Remington RPS96 - Manuel (Page 2)

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8' ELECTRIC TELESCOPING POLE SAW
®
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Make certain you read and
understand all
Safety Warnings
on pages 2 and 3. Improper use
of this Pole Saw can cause severe
injury or death from fire, electrical
shock, body contact with moving
chain, or falling wood.
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.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1. Read and understand both chain saw
and Pole Saw manuals before operat-
ing saws.
2. Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense. Do not operate saw when
you are tired.
3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only.
Do not use chain saw for purpose not
intended. Do not use for cutting non-
wood items.
4. Only well-instructed adults should op-
erate Pole Saw or chain saw. Never al-
low children to operate saws.
5. Use only electrical voltage noted on
model plate of chain saw.
6. Use only extension cords marked for
outdoor use. See Operating Chain Saw
section of chain saw manual for exten-
sion cord requirements.
7. Do not operate Pole Saw or chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or
gases are present
• if pole or saw is damaged, adjusted
wrong, or not fully and securely
assembled
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while
operating the unit.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas
invite injuries.
• if trigger does not turn saw on and
off. Chain must stop moving when
you release trigger. Have faulty
switch replaced by authorized service
center. See chain saw manual for list-
ing of authorized service centers.
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or
platforms
8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when oper-
ating Pole Saw or chain saw. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can get caught in moving saw chain.
9. Wear the following safety gear when
operating saws:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber
gloves when working outdoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-
skid soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses,
goggles, or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask (if working in dusty
areas)
10. Before cutting, always provide the fol-
lowing:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling
limbs
11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make al-
lowance for branches to fall freely to
the ground.
12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell sap-
lings. Use the chain saw without pole
attachment.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
saw has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet
of your extension cord, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized
extension cord will be necessary. Do
not change the plug in any way.
3. Be aware of extension cord while op-
erating chain saw. Be careful not to trip
over cord. Keep cord away from chain
and operator at all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystand-
ers away from Pole Saw and extension
cord. Only Pole Saw user should be in
work area.
5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down
trees. Use the chain saw without pole
attachment and only if you are trained
or have expert help.
6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at
least 10 feet away from electrical lines.
7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on
the pole, the other on the handle.
8. Keep finger off trigger until ready to
make cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure
chain is not touching anything.
10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid
body contact with grounded objects
such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.
11. Keep all parts of body away from chain
when saw is running.
12. Do not force chain saw while cutting.
Apply light pressure. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
13. When cutting limb or tree trunk that is
under tension, use extreme caution. Be
alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator caus-
ing severe injury or death.
14. Carry Pole Saw from one place to an-
other
• with unit unplugged
• with telescoping pole returned to
shortest position
• by holding pole at balance point
(close to saw end)
• with guide bar and chain to rear
15. Do not cut small brush and saplings
with the Pole Saw. Use the chain saw
only, with extreme care. Slender mat-
ter may catch in the chain and be
whipped toward you. This could also
pull you off balance.