Milwaukee M18 FUEL 49-16-2720 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Cat. No. / No de cat.
49-16-2720
M18 FUEL™ 10" POLE SAW ATTACHMENT W/ QUIK-LOK™
ACCESSOIRE DE SCIE A LONG MANCHE DE 254 mm (10")
M18 FUEL™ AVEC QUIK-LOK™
ACCESORIO DE LA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA DE 254 mm (10")
M18 FUEL™ CON QUIK-LOK™
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL
WARNING
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
tions, illustrations and specica-
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the o-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations dierent from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
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• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
WARNING
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR POLE SAW
• Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its power head. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury. Use tool only as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by MILWAUKEE.
• Always wear eye, hearing, and head protection,
and protective clothing and footwear, according
to the operation being performed. Wear heavy,
long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Contain long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Do not wear short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
•This tool is for use in trimming and pruning wood
only. Do not use for felling trees or branches over
9" diameter, or cutting other materials such as
metal or plastic. Do not cut vines and/or small
underbrush.
•
signed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with electric power lines.
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
electric power lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before use.
•Do not extend tool by more than one attachment
extension. Additional attachment extensions will
make the pole unstable and dicult to control, which
could result in injury.
• When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of
the tool during use.
Do not operate near electric power
lines. The unit has not been de-
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a rm grip. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
• Do not operate a pole saw in a tree, on a ladder,
from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation
of a pole saw in this manner could result in serious
personal injury.
•Identify a clear retreat path before beginning a cut.
Falling limbs and branches will cause injury.
•Keep face, hands and feet clear of moving parts at
all times. Moving parts can cause severe lacerations.
• Before you start the tool, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention
while operating saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wir-
ing. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the saw "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
• Before starting the tool check the work area for
hidden objects, such as wire fencing, posts, etc.
Striking a solid object could cause loss of control and
serious personal injury.
•Brace for unexpected movement when contact
is made with a hard object. Loss of control could
result in serious injury.
•Do not stand directly under branch/limb being
cut. Falling debris will cause injury. Do not use
tool at an angle greater than 60° to ground level.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the pole
saw only when standing on xed, secure and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a
loss of balance or control of the tool.
• Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
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 sudden 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 tool which could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your tool. As a pole saw user, you should
take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling the tool handles, with both hands on the
tool and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the tool.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace-
ment guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
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• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
WARNING
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
• Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the tool. Make sure
the switch is o and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected actuation of the tool while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
• Do not attempt to limb or trim a tree until you have
an understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while limbing or trimming a tree.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood bres
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the op-
erator and/or throw the tool out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you o balance.
• Stop the tool before setting it down.
• Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid ac-
cidental starting. Proper handling of the tool will
prevent injury.
• Always turn o the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with nger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• When transporting or storing the pole saw always
t the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the pole
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving saw chain.
• Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• Always turn o the tool and then remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories.
•
Use only recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
• Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
•
Chain is sharp. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-
ing and changing the bar and chain. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
Other Safety Rules
• Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and ani-
mals out of the work area while starting or cutting
with the tool.
• Dress Properly - Wear snug tting clothing. Always
wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans
or chaps made of cut resistant material or ones that
contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety
footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve
your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not
wear loose tting clothing, which could be drawn into
the motor or catch the chain or underbrush. Secure
hair so it is above shoulder level. Wear hearing and
head protection.
• Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
• Always be aware of what you are doing when us-
ing the tool. Use common sense. Do not operate
the tool when you are tired, ill, or under the inuence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the unit is running.
• Never let anyone use your tool who has not re-
ceived adequate instructions in its proper use.
This applies to rentals as well as privately owned tools.
•Do not hang from pull hook.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
Cat. No. ................................................ 49-16-2720
Power Head ............................................... 2825-20
3' Extension Attachment ....................... 49-16-2721
RPM ........................................................... 0 - 4600
Chain Speed ...........................1693 ft/min (8.6 m/s)
Bar Length .........................................10" (254 mm)
Cutting Capacity ..................................9" (230 mm)
Min Branch Diameter ............................1/4" (6 mm)
Max Branch Diameter ..........................9" (230 mm)
Chain Oil Tank Capacity ................ 4.7 oz (140 mL)
Replacement Bar .................................. 48-09-5001
Bar Groove Width ..........................0.043" (1.1 mm)
Replacement Chain ..............................49-16-2723
Chain Type ........................................Low Kickback
Chain Pitch ..................... 3/8" (9.5 mm) Low Prole
Chain Drive Teeth ................................................40
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SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DANGER
C
US
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SYMBOLOGY
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Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Safety Alert Symbol
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1. Guide bar cover
2. Saw chain
3. Guide bar nut
4. Pull hook
5. Chain tension adjustment
indicator
6. Chain tension adjustment
7. Drive cover
8. Guide bar
9. Direction of rotation
indicator
10. Oil cap
11. Hand grip
12. Attachment pole
13. Detent
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Read operator’s manual
Always wear eye protection and
use proper personal protective
equipment.
Wear non-slip safety footwear
Wear protective gloves
Keep tool at least 50' away from
electric power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50' away
during use.
Avoid contact with bar tip
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Chain Oil Reservoir
Chain Direction
Chain Tension Adjustment
Beware of kickback.
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UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
CAUTION
Before use, read manual and labels
sembly and use instructions are provided in the
power head manual. Connect the attachment to
the power head in accordance with the power
head manual.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories.
chain.
Use
Low Kickback Saw Chains - The rakers (depth
gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force
of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from
digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only
use replacement chain that is equivalent to original
chain or has been certied as low kickback chain
per ANSI B175.1.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life,
they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra
caution should be used.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Place the tool on a at, rm surface.
3. Remove the drive cover by removing the guide
bar nuts using the adjustment tool.
of the power head. Important as-
Chain is sharp. Always wear protective gloves when handling the
Replacing/Adjusting the
Saw Chain and Bar
8. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around
the entire guide bar.
9. Loop the chain around the hub and t the bar
around the bolt.
Hub
Bolt
10. Replace the drive cover.
11. Use the adjustment tool to rotate the chain ten-
sioning screw to increase tension (clockwise)
until the chain is snug around the guide bar.
• The tension is correct when the chain snaps back
after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away from the
guide bar. No sag should be visible in the chain.
4. Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise with the adjustment tool.
5. Pull the guide bar o of the guide bar bolts and
unloop the chain from the drive hub. CAUTION!
Saw Chain is sharp.
6. Remove the chain from the guide bar groove.
CAUTION! Saw Chain is sharp. Inspect guide bar
for cracks or wear; replace if damaged.
7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain around the
guide bar in the direction indicated on the tool
.
• Do not over-tension the chain - excess tension
will cause excessive wear and will reduce the
life of the chain and could damage the bar.
• New chains could stretch and loosen during
initial use. Remove battery pack and check
chain tension frequently during the rst two
hours of use.
12. Tighten the guide bar nuts securely.
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of the
tool during use.
To install the strap:
1. Remove the battery
pack.
2. Fit the pole clip around
the power head pole
between the front handle and rear handle in
a location comfortable
during use.
3. Insert the bolt through
the pole clip and strap
bevel. Thread the nut
onto the bolt and tight-
en securely.
4. Clip the strap carabiner to the bevel.
To wear the strap:
1. Put your right arm
and head through the
strap.
2. Adjust the strap clips
to change the strap
length to t comfortably.
3. Slide the neck pad to
the appropriate posi-
tion.
To unclip the strap:
1. Hold the tool by the front handle with your left hand.
2. Grip the carabiner with your right hand and unclip
by pushing in the gate and it sliding o the bevel.
Do not extend tool by more than one extension
attachment. Additional extension attachments will
make the pole unstable and dicult to control, which
could result in injury.
To install an attachment or extension:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the lock knob.
3. Slide the pole into the Quik-Lok™ latch. The de-
tent on the pole should line up with the slot in the
Quik-Lok™ latch.
4. Push the sections together securely. Tug on the
poles to ensure they are secure.
5. Tighten the lock knob.
Quik-Lok ™ release button
(Available as an accessory)
Gate
Bolt
Pole
clip
Quik-Lok™ System
Extension Attachment
(Available as an accessory)
Attachment pole
Carabiner
Bevel
Nut
Chain Oil
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Fill oil reservoir with chain oil (not
when tank is less than 1/4 full. Failure to oil the
chain will cause damage to the bar and chain.
Check oil level frequently and ll the oil reservoir after
each full battery discharge. Use a high quality chain
oil. The oil will keep the saw chain and guide bar
properly lubricated. Never run the tool without chain
oil. Keep the reservoir more than 1/4 full to ensure
sucient oil is available for the job. Always lightly oil
the chain when storing to prevent rust. Always empty
the oil tank when storing to prevent leakage.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a vegetable based
chain oil when pruning trees. Mineral oil may harm
trees. Never use waste oil automotive oil, or very
thick oils. These could damage the tool.
provided) before starting the tool and
Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Place the tool on a at, rm surface, blade side down.
3. Unscrew the oil cap.
4. Carefully ll reservoir with chain oil.
5. Tighten oil cap securely.
6. Repeat as needed during use.
7. Periodically check that the saw chain is lubricat-
ing correctly:
• With a full reservoir, hold the tool with the tip of
the guide bar pointing down toward a light-colored
surface.
• Run the tool for approximately 30 seconds.
• An oil line should become visible on the light
surface.
• If not, remove and clean the guide bar thoroughly.
Ensure the guide bar sprocket (at the tip) rotates
freely.
• If the lubrication system still does not work prop-
erly, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
Transporting Tool
Carry the tool by the front handle
er handling of the tool will prevent injury.
Always turn o the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with
nger on the trigger. Accidental starting can
cause serious personal injury.
Before transporting, always:
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Place the cover over the guide bar.
When using this attachment, only HIGH
SPEED is recommended. Use the speed
control button to select HIGH SPEED.
to avoid accidental starting. Prop-
Selecting the Speed
High
Power head
To remove an attachment or extension:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the lock knob.
3. Push in the Quik-Lok™ release button and pull
the poles apart.
Lock knob
Detent
Low
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OPERATION
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Never cut near power
other electric sources. If bar and chain
jams on any electrical cord or line, DO
NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the tool by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from
you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical
service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the bar and chain from the line
or cord. Contact with the bar, chain, other con-
ductive parts of the tool or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
tions listed below may result in electric shock,
re and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See Important Safety
Instructions "Guard Against Kickback", to avoid
the risk of kickback.
• Always wear eye protection with side shield, as
well as head and hearing protection. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut with right hand
holding tool above chest height. Make sure
lines, electric cords, or
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instruc-
your footing is rm. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet.
• Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sucient to inict serious injury.
• Use a rm grip with your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the rear handle
so that your body is to the left of the guide bar.
• Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on the
rear handles and right hand on the front handle).
• Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar when operating the tool.
• Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward posi-
tion or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You
may loose control of tool causing severe injury.
• Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a
diameter greater that the length of the guide
bar. Only properly trained professionals should
perform these cuts. Performing these types of
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
or serious personal injury.
• Keep the tool running at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on tool at end of cut.
• When not in use always remove the battery.
• Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
Kickback
Kickback may occur
contacts an object at the upper portion
of the tip of the guide bar or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw
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 saw 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 pole saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
when the moving chain
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The following precautions should be followed to
WARNING
minimize kickback:
• Always grip the tool rmly with both
hands. Hold the tool rmly with both
hands when the unit is running.
• The tool can be held in multiple ori-
entations depending on the grip used. Keep your
right hand on the trigger handle and grip either the
front handle or pole hand grip with your left hand.
To increase control, always hold the tool using the
hand grip when using the attachment extension.
• Use your thumbs and ngers to fully encircle the
tool handles. A rm grip together with a sti left
arm will help you maintain control of the tool if
kickback occurs.
• 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 that could be hit while you are
operating the tool.
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
• Use replacement parts such as low kickback chain
and special guide bars that reduce the risks associ-
ated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specied
by the manufacturer for the tool.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sud-
den surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Do not cut with right hand holding power unit above
shoulder height. Do not overreach when cutting.
• Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain.
• Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where
wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must
be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the
bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting
along the top edge.
Reaction
Direction of
rotation
Turning the Tool On / O
Always be sure of your footing and
The ngers should encircle the handle and the
thumb should be wrapped under the handlebar to
resist kickback. Keep body to the left of the chain
line. Always keep your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the rear handle so
that your body is to the left of the chain line.
Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past
the chain line.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
1. WARNING! Always remove the guide bar cover
before use.
2. Insert the battery pack.
3. Grip the tool securely with both hands, keeping
body out of line with the chain.
4. To start the tool, squeeze the lock-o lever and
pull the trigger.
5. Allow tool to come to full speed before contacting
workpiece.
6. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed up to the maximum set by
the speed control button.
7. To stop the tool release the trigger. Make sure the tool
comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.
grip the tool rmly with both hands.
Direction of
rotation
Reaction
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WARNING
Never attempt to lock the trigger in
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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the ON position.
Proper Cutting Stance
Minimum
50' 15m
Always use the proper cutting
Never kneel when using the tool. Kneeling could
result in loss of stability and control of the tool
resulting in serious personal injury.
• Weight should be balanced with both feet on
solid ground.
• Your body should always be to the left of the
chain line.
• Thumb should be on underside of handlebar.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the “feel” of using the tool before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the tool o.
• Squeeze the switch trigger and let the chain acceler-
ate to full speed before entering the cut.
• Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
• Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting,
maintain a steady speed.
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light down-
ward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or unit can result.
• Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is
completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the
tool without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
• Do not put pressure on the tool at the end of cut.
• Cut only wood or materials made from wood, no
sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood
building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the tool. Allow no
person to use this tool who has not read this Operator’s Manual or received adequate instructions for
the safe and proper use of this tool.
• When cutting, keep everyone - helpers, bystanders,
children, and animals - a safe distance from the cut-
ting area. Trees should not be trimmed in a manner
that would endanger any person, strike any utility
line or cause any property damage. If a branch does
make contact with any utility line, the utility company
should be notied immediately.
• Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent
being pulled o balance.
stance described in this section.
Basic Cutting Procedure
Work Area Precautions
• During use, right hand holding power unit should
not rise above chest height. Holding power head
higher is dicult to control against kickback forces.
• Do not trim trees near electrical wires or buildings.
Leave this operation for professionals.
• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for
you to see clearly.
• Check work area for hazards such as bees, rodents,
snakes, etc., that may live in trees or brush.
Never climb into a tree to limb or
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of the
tool.
prune. Do not stand on ladders,
Pruning
If the limbs to be pruned are out of
professional to perform the pruning. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal injury.
First Cut
1/3 Diameter
Finishing Cut
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a
rm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure
and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
• Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely danger-
ous. Leave this operation for professionals.
• During use, right hand holding power unit should
not rise above chest height. Holding power head
higher is dicult to control against kickback forces.
• When pruning trees it is important not to make the n-
ishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have
cut o the limb further out to reduce the weight. This
prevents stripping the bark from the main member.
• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your rst cut.
• Your second cut should overbuck to drop the
branch o.
• Now make your nishing cut smoothly and neatly
against the main member so the bark will grow back
to seal the wound.
Use the pull hook to grab the trimmed branches and
pull them from the tree canopy.
the reach of the pole saw, hire a
Load
Second
Cut
Pull Hook
Limbing
2
1
4
Cut limbs one at a time and leave support limbs
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under tree until log is cut
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a
rm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure
and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
• Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep
the tree o the ground while cutting.
• Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut
limbs from the work area often to help keep the work
area clean and safe.
• Branches under tension should be cut from the bot-
tom up to avoid binding the tool.
• Keep the tree between you and the saw while limb-
ing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch
you are cutting.
Springpoles
Springpoles are dangerous and
the operator to lose control of the pole saw. This
could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.
Springpole
A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or
sapling which is bent under tension by other wood
so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut
or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has
a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log
from the stump. Watch out for springpoles, they are
dangerous.
could strike the operator, causing
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Bar and
chain
running
hot and
smoking.
Motor
runs, but
chain
is not
rotating.
Check chain tension for over tight
condition.
Chain oil reservoir
is empty.
Chain tension too
tight.
Guide bar and
chain improperly
assembled.
Guide bar or
chain is damaged.
Correct chain
tension.
Fill oil reservoir.
Correct chain
tension.
Correct
assembly.
Replace
damaged parts
before use.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, always
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may aect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
After every few hours of use, remove the drive cover,
guide bar and chain and clean thoroughly using a soft
bristle brush. Ensure oiling hole on bar is clear of debris. When replacing dull chains with sharp chains it is
good practice to ip the chain bar from bottom to top.
Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can
cause serious injury.
The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to
the chain.
Top Plate
Rivet Hole
Heel
Be careful to le all cutters to the specied angles and
to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained
only when all cutters are uniform.
• Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the
chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Chain Tension
section earlier in this manual. Do all of your ling at
the mid-point of the bar.
unplug the charger and remove the
Maintaining Tool
Chain and Bar
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Improper chain sharpening in-
creases the potential of kickback.
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Gullet
Toe
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Left Hand Cutters
• CORRECT - 80° Produced automatically if correct
diameter le is used in le holder.
• HOOK - “Grabs” and dulls quickly. Increases potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a le with
diameter too small, or le held too low.
• BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed pres-
sure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain.
Results from using a le with diameter too large, or
le held too high.
• The depth gauge should be maintained at a clear-
ance of .025 in. Use a depth gauge tool for checking
the depth gauge clearances.
• Every time the chain is led, check the depth gauge
clearance.
Depth Gauge Clearance
Depth Gauge Jointer
Right Hand Cutters
• Use a 5/32" diameter round le and holder.
• Keep the le level with the top plate of the tooth. Do
not let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure, stroke towards the
front corner of the tooth.
• Lift le away from the steel on each return stroke.
• Put a few rm strokes on every tooth. File all left
hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other
side and le the right hand cutters in the opposite
direction. Occasionally remove lings from the le
with a wire brush.
Top Plate Filing Angle
CORRECT
Top Plate Filing Angle
30°
• CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide
marks to align le properly to produce correct top
plate angle.
• LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting.
• MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly.
INCORRECT
Top Plate Filing Angle
Less
than 30°
More
than 30°
Side Plate Angle
CORRECT
Side Plate
Filing Angle
80°
INCORRECT
Side Plate Filing Angle
Hook
Backward
Slope
Flat File
Use a at le and a depth gauge jointer to lower all
gauges uniformly. Depth gauge jointers are available
in .020" to .035" Use a .025" depth gauge jointer.
After lowering each depth
gauge, restore original
shape by rounding the front.
Be careful not to damage
adjoining drive links with the
edge of the le.
Depth gauges must be ad-
justed with the at le in the
same direction the adjoining cutter was led with the
round le. Use care not to contact cutter face with
at le when adjusting depth gauges.
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it
on the tool to distribute the wear for maximum bar
life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and
checked for wear and damage.
Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal
process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed
with a le as soon as they occur.
A bar with any of the following faults should be
replaced.
• Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to
lay over sideways.
• Bent guide bar.
• Cracked or broken rails.
• Spread rails.
Lubricate guide bars with a sprocket at their tip weekly.
Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubri-
cating hole. Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.
NOTE: Do not replace the screw with an ordinary
screw. Use only identical replacement parts from the
manufacturer when replacing parts.
Guide Bar Maintenance
Restore
original
shape by
rounding
the front
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