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9
ENGLISH
avoid kickback and other forces which can result in
seriousinjury.
• Reduced‑Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small
radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger
zone on bar tip. A reduced‑ kickback guide bar is one which
has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number
and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance
with safety requirements for electric chainsaws.
• Reduced Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured
depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback
force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.
A reduced‑kickback chain is a chain which has met
kickback performance requirements when tested on the
representative sample of chainsaws.
Pole Saw Names and Terms
• Drive Sprocket or Sprocket ‑ The toothed part that drives
the sawchain.
• Guide Bar ‑ A solid railed structure that supports and
guides the sawchain.
• Guide Bar Scabbard ‑ Enclosure fitted over guide bar to
prevent tooth contact when saw is not inuse.
• Kickback ‑ The backward or upward motion, or both of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of
the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a
log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in thecut.
• Reduced Kickback Chain ‑ A chain that complies with
the kickback performance requirements. (when tested on a
representative sample of chainsaws.
• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar ‑ A guide bar which has
been demonstrated to reduce kickbacksignificantly.
• Replacement Saw Chain ‑ A chain that complies
with kickback performance requirements when tested
with specific chain saws. It may not meet performance
requirements when used with othersaws.
• Saw Chain ‑ A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut
the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported
by the guidebar.
• Spiked Bumper (Spike) ‑
The pointed tooth or teeth for
use when pruning to pivot the saw and maintain position
whilesawing.
• Switch ‑
A device that when operated will complete or
interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the
chainsaw.
• Switch Lockout ‑ A movable stop that prevents
the unintentional operation of the switch until
manuallyactuated.
• Trimming (Pruning) ‑ Process of cutting limbs from atree.
• Undercut ‑ An upward cut from underside of a log or limb.
This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting
with top of guidebar.
Storage
1 . Store indoors. The best storage place is one that is cool
and dry away from direct sunlight, excess heat or cold and
out of the reach ofchildren.
2 . Always reduce the tension off the chain again after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If
tension is not reduced, it can damage thesaw.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock orinjury.
Guard Against Kickback
WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when the nose or
tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the saw which could
result in serious injury touser.
The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is
running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling
the saw powerhead handle andauxiliary handle. DO NOT
use the pole as a graspingsurface.
• Do notoverreach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at alltimes.
• Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
ground or otherobstruction.
• Do not extend pole saw handle above shoulderheight.
• Use devices such as reduced kickback chain, chain braking
system and special guide bars that reduce the risks
associated withkickback.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or theequivalent.
• Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of
the guidebar.
• Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other
trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or
avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while
you are cutting through a particular log orbranch.
• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose
or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback. Check
tension at regular intervals with the motor stopped and
batteryremoved.
• Begin and continue cutting only with the chain moving at
full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is a
greater chance for kickback tooccur.
• Cut one branch at atime.
• Use extreme caution when re‑entering a previous cut.
Engage spiked bumpers into wood and allow chain to
reach full speed before proceeding withcut.
• Do not attempt plunge cuts or borecuts.
• Watch for shifting branches or other forces that could close
a cut and pinch or fall intochain.
Kickback Safety Features
WARNING: The following features are included on
your pole saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback;
however such features will not totally eliminate this
dangerous reaction. As a pole saw user do not rely only
on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions,
instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help
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