Kobalt KPS 80-06 User Manual
ITEM #0651250
40 V LITHIUM-ION POLE SAW
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Monday - Friday.
AB141021
MODEL #KPS 80-06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specications .............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3
Symbols...................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation ................................................................................................................................ 7
Know Your Pole Saw ................................................................................................................. 8
Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................................... 9
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................... 9
Care and Maintenance............................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 19
Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 19
Replacement Parts List ........................................................................................................... 20
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Battery
Bar Length
Chain Pitch
Chain Type
Guide Bar Type
Weight
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
Cordless, Battery-powered
40 V Lithium-ion
8 in. (20.3 cm)
3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
91PJ033
080NDEA318
7.96 lbs. (3.6 kg)
B
C
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Handle pole 1
B Extension pole 1
C Power head pole 1
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
hrs Hours Time
n
o
No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
/min Per Minute
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Eye and Head Protection
Gloves
Safety Footwear
Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback.
Risk of Electrocution DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
Electric Shock
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per
minute.
Designates that this tool is in compliance with
Lithium-Ion battery recycling program requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye and head protection when operating this
equipment.
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
handling the pole saw and the blade.
Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this
equipment.
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe
safe practices can result in electric shock.
No Hands Symbol
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
result in serious personal injury.
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SYMBOLS
Save these Instructions
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
WARNING
• To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We
recommend a wide vision 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar
with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow
all safety instructions listed below can result in serious personal injury.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as complying with ANSI Z87.1 standard as
well as head protection when operating this product.
• Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose tting clothing,
short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
• Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
• Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are
tired, ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
• When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place — out of the reach of
children.
• Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance,
possible injury, and will void your warranty.
• Use the right appliance. Do not use the product for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables
better control of the product in unexpected situations.
• Do not force the product. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
CAUTION: Chain coasts after being turned off.
Specic safety rules
• Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the
moving chain contacts 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 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, which can cause loss of control and may result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into the product. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
• Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
• 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. Have a planned retreat path.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the product.
• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. (15 m) of overhead electrical
lines.
• Before starting the motor, make sure the chain is not contacting any object. 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.
• Turn off the motor and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
• Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specied for the unit.
• Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from one hand operation. This saw is intended for
two-handed use.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and saplings because slender material may
catch the saw 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 tension in wood bers are released.
• To avoid accidental starting, never carry a battery operated product with your nger on the switch.
Be sure switch is off when inserting the battery.
• Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect battery
periodically and, if damaged, have it replaced. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
• Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other 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, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
• Remove the battery from pole saw when not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
• Service on the product must be performed by qualied repair personnel only. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the
product.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this
product. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of
the product and possible injury.
Service
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualied service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized service center
for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
PREPARATION
Before beginning to assemble the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with
package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
Helpful Tools (not included): Phillips screwdriver for tightening the chain.
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