Assembly - Remington DPS-1 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly
is not needed on these models.
See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
1. Lay chain out flat.
2. Loosen and remove guide bar nut, sprocket
3. Install guide bar onto saw body. Place center slot
4. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along
Figure 1 - Installing Guide Bar
Figure 2 - Chain Position
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IMPORTANT: Read and understand this
manual before assembling or operat-
ing this Pole Saw. Improper use of Pole
Saw can cause severe injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp Pole Saw in
vise during assembly.
cover, and washer (see Figure 1).
of guide bar onto guide bar bolt.
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 and indicator on side cover
of Pole Saw).
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer
Towards Guide Bar Nose
Cutting Edge
Saw Chain
CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw
backwards. If chain is backwards, saw
will vibrate badly and will not cut.
5. Place Belleville washer, sprocket cover, and
guide bar nut onto Pole Saw. IMPORTANT:
Make sure serrated edge of the Belleville washer
is positioned as shown in Figure 3. The serrated
edge must be in contact with the guide bar.
IMPORTANT:
only.
6. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
Serrated Edge Against
Guide Bar
Figure 3 - Belleville Washer Assembly
Guide Bar
Nut
Bushing
Sprocket Cover
8
Tighten guide bar nut fi nger tight
Guide Bar
Belleville Washer