Pole Saw Names and Terms
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The toothed part that
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drives the saw chain.
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Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and
guides the saw chain.
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Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted over guide bar to
prevent tooth contact when saw is not in use.
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Kickback - The backward or upward motion, or both
of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the
nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object
such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut.
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Reduced Kickback Chain - A chain that complies
with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1–2012. (when tested on a representative sample of
chain saws.
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Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has
been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
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Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with
kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012.
when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet
the ANSI performance requirements when used with
other saws.
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Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that
cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is
supported by the guide bar.
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Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed tooth or teeth for
use when pruning to pivot the saw and maintain position
while sawing.
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switch - A device that when operated will complete or
interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the
chain saw.
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Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents
the unintentional operation of the switch until
manually actuated.
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Trimming (Pruning) - Process of cutting limbs from
a tree.
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Undercut - An upward cut from underside of a log or
limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and
cutting with top of guide bar.
Storage
1 . Store indoors. The best storage place is one that is cool
and dry away from direct sunlight, excess heat or cold and
out of the reach of children.
2 . Always reduce the tension off the chain again after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down.
If tension is not reduced, it can damage the saw.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per
minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, and cautionary markings for the
battery pack, charger and product. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery
pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
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NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO
NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack may
rupture causing serious personal injury.Consult
the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
batteries and chargers.
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Charge the battery packs only in CRAFTSMAN chargers.
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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
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Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in
a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with
English
n ......................... rated speed
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... avoid staring at
light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
IPXX .................... IP symbol
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