CONTENTS Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Specific Safety Rules For Pole Chain Saws-------------------------------------------------------------------4 Safety Symbols--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Know your Electric Pole Chain Saw------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Daily Checklist, Cleaning and Storage--------------------------------------------------------------------------16 Accessories------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Warranty Policy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18...
substantial non-skid footware, and close-fitting clothing is IMPORTANT! recommended when working outdoors with power tools. Safety Instructions 10. Wear protective hair coverings to contain long hair. 11. Always wear safety glasses and ear defenders to All Operators Must Read These provide eye and ear protection –...
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Unpacking Installing/Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain Carton Contents Tools and supplies required: • Electric pole chain saw • Dual-tipped hex key wrench/blade screwdriver (supplied) • 8 in. (20.3 cm) Oregon chain • Heavy-duty work gloves • 8 in. (20.3 cm) Oregon guide bar NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, use only •...
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6. Starting at the tip, mount the chain drive links into the Fig. 4 bar groove, leaving a loop at the back of the bar. The chain will loosely fit until it is placed on the sprocket. (Figs. 7 & 8) NOTE: Make certain of the direction of the chain If the chain is mounted backwards, the saw will vibrate abnormally and will not cut.
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9. Adjust the chain tension as needed by adjusting the Fig. 12 chain tensioner screw with the supplied flat-tip blade screwdriver. Make sure to align the chain tensioner screw with the pin hole (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Chain tensioner Chain tensioner screw Blade screwdriver 12.
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WARNING! Failure to lubricate the chain will cause Fig. 14 damage to the bar and chain. Use only a good quality bar Oil tank cap and chain oil designed specifically for use with chain saws. One minute of use will consume approximately 0.15 fl oz. (5 ml) of oil.
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4. To turn the tool ON, push and hold the safety lock button 4. Lock the pole in position by closing the cam-lock (Fig. 19), (located on the rear handle) with your thumb and then and ensure that the pole is secure. If the pole telescopes squeeze the trigger with your fingers.
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• The most typical cutting application is to position the Fig. 21 unit at an angle of 60° or less depending on the specific situation (Fig. 24). As the angle of the pole chain saw shaft to the ground increases, the difficulty of making the first cut (from the underside of limb) increases.
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Load Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control, which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the Second Cut safety devices built into the saw. As a pole chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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Chain Sharpening WARNING! Always unplug the power cord before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your WARNING! To ensure that the chain saw works safely pole chain saw. and efficiently, it is essential that the cutting components are • Use protective gloves when handling the bar and chain.
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Fig. 27 Fig. 28 < 0.5 mm Depth Troubleshooting Inspection tool limiter tooth Troubleshooting Tips Most difficulties are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. Cutting edge WARNING! Depth limiter tooth Always unplug the power cord before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your pole chain saw.
Chain Maintenance Table File Diameter (d) Chain Pitch Limiter Tooth Level (a) inches inches inches 3/8 Mini 9.32 0.018 0.45 5/32 0.325 8.25 0.026 0.65 3/16 9.35 0.026 0.65 13/64 0.404 10.26 0.031 0.80 7/32 Daily Checklist, Cleaning CAUTION! • Remove the power cord and wait at least five minutes for and Storage the saw to cool before servicing or storing your unit.
2 YEAR [REPLACEMENT/REPAIR] WARRANTY Your Jobmate Electric Pole Saw is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the original date of purchase. As the product is intended exclusively for home DIY (Do It Yourself) use, thus use of this product for professional, industrial or high frequency use will VOID this warranty.
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If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on the tool. • If the tool has been operated with incorrect oil, fuel or fuel mix. • If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse, •...
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