Bushranger Multi Tool Polesaw Attachment User manual

Brand: Bushranger

Model: Multi Tool Polesaw Attachment

Type: User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MULTI-TOOL POLESAW ATTACHMENT

85002

Thank you for purchasing your Bushranger

Multi-Tool Pole Saw Attachment.

This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your Multi-Tool Pole Saw Attachment.

Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

Safety Markings and Symbols

IMPORTANT NOTES

Warning!

Read the directions for use

before operating the machine.

Wear safety goggles, a helmet

and ear protection.

Wear safety gloves.

Protect the machine

from rain and damp conditions.

Be careful of objects

being thrown out!

Read the direction before

carrying out any maintenance

work.

All bystanders must be kept at

least 15 m from the machine.

Tool continues to run some

seconds after switching off

motor.

• Read the instructions carefully. Ensure you are familiar with all controls & safety precautions outlined in this document

before operating the machine.

• Stay alert and watch what you are doing when operating the machine. Do not operate the multi-tool under the inﬂuence

of alcohol, drugs or medication or when you are tired or sick.

• Operate the multi-tool at reasonable hours only - not early in the morning or late at night or when people might be

disturbed. Check with your local council for operation times.

• Do not operate the multi-tool indoors or in conﬁned spaces.

• While the multi-tool is running, always keep hands and feet away from the tool head.

(Keep away from any bystanders or animals when in use.)

• Use only manufacturer’s genuine recommended replacement parts and accessories.

Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.

Caution: Hot machine parts.

Keep your distance.

04 - 06

Read the direction before

carrying out any maintenance

work.

All bystanders must be kept at

least 15 m from the machine.

Tool continues to run some

seconds after switching off

motor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety & Handling

Safety Instructions

Hazards

Personal Safety Equipment

Features & Deﬁnitions

Feature Deﬁnitions

Assembly Procedures

Split Shaft Assembly

Connection Of Attachment

Caution: Hot machine parts.

Keep your distance.

Safety Instructions

SAFETY & HANDLING

Do not operate the Multi-Tool Polesaw Attachment before reading all Instructions

& reading all Safety & Handling sections.

Operator Safety

• Wear the necessary safety equipment, as listed on page (6), in the Personal Safety Equipment Section.

• Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair

so it is above shoulder length.

• Do not operate the unit if you are tired, ill or under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Unit Safety

• The product is intended for garden maintenance trimming of organic ground covering such as grass and lawn. The

product must not be used for or modiﬁed for uses other than is intended, unless approved by the manufacturer.

• Inspect the entire unit and attachment before each use.

• Ensure that the safety handles and guards are properly attached.

• Do not use the unit if it is running erratically. Have it serviced promptly.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency.

• Stop the engine when the unit is unattended. Never leave engine running while unattended.

• Never allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit.

• Do not leave the unit on dry cuttings when it is Hot, as a risk of ﬁre is present. Do not cover mufﬂer or restrict airﬂow to

mufﬂer.

Fuel Safety

• Use a container approved for fuel and a funnel to avoid spillage.

• Pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or ﬂames.

• Frequently check for fuel leaks.

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel, or near the unit, or while using the unit.

• Add fuel before starting the unit.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running or hot, allow to cool before refuelling.

• Never allow the unit to run out of fuel before refuelling.

Do not operate the Multi-Tool Polesaw Attachment before reading all Instructions

& reading all Safety & Handling sections.

SAFETY & HANDLING

Fuel Safety Continued

• Move at least 3 metres away from the fuelling site before starting the engine.

• Wipe all traces of fuel on the unit before starting the engine.

• Change your clothes before starting the unit if fuel has been spilt on them.

Starting Safety

• Start the engine with feet well away from polesaw attachment.

• Ensure that the area of starting and operation is clear of sticks, stones, glass, nails, wire, string and debris, which could

be thrown by the cutting head.

Cutting Safety

• Use only in good visibility and favourable weather conditions.

• Keep children, animals and bystanders outside the 15 metre hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if approached.

• Keep the engine to the right of your body, holding the unit with both hands.

• Keep a ﬁrm footing and balance. Do not over reach.

• Keep the cutting head below waist level and do not raise the engine above your shoulder. The cutting head can come

dangerously close to your body.

• Keep your body away from the cutting head and mufﬂer when the unit is running.

• Do not strike objects that may cause harm or damage to the unit.

Maintenance Safety

• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before clearing blockages, checking or working on the unit. Clean

carbon from the mufﬂer at exhaust outlet frequently.

• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the unit if it begins to vibrate abnormally or if it strikes a foreign

object.

• Use only correct saw chain and saw bar for the attachment.

• Use only genuine replacement parts.

SAFETY & HANDLING

Transporting and Storage

• Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped and the mufﬂer away from your body.

• Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank after each use and before storing the unit.

• Store the unit and fuel well away from sparks or open ﬂames from water heaters, electric motors, switches or furnaces,

etc.

• Store the unit out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.

Hazards

The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury.

Prior to using the unit, clear the operating area of objects which may be thrown up by

the cutting head, such as rocks, glass and other debris.

Do not start or operate the unit inside a closed room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Be careful when operating the unit on slippery ground or overgrown terrain. Be

attentive for concealed hazards, such as ditches, tree stumps and roots.

Maintain solid footing and balance while operating the unit. Cut only on ground level.

Never use the unit without the guard securely in place.

Do not touch the cutting head in motion. When handling blade for assembly or

maintenance tasks, always wear protective gloves.

Bystanders must be at least 15 metres away during operation of the unit, as rocks and

other materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if

approached.

Keep body away from hot mufﬂer parts.

Personal Safety Equipment

Always use the following safety equipment when working with your Multi-Tool:

• A safety helmet ﬁtted with a visor or suitable eye protection.

• A set of ear muffs.

• A pair of protective gloves.

• A pair of safety boots.

FEATURES & DEFINITIONS

1. Polesaw Attachment

2. Side Cover

3. Bar Nut

4. Chainsaw Bar

5. Chainsaw Chain

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Adjusting Chain Tension

Attaching Pole Saw Attachment

Fig. 1

Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Loosen knob (1).

Pull locating pin (2). Once attachment is located in

the drive release locating pin

(2) and tighten knob (1).

Loosen nut (1). Screw adjustment (2)

clockwise to tension chain to

required tension and retighten

nut 1.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Pruner Chain Tension and Lubrication

• The below information has been provided to enhance the manual supplied with your machine, following ongoing

product enhancements. To ensure your chain is operating to its optimum, ensure that you adjust the chain tension and

lubricate the chain.

Chain Tension Screw

• Periodically during use, check the tension of the chain. It is important to maintain proper chain tension. Incorrect chain

tension can cause the guide bar to wear and the chain to come off. To check the chain tension:

• Switch the engine off and wear work gloves.

• The chain must ﬁt snugly against the underside of the guide bar. You should be able to pull the chain away from the

guide bar, 5-6mm or pull the chain along the guide bar by hand.

• A new chain must be tensioned more often than older chains that has been used for some time.

• Adjust the tension by turning the tension screw, clockwise to tighten and anti-clockwise to loosen.

Chain Lubrication Screws

• Please use speciﬁcally formulated and design Chainsaw Oil. Never use a chain without lubrication, if used dry the

attachment could be irretrievably damaged within a short time. To check that the chain is being lubricated sufﬁciently,

it must always throw some oil off. Run the machine at medium speed over cardboard or newspaper. The machine will

deposit oil onto the cardboard or newspaper if operating correctly. To adjust the oil ﬂow:

• Loosen screw 1 by two turns.

• Loosen screw 2 by a quarter turn.

• Tighten screw 1 fully.

• Test for oil throw off and if still not sufﬁcient, repeat above steps.

• If your chain is not being lubricated, please check for any blockages from discarded sawdust, etc and clear

appropriately.

Pole Saw Attachment

Gear Case

• When adding lubricant, use a grease gun to insert lubricant into the gear box

(Refer to Fig. 8).

Oiling Port

• Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for clogging. (Refer to Fig. 9).

Guide Bar

• Remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port. (Type: Sprocket nose).

(Refer to Fig. 10).

• Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of the bar (Refer to Fig. 11). The bar rail should always be a

square. Check for wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a gap is observed between

them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn. Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced. (Refer to Fig. 12).

• If the drive rim has wear greater than 0.3 mm the rim should be replaced (Refer to Fig. 13).

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12 Fig. 13

Fig. 8

MAINTENANCE & CARE

NOTES

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Bushranger Multi Tool Polesaw Attachment User manual

Bushranger Multi Tool Polesaw Attachment User manual

Bushranger Multi Tool Polesaw Attachment User manual

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