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INSTALLING/REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN

 

• 

Remove the battery pack from the pole saw

 

• 

Loosen the lock knob (Fig.1 

①) 

by turning                 

counter

-

clockwise. 

 

• 

Remove the chain cover (Fig.1 

①) . 

 

• 

Position the bar with the longitudinal hole on the thread-
ed bolt (Fig.1 

①).

 

NOTE

: Ensure that the chain tensioning plate points forward 

(Fig. 3 

① ).

 

NOTE

: Check for correct seating of the guide screw on the 

rear side of the bar in the guiding groove (Fig. 2 

① ). 

 

• 

Push the bar as close as possible to the sprocket.

 

• 

Place the chain around the bar and the drive sprocket 
(Fig. 1 

①).

 

NOTE

:

 Ensure that the chain moves in the correct direction 

(Fig. 2 

).

 

• 

Check the position of the bar and chain on the tool (Fig. 
3).

 

• 

Position the cover  (Fig. 4 

① ) 

and tighten it with the    

locking knob (Fig. 4 

① ).

 

 

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LPS40820

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1

 

Fig. 1

 

Fig. 2

 

Fig. 3

 

Fig. 4

 

TENSION THE CHAIN

 

WARNING

: Always remove the battery pack from the  

product when you are assembling parts, making            
adjustments, cleaning, or when the product is not in use. 
Wear safety gloves before any work on the chain.

 

NOTE

: The cutting chain must not sag, however, it should 

be possible to pull it about 1/8 in. (3mm) away from the bar 
(Fig. 6).

 

• 

Screw the lock knob (Fig. 5 

①) 

out far enough to allow 

rotation of the chain tensioner (Fig. 5 

①).

 

• 

Turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain 
or counterclockwise to slacken it.

 

• 

Manually rotate the chain to check for fault

-

free      

running.

 

• 

Tighten the lock knob again(Fig.5 

①).

 

NOTE

: During breaking

-

in of a new chain, it should be        

re

-

tensioned after no more than five cuts.

 

NOTE

: Do not over

-

tension the chain as this will lead to 

excessive wear and will reduce the life of the bar and 

chain. Overtensioning also reduces the amount of cuts you 

will get per battery charge.

 

Fig. 5

 

Fig. 6

 

Summary of Contents for LPS40820-1

Page 1: ...of injury the user must read and understand the owner s manual before using this product Thank you for your purchase DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OPERATING ASSEMBLY PART SERVICE QUESTIONS G...

Page 2: ...or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust...

Page 3: ...e Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don t use pole saw in rai...

Page 4: ...hat is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced Call our customer service help line at 1 800 633 1501 for assistance Always wear ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users shou...

Page 5: ...ssories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packi...

Page 6: ...ct until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Call 1 800 633 1501 for assistance WARNING Failure to lock telescopic pole clamp as directed could...

Page 7: ...Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 TENSION THE CHAIN WARNING Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning or when the product is not in use Wear safet...

Page 8: ...rreach Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush saplings or limbs under tension because slender and tense material may catch the saw and be whipped toward you pull you off balance or spring b...

Page 9: ...dder this is extremely dangerous Leave this operation for professionals Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking To prevent electrocution do not operate within 50 ft of overhead electrical lines...

Page 10: ...tters in one direction Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction Occasionally remove filing from the file with a wire brush WARNING Improper chain sharpenin...

Page 11: ...n a discharged condition WINTER STORAGE Fully recharge before storage and then again every 90 days Since the battery will not develop a memory it does not have to be fully discharged before recharging...

Page 12: ...1 800 618 7474 between 8 00 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time or get assistance on AMERICANLAWNMOWER COM CALL US FIRST Chain tension too tight Check guide bar and chain for damage Motor runs but cha...

Page 13: ...2 LCS20 BCK 1 Bar tensioner kit 1 3 LPS20 OTC 1 Oil cap assembly kit 1 4 BL82120 1 20V Battery 1 5 CHL82000 1 20V Charger 1 6 LCS20 BCK 1 10 8 Bar Assembly Kit 1 For parts or service please call 1 800...

Page 14: ...abuse of the battery This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold heat rain excessive humidity or other environmental extremes This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior f...

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