11 ― EnglishASSEMBLYUNPACKINGThis product requires assembly.■ Carefully remove the product and anyaccessories from the box. Make sure that allitems listed in the packing list are included.AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLYSee Figures 2-3, page iiBATTERYIMPORTANT! The battery pack is notcharged when the pole saw is purchased.Before using the pole saw, read all safetyprecautions and follow the instructions inthe Battery Pack And Charger section. Withregular use, the battery pack will need shortercharging time. When storing the pole saw,remove the battery pack. When ready to usepole saw again, charge the battery pack forat least 70 minutes.151.74326 (KIT) PACKING LISTUpper Pole with Bar, Chain and ScabbardLower Pole with Main Handle and SwitchExtension Pole with Locking CollarAuxiliary handle with Locking Knob and BoltShoulder StrapStrap Hanger(1) 24V Max* 2.5 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery(1) 24V Max* Battery ChargerOperator's Manual151.74926 (TOOL ONLY) PACKING LISTUpper Pole with Bar, Chain and ScabbardLower Pole with Main Handle and SwitchExtension Pole with Locking CollarAuxiliary handle with Locking Knob and BoltShoulder StrapStrap HangerOperator's ManualWARNING! Do not use this productif any of the separately listed parts in thePacking List are already assembled toyour product when you unpack it. Parts onthis list are not assembled to the productby the manufacturer and require customerinstallation. Use of a product that may havebeen improperly assembled could result inserious personal injury.■ Inspect the product carefully to make sureno breakage or damage occurred duringshipping.■ Do not discard the packing material untilyou have carefully inspected and satisfactorilyoperated the product.■ If any parts are damaged or missing, do notoperate the product. Return it for replacementto the retailer from which it was purchased.WARNING! If any parts are damagedor missing do not operate this product untilthe parts are replaced. Use of this productwith damaged or missing parts could result inserious personal injury.WARNING! Do not attempt to modifythis product or create accessories notrecommended for use with this product. Anysuch alteration or modification is misuse andcould result in a hazardous condition leadingto possible serious personal injury.WARNING! To prevent accidentalstarting that could cause serious personalinjury, always remove the battery pack fromthe product when assembling parts.WARNING! Never use the productwithout the auxiliary handle properly fitted!■ Loosen the locking knob from the auxiliaryhandle.■ Align the auxiliary handle with the lowerpole. (Fig. 2)■ Adjust the auxiliary handle to the mostcomfortable position.■ Insert the bolt in the hole on the auxiliaryhandle, tighten the locking knob and clampthe lever down to secure it. (Fig. 3)