Craftsman 71.74291, 71.74295, 24074295, 24074291 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
Convertible Cordless
18V Pole Saw Attachment
Model No. 71.74295
BEFORE returning this product,
first call:
(800) 539-6455
IMPORTANT OPERATING HINT:
When starting unit, first push the thumb switch
forward and then squeeze the control trigger. It is
NOT necessary to keep the thumb switch pushed
forward during use.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read this manual
and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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Warranty ..................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2
Operation ................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 12
Storage ..................................................................................................... 13
Accessories .............................................................................................. 13
Service ..................................................................................................... 13
Espa_ot .................................................................................................... 14
Fran£;ais.................................................................................................... 27
Craftsman One Year Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to manufacturer's defects within one
year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other
Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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WARNING: Some dust created by
using power tools contains chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTS: Handling the cord on
this units (or cords with accessories
sold for this product) will expose you
to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Please wash hands after handling the
cord.
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE
CORDLESS 18V TOOL SYSTEM
This product is for use only with the
Craftsman Convertible Cordless 18V
Tool System. Do not use the tool
attachments with any other system
or power source, and do not use any
tool attachment on the power handle
that is not intended for use with this
system.
WARNING: When using this tool,
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways
befollowedtoreducetheriskoffire,
electricshock,andpersonalinjury,
includingthefollowing:
Toreduceriskofinjury:
Beforeanyuse,besureeveryone
usingthiselectricproductreadsand
understandsallsafetyandoperation
instructionscontainedinthismanual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and
review frequently prior to use. Store in
wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS and weather
conditions when using this tool.
DO NOT USE battery operated
appliance in the rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN or
untrained individuals to use this pole
saw.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When
not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location - out of reach
of children.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do
the job better and with tess likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET away from
cutting area.
DRESS PROPERLY =Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
DON'T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use both hands to operate unit safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always
wear proper eye protection, and use a
face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR A HARDHAT when
operating the pole saw.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
FOOTWEAR, snug fitting clothing,
protective gloves, hearing protection
and head protection when using the
pole saw.
CARRYING THE POLE SAW =Always
carry the saw by gripping the fiberglass
pole at its balance point with the saw
chain in front of you for easy visibility.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep
the unit clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for service. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease,
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
- Don't carry the appliance while
holding the switch area. The unit is
shipped partly charged, and may start
inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If
any component of the appliance
experiences a hard impact, check that
no parts were damaged and verify that
the unit operates properly. Check for
misalignment or bending of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect operation.
A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or re-placed by an
authorized service center.
KEEP TOOLS SHARP and clean for
better and safer performance.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for
lubricating and changing accessories.
KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
REMOVE BATTERY from pole saw
when not in use, before servicing,
andwhenchangingaccessoriesand
attachmentssuchassawchainand
guidebar.
STAYALERT-Watchwhatyouare
doing.Usecommonsense.Donot
operatethetoolwhenyouaretired.
KEEPALLPARTSofthebodyaway
fromthesawchainwhenthemotoris
operating.
BEFOREYOUSTART THE SAW,
make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before
further use of the pole saw, a part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual.
HAVE DEFECTIVE SWITCHES
replaced by an authorized service
center.
DO NOT USE the pole saw if the
switch does not turn it on and off.
DO NOT OPERATE the pole saw if
it is damaged, improperly adjusted,
or it is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure the saw chain
stops when the trigger is released.
NEVER OPERATE THE POLE SAW
while standing on a ladder.
DO NOT CUT DOWN TREES with the
pole saw.
BE SURE TO have an escape route
from falling limbs.
ALWAYS ALLOW SPACE for limbs to
fall freely to the ground.
KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS
and animals at least 50 feet away
when using the pole saw.
NEVER OPERATE the pole saw within
50 feet of overhead electrical lines.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in severe injury.
NEVER STAND DIRECTLY under
the limb being cut. Falling limbs could
cause severe injury.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
CONSIDER WORK AREA
ENVIRONMENT. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size brush and
saplings because the slender material
may catch the chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
WHEN CUTTING A LIMB that is under
tension, be alert for spring-back so that
you will not be struck when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.
DO NOT USE pole saw in the rain.
DO NOT USE pole saw in damp or wet
locations.
DO NOT USE pole saw in the
presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
WHEN NOT IN USE, pole saw should
be stored in a dry, and high or locked-
up place - out of the reach of children.
ALWAYS USE THE BLADE
SCABBARD when carrying or storing
the pole saw.
ONLY CUT WOOD with the pole saw.
DO NOT USE the pole saw for
purpose not intended. For example
- do not use chain saw for cutting
plastic, masonry, or non-wood building
materials.
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
towardstheoperator.Pinchingthe
sawchainalongthetopoftheguide
barmaypushtheguidebarrapidly
backtowardstheoperator.Eitherof
thesereactionsmaycauseyoutolose
controlofthesawwhichcouldresultin
seriousinjurytouser.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
should be followed to minimize
kickback:
GRIP SAW FIRMLY = Hold the pole
saw firmly with both hands when the
motor is running. Use a firm grip
with thumb and fingers of one hand
encircling the control handle, and the
thumb and fingers of the other hand
encircling the fiberglass pole.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
KEEP PROPERFOOTING and
batanceatalttimes.
DO NOT LET the nose of the guide
bar contact a tog, branch, ground or
other obstruction.
ONLY USE REPLACEMENT bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer.
Store these instructions by folding in
half and sliding into the slot in the back
of the walt charging rack.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION: Do not use a replacement
chain unless:
It has been designated as
meeting the ANSI B175
kickback performance
requirements on that specific
powerhead;
It has been designated as
"Low-Kickback" saw chain
in accordance with ANSI
B175.1; or
It is the saw manufacturer's
replacement catalogue (or
equivalent) number.
Low-Kickback saw chain is a chain
which has met the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 when
tested on the representative sample of
chain saws.
Glossary of Terms
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The
toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Guide Bar-A solid railed structure that
supports and guides the saw chain.
Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted
over the guide bar to prevent contact
with the saw chain when the pole saw
is not in use.
Kickback - The backward and 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 the cut.
Low-Kickback Chain - A chain
that complies with the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1-1991 when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
-A guide bar which has been
demonstrated to reduce kickback
significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain -A chain
that complies with the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1-1991 when tested with specific
chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI
performance requirements when used
with other saws.
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 guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed
toothorteethforusewhenpruningto
pivotthesawandmaintainposition
whilesawing.
Switch- Adevicethatwhenoperated
willcompleteorinterruptanelectrical
powercircuittothemotorofthepole
saw.
Switch Lockout - A moveable stop that
prevents the unintentional operation d
the switch until manually actuated.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
SAW CHAIN
WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To
prevent accidental starting, always
remove the battery before installing
or removing the saw chain. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Sharp moving blade.
Always wear gloves when installing
or removing the saw chain. The saw
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Put the saw head on a fiat stable
surface. Remove the two socket
head screws using the provided
wrench (stored in the side of the
saw head housing) by turning them
counterclockwise. (see figure 1)
loosen the chain. (see figure 2) Lift the
chain away from the sprocket and out
of the groove in the guide bar.
Figure 2
To replace the chain, make sure that
the slot in the guide bar is over the 2
locating pins and that the adjustment
pin is in the hole below the slot. (see
figure 3)
Figure 3
Place the chain in the groove of the
guide bar and over the sprocket. Be
sure that the teeth on the saw chain
are facing the correct direction. The
arrows on the chain on the top side
of the bar should point forward. (see
figure 4)
Figure 1
Remove the sprocket cover, bar clamp
and socket head screws.
Remove the chain by turning the
socket head screw in the front d the
saw head counterclockwise, this wilt
Figure4
Rotatethesocketheadscrewonthe
frontofthesawheadclockwisetotake
uptheslackinthechain.(seefigure2
frompreviousstep)
Replacethesprocketcover,barclamp
andsocketheadscrewsinthatorder.
Adjustthetensiononthechainbefore
use.
front of the saw head to loosen or
tighten the chain as needed. When the
chain is the correct tension, tighten the
two socket head screws that hold the
bar clamp in place.
Do not over-tighten the chain as this
will lead to premature wear of the
chain and bar. Over-tightening can
also reduce battery life and cause the
circuit breaker to trip.
Check the tension on the chain often
when it is new. New chain stretches in
the initial few hours of use.
OILING THE CHAIN
Oil the chain before each use with
unused SAE30 weight motor oil or saw
chain oil. Lubricate the chain along its
entire length.
ADJUSTINGSAW CHAIN TENSION
With the battery removed from the
power handle, pull the center of the
chain away from the bar at the center
of the bar with your fingers (always
wear gloves). The tension is correct
when you can pull the chain 1/8"
from the bar and it snaps back when
released. (see figure 5) The chain
should not sag away from the bar.
Figure 5
To adjust the chain tension, loosen the
socket head screw that hold the bar
clamp.
Turn the socket head screw on the
CONNECTING POLE SAW
ATTACHMENTTO THE POWER
HANDLE
Be sure to follow the following safety
precautions when attaching and
detaching tools from the power handle.
Remove the battery from the handle
before attaching or detaching tools.
Never touch the control switches on
the power handle when attaching and
detaching tools
To attach the pole to the power
handle:
1. Twist the lock ring on the power
handle to the unlocked position. (see
figure 6)
Figure6
2.Insertthemaleendofthepower
handleinterfaceintothefemale
socketintheendoftheextensionpole
makingsurethatitisfirmlyseated.
(seefigure7)Theinterfaceiskeyed
sothatitwillonlygotogetherone
way.Thehandleandpoleshouldgo
togethereasily.Ifyouexperience
resistanceinputtingthemtogether,
checkthatthekeysonthehandleare
properlyalignedwiththeslotsinthe
pole.
Figure 7
3. Grasp the pote firmly with one hand
and twist the lock ring on the power
handle to the locked position with the
other hand.(see figure 8)
Figure8
To attach the saw head to the pole:
1. Twist the lock ring on the pole to the
unlocked position. (see figure 9)
Figure 9
2. Insert the male end of the pole
interface into the female socket in
the end of the saw head making sure
that it is firmly seated. The interface is
keyed so that it will only go together
one way. The pole and saw head
should go together easily. If you
experience resistance in putting them
together, check that the keys on the
pole are properly aligned with the slots
in the saw head.
3. Grasp the saw head firmly with one
hand and twist the lock ring on the pole
to the locked position with the other
hand. (see figure 10)
Figure10
CAUTION:Thesawheadhassafety
featuresthatpreventattachingit
directlytothepowerhandlewithout
thepoleinbetween.Donotattemptto
defeatthesesafetyfeaturesandattach
thesawheaddirectlytothepower
handle.Doingsocouldresultinsevere
personalinjury.
thecorrespondingslotintheendofthe
powerhandle.(seefigure12)
Figure12
2.Insertthebatteryfullyintothe
handlemakingsurethatthespring-
loadedbuttonsoneachsideofthe
batterypacksnapintoplaceinthe
handle.
Todetachthesawheadorpole:
1.Graspthesawheadorpolefirmly
withonehandandtwistthelockring
totheunlockedpositionwiththeother
hand.(seefigure11)
Figure11
2.Pullthesawheadandpole
apart.Thepowerhandleandtool
attachmentsshouldseparateeasily.
Iftheydonot,checktobesurethat
thelockringsareinthefullyunlocked
position.
AttachingtheBattery
1.Aligntheribonthebatterypackwith
RemovingtheBattery
1.Depressthespring-loaded
buttonsonbothsidesofthebattery
simultaneously.(seefigure13)
Figure13
2.Pullthebatterypackstraightout
fromthehandle.
To turn the tool on:
1. Grip the control grip firmly with one
hand and grip the extension pole on
the pole saw with the other hand.
2. Push the trigger that your thumb
rests on straight forward, this is the
safety release or switch lockout. (see
figure 14)
Figure14
3.Whileholdingtheswitchlockout
underyourthumbintheforward
position,useyourfingerstopull
upwardonthecontroltrigger.(see
figure15)Thiswillenergizethesaw
andallowyoutodoyourwork.Itis
NOTnecessarytokeeppressureon
thethumbswitchafterthetoolhas
started.
Pleasenotethatthetoolwiltnotstartif
thelockringsarenotinthefullylocked
position.
Figure15
aprolongedstall.Thisdevicewill
causethetooltostopoperatingifan
overloadconditionexists.Ifthepole
sawbecomesjammedonabranch,
releasethecontroltriggerimmediately.
If,afterclearingthejam,thepolesaw
doesnotrestart,checktoseeifthe
circuitbreakerhaspopped(seefigure
16).Thecircuitbreakercanbereset
bysimplywaiting30secondsandthen
pushingitbackinuntilitclicks.You
maythenresumenormaltrimming.
circuitbreaker
Figure16
EXTENDING THE POLE
To extend the pole, lay the pole saw
on a horizontal surface. Hold the black
hand grip on the bottom section of the
pole with one hand while turning the
red hand grip counterclockwise with
the other hand. Slide the extension
pole to the desired length and tighten
by turning the red hand grip clockwise.
(see figure 17)
To turn the tool off:
1. Release the control and the tool will
turn off. The thumb switch will return
to the rearward position to prevent
accidental re-starting of the tool.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The pole saw attachment incorporates
a circuit breaker which will protect
the hedge trimmer in the event of
Figure 17
CAUTION: Never adjust the pole
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length with the pole saw standing
vertically. The top section of the pole
could descend rapidly and pinch your
hand.
PIVOTING THE SAW HEAD
The pole is designed to pivot at the top
end to allow the saw head to contact
branches in the most advantageous
position. To pivot the saw head,
squeeze the two black buttons at
the top of the pole (only the left side
button will actually depress), pivot the
saw head to the desired position, and
release the buttons to lock the saw
head in place. (see figure 18)
Figure 18
PRUNING WITH THE POLE SAW
HOLDING THE POLE SAW - Hold the
pole saw firmly with both hands when
the motor is running. Use a firm grip
with thumb and fingers of one hand
encircling the control handle, and the
thumb and fingers of the other hand
encircling the fiberglass pole. (see
figure 19)
Figure 19
USING THE POLE SAW =Atways be
sure of your footing and hold the pole
saw firmly with both hands while the
motor is running.
NEVER STAND ON A LADDER -
Only operate the pole saw with both
feet planted firmly on the ground.
OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES
- Never operate the pole saw within
50 feet of overhead electrical lines,
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in severe injury,
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 to user.
To Cut Branches From a Tree:
Make sure the saw is running before
attempting to make a cut.
Using light pressure make a cut on
the underside of the branch six inches
from the trunk using the top side of the
chain. This cut should be no deeper
than 1/3 the thickness of the branch.
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Then make the final cut from the top of
the branch using the bottom side of the
chain. (see figure 20)
Figure 21
Figure 20
Making the initial cut on the underside
of the branch will prevent the branch
from splintering when it falls away from
the tree. Never try to cut the branch
completely from the underside. This
will cause the branch to bind on the
chain and could stall the motor causing
damage to the saw.
Do not stop the saw until after it is
removed from the cut. Release the
trigger to stop the saw. Be sure the
chain has come to a complete stop
before setting the pole saw down. The
chain will immediately become dull if it
contacts the ground while still running.
WALL BRACKET
Mount the wall bracket securely to
the wall; attach with screws to a wall
stud. The use of wall board anchors
is NOT recommended. Place the tool
attachment in the walt bracket as
shown for convenient storage. (see
figure 21)
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WARNING: Always remove the battery
when performing any maintenance on
the power handle or a tool attachment
that is connected to the power handle.
WARNING: Always keep hands away
from the triggers when performing
maintenance.
LUBRICATION - See operating
instructions for specific information
on lubricating the chain. Periodic
lubrication of other parts is not
required.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS
- Use only a dry brush or a cloth
with warm water and mild soap to
clean plastic parts. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which
could damage the plastic. Never use
gasoline, turpentine, paint thinner or
similar fluids. Never spray-wash tool
or immerse in water. Water or liquid
inside the tool can cause serious
damage to the unit.
DROPPING THE UNIT - If you drop
the unit, carefully inspect it for any
damage before using it again. Have
the unit professionally repaired if
damage has occurred.
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TEMPERATURE - Temperature
extremes limit the useful life of the
battery. The best storage place is one
that is cool and dry. Store the tool
away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store
where temperatures go below +40 F or
above +120 F.
PREVENTING CORROSION =
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain compounds that greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do
not store the appliance on or adjacent
to fertilizers or chemicals.
REPLACEMENT PARTS - For
optimum cutting results and the
assurance of top performance, it
is recommended that only Sears
Craftsman replacement blades and
cutting line be used.
WARNING: Use only Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts
available from Sears. Use of non-
Craftsman accessories could be
hazardous. Call 1-800-366-PART.
BATTERY RECYCLING - To preserve
natural resources, please recycle or
dispose of this product's NICKEL-
CADMIUM (NiOd) BATTERY
properly. Local, state and federal laws
prohibit disposal of NiCd batteries
in ordinary trash. The manufacturer
is a participant in the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
recycling program. We have paid
a fee to allow for these batteries to
be properly disposed of via a RBRC
collection site (various retailers are
also RBRC participants). Please call
the RBRC toll free number at (800)
822-8837 or visit the RBRC web site
at www.rbrc.com to find a battery
collection center near you.
If you see any condition that may
affect safe operation, or if you have
any questions, contact our customer
service number at:
1-800-539-6455
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