Remington Power Tools BPS188A, BS188A User Manual

18 VOLT CORDLESS POLESAW

18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAINSAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

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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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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.desatech.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 ......................................................................

UNPACKING................................................................................................................ 6

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................

Chain Saw ...................................................................................................... 7

Polesaw .......................................................................................................... 7

CHAIN TERMS AND DEFINITIONS............................................................................ 8

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY...................................................................................... 9

Protective Battery Terminal Cap ..................................................................... 9

Safety Warnings .............................................................................................

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

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 18

STORAGE.................................................................................................................. 19

TECHNICAL SERVICE.............................................................................................. 19

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES....................................................... 19

REPAIR SERVICE..................................................................................................... 19

BATTERY RECYCLING............................................................................................. 19

WARRANTY INFORMATION..................................................................................... 20

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN PARTS CENTRALS

................................................................................................... 45

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you read and under

stand all instructions in Safety Information on pages 4 through 6. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury

or death from 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 re and injury to persons, including the following:

WARNING: For safe operation read and understand own ers manual. Wear face shield (and/or safety glasses) and hard hat to protect against falling de bris. 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.

Important

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-ﬁtting 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 op-

erating 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, page19).

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 buck ing 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 ﬁrmly 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 ﬁnger 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 ﬁnger 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 re turned 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 reproduc tive harm.

WARNING: Some dust created

by power sanding, sawing, grind ing, drilling, and other construc tion 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 equip ment, 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 re verse 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 ﬁrm grip. Thumbs and ﬁngers must wrap around saw handles.

- For polesaw, use one hand to grip

the handle and the other hand to grip the pole. Use ﬁrm grip. Thumbs and ﬁngers 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 any-

thing 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 at tachments, 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 af fect 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 lu bricated fo r better a nd 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 char ger away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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 chil dren’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.

POLESAW 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 polesaw and at a safe distance from work area.

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

Always use both hands to operate polesaw. Keep a rm, steady pressure 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.

Do not use polesaw near cable 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 in jury. Keep this manual for future reference.

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UNPACKING

1. Remove all items from carton.

2. Check all items for any shipping dam age. If you ﬁnd 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 Release

Button

Clamping Lever

Trigger Lockout

Trigger

Handle

Battery

Outer Pole

Grip Area

Handle Release Button

Battery Release Button

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Inner Pole

Power Head

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

Make this cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut.

Front Handle

body.

Front Hand Guard

handle and guide bar. Protects left hand while using saw.

Guide Bar

saw body. The guide bar supports and guides chain.

Guide Bar Nose

bar.

Inner Pole

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

a felled tree.

Low-Kickback Chain

chance of kickback as required by ANSI B175.1.

Final cut when felling a tree.

Located at front of saw

Shield between front

Metal bar that extends from

Tip or end of guide

The moveable section of tubing

Process of cutting limb(s) from

Chain that reduces

Normal Cutting Position

while making bucking and felling cuts.

Notching Cut

rects fall of tree.

Outer Pole

pole.

Power Head

guide bar. Also known as saw body.

Pushback (Kickback, Pinch)

pushback of chain saw. Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched, caught, or contacts a foreign object.

Rear Handle

saw body.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

bar that reduces chance of kickback.

Replacement Chain

with ANSI B175.1 when used with a speciﬁc saw. It may not meet ANSI requirements when used with other saws.

Saw Chain (Chain)

ing cutting teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The guide bar supports chain.

Spiked Bumper (Spike)

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.

Notch cut in tree that di-

Retains the moveable inner

Chain saw without chain and

Handle located at rear of

Stance used

Rapid

Guide

Chain that complies

Loop of chain hav-

Pointed teeth

Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.

Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical circuit to motor of saw.

Switch Linkage

switch to trigger. It moves switch when you squeeze trigger.

Trigger Lockout

cidental starting of saw.

Trigger

Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off.

Trimming (Pruning)

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.

Device that turns saw on and off.

This device connects

Device that reduces ac-

Process of cutting

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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 ter minals. 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 bat teries 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 ﬁre, 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 ﬁre, 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 EXTENSI O N C O RDS NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0

Cord

Length

25 feet

50 feet 18 AWG 100 feet 16 AWG 150 feet 14 AWG

AWG Cord

Size

18 AWG

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 ﬁre.

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,

ﬂush 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 down 30 minutes before charging after 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 signiﬁcantly 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:

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 ﬁrst time. See Charging Battery, page 10.

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.

Both release buttons on

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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Groove

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 op erator 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 ﬁrst 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 ﬁrm surface to check chain tension.

Severe injury or death

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).

Figure 10 - Turning Adjusting Screw

Guide Bar Nuts

Adjusting Screw

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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION

Guide Bar

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 ﬁrmly (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.

Oil should be applied before each

Note:

use and every 5 minutes during continuous use.

Oil Chain Frequently

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 ﬁrm grip. Thumbs and ﬁngers must wrap around saw handles (see Figure 13).

4. Make sure your footing is ﬁrm. 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 ﬁrmly 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 run ning. 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 amp le 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 ﬁrm. 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 ﬁrst. If you make this cut second, tree can pinch chain or guide bar.

2. Start upper notch cut the same distance above ﬁrst cut as ﬁrst 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

Hinge

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, page 14). Keep felling cut parallel to lower notch cut.

2. Cut towards notch.

3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should be gin 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 avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: When cutting limb that is under tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood spring ing 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 ﬁrm. 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.

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Figure 15 - Felling A Tree

Figure 16 - Limbing A Tree

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BUCKING A LOG

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See 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 ﬁrm. 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).

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Log Supported On One End

1. Make ﬁrst 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 ﬁrst cut. Cut down to meet ﬁrst 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 ﬁrst 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 ﬁrst cut. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet ﬁrst 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 in jury or death. See

Kickback, page

5, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: Do not extend arms above shoulders when us ing 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 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 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)

2" to 4"

1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)

Figure 20 - Cutting A Limb

Figure 17- Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground

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