Description
Yato cordless pole saw 18V body (YT-82837) is a telescopic pole saw from the Yato 18V battery system for maintaining tree crowns and tall shrubs without a ladder. The manufacturer has designed it for cutting branches at a height of about 3–5 metres above the ground. The body-only model is supplied without a battery and charger.
The cutting head has an 8″ (200 mm) guide bar and a 3/8″ (9.525 mm) pitch saw chain with a chain speed of 5 m/s. The motor speed is 2500 min⁻¹ ± 10% and the cutting length 165 mm. The chain is lubricated automatically from a 60 cm³ oil tank, and the oil level can be seen in the indicator on the cutting head.
The pole length is adjusted steplessly between 200–280 cm with a locking lever. The pole is assembled from two sections with a clamp joint, so the saw can be transported and stored as two shorter sections. The chain is tensioned with the knob on the cutting head, and the supplied shoulder strap transfers some of the weight to the shoulder.
The weight of the tool without battery, guide bar and chain is 3.25 kg. The electrical protection class is III, and the sound power level is 90.13 dB(A) (guaranteed sound power level 95 dB(A)). The operating voltage is 18 V DC, and any Li-Ion battery from the Yato 18V system can be used as the power source.
Uses and suitability:
The Yato cordless pole saw 18V body is designed only for cutting wood: cutting branches from tree crowns, thinning fruit trees and removing branches from tall shrubs from the ground. The battery and charger are purchased separately, for example the Yato 18V Li-Ion battery and Yato battery charger 18V 2.4-4.5A smart fast charger. Garden tools in the same system also include the Yato cordless pruning shears 18V, body only for cutting thin branches and the Yato cordless chain sharpener 18V, body only for sharpening the saw chain.
- Maintaining tree crowns: with the 200–280 cm pole, branches at a height of about 3–5 metres can be reached while standing firmly on the ground, so no ladder is needed.
- Thinning fruit trees: the 200 mm guide bar and 165 mm cutting length suit formative pruning, where a branch is cut in stages about 15 cm from the trunk.
- Gardens and around buildings: the cordless saw runs more quietly than a petrol machine, and no extension cable is needed.
- Tall shrubs and woody branches: individual woody branches can be removed, but a hedge trimmer is used for shaping hedges; the pole saw is not used for shaping hedges.
Package contents:
- Cordless pole saw (two-part telescopic pole, cutting head and handle section)
- Guide bar 8″ (200 mm)
- Saw chain
- Guide bar cover
- Carrying strap
Features:
- Telescopic shaft: stepless length adjustment 200–280 cm with a locking lever.
- Two-part design: pole joined with a clamp joint, transport and storage as two sections.
- Automatic chain lubrication: 60 cm³ oil tank and oil level indicator on the cutting head.
- Tool-free chain tensioning: tensioning and locking knob on the side panel of the cutting head.
- Compact cutting head: the 8″ guide bar fits between branches in the crown.
- Power switch lock: the switch works only after the lock button has been pressed.
- Non-slip handle and front handle: two-handed grip throughout the work.
- Low vibration: vibration value stated by the manufacturer 0.6481 m/s².
- Yato 18V system: the same Li-Ion battery fits other tools in the system.
Technical specifications:
- Voltage: 18 V DC.
- Battery type: Li-Ion (Yato 18V).
- Batteries in the package: no battery.
- Charger in the package: no.
- Speed: 2500 min⁻¹ ± 10%.
- Chain speed: 5 m/s.
- Guide bar length: 8″ (200 mm).
- Cutting length: 165 mm.
- Chain type: 91P033.
- Chain pitch: 3/8″ (9.525 mm).
- Drive link thickness: 0.05″ (1.3 mm).
- Number of drive links: 33.
- Chain sprocket: 6 teeth x 9.525 mm.
- Guide bar type: M1430833-1041TL, M mount.
- Spare chain / spare guide bar: YT-849479 / YT-84921.
- Oil tank capacity: 60 cm³.
- Automatic chain lubrication: yes.
- Shaft length: 200–280 cm (telescopic pole).
- Folding / collapsible: yes, two-part pole.
- Low vibration: yes.
- Electrical protection class: III.
- Sound pressure level LpA: 72.8 ± 3.0 dB(A).
- Sound power level LwA: 90.13 ± 3.0 dB(A); guaranteed sound power level 95 dB(A).
- Vibration (rear handle / front handle): 0.6481 ± 1.5 m/s².
- Weight: 3.25 kg without battery, guide bar and chain.
Yato cordless pole saw 18V body user manual:
Assembly: always remove the battery before assembly and adjustment and wear protective gloves. Loosen the locking knob and remove the side panel, fit the guide bar and chain so that the direction of the chain links matches the arrow on the housing, refit the panel and tension the chain with the knob. When lifted in the middle, the chain should rise only slightly from the guide bar; check the tension every 10 operating hours. Join the pole sections with the clamp lever and make sure the joint is locked.
Oil: fill the tank with oil intended for chain lubrication, not used engine oil, and check the oil level in the indicator with the saw on a level surface. Sawing with an empty oil tank is prohibited. Start the saw at least 3 metres from the filling point.
Adjustments: pull the locking lever open, adjust the pole length and lock the lever. Attach the shoulder strap to the clamp behind the front handle and to the fixing near the switch so that the strap runs diagonally across the chest and the saw can be supported at hip height.
Use: push the battery into place until the latches lock, and remove the guide bar cover. Hold the saw with both hands, press the switch lock button and then the switch, and wait for the chain to reach full speed before bringing it against the branch. Cut only with the chain running along the underside of the guide bar, do not use the upper quarter of the guide bar tip and do not stand in line with the cut. Cut a thicker branch first about 15 cm from the trunk and only then next to the trunk.
Maintenance: after every use, check the condition and tension of the chain, tighten loose joints and keep the ventilation openings clean. Have the chain sharpened by a service centre when necessary or replace a damaged chain. Store the saw in a dry, ventilated space with the battery removed and the guide bar cover in place; a little oil may leak from the chain lubrication system during storage.
Warnings:
- Keep the saw well away from power lines; contact between the chain and a live line can cause a fatal electric shock.
- Risk of kickback: do not cut with the tip of the guide bar, do not stand in line with the cut and always hold the saw with both hands.
- Do not work in a tree or on a ladder, and do not hold the saw above shoulder height.
- Watch out for falling and flying branches and for a tensioned branch springing back; prepare an escape route.
- Wear a safety helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective gloves, safety footwear and close-fitting protective clothing.
- Do not use the saw in rain or fog or in a potentially explosive environment.
- Remove the battery before fitting and tensioning the chain, maintenance, transport and freeing a jammed saw.
- Cut only wood; watch out for metal parts and stones in the wood. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Are a battery and charger included with the Yato cordless pole saw 18V body? No. YT-82837 is supplied without a battery and charger. Version YT-82836 includes a 2 Ah battery and a charging station.
How high can you reach with the telescopic pole saw? The pole length is 200–280 cm, and the manufacturer has designed the saw for cutting branches at a height of about 3–5 metres from the ground.
Which oil is used to lubricate the chain? Oil intended for saw chain lubrication. Used engine oil must not be used, and the saw must not be operated with an empty oil tank.
Which chain and guide bar fit the saw? The saw has an 8″ guide bar (M1430833-1041TL) and a 91P033 chain with 33 drive links, a 3/8″ pitch and a drive link thickness of 1.3 mm. The manufacturer’s spare parts are chain YT-849479 and guide bar YT-84921.
Can the saw be used to shape a hedge? No. The manufacturer prohibits using the pole saw for shaping hedges and cutting shrubs; a hedge trimmer is used for that.
Recycling instructions:
The Yato cordless pole saw 18V body is electrical and electronic equipment that must not be disposed of with mixed waste. At the end of its life, take the saw to a collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Take Li-ion batteries separately to a battery collection point, and protect their terminals with tape before transport. Take chain oil residues and oily rags to a hazardous waste collection point. Recycle the cardboard packaging as cardboard and plastic parts as plastic.
