Homelite UT43160 User Manual - Page 11

ASSEMBLY CORD HANDLE POLE THREADED BASE BUTTON BUTTON LOWER COLLAR INTERMEDIATE POLE THREADED BASE UPPER COLLAR POWERHEAD POLE Fig. 3 CONNECTING THE POLES See Figure 3. Before using the pole saw, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the three poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown above. n Remove packaging material from cord and discard. n Unscrew the lower collar from the threaded base on the intermediate pole and push back over the cord to the handle pole shaft as shown. n Insert the handle pole into the intermediate pole and slide together until you hear the button click. The tubes are egg-shaped and will only install one way. n Lower the collar on the handle pole to the threaded base on the intermediate pole and rotate clockwise to secure. n Repeat this process to attach the intermediate pole to the powerhead pole. NOTE: Once assembled correctly, handle pole and powerhead pole should not be able to separate from intermediate pole when pulled. Repeat above steps if poles can be separated from intermediate pole. WARNING: Failure to lock powerhead pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death. OPERATION DANGER: WARNING: Never use near power lines or other electric sources. Contact with power lines or electric sources will result in death by electrocution or serious injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. Page 11 - English