40V Lithium Ion Cordless Pole Saw MODEL # 106071 (106070 Kit) Operation Manual ! This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information Intended Use ...........................................................................................4 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................4 General Safety .........................................................................................5 Safety Icons .............................................................................................6 Overview of Components...............................
Important Safety Information ! WARNING WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating the pole saw. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this pole saw who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a pole saw can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this pole saw if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Important Safety Information General Safety Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. ! DANGER READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. • Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. • Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Information Kickback Kickback occurs when the tip of the guide rail touches an object or when the saw chain becomes jammed in the cut. If the rail tip touches an object, this may throw the guide rail upwards and in the direction of the operator. If the saw chain jams on the upper edge of the guide rail, the rail may quickly recoil in the direction of the operator.
Overview of Components 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 8 19 20 18 9 17 21 10 22 23 11 24 16 15 12 13 14 B Insertion slot for battery C Handle D Switch interlock E On/Off switch F Shoulder belt G Fastening loop for shoulder belt H Upper shaft I Front handle J Shaft coupling K Lower shaft L Housing w/ ventilation openings M Oil tank w/ oil level indicator N Oil tank cover O Saw rail P Saw chain Q Protection hood R Hand wheel S Chain tensioning wheel T Chain cover U Spiked bumper V Battery* EP20 (2.
Operation ! WARNING Switch the unit off and remove the battery if the unit is left unattended; before checking, cleaning or performing other work on the unit; or if the unit starts vibrating excessively. Before initial operation Unpack the pole saw and accessories and check that no parts are missing or damaged. NOTE: The batteries (optional; depending on delivery scope) are not fully charged on delivery. Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries fully. See user manual of the battery charger.
Operation • Open the oil tank cover A (see Figure 1). Before opening, clean if required. • Carefully pour in the chain lubricating oil until it reaches the upper mark on the oil level indicator B. • Close the oil tank cover A. • Check the chain oil level even during operation and top up with chain oil if required. Figure 1 Checking the chain lubrication • Start the unit (see section “Switching on/off the power tool”. • Hold running saw chain for some time approx. 15 cm above a suitable surface.
Operation Adjustments before using ! WARNING Before performing any work on the garden tool, remove the battery. Assembling and adjusting the shoulder belt • Open retaining hook and hook onto the fastening eye on the housing (see Figure 4). • Adjust the shoulder belt to your height. Adjust the shaft length. To adapt to the working height the shaft length can be varied up to 17.7 inches (see Figure 5). • Loosen the threaded sleeve on the shaft coupling 1.
Operation Switching on/off the power tool Switching on ! WARNING Make certain that the saw chain has not yet been positioned for cutting and is not touching any other objects. • Hold the saw firmly with both hands and ensure that there are no people (particularly children) or animals in the immediate vicinity. Figure 7 First press and hold the switch interlock 1 (see Figure7). • Then press the On/Off switch 2. Switching off • Release the On/Off switch.
Operation Correct posture ! WARNING Never work on unstable ground! Never work while standing on a ladder! Use only when weather conditions are favourable! • Stand with both legs firmly on the ground. • Always hold the power tool with both hands! • Look over the working area and remove any obstructions. • Switch the pole saw on before starting the cut. • Apply a uniform pressure to the unit without excessive force.
Maintenance ! DANGER Before performing any work on the pole saw, remove the battery. Risk of injury by the sharp cutters! Wear protective gloves. The user should perform only the maintenance work described below. All other work, in particular motor maintenance and repairs, must be performed by a trained specialist. Improper work may damage the power tool and result in injuries. Have power tool inspected once a year at a service center.
Maintenance ! CAUTION The teeth on the saw chain are very sharp! Wear protective gloves when handling the chain. An incorrectly attached saw chain will cause the power tool to cut in an uncontrolled manner! Figure 10 When attaching the chain, observe the running direction! Changing saw rail and saw chain Place the pole saw on any suitable flat surface. • Unscrew the hand wheel anti-clockwise until the saw rail can be moved by hand 1 (see Figure 10).
Maintenance • Tighten the chain tensioning wheel anticlockwise to tension the chain 9 (see Figure 14). The saw chain must not sag, but it should be possible to pull it 1/16” - 1/8” off the saw rail in the middle of the saw rail. • Tighten the hand wheel to attach the rail and the cover 10. • Turn the saw chain by hand to check that it runs perfectly. It must slide freely in the rail. Figure 14 NOTE: Check and re-adjust the tension of a new chain after working for a few minutes.
Warranty & Specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.redbackpowerusa.
