The machine comes in the chain saw mode. To convert it to a pole chainsaw, follow the instructions below:

1. Pull the handle lock toward you.
2. While pulling the handle lock, use the other hand to grasp the front hand grip and slide the removable cutting head up to remove it.
3. Connect the removable cutting head and the telescoping pole by aligning the their ends together and sliding the removable cutting head downwards until it clicks into position.
4. Connect the removable handle and the telescoping pole by aligning the their ends together and sliding the removable handle upward until it clicks into position.

If you want to convert the pole chainsaw into a chainsaw, follow these instructions:

1. To remove the cutting head from the telescoping pole, PULL the cutting head lock back to release, and grasping the front hand grip, SLIDE UP to remove the cutting head.
2. To remove the handle from the telescoping pole, pull the handle lock back to release, and SLIDE DOWN to remove the handle.
3. Connect the cutting head with the removable handle by aligning their ends together and slide the cutting head downward until it clicks into position.