Remington RPS 96 - Manual (Page 3)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
KICKBACK
WARNING: Kickback may oc-
cur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the opera-
tor. Pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back to-
wards the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause you
to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury to
user.
Kickback Safety Devices On
This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and
reduced kickback guide bar. Both items
reduce the chance of kickback, however,
kickback can still occur with this saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands - one gripping the handle
and the other gripping the pole. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around pole and handle.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or extend arms above
shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times.
• Never try cutting through two branches
at the same time. Only cut one at a time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge
cut (boring into wood using guide bar
nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other
forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
Saw Maintenance and Kickback
Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in the chain
saw manual. Proper cleaning of saw and
chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce
chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the
service life of your saw.
Note: Even with
proper sharpening, risk of kickback can
increase with each sharpening.
SAFETY
WARNINGS
continued
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar
supplied with the chain saw. Only use
replacement parts listed for the pole saw.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp and adjusted correctly.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE OF
POLE SAW
Unplug Pole Saw from power source and
follow maintenance and storage procedures
outlined in the Maintenance and Storage
section of your chain saw manual.
POLE SAW
TRIMMING
PRECAUTIONS
Never stand directly under the limb
you are trimming. Always position
yourself out of the path of falling
debris.
Never stand on a ladder or other type
of unstable support while using the
Pole Saw.
Always use both hands to operate
Pole Saw. Keep a firm, steady pres-
sure 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 cut-
ting end of polesaw and at a safe
distance from work area.
Do not use Pole Saw near cable, elec-
tric power or telephone lines. Main-
tain a minimum clearance of 10 feet
from all power lines.