® 8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL RPS 96 (P/N 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.
® 8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW INTRODUCTION Your Remington Telescoping Pole Saw is a dual purpose product. The electric chain saw is a separate operating unit when not assembled to the telescoping pole. Before operating either the chain saw or the Pole Saw, make certain you read and understand all safety warnings. SAFETY WARNINGS Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 and 3.
OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY WARNINGS continued WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the state of California) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
® 8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS Continued Do not use Pole Saw near cable, electric power or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from all power lines. Keep other persons away from cutting end of polesaw and at a safe distance from work area.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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. 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.
® 8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW ASSEMBLY OPERATING POLE SAW Continued ASSEMBLY OF POLE SAW 1. 2. 3. 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING POLE SAW Continued CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply . Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw (see Figure 9). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
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. For additional service center or warranty information, call 1-800-323-5190. WARRANTY SERVICE NON-WARRANTY SERVICE If Pole Saw requires warranty service, return it to nearest authorized service center. You must show proof of purchase.