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CHAIN
LUBRICANT
Fig. 4
CAP
QUICK VIEW
OIL INDICATOR
OPERATION
Fig. 5
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SWITCH
TRIGGER
24 V
BATTERY
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
Insert the battery pack into the product as
shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latch (or latches) on the battery
pack snap in place and the battery pack is fully
seated and secure in the power head battery
port before beginning operation. Failure to
securely seat the battery pack could cause
the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious
personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
Depress the latch (or latches) on the battery
pack.
Remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack and keep hands clear of the
lock-out button when carrying or transporting
the tool.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 5 and 7.
To start the motor:
Hold the pole saw as shown and ensure that you
are well away from anything that may contact
the blade.
Press and hold the trigger lock-out.
Depress the switch trigger.
To stop the motor:
Release the trigger to stop the pole saw. Upon
release of the trigger, the trigger lock will auto-
matically reset to the locked position.
40 V
BATTERY
LATCHES
LATCH