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Operator’s Manual
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Electric Pole Saw
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Warranty Statement Page 1 General Cutting Instructions Pages 15 - 17 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- SYMBOL MEANING tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their Rules For Safe Operation Pages 2 - 6 Maintenance Instructions Pages 18 - 19 explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- Failure to obey a safety Important Safety Instructions Pages 7 - 9 Parts List Page 20 standing. The safety warnings do not by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Warranty Statement Page 1 General Cutting Instructions Pages 15 - 17 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- SYMBOL MEANING tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their Rules For Safe Operation Pages 2 - 6 Maintenance Instructions Pages 18 - 19 explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- Failure to obey a safety Important Safety Instructions Pages 7 - 9 Parts List Page 20 standing. The safety warnings do not by
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. sure that the saw’s chain stops moving when the throttle KICKBACK may occur Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintena
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. sure that the saw’s chain stops moving when the throttle KICKBACK may occur Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintena
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1 KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK SPECIFICS Beware of: 3 3 Kickback can lead to 13 WARNING: Pinch Kickback (The push and pull reactions) dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious 2 11 4 or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- one standing close by. Always be alert. 7 Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the 5 14 leading cause of most accidents. 8 A 15 Beware of:
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1 KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK SPECIFICS Beware of: 3 3 Kickback can lead to 13 WARNING: Pinch Kickback (The push and pull reactions) dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious 2 11 4 or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- one standing close by. Always be alert. 7 Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the 5 14 leading cause of most accidents. 8 A 15 Beware of:
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A. GRIP SAW FIRMLY: Hold the chain saw firmly with 31.EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use both hands when the motor is running. Keep a the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the switches. Take your saw to a MTD Authorized Service 12.USE SAFETY GEAR: Use safety glasses, saf
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A. GRIP SAW FIRMLY: Hold the chain saw firmly with 31.EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use both hands when the motor is running. Keep a the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the switches. Take your saw to a MTD Authorized Service 12.USE SAFETY GEAR: Use safety glasses, saf
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POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS 1. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times. INTRODUCTION 2. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when oper- ating saw. This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and 3. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use the Guide Bar Bolts should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected Boulons
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POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS 1. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times. INTRODUCTION 2. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when oper- ating saw. This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and 3. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use the Guide Bar Bolts should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected Boulons
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper 1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord mesh with sprocket. Do not move chain with bare to power supply. hands. 2. Use both hands to grip pole saw. Use only designated grip areas when operating pole saw (See
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper 1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord mesh with sprocket. Do not move chain with bare to power supply. hands. 2. Use both hands to grip pole saw. Use only designated grip areas when operating pole saw (See
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress the LOCK/OFF but- CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION CUTTING WITH ONLY THE CHAIN SAW. A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. CAUTION: ton (C) on the side of the rear handle, and at the same 1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. Always check oil level before using saw. To oil chain, press time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw, release the 2. Make sure oil reservoir is
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress the LOCK/OFF but- CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION CUTTING WITH ONLY THE CHAIN SAW. A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. CAUTION: ton (C) on the side of the rear handle, and at the same 1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. Always check oil level before using saw. To oil chain, press time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw, release the 2. Make sure oil reservoir is
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GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) FELLING GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up TREES: Avoid kickback. Kickback to 6-7” (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, can result in severe injury WARNING: or death. See Kickback, cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine notching (
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GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) FELLING GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up TREES: Avoid kickback. Kickback to 6-7” (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, can result in severe injury WARNING: or death. See Kickback, cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine notching (
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GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LIMBING GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE To Clean Guide Bar Rails: Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches 1. Remove sprocket cover, bar and chain . Ensure that the from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs(A)until 2. Using a screwdriver, putty knife, wire brush or other sim- WARNING: power cord is discon- after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Figure 21). nected before per- ilar
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GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LIMBING GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE To Clean Guide Bar Rails: Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches 1. Remove sprocket cover, bar and chain . Ensure that the from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs(A)until 2. Using a screwdriver, putty knife, wire brush or other sim- WARNING: power cord is discon- after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Figure 21). nected before per- ilar
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Never remove, modify WARNING: or make inoperative WARNING any safety device furnished with your unit. SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE The Hand Guard and low-kickback saw In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, chain are major safety features provided for your protection. instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a mean
