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NOTE:
Your 10" pole saw is equipped with an automatic oil pump for bar and
chain oiling. You must add bar and chain oil or your 10" pole saw will not
function.
Starting, stopping, and restarting an electric motor repeatedly within a few
seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the motor. To protect
the life of your 10" pole saw, always wait at least five seconds after stopping
before restarting the saw.
A good, firm grip on the tool using both hands will help you maintain control.
When using the 10" pole saw, place one hand on the front handle grip and the
other hand on the rear handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the pole
and handle. A firm grip combined with proper positioning of the handle against
your body will help you maintain control of the saw. Do not let go of the 10"
pole saw while it is in operation.
NOTE:
It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent
seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit for a long
period of time (3 months or longer), be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this
will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and
pinches the chainsaw in the cut (Fig. 8). Contact at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain
for an instant. The result is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which kicks the
guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the chainsaw is pinched along
the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the
operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control, which can
throw the operator off balance and result in serious injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a user, you should
take several precautions to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.