Harbor Freight Tools Chainsaw 97092 User Manual

HigH REACH ROPE  
CHAin sAw  
Model 97092  
sEt uP And OPERAting instRuCtiOns  
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  
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Read this material before using this product.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
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this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape  
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.  
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,  
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number  
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if  
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for  
future reference.  
general safety Rules  
wARning! Read all instructions  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.  
1.  
2.  
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a Chain saw. Distrac-  
tions can cause you to lose control.  
3.  
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a  
Chain Saw. Do not use this product while you are tired or under the influence  
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating Chain  
Saws may result in serious personal injury.  
4.  
use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment  
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, ANSI approved hard hat, full  
face shield, and work gloves should be used for appropriate conditions to  
reduce personal injuries.  
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5.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use this  
product on a ladder. This enables better control of the Chain Saw in unexpected  
situations.  
6.  
store idle Chain saws out of the reach of children and do not allow per-  
sons unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to operate it.  
7.  
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp  
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
8.  
Always stand to one side and cut at a 45° angle to avoid falling debris. Do not  
cut directly overhead.  
9.  
Do not use near utility lines. Plan ahead and clear the area beneath branches  
being cut to avoid property damage or injury.  
10.  
Only use the Chain saw to cut tree limbs and roots that have a diameter  
less than 3”.  
11.  
12.  
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.  
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual  
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be  
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which  
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
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unPACKing  
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If  
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown  
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
OPERAting instRuCtiOns  
Read the EntiRE iMPORtAnt sAFEty inFORMAtiOn section at the  
beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein  
before set up or use of this product.  
1.  
Shake both Extension Ropes (2) out and remove any tangles or knots. Straight-  
en the Chain Saw (3) and ensure that there are no kinks in it.  
2.  
3.  
Throw the Extension Rope with the weight over the branch that needs to be cut.  
Use the hooks to connect the Chain Saw to the end of the weighed rope. Hook  
the other Extension Rope to the other end of the Chain Saw and pull the chain  
up so that it engages the branch.  
4.  
Position the Chain Saw as close to where the branch meets the tree as possible.  
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5.  
Move as far away from the cutting area as the Extension Ropes allows. Con-  
nect the Handles (1) to the ends of the Extension Ropes. Longer ropes of the  
same gauge as the Extension Ropes can be attached to the Chain Saw so that  
higher limbs can be cut and/or the user can be a safe distance away from the  
limb being cut.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Cut at a 45° angle by pulling the Extension Ropes alternately with each hand.  
As the Chain is pulled it will automatically orient itself to cut the limb.  
Cutting the bottom of the branch first will prevent the limb from peeling excess  
amounts of bark from the tree when the limb falls.  
Saw the limb in long, brisk strokes. Use the full length of the Chain Saw to cut  
the limb. Do not change position while cutting as this can cause the Chain to  
bind. Stay clear of the cutting area for safety.  
9.  
To cut roots, clear away dirt and debris from around the root, loop the Chain  
Saw under the root, connect the Handles, and pull back and forth until the root is  
sawed through. Cut the root at a 45° angle, repeat at the other side of the root  
to remove it completely.  
Caution. Do not put excess pressure on the Chain Saw during this process or, when  
the root is cut through, the Saw could fly back toward the operator, possibly  
causing personal injury.  
10.  
Removing branches or roots can be traumatic to the tree and can provide an  
entry point for disease and pests. Seek advice from your local lawn and garden  
specialist concerning care for the tree after limb removal.  
11.  
Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.  
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MAintEnAnCE And sERViCing  
damaged equipment can fail, causing serious personal  
injury. do not use damaged equipment.  
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1.  
BEFORE EACH usE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose  
fittings, frayed ropes, cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may  
affect its safe operation.  
2.  
3.  
Have Chain Saw sharpened by a qualified service technician.  
AFtER usE, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean, moist cloth. Apply  
light machine oil before storage.  
PlEAsE REAd tHE FOllOwing CAREFully  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROvIDED THE PARTS LIST AND  
ASSEMBLy DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy. NEITHER THE  
MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy  
OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS  
TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANy PARTS OF  
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLy  
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN  
By CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THE BUyER  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITy ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE  
ORIgINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR  
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
PARts list & AssEMBly diAgRAM  
Part  
1
description  
Qty  
2
Part  
3
description  
Chain Saw  
Qty  
1
Handle  
2
Extension Rope  
2
4
Storage Pouch (not shown)  
1
2
3
1
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