MasterCraft 054-0370-0 Instruction Manual

8” (20 cm) pole saw

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8" (20 CM) POLE SAW

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Page 1 8” (20 CM) POLE SAW 054-0370-0 IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION Read and understand this instruction manual MANUAL thoroughly before using the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications Safety Guidelines Key Parts Diagram Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •...
Page 4: Technical Specifications
054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 20 V d.c. max* Guide Bar Length 8’’ (20 cm) *Maximum battery voltage without workload; with workload nominal voltage is 18 V. continuation tabs...
Page 5: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES: WARNING! Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Page 6 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a distance away from work area. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
Page 7 • Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation.
Page 8 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V ..... Volts A .....
Page 9: Key Parts Diagram
PACKAGE CONTENTS: Pole saw, saw chain, guide bar, strap, chain sheath, wrench and instruction manual KEY PARTS DIAGRAM 19 18...
Page 10 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Description Guide bar Threaded sleeve Saw chain Threaded connection Oil tank cap Screw sleeve Side cover Rear pole Front pole...
Page 11: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN fig. 1a Side-cover knob ( fig. 1 ) 1. Rotate the side-cover knob counter-clockwise and then remove the side cover (fig. 1a). 2. Lay the new saw chain in a loop on a flat surface and straighten any kinks.
Page 12 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 5. Replace the side cover onto the saw head. Rotate fig. 1e the side-cover knob clockwise to slightly tighten the side cover, but leave the bar free to move for tension Side-cover knob adjustment (fig.
Page 13 CONNECT THE POLES ( fig. 2 ) fig. 2a ATTACH WITHOUT THE EXTENSION POLE Arrow slot Screw sleeve ( fig. 2a ) 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Align the rib on the front pole with the arrow slot on the rear pole and push the front pole into the rear Front pole Threaded Threaded...
Page 14 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP ( fig. 3 ) fig. 3 1. If needed, attach the shoulder strap to the bracket on the rear pole with the carabiner hook.
Page 15 TO ATTACH THE BATTERY ( fig. 5 ) fig. 5 1. Make sure that the sander is switched off. Battery-release button 2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the pole saw, and then slide the battery pack onto the pole saw.
Page 16 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 BASIC CUTTING ( fig. 7 ) fig. 7a 1. Take the proper stance in front of the tree with the saw off. The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60°...
Page 17 LIMBING AND PRUNING ( fig. 8 ) fig. 8 Minimum 50’ (15 m) This pole saw is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 8” (20 cm) in diameter. For best results, observe the following precautions. 1. Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.
Page 18: Maintenance
054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 1. After each use, clean debris from the chain and guide bar with a soft brush. Wipe the pole saw surface with a clean cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
Page 19 CHAIN MAINTENANCE SHARPEN THE CUTTERS fig. 10a (fig. 10a−fig. 10d ) Side plate Top plate Be careful to file all cutters (fig. 10a) to the specified Depth gauge angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. 1.
Page 20 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TOP-PLATE SHARPENING ANGLES fig. 10e Top-plate sharpening angles ( fig. 10e ) CORRECT 30°- This optimal angle can be obtained Less than 30° More than 30° only when the specified files and proper setting are used.
Page 21 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE ( fig. 11 ) fig. 11 The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring Lubricating hole of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur.
Page 22: Troubleshooting
054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solution The battery pack is not Attach the battery pack to the tool. properly attached to the tool. Pole saw does not work.
Page 23: Parts List
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Page 24 054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Part No. Description Part No. Description 0540370001 Lock Knob 0540370032 Screws 0540370002 Circlips 0540370033 Center Support 0540370003 Side Cover 0540370034 Anti-Shock Pad 0540370004 Chain 0540370035 Motor 0540370005...
Page 25 0540370063 Spring 0540370067 Straps 0540370064 Right Handle 0540370068 Blade Guard 0540370065 Right Decorative Cover 0540370069 Wrench 0540370066 Screw If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call the toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928.
Page 26: Warranty
054-0370-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: a) Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying case, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
Page 27 The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away from, disclaim or exclude any statutory warranties set forth in any applicable provincial or federal legislation. Made in China Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...