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IMportaNt SaFEtY INForMatIoN

Saw  Maintenance  and  Kickback 

Safety

1.  Unplug saw from power source:

•  when not in use

•  before moving from one place to an

   other

•  before servicing

•  before changing accessories or attachments, 

such as saw chain and guard

2.  Inspect saw before and after each use. Check 

saw closely if guard or other part has been dam-

aged. 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.

3.  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.

  •  Inspect power cord often. If damaged,

      have repaired by authorized service cen

      ter.

  •  Never carry saw by power cord.

  •  Never yank power cord to unplug it.

  •  Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp

       edges.

  • Inspect extension cords often and re

      place if damaged.

4.  When  servicing,  use  only  identical  replace-

ment parts.

5.  When not in use, always store saw:

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

reach 

•  in a dry place

•  in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide 

bar

•  drain oil after each use and before storing saw 

to prevent oil leakage.

Save these instructions.

 It is your guide to safe

and proper operation of this saw.

MaINtENaNcE aND StoraGE oF 

Saw

• For chain saw, use firm grip. Thumbs and 

fingers must wrap around saw handles.

•  For pole saw, have one hand gripping the 

handle and the other gripping the pole. Use 

firm  grip.  Thumbs  and  fingers  must  wrap 

around pole and handle.

•  Use  both  hands  to  grip  saw  while  saw  is 

running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers 

must wrap around saw handles.

•  Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make 

sure they work properly.

•  Chain saw - do not overreach or cut above 

shoulder height.

•  Pole saw - 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 branches 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 sup-

plied 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.

Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do Not 

Let  Nose  of  Guide  Bar  Touch  Object  While 

Chain is Moving

90° 

Do Not Let 

Guide Bar 

Touch Here

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 kick-

back can increase with each sharpening.

Direction

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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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