OPERATION
PREPARATION
Before plugging in your pole saw, check the following items to ensure safe working conditions.
• POLE SAW: before beginning work, inspect the pole saw for damage to the housing, the extension cable, the
saw chain and the guide bar. Never use a damaged machine.
• OIL TANK: check the fill level of the oil tank. Also check whether there is sufficient oil available while work-
ing. Never operate the saw if there is no oil or the oil level has dropped below the minimum oil level mark in
order to prevent damage to the pole saw. On average, an oil filling is sufficient for approximately 10 minutes of
cutting operation (depending on the duration of pauses and the density of the workpiece).
• SAW CHAIN: check the tension of the saw and the condition of the blades. The sharper the saw chain is, the
easier and more manageable operations will be. The same applies to chain tension. Check the tension every 10
minutes of operation to maximize safety. New saw chains in particular are subject to changes due to the heat cre-
ated by operation.
• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: make absolutely sure to wear the appropriate close-
fitting protective clothing such as chainsaw-protective pants, gloves and safety shoes. Wear a safety helmet with
integrated hearing protection and a face guard to provide protection against falling and recoiling branches.
• WORK AREA: Keep bystanders and animals away from the sawing area. The machine is not protected
against electric shock when coming into contact with high-voltage lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 30 feet
from current-carrying power lines to avoid life-threatening electric shock.
TURNING THE POLE SAW ON AND OFF (Fig. 8)
1. To turn ON the saw, hold the pole saw handles firmly with both hands.
Press and hold the safety lock button on the rear handle (Fig. 8 - 1) and
press down the trigger (Fig. 8 - 1) to turn on the tool. You can release the
safety lock button after the power switch is pressed down.
2. To turn OFF the saw, release the ON/OFF trigger switch. Unplug the
pole saw from power when finished.
Fig. 8
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WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, be sure that the tool is switched off and discon-
nected from the power supply before inspecting the tool, making adjustments or changing accessories.
PREVENTING KICKBACK
The term kickback refers to when the saw suddenly jumps up and back. This is usually caused by the workpiece
coming into contact with the guide bar tip or the clamping of the saw chain.
Kickback generates an abrupt powerful force. The saw usually reacts in an uncontrolled manner, creating the pos-
sibility of injury to the user.
The danger of kickback is greatest if you apply the area near the guide bar tip into a branch. To reduce the risk of
kickback, avoid contacting the branch with the saw tip. Always apply the saw as flatly as possible in order avoid a loss
of control during operation. See page 7 for procedures to safeguard against kickback.
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