Remington RM0815P Specifications download pdf (Page 6)

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 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.

• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar sup-

plied 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

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 kick-

back can increase with each sharpening.

Direction

Do Not Let

Guide Bar

Touch Here

90 °

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF

SAW

1. Unplug saw from power source:

• when not in use

• before moving fi'om one place to an

other

• before servicing

• befbre changing accessories or attachments,

such as saw chain and guard

2. Inspect saw befbre and after each use. Check

saw closely if guard or other part has been dam-

aged. 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.

3. 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.

4. When servicing, use only identical replace-

ment parts.

5. 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.

Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do Not

Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While

Chain is Moving

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