Remington Power Tools BS188A Manuel D’Utilisation

You may have further questions about as-

sembling,  operating,  or  maintaining  this 

product. If so, you can visit our Technical 

Service web site at www.desatech.com  or 

contact  our  Technical Service Department 

at 1-800-626-2237 (English Only). You may 

also write to:
DESA Power Tools

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY  42102-9004

ATTN: Technical Service
When contacting DESA Power Tools, have 

ready:

•  Your Name
•  Your Address
•  Your Phone Number
•  Model Number of Product
•  Date of Purchase (Include copy of re-

ceipt for written requests).

note: Only use original replacement parts. 

This will protect your warranty coverage for 

parts replaced under warranty.

If product requires warranty service, return 

it  to  nearest  Authorized  Service  Center. 

You must show proof of purchase. If faulty 

materials or workmanship caused damage, 

we will repair or replace product without 

charge. 

note: Normal wear, misuse, abuse, 

neglect, or accidental damage is not covered 

under warranty.

If product requires service, return it to nearest 

Authorized Service Center. Repairs will be 

billed to you at regular repair list prices.
For additional Service Center or warranty 

information,  call  1-800-626-2237  or  visit 

our  Technical  Service  web  site  at  www.

desatech.com.

For original replacement parts and acces-

sories,  contact  your  nearest  Authorized 

Dealer or Authorized Service Center for this 

product. If they can not supply the part or 

accessory, contact your nearest Parts Central 

listed on page 45 . Each Authorized Dealer, 

Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central 

is independently owned and operated.  You 

may also order parts from the "Online Outlet" 

at www.desatech.com.
See pages 43 through 44 for an Illustrated 

Parts List.
If you need additional referral information, 

contact our Technical Service Department 

(see Technical Service).

If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow 

steps below.
1.  Remove battery from chain saw.
2.  Charge battery completely. 

note: It 

could take up to 9 hours to complete-

ly charge the battery.

3.  When battery is completely charged, 

remove from charger and put protec-

tive cap on battery terminals.

 

Important: To prolong battery life, 

avoid leaving battery on charger for 

extended periods of time (over 30 

days without use).

4.  Remove and clean guide bar and 

chain. Clean guide bar and chain by 

soaking in petroleum based solvent 

or mild soap and water mixture.

5.  Dry guide bar and chain.
6.  Place chain in container filled with 

oil. This will prevent rust.

7.  Wipe a thin coating of oil over sur-

face of guide bar.

8.  Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this 

with soft cloth dampened with a mild 

soap and water mixture.

9.  Store chain saw and battery

•  in a high or locked place, out of chil-

dren’s reach

•  in a dry place

•  in a carrying case or with scabbard over 

guide bar

This product uses nickel-cadnium bateries.  

Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit 

disposal of nickel-cadnium batteries in the 

ordinary trash.
To help protect the environment and con-

serve natural  resources, please dispose of 

batteries properly.  You may contact your 

local  recycling  center  for  information  on 

where to drop off the batteries.

We  reserve  the  right  to  amend  these 

specifications  at  any  time  without  notice.  

The only warranty applicable is our standard 

written  warranty.    We  make  no  other 

warranty, expressed or implied.