SILKY saws are made in Japan by UM:KOGYO INC., a company which has specialized in the manufacturing of saws since 1919. Unique technology and design has resulted in an extensive
range of saws with superb cutting ability.

SILKY saws cut as you pull the blade towards you. They do not cut on the forward or push stroke. Cutting on the pull stroke requires less energy and gives you more control over the action of the saw.

These saws are precision instruments, they should be used as such. No saw will stand up to misuse and abuse. Here are instructions for the proper use of these saws, no product replacement will even be considered if it has obviously been misused and broken!

SILKY POLE SAWS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To allow effective use of Silky telescoping pole saws (HAYATE, HAYAUCHI, ZUBAT series and LONGBOY) at extensions up to 21 feet, two locking systems are incorporated to assure structural rigidity of the extended poles: 1) Locking Pins/Buttons - the primary pole locking mechanism; and 2) Friction Clamps - the secondary pole locking mechanism. The two systems are designed to work together.

This dual locking system allows 100% of the effort at the handle to be effectively transferred to the blade up to 21 feet away. If only the Friction Clamps are used without the primary Locking Pins/Buttons being engaged at or near maximum pole extension, the poles may slightly slide within each other when cutting. This condition will result in loss of energy being transferred to the blade significantly reducing cutting performance.

There is a condition when the Locking Pins/Buttons may stick and not pop up easily. This typically occurs when the poles are extended or retracted without all of the Friction Clamps being unlocked. Not unlocking all of the Friction Clamps when extending or retracting the poles may affect the proper alignment of the intersecting poles and prevent the Locking Pins/Buttons from easily popping up.

EXTENDING & RETRACTING POLES

1. Unlock the Locking Levers of the Friction Clamps
2. Extend the poles in order starting with the lower pole
3. Press the positioning Locking Pin/Button
4. Extend the pole from the larger diameter pole section
5. Make sure the Locking Pin/Button clicks into place and engaged
6. Close the Locking Levers of the Friction Clamps
7. To store the poles after use, retract the poles in reverse order starting with the upper pole

POLE SAW OPERATING RULES TO REMEMBER

1. All Friction Clamps must always be open when extending or retracting the poles.
2. All Locking Pins/Buttons must always be engaged before pole saw use.
3. All Friction Clamps must always be locked before pole saw use.

WARNING

Do not use the pole saw near electrical power! The aluminum pole is highly conductive!
Incorrect use of the Silky pole saw may cause injury.

CAUTION

After use, always store saw blade in provided safety cover.
Keep out of reach of children