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Item 62896

        

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 Assembly  Diagram

Summary of Contents for 62896

Page 1: ...nce When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2015 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may ...

Page 2: ...ion cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating 2 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit s or outlet s to be used for the gardening appliance Receptacles are avail...

Page 3: ...caught in moving parts Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 2 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles hard hat and heavy duty rubber work gloves Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty 3 Avoid Unintentional Starting Do not carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when pluggi...

Page 4: ...uring use Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing the risk of vibration related injury 3 Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user 4 Use appliances with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes 5 Include vibration free periods each day of work 6 Grip appliance as lightly as possible while still keeping safe control...

Page 5: ...ole Saw handles with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken Do not let go of the garden power tool b Do not overreach This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the garden power tool in unexpected situations c Only use replacement bars ...

Page 6: ...installed with correct direction of rotation 5 Use the Hex Wrench to turn the chain tension screw counterclockwise The Tension Pin 51 is moved toward the left See Figure 3 right 6 Mount Saw Chain assembly over the Sprocket 57 and align the slot in the Chain Cover with the Guide Rail 62 Push the Chain Cover to the left towards the Sprocket Note Make sure the tension pin is inserted into the lower h...

Page 7: ...one hand to lift the chain against the weight of the machine See Figure 7 left WARNING Tensioning saw chain too tightly will overload the motor and cause damage Insufficient tension can cause chain to derail Note The chain life depends mainly upon sufficient lubrication and correct tensioning Lubricating pole Saw Note The Pole Saw is not filled with oil Fill with oil before using The Pole Saw is e...

Page 8: ...way from it This will keep the power cord away from the Pole Saw and avoid it being accidentally cut 2 Keep the power cord over your shoulder for added safety 3 For tension relief of the power cord loop the cord and bring this through the opening at the handle and insert it into the Cable Hook See Figure 10 right Adjusting Cutting Length WARNING Always release the Trigger and unplug the Pole Saw b...

Page 9: ...nd 3 Hold the Pole Saw at a max angle of 60 from the horizontal level See Figure 13 right WARNING Do not stand directly under the limb you are sawing Objects may fall different than expected Position yourself well out of the path of falling limbs Keep bystanders away from cutting end of garden power tool and a safe distance from the work area 4 Maintain a minimum distance of thirty feet to bystand...

Page 10: ...intend to cut off the branch The cut should go one third to halfway through the branch See Cut 1 on Figure 15 right b Cut into the branch from the top making sure it s outside from where the branch is to be sawn See Cut 2 on Figure 15 right c To keep stump and branch from splintering do a stub undercut below branch See Cut 3 on Figure 15 right d Cut off the stump with one clean cut from top to bot...

Page 11: ...NG Do not use Pole Saw if guards are damaged Make sure that all repairs are handled by a qualified service technician 5 Clean Pole Saw with a brush or cloth WARNING Do not clean the Pole Saw while it is running 6 Do not use any solvents or water to remove dirt 7 Ensure that all hardware screws nuts etc is tight at all times so that you can safely work with the Pole Saw 8 WARNING If the supply cord...

Page 12: ...et tip See Figure 16 right 4 Make sure to switch Pole Saw off and rotate the saw chain by hand Repeat the lubrication procedure until the entire sprocket tip has been greased 5 Check drive sprocket If it is worn out or damaged have it replaced by a qualified service technician Cleaning Guide Bar Rails 1 Remove side cover guide bar and saw chain 2 After every ten regular uses take a screwdriver or ...

Page 13: ...gauges are also trimmed make sure the original profile be restored Use a depth gauge measuring instrument to check the height of the depth gauge Troubleshooting problem possible causes Likely Solutions Pole Saw does not start 1 Power supply interrupted 2 Power cord or plug is damaged 3 Other electrical defect to Pole Saw 1 Check the power supply 2 Have a certified electrician check power cord and p...

Page 14: ... 46 Output Shaft 1 47 Bearing 6900 1 48 ST Screw 4 12 4 49 Right Housing Inlay 1 49 1 Machine Screw 4 8 1 49 2 Washer 1 49 3 Self Locking Nut M8 1 49 4 Rt Hsg Inlay Gasket 1 49 5 Right Housing Inlay 1 49 6 Oil Output Gasket 1 50 Stretching Screw 1 51 Tension Pin 1 52 Sponge Washer 1 53 Rubber Pad 2 54 Sponge Washer 3 55 Right Housing 1 56 ST Screw 4 14 8 57 Sprocket 1 58 Retaining Ring 1 59 ST Scr...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 62896 SAFETy OpERATION MAINTENANcE ASSEMbLy Assembly Diagram ...

Page 16: ... the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and...

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