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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
ELECTRIC POLE SAW
SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE
ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA
RY43160A
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
Your pole saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera-
tor safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2 Introduction / Introducción Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3-4 Instructions importantes concernant la sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad importantes Specific Safety Rules ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor WARNING: performance, possible injury, and will void your Read and understand all instructions. Failure warranty. to follow all instructions listed below may result Do not, under any circumstance, use any in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal attachment or accessory on this product which injury. was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cords immediately. Damaged cords increase undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage the risk of electric shock. resulting in loss of power and overheating. Make sure your extension cord is in good WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked condition. When using an extension cord, be SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, sure to use one heavy enough to carry the SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for current your product will draw. A wire gauge
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge Disconnect the plug from power source when sharp and clean for best performance and to not in use, before servicing, and when changing reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions accessories. for lubricating and changing accessories. Service on the product must be performed Inspect cord periodically and, if damaged, have by qualified repair personnel only. Service it repaired by an authori
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SYMBOLS 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. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and Read the Operator’s understand operator’s manual before using this Manual product. Always wear eye protection with side shields Wear Eye and Head mark
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, DANGER: will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING: could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, CAUTION: may result in minor or moderate injury. (
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ELECTRICAL It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord DOUBLE INSULATION in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric during use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual connect the plug end of the power cord into the recep- three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal tacle end of the extension cord. This method can also parts are isolated from the internal
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar Length ....................................................................................................................................... 8 in. Cutting Capacity.............................................................................................................................. 6 in. Chain Pitch ....................................................................................................................................3/8 in. Chain Type ...
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR POLE SAW QUICK-VIEW OIL INDICATOR See Figure 2. Semi-transparent bar lube reservoir that allows The safe use of this product requires an under- user to see when to add lubricant. standing of the information on the product and SCABBARD in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge The scabbard keeps the operator from coming in of the project you are attempting. Before use of contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not this product, familiarize yourself with all
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ASSEMBLY LOWER COLLAR BUTTON HANDLE POLE THREADED BASE THREADED INTERMEDIATE BUTTON BASE POLE CORD POWERHEAD UPPER POLE COLLAR Fig. 3 Lower the collar on the handle pole to the CONNECTING THE POLES threaded base on the intermediate pole and See Figure 3. rotate clockwise to secure. Before using the pole saw, a one-time assembly is Repeat this process to attach the intermediate required. When removed from the box, the three pole to the powerhead pole. poles are connected by an elec
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OPERATION ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT DANGER: See Figure 4 Use Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to other electric sources. If bar and chain jams perform over a wide temperature range with no on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH dilution required. THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME NOTE: Pole saw comes from the factory with ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. no bar and chain
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OPERATION CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY See Figure 5. LOCK-OUT BUTTON This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed. SWITCH TRIGGER Plug product into extension cord. NOTE: Failure to
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OPERATION PREPARATION FOR CUTTING COLLAR See Figures 7 - 8. 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 firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft. Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep Fig. 6 your left hand on the pole shaft and your right LOAD hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the SECOND CUT left of the chain line. Never
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OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 9 - 10. This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. 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 posi- tion the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depend- 60° MAXIMUM ing on the spec
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: FLATS When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Fig. 11 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, APPROX .050 in. Fig. 12 stop the motor, wait for all
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain DRIVECASE CHAIN tension frequently and tension as required. COVER BAR NOTICE: Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before BAR NUT Fig. 13 next use. CHAIN REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN SPROCKET TENSIONING PIN See Figures 13 - 16. WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury, stop the mo- tor and disconnect from power supply before DRIVECASE replacing the bar, chain, or performing any CO
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MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER See Figure 17. Use Premium Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. Remove the cap and carefully pour approxi- mately 2 oz. of bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir. Replace the cap and tighten securely. Check and refill the bar lube reservoir every time the pole saw is used. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise con- BAR
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MAINTENANCE HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS PARTS OF A CUTTER See Figures 19 - 22. CUTTING Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles TOP CORNER and to the same length, as fast cutting can be PLATE obtained only when all cutters are uniform. SIDE PLATE Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain DEPTH GAUGE RIVET HOLE does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the mid- point of the bar. Wear gloves for protection. HEEL Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. TOE Fig.
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MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRODUCT See Figure 23. Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. SCABBARD Always place the scabbard on the saw bar when transporting or storing the pole saw. The Fig. 23 scabbard is a snug fit and must be attached very carefully due to the sharp teeth on the NOTE: The saw chain is very sha
