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Pick up the power tool in both hands.
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Switch the pole saw on before starting the cut.
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Apply a uniform pressure to the unit, however
not excessive force.
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If possible, place the unit's tree claw on the
branch which is to be sawn.
After use
Risk of injury:
Always switch the motor off before you
put the power tool down! When the On/Off switch is
released, the saw chain continue running briefly.
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Stop the engine.
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Wait until all rotating parts have come to a
standstill.
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Remove the battery.
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Place sheath on cutting mechanism.
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Leave power tool to cool down.
Basic working technique
Risk of injury:
Operate the saw at a maximum angle of
60 degrees. Never cut a branch directly about the head!
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Start at the bottom of the trunk and work upwards.
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For an accurate cut thick branches should be sawn
in 2 steps:
– Saw upwards into the branch 1/3 of the
branch diameter (1.).
– A little further up the branch saw through the
branch from top to bottom (2.)
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Saw longer branches piece by piece.
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When limbing trunks lying flat on the ground, first
always saw off the branches pointing upwards. Do
not cut through supporting branches until the trunk
has been sawn into lengths.
Risk of injury:
Branches which are supported or under
tension may wedge the saw chain in the wood!
Maintenance and care
WARNING:
Before performing any work on the garden
tool, remove the battery. Risk of injury by the sharp
cutters! Wear protective gloves.
In the interest of your own safety:
Perform only the
maintenance work described here yourself. All other
work, in particular motor maintenance and repairs, must
be performed by a trained specialist. Improper work may
damage the power tool and also result in injuries. Have
power tool inspected once a year at a service center.
Overview of cleaning and maintenance
After using the power tool
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Clean the unit. Regularly, depending on the
application conditions.
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Tension the saw chain.
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Clean oil guide groove in the saw rail.
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Regrind saw chain.
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Check saw chain oil level, top up if required.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Do not use water or liquid detergents.
CAUTION!
Clean the unit after every use. Failure to
clean the unit can damage the materials and cause
malfunctions.
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Clean the unit with a damp cloth and a soft brush.
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Remove the chain cover, and then use a soft brush
to remove debris from the saw rail, saw chain,
chain wheel and chain cover.
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Keep the ventilation slits clean and dust-free.
Servicing
Tensioning the saw chain
The saw chain must not sag, but it should be possible to
pull it 2-3 millimeters off the saw rail in the middle of the
saw rail.
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Unscrew the handwheel anti-clockwise until the
saw rail can be moved by hand (1).
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Turn the chain tensioning wheel on
counterclockwise to tension the chain (2).
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Turn the saw chain by hand to check that it runs
perfectly. It must slide freely in the rail.
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Tighten the handwheel to attach the rail and the
cover (3).
Cleaning oil guide groove in the saw rail
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Remove saw rail.
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Remove dirt from the oil guide groove using a
suitable tool. Use a plastic spatula, not a steel tool!
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Re-attach saw rail.
Regrinding saw chain
Special tools are required to sharpen the saw chain and
guarantee that the blades of the chain are sharpened at
the correct angle and to the correct depth. We
recommend having the saw chain reground by specialist
