Snapper XD 1696864 User manual

Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-317-7833
www.snapper.com
82V BRUSHLESS POLE SAW
1696864 (SXD82ZPS)
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CONTENTS
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Product Specications.........................................................................................................2
Safety Information................................................................................................................3
Symbols................................................................................................................................5
Features and Controls.........................................................................................................7
Assembly .............................................................................................................................8
Operation.............................................................................................................................11
Battery & Charger...............................................................................................................14
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................16
Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal...........................................................................20
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................21
Warranty.............................................................................................................................22
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
82V CORDLESS POLE SAW
Type...............................................................................................................................................Cordless, battery-powered
Motor.................................................................................................................................................................82V Brushless
Bar length............................................................................................................................................................10” (254 mm)
Chain pitch......................................................................................................................................................3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
Chain gauge................................................................................................................................................0.05 in. (1.27 mm)
Chain type.................................................................................................................................................................91PJ040X
Guide bar type.....................................................................................................................................................100SDEA318
Chain oil tank capacity.. ................................................................................................................................................180 ml
Weight(Without battery) ....................................................................................................................................................6 kg
Disclaimer: * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 82 volts. Nominal voltage is 72.
Cold Weather Operation: Lithium Ion batteries can be safely used from temperatures ranging from 1 degree to 113
degrees Fahrenheit. NOTE: Do not store or charge battery outside. Battery must be charged and stored indoors prior to
use of the pole saw.
Battery may not properly start if its temperatures is 1 degree Fahrenheit or lower. If unit does not start remove battery from
pole saw. Place battery on charger and allow to charge for 10 minutes to allow battery to warm. Remove from charger and
install in pole saw for use.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance. (For grass shears and
similar appliances only.)
• Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
• Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place
– out of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
POLE SAW SAFETY RULES
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades
are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is
turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or storing the pole saw, always t the
saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole saw will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
A saw chain contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed metal parts of the pole saw ²live² and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by
the saw chain.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of
being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may
cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both hands to avoid loss of control.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
• Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in
use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
• For use only with Briggs & Stratton batteries BSB2AH82 (2 amp-hour) or BSB4AH82 (4 amp-hour) or BSB5AH82 (5
amp-hour) and Briggs & Stratton charger BSRC82 or BSSC82.
CAUTION
When using an cordless pole saw, basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
and injury to persons.
WARNING(PROPOSITION65)
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this pole saw. Children who are 14 years of age and older must
read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a
parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the pole saw off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view
of a child who may run into the wrong area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
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SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury,user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Gloves and Safety Footwear Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves and non-slip
safety footwear when handling the pole saw and the blade.
Risk of Electrocution DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep all bystanders at least
50'(15m) away.
Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment.
Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact
Extension Pole for machine Not using more than one extension for the pole saw.
SYMBOLS
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualied service technician. For service
we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING
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To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly and
understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this
product. Call the Toll-free Helpline ( 1-800-317-7833) for assistance.
WARNING
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
or a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
1Rear Housing 6On/Off Button
2Variable Speed Trigger 7Safety Lock Button
3Auxiliary Handle 8Side Cover Lock Nut
4Coupler 9Oil Tank
5High/Low Speed Button 10 Shoulder Strap
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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UNPACKING
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-317-7833 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
• Pole Saw
• Shoulder Strap
• Owner's Manual
Part Name Figure Qty
Polesaw
1
Auxiliary handle
1
Shoulder strap
1
Operator's manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREEHELPLINE: 1-800-317-7833
www.snapper.com
82V BRUSHLESS POLE SAW
1687916 (SXDPS82K) 1
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not insert battery until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
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ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE See gure 1
1. Loosen the four screws (1) in the handle with a philips screwdriver (not included) and remove the screws from the
handle.
2. Attach the auxiliary handle (2) and lower clamp (3) on the shaft.
3. Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operating position.
4. Tighten the four screws so that the handle cannot be rotated on the shaft.
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3
INSTALLING THE UPPER SHAFT TO THE LOWER SHAFT See gure 2
WARNING
Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while pole saw is running. Failure to stop the motor can cause serious
personal injury.
The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.
1. Set the unit on a at, level surface.
2. Loosen the knob (1) on the coupler (5).
3. Push in the release button (2) located on the lower shaft (3). Align the release button with the positioning hole (4) and
slide the two shafts together. Rotate the lower shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole.
4. Tighten the knob securely.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate
from side to side until the button is locked into place.
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
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ASSEMBLY
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LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
ATTACHING THE HARNESS See gure 3
1.Put on the shoulder strap (1).
2.Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.
ATTACHING MACHINE TO SHOULDER STRAP See gure 4
1.Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
DETACHING MACHINE FROM SHOULDER STRAP See gure 5
1.Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of the carabiner.
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Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
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OPERATION
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Figure 6
BATTERY
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to
inict serious injury.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK See gure 6
• Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See gure 6
• Depress the battery release button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
Battery release button
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce the risk of electric shock or re: 1. Replace the battery or
the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged. 2. Read, understand, and follow the instructions
contained in the charger manual.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE POLE SAW See gure 7
To start:
• Press the on/off button.
• Depress the lock-out button and squeeze the switch trigger.
• Press high speed button to increase speed depending upon grass condition. Two LED's will illuminate above the high
speed button indicating that the pole saw is in the high speed setting.
To stop:
• Release the switch trigger.
• Press the on/off button again to turn the unit off.
Note: The unit will power itself down after being idle for 1 minute.
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OPERATION
Figure 7
Hight/Low speed button
On/Off button
Switch trigger
Lock-out button
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF POLE SAW HEAD See gure 8
1.Pull the angle adjustment handle (1) down. The angle adjustment lock shaft (2) will down at the same time.
2.Rotate the power output head (3) clockwise to adjust the cutting angle.
3.The angle can be adjusted between 0 and 90 degrees.
4.When the angle is well adjusted, release the angle adjustment handle (1).
5.The angle adjustment lock shaft directly insert into the angle adjustment positioning hole (4).
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to rmly grip the rear handle while
your left hand has a rm grip on the pole shaft.
• Hold unit rmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the pole shaft and your right hand on the rear handle, so
your body is to the left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed (cross- handed) grip, or any stance that places your body
or arm across the chain line.
• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
• Be certain the collars are fully tightened before operating equipment; check them periodically for tightness during use to
avoid serious injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE See gure 9
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion.
• Make a shallow rst cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk.
• Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the rst cut. Continue the cut through the limb until the
limb separates from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls.
• Make a nal cut close to trunk.
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Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2 Figure 8.3
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OPERATION
NOTE: For second and nal cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help
steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light down-ward pressure. If you force the cut,
damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
• Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and
chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
• Stop the motor and remove the battery from the polesaw.
• If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while holding the saw. This should release the “pinch” and free the saw.
• If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
Second Cut
LOAD
Final Cut
First Cut
1/4 Diameter
LIMBING AND PRUNING See gure 10
• This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. (15.2 cm) in diameter. For best results, observe the
following precautions:
• Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.
• Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut.
• The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depending on the specic situation. As
the angle of the polesaw shaft to ground increases the difculty of making the rst cut (from underside of limb) increases.
• Remove long branches in several stages.
• Cut lower branches rst to allow the top branches more room to fall.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a rm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite of the branch you are cutting.
• Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
• Do not make the ush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight.
• Following proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping the bark from the main member.
• Do not use the polesaw for felling or bucking.
• To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. (15 m) of overhead electrical lines.
• Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
(15 m)
Figure 9
Figure 10
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CHARGING PROCEDURE
NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before rst use to ensure that maximum
run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
Low voltage charging:
If the battery has been stored with little to no charge for a long period of time, the charger will go into recovery mode, which
will take 20 hrs to fully charge the battery. This will enhance the life of the battery. Once it is fully charged, the next charge
will return to standard charging.
1. Plug the charger into an AC power outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
This is a diagnostic charger. The Charger LED Lights will illuminate in specic order to communicate the current battery
status. They are as follows:
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
Solid Green Fully Charged
Blinking Green Charging
Solid Red Over Temperature
Blinking Red Charging Fault
Charging Over
Temperature Charging
Fault
Fully
Charged
False defect note:
When the battery is inserted into the charger and the status LED blinks RED, remove the battery from the charger for
1 minute, then reinsert. If the status LED blinks GREEN, then the battery is properly charging. If the status LED is still
blinking RED, remove the battery and unplug the charger for 1 minute. After 1 minute, plug in the charger and reinsert the
battery. If the status LED blinks GREEN, then the battery is properly charging. If the status LED is still blinking RED, the
battery is defective and needs to be replaced.
BATTERY & CHARGER
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CHARGER MOUNTING
1. This charger can be installed hanging on a wall using two #8 screws (not included).
2. Locate the placement for the charger to be wall mounted.
3. If fastening to wood studs use 2 wood screws (not included).
4. Drill two holes on center 4.5 in. apart ensuring that they are vertically aligned.
5. If fastening to drywall use wall anchors (not included) and screws to secure the charger to the wall.
6. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or oor mount position.
NOTE: If the battery and the charger won’t be used for a long time, remove the battery from the charger and pull out the AC
power plug.
BATTERY & CHARGER
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the battery.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION See gure 11
Always switch off the machine and remove the battery before checking or adjusting chain tension. Wear protective gloves
while handling the chain, bar or areas around the chain.
1.Untighten the side cover lock nuts (1) slightly by turning them counterclockwise. You do not need to remove the side
cover (2) in order to adjust the chain tension.
2.Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain adjustment screw
1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist.
3.Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock nuts by turning them with the wrench.
4.The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be
turned by hand without binding.
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned
warm chain will hang approximately 1/16 in. (1,58 mm) out of the bar groove.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the chain tension frequently and tension as required.
1/16 in. (1,58 mm)
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BAR AND CHAIN REPLACEMENT See gure 12
The user should know how to assemble the guide bar and chain. Check the chain tensioning and add oil as described in this
manual before each operation.
1.Remove the battery from the unit. Wear protective gloves.
2.Unscrew the side cover lock nuts.
3.Remove the side cover.
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Figure 11.1 Figure 11.2 Figure 11.3
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MAINTENANCE
4.The chain should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.
5.Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket and make sure it is correctly mounted.
Make sure the bar hole ts well with bolt for chain tension.
Cutters Chain Rotation
Drive Links
Cutters
Bar
Groove
Chain Drive Links
6.Replace the side cover, turn the chain tension adjustment screw clockwise until the chain is properly tensioned. The
guide bar must then be pushed upwards and check chain tension again. Do not tension the chain too tight.
7. After the chain is well-tensioned, tighten the nut again.
8.Once the chain is well tensioned, tighten the side cover lock nuts. Start with a new chain, allowing it to run-in for 2-3
minutes.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock nuts slightly and turn the chain adjustment
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock nuts. Ensure that the
chain will rotate without binding.
Chain tensioner
adjustment
screw
Figure 12.1 Figure 12.2
Figure 12.3 Figure 12.4 Figure 12.5
Figure 12.6 Figure 12.7
Side cover
Side cover
lock nuts
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MAINTENANCE
CHAIN OILER See gure 13
• Use a lubricant that is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range
with no dilution required.
• Remove the cap (1) and carefully pour bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir (2).
• Replace the cap (1) and tighten securely.
• Check and rell the bar lube reservoir (2) every time the polesaw is used.
NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the bar cover knob slightly and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the bar up and retighten bar cover knob.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain.
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CHAIN MAINTENANCE See gure 14
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be maintained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain
requires sharpening:
• Wood chips are small and powdery.
• Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting.
• Chain cuts to one side.
During maintenance of the chain, consider the following:
• Improper ling angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback.
• Depth gauge (or raker clearance) setting determines the height the cutter enters the wood and the size of the wood chip
that is removed. Too much clearance increases the potential for kickback. Too little clearance decreases the size of the
wood chip thus decreasing the chain’s cutting ability.
• If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails or stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have
service dealer sharpen chain.
Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance
1/32" (0.79 mm)
Figure 13
Figure 14
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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See gure 15
Be careful to le all cutters to the specied angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all
cutters are uniform.
• Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not wobble. Do all of your ling at the midpoint of the bar. Wear
gloves for protection.
• Use a round le and holder.
• Keep the le level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. Lift le away from the steel on each return
stroke.
• Put a few rm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and le the
right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove lings from the le with a wire brush.
Toe
Cutting Corner
Left Hand
Cutters
Right Hand
Cutters
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
WARNING
Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting which may result in severe motor damage.
CAUTION
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious
injury.
Figure 15
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The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
WARNING
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment. Before
disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency for information and
specic instructions. Take the battery to a local recycling and/or disposal centre that is certied for disposal. If the battery pack
cracks or breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of it and replace it with a new battery
pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and the risk of re, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to
the environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the components of the battery pack.
• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the solution in the eyes or on the
skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate batteries.
• DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landll or municipal solid waste stream.
• Dispose of batteries at a certied recycling or disposal center.
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
Not for Reproduction