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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)

  WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kick-

back can result in severe injury or death.
See 

Kickback,  page 3, 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.

  WARNING: Do not extend arms

above shoulders when using Pole Saw.

 CAUTION: Seek professional help if

facing conditions beyond your ability.

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

Continued

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 un-

derside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 18).

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.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about assembling,
operating, or maintaining this product. If so, you can
visit our Technical Service web site at

www.desatech.com

 or contact our Technical Ser-

vice Department at 1-800-858-8501 (English Only).
You may also write to:
DESA Specialty Products™
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY  42102-9004
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products

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 near-
est 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.

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE

If product requires service, return it to nearest Au-
thorized Service Center. Repairs will be billed to you
at regular repair list prices.
For additional Service Center or warranty informa-
tion, call 1-800-858-8501 or visit our Technical Ser-
vice web site at 

www.desatech.com.

  WARNING: Use only replacement

parts and accessories described in this
manual. Use of other parts or accessories
could damage saw or injure operator.

REPLACEMENT PARTS
AND ACCESSORIES

For original replacement parts and accessories, con-
tact your nearest Authorized Dealer or Authorized
Service Center for this product. If they can not sup-
ply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts
Central listed on page 30. Each Authorized Dealer,
Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is in-
dependently owned and operated.
See pages 28 and 29 for an Illustrated Parts List.
If you need additional referral information, contact our
Technical Service Department (see 

Technical Service

).

In Canada call 1-800-561-3372 for parts information.

When contacting DESA Specialty Products™, have
ready

Your Name

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Model Number of Product

Date of Purchase (Include copy of receipt for
written requests).

Summary of Contents for RPS 96 104317

Page 1: ...erstand this manual before assembling or operatingthischainsaw Improperuseofsawcancausesevereinjury Keep this manual for future reference MODELS RPS 96 104317 106821 8 ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW OWNER S MANUAL C US LISTED ...

Page 2: ... 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 Use the chain saw without pole attachment and only if you are trained or have expert help 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...

Page 3: ...upandbacktowardstheopera tor 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 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drill ing and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the stat...

Page 4: ...out of the path of falling debris Never stand on a ladder or other type of un stable support while using the Pole Saw Always use both hands to operate Pole Saw Keep a firm steady pressure on the Pole Saw while cutting but do not try to force the saw through the wood Do not use the Pole Saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than the length of the guide bar Keep other persons away from cutting end of ...

Page 5: ... Outer Pole Trigger Switch Lock out Power Cord Grip Area Figure 2 Chain Position Figure 3 Turning Adjusting Screw Guide Bar Correct Tension Guide Bar Incorrect Tension Guide Bar Nuts Figure 4 Saw Chain Adjustment Gap Saw Chain Towards Guide Bar Nose Cutting Edge Trigger Switch Tighten Loosen M S Service Co Inc 1 800 475 5660 December 2004 ...

Page 6: ...igure 5 Bracket with Trigger Support Figure 6 Assembly of Pole Saw Brackets Figure 8 Extending Telescopic Pole Figure 10 Pole Saw Handle with Trigger Switch Lock out Trigger Switch Lock out Trigger Switch Extension Cord Chain Saw Power Cord Figure7 TyingExtensionCordandPowerCord in Knot Grip Area Figure 9 Designated Grip Areas UNLOCK LOCK Trigger Support Bracket M S Service Co Inc 1 800 475 5660 D...

Page 7: ...ufind 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 up...

Page 8: ...singsaw Donotattempt tooperatetheoilsystemwhilesawisinoperation Tooil chain press squeeze bulb Oil will feed onto the guide bar and chain Press squeeze bulb at least once before each cut Check oil level often by looking at oil sight level hole Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw be tween front handle and front hand guard CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW 1 Connect saw to extension cord Connect ext...

Page 9: ...TN Technical Service Specialty Products 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 near est Authorized Service Center You must show proof ofpurchase Iffaultymaterialsorworkmanshi...

Page 10: ...s not cover commercial industrial or rental usage nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accident lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration Travel handling transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the...

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