Description (Fig. A); Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCMPS567P1 Original Instructions Manual

Description (Fig. A)


WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
1 Handle assembly
2
Center extension pole
3
Saw head assembly
4 Trigger switch
5
Lock button
6
Battery
7 Foam gripper
8
Threaded pole
9
Threaded sleeve
10 Bar clamp
Intended Use
This pole saw is ideal for pruning applications and cutting limbs
up to 203 mm in diameter.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This pole saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
•
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
E
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
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1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
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1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
11 Sprocket cover
12
Hex head screws
13
Guide bar
14 Saw chain
15
Scabbard
16
Hex wrench
17 Oil cap
18
Branch removal hook
19
Strap mount
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
and firmly pull the battery pack
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
E
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
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button . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Installing and Removing Saw Chain
(Fig. A, C–E)

WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental
operation, insure that battery is disconnected from the
handle before performing the following operations. Failure
to do this could result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Sharp moving blade. Always wear protective
gloves when installing or removing the chain. The chain is
sharp and can cut you when it is not running.
1. Place the pole saw on a firm surface. Rotate the two
12
hex head screws counterclockwise with the hex
16
wrench provided.
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2. Remove sprocket cover
head screws.
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3. To remove the saw chain
front of the housing using the flat screwdriver end of the
wrench. Turning the screw counterclockwise allows the
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guide bar to recede and reduces the tension on the
chain so that it may be removed.
4. Lift the worn saw chain out of the groove in the guide bar.
5. Flip guide bar over.
6. To replace the saw chain, check to make sure that the
slot in the guide bar is over the location pins
in Fig. E and that hole below the slot is located over the
adjustment pin.
7. Place new chain in groove of guide bar and around
sprocket. Make sure saw teeth are facing correct direction by
matching the graphic on housing or guide bar.
8. Rotate the screw in the front of the housing clockwise to
increase the chain tension.
9. Replace sprocket cover, bar clamp, and hex head screws.
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting
Chain Tension.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. A, D, F, G)
1. With the pole saw still on a firm surface check the saw
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chain tension. The tension is correct when the saw
chain snaps back after being pulled 3 mm away from the
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guide bar with light force from the middle finger and
thumb as shown in Fig. F. There should be no "sag" between
English
10
, bar clamp , and hex
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, rotate the screw in the
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shown
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