*Stop the motor and remove the battery before setting the chain tension. Make sure the guide bar nut is loose to
finger tight, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain.
Note:
A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is
snug, but is can be turned by hand without binding.
*Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove.
*During normal operation, the temperature of the chain will increase.
Note:
New chains tend to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as required. Chain tensioned while
warm, may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use.
Fig. 7
10. Hexagonal Head Screw 11. Guide-bar Cover
Fig. 8
*Disconnect the pole chain saw from the power supply, the main trimmer tool.
*Push the poles towards each other to lengthen the pole or pull away from each other to shorten the pole.
*Rotate the collar clockwise to make poles tight.
Note:
Extend the pole only to the length required to reach the limb being cut. Do not extend the handle above
waist height.
*When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar clockwise to secure.
Note:
Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the pole chain saw to keep proper balance. Do not attempt to use the
pole chain saw at a length which does not allow you to achieve proper footing and balance at all times.
Fig. 9
Note:
Pole chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. The level should also be checked
after every 15 minutes of use and refilled as needed.
*Remove the oil cap.
*Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
*Wipe off excess oil.
*Check and fill the oil tank when oil line is low.
*Repeat as needed.
Fig. 10-11
This unit designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 15 cm in diameter. For best result, observe the
following precautions.
*Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branches will fall.
*Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branches being cut.
*The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60
°
or less, depending on the specific
situation, as shown in Figure 13 and 14. As the angle of the pole chain saw shaft to ground increase, the difficulty
of making the first cut (from the underside of limb) increases.
*Remove long branches in several stages.
*Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more room to fall.
*Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain a secure footing and balance.
*Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting.
*Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
*Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the
weight. Follow proper cutting procedure will prevent stripping the bark from the main member.
*Do not use the pole chain saw for felling or bucking.
*To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical lines.
