7
Strap
Shoulder
Attaching the
When using this attachment with larger-capacity
shoulder strap to reduce
maintaining control of the
battery packs, use the
user fatigue and help in
tool during use.
To
install
the strap:
Nut
Bolt
Pole
clip
Bevel
Gate
Carabiner
pack.
1. Remove the battery
2.
3.
4. Clip the strap cara-
biner to the bevel.
To
wear
the strap:
Fit the pole clip around
the power head pole
between the front han-
dle and rear handle in
a location comfortable
during use.
Insert the bolt through
the pole clip and strap
bevel. Thread the nut
onto the bolt and tight-
en securely.
1. Put your right arm
and head through the
strap.
2. Adjust the strap clips
3. Slide the neck pad to
to change the strap
-
ably.
the appropriate posi-
tion.
To
unclip
the strap:
1. Hold the tool by the front handle with your left hand.
2. Grip the carabiner with your right hand and unclip
Quik-Lok™ System
Extension Attachment
(M18 FOPH-EXA)
Do not extend tool by more than one extension
attachment. Additional extension attachments will
could result in injury.
To
install
an attachment or extension:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the lock knob.
3.
4. Push the sections together securely. Tug on the
poles to ensure they are secure.
5. Tighten the lock knob.
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Attachment pole
Lock knob
Power head
To
remove
an attachment or extension:
Chain Oil
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the lock knob.
3.
changing or removing accessories.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
NOTICE
Fill oil reservoir with chain oil (not
provided) before starting the tool and
the chain when storing to prevent rust. Always empty
thick oils. These could damage the tool.
Filling the Oil Reservoir
when tank is less than 1/4 full. Failure to oil the
chain will cause damage to the bar and chain.
each full battery discharge. Use a high quality chain
oil. The oil will keep the saw chain and guide bar
properly lubricated. Never run the tool without chain
oil. Keep the reservoir more than 1/4 full to ensure
the oil tank when storing to prevent leakage.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use a vegetable based
chain oil when pruning trees. Mineral oil may harm
trees. Never use waste oil automotive oil, or very
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
3. Unscrew the oil cap.
5. Tighten oil cap securely.
6. Repeat as needed during use.
7.
•
• Run the tool for approximately 30 seconds.
•
Periodically check that the saw chain is lubricat-
ing correctly:
With a full reservoir, hold the tool with the tip of
the guide bar pointing down toward a light-colored
surface.
•
An oil line should become visible on the light
surface.
If not, remove and clean the guide bar thoroughly.
Ensure the guide bar sprocket (at the tip) rotates
freely.
Transporting Tool
• If the lubrication system still does not work prop-
erly, contact a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility.
WARNING
Carry the tool by the front handle
Selecting the Speed
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Place the cover over the guide bar.
to avoid accidental starting. Prop-
er handling of the tool will prevent injury.
one location to another. Do not carry tool with
cause serious personal injury.
Before transporting, always:
High
Low
When using this attachment, only HIGH
SPEED is recommended. Use the speed
control button to select HIGH SPEED.
Slide the pole into the latch. The detent on the
pole should line up with the slot in the latch.
Push in the release button and pull the poles
apart.
