Remington 106821, RPS 96: 104317 owner manual Operating Chain SAW

ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY OF POLE SAW

1.Slip handle bracket over chain saw handle from the right side (see Figure 5). Note: The trigger must be depressed before the bracket will go onto the handle.

Push the lockout button and depress the trigger. While holding the trigger in, place the trigger support portion of the bracket under the trigger and slide the bracket onto the chain saw handle. The bracket will keep the trigger in the ÒonÓ position.

2.Align holes in pole bracket with holes in handle bracket. Install Phillips head screws with lockwashers through pole bracket from left side and thread into the weld nuts on the handle bracket. Tighten screws securely by hand.

3.Plug the saw power cord into receptacle cord at end of inner pole.

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

WARNING: Read and understand this ownerÕsmanualbeforeoperatingthisPole Saw. Make certain you read and under- stand all Important Safety Information, pages 2 through 4. Improper use of this Pole Sawcancausesevereinjuryordeath from Þre, electrical shock, or body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords with this Pole Saw. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord must be marked with sufÞx W or W-A following the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or SJTW. Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cord must be heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized cord will cause voltage drop at saw. Saw will lose power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements listed below.

Cord Length	AWG Cord Size
25 feet	16 AWG
50 feet	16 AWG
100 feet	16 AWG
150 feet	14 AWG

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.

The extension cord may come undone from the power cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the two cords as shown in Figure 7.

ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH

The Remington Pole Saw has a telescoping pole as- sembly that will extend from 57 inches (fully re- tracted) to 96 inches (fully extended). A threaded compression coupling is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length.

1.To extend the pole, loosen coupling by turning coupling nut counterclockwise as shown in Fig- ure 8. Pole will slide freely.

2.Pull inner pole section out to desired length of extension. Note: Only extend pole to minimum length required to reach limb that is being cut.

3.To lock pole in position, tighten coupling by turning coupling nut clockwise (see Figure 8) until firmly hand tight. Make sure saw handle is aligned with pole handle before tightening coupling nut. IMPOR- TANT: Do not use wrench or pliers to overtighten coupling. Damage to coupling or pole may result.

OILING CHAIN

Always check oil level before using saw. Do not attempt to operate the oil system while saw is in operation. To oil 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 exten- sion cord to power supply.

2.Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only des- ignated grip areas when operating Pole Saw (see Figure 9). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.

3.Make sure your footing is Þrm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.

4.When ready to make a cut, press in trigger switch lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see Figure 10). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releasing trig- ger switch will turn Pole Saw off. Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.

5.When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways move- ment) of saw.

6.Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force Pole Saw. The motor will overload and can burn out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7.Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.

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