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Operator’s Manual
Convertible Cordless
18V Power Handle
Model No. 71.74291
BEFORE returning this
product, first call:
(800) 539-6455
IMPORTANT
OPERATING HINT:
When starting unit, first push the thumb switch forward and then squeeze
the control trigger. It is NOT necessary to keep the thumb switch pushed
forward during use.
CAUTION: • Safety
Before using this product, read this manual and follow all • Assembly
its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Esp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Warranty ..................................................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2 Operation ................................................................................................... 4 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 8 Storage ..............................
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always be followed to reduce the risk wear proper eye protection, and use a of fire, electric shock, and personal face or dust mask if operation is dusty. injury, including the following: MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep To reduce risk of injury: the unit clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow Before any use, be sure everyone instructions for service. Keep handles using this electric product reads and dry, clean, and free from oil and understands all safety an
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See instructions on how to attach line half and sliding into the slot in the back guard in the Operation section of the of the wall charging rack. line trimmer manual. Failure to attach the line guard may pose a risk of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS injury, may cause motor damage and OPERATION will void the warranty. USE A HARDHAT - Always wear a CHARGE BATTERY PRIOR TO hardhat when cutting branches over- USE - The battery does not come head with the pole saw to reduce the fully charged when p
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3. Charge for at least 1 hour. the charge to each battery and shuts of the charge when complete. The 4. The LED will glow red when the batteries can be left in the charger battery is charging and green when indefinitely and will not over-charge. it is ready to use. If the LED does not illuminate when the handle is placed in Longest life and best performance will the charge rack, check to make sure be obtained when charging at normal that there is proper contact between room temperature.
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check that the keys on the handle are properly aligned with the slots in the tool. Figure 6 2. Pull the power handle and tool attachment apart. The power handle Figure 4 and tool attachment should separate easily. If they do not, check to be 3. Grasp the tool attachment firmly sure that the lock ring is in the fully with one hand (note, do not grasp on unlocked position. a rotating part such as the auxiliary handle), and twist the lock ring on the power handle to the locked positi
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Figure 8 Figure 10 2. Pull the battery pack straight out from the handle. To turn the tool off: 1. Release the control trigger and the To turn the tool on: tool will turn off. The thumb switch will 1. Grip the control grip firmly with one return to the rear position to prevent hand and grip the auxiliary handle on accidental re-starting of the tool. the tool attachment (if provided) with The power handle can be operated in the other hand. two positions, normal and inverted, 2. Push the
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attachment manuals for instructions pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store regarding these overload protection where temperatures go below +40 F devices. or above +120 F. See the manuals for the individual tool PREVENTING CORROSION - attachments for specific instructions, Fertilizers and other garden chemicals precautions and tips for using those contain compounds that greatly specific tools. accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers or chem
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Operator’s Manual Convertible Cordless 18V Pole Saw Attachment Model No. 71.74295 BEFORE returning this product, first call: (800) 539-6455 IMPORTANT OPERATING HINT: When starting unit, first push the thumb switch forward and then squeeze the control trigger. It is NOT necessary to keep the thumb switch pushed forward during use. • Safety CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual • Assembly and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating • Operation Instructions. • Maintenan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Warranty ..................................................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2 Operation ................................................................................................... 5 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 12 Storage ...............................
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basic safety precautions should always proper footing and balance at all times. be followed to reduce the risk of fire, Use both hands to operate unit safely. electric shock, and personal injury, USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always including the following: wear proper eye protection, and use a face or dust mask if operation is dusty. To reduce risk of injury: ALWAYS WEAR A HARDHAT when Before any use, be sure everyone operating the pole saw. using this electric product reads and ALWAYS WEAR SAFET
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and when changing accessories and and animals at least 50 feet away attachments such as saw chain and when using the pole saw. guide bar. NEVER OPERATE the pole saw within STAY ALERT - Watch what you are 50 feet of overhead electrical lines. doing. Use common sense. Do not Failure to observe this precaution operate the tool when you are tired. could result in severe injury. KEEP ALL PARTS of the body away NEVER STAND DIRECTLY under from the saw chain when the motor is the limb being cut. Fa
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towards the operator. Pinching the It is the saw manufacturer’s saw chain along the top of the guide replacement catalogue (or bar may push the guide bar rapidly equivalent) number. back towards the operator. Either of Low-Kickback saw chain is a chain these reactions may cause you to lose which has met the kickback performance control of the saw which could result in requirements of ANSI B175.1 when serious injury to user. tested on the representative sample of THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTION
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tooth or teeth for use when pruning to loosen the chain. (see figure 2) Lift the pivot the saw and maintain position chain away from the sprocket and out while sawing. of the groove in the guide bar. Switch – A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the pole saw. Switch Lockout – A moveable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SAW CHAIN Figure 2 WARNING:
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front of the saw head to loosen or tighten the chain as needed. When the chain is the correct tension, tighten the two socket head screws that hold the bar clamp in place. Do not over-tighten the chain as this will lead to premature wear of the chain and bar. Over-tightening can also reduce battery life and cause the circuit breaker to trip. Check the tension on the chain often Figure 4 when it is new. New chain stretches in Rotate the socket head screw on the the initial few hours
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Figure 6 Figure 8 2. Insert the male end of the power handle interface into the female To attach the saw head to the pole: socket in the end of the extension pole 1. Twist the lock ring on the pole to the making sure that it is firmly seated. unlocked position. (see figure 9) (see figure 7) The interface is keyed so that it will only go together one way. The handle and pole should go together easily. If you experience resistance in putting them together, check that the keys on the h
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the corresponding slot in the end of the power handle. (see figure 12) Figure 10 CAUTION: The saw head has safety Figure 12 features that prevent attaching it directly to the power handle without 2. Insert the battery fully into the the pole in between. Do not attempt to handle making sure that the spring- defeat these safety features and attach loaded buttons on each side of the the saw head directly to the power battery pack snap into place in the handle. Doing so could result in
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a prolonged stall. This device will cause the tool to stop operating if an overload condition exists. If the pole saw becomes jammed on a branch, release the control trigger immediately. If, after clearing the jam, the pole saw does not restart, check to see if the circuit breaker has popped (see figure 16). The circuit breaker can be reset by simply waiting 30 seconds and then pushing it back in until it clicks. You may then resume normal trimming. Figure 14 3. While holding the sw
