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18 VOLT CORDLESS POLESAW
18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAINSAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
Polesaw Model Chain Saw Model
BPS188A (8"/20.3 cm) BS188A (8"/20.3 cm)
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or
operating this saw. Improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep
this manual for future reference.
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S ST TO OP P P PARA ARA DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE. CALL 1-800-626-2237 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For more information, visit www.remingtonpowertools.com This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the saw. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty coverage. NO DEVUELVA EL PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA Para más información, www.remingtonpowertools.com PARA AYUDA TÉCNICA LLAME AL 1-800-626-2237 Este manual es su guía para utilizar esta sierra eléctrica de manera a
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ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Your Remington Cordless Polesaw and Cordless Chainsaw may have been purchased together (as a 2-in-1 polesaw/chainsaw) or seperate (chainsaw only). If the chainsaw was purchased separately, the pole is available as an accessory and may be purchased by visiting the "On-Line Outlet" at www.remingtonpowertools.com. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................... 4 Before Operating Saw ...............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2. Inspect tree before trimming or cut- 3. If two or more persons perform buck- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ting down. Make sure there are no ing and felling operations at the same Make sure you read and under- dead limbs or branches that may fall time, provide plenty of distance be- stand all instructions in Important on you. Make allowance for branches tween operations. Provide distance of Safety Information. Improper use to fall freely to the ground. at least twi
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Carrying Saw Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw Maintenance and Kickback Saw Safety Carry saw from one place to another Follow maintenance instructions in this � with saw stopped This saw has a low-kickback chain and re- manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and � with fi nger off trigger duced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce guide bar maintenance can reduce chances � with guide bar and chain to rear the chance of kickback. Low-kickback saw of
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Maintenance POLESAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS Maintain saw with care. � Never expose saw to rain. � Keep chain sharp, clean, and lu- bricated for better and safer performance. � Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain. � Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. � Keep all screws and nuts tight. � Keep power cord on battery char- ger away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Service Keep other persons away from cutting When servicing, us
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ENGLISH PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CHAIN SAW Front Hand Guard Saw Guide Bar Nose Handle Chain Rear Handle Release Button Trigger Guide Lockout Bar Scabbard Handle Release Sprocket Button Trigger Cover Power Head Battery Release Button Battery Spike Front Handle Battery Release Button POLESAW Saw Chain Hand Guard Guide Bar Handle Release Button Power Head Clamping Lever Outer Pole Inner Pole Trigger Lockout Trigger Handle Grip Area Handle Release Button Battery Release Button Battery
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CHAIN SAW TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree Normal Cutting Position Stance used Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives or log into lengths. while making bucking and felling cuts. chain. Felling Process of cutting down a tree. Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that di- Switch Device that completes or interrupts rects fall of tree. electrical circuit to motor of saw. Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree. Make this cut on opposite side of tree from Outer Pole
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ENGLISH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 6. An extension cord should not be used 7. Use only the supplied charger (P/ PROTECTIVE BATTERY unless absolutely necessary. Use of N 121397-01)when charging. The TERMINAL CAP improper extension cord could re- use of any other charger could dam- sult in a risk of fi re, electric shock or age the battery or create a hazardous WARNING: Do not store or electrocution. condition. carry battery so that metal objects a. Two-wire cords can be used with 8. Use only on
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 4. Unplug charger. Remove the charger 3. While charging, the charger may hum CHARGING BATTERY by sliding off (See Figure 4). and become warm to touch. This is a normal condition and does not indicate 5. Place the battery pack in the tool and be a problem. The battery pack is not fully certain that it is inserted fully into the charged at the factory. Before tool cavity until it “clicks” into place. 4. If the battery pack does not charge attempting to charge the batt
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ENGLISH CHAIN SAW INFORMATION 3. Pull chain with light force 1/8" away CHAIN SAW ASSEMBLY from bottom of guide bar and release (see Figure 8). If chain lightly snaps WARNING: Cutting edges on back into place, tension is correct. chain are sharp. Use protective A slight sag (1/16" or less) between gloves when handling chain. chain and bottom of guide bar is acceptable. 1. Align rib on chain saw power head with groove in main handle (see Figure 5). 2. Slide power head into main handle u
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION 4. Do not over-tension chain. Over-ten- Trigger Lockout WARNING: When felling a tree, sioning will cause excessive wear and be aware of your surroundings. Do will reduce the life of the guide bar not endanger any person, strike and chain. Over-tensioning also re- utility lines, or cause property duces the amount of cuts per battery damage. If tree strikes utility lines, charge. contact utility company at once. 5. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar n
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ENGLISH CHAIN SAW INFORMATION Felling Procedure B) Felling Cut LIMBING A TREE A) Felling Notch 1. Make felling cut two inches higher than A properly placed felling notch will deter- lower notch cut and on opposite side of WARNING: Avoid kickback. mine direction tree will fall. Place felling tree (see Figure 15). Keep felling cut Kickback can result in severe injury notch on side of tree in direction you want parallel to lower notch cut. or death. See Kickback to avoid risk of kickback. tre
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CHAIN SAW INFORMATION Log Supported On One End BUCKING A LOG TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) 1. Make fi rst cut on underside of log (see WARNING: Avoid kickback. Figure 18). Use top of guide bar to WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter Kickback can result in severe or death. See Kickback to avoid of log. This cut will keep section from injury or death. See Kickback to risk of kickback. splintering when cut. avoid risk of kickba
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ENGLISH POLESAW INFORMATION Groove 3. To lock pole in position, tighten clamping POLESAW ASSEMBLY lever (see Figure 27). WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain. UNLOCK LOCK Figure 27 - Extending Telescopic Pole 1. Remove battery from chain saw. Rib 2. Separate main handle from chain saw CUTTING WITH THE POLESAW Polesaw power head by pressing both release 1. Attach battery to saw. Handle buttons on main handle and pulling Adapter 2. Use both h
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Normal Guide Bar Maintenance Sharpening Cutters NOTICE: Below are instructions for servicing your chain saw. Any 1. Remove guide bar from chain saw. Use fi le guide for 30° fi ling. servicing not mentioned below 2. Remove sawdust from guide bar 1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see should be done by an authorized groove periodically. Use putty knife Saw Chain Tension, page 11). service center. or wire (see Figure 31). 2. Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw 3. Cl
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ENGLISH CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Filing Cutter Depth Gauges REPLACING SAW CHAIN The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. After every second or WARNING: Remove battery Sprocket third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges. from chain saw before adjusting GuideBar Bolts 1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") fi rmly saw chain tension. Severe injury across top of two cutters. Make sure or death could occur from body Guide Bar depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge co
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STORAGE TECHNICAL SERVICE REPAIR SERVICE If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow You may have further questions about assem- Note: Only use original replacement parts. steps below. bling, operating, or maintaining this product. This will protect your warranty coverage for If so, you can visit our Technical Service web parts replaced under warranty. 1. Remove battery from chain saw. site at www.remingtonpowertools.com or 2. Charge battery completely. Note: It WARRANTY SERVICE contact ou
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ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools’ technical service web site at www.remingtonpowertools.com. WARNING: Remove battery from chain saw before adjusting saw chain tension. Severe injury or death could oc- cur from body contact with moving chain. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Saw runs, but does not cut 1. Chain assembled backwards on 1. See Replacing Saw Chain guide bar, Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. 1. Chain is dull, 1. See Sharpen
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WARRANTY INFORMATION REMINGTON BRAND 18V CORDLESS POLESAW/CHAIN SAW LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PRODUCTS Standard Warranty DESA Power Tools warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of fi rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings and instructions. Standard Warranty Battery DESA Power Tools warrants this
