Form No. 3447-168 Rev A Pole Saw Attachment Flex-Force Power System™ 60V MAX String Trimmer Model No. 88714—Serial No. 321000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
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Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 7 Setup ........................................................................ 8 Installing the Bar and Chain ................................ 8 Connecting the Attachment to the Power Head ............................................................... 9 Adding Bar and Chain Oil to the Pole Saw.........................................................
III. Pole Saw Safety Warnings - Power tool use and care left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
IV. Battery tool use and care V. Service 1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 1. 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. 2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
VI. Pole saw safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the saw chain is moving. Make sure the switch is off and the battery disconnected when clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. Before you start the pole saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal145-3134 145-3134 decal139-5345 139-5345 1.
Setup Installing the Bar and Chain DANGER Contact with the pole saw teeth can cause serious personal injury. • Remove the battery pack before adjusting or maintaining the pole saw. • Always wear gloves when adjusting or maintaining the pole saw. 1. 2. Place the pole saw on a flat surface and do not install the battery pack. Remove the side cover; turn the bar cover screw counterclockwise until the screw is removed and then remove the side cover (Figure 3). g358884 Figure 3 1. Cover nut 2. Chain cover 5.
You may need to rotate the chain-tensioning screw to fit the stud into the slot on the guide bar (Figure 14). 6. Install the side cover and bar cover screw and loosely tighten the side cover by turning the screw clockwise. 7. Adjust the chain tension; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension (page 15). Connecting the Attachment to the Power Head 1. Install the square shaft of the attachment into the square shaft of the power head (A of Figure 4). 2.
Specifications Product Overview Model 88714, attaches to 51832/51832T Bar Length (with 88619 and 88621 equipped) 25.4 cm (10 inches) Chain Gauge (with 88619 and 88621 equipped) 0.050 inches Chain Pitch (with 88619 and 88621 equipped) 1/4 inch Chain Length (with 88619 and 88621 equipped) 58 links Rated Voltage 60V DC maximum, 54 VDC nominal usage Weight (without a battery) 4.2 kg (9.
Operation Before Using the Pole Saw Before using the pole saw, do the following: • Check the chain tension; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension (page 15). • Clean the pole saw components, inspect them for excessive wear or damage, and replace them as needed; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive Sprocket (page 16). • Check the chain for sharpness and damage, and sharpen or replace as needed; refer to Sharpening the Chain (page 17).
Removing the Attachment from the Power Head 1. Ensure that the battery pack is removed from the power head; refer to Removing the Battery Pack from the Power Head (page 11). 2. Loosen the screw-handle on the shaft connector (Figure 4). 3. Press the locking button down while pulling the 2 shafts apart (Figure 4). g318677 Figure 9 1. Kickback area (nose, top of the bar) Cutting with the Pole Saw WARNING 1. Grip the pole saw with 2 hands. 2.
Pruning a Tree WARNING Cutting higher limbs from a tree off the ground can put you in an unstable position that could be unsafe for you while handling a pole saw, resulting in possible serious personal injury or death to you or bystanders. When cutting limbs from a standing tree, use the following practices: • Do not climb on limbs or branches with a pole saw. • Do not overreach, and cut with both hands on the pole saw.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or daily After each battery drain cycle Every 10 hours Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • • • • • Check the oil level and add bar and chain oil if necessary. Check that oil is flowing to the chain. Check the chain tension and adjust it if necessary.
the Battery Pack from the Power Head (page 11). B. C. 4. Turn the screw on the bottom of the pole saw head according to the diagram on the side cover to increase or decrease the flow of oil. 1. Place the pole saw on a level surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack from the Power Head (page 11). 2. Allow the saw chain to cool. Important: Do not tension a hot chain; it may contract as it cools, resulting in an overtightened chain.
Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive Sprocket Yearly or before storage DANGER Contact with the pole saw teeth can cause serious personal injury. • Remove the battery pack before adjusting or maintaining the pole saw. • Always wear gloves when adjusting or maintaining the pole saw. g358881 1. Place the pole saw on a flat surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack from the Power Head (page 11). 2.
Installing the Guide Bar and Chain You may need to rotate the chain-tensioning screw to fit the stud into the slot on the guide bar (Figure 15). 6. Inspect the drive sprocket; if it is excessively worn or damaged, replace it; contact your authorized service dealer. 7. Check the oil outlet (Figure 15) for debris and clean the area if necessary. 8.
Storage Important: Store the machine, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 10). Important: If you are storing the battery pack for the off-season, charge it until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn green on the battery. Do not store a fully charged or fully depleted battery.
Troubleshooting Perform only the steps described in these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance, and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself. Problem The pole saw does not run or does not run continuously. Possible Cause 1. The battery pack is low on charge. 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. The battery pack is not fully seated. 2.
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