KNOW YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Chain Transport
Guard
Guide Bar
Nose
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Bar Retaining
Nuts
Installing the
1.Remove the hanger or shipping cap from the top of the shaft housing.
2.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 3).
3.While firmly holding the
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 1).
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, NEVER install more than one extension boom to a power tool.
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Fig. 3
Hook
Oil Adjustment | Chain Guard |
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| Coupler |
Drive Shaft
Extension Boom
Oil Tank
Cap
Shipping Cap
Hanger | Tension Adjustment |
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| Screw | Oil Reservoir |
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING THE OIL RESERVOIR
DANGER: Failure to fill the oil reservoir will cause irreparable damage to the unit. Make sure the oil reservoir is always filled.
Follow the following steps to fill the oil reservoir:
1.Place the unit on a flat surface.
2.Remove the Oil Tank Cap.
3.Open the oil bottle provided with your unit.
4.Pour oil into the reservoir until filled.
NOTE: The oil reservoir may be filled to the lip of the fill opening without damaging the unit.
WARNING: Oil constantly flows from the oil reservoir to oil the chain. Check the oil level constantly so that the oil level does not drop below half full.
4.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.
5.Repeat steps
CAUTION:
The
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1.Start the unit.
2.Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3.Check that
4.If the
5.Recheck operation of
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Wear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed.
1.Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when operating the saw.
2.Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use a chain saw without a pole attachment.
3.Make sure the oil tank is full and oil is lubricating the chain prior to starting.
4.Grip pole saw/ trimmer
5.Keep finger off the trigger until ready to make cut.
6. Before starting the pole saw, make sure the chain is not touching anything.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the saw is running.
8. Do not force the chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
9. When cutting limbs or branches that are under tension,
use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back.
When wood tension is released, the limb could springFig. 4 back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.
10.When carrying pole saw from one place to another:
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| • keep guide bar and chain to the rear |
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11. | Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw. |
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| Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped |
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| toward you. This could also pull you off balance. |
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12. | Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always |
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| position yourself out of the path of falling debris (Fig. 4). |
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13. | Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support | Fig. 5 |
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14.Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a firm,
steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting, but do not try to force the saw through the wood.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER | |
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WARNING: Prior to operation, read and |
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understand the operator’s manual for unit to be |
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used with this |
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The Trimmer Plus |
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tools. The instruction manuals for the basic power tool and the |
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attachment contain the information necessary for operation of the |
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power tool combination. Therefore, aways read BOTH instruction |
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manuals before using the power tool for the first time. Keep the | Fig. 1 |
manuals in a safe place for future reference. |
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Release
Button
Guide Recess
WARNING: Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger than 4” (10 cm) in diameter.
15. | Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw |
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| and at a safe distance from work area. (Fig. 5). |
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16. | Do not use the pole saw near cable, electric power or |
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| telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 feet |
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| (15 m) from all power lines (Fig. 6). |
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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To make installing or removing the
Removing the
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing
1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 3).
2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add- on or extension boom out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Housing
Fig. 2
Lower Shaft
Housing
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only.
Start and operate your pole saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your powerhead manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury.
1.Place the pole saw on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area.
2.Maintain good balance and secure footing.
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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