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Benchmark 5240-056 Instruction Manual

20v max brushless 8" pole chainsaw
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20V MAX
8" POLE CHAINSAW
3 Year Limited Warranty on battery and charger
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
800874
†
Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload)
GY219603
is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
WEAR CSA APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
BRUSHLESS
†
Includes 1 battery & 1 charger
5 Year Limited Warranty on tool
WEAR EAR
PROTECTION
Item # 5240-056
WEAR A
F
ACE MASK

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  • Page 1 20V MAX BRUSHLESS † 8" POLE CHAINSAW Item # 5240-056 Includes 1 battery & 1 charger 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool 3 Year Limited Warranty on battery and charger READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" TELESCOPING POLE CHAINSAW † No Load Speed 6500 RPM Chain Speed 10 m/s Bar Length 8" (203 mm) Chainsaw Height 1.7-2.7 m Max Cutting Width Up to 8" (203 mm) Chain Gauge 0.043” (1.1 mm) Drive Link Count Chain Pitch 0.3"...
  • Page 3 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 1 Table of Contents ..................2 General Safety Warnings ................3-4 Electric Gardening Tool Safety ..............5-7 Pole Chainsaw Specific Safety Rules ............7-11 Battery Pack & Charger Safety ..............11-13 Battery Pack Recycling .................
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Do not use on wet materials. WARNING: Disconnect the battery before cleaning or changing accessories. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this instruction manual thoroughly and understand it completely.
  • Page 5 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † SYMBOL MEANING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA Z94.3 or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1 FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage. Prescription eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection. The usage of a safety standard compliant face shield placed over proper safety glasses or goggles can reduce the risk of facial injury.
  • Page 6 ELECTRIC GARDENING TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. General Electric Gardening Tool Safety Warnings - Work Area Safety Keep work area clean and well lit.
  • Page 7 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † Prevent unintentional starting. connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
  • Page 8 • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the machine in unexpected situations. SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
  • Page 9 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • Wear eye protection with side shields, which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection when operating this equipment.
  • Page 10 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: 1. Lead from lead-based paints. 2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and 3.
  • Page 11 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † operation.This saw is intended for two-handed use. • Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender material may catch in the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull •...
  • Page 12 Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. d) Correct use: chargers are to be used exclusively for charging 20v Benchmark rechargeable battery packs. Any other application may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use.
  • Page 13 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † h) Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Please replace immediately. i ) Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
  • Page 14 6. TIPS FOR MAINTAINING MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE a) Charge the battery pack before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery pack when you notice a decrease in tool power. b) Charge the battery pack between 41-105° F (5-40.5° C). Let a hot battery pack cool down before charging it.
  • Page 15 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † SAFETY SYMBOLS Read the user manual before Warning! Danger! Note! using the machine. Whenever the tool is in use, Do not expose to rain. safety goggles must be worn to safeguard against flying Wear safety boots to protect objects.
  • Page 16 KNOW YOUR 20V BRUSHLESS 8" TELESCOPING CHAINSAW Locking and chain tensioning knob Oil reservoir cap Sprocket cover Protective cover Oil reservoir Extension pole Pole locking lever Shaft locking collar Guide bar Shoulder Strap Saw chain Shaft Battery mounting slot Battery Charger 5350-010 Lock-out safety switch Handle...
  • Page 17 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS The level of charge remaining in the battery can be checked by using the battery LED power indicator that is contained on the end of the battery.
  • Page 18 Turn the battery (2) upside down and slide it onto the charger. NOTE: Make sure the grooves (3) in the sides of the battery slide over the matching tabs on the charger (4) until the battery latch “clicks” into place. NOTES: When the charger is plugged into the wall receptacle and NO battery is on the charger, the green indicator light (5) will turn ON indicating the charger is “live”.
  • Page 19 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACKS 1. To insert the battery (1) (FIG. 3) into the device, push the battery along the guide rails (3) (FIG. 3) into the device. You will hear it click into place.
  • Page 20 TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN WARNING: before checking and adjusting. Always wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to avoid injury. WARNING: For safety and to reduce wear, the chain tension needs to be verified and adjusted regularly or after 10 minutes of continued use, to compensate for change in wear and temperature.
  • Page 21 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † Chainsaw oil is red in colour to enhance visibility through the chain oil reservoir window. WARNING: summer, it would be liquefied further by the higher temperatures alone. This can FILLING RESERVOIR WITH CHAIN OIL: A) Place the saw on a level surface.
  • Page 22 WORKING WITH THE CHAINSAW 1. PREPARATION Before each use, check the following points to ensure that you can work safely. 2. CONDITION OF THE CHAINSAW Before starting work, inspect the chainsaw for damage to the housing, battery, saw chain and bar. Never operate an obviously damaged device. 3.
  • Page 23 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † FIG.9 OPERATION Danger! Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources. lf bar and chain jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
  • Page 24 PREPARATION FOR CUTTING Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection, Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft. Hold unit firmly with both hands.
  • Page 25 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. lf this should happen: Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE 1. REPLACE SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR The guide bar must be replaced when the guide groove of the guide bar is worn out. The spur gear on the bar is damaged or worn. Proceed as described in "Mounting the guide bar and saw chain". 2.
  • Page 27 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this chainsaw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 29 5240-056 20V MAX BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW † Key # Part # Part Name Q uantity 13-1 3122920201069001 Oil can 13-2 3194000101028001 Sealing gasket Oil can lid chain 13-3 3122920101161001 33SBAQA004160101 Screw 3121950101002001 Right casing 33DB625002011 Bearing 3421950101013001 Rotor Stator...
  • Page 30 Key # Part # Part Name Q uantity 33SFADC005350101 Hexagon socket screw 3221700101138001 The adjust pin 3121700201157001 Adjust the trigger 3121950301037001 Expansion pipe joint 3121950201038001 Outer tube 3121700301023001 Foam 3121700101103001 Hang buckle 3522720101047001 Belt...
  • Page 31 BRUSHLESS 8" POLE CHAINSAW WARRANTY † If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3 years for the battery and the charger.
  • Page 32 Includes 1 battery & 1 charger 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool 3 Year Limited Warranty on battery and charger 5240-056 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA Made in China ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 © 2024 Home Hardware Stores Limited CUSTOMER SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT...