BLADE CLEANING – After you have finished cutting, you may find that dirt and vegeta-
tion have accumulated on the blade. Use a dry scrub brush to clean debris off the blade. A
penetrating oil spray can be used to soften hard deposits. Hardened sap can often be cleaned
using an ammonia solution.
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands away from the trigger during cleaning of the
blade.
LUBRICATION – No periodic lubrication of YardSaw™ Pole Pruner parts is required.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS –
Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm water and mild soap to clean plastic parts. Many
household cleaners contain chemicals, which could damage the plastic. Never use gasoline,
turpentine, paint thinner or similar fluids. Never spray-wash tool or immerse in water. Water
or liquid inside the tool can cause serious damage to the unit.
STORAGE
REMOVE BLADE FOR STORAGE – To prevent injury if the unit is tipped over or falls
during storage, the blade should always be removed from the YardSaw™ Pole Pruner when
not in use. A convenient magnetic holder is built into the side of the cutting head for stor-
age of the blade when not in use. This holder should NOT be used to store extra blades
while the saw is being operated.
TEMPERATURE – Temperature extremes limit the useful life of the battery. The best
storage place is one that is cool and dry. Store the tool away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store where temperatures go below +40 F or above +120 F.
PREVENTING CORROSION – Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain com-
pounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the appliance on or adja-
cent to fertilizers or chemicals.
ACCESSORIES
REPLACEMENT BLADES – The cutting blade for the YardSaw™ Pole Pruner was spe-
cifically designed for the tool and substitutions may lead to poor performance and unsafe
operation. Use only American Gardener Replacement Blades (part no. 900061) available at
the retail outlet where the YardSaw™ was purchased.
WARNING:
Use only American Gardener accessories and replacement parts. Call cus-
tomer service at (800) 637-2867 with any questions.
SERVICE
Your YardSaw™ Pole Pruner offers a two-year warranty against failure due to a defect in
material or workmanship. If you experience such a problem, American Gardener, at its sole
discretion, will repair or replace the unit free of charge during the warranty period. Proof of
purchase is required to validate warranty period.
The warranty does not cover components that are subject to normal wear, such as the cutting
blade and batteries. Replacement blades are available for purchase from the retailer where
you bought your product or by calling us at (800) 637-2867 or visiting our web site at
www.american-gardener.com.
In the unlikely condition that the batteries on this product needs to be replaced during the
first two years of use, you may purchase replacement batteries (two required) direct from
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