NOTE: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no
sag on the underside of the guide bar; the chain is snug,
but can be rotated by hand without binding. For more
information on chain tensioning, see the maintenance
section beginning on pg. 16.
Fig. 11
Chain/sprocket
end cover
Connecting to the Telescoping Pole
1. Open the assembly lock on the telescoping pole, and
push the chain saw head into the opening on the end of
the pole (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
Telescoping pole
2. When the lock tabs snap in, lock back the assembly lock,
the pole chain saw will be ready to use (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
Lock tab
R
Chain tensioner
ring
Chain saw head
Assembly lock
Assembly lock
3. To remove the chain saw head, release the On/Off trigger
switch and remove the battery. Unlock the assembly lock.
Push the lock tabs on both sides, and pull the chain saw
head out (Fig. 13).
Operation
Starting and Stopping
1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it
clicks to lock it into position (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
2. To turn the pole chain saw ON, push and hold the safety
lock switch (located on the handle) forward with your
thumb and then squeeze the On/Off trigger switch with
your fingers. Once the tool is running, you can release the
safety lock switch (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
3. To turn the tool OFF, release the On/Off trigger switch
(Fig. 15).
Adjusting the Telescoping Pole
This machine is equipped with a telescoping pole which
provides up to 14 ft (4.3 m) of overhead reach. To adjust the
telescoping pole, follow the instructions below.
1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply by removing
the battery from the compartment.
2. Unclip the telescoping lock to release the pole. Extend the
pole to the desired length (Fig. 16).
NOTE: Push poles toward each other to shorten the pole
or pull them away from each other to lengthen the pole.
Only extend the pole to the minimum length required to
reach the limb.
12
Battery
Safety lock
switch
On/Off trigger switch