Remington BS188A, BPS188A User Manual
18 VOLT CORDLESS POLESAW
18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAINSAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Polesaw Model Chain Saw Model
BPS188A (8"/20.3 cm) BS188A (8"/20.3 cm)
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or
operating this saw. Improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep
this manual for future reference.
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GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.
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INTRODUCTION
Your Remington Cordless Polesaw and Cordless Chainsaw may have been purchased together (as a 2-in-1 polesaw/chainsaw) or
seperate (chainsaw only). If the chainsaw was purchased separately, the pole is available as an accessory and may be purchased by
visiting the "On-Line Outlet" at www.remingtonpowertools.com.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................... 4
Before Operating Saw .......................................................................................................... 4
While Operating Saw ........................................................................................................... 4
Kickback ............................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance and Storage of Saw ........................................................................................ 5
Polesaw Trimming Precautions ............................................................................................ 6
UNPACKING................................................................................................................ 6
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................... 7
Chain Saw ............................................................................................................................ 7
Polesaw ................................................................................................................................7
CHAIN TERMS AND DEFINITIONS............................................................................ 8
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY...................................................................................... 9
Protective Battery Terminal Cap ........................................................................................... 9
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................... 9
Charging Battery ................................................................................................................ 10
Important Charging Notes .................................................................................................. 10
CHAIN SAW INFORMATION..................................................................................... 11
Chain Saw Assembly .........................................................................................................11
Saw Chain Tension .............................................................................................................11
Oiling Chain........................................................................................................................ 12
Cutting with the Chain Saw ................................................................................................ 12
Felling a Tree (Cutting Down a Tree) ................................................................................. 12
Limbing a Tree ................................................................................................................... 13
Bucking A Log .................................................................................................................... 14
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ................................................................................................. 14
POLESAW INFORMATION....................................................................................... 15
Polesaw Assembly ............................................................................................................. 15
Adjusting Pole Length ........................................................................................................ 15
Cutting with the Polesaw .................................................................................................... 15
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 16
Cleaning Saw Body ............................................................................................................ 16
Care of Guide Bar ..............................................................................................................16
Sharpening Saw Chain ...................................................................................................... 16
Replacing Saw Chain ......................................................................................................... 17
STORAGE.................................................................................................................. 18
TECHNICAL SERVICE.............................................................................................. 18
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES....................................................... 18
REPAIR SERVICE..................................................................................................... 18
BATTERY RECYCLING............................................................................................. 18
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 19
WARRANTY INFORMATION..................................................................................... 20
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN.................................................................... 43
PARTS CENTRALS................................................................................................... 45
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and under-
stand all instructions in Important
Safety Information. Improper use
of this chain saw can cause severe
injury or death from fi re, electrical
shock, body contact with moving
chain, or falling wood.
DANGER: Serious injury or
death from electrocution if power
lines are contacted. Never use
near any electrical source, wires,
or power lines.
WARNING: When using a battery operated chain saw, basic
safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fi re and injury to persons, including the following:
WARNING: For safe operation read and understand owners manual. Wear face shield
(and/or safety glasses) and hard
hat to protect against falling debris. Always have a clear work
area, retreat path, and be aware
of limb/branch location to avoid
falling limbs and debris. Keep
bystanders 50 ft(5m) away when
operating saw. Store indoors.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
For safe operation read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating saw.
Only well-instructed adults should operate
saw. Never allow children to operate saw.
Keep Work Area Clean
Cluttered work areas invite injuries. Before
cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling
tree
Consider Work Area Environment
1. Do not operate saw
• in rain or snow
• in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or
gases are present
• while in a tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets, or
platforms
2. Inspect tree before trimming or cutting down. Make sure there are no
dead limbs or branches that may fall
on you. Make allowance for branches
to fall freely to the ground.
Use Right Tool
Use saw for cutting wood only.
• Do not use chain saw for purpose not
intended.
• Do not use for cutting non-wood
items.
Dress Properly
1. Wear snug-fi tting clothes when operating saw. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can get caught in
moving saw chain.
2. Wear hair covering to contain long
hair.
Wear Safety Gear
Wear the following safety gear when operating saw:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber
gloves when working outdoors)
• steel-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
• face or dust mask (if working in
dusty areas)
Stay Alert
1. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when
you are tired.
2. Do not operate saw
• while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs
• while in a hurry
Check for Damage
Do not operate saw
• if pole or saw is damaged, adjusted
wrong, or not fully and securely
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 Technical Service).
WHILE OPERATING SAW
Keep Work Area Clean
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Do not use near power lines. Keep
at least 10 feet away from electrical
lines.
3. If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operations at the same
time, provide plenty of distance between operations. Provide distance of
at least twice the height of tree being
felled.
4. Secure wood you are cutting by using
clamps or chocks.
Keep Children, Bystanders, and
Animals Away
1. Only saw user should be in work
area. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15m)
away when operating saw.
2. Do not let visitors contact chain saw.
Use Right Tool
1. Do not use the polesaw to cut down
trees. Use the chain saw without
pole attachment and only if you are
trained or have expert help.
2. Do not cut small brush and saplings
with the polesaw. Use the chain saw
only, with extreme care. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be
whipped toward you. This could also
pull you off balance.
Stay Alert
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while
operating saw.
2. Grip chain saw fi rmly with both
hands. Never operate chain saw with
one hand. Never use hand guard as
handle.
3. Grip polesaw securely. Place one
hand on the pole and the other on the
handle.
4. Keep fi nger off trigger until ready to
make cut.
5. Before starting saw, make sure chain
is not touching anything.
6. To guard against electrical shock,
avoid body contact with grounded
objects such as pipes, fences, and
metal posts.
7. Keep all parts of body away from
chain when saw is running.
8. When cutting limb or tree trunk that
is under tension, use extreme caution.
Be alert for wood springing back.
When wood tension is released, limb
could spring back and strike operator
causing severe injury or death.
Do Not Force Saw While Cutting
Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Carrying Saw
Carry saw from one place to another
• with saw stopped
• with fi nger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
• Chain saw - by holding front handle
(never use hand guard as handle)
• Polesaw - with telescoping pole returned to shortest position
• Polesaw - by holding the pole at the
balance point (close to saw end)
• Remove battery and use scabbard
when transporting saw.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the state of California)
to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based
paints
• crystalline silica from
bricks and cement and
other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium
from chemically-treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to fi lter
out microscopic particles.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Kickback may occur
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, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards 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 reduced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce
the chance of kickback. Low-kickback saw
chain is a chain which met the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1.
Kickback can still occur with this saw.
Follow assembly instructions on page 11. Do
not remove front hand guard. Do not replace
front hand guard with substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw
is running:
- For chain saw, use both hands to grip
saw while saw is running. Use fi rm
grip. Thumbs and fi ngers must wrap
around saw handles.
- For polesaw, use one hand to grip
the handle and the other hand to grip
the pole. Use fi rm grip. Thumbs and
fi ngers must wrap around pole and
handle.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Chain saw - do not overreach or cut
above shoulder height.
• Polesaw - do not overreach or extend
arms above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This
keeps your body from being in direct
line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure
1).
• 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 reentering 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.
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 kickback can increase
with each sharpening.
Direction
90°
Quadrant
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example:
Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch
Object While Chain is Moving
Do Not Let Guide
Bar Touch Here
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF SAW
Disconnect Battery
Remove battery from saw
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to
another
• before tensioning saw chain
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or attachments, such as saw chain and
pole.
Check for Damage
Inspect 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 saw if damage affects
safety or operation. Have damage repaired by authorized service
center.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Maintenance
Maintain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for better and safer
performance.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual
to sharpen chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of
oil and grease.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Keep power cord on battery charger away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
POLESAW TRIMMING
PRECAUTIONS
Service
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Storage
When not in use, always store saw
• with battery removed
• in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach
• in a dry place
• with scabbard over guide bar
• indoors
Save these instructions. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this saw.
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
polesaw.
Always use both hands to operate
polesaw. Keep a fi rm, steady pres-
sure on the polesaw while cutting but
do not try to force the saw through
the wood.
Do not use the polesaw to cut limbs
larger in diameter than the length of
the guide bar.
Keep other persons away from cutting
end of polesaw and at a safe distance
from work area.
Do not use polesaw near cable, elec-
tric power or telephone lines. Maintain
a minimum clearance of 10 feet from
all power lines.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand
this manual before assembling or
operating this chain saw. Improper
use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep this manual for future
reference.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you fi nd any damage or if any
parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought chain saw.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Front Hand
Guard
Saw
Chain
Rear Handle
Handle
Release
Button
CHAIN SAW
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Guide Bar Nose
Battery
Sprocket
Cover
Power
Head
Battery Release
Button
Guide
Bar
Scabbard
POLESAW
Hand Guard
Spike
Handle Release
Front
Handle
Saw Chain
Button
Trigger
Lockout
Trigger
Battery Release
Button
Guide Bar
Handle
Battery
Trigger
Trigger
Outer Pole
Lockout
Battery Release
Button
Clamping
Lever
Grip Area
Handle Release
Button
Handle Release
Button
7
Power Head
Inner Pole
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CHAIN SAW TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree
or log into lengths.
Felling Process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree.
Make this cut on opposite side of tree from
notching cut.
Front Handle Located at front of saw
body.
Front Hand Guard Shield between front
handle and guide bar. Protects left hand
while using saw.
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from
saw body. The guide bar supports and
guides chain.
Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide
bar.
Inner Pole The moveable section of tubing
to 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 while
chain is moving. The guide bar will kick up
and back towards operator.
Limbing Process of cutting limb(s) from
a felled tree.
Low-Kickback Chain Chain that reduces
chance of kickback as required by ANSI
B175.1.
Normal Cutting Position Stance used
while making bucking and felling cuts.
Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directs fall of tree.
Outer Pole Retains the moveable inner
pole.
Power Head Chain saw without chain and
guide bar. Also known as saw body.
Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapid
pushback of chain saw. Pushback may occur
if chain along top of guide bar is pinched,
caught, or contacts a foreign object.
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of
saw body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide
bar that reduces chance of kickback.
Replacement Chain Chain that complies
with ANSI B175.1 when used with a specifi c
saw. It may not meet ANSI requirements
when used with other saws.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting teeth for cutting wood. The
motor drives chain. The guide bar supports
chain.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth
at front of saw body beside guide bar. Keep
spiked bumper in contact with wood when
felling or bucking. It helps maintain position
of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives
chain.
Switch Device that completes or interrupts
electrical circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Linkage This device connects
switch to trigger. It moves switch when you
squeeze trigger.
Trigger Lockout Device that reduces accidental starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and off.
Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing
trigger turns saw off.
Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting
limb(s) from a living tree.
Undercut An upward cut from underside
of log or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top
of guide bar.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PROTECTIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL CAP
WARNING: Do not store or
carry battery so that metal objects
can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
battery in aprons, pockets, tool
boxes, product kit boxes, drawers,
etc. with loose nails, screws, keys,
jewelry etc. without battery cap.
A protective battery terminal cap is provided
for use whenever the battery is out of the
tool or charger. Remove cap before placing
battery in charger or tool.
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
2. Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on battery charger, battery pack, and
product using battery pack.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of injury, charge only Remington
brand batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or
snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Remington brand may result
in a risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
6. An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fi re, electric shock or
electrocution.
a. Two-wire cords can be used with
2-wire or 3-wire extension cords.
Only round jacketed extension cords
should be used, and we recommend
that they be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension
is to be used outside, the cord must
be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord
marked for outdoor use can also be
used for indoor work. The letters
“W” or “WA” on the cord jacket
indicate that the cord is suitable for
outdoor use.
b. An extension cord must have ad-
equate wire size (AWG or American
Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
The smaller the gauge number of
the wire, the greater the capacity of
the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more
capacity than 18 gauge. When using
more than one extension to make up
the total length, be sure each extension contains at least the minimum
wire size.
CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE
(AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS
NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0
– 10.0
Cord
Length
25 feet 18 AWG
50 feet 18 AWG
100 feet 16 AWG
150 feet 14 AWG
AWG Cord
Size
7. Use only the supplied charger (P/
N 121397-01)when charging. The
use of any other charger could damage the battery or create a hazardous
condition.
8. Use only one charger when charging.
9. Use only Remington RB18V OR
RBE18V battery packs with this
product.
10. Do not attempt to open the charger.
There are no customer serviceable parts
inside. If damaged, call DESA Power
Tools Technical Service.
11. DO NOT incinerate the battery pack
even if they are severely damaged or
completely worn out. The batteries can
explode in a fi re.
12. A small leakage of liquid from the
battery pack cells may occur under
extreme usage, charging, or temperature conditions. This does not indicate
a failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your
skin:
• Wash quickly with soap and water.
• Neutralize with a mild acid such as
lemon juice or vinegar.
• If the battery liquid gets in your eyes,
fl ush them with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.
MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a
25-35% solution of potassium
hydroxide.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
CHARGING BATTERY
The battery pack is not fully
charged at the factory. Before
attempting to charge the battery
pack, thoroughly read all Safety
Instructions.
The charger is designed to use standard
household 120 volt 60 Hz power.
1. Plug cord from charger into charger
base. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2 - Plug Charger into Base
2. Plug the charger into any standard
120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not charge by means
of an engine generator or DC power
source. Use only 120V AC.
3. Slide the charger onto the battery pack
as shown in Figure 3. The LED will
light up, Let the battery pack charge
until red LED turns off. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your
battery pack should be fully charged in
3 to 9 hours.
4. Unplug charger. Remove the charger
by sliding off (See Figure 4).
5. Place the battery pack in the tool and be
certain that it is inserted fully into the
tool cavity until it “clicks” into place.
Figure 4 - Remove Charger
IMPORTANT CHARGING
NOTES
1. After normal usage, your battery
pack should be fully charged in 3 to 9
hours. If the battery pack is run-down
completely, it may take up to 9 hours
to become fully charged. Your battery
pack was sent from the factory in an
uncharged condition. For best performance charge battery until red LED
turns off. Allow the battery to cool
30 minutes before charging after
down
using the saw. NOTE: A hot battery
placed in the charger will not charge.
2. DO NOT charge the battery pack in an
air temperature below 40°F (4,5 °C) or
above 105°F (40,5 °C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to
the battery pack. Longest life and best
performance can be obtained if battery
pack is charged when air temperature
is about 75°F (24°C).
3. While charging, the charger may hum
and become warm to touch. This is a
normal condition and does not indicate
a problem.
4. If the battery pack does not charge
properly
• Check current at receptacle by plugging
in a lamp or other appliance.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected
to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
• Move charger and battery pack to a
surrounding air temperature of 40°F
(4,5°C) to 105°F (40,5 °C)
• If the receptacle and temperature are
OK, and you do not get proper charging contact DESA Power Tools.
5. The battery pack should be recharged
when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using product with its battery pack in a
depleted condition.
6. To prolong battery life, avoid leaving
the battery pack on charger for extended periods of time (over 30 days
without use). Although overcharging is
not a safety concern, it can signifi cantly
reduce overall battery life.
7. The battery pack will reach optimum
performance after being cycled 5 times
during normal usage. There is no need
to run the batteries down completely
before recharging. Normal usage is
the best method of discharging and
recharging the batteries.
Figure 3 - Slid Charger onto
Battery
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION
CHAIN SAW ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
1. Align rib on chain saw power head with
groove in main handle (see Figure 5).
2. Slide power head into main handle until
units “snap” together (see Figure 6).
IMPORTANT: Both release buttons on
main handle must be fully engaged.
3. Slide battery onto main handle until
release buttons “snap” together (see
Figure 7).
Note: Fully charge battery before using
for fi rst time. See Charging Battery
NOTE: Your Remington Cordless Polesaw
and Cordless Chainsaw may have been
purchased together (as a 2-in-1 polesaw/
chainsaw) or seperate (chainsaw only). If
the chainsaw was purchased separately, the
pole is available as an accessory and may be
purchased by visiting the "On-Line Outlet"
at www.desatech.com.
.
Figure 6 - Assembled Power Head
Main Handle
Main Handle
Battery
Figure 7 - Assemble Battery onto Main
Handle
3. Pull chain with light force 1/8" away
from bottom of guide bar and release
(see Figure 8). If chain lightly snaps
back into place, tension is correct.
A slight sag (1/16" or less) between
chain and bottom of guide bar is
acceptable.
Figure 8 - Check Chain Tension
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
1. Loosen guide bar nuts before adjusting chain (see Figure 9).
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SAW CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Remove battery from
chain saw before adjusting saw chain
tension.
could occur from body contact with
moving chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
Rib
WARNING: Maintain proper
chain tension always. A loose chain
will increase the risk of kickback. A
Main
Handle
Power Head
Figure 5 - Align Power Head with
Handle
loose chain may jump out of guide
bar groove. This may injure operator and damage chain. A loose
chain will cause chain, guide bar,
and sprocket to wear rapidly.
Note: The saw chain tension is properly set at
the factory. A new chain will stretch. Check
new chain tension frequently (after disconnecting battery) during the fi rst 2 hours of
operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow
steps below to check saw chain tension.
1. Remove battery from chain saw.
2. Place chain saw on a fi rm surface to
check chain tension.
Severe injury or death
Guide Bar Nuts
Figure 9 - Loosen Guide Bar Nuts
2. Turn adjusting screw on front of
power head clockwise until slack is
out of chain (see Figure 10).
3. Wearing protective gloves, pull down
on chain to check chain tension (See
Step 3 Saw Chain Tension).
Adjusting
Screw
Figure 10 - Turning Adjusting Screw
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION
4. Do not over-tension chain. Over-tensioning will cause excessive wear and
will reduce the life of the guide bar
and chain. Over-tensioning also reduces the amount of cuts per battery
charge.
5. After chain tension is correct, tighten
guide bar nuts fi rmly (see Figure 11).
Guide Bar
Nuts
Figure 11 - Tighten Guide Bar Nuts
OILING CHAIN
IMPORTANT: Applying oil to the chain and
guide bar reduces friction and excessive
wear. Improper oiling will cause excessive
wear and reduce the life of the chain and
guide bar.
1. Fill included squeeze bottle with
SAE #30 or #40 motor oil or bar
chain oil.
2. Apply several drops of oil between
chain and guide bar (see Figure 12.
Note: Oil should be applied before each
use and every 5 minutes during continuous use.
Oil Chain
Frequently
Guide Bar
Figure 12 - Applying Oil to Chain
CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
1. Attach battery to saw.
2. Make sure section of log to be cut is
not laying on ground. This will keep
chain from touching ground as it cuts
through log. Touching ground with
moving chain will dull chain.
Use both hands to grip saw. Always use
3.
left hand to grip front handle and right
hand to grip rear handle. Use fi rm grip.
Thumbs and fi ngers must wrap around
saw handles (see Figure 13).
4. Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
Trigger Lockout
Trigger
Figure 13 - Trigger Lockout and Trigger Location
5. When ready to make a cut, press in
trigger lockout with right thumb and
squeeze trigger (see Figure 13). This
will turn saw on. Releasing trigger
will turn saw off. Always turn saw on
before contacting saw chain with log.
6. When starting a cut, place moving
chain against wood. Hold saw fi rmly
in place to avoid possible bouncing or
skating (sideways movement) of saw.
7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not
force saw. The motor will overload and
can burn out. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
8. Remove saw from a cut with saw running. Stop saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before
setting saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a
steady, even cutting rate.
FELLING A TREE (Cutting
Down a Tree)
WARNING:
• Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or
death. See Kickback, page 5,
to avoid risk of kickback.
•
Do not fell a tree without
ample skill or expert help.
• Keep children, animals, and
bystanders away from area
when felling a tree.
•
If two or more persons
perform bucking and felling
operations at the same time,
provide ample distance
between operations. Provide
distance of at least twice the
height of tree being felled.
WARNING: When felling a tree,
be aware of your surroundings. Do
not endanger any person, strike
utility lines, or cause property
damage. If tree strikes utility lines,
contact utility company at once.
Felling is the process of cutting down a tree.
Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to fell a tree.
Before Felling a Tree
1. Before felling, inspect tree. Make sure
there are no dead limbs or branches that
may fall on you. Study natural lean of
tree, location of larger branches, and
wind direction. This will help you
judge which way tree will fall.
2. Clear work area around tree.
3. Plan and clear a retreat path before
felling. Make retreat path opposite to
planned direction of fall of tree and at
45° angle (see Figure 14).
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
4.
staples, and wire from tree where you
will make felling cuts.
5. Stay on uphill side when felling tree.
Tree could roll or slide downhill after
falling.
Retreat Path
Direction of Fall
45°
Retreat Path
Figure 14 - Retreat Path From Tree
Tree
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION
Felling Procedure
A) Felling Notch
A properly placed felling notch will determine direction tree will fall. Place felling
notch on side of tree in direction you want
tree to fall (see Figure 15).
Follow directions below to create a felling
notch.
1. Make lower notch cut as close to
ground as possible. Hold saw so guide
bar is horizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter
of tree trunk (see Figure 15). Note:
Always make this horizontal lower
notch cut fi rst. If you make this cut
second, tree can pinch chain or guide
bar.
2. Start upper notch cut the same distance
above fi rst cut as fi rst cut is deep.
Example: If lower notch cut is eight
inches deep, start upper notch cut eight
inches above it. Cut downward at 45°
angle. The upper notch cut should meet
end of lower notch cut (see Figure
15).
3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by
notching cuts.
Direction of Fall
3rd Cut Felling Cut
2"
Hinge
2"
2nd Cut Upper
Notch
Cut
1st Cut Lower
Notch
Cut
B) Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut two inches higher than
lower notch cut and on opposite side of
tree (see Figure 15). Keep felling cut
parallel to lower notch cut.
2. Cut towards notch.
3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should begin to fall. Note: If needed, drive wedges
into felling cut to control direction of fall.
If tree settles back and pinches chain,
drive wedges into felling cut to remove
saw. Only use wedges made of wood,
plastic, or aluminum. Never use wedge
made of steel. This could cause kickback
and damage to chain.
4. When tree begins to fall, quickly
• remove saw from felling cut
• release trigger to turn saw off
• put saw down
• exit area using retreat path
WARNING: Do not cut all the
way through tree. Leave about
two inches of tree diameter uncut
directly behind felling notch (see
Figure 15). This uncut portion acts
as a hinge. The hinge helps keep
tree from twisting and falling in
wrong direction.
WARNING: Be alert for falling
overhead limbs. Watch your footing
while exiting area.
LIMBING A TREE
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback to avoid risk
of kickback.
WARNING: When cutting limb
that is under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is
released, limb could spring back
and strike operator causing severe
injury or death.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen
tree. Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet. Do not remove larger limbs under tree
that support log off ground. Remove each
limb with one cut (see Figure 16). Clear cut
limbs from work area often. This will help
maintain a safe work area.
Make sure you start your cut where limb
will not pinch saw during cutting. To avoid
pinching, start cut on freely hanging limbs
from above limb. Start cut on limbs under
tension from under limb. If pinch occurs, turn
saw off, lift limb, and remove saw.
ENGLISH
Figure 15 - Felling A Tree
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Figure 16 - Limbing A Tree
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION
BUCKING A LOG
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback to avoid
risk of kickback.
WARNING:
•
If on slope, make sure log
will not roll down hill. Secure
log by using wooden stakes.
Drive wooden stakes into
ground on downhill side of
log. Stand on uphill side of
log while cutting. Log may
roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through
two logs at same time. This
could increase the risk of
kickback.
• While cutting log, never hold
log with your hand, leg, or
foot.
• While cutting log, never
allow another person to hold
log.
• Turn off and unplug saw
before moving from one
place to another.
Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections.
Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet. When
possible, raise log or section off ground. Do
this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.
When cutting through log, maintain control by
reducing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do
not relax your grip on chain saw handles. Do
not let moving chain touch ground. Ground
will dull moving chain. After cutting through
log, release trigger to turn saw off before
moving saw.
Follow directions below to buck a log.
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 17).
Log Supported On One End
1. Make fi rst cut on underside of log (see
Figure 18). Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter
of log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above fi rst
cut. Cut down to meet fi rst cut. This
cut will keep log from pinching guide
bar and chain.
2nd Cut
1st Cut
Figure 18 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make fi rst cut from above log (see
Figure 19). Cut 1/3 through diameter
of log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log,
directly under fi rst cut. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet fi rst
cut. This will keep log from pinching
guide bar and chain.
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Figure 19 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On Both Ends
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe
injury or death. See Kickback to
avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not extend
arms above shoulders when using polesaw.
CAUTION: Seek professional
help if facing conditions beyond
your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting
limbs from a living tree. Make sure your
footing is fi rm. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions
below to trim a tree.
1. Make fi rst cut six inches from tree trunk
on underside of limb. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through
diameter of limb (see Figure 20).
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 trunk as
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.
4th Cut - Final
Stub Cut
2nd Cut - Pruning
Cut (to avoid
pinching)
6"
2" to 4"
1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 17- Bucking Log With Entire
Length On Ground
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Figure 20 - Cutting A Limb
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POLESAW INFORMATION
POLESAW ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
1. Remove battery from chain saw.
2. Separate main handle from chain saw
power head by pressing both release
buttons on main handle and pulling
apart (see Figure 21).
Press
Release
Buttons
Figure 21- Separate Main Handle from
Powerhead.
3. Align rib on chain saw power head with
groove in power head adapter on pole
(see Figure 22).
Release
Button
Groove
Groove
Rib
Polesaw
Handle
Adapter
Main Handle
Figure 24 - Align Main Handle with Handle Adapter
6. Slide main handle into handle adapter
until units “snap” together (see Figure
25). IMPORTANT: Both release but-
tons on main handle must be fully
engaged.
3. To lock pole in position, tighten clamping
lever (see Figure 27).
UNLOCK
Figure 27 - Extending Telescopic Pole
LOCK
CUTTING WITH THE POLESAW
1. Attach battery to saw.
2. Use both hands to grip polesaw. Use
only designated grip areas when operating polesaw (see Figure 28). Use fi rm
grip. Thumbs and fi ngers must wrap
around polesaw handle and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
ENGLISH
Rib
Power Head
Polesaw
Power Head
Adapter
Figure 22 - Align Power Head with Power
Head Adapter
4. Slide power head into power head
adapter until units “snap” together (see
Figure 23). IMPORTANT: Both release
buttons on power head adapter must be
fully engaged.
Figure 23 - Assembled Power Head and
Power Head Adapter
5. Align rib on handle adapter on pole
with groove in main handle (see Figure
24).
Figure 25 - Assembled Main Handle and
Handle Adapter
7. Slide battery onto main handle until
release buttons “snap” together (see
Figure 26).
Note: Fully charge battery before using
for fi rst time. See Charging Battery,
page 10
Main Handle
Battery
Figure 26 - Assembled Battery onto Main
Handle
ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH
The Remington brand polesaw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from
47 inches (fully retracted) to 83 inches (fully
extended). A cam levered collet is used to
hold the pole in position at any extended
length.
1. To extend the pole, loosen the clamping
lever (see Figure 27). Pole will slide
freely.
2. Pull inner pole section out to desired
length of extension. Note: Only extend
pole to minimum length required to
reach limb that is being cut.
Grip Area
Figure 28- Designated Grip Areas
4. When ready to make a cut, press in
trigger lockout and squeeze trigger (see
Figure 29). This will turn polesaw on.
Releasing trigger will turn polesaw off.
Make sure saw is running before starting
a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving
chain against wood. Hold polesaw
fi rmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of
saw.
6. Guide polesaw using light pressure. Do
not force saw. The motor will overload
and can burn out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. Remove polesaw from a cut with saw
running. at full speed. Stop polesaw by
releasing trigger. Make sure chain has
stopped before setting polesaw down.
Trigger
Trigger Lockout
Figure 29- Polesaw Handle with Trigger
Lockout
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