Know Your Unit; Operating Instructions; Assembly Instructions - Cub Cadet PS59L Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS
This unit may be used for the purposes listed below:
• Cutting Small Limbs
• General Tree Pruning
NO TOOLS REQUIRED!
Extension Pole
Collar
Foam Grip
Battery
(Sold Separately)
Lock-off Button
Switch Trigger

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires assembly. The saw chain may be loose on the guide bar; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the Maintenance and
Repair Instructions section.
UNPACKING
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-877-282-8684
(U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada) for assistance.
ASSEMBLING THE POLES
WARNING:
Do not install the battery until the
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
There should be three poles (Fig. 3).
1. Insert the extension pole into the handle pole and slide them
together. The tubes are egg-shaped and will only install one way.
2. Lower the collar on the extension pole to the threaded base on the
handle pole and rotate the collar to the right to tighten (Fig. 6).
3. Repeat this process to attach the extension pole to the
powerhead pole.
WARNING:
Failure to lock the powerhead pole
as directed could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
Only use bar and chain oil that is formulated to perform over a wide range of
temperatures with no diluting required in the oil reservoir. Do not use motor oil or
any other petroleum-based oil.
NOTE: This pole saw comes from the factory with the bar lube reservoir empty. Use
the bottle of bar and chain oil that is included with the unit.
WARNING:
Make sure the bar lube reservoir is always
filled. Failure to fill the bar lube reservoir will cause irreparable
damage to the unit.
1. Remove the bar lube reservoir cap (Fig. 4).
2. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the bar lube reservoir.
3. Replace the oil cap and tighten securely.
4. Wipe off excess oil.
5. The unit is ready for use.
NOTE: Because bar lube reservoirs are designed to keep oil slowly flowing onto the chain, be sure to check the oil level after every 15
minutes of operation and refill the bar lube reservoir as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the guide bar or chain.
IMPORTANT! Please dispose of oil properly. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available disposal options.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce the risk of electric
shock or fire:
• Verify that the lock-off button is in the locked or OFF position before installing
or removing the battery. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
• Verify that the battery is removed and the lock-off button is in the locked or
OFF position before inspecting, adjusting or performing maintenance on any
part of the unit.
Installing the Battery
1. Align the tongue of the battery with the handle cavity (Fig. 5).
2. Grasp the pole saw firmly.
3. Push the battery into the handle cavity until the latch locks into place.
4. Do not use force when inserting the battery. It should slide into position and "click."
Removing the Battery
1. Press the latch button on the battery down and hold (Fig. 5).
2. Grasp the pole saw firmly and pull the battery out of the handle cavity.
NOTE: The battery fits into the handle cavity snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may require a strong pull to remove it.
CAUTION:
When the battery is not installed in the unit, keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other metal objects that could make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
IMPORTANT! The battery is equipped with an internal circuit breaker that will automatically shut off power to the unit if the battery is
overloaded during heavy use. Once cooled, the battery will reset itself. Follow these steps if an overload occurs:
1. Release the switch trigger and then restart the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then reinstalled.
ADJUSTING THE POLE LENGTH
1. Remove the battery from the handle cavity (Fig. 5).
2. Rotate the collar(s) to the left to loosen (Fig. 6).
3. Remove the extension pole to shorten the pole, or add the extension pole to
lengthen the pole.
4. When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar to the right to tighten.
NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach the limb being cut.
NOTE: Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the pole saw to keep proper
balance. Do not attempt to use the pole saw at a length that does not allow
for proper footing and balance at all times.
Bar Lube
Chain
Reservoir Cap
Guide Bar
Collar
Quick-view Oil Indicator
Scabbard
Threaded Base
Handle Pole
Powerhead Pole
Extension
Pole
Fig. 3
Quick View Oil Indicator
Bar Lube
Reservoir
Fig. 4
Latch Button
Tongue
Handle Cavity
Fig. 5
Collar
Tighten
Loosen
Fig. 6
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE MOTOR
To help prevent accidental start-ups, this unit has a lock-off button and a switch
trigger that must be used together to start the unit.
1. Fit the battery into the handle cavity (Fig. 5). Refer to Installing the Battery.
2. Place your thumb on the lock-off button and push it completely in (Fig. 7).
3. While holding the lock-off button in, press and hold the switch trigger.
4. Release the lock-off button and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for
continued operation.
STOPPING THE MOTOR
1. Release the switch trigger.
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the switch trigger is released.
NOTE: Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-off button will automatically reset
to the locked position.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this unit to
promote carelessness. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is enough to inflict serious injury.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate the unit until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate eye and ear
protection when operating this unit. Wear safety goggles, or
safety glasses with side shields, that are marked as meeting
ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Failure to do so could result in
serious eye injury caused by thrown objects. If the operation is
dusty, wear a face mask or dust mask. When operating the unit
over the head, use a hardhat or other type of safety helmet.
WARNING: Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection. Refer to the Safety Information section for
appropriate safety equipment.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
• To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 feet (15 m) of overhead
electrical lines (Fig. 8).
• Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children and animals – at least 50 feet
(15 m) away from the work area (Fig. 8). If anyone enters the work area, stop
the unit!
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Be certain the collars are fully tightened before operating the unit; check them
periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
• Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Hold the
unit firmly with both hands. Firmly grip the handle with the right hand and the
pole shaft with the left hand (Fig. 9).
• The operator should be to the left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed
(cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places any body part across the chain
line (Fig. 9).
• Never stand directly under the limb being cut.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Use caution when pruning heavy branches.
Falling branches can cause serious injury. Always wear head
protection, plan a safe exit from the path of falling limbs and
stay alert.
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 inches (15.2 cm)
in diameter. For best results, observe the following precautions.
• Do not use the pole saw for cutting down trees.
Collar
• Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.
• Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the
branch being cut (Fig. 9).
• The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60°
or less, depending on the specific situation (Fig. 9). As the angle of the pole
saw shaft to the ground increases, the difficulty of making the first cut (from
the underside of the limb) increases.
• 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 unit with a firm grip. Maintain secure
footing and balance
• Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until the limb has
been cut further out to reduce the weight.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to prevent stripping the bark from the main member of the tree or shrub. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion.
1. Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of the limb's diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk (Fig. 10).
Bar Lube
2. Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut. Continue the cut through the limb until the limb separates
Reservoir
from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls.
Cap
3. Make a final cut close to main limb or trunk.
NOTE: For second and final cuts (from the top of the limb or branch), hold the front cutting guide against the limb being cut (Fig. 11). This will
help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow the chain to do the cutting; only exert light downward pressure. If the cut is forced,
damage to the bar, chain or motor may result.
4. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and chain binding
and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
• Stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw.
• If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while holding the saw. This should release the "pinch" and free the saw.
• If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Load
First Cut
1/4 Diameter
Cutting
Guide
Lock-off
Button
Switch
Trigger
Fig. 7
(15 m)
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Second Cut
Final Cut
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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