Remington Power Tools DPS-1: 111409-01 Branch Wizard, Unpacking, Pole SAW Names and Terms

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BRANCH WIZARD™

MODEL DPS-1: 111409-01

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole 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 Þnd any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought the Pole Saw.

POLE SAW NAMES AND TERMS

Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body. The guide bar supports and guides chain. 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. 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.

ASSEMBLY

Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly is not needed on these models.

See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 15 and 16.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp Pole Saw in vise during assembly.

1.Lay chain out ßat.

2.Loosen and remove guide bar nut, sprocket cover, and washer (see Figure 2).

3.Install guide bar onto saw body. Place center slot of guide bar onto guide bar bolt.

4.Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are fac- ing the right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 3 and indicator on side cover of Pole Saw).

CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.

5.Place Belleville washer, sprocket cover, and guide bar nut onto Pole Saw. IMPORTANT: Make sure serrated edge of the Belleville washer is positioned as shown in Figure 4. The serrated edge must be in contact with the guide bar.

IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nut finger tight only.

6.Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 15 and 16.

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from power source before adjusting saw chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

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.

Note: For pre-assembled models, the saw chain ten- sion is properly set at factory. A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps below to readjust saw chain tension.

1.Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nut is only Þnger tight (see Figure 5).

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