Toro 51870T - User Manual

IV. Power tool use and care 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at therate for which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switchdoes not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot ...

Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any areaof potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal139-5345 139-5345 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual ; wear hearing protection; wear eye protectio...

Setup Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is purchased. Before using the machine for the first time, refer to your battery pack and charger Operator’s Manual . Installing the Bar and Chain DANGER Contact with the pole saw teeth can cause serious personal injury. • Remove the bat...

Assembling the Pole Saw 1. Unfold the sections of the handle ( Figure 4 ). g374227 Figure 4 1. Handle pole section 3. Saw pole section 2. Middle pole section 2. Align the locking button on the middle pole section with the slotted hole at the end of the handle polesection and slide the 2 shafts toget...

g334497 Figure 5 Adding Bar and Chain Oil to the Pole Saw Important: Use only bar and chain oil (sold separately). Fill the pole saw with bar and chain oil before first operation; refer to Checking the Oil Level and Adding Bar and Chain Oil (page 18) . 12

Installing the Harness Connect the metal hook on the shoulder harness tothe strap collar on the pole saw handle ( Figure 6 ). g374229 Figure 6 1. Strap adjuster 3. Strap collar 2. Metal strap hook 4. Shoulder strap The strap length is adjustable; slide the strap adjusterup to decrease the length of ...

Product Overview g374230 Figure 8 1. Button latch 6. Bar cover knob 2. Trigger lock 7. Guide bar cover 3. Front handle 8. Cutting guide 4. Oil cap 9. Guide bar and chain 5. Trigger g330065 Figure 9 1. Battery charger Model88610 (included withModel 51870) 2. Battery pack Model 88620(included with Mod...

Operation Before Using the Pole Saw Before using the pole saw, do the following: • Check the chain tension; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension (page 19) . • Clean the pole saw components, inspect them forexcessive wear or damage, and replace them asneeded; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, ...

Cutting with the Pole Saw WARNING Operating a pole saw improperly can causeserious personal injury or death. Read and follow all operating instructionscarefully to avoid possible personal injury. WARNING Do not operate near electrical power lines; thepole saw has not been designed to provideprotecti...

Pruning a Tree WARNING Cutting higher limbs from a tree off the groundcan put you in an unstable position that couldbe unsafe for you while handling a pole saw,resulting in possible serious personal injuryor death to you or bystanders. When cutting limbs from a standing tree, usethe following practi...

Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily • Check the oil level and add bar and chain oil if necessary.• Check that oil is flowing to the chain.• Check the chain tension and adjust it if necessary.• Ensure that the bar...

Sharpening the Chain Yearly or before storage A sharp chain ensures better cutting performance andlonger battery life. The chain needs to be sharpened or replaced if youmust force it onto the wood, or if it produces sawdustinstead of full wood chips. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to have thec...

Troubleshooting Perform only the steps described in these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance, and repair workmust be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve theproblem yourself. Always remove the battery from the tool when trou...

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