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Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
Springpoles
WARNING
Springpoles are dangerous and
could strike the operator, causing
Springpole
the operator to lose control of the pole saw. This
could result in severe or fatal injury to the op-
erator.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a
and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
• Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep
• Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut
limbs from the work area often to help keep the work
area clean and safe.
• Branches under tension should be cut from the bot-
tom up to avoid binding the tool.
• Keep the tree between you and the saw while limb-
ing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch
you are cutting.
Problem
Cause
Solution
A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or
sapling which is bent under tension by other wood
so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut
or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has
a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log
from the stump. Watch out for springpoles, they are
dangerous.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Bar and
chain
running
hot and
smoking.
Check chain ten-
sion for over tight
condition.
Chain oil reservoir
is empty.
Correct chain
tension.
Fill oil reservoir.
Motor
runs, but
chain
is not
rotating.
Chain tension too
tight.
Guide bar and
chain improperly
assembled.
Guide bar or
chain is damaged.
Correct chain
tension.
Correct
assembly.
Replace
damaged parts
before use.
WARNING
Improper chain sharpening in-
creases the potential of kickback.
Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can
cause serious injury.
The saw chain is very sharp, always wear pro-
tective gloves when performing maintenance to
the chain.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce
unplug the charge
the risk of
r and r
injury,
emove the
always
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Chain and Bar
After every few hours of use, remove the drive cover,
guide bar and chain and clean thoroughly using a soft
bristle brush. Ensure oiling hole on bar is clear of de-
bris. When replacing dull chains with sharp chains it is
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
to the same
be obtained
only when all cutters are uniform.
length, as fast cutting can
Properly
• Wear gloves for protection.
tension the
chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Chain Tension
section earlier in this manual.
the mid-point of the bar.
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, or any other condition that may affect the
tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and
charger to a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for
repair. After six months to one year, depending on
use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work
properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack,
to a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for repairs.
