Toro 88621 - User Manual

power tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation. 8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allowfor safe handling and control of the tool inunexpected situations. IV. Batter...

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 Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is purchased. Before using the machine for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 16) . Installing the Bar and Chain DANGER Contact with the pole saw teeth can cause serious personal injury. • Remove the battery pack before ...

Assembling the Pole Saw 1. Unfold the sections of the handle ( Figure 4 ). g334227 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 17) . 11

Product Overview g334532 Figure 6 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 7 1. Battery charger (includedwith Model 51870) 2. Battery pack model 88620(included with Model51870) Sp...

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 18) . • 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 Kickback can cause serious or fatal injury toyou. Avoid touching objects to be cut with thenose ...

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...

Charging the Battery Pack Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when you purchase it. Before using the tool forthe first time, place the battery pack in the chargerand charge it until the LED display indicates thebattery pack is fully charged. Read all safetyprecautions. Important: Charge...

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. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The b...

California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in C...