Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols on the machine:
KEY TO SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the machine: Translation of the original Swedish operating instruction. WARNING! A pole saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of t...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS 4 – English Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 Symbols on the battery and/or on the battery charger: ..........................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
English – 5 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The locati...
Page 7 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Work area safety; Personal safety
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 7 General power tool safety warnings Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs. Always remove the battery to prevent the machine ...
Page 8 - Battery tool use and care
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English Battery tool use and care • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. • Use power tools only with specifically designated ...
Page 9 - Personal protective equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 • Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback. • Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gau...
Page 10 - Battery and battery charger; Battery safety
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting cutting attachments. BOOTS Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. TROUSERS Use trousers with saw protection. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on ...
Page 11 - Battery charger safety; Machine; Control panel
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 Battery charger safety Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi. • Regularly check that the battery charger connection wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it. • Never carry the battery charger using the ...
Page 12 - Power trigger lockout; Cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 – English Flashing warning indicator (3) and green LED (2) is lit could indicate that: • it is not possible to apply full power and, at the same time, activate the machine. Release the power trigger and the machine is active. • the machine is blocked. Deactivate the mac...
Page 13 - Specification of bar and saw chain; Saw chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 13 • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely...
Page 15 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 teeth on one side of the bar first. Then turn the saw over and file the remaining teeth from the other side. • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (5/32") the chain is worn out and should be replac...
Page 16 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 16 – English - Undo the bar nut. - Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. - Tighten the bar nut using the combination spanner. Check...
Page 17 - Checking wear on cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 17 Checking wear on cutting equipment Saw chain Check the chain daily for: • Visible cracks in rivets and links. • Whether the chain is stiff. • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how ba...
Page 18 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
ASSEMBLY 18 – English Fitting the bar and chain • Unscrew the bar nut and remove the protective cover. • Fit the bar over the bar bolt. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket and in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top side of the bar. • Make sure that the...
Page 19 - Adjusting the harness
ASSEMBLY English – 19 Adjusting the harness You should always use the harness with the machine to give maximum control over the machine and reduce the risk of fatigue in your arms and back. • Put on the harness. • Hook the harness onto the suspension loop. • Adjust the length of the harness so that ...
Page 20 - BATTERY HANDLING; Battery; Connect the battery charger; Charging status
BATTERY HANDLING 20 – English Battery The display shows the battery capacity and if there are any problems with the battery. The battery capacity is displayed for 5 seconds after the machine is switched off or the battery indicator button is pressed. The warning symbol on the battery is lit when an ...
Page 21 - Transport and storage
BATTERY HANDLING English – 21 Transport and storage • The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. • For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on packing and labeling must be observed. • For preparation...
Page 22 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting; Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING 22 – English Check before starting • Check the motor for dirt and cracks. Clean off grass and leaves from the engine using a brush. Gloves should be worn when necessary. • Check that the saw head is completely attached to the shaft. • Check that the machine is in perfect workin...
Page 23 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; SavE mode
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 General working instructions SavE mode The machine has an energy-saving function (savE). This function is activated by pressing the savE key on the keypad. With the savE function activated, the machine running time is extended as the speed of the saw chain and the mot...
Page 24 - Stem limbing
WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 – English If the machine is operated at temperatures below -10 ° , the product and the battery must be stored in a heated space for at least 24 hours before starting work. Stem limbing • Observe great care when working close to overhead power lines. Falling branches can result ...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE; Inspection and maintenance; Changing chain drive gear
MAINTENANCE English – 25 Inspection and maintenance All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine ′ s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of ou...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting schedule; Keypad
26 – English MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting schedule Keypad Troubleshooting takes place from the keypad. Troubleshooting the battery and/or the battery charger during charging. Battery Battery charger Control panel Possible faults Possible action Green activate LED flashing. Low battery voltage. Chargi...
Page 27 - Maintenance schedule
English – 27 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More ex...
Page 28 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
28 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Driving time and temperature are measured without load according to the operating cycle of 3 seconds operating and 15 seconds of idling. Use only a Husqvarna original BLi battery in your machine. Note 1 Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for ...
Page 29 - Guide bar and saw chain combinations; EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only)
English – 29 TECHNICAL DATA Guide bar and saw chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 536LiP4 and 536LiPT5. The A318 bar is used on the 536LiP4 and 536LiPT5 only. Saw chain filing and file gauges EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only)...