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C LE ANING  AND M AINTEN ANC E

RE P L AC ING  SAW  CH AIN

Replace  chain  when  cutters  are  too  worn  to 

sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use replace

-

ment chain noted in this manual. Always include 

new  drive  sprocket  when  replacing  chain.  This 

will maintain proper driving of chain. Note: For 

proper chain and drive sprocket, see Parts List, 

page

 

74.

Replacement saw chains may be available at your 

local hardware or home improvement store.

The  following  list  gives  the  specifications  for 

replacement chains.

All chains will be .050 gauge, 3/8 pitch.

        8" chainsaws have 34 drive links

       10" chains have 39 drive links

You may also order the replacement saw chains 

from the "Online Outlet" at www.desatech.com 

list on pages 72-74  of this manual.

S TORA GE

If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps 

below:

1.  Drain oil tank after each use.

2.  Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean 

guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum 

based  solvent  or  mild  soap  and  water  mix

-

ture.

3.  Dry guide bar and chain.

4.  Place chain in container filled with oil. This 

will prevent rust.

5.  Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide 

bar.

6.  Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft 

cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mix

-

ture.

7.  Store chain saw

  in  a  high  or  locked  place,  out  of  children’s 

reach

  in a dry place

RE P L AC EMEN T  PART S  

AND  ACC ESS OR IES

For  original  replacement  parts  and  accessories, 

contact  your  nearest  Authorized  Dealer  or  Au-

thorized Service Center for this product. If they 

can not supply the part or accessory, contact your 

nearest Parts Central listed on page 75.

 

 Each Au -

thorized Dealer, Authorized Service Center, and 

Parts Central is independently owned and oper

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ated.  You may also order parts from the "Online 

Outlet" at www.desatech.com.

See pages 72 through 74 for an Illustrated Parts 

List.

If you need additional referral information, contact 

our Technical Service Department (see Technical 

 

WAR NING:  Use  only  replacement 

parts and accessories described in this 

manual. Use of other parts or accessories 

could damage saw or injure operator.

For parts contact: www.partsFor.com

Summary of Contents for Pole Saw Assembly 104317

Page 1: ...semblingor operating this appliance Improper use of this appliance can cause severe injury or death Keep this manual for future reference ENGLISH telescoping electric chainsaw polesaw MODELS RPS2N1 10...

Page 2: ...Pole Saw Assembly 17 Adjusting Pole Length 18 Cutting with the Pole Saw 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning Saw Body 19 Care of Guide Bar 19 Sharpening Saw Chain 20 Replacement Chain 21 STORAGE 2...

Page 3: ...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 muf ers or ear plu...

Page 4: ...was intended 16 Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw 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...

Page 5: ...rage of Saw For chain saw use rm grip Thumbs and ngers must wrap around saw handles For pole saw have one hand gripping the handle and the other gripping the pole Use rm grip Thumbs and ngers must wra...

Page 6: ...mbs larger in diameter than the length of the guide bar Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area Do not use pole saw near cable electric power or tele...

Page 7: ...ed on left side of saw body between front handle and front hand guard Front Handle Spike Sprocket Cover PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CHAIN SAW All Models Saw Chain Hand Guard Guide Bar Oil Cap Power Cord Cl...

Page 8: ...oveable 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 pin...

Page 9: ...aw handle Tighten screw rmly 4 Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise see Figure 3 Continue to turn adjusting screw until adjusting block is to rear of adjusting plate 5 Install guide bar onto saw body...

Page 10: ...k ofkickback Thiscanalsodamagesaw Note A new chain will stretch Check new chain after rst few minutes of operation Allow chain to cool down Read just chain tension Saw Chain Tension Adjustment WARNING...

Page 11: ...1 Connect saw to extension cord Connect exten sion cord to power supply 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 To...

Page 12: ...EE Cutting Down a Tree WARNING When felling a tree be aware of your surroundings Do not endangeranyperson strikeutilitylines orcausepropertydamage Iftreestrikes utility lines contact utility company a...

Page 13: ...Upper Notch Cut 3rd Cut Felling Cut 2 1st Cut Lower Notch Cut Figure 12 Felling A Tree B Felling Cut 1 Make felling cut two inches higher than lower notch cut and on opposite side of tree see Figure 1...

Page 14: ...leased limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death Figure 13 Limbing A Tree Figure 14 Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground WARNING Avoid kickback Kick backcanresultin...

Page 15: ...and chain 1st Cut 2nd Cut Figure 16 Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends Trimming a Tree Pruning WARNING Donotextendarmsabove shoulders when using pole saw CAUTION Seek professional help if...

Page 16: ...ile completing step 2B 2A 2B Step Attach Handle Bracket to Pole Bracket Slide handle bracket onto clamping bolt Clamping bolt should extend through handle bracket 3A 3B Step Secure Handle Bracket to P...

Page 17: ...saw see Figure 19 Use firm grip Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole saw handle and pole 3 Make sure your footing is rm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet 4 When ready to make...

Page 18: ...ndling chain WARNING When cleaning saw body do not submerge saw in any liq uids do not use products that contain ammonia chlorine or abrasives do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents carbontetrachlor...

Page 19: ...wards outside of cutter until sharp Only le in this one direction see Figure 23 Note Two or three strokes with le should sharpen cutter 6 After each cutter is sharpened move chain forward to sharpen n...

Page 20: ...nt or mild soap and water mix ture 3 Dry guide bar and chain 4 Place chain in container filled with oil This will prevent rust 5 Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar 6 Wipe off outside...

Page 21: ...s Chain is dull See Sharpening Saw Chain page 20 Saw runs slow Saw stalls easily Low power supply voltage Extensioncordwiresizetoo small See Extension Cords page 12 Motor of saw does not run when you...

Page 22: ...Assembly 7 104317 Pole Saw Screw Tap Flat 25 8 104317 Pole Saw Drive Gear Metal H 9 104317 Pole Saw Roller Bearing 10 104317 Pole Saw Sprocket Gear 3 Diameter 11 104317 Pole Saw Sprocket Gear Kit 12 1...

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