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Personal protective equipment (see page 14)

Wear a helmet at all times when operating the machine. A

helmet, equipped with mesh visor, can help reduce the risk of

injury to the face and the head if kickback occurs.Wear ear

protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Good quality personal protective equipment, as used by

profes-sionals, will help reduce the risk of injury to the operator.

The following items should be used when operating the

machine:

Safety helmet

should comply with EN 397 and be CE marked

Hearing protection

should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE marked

Eye and face protection

should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for safety

glasses) or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)

Gloves

should comply with EN381-7 and be CE marked

Leg protection (chaps)

should comply with EN 381-5, be CE marked and provide

allround protection

Chain saw safety boots

should comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 and be marked with a

shield depicting a Chain saw to show compliance with EN

381-3. (Occasio-nal users may use steel toe-cap safety boots

with protective gaiters which conform to EN 381-9 if the ground

is even and there is little risk of tripping or catching on

undergrowth)

Chain saw jackets for upper body protection

should comply with EN 381-11 and be CE marked

SAFETY DEVICES

WARNING! Consequences of improper maintenance,

removal or modiﬁ cation of safety features like the chain

catcher, guide bar, low kick-back saw chain may cause the

safety features to not function correctly, thus increasing

the potential for serious injury.

Low kick-back saw chain

A low-kick-back saw chain helps to reduce the possibility of a

kickback event.The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter

can minimize the force of a kick-back reaction by preventing

the cutters from digging in too deeply. Only use replacement

guide bar and chain combinations recommended by the

manufacturer.As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of

the low kickback qualities and extra caution is required. For

your safety, replace saw chains when cutting performance

decreases.

Guide Bar

Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat

lower potential for kick-back. You should use a guide bar and

matching chain which is just long enough for the job. Longer

bars increase the risk of loss of control during sawing.

Regularly check the chain tension. When cutting smaller

branches (less than the full length of the guide bar) the chain is

more likely to be thrown oﬀ if the tension is not correct.

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES

FOR, LIMBING AND CROSS-CUTTING

Understanding the forces within the wood

When you understand the directional pressures and stresses

inside the wood you can reduce the “pinches” or at least expect

them during your cutting. Tension in the wood means the ﬁ bers

are being pulled apart and if you cut in this area, the “kerf” or

cut will tend to open as the saw goes through. If a log is being

supported on a saw horse and the end is hanging unsupported

over the end, tension is created on the upper surface due to the

weight of the overhanging log stretching the ﬁ bers. Likewise,

the underside of the log will be in compression and the ﬁ bers

are being pushed together. If a cut is made in this area, the kerf

will have the tendency to close up during the cut. This would

pinch the blade.

Pruning (see picture section)

WARNING!

If the limbs to be pruned are out of the reach of

the Pole saw, hire a professional to perform the pruning. Failure

to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a ﬁ rm grip.

Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is

distributed evenly on both feet.

• Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely danger-ous. Leave

this operation for professionals.

• During use, right hand holding power unit should not rise

above chest height. Holding power head higher is diﬃ cult to

control against kickback forces. When pruning trees it is

important not to make the ﬁ nishing cut next to the main limb

or trunk until you have cut oﬀ the limb further out to reduce

the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main

member.

• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your ﬁ rst cut.
• Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch oﬀ .

Now make your ﬁ nishing cut smoothly and neatly against the

main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

Pull Hook

Use the pull hook to grab the trimmed branches and pull them

from the tree canopy.

Limbing a tree

Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When

limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log oﬀ the

ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut. Branches under

tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid bindingthe

Pole saw.

Cutting springpoles

A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which

is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if

the wood holding it is cut or removed.

WARNING! Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the

operator, causing the operator to lose control of the Pole

saw. This could result in severe or fatal injury to the

operator. This should be done by trained users.

ADDITIONAL SAFET Y WARNINGS

Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the

machine. Check with your local authority for advice.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions

to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of

the operator.
Ensure before each use that all controls and safety devices

function correctly. Do not use the machine if the “oﬀ ” switch

does not stop the motor.
Do not wear loose ﬁ tting clothing, short trousers, or jewellery of

any kind.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in moving parts.
Beware of thrown, ﬂ ying, or falling objects. Keep all bystanders,

children, and animals at least 15 m away from the work area.
Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear

view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings

(shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to

what is going on in the work area.

ENGLISH

Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of

hearing injury and the potential for other persons to enter your

work area.
Keep ﬁ rm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance and can increase

the risk of kickback.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Inspect the Pole saw before each use. Check for correct

operation of all controls. Check for loose fasteners, make sure

all guards and handles are properly and securely attached.

Replace any damaged parts before use.
Do not modify the machine in any way or use parts and

accessories which are not recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! If the machine is dropped, suﬀ ers heavy impact

or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the

machine and inspect for damage or identify the cause of

the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or

replaced by an MILWAUKEE service station.

Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse

or by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors oﬀ er to retrieve old

batteries to protect our environment.Do not store the battery

pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18

battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme

load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery

acid wash it oﬀ immediately with soap and water. In case of eye

contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and

immediately seek medical attention.

RISK REDUCTION

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may

contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain

individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and

blanching o f the ﬁ ngers, usually apparent upon exposure to

cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet,

smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the

development of these symptoms. There are measures that can

be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the eﬀ ects of

vibration:
Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit

wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm.
After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood

circulation.
Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per

day.
Protective gloves available from professional chain saw

retailers are designed speciﬁ cally for chain saw use which give

protection, good grip and also reduce the eﬀ ect of handle

vibration. These gloves should comply with EN 381-7 and must

be CE marked.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,

immedia-tely discontinue use and see your doctor.

WARNING!

Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by

prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged

periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Stop the product, remove the battery, and allow it to cool before

storing or transporting.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the product

in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to

children. Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden

chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
Fit the guide bar cover before storing the attachment and

during transportation.

For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against

movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to

the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods

Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance

with local, national and international provisions and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without further

requirements.

• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties

is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport

preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by

appropriately trained persons and the process has to be

accompanied by corresponding experts.

When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and

insulated to prevent short circuit.

• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within

packaging.

• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice

RESIDUAL RISK

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still

impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors.

The following hazards may arise in use and the operator should

pay special attention to avoid the following:
• Injury caused by contact with the blades. Contact with the

blades can cause serious injury. Keep the blade away from

yourself and others. Cover it with the blade protector

whenever you are not cutting.

• Injury caused by vibration

Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working

time and exposure.

• Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury

Wear ear protection and limit exposure.

• Injury due to ﬂ ying debris

Wear eye protection, heavy long trousers, gloves and

substancial footwear at all times.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The cordless Pole saw is only intended for use outdoors.
The Pole saw is not suitable felling trees!
For safety reasons, the Pole saw must be adequately

controlled by using two-handed operation at all times.
The Pole saw is designed for cutting branches, trunks, logs,

and beams of a diameter determined by the cutting length of

the guide bar. It is only designed to cut wood.
Do not use the Pole saw for any purpose not listed in the

speciﬁ ed conditions of use. It is not to be used for professional

tree services. The Pole saw is not to be used by children or by

persons not wearing adequate personal protective equipment

and clothing.

WARNING! When using the Pole saw, the safety rules must

be followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders,

you must read and fully understand these instructions

before operating the Pole saw. You should attend a

profes-sionally organized safety course in the use,