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CAUTION: Do not place chain on
saw backwards. If chain is backwards,
saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.
1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nuts
are only finger tight (see Figure 4). Also make
sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on
guide bar.
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is
out of chain.
Note:
There should be no gap be-
tween side links of chain and bottom of guide
bar.
3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain around
guide bar. Chain should move freely. If chain
does not move freely, loosen chain by turning
adjusting screw counterclockwise.
4. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar
nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and loosen
chain tension. This will increase the risk of kick-
back. This can also damage saw.
Note:
A new
chain will stretch. Check new chain after first
few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool
down. Readjust chain tension.
SAW CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Maintain proper chain
tension always. A loose chain will in-
crease 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.
ASSEMBLY
The plastic hardware bag for the Pole Saw should
include the following:
®
MODELS RPS 96: 104317, 106821
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 find
any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly
inform dealer where you bought the Pole Saw.
POLE SAW NAMES AND
TERMS
Coupling Nut
Threaded collar (loosen to slide inner
pole, tighten to hold pole in position).
Guide Bar
Metal bar that extends from saw body.
The guide bar supports and guides chain.
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.
Oiler Control
System for oiling guide bar and chain.
Outer Pole
Retains the moveable inner pole.
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 electri-
cal circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Lockout
Device that reduces accidental start-
ing 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.
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
CHAIN SAW HARDWARE
•
(2) Guidebar bolts
•
(2) Guidebar nuts
•
(1) Phillips self tapping screw
•
(1) Saw chain
•
(1) Guide bar
•
(1) Hand guard
•
(1) Scabbard
POLE SAW HARDWARE
•
(1) Handle bracket
•
(4) #10 x 24 Phillips screws
•
(4) #10 lockwashers
ASSEMBLY OF CHAIN SAW
Assemble the chain saw before assembling the pole.
Refer to chain saw manual for assembly instructions.
Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing in the
right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on
top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 2).
