IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole Saw can cause severe injury.
Keep this manual for future reference.
MODEL DPS-1: 111409-01
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................... 4
Before Operating Saw ............................................................................................................... 4
While Operating Saw ................................................................................................................. 4
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 14
TECHNICAL SERVICE .............................................................................................. 14
REPAIR SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 14
Warranty Service ..................................................................................................................... 14
Non-Warranty Service ............................................................................................................. 14
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 15
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ..................................................................... 46
PARTS CENTRAL ..................................................................................................... 47
ENGLISH
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before operating Pole Saw, make certain you read
and understand all Important Safety Information.
WARNING: When using an electric
Pole Saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all
instructions in Important Safety Infor-mation. Improper use of this Pole Saw
can cause severe injury or death from
re, electrical shock, body contact with
moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1. Read and understand Pole Saw manual before
operating Pole Saw.
2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.
3. Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use
Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use
for cutting non-wood items.
4. Only well-instructed adults should operate
Pole Saw. Never allow children to operate Pole
Saw.
5. Use only electrical voltage 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
• while under the influence of alcohol,
tion, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
• if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not
fully and securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and o.
Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized
service center (see Technical Service)
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• during high wind or storming weather
8. Wear snug-fi tting clothes when operating Pole
Saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can get caught in moving saw chain.
medica-
9. Wear the following safety gear when operating
Pole Saw:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when
working outdoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid
soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles,
or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
10. Before cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling limbs
11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance
for branches to fall freely to the ground.
12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Pole Saw
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fi t in the polarized outlet of
an extension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fi t fully in the outlet of your extension cord,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, a polarized
extension cord will be necessary. If the polarized
plug of the extension cord does not fi t fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating
the unit.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole
Saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord
away from chain and operator at all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole
Saw user should be in work area.
5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.
6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10
feet away from electrical lines.
7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole,
the other on the handle.
8. Keep finger o trigger until ready to make cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not
touching anything.
10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body
contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
fences, and metal posts.
11. Keep all parts of body away from chain when
Pole Saw is running.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
12. Do not force Pole Saw while cutting. Apply light
pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, use
extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing
back. When wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator causing severe
injury or death.
14. Carry Pole Saw from one place to another
• with unit unplugged
• by holding pole at balance point (close to saw
end)
• with guide bar and chain to rear
15. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole
Saw. Slender matter may catch in the chain and
be whipped toward you. This could also pull you
o balance.
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known (to the state
of California) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment and other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-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.
KICKBACK
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 Pole Saw which could result
in serious injury to user.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Pole
Saw
This Pole Saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the
chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with
this Pole Saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
• Use both hands - one gripping the handle and the
other gripping the pole. Use firm 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 bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (boring
into wood using guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may
pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering 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
POLE SAW
Unplug Pole Saw from power source and follow
maintenance and storage procedures outlined in
Cleaning and Maintenance and Storage.
ENGLISH
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS
Never stand directly under the limb you are
trimming. Always position yourself out of the
path of falling debris.
Keep other persons away from cutting end of
Pole Saw and at a safe distance from work
area.
Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support while using the Pole Saw.
Always use both hands to operate Pole Saw.
Keep a rm, steady pressure on the Pole Saw
while cutting but do not try to force the Pole
Saw through the wood.
Do not use the Pole Saw to cut limbs larger in
diameter than the length of the guide bar.
Do not use Pole Saw near cable, electric
power or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum
clearance of 10 feet from all power lines.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find
any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly
inform dealer where you bought the Pole Saw.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MODEL DPS-1: 111409-01
Trigger Switch Lock-out
Trigger Switch
Handle
Power Cord
Guide Bar
ENGLISH
Pole
Saw Chain
Grip Area
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body.
The guide bar supports and guides chain.
Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of
guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar
touches an object while chain is moving. The guide
bar will kick up and back towards operator.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting
teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The
guide bar supports chain.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical
circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental
starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and o. Squeez-
ing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns
saw o.
Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from
a living tree.
Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or
limb. This is done while in normal cutting position
and cutting with top of guide bar.
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this
manual before assembling or operating this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole
Saw can cause severe injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly
is not needed on these models.
See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp Pole Saw in
vise during assembly.
1. Lay chain out flat.
2. Loosen and remove guide bar nut, sprocket
cover, and washer (see Figure 1).
3. Install guide bar onto saw body. Place center slot
of guide bar onto guide bar bolt.
4. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along
top groove of guide bar and around guide bar
nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain
are facing the right direction. Position chain so
cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar
nose (see Figure 2 and indicator on side cover
of Pole Saw).
CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw
backwards. If chain is backwards, saw
will vibrate badly and will not cut.
5. Place Belleville washer, sprocket cover, and
guide bar nut onto Pole Saw. IMPORTANT:
Make sure serrated edge of the Belleville washer
is positioned as shown in Figure 3. The serrated
edge must be in contact with the guide bar.
IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nut fi nger tight
only.
6. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
Serrated Edge Against
Guide Bar
Figure 3 - Belleville Washer Assembly
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer
Figure 1 - Installing Guide Bar
Towards Guide Bar Nose
Figure 2 - Chain Position
Sprocket Cover
Cutting Edge
Saw Chain
Guide Bar
Bushing
Nut
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SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from
power source before adjusting saw
chain tension.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
WARNING: Maintain proper chain
tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose chain
may jump out of guide bar groove. This
may injure operator and damage chain.
A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar,
and sprocket to wear rapidly.
Note: For pre-assembled models, the saw chain
tension is properly set at factory. A new chain will
stretch. Check new chain after fi rst few minutes of
operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps
below to readjust saw chain tension.
1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nut
is only finger tight (see Figure 4).
Guide Bar Nut
Guide Bar Nut
Guide Bar
Guide Bar
Correct Tension
Gap
Incorrect Tension
Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment
3. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide
bar nut firmly. If not, guide bar will move and
loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk
of kickback. This can also damage Pole Saw.
Note: A new chain will stretch. Check new chain
after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain
to cool down. Readjust chain tension.
ENGLISH
Figure 4 - Loosen Guide Bar Nut
2. Insert a #1 Phillips head screwdriver or smaller
into the hole in the middle of the guide bar (see
Figure 5). Using the screwdriver, push the guide
bar away from Pole Saw motor housing to tension the chain. Note: There should be no gap
between side links of chain and bottom of guide
bar (see Figure 6).
Guide Bar
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Figure 5 - Chain Tension Adjustment
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OPERATING POLE SAW
WARNING: Read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating this Pole
Saw. Make certain you read and understand all Important Safety Information.
Improper use of this Pole Saw can cause
severe injury or death from re, electrical shock, or body contact with moving
chain or falling wood.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cords with this Pole Saw. Use
only extension cords marked for outdoor use. The
cord must be marked with suffix W or W-A following the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A
or SJTW.
Use proper sized cord with this Pole Saw. Cord
must be heavy enough to carry current needed. An
undersized cord will cause voltage drop at Pole Saw.
Pole saw will lose power and overheat. Follow cord
size requirements listed below.
Cord Length AWG Cord Size25 feet 16 AWG
50 feet 16 AWG
100 feet 16 AWG
150 feet 14 AWG
OILING CHAIN
This Pole Saw requires lubrication only to prevent
rust on the guide bar and saw chain. The saw chain
provided is pre-lubricated at the factory. With each
use of the Pole Saw apply a small amount of lubricating oil directly to the saw chain (see Figure 8). The
oil will distribute itself around the chain and guide
bar groove during use–preventing rust. We recommend using SAE #30 motor oil for lubrication and
rust prevention.
Chain Oil
Guide Bar
Figure 8 - Oil Chain and Guide Bar
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord
does not catch on branches or logs during cutting.
Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.
The extension cord may come undone from the power
cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the
two cords as shown in Figure 7.
Chain Saw Power Cord
Extension Cord
Figure 7 - Tying Extension Cord and Power
Cord in Knot
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OPERATING POLE SAW
CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW
1. Connect Pole Saw to extension cord. Connect
extension cord to power supply.
2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw
(see Figure 9, page 12). Use fi rm grip. Thumbs
and fi ngers must wrap around Pole Saw handle
and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
4. When ready to make a cut, press in trigger switch
lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see Figure
10, page 12). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releasing trigger switch will turn Pole Saw o. Make
sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before
starting a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving chain against
wood. Hold Pole Saw fi rmly in place to avoid
possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of Pole Saw.
6. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force
Pole Saw. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
7. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with Pole Saw
running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before
setting Pole Saw down.
Grip Area
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole
Saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of Pole Saw caus-
ing severe injury.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 11).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut
until you cut limb o.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.
WARNING: Do not extend Pole Saw
handle above shoulder height.
ENGLISH
Figure 9- Designated Grip Areas
Trigger Switch Lock-out
Trigger Switch
Figure 10 - Pole Saw Handle with Trigger
Switch
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut (to avoid pinching)
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
6"
Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb
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(15 cm)
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to
avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
2" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Below are instructions for servicing your Pole Saw. Any servicing not
mentioned below should be done by an
authorized service center.
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving
chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove guide bar from Pole Saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 13).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use flat
file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
• bar is bent or cracked
• inside groove of bar is badly worn
Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement
Parts and Accessories for proper bar.
Burr
WARNING: When cleaning Pole
Saw body,
• do not submerge Pole Saw in any liquids
• do not use products that contain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives
• do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene,
or gasoline
Keep Pole Saw body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe Pole
Saw body to clean.
CARE OF GUIDE BAR
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems.
Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge
settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly,
it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 12). This
causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not
cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn
or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged
guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting
harder.
Guide Bar Groove
Guide Bar
Flat File
Cleaning Groove With Putty Knife
Oil Slot
Figure 13 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Guide Bar
Normal Guide
Figure 12 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing
Uneven Bar Wear
Bar
Guide Bar With Uneven Wear
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FILE HOLDER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving
chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your Pole Saw will cut faster and
more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket,
guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force
chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust
with few large chips, chain is dull.
Items Needed to Sharpen Chain
Purchase these items from your local dealer, hardware store, or chain saw supplies outlet.
• 5/32" round file
• Depth gauge tool
• File guide
• Vise
• Medium sized flat file
Sharpening Cutters
Use file guide for 30° filing.
1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment).
2. Clamp guide bar in
Note: Do not clamp chain.
3. Press 5/32" round file (attached to file guide)
into groove between top plate and depth gauge
on chain. File guide should rest on both top plate
and depth gauge (see Figure 14). Note: File at
midpoint of guide bar.
30° Guide Mark
vise to hold Pole Saw steady.
Filing Direction
File Guide
5/32" Round
File
Depth Gauge (right side
Depth Gauge (left side of chain)
Groove
Top Plate
(left side of
chain)/
Right Side of Chain
Figure 15 - Chain Part Locations
of chain)
Groove
Top Plate (right side of
chain)
ENGLISH
4. Hold file guide level. Make sure 30° mark on
file guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see
Figure 14). This will insure that you file cutters
at 30° angle.
5. File from inside towards outside of cutter until
sharp. Only file in this one direction (see Figure
14). Note: Two or three strokes with file should
sharpen cutter.
6. After each cutter is sharpened, move chain forward to sharpen next cutter. File all cutters on
one side of chain.
7. Move to other side of chain and repeat process.
Filing Cutter Depth Gauges
The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters
are sharpened. After every second or third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.
1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across top
of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot
in depth gauge tool (see Figure 16).
2. Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with
depth gauge tool.
3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round
o front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure
17).
After several hand filings, have authorized service
center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain.
This will insure even filing.
Flat File
Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge
Tool
Depth Gauge Slot
Note: This illustration shows le guide placement and ling direction
for sharpening cutters on left side of chain.
Figure 14 - File and File Guide Placement On
Chain
Figure 16 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain
Front Corner
.025"
.635 mm
Figure 17 - Round O Front Corner Of Depth
Gauge
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REPLACING SAW CHAIN
Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or
when chain breaks. Only use replacement chain noted in
this manual. Always i
replacing chain. This will maintain proper driving of
chain. Note: For proper chain and drive sprocket,
see Illustrated Parts List.
nclude new drive sprocket when
STORAGE
If storing Pole Saw for more than 30 days, follow
steps below.
1. Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean
guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum
based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.
2. Dry guide bar and chain.
3. Place chain in container filled with oil. This will
prevent rust.
4. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide
bar.
5. Wipe o outside of Pole Saw body. Do this with
soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water
mixture.
6. Store Pole Saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children’s
reach
• in a dry place
• with scabbard over guide bar
TECHNICAL SERVICE
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: Use only replacement
parts and accessories described in this
manual. Use of other parts or accessories
could damage saw or injure operator.
For original replacement parts and accessories, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer or Authorized
Service Center for this product. If they can not supply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts
Central listed on page47. Each Authorized Dealer,
Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is
independently owned and operated.
See page 46for an Illustrated Parts List.
If you need additional referral information, contact
our Technical Service Department (see Technical Service).
REPAIR SERVICE
Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will
protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced
under warranty.
Each Authorized Service Center is independently
owned and operated.
Warranty service
If product requires warranty service, return it to
nearest Authorized Service Center. You must show
proof of purchase. If faulty materials or workmanship
caused damage, we will repair or replace product
without charge. Note: Normal wear, misuse, abuse,
neglect, or accidental damage is not covered under
warranty.
We reserve the right to amend these specifi cations
at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make
no other warranty expressed or implied.
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