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MODEL DPS-1 : '111409-01
erating this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole Saw can cause severe injury.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or op*
Keep this manual for future reference.
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This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the saw.
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CONTIENT.._
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................4
Belore Operating Saw ................................................................................................... 4
Whi_eOperating Saw ........................................................................................ 4
Kickback ......................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance and Storage o! Chain Saw ...................................................................... 5
POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................6
UNPACKING .................................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................... 7
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS ...................................................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................................................8
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................... 9
OPERATING CHAIN SAW ..................................................................................................................10
Extension Cords ....................................................................................................................... 10
Oiling Chain ........................................................................................................... 10
Cutting ,with Pole Saw ............................................................................................. 11
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ............................................................................................. 11
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................12
Care of Guide Bar ......................................................................................................... t2
Sharpening Saw Chain .................................................................................................... 13
Replacing Saw Chain ........................................................................................... t 4
STORAGE .........................................................................................................................................................................14
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL SERVICE ................................................................................................ 14
REPAIR SERVICE ....................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty Service ............................................................................................................... 14
Non-Warranty Service ................................................................................................... t4
WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................15
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ...............................................................................................................46
PARTS CENTRAL ................................................................................................................ 47
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IMP_OI?JANT SA FET¥ !NFOR MATION
Before operating F'ole Saw. make certain you read 9
and understand al! Important Safety h!p_rmation
_k WARNING: When using an electric
Pole Saw, basic safety precautions
shouldRiways be followed to reducethe
risk of °re, electric shock, and injury to
persons, includinq the following: .....
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS°
Make sure you read and uoderstarjd.all
instructions in /mporcanr _arety mror-
maoon,, Improper use of this Pole Saw
_an cause severe injury or death from
re, electrical shock, body contact with
_/nQ.vJ!]g_cllain_ or falling wood.
EO E P RT AW
P manualbefore
operating Pole Saw
2 Watch what you are doing Use common sense
Do not operate Pole Saw when you are sired
3 Use Pote Saw forcutting wood only Do notuse
Pole Saw for purpose not intended Do not use
for cutting non-wood items
4. Only well-instructed adults shouId operate
Pole Saw Never allow children to operate Pole
Saw
5 Use only electrical voltagc noted on model plate
of Pole Saw
6 Use only extension cords marked for outdoor
use See Operating Pole Saw section extension
cord requirements.
7 Do not operate Pole Saw
- white under the in;quence of alcohol_ medica-
tion. or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet a_eas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
• if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not
fully and securely assembled
• if _gger does not turn Pole Saw on and off.
Chain must stop moving when you release trig-
ger Have faulty switch replaced by authorized
service center (see Technical .qetvice)
- while in a hwry
" while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms buckets or platforms
,' during high wind or storming weather
8 Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating Pole
Saw Do not wear loose clothing or jewehy. They
can get caught in moving saw chain
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_NHILE OPERATING POLE SAW , ,,
2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite
3 Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole
4 Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
5 Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees
6 Do not use near power ]isles Keep at least t0
7 Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole,
8 Keep linger off trigger until read), tosnake cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not
t0 To guard against electrical shock, avoid body
1t Keep alI parts of body away from chain when
Wear tire following safeity gear when operating
Pole Saw:
o heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when
working outdoors)
. ,':teel-toed safety footwear with non-skid
soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles,
or face screen
, safety hard bat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face nt dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
Before cutting, alwa)s provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from failing limbs
Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance
for branches to fail freely to the ground
Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings
To reduce the risk of electric shock this Pole Saw
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other) This plug will fit in the polarized outlet of
an extension cord only one way If the plug does
not lit fully in the outlet of your extension cord,
reverse the plug If'it still does not fit, a polarized
extension cord will be necessary If the polarized
plug of the extension cord does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug If it s0It doesnot fit,
contact a qualified electrician to instal! the proper
outlet Do not change the plug in any way
3toy alert Use COlnUlonsense wrote operaun=
the unit
injuries
Saw Be careful not to trip over cord Keep cord
away from chain and operator at 'all times
from Pole Saw and extension cord Only Pole
Saw user should be in work area
feet away from etecuical lines.
the other on the handle
touching anything
contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
fences, and metal posts
Pote Saw is running
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_PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
f 2 Do not force Pole Saw while cutting Apply light
pressure It will do the job bette_ and safer at the
rate for t_hich it was intended
t3 When cutting a limb that is under tension, use
extreme cm, tion Be alert for wood springing
back When wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator causing severe
injury or death
t4 Cant Pole Saw from one place to another
• with mill unplugged
. by holding pole at balance point (close to saw
end)
• with guide bat and chain m rear
15 Do nut cut small brush and saplings with the Pole
Saw. Slender mauer may catch in the chaita and
be whipped toward you "l!_is could also pull you
off balance
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known (to the state
of California) to cause cancer, birth de-
fects, or other reproductive harm. Some
examNes of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment and ot.het'masDnrvJoroduc;ts .
- arsenic anacnromluwr from cneml-
cally-treated lumber
"/'our 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 venti-
lated area, and workwRh approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
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KICKBACK
'_ WARNING:Kickback mayoccurwhen
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
lightningfast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar upand back towards the opera-
tor,,Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator_Either
ofthese reactions may cause you to lose
controlofthe PoleSaw which could result
in serious injury to user,
Kickback Safety Devices OnThis Pole
_Pole Saw has a low-kickback chain and re-
duced kickback guide bar Both items reduce the
ch_mce of kickback Kickback can still occur with
this Pole Saw
The following steps will reduce the risk of kick-
back
* Use both hands - one gripping the handle and the
other gripping the pole Use finn grip Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around pole and handle
. Keep all safety items in place on Pole Saw Make
sure they work properly
. Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder
height
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times
. Never try cutting through two branches at the same
time Only cut one at a time
. Do not bur')'guide bar nose or _, plunge cut {boring
into wood using guide bar nose)
, Watch for shifting of wood or other fbrces that may
pinch chain
• Use extreme caution when _eentering a previous
cut
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied
with the Pole Saw, Only use replacement parts
listed for the Pole Saw
• Never use dull or loose chain Keep chain sharp
with proper tension
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
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maintenance and storage procedures outlined in
Cleaning and Maintenance and ,_lorage
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