18
A
ssemble the guide bar and saw chain as described
under “Replacing The Bar And Chain”.
S
HARPENING THE CHAIN
WARNING! Only sharpen the saw chain yourself if you
are trained and have experience! Use proper tools to
s
harpen the saw chain!
It is highly recommended that, once the chain loses
i
t’s ability to cut cleanly and safely, it is replaced. It is
possible, however, to sharpen the existing chain if
done carefully.
Have your saw chain sharpened professionally at an
authorised service centre or sharpen the chain
yourself using a proper sharpening kit. Follow the
sharpening instructions supplied with a sharpening kit.
To sharpen the chain proceed as follows:
Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does
not wobble. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the
bar. Wear gloves for protection.
Use a round file, whose diameter is 1.1 times the
cutting tooth depth. Make sure 20% of the file
diameter is above the cutter’s top plate.
A file guide is available from most reputable tool
merchants and is the easiest way to hold the file at
the correct position. (Fig.27)
File at an angle perpendicular to the bar, and at an
angle of 25° to the direction of travel. (Fig.28)
File each tooth from the inside towards outside only.
File one side of the chain first than turn the product
around and repeat the process.
Sharpen each tooth equally by using the same
number of strokes.
Keep all cutter lengths equal.
Check the safety depth gauge height every 5
sharpenings.
If the depth gauges are also trimmed it is essential
that the original profile be restored.
Use a depth gauge measuring instrument to check the
height of the depth gauge.
Depth gauge measuring jigs are available from most
reputable tool merchants.
NOTE: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause
excessive motor speed during cutting which may
result in severe motor damage.
POLE HEDGE TRIMMER MAINTENANCE
BLADE MAINTENANCE
Wear gloves when handling or cleaning the blade.
Always clean the cutting blade after operation and
coat it with a lubricating oil or spray. This will prevent
the blade becoming seized or corroded during
storage.
D
uring longer cutting periods, 15 minutes or greater, it
is recommended to lubricate the blade, this will
improve cutting performance and extend the batteries
run time. A lack of lubrication to the blade can
s
everely effect the products run time and may cause
the blade to overheat.
V
isually check the condition of the cutting edges of
the cutting blade before each use. Check the
t
ightness of blade bolts.
When not in use ensure that the blade is covered with
t
he blade guard provided and that it has been
l
ubricated. Failure to do so may cause the blade to
corrode and will severely reduce cutting performance
and battery run times.
STORAGE
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle
unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Always place the blade guard on the saw/trimmer
blade when transporting or storing the pole
saw/trimmer. The blade guard is a snug fit and must
be attached very carefully due to the sharp teeth on
the saw chain. This is best done by grasping the
blade guard at one end, in the centre portion of the
guard, and carefully sliding it over the chain. Use
caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.
NOTE: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear
protective gloves when handling the chain.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (POLE SAW)
Motor 18V DC
Bar length 8 in.
Cutting capacity 150mm
Chain pitch 3/8 in.
No load speed 2500min
-1
± 10%
Chain linear speed 5m/s
Oil consumption > 3ml/min
Oil capacity 60ml
Pole extension 2 - 2.8m
Sound Pressure Level L
pA
78.2dB(A)
K=3dB(A)
Sound Power Level L
WA
91.8dB(A)
K=3dB(A)
Vibration Level 2.109m/s
2
, K=1.5m/s
2
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