Lithium Earthwise LPS40208 Manual De Operación página 7

Before you start the unit, make sure the pole saw is not
contacting any object.
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger
switch with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release the
lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
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Keep hands away from chain.
A good, firm grip on the pole saw with both hands will help you
maintain control. Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you
are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and
around the pole shaft.. A firm grip together with positioning handle
go.
Do not operate pole saw in a tree, on a ladder, or on a scaffold; this is
extremely dangerous.
CAUTION: Chain coasts after pole saw is turned off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
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 back.
Do not operate pole saw cut vines and/or small underbrush.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of tool to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict serious injury.
WARNING: Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
Proper Cutting Stance
Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground.
withstand any kickback force. Your right hand should be gripping the
handle and positioned firmly against your body for added support.
Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.
CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar
and chain. Use only a good quality bar and chain oil or, if not avail-
able, unused SAE 30 weight motor oil may be substituted. One minute
of use will consume approx. 0.15 fl. oz. (5ml) of oil.
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the pole saw when not in use.
To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing
the unit for a long period of time (3 months or longer) be sure the
chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar
sprocket.
WARNING: Do Not use the pole saw with any type of accessory or
attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
OPERATING
Lock Button
Trigger Switch
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE POLE SAW HEAD:
Push the head release button and adjust the rotating head to the angle
of 30° position as shown on the housing of the opposite side of this
button. The head will lock into place when you release the button.
30°
0°
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood
closes in and pinches the chain saw in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the
object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightening
reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the
operator. If the chain saw is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the
guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either
these reactions can cause loss of
saw control which can result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclu-
sively upon the safety devices built
into the saw. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize
kickback:
1. Always grip the pole and handle firmly with both hands. Hold the
saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the pole shaft
with your thumbs and fingers encircling the pole saw handle and
shaft. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain
control of the saw if kickback occurs.
2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from ob-
structions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, fence or any other obstruction that could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
3. Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the
throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
4. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip protection.
Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more room to fall.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip.
Maintain secure footing and balance.
WARNING: To protect yourself from electrocution maintain a min of 50ft
(15m) from over head electrical lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50ft. away.
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Head Release Button
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