Remington DPS-1 Owner's Manual

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BRANCH WIZARD
ELECTRIC PRUNING SAW
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IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or op­erating this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole Saw can cause severe injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
MODEL DPS-1: 111409-01
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................... 4
Before Operating Saw ............................................................................................................... 4
While Operating Saw ................................................................................................................. 4
Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ................................................................................... 5
POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 6
UNPACKING ................................................................................................................ 6
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 7
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS ............................................................................. 7
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 8
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 9
OPERATING CHAIN SAW ......................................................................................... 10
Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................... 10
Oiling Chain ............................................................................................................................. 10
Cutting with Pole Saw ..............................................................................................................11
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ........................................................................................................11
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 12
Care of Guide Bar ................................................................................................................... 12
Sharpening Saw Chain ............................................................................................................ 13
Replacing Saw Chain .............................................................................................................. 14
STORAGE .................................................................................................................. 14
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 14
TECHNICAL SERVICE .............................................................................................. 14
REPAIR SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 14
Warranty Service ..................................................................................................................... 14
Non-Warranty Service ............................................................................................................. 14
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 15
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ..................................................................... 46
PARTS CENTRAL ..................................................................................................... 47
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before operating Pole Saw, make certain you read and understand all Important Safety Information.
WARNING: When using an electric Pole Saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of  re, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all instructions in Important Safety Infor- mation. Improper use of this Pole Saw can cause severe injury or death from re, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1. Read and understand Pole Saw manual before operating Pole Saw.
2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.
3. Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
4. Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Saw. Never allow children to operate Pole Saw.
5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of Pole Saw.
6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See Operating Pole Saw section extension cord requirements.
7. Do not operate Pole Saw
while under the influence of alcohol, tion, or drugs
in rain or in damp or wet areas
where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled
if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and o. Chain must stop moving when you release trig­ger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center (see Technical Service)
while in a hurry
while in tree or on a ladder
while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
during high wind or storming weather
8. Wear snug-fi tting clothes when operating Pole Saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving saw chain.
medica-
9. Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole 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
hair covering to contain long hair
face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
10. Before cutting, always provide the following:
clear work area
secure footing
planned retreat path from falling limbs
11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.
12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Pole Saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fi t in the polarized outlet of an extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, a polarized extension cord will be necessary. If the polarized plug of the extension cord does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole Saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole Saw user should be in work area.
5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.
6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10 feet away from electrical lines.
7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle.
8. Keep finger o trigger until ready to make cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not touching anything.
10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.
11. Keep all parts of body away from chain when Pole Saw is running.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
12. Do not force Pole Saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
13. When cutting a 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.
14. Carry Pole Saw from one place to another
with unit unplugged
by holding pole at balance point (close to saw
end)
with guide bar and chain to rear
15. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole Saw. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you o balance.
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 ce-
ment and other masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-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  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 Pole Saw which could result in serious injury to user.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Pole Saw
This Pole Saw has a low-kickback chain and re­duced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this Pole Saw. The following steps will reduce the risk of kick­back.
Use both hands - one gripping the handle and the other gripping the pole. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole and handle.
Keep all safety items in place on Pole Saw. Make sure they work properly.
Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.
Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
Never try cutting through two branches at the same
time. Only cut one 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 the Pole Saw. Only use replacement parts listed for the Pole Saw.
Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF POLE SAW
Unplug Pole Saw from power source and follow maintenance and storage procedures outlined in Cleaning and Maintenance and Storage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS
Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
Keep other persons away from cutting end of Pole Saw and at a safe distance from work area.
Never stand on a ladder or other type of un­stable support while using the Pole Saw. Always use both hands to operate Pole Saw. Keep a  rm, steady pressure on the Pole Saw while cutting but do not try to force the Pole Saw through the wood. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than the length of the guide bar.
Do not use Pole Saw near cable, electric power or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from all power lines.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find
any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought the Pole Saw.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MODEL DPS-1: 111409-01
Trigger Switch Lock-out
Trigger Switch
Handle
Power Cord
Guide Bar
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Pole
Saw Chain
Grip Area
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body.
The guide bar supports and guides chain.
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.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting
teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The guide bar supports chain.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain. Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical
circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental
starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and o. Squeez-
ing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw o.
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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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or operat­ing this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole Saw can cause severe injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly is not needed on these models. See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp Pole Saw in vise during assembly.
1. Lay chain out flat.
2. Loosen and remove guide bar nut, sprocket cover, and washer (see Figure 1).
3. Install guide bar onto saw body. Place center slot of guide bar onto guide bar bolt.
4. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 2 and indicator on side cover of Pole Saw).
CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.
5. Place Belleville washer, sprocket cover, and guide bar nut onto Pole Saw. IMPORTANT: Make sure serrated edge of the Belleville washer is positioned as shown in Figure 3. The serrated edge must be in contact with the guide bar.
IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nut fi nger tight
only.
6. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
Serrated Edge Against Guide Bar
Figure 3 - Belleville Washer Assembly
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer
Figure 1 - Installing Guide Bar
Towards Guide Bar Nose
Figure 2 - Chain Position
Sprocket Cover
Cutting Edge
Saw Chain
Guide Bar
Bushing
Nut
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SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from power source before adjusting saw chain tension.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will in­crease the risk of kickback. A 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: For pre-assembled models, the saw chain tension is properly set at factory. A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after fi rst few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps below to readjust saw chain tension.
1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nut is only finger tight (see Figure 4).
Guide Bar Nut
Guide Bar Nut
Guide Bar
Guide Bar
Correct Tension
Gap
Incorrect Tension
Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment
3. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar nut firmly. If not, guide bar will move and loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk of kickback. This can also damage Pole Saw.
Note: A new chain will stretch. Check new chain
after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Readjust chain tension.
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Figure 4 - Loosen Guide Bar Nut
2. Insert a #1 Phillips head screwdriver or smaller into the hole in the middle of the guide bar (see Figure 5). Using the screwdriver, push the guide bar away from Pole Saw motor housing to ten­sion the chain. Note: There should be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see Figure 6).
Guide Bar
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Figure 5 - Chain Tension Adjustment
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OPERATING POLE SAW
WARNING: Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating this Pole Saw. Make certain you read and under­stand all Important Safety Information . Improper use of this Pole Saw can cause severe injury or death from re, electri­cal shock, or body contact with moving chain or falling wood.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cords with this Pole Saw. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord must be marked with suffix W or W-A follow­ing the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or SJTW. Use proper sized cord with this Pole Saw. Cord must be heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized cord will cause voltage drop at Pole Saw. Pole saw will lose power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements listed below.
Cord Length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 AWG
50 feet 16 AWG 100 feet 16 AWG 150 feet 14 AWG
OILING CHAIN
This Pole Saw requires lubrication only to prevent rust on the guide bar and saw chain. The saw chain provided is pre-lubricated at the factory. With each use of the Pole Saw apply a small amount of lubricat­ing oil directly to the saw chain (see Figure 8). The oil will distribute itself around the chain and guide bar groove during use–preventing rust. We recom­mend using SAE #30 motor oil for lubrication and rust prevention.
Chain Oil
Guide Bar
Figure 8 - Oil Chain and Guide Bar
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords. The extension cord may come undone from the power cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the two cords as shown in Figure 7.
Chain Saw Power Cord
Extension Cord
Figure 7 - Tying Extension Cord and Power Cord in Knot
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OPERATING POLE SAW
CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW
1. Connect Pole Saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply.
2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw (see Figure 9, page 12). Use fi rm grip. Thumbs and fi ngers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
4. When ready to make a cut, press in trigger switch lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see Figure 10, page 12). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releas­ing trigger switch will turn Pole Saw o. Make sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold Pole Saw fi rmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways move­ment) of Pole Saw.
6. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force Pole 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 Pole Saw from a cut with Pole Saw running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releas­ing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
Grip Area
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 operate Pole Saw while
in a tree
on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
in any awkward position You may lose control of Pole Saw caus-
ing severe injury.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first 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 11).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut limb o.
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.
WARNING: Do not extend Pole Saw
handle above shoulder height.
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Figure 9- Designated Grip Areas
Trigger Switch Lock-out
Trigger Switch
Figure 10 - Pole Saw Handle with Trigger Switch
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut (to avoid pinching)
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
6"
Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb
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(15 cm)
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)
2" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Below are instructions for ser­vicing your Pole Saw. Any servicing not mentioned below should be done by an authorized service center.
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electri­cal shock or body contact with moving chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove guide bar from Pole Saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodi­cally. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 13).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use flat file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
bar is bent or cracked
inside groove of bar is badly worn
Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement Parts and Accessories for proper bar.
Burr
WARNING: When cleaning Pole
Saw body,
do not submerge Pole Saw in any liq­uids
do not use products that contain am­monia, chlorine, or abrasives
do not use chlorinated cleaning sol­vents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, or gasoline
Keep Pole Saw body clean. Use a soft cloth damp­ened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe Pole Saw body to clean.
CARE OF GUIDE BAR
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 12). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs. Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Guide Bar Groove
Guide Bar
Flat File
Cleaning Groove With Putty Knife
Oil Slot
Figure 13 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Guide Bar
Normal Guide
Figure 12 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing Uneven Bar Wear
Bar
Guide Bar With Uneven Wear
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FILE HOLDER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electri­cal shock or body contact with moving chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your Pole Saw will cut faster and more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull.
Items Needed to Sharpen Chain
Purchase these items from your local dealer, hard­ware store, or chain saw supplies outlet.
5/32" round file
Depth gauge tool
File guide
Vise
Medium sized flat file
Sharpening Cutters
Use file guide for 30° filing.
1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment).
2. Clamp guide bar in Note: Do not clamp chain.
3. Press 5/32" round file (attached to file guide) into groove between top plate and depth gauge on chain. File guide should rest on both top plate and depth gauge (see Figure 14). Note: File at midpoint of guide bar.
30° Guide Mark
vise to hold Pole Saw steady.
Filing Direction
File Guide
5/32" Round File
Depth Gauge (right side
Depth Gauge (left side of chain)
Groove
Top Plate (left side of chain)/
Right Side of Chain
Figure 15 - Chain Part Locations
of chain)
Groove
Top Plate (right side of chain)
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4. Hold file guide level. Make sure 30° mark on file guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see Figure 14). This will insure that you file cutters at 30° angle.
5. File from inside towards outside of cutter until sharp. Only file in this one direction (see Figure
14). Note: Two or three strokes with file should sharpen cutter.
6. After each cutter is sharpened, move chain for­ward to sharpen next cutter. File all cutters on one side of chain.
7. Move to other side of chain and repeat process.
Filing Cutter Depth Gauges
The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. After every second or third sharpen­ing, reset cutter depth gauges.
1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge tool (see Figure 16).
2. Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with depth gauge tool.
3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round o front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure
17).
After several hand filings, have authorized service center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain. This will insure even filing.
Flat File
Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge Slot
Note: This illustration shows le guide placement and ling direction for sharpening cutters on left side of chain.
Figure 14 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain
Figure 16 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain
Front Corner
.025" .635 mm
Figure 17 - Round O Front Corner Of Depth Gauge
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REPLACING SAW CHAIN
Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use replacement chain noted in this manual. Always i replacing chain. This will maintain proper driving of chain. Note: For proper chain and drive sprocket, see Illustrated Parts List.
nclude new drive sprocket when
STORAGE
If storing Pole Saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.
1. Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.
2. Dry guide bar and chain.
3. Place chain in container filled with oil. This will prevent rust.
4. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar.
5. Wipe o outside of Pole Saw body. Do this with soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.
6. Store Pole Saw
in a high or locked place, out of children’s
reach
in a dry place
with scabbard over guide bar
TECHNICAL SERVICE
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING: Use only replacement parts and accessories described in this manual. Use of other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator.
For original replacement parts and accessories, con­tact your nearest Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center for this product. If they can not sup­ply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts Central listed on page 47. Each Authorized Dealer, Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is independently owned and operated. See page 46 for an Illustrated Parts List. If you need additional referral information, contact our Technical Service Department (see Technical Service).
REPAIR SERVICE
Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Each Authorized Service Center is independently owned and operated.
Warranty service
If product requires warranty service, return it to nearest Authorized Service Center. You must show proof of purchase. If faulty materials or workmanship caused damage, we will repair or replace product without charge. Note: Normal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage is not covered under warranty.
We reserve the right to amend these specifi cations at any time without notice. The only warranty ap­plicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty expressed or implied.
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