Ryobi UT15520C Pole Saw User Manual
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1. Tighten nut securely NOTE Check for tightness before each use to avoid serious injury or product damage POWER HEAD SHAFT GUIDE COUPLER RECESS BUTTON POSITIONING EXTENSION SHAFT SHOULDER STRAP CLIP Se SLIDE CLIP UP OR DOWN TO ADJUST SHOULDER STRAP Fig 4 E Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach shoulder strap clip to strap hanger Adjust by sliding the front clip up or down NOTE When properly adjusted the power head should be supported by the shoulder strap about hip level OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Limbing E Pruning PREPARATION FOR CUTTING E Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection E Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine is running Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the front h2. when operating this Protection equipment Keep Bystanders Away Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves when handling the pole Gloves pruner attachment and the saw chain Keep hands away from moving parts Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft 15 m away X Kickback DANGER Beware of kickback Hot Surfaces Indicates HOT SURFACES Keep all body parts away from all hot PINTA surfaces WY y Risk of Electrocution DANGER Risk of electrocution SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING A F Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury Bee ere 3 it A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could resu in death or serious injury S Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in A CAUTION minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts A WARNIN
3. E PURCHASED LOCALLY 17 STETE TY 1 NOTES WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser that this EXPAND IT brand product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace at Techtronic Industries North America Inc s discretion any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase E One year for the following units all Yard Broom Trimlite and Bandit models Two years if the product is used for personal family or household use 90 days if used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of the product found in the reasonable judgment of Techtronic Industries North America Inc to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor by an Expand it authorized service center The product including any defective part must be returned to an Expand it authorized service center within the warranty period The expense of delivering the product to the service center for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner Techtronic Industries North America Inc s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the
4. G A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual If you do not under stand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Expand it customer service for assistance The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision D result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or Kan Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CHAIN OILER TANK CAP SCABBARD KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1 STRAP HANGER PRUNER ATTACHMENT SHAFT LI Kee C CAP GEAR CASE SHOULDER STRAP EXTENSION SHAFT a COMBINATION WRENCH HANGER CAP Fig 1 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled E Carefully remove t
5. OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand it Pruner Attachment UT15520C Expand if Attachment System Your Expand it Pruner Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying an Expand it product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS l ger e 2 EE EE 3 Specific Safety RUGS ssiecccsecseceecsedoueeneceveevi gee seveues secectuwndieneveuea ge ne ddued SE e dane s nada duguieeseduinenenedduie KEES pees 4 elle 5 6 EENEG 7 le ET 7 8 OPSION WE 9 10 E Welte 11 15 lte te E nee le EE 15 Exploded View and Parts DEE 16 17 AAT gen Eed EELER 19 Parts Ordering and Seite 2 oEeEu ek ENNEN NEE a ri niana iaa Ea adaa Aaaa AE iaa naaa anarei ai Ea Back page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to fol low all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
6. S Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using pruner Know the tool Read and understand the operator s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 standards and hearing and head protec tion when operating this unit Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants jewelry of any kind or go barefoot Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 ft away Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medica tion Amoment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Do not operate in poor lighting Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the power head These parts get hot from operation Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury Always stop the engine and remove the sp
7. SS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME ORINCONVENIENCE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to all EXPAND IT brand products manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America Inc and sold in the United States and Canada To locate your nearest Expand it authorized service center dial 1 800 242 4672 B OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand it Pruner Attachment UT15520C Expand if Attachment System SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Expand it authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 800 242 4672 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER UT15520C SERIAL NUMBER TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 242 4672 983000 933 2 20 06 REV 00
8. andle E Hold unit firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so your body is to the left of the chain line Never use a left handed cross handed grip or any stance that places your body or arm across the chain line E Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting E Always wear shoulder strap for increased safety and to support the pruner E Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE See Figures 5 6 Follow these steps to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark Do not use a back and forth sawing motion E Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are cutting SECOND CUT LOAD H JJ YO p IL d i FIRST CUT 4 1 4 DIAMETER d i l FINAL Bis d l CUTTING GUIDE Make a shallow first cut 1 4 of limb diameter on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut Make a final cut close to trunk NOTE For second and final cuts from top of limb or branch hold front cutting guide against the limb being cut This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut Allow chain to cut for you exert only light downward pres
9. ark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam aged or missing parts Correct before using the pruner attachment Failure to do so can cause serious injury Use only original manufacturer s replacement parts Failure to do so may cause poor performance possible injury and will void your warranty Do not under any circumstance use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator s manual Avoid dangerous environments Do not use the attach ment in damp or wet locations Do not use in rain Use the right attachment Do not use attachment for any job except that for which it is intended Keep hands away from cutting area Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving Blade coasts after being turned off SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES E Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury Kickback may occur when the moving chain con tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant The
10. ctions in its proper use This applies to rentals as well as private owned units and also to the power head it is attached to To protect yourself from electrocution do not operate within 50 ft of overhead electrical lines To protect yourself from falling branches do not stand directly under the branch or limb being cut This unit should not be held at an angle over 60 from ground level Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mix ture Before you start the engine make sure the chain is not contacting any object Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury do not use this product with any AC power head Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Hearing and Head Wear eye hearing and head protection
11. e of the pruner shaft to ground increases the difficulty of making the first cut from the underside of limb increases Remove long branches in several stages Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more room to fall Work slowly keeping both hands on the tool with a firm grip Maintain secure footing and balance Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting Do not cut from a ladder this is extremely dangerous Leave this operation for professionals Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight Following proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping the bark from the main member Do not use the pruner for felling or bucking To prevent electrocution do not operate within 50 ft of overhead electrical lines Keep bystanders at least 50 ft away POSITION FOR STARTING See Figure 9 Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity Make sure noth ing can come in contact with the bar and chain including dirt on the ground 10 ech Minimum 50 ft Fig 8 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation
12. e to stop the engine may cause serious personal injury To install the attachment E Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner attachment E Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the positioning hole NOTE The attachment should only be operated with the blade in a vertical position If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shaft is not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place E Tighten the knob securely H Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power head A WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury To remove E Loosen the knob Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP AND STRAP HANGER See Figures 3 4 When operating this unit you must wear a shoulder strap to support the unit If your unit does not have a strap hanger installed on the power head shaft use the following instruc tions to install the hanger E Pull strap hanger apart and place over power head end of shaft position near the upper knob E Install bolt and lock nut
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14. evel with the top plate of the tooth Do not let the file dip or rock LEFT HAND E Using light but firm pressure stroke towards the front CUTTERS corner of the tooth Lift file away from the steel on each return stroke E Put a few firm strokes on every tooth File all left hand cutters in one direction Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction Occa sionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush RIGHT HAND CUTTERS MAINTENANCE CAUTION Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 25 There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage E To use the hanger cap push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft SECONDARY HANGER CAP Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button HOLE i locks into place BUTTON E The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well STORING THE PRUNER E Clean the pruner thoroughly and lubricate before storing E Store the pruner in a dry well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children E Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi cals and de icing salts E Always place the scabbard on the cutting blade before storing or when the pruner is not in use TROUBLESHOOTING we Bar and cha
15. he bar chain or performing any maintenance operation 11 DRIVECASE COVER TENSIONING PIN BAR NUT BAR BAR STUD SLOT eg CHAIN TENSIONING PIN HOLE BAR STUD Fig 12 CHAIN ROTATION SPROCKET BAR NUT m Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover E The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning pin MAINTENANCE E Place the bar onto the bar stud so that the chain tension ing pin fits into the chain tensioning pin hole E Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar groove The cutters on the top of the bar should face toward the bar tip in the direction of the chain rotation E Replace the drive case cover and reinstall the bar nut Tighten the bar nut finger tight only the bar must be free to move for tension adjustment E Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension ing screw clockwise assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning E Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag Release the tip of the bar and turn the chain tensioning screw 1 2 turn clockwise Repeat this process until sag does not exist E Hold the tip of the bar up and tighten the bar nut securely E Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar and the chain is snug but can be turned by hand without binding NOTE If chain is too tight it will no
16. he items from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKING LIST Expand it Pruner Attachment Bar and Chain Oil Extension Shaft Shoulder Strap Strap Hanger Hanger Cap Scabbard Combination Wrench Operator s Manual A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not remove the scabbard until the pruner is fully assembled and ready to use Failure to comply could result in possible serious personal injury ASSEMBLY CONNECTING POWER HEAD TO EXTENSION SHAFT AND PRUNER ATTACHMENT See Figure 2 The pruner attachment connects to the power head or for extra reach to an extension shaft by means of a coupler device A WARNING Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running Failur
17. in running hot and Check chain tension for overtight smoking condition Chain oil tank empty Motor runs but chain is not Chain tension too tight rotating Check guide bar and chain assembly Check guide bar and chain for damage 15 Tension chain Refer to Chain Ten sion earlier in this manual Check oil tank Retension chain Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual Inspect guide bar and chain for damage EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Key z 9 DJ OO SS ON U CO GO Co G GO C GO GO bM MM bM MM MM MM ch ch a a hb ch hb hb hb A DJ Oo Om E Go b HH OO OO OO JO OS Go h A OO oO OD Jo Om P Go h A O CO Part No 300949002 660934001 308512001 901374001 660913001 660911001 678284001 660935001 308532001 638277001 308513001 940657005 308514001 308511001 308010007 308224001 308519001 610617001 308520001 660912001 610618001 631060001 678354001 678356001 308521001 678355001 660936001 678353001 638281001 678375001 638282001 518019001 308523001 308524001 690583003 518405001 308487001 631055001 983000933 983000933R Description Oil Cap Assembly 2 ai sen et oe nee oh aa eee eae ae dee tiris Screw M5 X 18 MM ies cit ite resia eee ee ee a Oil Tank Cover Assembly 0000 es Oil Cover Gasket 3 219 3 de e eee EST des we iS eae oR isd Screw M5 xX 25MM 0
18. mooth and fast cutting the chain needs to be maintained properly The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips CUTTING CORNER are small and powdery the chain must be forced through the TOP PLATE wood during cutting or the chain cuts to one side During SIDE PLATE maintenance of the chain consider the following DEPTH GAUGE E Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the RIVET HOLE SN risk of a severe kickback J E Depth gauge or raker clearance setting determines the HEEL TOE height the cutter enters the wood and the size of the wood GULLET chip that is removed Too much clearance increases the potential for kickback Too little clearance decreases the size of the wood chip thus decreasing the chain s cutting ability E f cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood have service dealer sharpen chain HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 21 24 A WARNING Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform E Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not wobble Do all of your filing at the mid point of the bar Wear gloves for protection E Use a 5 32 in diameter round file and holder E Keep the file l
19. or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the unit except for carburetor adjustments shut off engine wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center A WARNING To avoid possible serious injury never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running The chain is very sharp always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 10 15 Replacement Bar Part Number 678375001 Replacement Chain Part Number 690583003 A WARNING To avoid possible serious injury stop engine before replacing t
20. r and Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bags and Straps Guide Bars Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America Inc reserves the right to change or improve the design of any EXPAND IT brand product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO YEAR ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN EXPAND IT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER MECHANIC S TRAVEL TIME TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES RENTAL OF ALIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED TRAVEL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OF REVENUE LO
21. required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any EXPAND IT brand product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by an Expand it authorized service center This warranty is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase for any EXPAND IT brand product that is used for rental or commercial purposes or any other income producing purpose This warranty does not cover any product that has been subject to misuse neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operators manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the EXPAND IT brand product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability 19 In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter Pulleys Starter Ropes Drive Belts Tines Felt Washers Hitch Pins Mulching Blades Blower Fans Blowe
22. result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of tool control which can result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the tool As a pruner user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise Sudden surprise contributes to accidents Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log branch fence or any other obstruction while you are operating the unit Always cut with the engine running at full speed Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the chain Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for this unit Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your applica tion The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable foot ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Never let anyone use the tool who has not received adequate instru
23. sure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can result Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed allow ing the engine to idle If you run the pruner at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear or damage can occur to the chain bar and engine Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb If this should happen Stop the engine Loosen the knob on the coupler Depress the button on the shaft twist and pull the shafts to separate the pruner from the power head If the limb can be reached from the ground lift the limb while holding the attachment This should release the pinch and free the pruner If the pruner is still trapped call a professional for assis tance Check the chain tension frequently when operating the unit Refer to Chain Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 7 8 This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in in diameter For best results observe the follow ing precautions Plan the cut carefully Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall Branches may fall in unexpected directions Do not stand directly under the branch being cut The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60 or less depending on the specific situa tion As the angl
24. t rotate Loosen the bar nut slightly and turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn coun terclockwise Lift the tip of the bar up and retighten bar nut A WARNING Check the chain tension frequently when operating the unit Never touch or adjust the chain while the engine is running The chain is very sharp always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain TRIMMER ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT See Figure 16 If the chain turns at idle the idle speed screw needs adjust ing on your trimmer engine Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement If the chain still moves at idle speed contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made A WARNING The chain should never turn at idle Turn the idle speed screw T counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made Serious per sonal injury may result from the chain turning at idle 12 MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 17 18 E Stop the engine before setting the chain tension Make sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain for additional DA A ei information O CH O CH A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the g
25. uide bar and the chain is snug but can be turned by hand without binding E The chain must be re tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove E During normal operation the temperature of the chain will increase The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 050 in 1 25 mm out of the bar groove NOTE New chains tend to stretch check chain tension frequently and tension as required CAUTION CHAIN OILER TANK A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling Check the cold tension before next use REPLACE CHAIN OILER See Figure 19 E Use Premium Bar and Chain Oil It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required E Remove the cap and carefully pour approximately 8 oz beet We of the bar and chain oil into the chain oiler tank E Replace the cap and tighten securely E Check and refill the chain oiler tank every time the engine is fueled NOTE Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated oils Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain 13 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE DEPTH GAUGE SETTING See Figure 20 A WARNING The chain is very sharp always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain Use only the replacement low kickback chain specified for this unit PARTS OF A CUTTER For s
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