Remington RM1035P User manual

769-11882 / 02 07/17
Operator’s Manual
RM1035P
Electric Chain Saw / Pole Saw
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY
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Read the operator’s manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:This product contains a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING:Signals a SERIOUS hazard.
Failure to obey a safety WARNING symbol CAN result in
serious injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION:Signals a MODERATE hazard.
Failure to obey a safety CAUTION symbol MAY result in
property damage or injury to yourself or to others.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:Signals an EXTREME hazard.
Failure to obey a safety DANGER symbol WILL result in
serious injury or death to yourself or to others.
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, operation or maintenance of
the unit, please call 1-866-206-2707 (in the United States) or 1-877-
696-5533 (in Canada). Additional information can be found at
www.remingtonpowertools.com.
Warranty service is available through an authorized service center.
To locate a service center in your area, please visit our website or
call the number listed above. Service on this unit, both within and
after the warranty period, should only be performed by an
authorized and approved service center. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Essential Terms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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.
The product may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this
manual.
Copyright© 2017 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operate
(cor e ) power tool or battery-operate (cor less) power tool.
1) Work Area Safety
a) eep work area clean and well lit. Cluttere or ark areas
invite acci ents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the ust or fumes.
c) eep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmo ifie plugs an
matching outlets will re uce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increase risk of electric shock if your bo y is earthe or
groun e .
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. eep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damage or
entangle cor s increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cor suitable for
out oor use re uces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI re uces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as ust mask, non-ski
safety shoes, har hat, or hearing protection use for
appropriate con itions will re uce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites acci ents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attache to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. eep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpecte situations.
WARNING:Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
eep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of ust collection can
re uce ust-relate hazar s.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will o the job
better an safer at the rate for which it was esigne .
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlle with the
switch is angerous an must be repaire .
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures re uce the risk of
starting the power tool acci entally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
angerous in the han s of untraine users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
acci ents are cause by poorly maintaine power tools.
f) eep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintaine
cutting tools with sharp cutting e ges are less likely to bin
an are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations ifferent from those inten e
coul result in a hazar ous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintaine .
Chain saw safety warnings:
•eep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when
the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or bo y with the saw chain.
•Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Hol ing the
chain saw with a reverse han configuration increases the
risk of personal injury an shoul never be one.
•Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
expose metal parts of the power tool “live” an coul give the
operator an electric shock.

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
• Stay alert. Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Never allow children to operate the unit. Teens must be trained,
accompanied and supervised by an adult. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without proper instruction.
• Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Check for damaged parts. Make sure
all parts operate properly. Make sure all fasteners are in place
and secure. Make sure all moving parts are properly aligned and
are not bound. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or
damaged in any way. Have all damaged or improperly working
parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects that
may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside
a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum (Fig. A). Even then, they are
still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye
protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
WARNING:When using the unit, all safety
instructions must be followed. Please read these
instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep
these instructions for later use.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
Fig. A
•Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. A equate protective clothing will re uce
personal injury by flying ebris or acci ental contact with the
saw chain.
•Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain
saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
•Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as la ers may cause a
loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
•When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the woo fibers is release
the spring loa e limb may strike the operator an /or throw
the chain saw out of control.
•Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The
slen er material may catch the saw chain an be whippe
towar you or pull you off balance.
•Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw
switched off and away from your body. When transporting
or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper han ling of the chain saw will re uce the likelihoo of
acci ental contact with the moving saw chain.
•Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Improperly tensione or lubricate
chain may either break or increase the chance of kickback.
•eep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily han les are slippery causing loss of control.
•Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of
the chain saw for operations ifferent than inten e coul
result in a hazar ous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur 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 sudden reverse reaction,
kicking the guide bar up and back towards 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 personal injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as give below:
•Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be controlle by the operator, if
proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
•Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps prevent uninten e tip contact an enables better
control of the chain saw in unexpecte situations.
•Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars an chains may
cause chain breakage an /or kickback.
•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the epth gauge
height can lea to increase kickback.

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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC UNITS
• Do not handle the unit, cords, or plugs with wet hands.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the unit in the
rain, in wet conditions or on wet surfaces. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid body contact with
grounded conductors, such as metal pipes or wire fences.
• Do not operate the unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• A nameplate on the unit indicates the voltage used. Never
connect the unit to an AC voltage that differs from this voltage.
• Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure the extension cord is heavy enough to carry the
current drawn by the unit. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and
overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR
120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 6-12 AMPS
Cord Length (ft.) 25 50 100 150
Wire Size (AWG) 16 16 14 12
• Make sure the cords are in good condition. Inspect the power
cord and extension cord periodically. Look closely for
deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. If a cord is
damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect the cord
from both the outlet and the unit. Do not use a damaged cord.
Damaged cords should be replaced or repaired by an authorized
service center.
• Do not abuse cords. Never pull or carry the unit by a cord. Keep
cords away from heat, oil, water, sharp edges, and moving
objects. Always grasp the plug when disconnecting a cord.
• Never modify a plug, cord or outlet in any way.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used with this unit.
For an extra measure of safety, use receptacles with built-in
GFCI protection.
• Keep cords away from the operating area. Position cords so that
they will not be caught or entangled on branches or other
obstacles during operation.
• To prevent tripping, keep cords away from the operator's feet.
• Always disconnect the unit from the power source when it is not
in use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
only extension cords approved for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-
A, S W-A, S OW-A, S TW-W or S TOW-A. Extension
cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round-
jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) with a tripping
current of 30 mA or less.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions.
Store the unit indoors.
Fig. B
Unit Power Cord
Extension Cord
• Prevent disconnection of the power cord from the extension
cord during operation by using a plug-receptacle retaining strap,
connector, or by making a knot (Fig. B).
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). Polarized plugs require
polarized extension cords. The plug fits into the extension cord
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain another
polarized extension cord. Polarized extension cords require
polarized wall outlets. The extension cord fits into the wall outlet
only one way. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If the extension cord still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet.
• This is a double-insulated unit. Two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding. There is no grounding provided
and no means of grounding should be added to the unit.
Servicing a double-insulated unit requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system. Service should only be performed by
authorized service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-
insulated unit must be identical to the parts they replace. Failure
to have a double-insulated unit repaired by an authorized
service technician with identical replacement parts could result
in serious injury.
• Since the unit is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension cord (one
without a ground) may be used. However, a 3-wire extension
cord (one with a ground) that uses a NEMA-type connector
(parallel blade, U ground) is recommended.
WHILE OPERATING
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if the operation is dusty. Use a hard hat or other type of
safety helmet.
• Wear safety boots and protective gloves. Wear heavy, snug-
fitting clothes, including long pants and a long-sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Make sure the saw chain is not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. The operator and unit must be in a
stable position while starting. Refer to Starting an Stopping.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose: to
cut wood. Do not use the unit for cutting plastic, masonry or
other non-wood building materials. Only use the unit as
described in this manual.

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Fig. C
Rotational
ickback
ickback
Danger Zone
Saw Chain
Direction
IC BAC SAFETY
Understanding ickback
A basic understanding of kickback can help reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise and the chance of kickback-related injury.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
•Rotational ickback can happen when the upper tip of the
guide bar contacts an object while the chain is moving (Fig. C).
This can cause the chain to dig into the object and momentarily
stop moving. The guide bar is then kicked up and back toward
the operator in a lightning-fast reverse reaction.
•Linear ickback can happen when the wood on either side of a
cut closes in and pinches the moving saw chain along the top of
the guide bar (Fig. D). This can cause the chain to instantly stop.
The chain force is then reversed, causing the saw to move in the
opposite direction, sending the saw straight back toward the
operator.
•Pull-In can happen when the moving chain on the bottom of the
guide bar hits a foreign object inside the wood. This can cause
the chain to suddenly stop. The saw is then pulled forward and
away from the operator, which could potentially result in the loss
of control of the saw.
WARNING:Kickback may occur 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. In
some cases, tip contact may cause a lightening-fast
reverse action, kicking the guide bar rapidly back to wards
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 a loss of
control over the saw, which could result in serious injury to
the user. Contact with foreign objects within the wood can
also induce a loss of chain saw control.
• Keep hair, face, hands, feet and all other body parts away from
the saw chain when the unit is running. Do not touch or try to
stop moving parts.
• Do not force the unit, especially near the end of a cut. It will do a
better, safer job when used at the intended rate.
• Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed, when setting
the unit down or when carrying the unit from one location to
another. Make sure all moving parts come to a complete stop.
• When carrying the unit, hold it away from the body, with the
guide bar positioned to the rear. Cover the guide bar and saw
chain with the scabbard when carrying the unit.
•When carrying the unit as a chain saw: Hold the unit by the
front handle.
•When carrying the unit as a pole saw: Adjust the
telescoping pole to the shortest position. Hold the unit by the
pole, at the center of balance.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, disconnect the unit from the power
source and allow the unit to cool. Then, check for damage. If
damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is repaired.
Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service center. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts. Always turn the unit off
and disconnect it from the power source before cleaning.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor
immediately, disconnect the unit from the power source and
allow the unit to cool. Then, inspect the unit for the cause of the
vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not
start cutting until the work area is clear and free from
obstructions. Make sure there is secure footing and a planned
retreat path from falling trees or branches.
• Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines (Fig. A). Keep at
least 50 feet (15 m) away from all power lines.
• Do not stand directly under limbs being trimmed (Fig. A). Always
take a position out of the path of falling debris.
• Do not use a pole saw to fell a tree. Use a standard chain saw
for this application.
• For safer, more effective performance, make sure the guide bar
and chain are properly cleaned, lubricated, tightened and
sharpened. Check the guide bar and chain at frequent intervals
for proper adjustment.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, use extreme caution.
When the tension is released, the limb could spring back and
strike the operator, causing severe injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and
saplings, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward the operator or pull the operator off balance.
• This saw is classified by UL as a Class 2C saw in accordance
with CSA Z62.1-03. It is intended for infrequent use by
homeowners, cottagers and campers, and for general
applications such as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is
not intended for prolonged use. If the intended use involves
prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory
problems in the user’s hands due to vibration.
• Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a ladder unless
specifically trained to do so.
• Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not attempt operations beyond the operator’s capacity or
experience.
• Do not operate a unit that is damaged, improperly adjusted or
not completely and securely assembled. Make sure moving
parts stop when the unit is turned off. Do not use the unit if it
does not turn on and off properly. Have defective parts replaced
by an authorized service center.
• Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. Make sure the trigger
lockout is in the locked position before connecting or
disconnecting the unit and the power source. Never carry the
unit with fingers on the trigger.
• Do not use the unit if the trigger and trigger lockout do not start
and stop the unit.

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Fig. D
Linear
ickback
Pinch
ickback Safety Precautions
Take the following steps to reduce the chance of accident or injury:
• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the unit.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on stairs, steep slopes or inclines.
•When the unit is used as a chain saw: Do not cut above
shoulder height.
•When the unit is used as a pole saw: Do not extend arms
above shoulder height.
• Do not make cuts with the tip of the guide bar.
• Make sure the area of operation is free from obstructions. Do not
let the tip of the guide bar contact any object, such as a log,
branch, the ground or other obstruction.
• Always inspect the wood before cutting. Foreign objects could
damage the unit or cause serious personal injury. Never cut
through nails, metal rods, railroad ties or pallets.
• Do not operate the unit with one hand! Serious injury to the
operator, helpers or bystanders may result from one-handed
operation. This unit is intended for two-handed use. Always grip
the unit firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Do not
let go. A firm grip will help maintain control of the unit and
reduce the chance of kickback.
•When the unit is used as a chain saw: Hold the front handle
with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand.
Firmly encircle the handles with the thumbs and fingers.
•When the unit is used as a pole saw: Hold the pole shaft
with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand.
Firmly encircle the pole shaft and rear handle with the thumbs
and fingers.
• Stand slightly to the left of the unit to avoid being in the direct
line of the saw chain.
• Never start the saw when the guide bar is inside an existing cut.
Be extremely careful when re-entering a cut.
• Always begin a cut with the unit running at full speed. Maintain a
steady cutting speed. Slower speeds increase the chance of
kickback.
• Keep the saw housing pressed firmly against the wood.
• Do not cut more than one log or branch at a time.
• Do not twist the unit when removing the guide bar from a cut.
• Watch out for shifting objects (logs, branches, etc.) that might
pinch or fall onto the saw chain during operation.
• Only use wedges made of wood or plastic. Do not use metal to
hold a cut open.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent. These are available from
authorized service centers. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the operator or
damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
• Use devices that reduce the risks associated with kickback,
such as low-kickback chains, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes and low-kickback guide bars. There are no other
replacement components for achieving kickback protection in
accordance with CSA Z62.3.
• A low-kickback saw chain is a chain that has met the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when
tested according to the provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI
B175.1-2012. A low-kickback saw chain is a chain that is also in
accordance with CSA Z62.3. Do not use a replacement saw
chain unless it has met these requirements for this specific
model or has been designated as a low-kickback replacement
saw chain in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. As saw
chains are sharpened, some of the low-kickback qualities are
lost and extra caution should be used.
• Do not install a bow guide on this unit. Bow guides have larger
kickback zones, which increase the chance of kickback and
serious injury. This increase is not significantly reduced by using
a low-kickback saw chain. Using a bow guide on this unit is
extremely dangerous.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions
in this manual.
• Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. Do not attempt to repair the unit; there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service, other than the
maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be
performed by an authorized service center.
• Do not use the unit if it is not working correctly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Have
the unit serviced by an authorized service center.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
• Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to Starting an Stopping.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Disconnect the unit from the power source.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Always use the scabbard on the guide bar and saw chain during
transportation and storage.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning an Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING: Read the operator’s
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Wear head protection when operating this
unit; falling objects can cause severe head injury. Use
a full face shield when needed.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:Avoid dangerous
environments. Never operate the unit in the rain or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• DOUBLE INSULATED
Two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. There is no grounding provided and no
means of grounding should be added to the unit.
• EEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• POWER LINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
DANGER:Do not operate this unit near
power lines. Contact with a power line may cause
serious injury or damage to the unit. Maintain a
clearance of at least 50 feet (15 m) between the pole
saw (including any branches it is contacting) and any
electrical line.
WARNING:Always keep a clear work
area and retreat path. Be aware of the location of
limbs/branches to avoid falling limbs and debris.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• USE BOTH HANDS
WARNING: Always use both hands
while operating the unit. Never use only one hand to
operate the unit.
• IC BAC
WARNING: Contact of the guide bar tip
with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may
cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause serious injury.
• CHAIN OIL
Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full before
operation. Check the oil level constantly so that it
does not drop below half full. The saw chain must be
continuously coated with oil to function properly.
• CHAIN DIRECTION
Make sure the saw chain faces the direction shown
when installed on the guide bar. Refer to Installing the
Gui e Bar an Saw Chain in the Maintenance section.
• DAMAGED CORDS
If a cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in,
disconnect the cord from both the outlet and the unit.
Do not use a damaged cord. Always grasp the plug
when disconnecting a cord.
V• VOLTS - Voltage
A• AMPERES - Current
Hz • HERTZ - Frequency (cycles per second)
AC • ALTERNATING CURRENT - Type of current

Front Handle
Trigger
Scabbard
Guide Bar Tip
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Bar Cover
Chain Oil Cap
Bar nob / Chain-Tensioning Ring
Rear Handle
Front Hand Guard
Chain Catcher
Spiked Bumper /
Bucking Spike
Trigger Lockout
Power Cord
Rear Hand Guard
Chain Oil Level Window
Motor Assembly
Handle Assembly
Motor Assembly
Handle Assembly
Latch Button
Latch Button
Branch Hook
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NOW YOUR UNIT
APPLICATIONS
As a chain saw:
• Felling and limbing trees
• Cutting logs (bucking)
• Pruning trees
NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED

Clamping Lever
Upper Pole Shaft
Lower Pole Shaft
Motor Assembly
Handle Assembly
Pole Assembly
Latch Button
Latch Button
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APPLICATIONS
As a pole saw:
• Pruning trees
NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED

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• CHAIN SAW - A tool designed to cut wood with a saw chain. A chain saw is an integrated unit comprised of a motor, saw chain, guide
bar, and handles that are designed to be held by two hands during operation.
• CHAIN SAW POWERHEAD - A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
• MOTOR ASSEMBLY - An assembly containing the motor, guide bar, saw chain and other components. This assembly makes up half of
the fully-assembled chain saw.
• HANDLE ASSEMBLY - An assembly containing the handles, trigger, power cord and other components. This assembly makes up half of
the fully-assembled chain saw.
• DRIVE SPROCKET - A toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.
• FRONT HANDLE - A support handle located toward the front of the chain saw.
• REAR HANDLE - A support handle located toward the rear of the chain saw.
• FRONT HAND GUARD - A structural barrier between the front handle and the guide bar. The front hand guard helps protect the
operator’s left hand if it slips off the front handle while the unit is running.
• REAR HAND GUARD - A structural barrier below the rear handle. The rear hand guard helps protect the operator’s right hand if the saw
chain breaks or disengages from the guide bar during operation.
• GUIDE BAR - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain.
• GUIDE BAR TIP - The tip or end of the guide bar.
• REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR - A guide bar that has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
• SAW CHAIN - A loop of chain with teeth designed to cut wood, which is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar. The saw
chain is composed of drive links, cutters and side links, held together by rivets.
• LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN - A saw chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when
tested on a representative sample of chain saws. Low-kickback saw chain significantly reduces the chance of kickback and the intensity
of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
• REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN - A saw chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when
tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI/OPEI performance standards when used with other chain saws.
• SPIKED BUMPER - The pointed tooth (or teeth), at the front of the chain saw, used during felling and bucking to help pivot the saw and
maintain a stable position while cutting.
• CHAIN CATCHER - A device designed to intercept a whipping chain. The chain catcher reduces the chance of injury if the saw chain
breaks or disengages from the guide bar during operation.
• OILER CONTROL - A system for oiling the saw chain and guide bar.
• SWITCH - A device that, when operated, will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor.
• SWITCH LINKAGE - A mechanism that transfers motion from the trigger to the switch.
• TRIGGER - A device that, when operated in conjunction with the switch lockout (throttle lockout), turns the motor on. Releasing the
trigger immediately turns the motor off. The saw chain will then coast to a stop.
• SWITCH LOCKOUT (THROTTLE LOCKOUT) - A device that prevents the unit from starting accidentally. The trigger cannot be squeezed
unless the switch lockout (throttle lockout) is manually engaged.
• LATCH BUTTON - A device used to connect and disconnect various components, including the motor assembly, handle assembly and
pole assembly.
• POLE ASSEMBLY - An assembly containing the upper pole shaft, lower pole shaft, clamping lever and other components. This assembly
is used to assemble the unit as a pole saw.
• UPPER POLE SHAFT - A moveable rigid tube. Moving the upper pole shaft adjusts the overall length of the pole. The motor assembly
attaches to the upper pole shaft when the unit is assembled as a pole saw.
• LOWER POLE SHAFT - A rigid tube that houses and retains the upper pole shaft. The handle assembly attaches to the lower pole shaft
when the unit is assembled as a pole saw.
• CLAMPING LEVER - A device that allows the inner pole to move freely when unlocked and holds the inner pole in place when locked.
• KICKBACK - A sudden backward and/or upward motion of the guide bar and saw chain. Kickback can occur if the upper portion of the
guide bar tip touches an object while the saw chain is spinning (rotational kickback). Kickback can also occur if the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain inside the cut (linear kickback).
• ROTATIONAL KICKBACK - A sudden backward and upward motion of the guide bar and saw chain. Rotational kickback can occur if the
upper portion of the guide bar tip touches an object while the saw chain is spinning. The guide bar and saw chain are then kicked up and
back toward the operator in a lightning-fast reverse reaction.
• LINEAR KICKBACK (PINCH KICKBACK) - A sudden backward motion of the guide bar and saw chain. Linear (pinch) kickback can occur
if the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain inside a cut. The saw is then sent straight back toward the operator.
• NORMAL CUTTING POSITION - The positions assumed while making bucking and felling cuts.
• FELLING - The process of cutting down a tree.
• NOTCHED UNDERCUT - The first cutting procedure in the tree felling process. A notch is cut on one side of the tree to direct its fall.
• FELLING BACK CUT - The final cut in the tree felling process. The felling back cut is made on the opposite side of the tree from the
notched undercut.
• BUCKING - The process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.
• LIMBING - The process of removing branches from a fallen tree.
• PRUNING - The process of cutting limbs from a living tree.
ESSENTIAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS*
* All specifications 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.
Motor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric, Corded
Motor Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 VAC
Motor Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Amps
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar and Chain Oil
Chain Oil Reservoir Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 fl. oz. (120 mL)
Approximate Unit Weight (assembled as a chain saw - without chain oil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 - 8.5 lbs. (3.4 - 3.9 kg)
Approximate Unit Weight (assembled as a pole saw - without chain oil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 - 12.75 lbs. (5.3 - 5.8 kg)
Guide Bar Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Saw Chain Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
Saw Chain Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.050 in. (1.3 mm)
Approximate Length (assembled as a pole saw - fully extended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 11.5 in. (3 m)
Approximate Length (assembled as a pole saw - fully collapsed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Please contact the Customer Support Department to order replacement parts.
Part #
713-05069 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
795-00318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description
Saw Chain (10 in. / 25.4 cm)
Guide Bar (10 in. / 25.4 cm)

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT AS A POLE SAW
1. Set the chain saw and pole on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect the motor assembly from the handle assembly
(Fig. 1): Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the
handle assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons,
slide the motor assembly out of the handle assembly.
3. Connect the motor assembly to the pole assembly (Fig. 2):
Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the pole
assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons, slide the
motor assembly onto the pole assembly. Release the latch
buttons and gently pull the assemblies to make sure they are
completely connected.
4. Connect the handle assembly to the pole assembly (Fig. 3):
Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the handle
assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons, slide the
handle assembly onto the pole assembly. Release the latch
buttons and gently pull the assemblies to make sure they are
completely connected.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never assemble,
disassemble or adjust the unit while it is running. Always
disconnect the unit from the power source to prevent the
unit from starting accidentally. Always allow the unit to cool
before assembling, disassembling or adjusting the unit.
This unit can be used as a chain saw or as a pole saw.
• Assemble the unit as a pole saw for most pruning operations.
• Assemble the unit as a chain saw for felling, limbing and bucking
operations.
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT AS A CHAIN SAW
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect the handle assembly from the pole assembly
(Fig. 3): Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the
handle assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons,
slide the handle assembly off of the pole assembly.
3. Disconnect the motor assembly from the pole assembly (Fig. 2):
Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the pole
assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons, slide the
motor assembly off of the pole assembly.
4. Connect the motor assembly to the handle assembly (Fig. 1):
Press and hold the latch buttons on both sides of the handle
assembly. While continuing to press the latch buttons, slide the
motor assembly into the handle assembly. Release the latch
buttons and gently pull the assemblies to make sure they are
completely connected.
Fig. 1
Latch Button
Handle
Assembly
Fig. 2
Latch Button
Pole
Assembly
Motor
Assembly
Motor
Assembly
Fig. 3
Handle
Assembly
Pole
Assembly
WARNING: To prevent serious injury or damage to the
unit, always make sure the connections are clean and free
from debris when assembling or disassembling the unit.
Latch Button

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ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL: INITIAL USE
This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil reservoir empty.
Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil before starting or
using the unit. Refer to A ing Bar an Chain Oil instructions in the
Maintenance section.
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION: INITIAL USE
The saw chain must be properly tensioned before attempting to
start or operate the unit. The saw chain may also require additional
tensioning as the saw chain heats up during operation. Refer to
A justing the Chain Tension instructions in the Maintenance section.
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE POWER
SOURCE
Connecting the Unit to the Power Source
1. Plug the power cord into the extension cord (Fig. 5).
2. Make a narrow loop in the extension cord.
3. Push the looped cord through the cord hole (Fig. 5).
4. Position the loop onto the cord hook (Fig. 5). Gently pull the
loop to secure the cord in place.
5. Plug the extension cord into an appropriate power outlet.
Disconnecting the Unit from the Power Source
1. Unplug the extension cord from the power outlet.
2. Unplug the power cord from the extension cord (Fig. 5).
3. Remove the looped cord from the cord hook and cord hole (Fig. 5).
WARNING: Make sure the trigger is released before
connecting or disconnecting the power source. Refer to
the Starting an Stopping section.
ADJUSTING THE POLE LENGTH
To help maintain proper balance, only extend the pole to the
minimum length required to reach the limb being cut.
1. Flip the clamping lever up (Fig. 4).
2. Slide the upper pole shaft to the desired length (Fig. 4).
3. Flip the clamping lever down to lock the upper pole shaft in
place (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Clamping Lever
Upper Pole Shaft
Fig. 5
Power Cord
Extension Cord
Cord Hook
Cord Hole

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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING: Never operate the unit without the guide bar
and saw chain properly installed. Make sure the guide bar
cover is securely assembled. Make sure the saw chain is
properly tensioned. Refer to A justing the Chain Tension
instructions in the Maintenance section.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To help prevent the motor from starting accidentally, this unit
has a trigger lockout. The trigger lockout and trigger must both
be engaged to start the unit.
1. Press and hold the trigger lockout (Fig. 6).
2. Continue to hold the trigger lockout. Squeeze and hold the
trigger to start the unit (Fig. 6).
3. Release the trigger lockout, but continue to squeeze the trigger.
WARNING: The saw chain will spin after the unit starts.
Keep hands and feet clear of the saw chain and do not
allow the saw chain to contact any object(s).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the trigger and wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lockout will reset to
the locked position.
Fig. 6
Trigger
Trigger Lockout
BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT
1. Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil. Refer to A ing
Bar an Chain Oil in the Maintenance section.
2. Connect the power cord to an appropriate extension cord.
Connect the extension cord to an appropriate power outlet.
Refer to Connecting an Disconnecting the Power Source.

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OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye, hearing, hand,
foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit. Wear head protection. Use a full face
shield when needed. Refer to the Safety section for
appropriate safety equipment information.
WARNING: Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full
before operation. Check the oil level constantly so that it
does not drop below half full. The saw chain must be
continuously coated with oil to function properly.
WARNING: Always check the chain tension and adjust as
necessary before beginning operation. Refer to A justing the
Chain Tension in the Maintenance section.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Follow all safety instructions. Refer to the Safety section.
• Only cut wood and materials made of wood. Do not attempt to
cut sheet metal, plastics, masonry or any other non-wood
materials.
• Practice cutting a few small logs before beginning a major
cutting operation. First-time users should practice cutting logs
on a sawhorse or cradle before undertaking other operations.
• Do not attempt to cut trees or logs with diameters larger than 6
in. (15.2 cm).
PREPARING THE WOR AREA
• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them
outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they
are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit
immediately. When felling, the safe distance is at least twice the
height of the tallest tree in the work area. When bucking, keep
workers at least 15 feet (4.6 m) apart.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not
start cutting until the work area is clear and free from
obstructions. Make sure there is secure footing and a planned
retreat path from falling trees or branches.
• Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines. Keep at least 50
feet (15 m) away from all power lines.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
WARNING: Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
WARNING: Do not use a pole saw to fell a tree. Do not
use a pole saw to limb or buck a fallen tree. Use a chain
saw for these applications.

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CUTTING PROCEDURE BASICS
1. Start the unit. Refer to Starting Instructions in the Starting an
Stopping section.
2. Make sure that oil is flowing onto the guide bar and saw chain. A
small spray should be visible. When using the unit for the first
time, allow 30-60 seconds for the oil to begin flowing.
3. Press the unit against the wood and maintain a firm, steady
pressure through most of the cut. Do not put pressure on the
unit at the end of the cut.
4. Keep the unit running through the entire cut.
5. Do not try to force the saw through the wood. Allow the saw
chain to do the cutting. Exert only light pressure. Forcing the cut
could result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
6. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Allow the
saw chain to come to a complete stop. The saw chain, guide bar
and motor may experience unnecessary wear if the unit is run
without a cutting load.
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Correct Stance
Incorrect Grip Thumb
Above the
Handle
Chain Line
HOLDING THE UNIT
• Always grip the unit firmly with both hands when the unit is
running.
• Firmly encircle the handles and/or pole with the thumbs and
fingers (Fig. 7). This will help reduce the chance of losing control
of the unit if kickback occurs. Any grip with thumbs and fingers
on the same side of the handles and/or pole is dangerous (Fig. 8).
• Stand in a stable position with feet apart and firmly planted.
As a Chain Saw
• Hold the front handle with the left hand. Keep the left arm
straight to help withstand potential kickback.
• Hold the rear handle with the right hand. Keep the right arm
slightly bent.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
As a Pole Saw
• Hold the pole with the left hand. Keep the left arm straight.
Always hold the pole in the grip area (Fig. 9).
• Hold the rear handle with the right hand. Keep the right arm
slightly bent.
• Hold the unit at waist level (Fig. 9).
• Do not extend arms above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
WARNING: Always use the hand placements specified
below whether the operator is left-handed or right-handed.
This will help keep the operator slightly to the left of the
unit and out of the direct line of the saw chain if kickback
occurs (Fig. 10 and Fig. 11). Always keep all body parts to
the left of the chain line.
Fig. 7
Correct Grip
Thumbs Below the Handles
Fig. 9
Grip Area
Waist Level

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FELLING: SAFETY
Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Follow these safety
precautions to reduce the risk of serious injury, property damage
and damage to electrical lines:
• Do not fell trees with an extreme lean. Do not fell trees with
rotten limbs, loose bark or hollow trunks. Have these trees
pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment.
• Do not cut trees near buildings or electrical lines. Leave these
operations for professionals. If a felled tree does contact an
electrical line, notify the utility company immediately.
• Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall
and cause serious injury.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, wire and other
obstructions from the portion of the tree that will be cut.
• When bucking and felling operations are performed by two or
more persons in the same general area, they should be
separated from each other by a distance of at least twice the
height of the tree to be felled.
• Consider the force and direction of the wind. Consider the lean
and balance of the tree. Consider the location of large branches.
All of these factors influence the direction that the tree will fall. Do
not try to fell a tree in a direction other than its natural fall line.
• Do not fell trees during periods of precipitation or high winds.
• Determine a safe and expedient escape route. Clear the area
around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions
blocking the escape route. Establish a 90º corridor of escape,
approximately 135º from the line of fall (Fig. 12).
• Stay uphill from the tree; it will most likely roll or slide after it falls.
FELLING: PROCEDURE
Small trees, up to 6 - 7 inches (15 - 18 cm) in diameter, are usually
felled in a single cut. Larger trees require a sequence of two cutting
operations: a notched undercut followed by a felling back cut. It
may also be necessary to remove buttress roots.
Step 1: Removing Buttress Roots
Buttress roots are large roots that extend above the ground and
help support the tree. If the tree has large buttress roots that might
impede the felling process, follow these steps to remove them:
1. Make a horizonal cut into the buttress root (Fig. 13). To prevent
the guide bar from being pinched by the weight of the wood,
always make this cut first.
2. Make a vertical cut into the buttress root (Fig. 13).
3. Remove the loose section from the work area.
Step 2: Making the Notched Undercut
This cut determines which direction the tree will fall. Always make
this cut on the side of the tree facing the direction where the tree
should fall. Make the cut at 90º to the line of fall.
1. Make a horizontal cut into the trunk of the tree (Fig. 14). The cut
should be about 1/3 the diameter of the tree and close to the
ground. To prevent the guide bar from being pinched by the
weight of the wood, always make this cut first.
2. Make a 45º cut into the trunk of the tree, above the first cut (Fig.
14). Continue cutting until the two cuts meet.
3. Remove the loose section from the work area.
WARNING: Never walk in front of a tree with a notched
undercut.
90°
Fig. 12
Planned
Line of Fall
135º From Planned
Line of Fall
Path of Safe
Retreat
Fig. 13
First Cut
Second Cut
Fig. 14
Notched
Undercut
First Cut
Second Cut
1/3 Diameter
135º From Planned
Line of Fall
Direction of Fall
Buttress Root
Fig. 11
Incorrect Stance
Chain Line
45º

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Step 3: Making the Felling Back Cut
This cut fells the tree.
1. Make a horizontal cut into the opposite side of the tree from the
notched undercut (Fig. 15). Make the cut approximately 2 inches
(5 cm) above the bottom of the notched undercut (Fig. 15).
2. As the cut gets close to the notched undercut, only a thin band
of wood will support the tree. This band of wood is referred to as
the hinge (Fig. 15). The hinge helps control the fall of the tree.
Leave approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of hinge in place. Do not
cut through the hinge. Cutting through the hinge could cause the
tree to fall in any direction.
3. Periodically glance up during the felling back cut to see if the
tree is going to fall in the correct direction. If there is a chance
that the tree might not fall in the desired direction, or if the tree
might rock back and bind the chain saw, remove the guide bar
from the cut, stop the unit and use wedges to open the cut and
direct the fall (Fig. 16). Only use soft plastic or wooden wedges.
Drive the wedges into the cut slowly. Once the wedges are in
place and the cut is held open, either carefully reinsert the guide
bar and continue the cut or slowly drive the wedges in further to
push the tree over.
4. As the hinge gets smaller, the tree should begin to fall. When the
tree begins to fall, remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the
motor and set the unit down immediately. Promptly exit the area
along the retreat path, but keep watching the tree as it falls.
WARNING: Always recheck the area for bystanders,
animals and obstacles before making the felling back cut.
DANGER: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction
and binds the chain saw, leave the unit and evacuate the
area immediately! Do not try to save the chain saw!
LIMBING
Limbing is the process of removing branches from a fallen tree.
1. Leave the larger support limbs under the tree for last (Fig. 18).
These will keep the tree off the ground during the limbing process.
2. Cut one limb at a time. Stand on the opposite side of the tree
from the limb (Fig. 18). Keep the trunk between the operator and
the chain saw. To avoid binding the chain saw, branches under
tension should be cut from the bottom up.
3. Remove the cut limbs from the work area.
WARNING: Stay clear of spring poles when operating the
unit. Spring poles are branches, logs, roots or saplings that
are bent under tension by other wood (Fig. 17). When the
tension is released, spring poles can strike the operator,
causing serious injury and potentially knocking the chain
saw into the operator’s body. Use extreme caution when
cutting spring poles or when releasing the cause of tension.
Fig. 15
Felling
Back Cut
2 inches
(5 cm)
Fig. 16
Wedge
2 inches
(5 cm)
Hinge
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
Spring Pole
Support Limb

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BUC ING: PROCEDURE
Cutting Logs Under Stress
When logs are supported on one or both ends, the wood tends to
bend during the cutting process. This can cause the chain saw to
become pinched between the two sides. Pay extra attention.
1. Make the first cut approximately 1/3 the diameter of the log. Do
not cut deeper than 1/3.
• If the log is supported on one end (Fig. 19), make the first cut
from below (underbucking). Refer to Un erbucking.
• If the log is supported on two ends (Fig. 20), make the first cut
from above (overbucking). Refer to Overbucking.
2. Make the second cut from the opposite side until the two cuts meet.
If the diameter of the wood is large enough, insert soft plastic or
wooden wedges to hold the cut open and prevent pinching (Fig. 23).
Take care not to touch the wedges with the saw chain.
Cutting Fully-Supported Logs
When logs are supported along the entire length, extra care should
be taken to make sure the saw chain does not contact the ground
or other support structure (Fig. 21).
1. Cut through the log as much as possible, without cutting into
the ground or support structure. Cut from above (overbucking).
Refer to Overbucking.
2. Roll the log over and finish cutting through the log from above
(overbucking).
BUC ING: SAFETY
Bucking is the process of cutting a fallen tree into logs of desired
lengths. Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of
serious injury:
• Clear the area of objects or obstructions that could contact the
guide bar and result in kickback.
• When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the
fallen tree.
• If possible, the end of the tree to be cut should be raised off of
the ground. A saw horse is ideal for this purpose. If a saw horse
is not available, use other logs or any remaining limb stumps.
Make sure the tree if firmly supported.
• Do not let the saw chain contact the ground or saw horse.
• Cut one log at a time. Release the trigger and allow the saw chain
to come to a complete stop before moving on to the next log.
• Keep feet and all other body parts clear of falling logs.
DANGER: Use extreme caution when cutting a fallen
tree that is still attached to the root structure. When the
trunk is separated from the roots, the stump has a high
potential for rocking back into the hole created by the
roots. This can result in serious injury or death. Never
stand in the hole left by the roots. Never allow others to
stand near the root structure.
Fig. 19
Log Supported
on One End
First Cut (1/3 Diameter)
Fig. 20
Second Cut Load
Fig. 21
Overbucking
Fig. 22
Underbucking
Log Supported
Two Ends First Cut (1/3 Diameter)
Second Cut
Load