Remington 10431601 Owner’s Manual

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8' ELECTRIC=TElESCOPING POLE SAW

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INTRODUCTION

Your Remington Telesooping Pole Saw isa dual purpose product. The electric chain

saw is a separate operating unit when not assembled to the telescoping pole. Before

operating either the chain saw or the Pole Saw, make certain you readand understand

all Safety Warnings.

A SAFETY

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand both chain saw

2. Watch what you are doing. Usa com-

3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted on

6. Use only extension cords marked for

7. Do not operate Polo Saw orchain saw

WARNINGS

Make Certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings

on pages 2 and 3. Improper use

ofthis Pole Saw can cause severe

injury or death from fire, electrical

shock, body contactwRh moving chain, or falling wood.

and Pole Saw manuals before operat-

ing saws.

mon sense. Do not operate saw when you aretired.

Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for cutting non-

wood items. Only well-iusmtcted adults should op-

erate Pole Saw orchain saw. Nero al- low children to operate saws.

model plate of chain saw..

outdooruse. See Operating Chain Saw section of chain saw manual for exten-

sion cord requirements,

• while under the influence of alcohol, medication, ordrugs

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly flammable liquids or

off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Haye faulty

switch replaced by authorizedservice center.See chain saw manual for list-

ing of authorized service centers.

• whiin in a hurry

• wl_e in tree or on a ladder

• while on aerial booms, buckets or

pisiforms

8. Wearsung-fittlng clothes when oper- ating Pole Saw or chain saw. Do_not

wear loose clothing or jewelry. They 6. can get caught in moving saw chain.

9. Wearthe following safety gear when 7.

operatingsaws:

• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when working outdoors) 8.

• steel-toed safety footweur with non- skid soles 9.

• eyeprotection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen 10.

• safetybardhat ,

• ear mufflers or ear plugs

• haircoveting to contain long hair 11.

• faceor dust mask (ifwortdng in dasty

areas)

10. Before cutting, always provide the fol- 12. lowing:

• clearwork area

• secure footing

• planned retreat path from falling 13.

limbs

II. Inspecttreehefore trimming. Make al-

lowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.

12. Do not Use your Polo Saw to fell sap- 14. lings. Use the chain saw without pole

attachemenL.::7"i _

13. To reducethe risk of electric shock, this saw has a polarized plug (one blade is

widerthan the other). This plug will fit in apolarized oudet only one way. If

the ping does not fit fully in the oudet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized 15.

extension cord will be necessary. Do

not change the plug in any way.

gasesarapresent WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW

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wrong, or not fully and securely ..... -_pe._dn_ _uni-L ............

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1. Ot_y tutti* Ub_ _;UI_dLUUU _cnse willie

2. Keepwork areaclean.Clutteredareas

inviteinjuries.

3. Be aware ofexteusion cord while op- orating chain saw. Be cerefiq not to trip

over €ord. Keep cordawa'. _m chain

and operator at all times.

- 4. Keep children, animals, and bystand- ers away from Pole Saw and extension

cord.OnlyPoleSaw usershouldhein

work area.

Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees. Use the chain saw without pole attachment and only if you aretrained or have expert help.

Do not use near power lines. Keep at least I0 feet away fromelectricallines.

GripPoleSaw securely-onehandon

thepole,theotheron thehandle.

Keep fingeroff_gges undlreadyto make cut.

BeforestartingPoleSaw,make sure

chainis nottounldnganything. Toguardagainstelec=icalshock,avoid

body contactwithgroundedobjects suchaspipes,fences,andmetalposm.

Keepallparrsofbodyawayfromchain

when saw isrunning.

Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.It will do thejob

better and safer at the rate for which it

was intended. When cuttinglimbortreetrunkthatis

under tension, use extreme caution.Be alert for wood springingback. When

wood tensionisreleased,limbcould

springbackand strikeoperatorcaus- ingsevereinjuryordeath.

CarryPoleSaw fromoneplacetoan- other

• withunitunplugged

• with telescoping pole returned to shortest position

• by holding pole at balance point (close to saw end)

• with guide bar and chain to rear

Do notcutsmallbrushand saplings

with the Pole Saw. Use the chainsaw only, with extreme care. Slender mat-

ter may catch in the chain and be

whippedtoward you.Thiscouldalso pull youoff balance.

OWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY WARNINGS

continued

KICKBACK

_WARNING: Kickback may oc-

cur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or

when the wood closes In and

pinches the saw chain in the cut.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse

reaction, Idcldng the guide bar up and back towards the opera-

tor, Pinching the saw chain along thetop of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back to- wards the operator. Either of

these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which

could result in serious Injury to

user.

Kickback Safety Devices On

This Saw

This saw has a low-kickback chain and

reducedkickbackguidebar.Both items

reduce the chance of kickback, however, kickback can still occur with this saw.

The following steps will reduce the risk of

kickback..

• Use both hands- one gripping the han_e

andtheotherg_ppingthepole.Usefirm

grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole andhandle.

• _ep,..a]lsafeP]items in place on saw.

Make sum they work properly.

• Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.

• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.

• Never try cu_ingthroughtwo branches at the sametime. Only cutoneat a time.

• Do not burygnidebar neseorIzyplunge

cut (boring into wood using guide bar

nose).

• Watch for sldt'tingof wood or other

forces that may pinch chain.

• Use ex_¢me caution when re-entering a previous

• Use low-kickbackchainand guidebar

suppliedwith thechain saw, Only use

replacementpartsListedf_ the polesaw.

• Neveru_ dni] c_loo_ chain.Kecp chain

sharp and adjusted correctly.

Saw Maintenance and Kickback

Safety

Followmaintenanceinstxuctiousinthechain

saw manual.Propercleaning of saw and

chainandguidebarmaintenancecanreduce chancesofkickback.Inspectandmaintain

saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw, Note: Even with

propersharpening,riskof kickbackcan

increase with each sha_aning..

MAINTENANCE

AND STORAGE OF POLE SAW

UnplugPoleSaw frompower sourceand followmaintananc¢ andstorageprocedures

outlined in the Maintenance and Storage section of yoor chain saw manual.

POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS

Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position

yourself out of the path of falling

debris.

Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support while using the

Pole Saw. Always use both hand_ to operate

Pole Saw. Keep a firm, steady pres- sure on the Pole Saw while cutting but do nottry toforce the sawthrough

the wood.

Do not use the Pole Saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than the length of

the guide bar.

Keep other persons away from cut- ting end of polesaw and at a safe

distance from work area.

Do not use Pole Saw near cable, elec-

tric power or telephone lines. Main-

taln a mlni_num ciea-rance-of 10 f_t from all power lines.

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8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

HandGuard

Saw Chain

Tdgger

Switch

Lock-out

_Power Cord

OuterPole

Gr_Area

Power Cor_

Coupling_.

Nut

GuideBar

HandleBracket

Inner Pole

Figure 1-Pole Saw Product Identification

POLE SAW NAMES

AND TERMS

Coupling Nut Thieadedcollar(loosento slide inner pole, dghtea to hold pole in

position).

Guide Bar Metal bar thatextends from saw body. The guide bar supports andguide*

chain. Inner Pole The moveable section of rob-

ing m which the saw is attached.

Kickback Quick backward and upward

motion of guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar touches an object

wkile chain is moving. The guide bar will

kick up and back towards operator.

Oiler Control System for oiling guidebar

andchain. Outer Pole Retains the moveable inner

pole.

Saw Chain (Chain) Loopofchef.ring

cutting teeth for cutting wood. The motor ddve.sChain.Theguidebar supports chain.

Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain. Switch Device thatcompletes orinterrupts

electrical circuit to motor of saw. Switch Lockout Devine that reduces

accidentalstartingof saw.

Trigger Device that turns saw on and off.

Squeezing trigger turns saw on.

Releasing trigger turns saw off.

Trimming (Pruning) Processof cutting

limb(s) from a living tree. Undercut An upward cut fzom underside

of log or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of

guide bar.

OWNER'S MANUA

UNPACKING

1. Remove allitems from carton.

2. Chock allitems for any aldpp'mg dam- age, If you find any damage or ff any

parts are missing, promptly inform deelar where you bought the Pole Saw.

ASSEMBLY

The plastic hardware bag for the Pole Saw should include the following:

CHAIN SAW HARDWARE

(2) Guidebar bolts

• (2) Guidebar outs

• (1) Phillips sdftapping screw

• (1) Saw chain

• (I) Guide bar

• (1) Hand g_rd

• (1) Scabbard

POLE SAW HARDWARE

• (1) Handlebracket

• (4) #I0 x 24 Phlnlpsscrews

• (4) #101ockwashers

ASSEMBLY OF CHAIN SAW

Asserable the chain saw before assembling the pole. Refer to chain saw manual for

assembly iustructions.

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Maintaln proper

chain tension. A loose chain will increase the risk of kick back. A

loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove. This may in-

jure operator and damage chain. A loose chain will cause chain,

guide bar and sprocket to wear

rapidly.

1. To adjust chain tension, make sure

guide bar nuts are only finger fight. Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjust_g hole on guide bar.

2. Turn adjusting screw cIockwlsu until

all slack is out of chain. Note: Them should be no gap between side links of

chain and bottom of guide bar.

3. Wearing protectivegloves,move chain aroundguidebar.Chain should move

freely. If chain does not move freely, loosen chainby turningadjusting screw

counterclockwise,

After chain tension is correct, tighten guide barnutsfirmly. If not, guide bar

will move and loosen chain tension.

This will increase the risk of kickback.

This can also damage saw.

ASSEMBLY OF POLE SAW _'/:

• l. Slip handle bracket over chain saw handle fromthe fightside (see Hga_ 5).

Note: The trigger must be depressed

before the bracket will go onto the

handle,

• Push the lockout buttonanddepresstbe

trigger, While holding the trigger in, place the trigger supportportion of the

bracket under the trigger and slide the bracket onto the chain saw handle.The

bracket will keep thetriggerin the "on" posifiou,

2_ Align holes in pole bracket with holes

in handle bracket. Install Phillips head screws with lcokwasb_ throughpole

bracketfromleft side and threadinto theweld nutson thehandlebracket.

Tightenscrewssecurelybyhand.

3. Plugthesawpowercordintoreceptacle

cordatendofinnerpole.

Bracket

on saw backwards. If chain is

backwards, saw will vibrate badly

,_ CAUTION: Do not place chain

and will not cut.

Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing in the right direction. Position chain so cut-

flog edges on top of guide barface gradebar nose (see Figure 2).

Towards Cutting

GuideBar. ",Edge Nose

Edge

Chain

F?gum2- Chain Position

Figure3 - Turning Adjusting Screw

incorrectTension

Figure4 - Saw ChainAdjustment

Trigger Support

Figure 5 - Bracket with Trigger Support

Figure 6- AssemblyofPoleSawBrackef

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8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW

OPERATING PoLE SAW

WARNING: Read end under-

stand this owner's manual be- fore operating this Pole saw.

Make certain you read and un- derstand all Safety Warnings.

Improper use of this Pole Saw

can cause severe in)ury or death from fh'e, electrical shock, or body

contact with moving cha|n, or

falling wood.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use properextensioncordswiththisPole Saw.Use onlyextensioncordsmarkedfor

outdooruse.The cordmustbemarkedwith suffixW or W-A followingthecordtype

designation.Example:SJTW-A orsyrw.

Use propersizecordwiththissaw.Cord must be heavy enough to carrycurrent

needed.An undersizedcordwillcausevolt- age dropatsaw.Saw willlosepowerand

overheat. Follow cord size requ£rements listed below.

Cord Length AWG cord size

25 feet 16

50 feet 16

1oofeet 14

150 feet 12

Keep cordaway from cuUingarea.Make

surecorddoesnotcatchon branchesorlogs duringcutting.Inspectcordsofinu.Replace damaged cords.The extensioncordmay

come undonefromthepowercordduring use.To avoidthis,make aknotwiththetwo

cords as shown in Pigum ?.

Extension ChainSaw

ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH

The RemingtonPoleSaw hasa tele,_oping

pole assemblythatwin extend _ 57

inches(fullyretracted) to 96 inches(fully extended).A threadedcompressioncou- plingis used to hold the polein position at

any extendedlength.

1. To extendthepole,loosencouplingby

turning couplingnut €ountemlockwise

asshowninFigure8.Polewillslide

freely.

2. Pullinnerpolesectionouttodesired

length ofexteusinn. Note: Only extend

pole to minimum length required to

reachlimbthatisbeingcut.

3. To lockpoleinposition,tightencou- plingbyturningcouplingnu_clockwise

(see Figure 8) un_ _mIy hand tight.

Maim suresawhandle is alignedwith

pole handle before tightening coupling nut. IMPOFfFANT:Do not use wrench

orpliers toove_ghtea coupling. Dam- age to coupling or pole may result.

UNLOCK LOCK

Figure 8 - Extending TelescopicPole

OILING CHAIN

To oilchain,pressoilcap.Oilwillfeedonto

guidebarandchain.Pressoilcapat least

oncebeforeeachcut.Alwayscheckoillevel

beforeusingPoleSaw.Checkoilleveioften

bylookingatoilsightlevelhole.Oilsight

level hole is on left side of saw, between front handle and front hand guard. Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting

with the Pole Saw.

CUTTING WiTH THE POLE

SAW

I. Connectsaw to extensioncord_Con-

nect extension cord to power supply.

2. Use beth hands togrip Pole Saw. Use

only designated grip areaswhen oper_ atingPole Saw (see Fignre 9). Use firm

grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap aroundPole Saw handle and pole.

3. Make s_e your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly

on both feet.

4. Whea reedytomake acat,pressintrig- gerswitchlock-outandsqueeze_g-

ger switch(seeFigure10).Thiswill turnPoleSaw on.Releasingu-igger

switchwillturnPoleSaw off.Make suresaw isrunningatfullspeedbe-

forestarlingacot.

5. When startinga cut,placemoving

chainagainstwood.HoldPoleSaw

firmlyinplacetoavoidpossiblebounc-

ingorskating(sidewaysmo,iameat)of

saw.

GuidePoleSaw usinglight pressure.

Do notforcePoleSaw.Themotorwill overloadandcanbum out.Itwilldo thejobbetterandsaferattheratefor

whichitwasintended.

. Remove Pole Saw fromacut with saw

runningatfullspeed. Stop Pole Saw byreleasingtrigger.Make surechain

hasstoppedbeforesettingPoleSaw down.

Figure 7- TyingExtensionCordand Power

Cord In Knot

Figure 9 - DesignatedGdp Areas

TriggerSwRch_"

Figurelo.Polesa,,,en ie

Switch Lock-out

OWNER'S MANUAL

OPERATING POLE

SAW

Continued

TRIMMING A TREE

PRUNING)

WARNING: Avoid kickback.

Kickback can result in severe in-

jury or death. See Kickback, page 3, to avoid risk of kickback.

_ WARNING: D_) not operate

Pole Saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unstable work surface, or in any awkward posi-

tion. You may lose control ofPole Saw causing severe injury.

*(_ WARNING: Do not extend arms above shoulders when us-

ing Pole Saw.

CAUTION: Seek professional

help if facing conditions beyond

your ability.

2rid Cut.

i I Pmn.ingCut

I I( 2.io,.

1st Cut-

-._ PruningUndercut (toavoidsplintedng)

3rd Cut-Stub Undercut (toavoidsplintering)

Figure 11 - CuttingA Limb

Tdmmlng a treeistheprocc,ssofcutting limbsfrom alivingt_e.Make surefooting

is firm. Keep feet aparLDivide your weight evenly on both feet.

1. Make firstcut six inches f_om tree trdnk on underside of limb. Use top of guide

bar to make this cut. (Cut I/3 through

diameter of limb, see figure Il).

2. Move two to four inches farther out on

limb. Make second cut from above

limb. Continue cut until you cut limb

off.

3. Make third cut as close to tree trunkas possible on underside of limb stub. Use

top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut

1/3 through diameter of stub.

4. Make fourth cut directly above third

cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.

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CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 2

Before Operating Chain Saw .................................................. 2

Kickback ................................................................................. 3

Pushback and Pull-in .....;......................................................... 4

Chain Saw Operation ............. :................................................ 5

Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ................................ 5

Product Identification .... .................................... :........................... 6

Chain Saw Names and Terms ....... ................................................. 7

Unpacking ...................................................... ................................ 8

Assembly ....................................................................................... 8

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .................................................... l0

Filling Oil Tank ............................................................................. l 1

Operating Chain Saw ..................................................................... 12

Extension Cords ............................................................ :......... 12

[ Oiling Chain ........................................................................... 12

I Cutting With the Chain Saw ................................................... 13

Trimming a Tree ..................................................................... 14

Felling a Tree ............................... :.......................................... 15

Limbing a Tree ........................................................................ 17

Bucking a Log ......................................................................... 18

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................ 20

Cleaning Saw Body ................................................................. 20

Care of Guide Bar ................................................................... 20

Sharpening Your Saw Chain (Non-Fast Sharp Model) .......... 21

Sharpening Your Saw Chain (Fast Sharp Model) ................... 24

Storage...........................................................................................25

Troubleshooting..................................................:..........................26

TechnicalService..................._......................................................27.

ServicePublications......................................................................27

RepairService...............................................................................27

ReplacementPartsand Accessories..............................................28

PartCentrals..................................................................................29

AuthorizedServiceCente_ ........................_..................................29

WarrantyInformation....................................................................Back €,.;ove,r

SAFETY

WARNINGS

Make certain you read and understand all

Safety Warnings on pages 2 through 5. Improper use of this

chain saw can cause

severe injury or death

from fire, electrical

shock, body contact with moving chain, or

falling wood.

BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW

I. Read and understand this owner's manual before operating chain saw.

2. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting any non-wood items.

3. Only well-instructed adults should operate chain saw. Never allow children to operate chain saw.

4. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.

5. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See page 12 for extension cord requirements.

6. Do not operate chain saw.

• while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drags

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully assembled

• if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center. See

page 29 for your nearest authorized service center.

• while tired or in a hurry

• while in treeior on a ladder unless trained to do so

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A SAFETY

WARNINGS

Make certain you read and understand all

Safety Warnings on pages 2 through 5.

Improper use of this chain saw can cause

severe injury or death from fire, electrical

shock, body contact with moving chain, or

failing wood.

7. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain saw. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing orjewelry.Theycan get caught in moving saw chain.

8. Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw,

• heavy-duty gloves (wear robber gloves when working outdoors)

• steal-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles

• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen

• safety hard hat

• ear mufflers or ear plugs •

• hair covering to contain long hair

• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)-

Before cutting, always provide the following:

19.

• clear work area

• securefooting

• planned retreat path from falling tree

I0. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or

branches that may fall on you.

KICKBACK

Avoid Kickback. Kickback can cause you to lose control of chain saw.

Kickback can cause severe injury or death.

Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw

This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this saw. Do not let ti

of guide bar touch anything when chain is moving.

Properly install front hand guard. This item can reduce injuries from kickback. Follow assembly instructions on page 8. Do not remove front hand guard. Do not

replace front hand guard with substitute.

Cause Of Kickback Kickback may occur when nose ortip of guide bar touches an object while chain is

moving. If chain cutter catches on object, a sudden reverse action will result. The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator.

Kickback may also occur when wood pinches chain at guide bar nose. A sudden

reverse action will also result.

The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.

• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and

fingers must wrap around saw handles.

• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.

• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

• • Keep solid footing and balance

• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line

with chain.

Contbtued

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SAFETY

WARNINGS

Make certain you read and understand all

Safety Warnings on pages 2 through 5.

Improper use of this chain saw can cause

severe injury or death from fire, electrical

shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure I).

Direction \ \ \\ \\\ \\

Do Not Let Guide Bar

90 =

Quadrant

Figure 1 ~ Kickback Hazard Example.

Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving

• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.

• Do not bury"guide bar nose or try.plunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar

nose).

• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.

• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw. Only replace these parts with chains and guide bars listed in this manual.

• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.

• Do not hand sharpen chain on automatic chain sharpening (Fast Sharp) models.

Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety

Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain

saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw. Note: Even with

proper sharpening, risk of kicklSack can increase with each sharpening.

PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN

Avoid pushback and pull-in. These hazards can cause you to lose control of chain saw. Pushback or pull-in can cause severe injury.

Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In

Pushback may occur while cutting with top of guide bar. Pushback will force saw back towards you. Pull-in may occur while cutting with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in

will force saw in towards wood you are cutting. These hazards can occur if chain is pinched, caught, or contacts a non-wood object.

The following steps will reduce the risk of pushback or pull-in.

• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm gTip. Thumbs and

fingers must wrap around saw handles.

• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

• Keep solid footing and balance.

• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line

with chain.

• Have saw running at full speed before starting a cut.

• When cutting, make sure spike of saw is against wood (pull-in only). See Product Identification, page 6, to locate spike.

• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.

• Watch for shifting of log or other forces that may pinch chain.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.

• Do not twist saw when removing guide bar from undercut.

• Use wedges made of plastic, wood, orlight alloy (never steel or iron) to hold cut open.

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SAFETY

JLLWARNINGS

_ake certain you read

and understand all

Safety Warnings on

pages 2 through 5. Improper use of this

chain saw can cause severe injury or death

from fire, electrical shock, body contact

with moving chain, or falling wood.

CHAIN SAW OPERATION

L Stay alert. Use common sense while operating chain saw.

-. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. Be careful not to trip over

cord.

4. Keep children,animais,and bystandersaway from chainsaw and extension cord.Only chainsaw usershouldbe in work area.

5. Do notcutdown a treeunlessyou aretrainedor have experthelp.

6. Iftwo ormore personsperformbucking and fellingoperationsatthesame time, provideplentyofdistancebetween operations.Providedistanceofatleast twicetheheightof treebeingfelled.

7. Securewood you arecuttingby usingdamps orchocks.

8. Grip chainsaw firmlywithbothhands.Never operatechainsaw withone hand. Never usehandguard ashandle.

9. Keep fingerofftriggeruntilreadytomake cut.

I0.Beforestartingchainsaw,make surechainisnottouchinganything. II.Avoid bodycontactwithgrounded objectssuch aspipes,fences,and metalposts.

12.Keep allpartsofbody away from chainwhen saw isrunning.

13..DonotforceChainsaw whilecutting.Apply lightpressure.

14.Cut smallbrushand saplingswith extreme care.Slendermaterialmay catchin chainand be whipped towardyou.Thiscouldalsopullyou offbalance.

15.When cuttinglimbortreetrunkthatisunder tension,useextremecaution.Be

alertforwood springingback.When wood tensionisreleased,limbcould

spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

16. Carry chain saw from one place to another

• with chain saw unplugged

• by holding front handle (never use hand guard as handle)

• with finger off trigger

• with guide bar and chain to rear

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW

I. Unplug chain saw from power source

• when not in use

• before moving from one place to another

• before servicing

• before changing accessories or attachments

2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw closely if guard or

other part has been damaged. Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving parts. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if damage affects

) safety or operation. Have damage repaired by authorized service center.

i I 3. Maintain chain saw with care.

I • Never expose saw to rain.

• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated.

• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil.

• Keep all screws and nuts tight.

• Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have repaired by authorized service center.

• Never carry chain saw by power cord.

• Never yank power cord to unplug it.

• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

i Always store chain saw

4 • Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.

• in a high or locked place, out of children's reach

• in a dry place |

• in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this chain saw.

O97017

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Rear

Handle

Power Cord

Rear Hand Guard

Guard

Saw

Chain

Guide Bar Nose

Front Handle'

Motor Housing

Oil Level Sight Hole

(located on saw body, hidden by front handle)

Switch Trigger Lockout

Scabbard

Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw

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