Operation; Before Using The Pole Saw; Starting The Attachment; Shutting Off The Pole Saw - Toro 88714 Operator's Manual

Operation

Before Using the Pole Saw

Before using the pole saw, do the following:
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Check the chain tension; refer to
Chain Tension (page
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Clean the pole saw components, inspect them for
excessive wear or damage, and replace them as
needed; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain,
and Drive Sprocket (page
•
Check the chain for sharpness and damage, and
sharpen or replace as needed; refer to
the Chain (page 18).
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Check the oil level; refer to
and Adding Bar and Chain Oil (page
•
Check the pole saw for damage, general
appearance, and performance; ensure that the
switches move freely, the vents and handles are
clean, and the bar is not bent or damaged.

Starting the Attachment

1. Ensure that the vents on the attachment, power
head, and battery are clear of any dust and
debris.
2. Align the cavity in the battery pack with the
tongue on the handle housing
3. Push the battery pack into the handle until the
battery locks into the latch.
4. To start the attachment, press the lockout button,
then squeeze the run trigger
Note:
Slide the 2-speed switch to change the
speed of the attachment.
Adjusting the
16).
17).
Sharpening
Checking the Oil Level
15).
(Figure 6).
Figure 6
(Figure 7).
1. Lockout button
2. 2-speed switch

Shutting Off the Pole Saw

To shut off the pole saw, release the trigger.
Whenever you are not using the pole saw or are
transporting the pole saw to or from the work area,
remove the battery pack and install the guide bar
cover.
Removing the Battery Pack
from the Power Head
Press the battery latch on the machine to release the
battery pack and slide the battery pack out of the
machine (Figure
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1. Battery latch
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Figure 7
3. Run trigger
8).
Figure 8
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