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EIVIIN
TELESCOPING

ELECTRIC

CHAiNSAW/POLESAW

MODELS: RM0815P_ RMI015P

iMPORTANT:
operating

Read and understand

this appliance,

severe injury

or death.

improper

this manuaJ before

assembling

use of this appliance

Keep this manuaJ

for future

can cause

reference.

0Q0s
LISTED

PART NO. 769-05152

P00

(06/09)

Please
Llame

call the

Customer

al Departamento
Pour

obtenir

Support

de Atenci6n

de I'aide,

veuillez

Department

al Cliente
appeler

o visite

le service

or visit

our website

nuestro

sitio Web

a la clientele

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for assistance:
para

ou visitez

solicitar

notre

asistencia:

site web

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1-866-206-2707

or - o - ou

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www.remingtonpowertools.com
DO NOT RETURN THIS
WARRANTY
SERVICE.
THIS

PRODUCT

UNIT

TO THE RETAILER.

IS COVERED

PROOF

BY ONE OR MORE

OF PURCHASE

U.S. PATENTS.

OTHER

For assistance
regarding
the assembly, controls, operation
or maintenance
Support
Department.
Additional
information
about the unit can be found

WILL

BE REQUIRED

PATENTS

FOR

PENDING.

of the unit, please
on our website.

call the Customer

For service, please call the Customer
Support
Department
to obtain a list of authorized
service dealers
near
you. Service on this unit, both within and after the warranty
period, should only be performed
by an authorized
and approved
service dealer. When servicing,
use only identical
replacement
parts.
NO DEVUELVA ESTA UNIDAD AL VENDEDOR.
PRESENTAR
PRUEBA DE SU COMPRA.
ESTE PRODUCTO
PENDIENTES.

ESTA CUBIERTO

POR

PARA SOLICITAR

UNA O MAS

Para solicitar
asistencia
en relaci6n con el ensamblaje,
unidad,
Ilame al Departamento
de Atenci6n
al Cliente.
nuestro sitio Web.
Para mantenimiento,
servicio autorizados
del periodo cubierto
y aprobado.
Cuando
NE RAMENEZ
TOUTE PRISE
CE PRODUIT
INSTANCE.

Ilame
de su
per la
vaya

SERVICIO

PATENTES

POR

DE EE.UU.,

LA GARANTIA,

OTRAS

DEBERA

PATENTES

ESTAN

los controles,
la operaci6n
o el mantenimiento
de la
Puede encontrar
mas informaci6n
sobre la unidad en

al Departamento
de Apoyo al Cliente para obtener una lista de distribuidores
de
Iocalidad.
El mantenimiento
y reparaci6n
de este equipo, ya sea durante o despues
garantia,
deben ser realizados
solamente
per un proveedor
de servicios
autorizado
a dar mantenimiento
al equipo,
utilice solo piezas de repuesto
originales.

PAS CET APPAREIL
EN CHARGE DANS
EST COUVERT

CHEZ LE DI_TAILLANT.
UNE
LE CADRE DE LA GARANTIE.

PAR UN OU PLUSIEURS

BREVETS

PREUVE

D'ACHAT

SERA

EXIGI_E

AUX ETATS UNIS. AUTRES

POUR

BREVETS

Si vous eprouvez
des difficultes
h assembler
ce produit ou si vous avez des questions
sur les commandes,
I'utilisation
ou I'entretien
de cet appareil,
veuillez contacter
le service h la clientele. Des informations
supplementaires
sent disponibles
sur notre site web.
Pour un entretien
ou une reparation,
veuillez appeler le service b. la clientele pour obtenir une liste complete
concessionnaires
agrees pres de chez vous. L'entretien
de cet appareil doit _tre confie exclusivement
concessionnaire
agree pendant
et apres la periode de garantie.
Lors de I'entretien,
utilisez uniquement
pieces de rechange
identiques.
Before beginning,
the sample plate

locate the unit's model plate, which lists the model
below and copy the information
for future reference.

Antes de comenzar,
Iocalice la placa correspondiente
ndmeros de serie de la misma. Vea la placa de muestra

Number

- NOmero

numbers

of your

del modelo

et le numero
pour pouvoir

Se i , um e
Copy
Copie
Copiez
Copy
Copie
Copiez

de serie

the

model

el modelo

and parent

serial

el numero

part numbers

y los nt_meros

ici le mod61e
the

S/N

ainsi

number

- Numero

de modele

ici le n° de serie

aqui:
:

_TEM

here:
del fabricante

que le n ° de I'article

here:

de serie

de piezas

Refer to

de serie de votre appareil.
vous y referer ulterieurement.

Parent
Numero

unit.

al modelo de la unidad,
la cual indica el modelo y los
debajo y copie la informaci6n
para consultarla en el future.

Avant de commencer,
cherchez
la plaque mentionnant
le modele
Reportez-vous
b. I'exemple
ci-dessous
et notez-y
les informations
Model

and serial

des
h un
des

aqui:

Part Number

Nt_mero

de la pieza del
fabricante

Numero

de piece

mere

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 Important SafEty |nfbrmation.

Contents
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
................................................................................
Before Operating Saw ........................................................................................................................
While Operating Saw ..........................................................................................................................
Kickback .............................................................................................................................................
Maintenance and Storage of Saw ......................................................................................................
Pole Saw Trimming Precautions .......................................................................................................
UNPACKING

.........................................................................................................................

PRODUCT iDENTiFiCATiON

..............................................................................................

CHAIN SAW TERMS AND DEFiNiTiONS ...........................................................................

4
4
4
5
6
7
7

8
9

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
.............................................................................................
Chain Saw Hardware .......................................................................................................................
Chain Saw Assembly ........................................................................................................................
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ........................................................................................................
Extension Cords ...............................................................................................................................
Filling Oil Tank ..................................................................................................................................
Oiling Chain ......................................................................................................................................
Cutting withe the Chain Saw ............................................................................................................
Felling a Tree ....................................................................................................................................
Limbing a Tree ..................................................................................................................................
Bucking a Log ...................................................................................................................................
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ................................................................................................................

10
t0
t0
tt
12
12
12
12
13
t5
15
16

POLE SAW INFORMATION
..............................................................................................
Pole Saw Assembly ..........................................................................................................................
Adjusting Pole Length ......................................................................................................................
Cutting with the Pole Saw ................................................................................................................

17
17
18
18

CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE

....................................................................................

Cleaning Saw Body ..........................................................................................................................
Care of Guide Bar ............................................................................................................................

19
19

Sharpening Saw Chain .....................................................................................................................
Replacement Chain ..........................................................................................................................

20
21

STORAGE

..........................................................................................................................

REPLACEMENT

PART AND ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

..................................................................

.......................................................................................................

21
22

REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................................................................

WARRANTY

INFORMATION .............................................................................................

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Copyright©

2009 MTD SOUTHWEST

INC, All Rights Reserved.
3

iMPORTANT

SAFETY

iNFORMATiON

A
WARNING: When using an electric
chain saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury
to persons, including the following:

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS
Make sure you read and understand all
instructions in Important Safety Information on pages 4 through 7. improper
use of this chain saw can cause severe
injury or death from fire, electrical shock,
body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE
OPERATING
SAW
1. Read and understand this owner's manual
before operating saw.
2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate saw when you are tired.
3. Use saw for cutting wood only.
• Do not use chain saw tk)rpurpose not intended.
• Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
4. Only well-instructed adults should operate saw.
Never allow children to operate saw.
5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model
plate of saw.
6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor
use. See page 21 lk)r extension cord requirements.
7. Do not operate 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
• 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.
• while in ahurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets, or platforms
8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating 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
saw:

10.

11.

12.
13.

• 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)
Before cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling limbs
Inspect tree before trimming or cutting
down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or
branches that may fall on you. Make allowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.
Do not use pole saw to fell saplings. Use
the chain saw without pole attachment.
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 fi]lly 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.

WHILE

OPERATING

SAW

1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating
saw.

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating
chain saw. Be careful not to trip over cord.
Keep cord away Dora chain and operator at
all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
from chain saw and extension cord. Only chain
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 Dora electrical lines.
7. If two or more persons perform bucking and
felling operations at the same time, provide
plenty of distance between operations. Provide
distance of at least twice the height of tree being
felled.
8. Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps
or chocks.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INFORMATION

9. Grip chain saw firmly with both hands. Never
operate chain saw with one hand. Never use
hand guard as handle.
10. Grip pole saw securely. Place one hand on the
pole and the other on the handle.
11. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make
cut.
12. Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is
not touching anything.
13. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body
contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
fences, and metal posts.
14. Keep all parts of body away from chain when
saw is running.
15. Do not force saw while cutting. Apply light
pressure. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was intended.
16. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the
pole saw. Use the chain saw only, with extreme
care. Slender matter may catch in the chain and
be whipped toward you. This could also pull
you off balance.
17. 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 causing severe injury or death.
18. Carry saw from one place to another
• with saw stopped and unplugged
• Chain saw - by holding front handle (never
use hand guard as handle)
• Pole saw - with telescoping pole returned to
shortest position
• Pole saw - by holding the pole at the balance
point (close to saw end)
• with finger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
_
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

_
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. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
[umber
Your risk from these exposures
varies,
depending
on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and workwith approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic
particles.

KICKBACK
A
WARNING: Kickback mayoccur 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 backtowards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in
serious injury to user.

KICKBACK
THiS SAW

SAFETY DEVICES ON

This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance
of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this
saw.

Follow assembly instructions on page 10. Do not
remove front hand guard. Do not replace front
hand guard with substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running

iMPORTANT

SAFETY

iNFORMATiON

• For chain saw, use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• For pole saw, have one hand gripping the
handle and the other gripping the pole. Use
firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around pole and handle.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make
sure they work properly.
• Chain saw - do not overreach or cut above
shoulder height.
• Pole saw - do not overreach

or extend

MAINTENANCE
SAW
1.

arms

above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing
and balance
at all
times.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps
your body from being in direct line with
chain.

• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything
when chain is moving (see Figure l ).
• Never try cutting through two branches at
same time. Only cut one log 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 reentering aprevious
cut.

Safety
Follow

maintenance

instructions

in this 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.

moving

source:

fi'om one place

to an

• before servicing
• befbre changing accessories or attachments,
such as saw chain and guard
Inspect saw befbre and after each use. Check
saw closely if guard or other part has been damaged. Check fbr any damage that may affect
operator safety or operation of saw. Check for
alignment or binding of moving parts. Check
for broken or damaged parts. Do not use saw
if damage affects safety or operation.
Have
damage repaired by authorized service center.
Maintain saw with care:
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated
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.
• Inspect power cord often. If damaged,
have repaired by authorized service cen
ter.
• Never carry saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord finm heat, oil, m_d sharp
edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and re
place if damaged.

• Use low-kickback
chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw. Only replace these
parts with chains and guide bars listed in this
manual.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp with proper tension.
Saw
Maintenance
and
Kickback

Unplug saw from power
• when not in use
• before
other

AND STORAGE OF

4.
5.

When servicing,
use only identical replacement parts.
When not in use, always store saw:
• in a high or locked place, out of children's
reach
• in a dry place
• in a cm'rying case or with scabb_ud over guide
bar
• drain oil after each use and befbre storing saw
to prevent oil leakage.

Save these instructions.
It is your guide to safe
and proper operation of this saw.
Direction
Do Not Let
Guide Bar
Touch Here
90 °

Figure 1 - Kickback
Let Nose of Guide
Chain is Moving

Hazard Example: Do Not
Bar Touch Object While

iMPORTANT

SAFETY

iNFORMATiON

POLE SAW TRiMMiNG
PRECAUTIONS

Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs
larger in diameter than the length of the
guide bar.
Never stand directly under the limb you
are trimming. Always position yourself out
of the path of failing debris.

Keep other persons away from cutting end
of pole saw and at a safe distance from
work

area.

Do not use pole saw near cable, electric
power or telephone lines. Maintain a mini=
mum clearance of 10 feet from all power
lines.
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 pressure on the
pole saw while cutting but do not try to
force the saw through the wood.

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.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items t_r any shipping damage. If
you find any damage or if any parts are missing,
call 1-866-206-2707 (in Canada, call 1-877696-5533).

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

CHAIN SAW - ALL MODELS
Front Hand
Guard

Guide
/
/
/

Guide

Rear
Handle

Bar

Nose

Bar

Chain

\" Sprocket
Cover

Oil Level Sight Hole (located on
_left
side of saw body, between
front handle and front hand

Rear Hand
Guard
Power
Cord

Scabbard

Cap With Squeeze
Bulb
Front
Handle

Spike
Tr_igger
Lockout

POLESAW
MODELS: RM0815P, RMI015P
Saw

Hand Guard

Chain

Oil Cap

\
Guide Bar

Power Cord

Pole Bracket,

Clamping
Lever

Trigger
Lockout

Inner Pole

Lock Washer,
Adjustment
Knob

Outer Pole
Loosen
Tighten
Grip
Area

Trigger

Handle
Power
Cord

CHAIN SAW TERMS

AND DEFiNiTiONS

Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log
into lengths.
Clamping
Lever Lever is loosened to allow
inner pole to be adjustd and tighted to hole pole
in position.
Felling Process of cutting down a tree.
Felting Cut Final cut when felling a tree. Make
this cut on opposite side of tree from notching
cut.
Front Handle Located at front of saw body.
Front Hand Guard
Shield between front
handle and guide bar. Protects left hand while
using saw.
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw
body. The guide bar supports and guides chain.
Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.
Inner Pole The moveable section of tubing to
which the saw is attached.
Kickback
Quick backward and upward motion
of guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of
guide bar touches an ohject while chain is moving. The guide bar will kick up and back towards
operator.
Limbing
Process of cutting limb(s) from a
felled tree.
Low-Kickback
Chain Chain that reduces chance
of kickback as required by ANSI B175.1.
Normal Cutting Position
Stance used while
making bucking and felling cuts.
Notching
Cut Notch cut in tree that directs
fall of tree.
Oiler Control System for oiling guide bar and
chain.
Outer Pole Retains the moveable inner pole.
Power Head Chain saw without chain and guide
bar. Also known as saw body.

Pushback (Kickback,
Pinch) Rapid pushback
of chain saw. Pushback may occur if chain along
top of guide bar is pinched, caught, or contacts a
foreign ohject.
Rear
Handle

Handle

located

body.
Reduced Kickback Guide
reduces chance of kickback.

Replacement

Chain

at rear of saw

Bar

Guide bar that

Chain that complies

with

ANSI B175.1 when used with a specific saw. It
may not meet ANSI requirements
when used with
other saws.
Saw
Chain
(Chain) Loop of chain having
cutting teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives
chain. The guide bar supports chain.

Spiked Bumper (Spike)

Pointed teeth at front
of saw body beside guide bar. Keep spiked bumper
in contact with wood when felling or bucking. It
helps maintain position of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch
electrical

Device that completes
circuit to motor of saw.

or interrupts

Switch Linkage
This device connects
switch
to trigger. It moves switch when you squeeze
trigger.
Trigger
Switch
Lockout
Device that reduces
accidental

starting

of saw.

Trigger
Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns
saw off.

Trimming (Pruning)

Process

of cutting limb(s)

from a living tree.
Undercut
An upward cut from underside of log
or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar.

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
CHAIN SAW HARDWARE
The plastic hardware bags should include the
lMlowing:
* (2) Guidebar bolts
* (2) Guidebar nuts
* (1) Phillips self tapping screw
. (1) Saw chain
* (1) Guide bar
* (1) Hand guard
* (1) Scabbard
CHAIN SAW ASSEMBLY

6.
7.

Assemble the chain saw before assembling the
pole.
Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly
is not needed on these models.
See Stay gT_ainTension Adjustment, page I I.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
IMPORTANT:
vise during

Do not clamp chain
assemNy.

IMPORTANT:
Make sure to insert adjusting
block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar.
Line up holes on sprocket support with center
slot on guide bar and holes in saw body.
Insert guide bar bolts through fi'ont hand gum'd,
saw body, center slot of guide bar, and sprocket
support. Attach guide bar nuts to guide bar
bolts.
IMPORTANT:
Tighten guide bar nuts finger
tight only. Make sure adjusting block is in oval
adjusting hole on guide bar.
Place chain around drive sprockeL then along
top groove of guide bar and around guide bar
nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain
are facing the right direction. Position chain
so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide
bar nose (see Figure 2).
Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment,
page 11.

backwards.
If chain is backwards,
saw will
_
CAUTION:
Do not place chain on saw
vibrate badly and will not cut.

saw in

Adjusting Bloc k
2.

Adjusting
_late

Lay chain out fiat.
Install fi'ont hand guard onto saw body. Do this
by pressing two mounting stand-outs on hand
guard into hex-shaped holes in saw body (see
Figure 2).

Screw

Towards Guide Bar Nose

Front Hand C__uard
_utting
Tapping
Screw
Guide Bar /+%.
Bolts
Mounting
Stand-OI

Sprocket Support

Edge

Figure 3 - Part Locations
Bar

Saw

Bar

\ ................

)

Hole
Guide Bar Nuts

Drive Sprocket
Figure 2 - Assembling
Hand Guard
3
4.

Guide Bag Chain,

and

Insert tapping screw through hand guard and
into saw handle. Tighten screw firmly.
Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise
(see
Figure 3). Continue
to turn adjusting screw
until adjusting
block is to rear of adjusting
plate.
Install guide bar onto saw body. Place rear of
guide bar between adjusting plate and sprocket
support.
10

For Assembling

Guide

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Towards Guide Bar Nose

Front Hand, Guard
Tapping /
Screw

source before
adjusting
_powerWARNING:
Unptug
chain saw
saw chain
from
tension.
WARNING:
are sharp.
Use
handling chain.

Cutting
protective

edges

tting Edge
Saw Chain

Bolts
Mounting j

on chain

gloves

when

Adjusting
Hole
Guide Bar Nuts

£k

Drive Sprocket

WARNING: Maintain proper chain
tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. AIoose chain
may jump out of guide bar groove. This
may injure operator and damage chain. A
loose chain will cause chain, guide bar,
and sprocket to wear rapidly.

Figure 4 = Assembling
Hand Guard

Guide

Adjusting _

Bar, Chain, and

ting Plate
.........
Adjusting

Note: For pre-assembled
models, the saw chain
tension is properly set at factory. A new chain will
stretch. Check new chain after first few minutes of
operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow
below to readjust saw chain tension.

steps

1. Before adjusting chaim make sure guide bar
nuts are only finger tight (see Figure 4). Also
make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting
hole on guide bar (see Figures 4 and 5).
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise.
(see Figure
6). Note: There should be no gap between side
links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see
Figure 7).
3.

Screw
Sprocket Support

Figure 5 - Part Locations For Assembling
Guide Bar

Wearing protective gloves, move chain around
guide bar. Chain should move freely. If chain
does not move freely, loosen chain by turning
adjusting screw counterclockwise.
After chain tension is correct, tighten guide
bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and
loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk
Figure

of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note: A
new chain will stretch. Check new chain after

6 = Turning

Adjusting

Screw

Guide Bar Nuts

first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to
cool down. Read .just chain tension.

Correct

_T._0_o_
/

Figure
11

7 - Saw Chain Adjustment

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension
cords with this saw. Use
only extension
cords marked
for outdoor use.
The cord must be marked with suffix W or W-A

following
the cord
SJTW-A or SJTW.

type designation.

Use proper sized cord with this saw.
be heavy enough to carry current
undersized
cord will cause voltage
Saw will lose power and overheat.
size requirements
listed below.

Note: it is normal for oil to seep when saw
is not in use. Empty oil tank after each
use to prevent seepage.

Example:

OiLiNG CHAIN

Cord must
needed. An
drop at saw.
Follow cord

Cord
Length

AWG Cord
Size

25 feet

16 AWG

50 feet

16 AWG

100 feet

16 AWG

150 feet

14 AWG

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 (see
Figure 9). Check oil level often by looking
at
oil sight level hole. Oil sight level hole is on left
side of saw, between front handle and front hand
guard,

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

Figure 9 - Pressing
to Oil Chain

The extension cord may come undone fi'om the
power cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot
with the two cords as shown in Figure 8.
Chain Saw PoTr

Cord

Cord and Power

FILLING OIL TANK
1.

Remove oil cap.
Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor
For temperatures
For temperatures

Squeeze

Bulb on Oil Cap

CUTTING WiTH THE CHAIN SAW

Figure 8 - Tying Extension
Cord in Knot

Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly
for good seal. This will minimize oil seepage
fi'om tank.
Wipe off excess oil.

cord. Connect

exten-

When ready to make a cut, press in trigger
lockout with right thumb and squeeze trigger
(see Figure 10, page 13). This will turn saw
on. Releasing trigger will turn saw off. Make
sure saw is running at full speed befbre starting
a cut.

When starting
a cut, place moving
chain
against wood. Hold saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement)
of saw.

oil. Note:

saw to extension

sion cord to power supply.
Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on ground. This will keep chain fi'om touching
ground as it cuts through log. Touching ground
with moving chain will dull chain.
Use both hands to grip saw. Always use left
hand to grip front handle and right hand to grip
rear handle. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around saw handles (see Figure 10,
page 13).
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet.

below 30°F, use SAE # I 0 oil.
above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.

IMPORTANT:
Do not use "bar and
chain" oil. R is too thick and may not
oil properly.

Connect

Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Make
sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide
your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions
below to fell a tree.

Trigger
Lockout

BEFORE
FELLING A TREE
1. Bef_)re felling, inspect tree. Make sure there
are no dead limbs or branches that may fall
on you. Study natural lean of tree, location of
larger branches, and wind direction. This will
help you judge which way tree will fall.
2. Clear work area around tree.
3. Plan and clear a retreat path bef_)re felling.
Make retreat path opposite to planned direction
of fall of tree and at 45 ° angle
(see Figure l 1 ).

Trigge'r

Figure 10 - Trigger Lockout
Location

and Trigger

etreat

7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not %rce
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.
8. Remove saw from a cut with saw running
at full speed. Stop saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before setting
saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a steady, even
cutting rate.
FELLING
(Cutting

th
Direction
Fall

Path
Figure

11 - Retreat

Path

From

Tree

A TREE
Down

a Tree)

_IbWARNING:
• Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of
kickback.
• Do not fell a tree without ampte skill
or expert help.
• Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from area when felling a
tree.
• If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operations at the same
time, provide ample distance between
operations. Provide distance of at
least twice the height of tree being
felled.
WARNING: When felling a tree, be
aware of your surroundings.
Do not
endanger any person, strike utility lines,
or cause property damage, if tree strikes
utility lines, contact utility company at
once.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples,
and wire from tree where you will make felling
cuts.

Stay on uphill side when
could roll or slide downhill

felling tree. Tree
after falling.

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
Felling Procedure
A) Felling Notch
A properly placed felling notch will determine
direction tree will fall. Place felling notch on
side of tree in direction you want tree to fall (see
Figure 12). Follow directions below to create a
telling notch.
1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground as
possible. Hold saw so guide bar is horizontal.
Cut 113the diameter of tree trunk (see Figure
12). Note: Always make this horizontal lower
notch cut first. If you make this cut second, tree
can pinch chain or guide bar.
2. Start upper notch cut the same distance above
first cut as first cut is deep.
Example: If lower notch cut is eight inches
deep, start upper notch cut eight inches above
it. Cut downward at 45 ° angle. The upper
notch cut should meet end of lower notch cut
(see Figure 12).
3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching
cuts.
Direction

Felling Cut

Hinge

£t
WAR NI NG: Be alert for falling overhead limbs. Watch your footing while
exiting area.

of Fall

2nd Cut )

3. As telling cut nears hinge, tree should begin to
fall. Note: If needed, drive wedges into telling
cut to control direction of fall. If tree settles back
and pinches chain, drive wedges into felling cut
to remove saw. Only use wedges made of wood,
plastic, or aluminum. Never use wedge made of
steel. This could cause kickback and damage to
chain.
4. When tree begins to fall, quickly
* remove saw from felling cut
* release trigger to turn saw off
* put saw down
* exit area using retreat path

Cut

| Upper

Notch

Cut Lower Notch
Cut

Figure

12- Felling A Tree

B) Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut two inches higher than lower
notch cut and on opposite side of tree (see
Figure 12). Keep telling cut parallel to lower
notch cut.
2. Cut towards notch.
_
WARNING: Do not cut aH the way
through tree. Leave about two inches
of tree diameter uncut directly behind
felling notch (see Figure 12). This uncut
portion acts as a hinge. The hinge helps
keep tree from twisting and falling in
wrong direction.
14

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
LIMBING

BUCKING A LOG

A TREE

WARNING:

Avoid kickback.

WARNING:

Kick-

_, WARNING: When cutting limb 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 causing
severe injury or death.

kickback.

Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections. Make
sure your footing is finn. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet. When possible, raise log
or section off ground. Do this by using limbs, logs,
chocks, etc.
When cutting through log, maintain control by
reducing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do not
relax your grip on chain saw handles. Do not let
moving chain touch ground. Ground will dull moving chain. After cutting through log, release trigger
to turn saw off before moving saw.
Follow directions below to buck a log.

Limbing is removing branches fi"om a fallen tree.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Do not
remove larger limbs under tree that support log
off ground. Remove each limb with one cut (see
Figure 13). Clear cut limbs from work area often.
This will help maintain a safe work area.
Make sure you start your cut where limb will
not pinch saw during cutting. To avoid pinching,
start cut on freely hanging limbs from above
limb. Start cut on limbs under tension fi'om under
limb. If pinch occurs, turn saw off, lift limb, and
remove saw.

Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 14).

Figure 14 - Bucking
On Ground

Figure

Avoid

Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback, page 5, to
avoid risk of kickback.

back can resuR in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of
kickback.

13 - Limbing A Tree

Log With Entire

Length

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
TRiMMiNG

WARNING:

A TREE

WARNING:Avoid

• if on slope, make sure log will not
roll down hitL Secure log by using
wooden stakes. Drive wooden stakes
into ground on downhill side of log.
Stand on uphill side of log while cutting. Log may roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through two logs
at same time. This could increase
the risk of kickback.
• While cutting log, never hold log with
your hand, leg, or foot.
• While cutting log, never allow another person to hold log.
• Turn off and unplug saw before moving from one place to another.

(PRUNING)
kickback.

Kickback

can result in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of
kickback.
_
WARNING: Do not operate pole
saw while:
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of pole saw causing severe injury.
_,

Log Supported
On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
15). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
113through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section fl'om splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.

WAR NING: Do not extend arms above

shoulders when using pole saw.
_, CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trilnlning a tree is the process of cutting limbs
fl'om a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches fi'om tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 113through diameter of limb (see
Figure 17).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue
cut until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar
to make this cut. Cut 113through diameter of
stub.
4. Make fburth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.

1st Cut

Figure 15 - Bucking Log WhenLog Is Supported
On One End
Log Supported
On Both Ends
1. Make first cut fi'om above log (see Figure 16).
Cut 113 through diameter of log. This cut will
keep section fi'om splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep
log from pinching guide bar and chain.

4th Cut
- Final Stub

2nd Cut - Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)

2" to 4"

Figure 16 - Sucking
On Both Ends

1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)

Log When Log is Supported
Figure
16

17 - Cutting A Limb

POLE SAW iNFORMATiON
POLE SAW ASSEMBLY
RPS2N1

Step _=7 -Attach
to Pole Bracket

Handle Bracket

onto

The hardware bag contains the following items:
*

(1) Handle Bracket

(1) Knob

(1) .250" Lock Washer

Step O = Squeeze Trigger

Squeeze
j

lide handle bracket
clamping bolt.

and hold

Clamping bolt should
handle bracket.

trigger.

extend through

/
Q

ush in and hold trigger
button.

Step _

lockout

= insert Pole Bracket

Step _ = Secure Handle Bracket
to Pole Bracket
Place Iockwasher
clamping bolt.

into

onto

Saw
O

ontinue to hold trigger while
completing step 2B.

Step _

= Connect

to Power Cord

Plug saw power cord into receptacle
of inner pole.

/'
/'

Thread knob onto clamping bolt. Note:
After knob makes contact with handle
bracket, tighten 1 1/2 to 2 more turns.

nsert pole bracket into saw. Note: Pole
Bracket holds trigger in "ON" position.
\

cord at end

POLE SAW iNFORMATiON
ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH
RPS2N1
The Remington
RPS2N l Pole Saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 57 inches
(fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully extended).
A
cam levered collet is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length.
1. To extend the pole, loosen the clamping lever
(see Figure 18). 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 clamping
(see Figure 18).

Figure

18 - Extending

lever
Grip

'_/

UNLOCK

Figure

19 - Designated

Area

Grip Areas

LOCK
Telescopic

Pole

CUTTING WiTH THE POLE SAW
1. Connect
2.

3.
4.

saw to extension

cord. Connect

exten-

sion cord to power supply.
Use both hands to grip pole saw. Use only
designated
grip areas when operating
pole
saw (see Figure 19). 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.
When ready to make a cut, press in trigger
lockout and squeeze trigger (see Figure 20).
This will turn pole saw on. Releasing trigger
will turn pole saw off. Make sure saw is running
at full speed before stm'ting a cut.
When starting
a cut, place moving
chain
against wood. Hold pole saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement)
of saw.
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.

Trigger
Lockout

Trigger
Figure 20 - Pole
Lockout

Remove pole saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop pole saw by releasing
trigger. Make sure chain has stopped beh_re
setting pole saw down.

Saw

Handle

with

Trigger

CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE
Guide Bar Groove

NOTICE: These are instructions for servicing your chain saw. Any servicing
not mentioned
should be done by an
authorized service center.

Guide

Bar

CLEANING SAW BODY
A
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving
chain.

Normal Guide
Bar

Figure 21 - Guide Bar Cross Section
Uneven Bar Wear

When

cleaning

Showing

Normal Guide Bar Maintenance

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.

WARNING:

Guide Bar With
Uneven Wear

1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure
22).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs fl_omsides of guide bar. Use fiat
file to make side edges square.

saw

body,
• do not submerge saw in any liquids
• do not use products that contain
ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives
• do not use chlorinated
cleaning
solvents, carbon tetrach[oride,
kerosene, or gasoline

Replace

guide

bar when

bar is bent or cracked

inside groove

of bar is badly worn

Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement
Parts and Accessories.

Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe saw
body to clean.

Burr
//

CARE OF GUIDE BAR
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems.
Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth
gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears
unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure
21 ). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping.
Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if
this occurs.

Guide

Bar

Putty Knife

Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A
worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or
damaged guide bar will damage chain. It will also
make cutting harder.
Figure 22 - Guide Bar Maintenance

CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

Direction
30° Guide

Mark

_l_l Filing
_ -

File

A
_l, WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving
chain.
A
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and
more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must
force chain into wood and cutting creates only saw
dust with few large chips, chain is dull.

items Needed to Sharpen Chain
Purchase these items from your local dealer, hardware store, or chain saw supplies outlet.
*

5/32" round file

Depth

File guide

Vise

Medium

gauge tool

sized flat file

3uide

File

Note: This illustrationshows file guide placement and
filing direction for sharpening cutters on left side of
chain.
Figure
Chain

23 - File and File Guide Placement

Filing Cutter Depth Gauges
The cutter depth gauge clearance
is reduced as
cutters are sharpened. After every second or third
sharpening,
reset cutter depth gauges.
1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across
top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge tool (see Figure 25).
2.

Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with
depth gauge tool.
3. Remove depth gauge tool. With fiat file, round
off front comer of cutter depth gauge (see Figure
26).
After several hand filings, have authorized service
center or sharpening
service machine
sharpen
chain. This will insure even filing.

Sharpening Cutters

Depth Gauge (right side
Depth Gauge (left side °f chain)

Use file guide for 30 ° filing.
1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see Stay Clulin
Tensiotl Adjustment,
page I l ).

of chain)

Top Plate (left "'2S_S_'J

Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw steady.
Note: Do not clamp chain.
Press 5/32" round file (attached to file guide)
into groove between top plate and depth gauge
on chain. File guide should rest on both top plate
and depth gauge (see Figure 23). Note: File at
midpoint of guide bar.
Hold file guide level. Make sure 30 ° mark on
file guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see
Figure 23). This will insure that you file cutters
at 30 ° angle.
File trom inside towards
outside
of cutter
until sharp. Only file in this one direction (see
Figure 23). Note: Two or three strokes with
file should sharpen cutter.
After each cutter is sharpened,
move chain
forward to sharpen next cutter. File all cutters
on one side of chain.
Move
cess.

to other

side of chain and repeat

Groove

___/_._

o.........,,

side of chain) _./_/)_

Top Plate (right

/_%,,'

side of chain)

Right Side of Chain

Figure 24 - Chain Part Locations
Depth
Gauge

Figure

pro-

25 - Depth
Gauge
Front Corner

Tool

Figure
Gauge

26 - Round

On Chain

"025''

Off

Front

Corner

Of Depth

CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE

REPLACING

SAW CHAIN

Replace
chain when cutters
are too worn to
sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use replacement chain noted in this manual. Always include
new drive sprocket when replacing
chain. This
will maintain
proper driving of chain. Note: For
proper chain and drive sprocket, see Replacement
Parts and Accessories.

REPLACEMENT
PARTS
AND ACCESSORIES

STORAGE
If storing saw tk)r more than 30 days, follow steps
below:
1. Drain oil tank after each use.
2.

Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean
guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum
based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.

3.
4.

Dry guide bar and chain.
Place chain in container filled

will prevent rust.
Wit_ a thin coating of oil over surface of guide
b_u'.

,_k WARNING: Use only replacement
parts and accessories described in this
manual. Use of other parts or accessories
could damage saw or injure operator.

with oil. This

For original replacement parts and accessories,
call 1-866-206-2707 (in Canada call 1-877-6965533) or visit www.remingtonpowertools.com.

Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft
cloth daml_ned with amild soap ;rod water mixture.

Store chain saw
* in a high or locked
math
* in a dry place

place,

out of chiMren's

TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional

help, visit www.remingtonpowertools.com.

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with
moving chain.
OBSERVED
Saw runs,

FAULT

but does

POSSIBLE

not cut

CAUSE

Chain assembled
on guide bar

REMEDY

backwaMs

See Chain

Shawening 5'awChain,

Chain

Saw
easily

Low powersupplyvoltage

Extensioncordwiresizetoosmall.
Exr_,nsion CoMs, page 12

1. Trigger lockout not pressed
in to release trigger
2. Extension
cord connections
loose
3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Worn out motor brushes
5. Open wiring circuit on saw

Drive

Remove
and Inspect
for damage

slow.

Saw

stalls

Motor of saw does not run
when you squeeze trigger

Motor of saw runs,
does not move
Chain

does

but chain

not get oil

See

page

Saw does not cut unless heavily
forced. Cutting produces
only
sawdust with few large chips
runs

is dull

3'aw A
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