Operation
Before Using the Pole Saw
Before using the pole saw, do the following:
•
Check the chain tension; refer to
Chain Tension (page
•
Clean the pole saw components, inspect them for
excessive wear or damage, and replace them as
needed; refer to
Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain,
and Drive Sprocket (page
•
Check the chain for sharpness and damage, and
sharpen or replace as needed; refer to
the Chain (page
20).
•
Check the oil level; refer to
and Adding Bar and Chain Oil (page
•
Check the pole saw for damage, general
appearance, and performance; ensure that the
switches move freely, the vents and handles are
clean, and the bar is not bent or damaged.
Starting the Pole Saw
1.
Ensure that the vents on the pole saw are free
from dust and debris
1. Vents
2.
Set the pole saw down on a level surface.
3.
Align the cavity in the battery pack with the
tongue on the handle housing
Adjusting the
17).
19).
Sharpening
Checking the Oil Level
16).
(Figure
9).
Figure 9
(Figure
10).
4.
Push the battery pack into the handle until the
battery pack locks into place.
5.
Remove the guide bar cover from the chain.
6.
Press the trigger lock, then press the trigger to
start the pole saw.
Shutting Off the Pole Saw
To shut off the pole saw, release the trigger.
Whenever you are not using the saw or are
transporting the saw to or from the work area remove
the battery pack; refer to
(page
15).
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Figure 10
Removing the Battery Pack
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