Publicidad
Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
- Release the trigger switch as soon as the cut is
completed
- For the second and final cuts (from the top of the limb
or branch), hold the gripping teeth K against the limb
being cut. This will help to steady the limb and make it
easier to cut sc
•
Limbing and Pruning d
- This pole saw is designed for trimming small branches
and limbs up to 175mm in diameter.
! Cut branches into parts to ensure that you
cannot be struck by falling branches or that fallen
branches can bounce up from the soil.
! Do not stand directly under the branch being cut.
- Position the pole saw at an angle of 60° or less,
depending on the specific situation
- Remove long branches in several stages
- 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
- Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you
are cutting
! Do not cut from a ladder. Leave such operations
for professionals.
! Do not make a flush cut next to the main limb or
trunk until you have cut off much of limb to reduce
the weight.
! Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking
! do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical
lines
! Keep bystanders at least 15m away
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
•
This tool is not intended for professional use
•
Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots E 2)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
- clean the moulded plastic housing of the pole saw
using a soft brush and clean cloth (do not use water,
solvents or polishes)
- remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and
chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use
- clean the area under cover plate, drive sprocket and
chain bar assembly using a soft brush and clean cloth
- clean oil outlet with a clean cloth
•
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged chain and chain bar, loose fixings,
and worn or damaged components
•
Changing chain bar A
- remove/mount metal plate AH of chain bar by
loosening/fastening screw with Phillips screwdriver(not
included) as illustrated f
! ensure the marked arrow side of chain bar should
face up when mounting
•
Carry out necessary maintenance and repairs before
using the pole saw
•
Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked
by running the pole saw and pointing the tip of the chain
bar towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground
! do not touch the ground with the chain (ensure
safety clearance of 20 cm)
- if an increasing oil pattern developes, the automatic
oiler is operating fine
- if there is no oil pattern, despite a full oil reservoir, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" or contact your dealer
•
Never sharpen the saw chain yourself. Replace the saw
chain or have the saw chain professionally resharpened
at a SKIL service station.
If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
•
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
tool are listed on www.skil.com)
! before returning, the oil reservoir must be
completely emptied
•
Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty
(for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or
ask your dealer)
•
Storage
g
- if the pole saw is to be stored for a longer period of
time, clean chain and chain bar
- when storing tool, the oil reservoir must be completely
emptied
- use chain guard L when storing the tool
- securely mount two storage rails S on the wall with 4
screws (not supplied) and horizontally leveled,one for
hanging extension pole together with rear handle by
using U link T,one for hanging power head
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
When U link T is not in use, it can be inserted into storage
rail S
TROUBLESHOOTING
•
The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify
and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service
station)
! in case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
Tool does not operate
- empty battery -> charge battery
- hot battery -> let battery cool down
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
Dry chain
- no oil in reservoir -> refill oil
- vent in oil reservoir cap clogged -> clean cap
- oil passage clogged -> clean oil passage outlet
Brake does not stop chain
- run-down brake defective -> contact dealer/service
station
Chain/chain bar overheats
- no oil in reservoir -> refill oil
- vent in oil reservoir cap clogged -> clean cap
- oil passage clogged -> clean oil passage outlet
- chain is overtensioned -> adjust chain tension
- dull chain -> sharpen chain or replace
15
Publicidad
