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Portland 56808 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Portland 56808 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Electric 1.5 peak hp pole saw

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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Summary of Contents for Portland 56808

  • Page 1 (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 56808 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com...
  • Page 2 This design is referred to as double-insulated, indicated by Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 3 5. Use right appliance - Do not use appliance accessories such as blades, and the like. for any job except that for which it is intended. Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4 13. Use extreme caution when cutting brush 6. Hold pole Saw with both hands on the handle. and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped around. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 5 8", Sprocket Nose, Low Kickback Oregon #91 Gauge: 0.050" Pitch: 3/8″ Saw Chain Lubrication: Bar and chain oil (sold separately) If not available, SAE 30W motor oil may be used Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
  • Page 6 Parts List and Diagram on page 14. Functions Guide chain chain cover Oil level Gauge Oil Filler Drive cover Extension collar Hex Wrench/Screwdriver cord trigger clip Safety lock cord clip access trigger Hole Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 7 Guide Bar’s groove, making sure chain is 8. Tension Saw Chain according to tension installed in correct rotation direction. Saw chain on page 8. rotation Guide Direction Drive Groove Symbol link Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8 Saw length Loosen Extension Collar, extend pole to desired WarninG! to prevent serious injury, length, then tighten Extension Collar securely. check Extension collar for tightness periodically during use. Extension collar Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 9 Position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like during cutting. cord clip 4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working. Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10 8. Do not force Pole Saw, let Pole Saw do the work. 3. Make sure Automatic Oiler is distributing oil. 9. Remove the Pole Saw from a cut while it is running. Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 11 1/3 way into branch. f. Make fourth cut from top, severing branch. 10. When finished, release Trigger and unplug from outlet. 11. Clean, then store according to cleaning, Maintenance and lubrication on page Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12 Store Pole Saw in a dry, secure location away from children. WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOUS inJUry: if the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 13 Guide Bar is worn and needs to be replaced. Saw Chain. If there is a gap, the bar is normal. tilting Saw chain ruler chain ruler rail Worn Guide bar Straight Guide bar Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14 If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175343079 when ordering parts. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 56808...
  • Page 15 Diagram Item 56808 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16 limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.