Cleaning And Maintenance - Remington Branch Wizard RM0612P Owner's Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Below are instructions for ser-
vicing your Pole Saw. Any servicing not
mentioned below should be done by an
authorized service center.
WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electri-
cal shock or body contact with moving
chain.
4Bk WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
WARNING: When cleaning Pole
Saw body,
• do not submerge Pole Saw in any liq-
uids
• do not use products that contain am-
monia, chlorine, or abrasives
• do not use chlorinated cleaning sol-
vents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene,
or gasoline
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove guide bar flom Pole Saw.
2. Remove sawdust l)om guide bar groove periodi-
cally. Use putty knile or wire (see Figure 13).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs flom sides of guide bar. Use flat
file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
• bar is bent or crocked
• inside groove of bar is badly worn
Note: When replacing guide bar, see Rel)laceme_Tt
Partx at_d Accexxoriex for proper bar.
Burr
_'- Guide Bar
Cleaning Groove With Putty Knife
/
Oil Slot
Keep Pole Saw body clean. Use a soft cloth damp-
ened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe Pole
Saw body to clean.
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 12). This
causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not
cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before shal])ening chain. A worn
or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged
guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting
harder. _
Guide Bar G ..... _\
Guide Bar
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Figure 13 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Normal Guide Guide Bar With Uneven Wear
Bar
Figure 12 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing
Uneven Bar Wear
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