Remington EL-3 User manual

Model EL-3
®
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this
chain saw. Improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.

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SAFETY
WARNINGS
Donotassembleorhandleguide
barorsawchainwhileconnected
to a power source.
1. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not let the chain saw get wet. Don’t
use the chain saw in the rain or in damp
or wet locations. Keep the work area
well lit.
3. Keep bystanders and animals out of the
work area.
4. Store the chain saw in a safe place, out
of the reach of children.
5. Don’t force the chain saw. Only make
cuts within the capacity of your chain
saw.
6. Wear proper apparel: safety footwear,
snug fitting clothing, safety glasses,
head and hearing protection. Rubber
gloves and footwear are recommended
when working outdoors.
7. Never carry the chain saw by its cord.
Never yank the cord to disconnect the
plug. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
8. Secure your work by use of clamps or
chocks, freeing both hands to hold the
chain saw.
9. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
10. Always disconnect the cord when the
chain saw is not in use, when moving
fromonelocationtoanotherandbefore
servicing.
11. Keep the chain saw clean. Never
operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted or not completely
assembled. Keep the saw handles dry,
clean and free of oil.
12. Keep the saw chain properly tensioned
and the saw chain cutters properly
sharpened. Follow the lubricating
instructions.
13. Avoid having loose or missing parts.
Keep all the fasteners tight.
14. Remove all tools before touching the
switch trigger.
15. Neverplace your finger near the switch
trigger until you are ready to make a
cut.
16. Keep all parts of your body away from
themovingsawchain.Always carrythe
chain saw with the motor stopped and
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.
17. Never operate the chain saw when you
are fatigued.
18. Guard against kickback by following
the explanation in this manual.
19. Use extreme caution when cutting
small branches. Watch for limbs under
tension.
20. Use only extension cords suitable for
outdoor use and appropriately marked.
21. Whenreplacingpartsuseonlyidentical
replacement parts.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any
other attachments or accesso-
ries except those noted in this
manual.
IMPORTANT:Savetheseinstruc-
tions for future use.

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CHAIN SAW NAMES
AND TERMS
Boring The process involved in cutting
with the saw chain at the nose (tip) of the
guidebar,inordertomakeahole.Thisisnot
recommended because of hazard of kick-
back.
Bucking The process of cross cutting a
felled tree or log into lengths.
Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw
without the saw chain and guide bar.
Clutch A mechanism for connecting and
disconnectingadrivenmember to andfrom
a rotating source of power.
DriveSprocketorSprocket The toothed
part that drives the saw chain.
Felling Theprocessofcuttingdownatree.
Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree
felling operation made on the opposite side
of the tree from the notching undercut.
Front Handle The support handle located
at or toward the front of the chain saw.
Front Handle Guard A structural barrier
betweenthefronthandleofachainsawand
the guide bar, typically located close to the
hand position on the front handle.
Guide Bar A solid railed structure that
supports and guides the saw chain.
Kickback The backward and/or upward
motion of the guide bar occurring when the
sawchainnearthenoseofthetopareaofthe
guide bar contacts any object such as an-
otherlogorbranch,orwhenthewoodcloses
in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Kickback, Pinch The rapid pushback of
the saw which can occur when the wood
closes in and pinches the moving saw chain
in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
Kickback, Rotational The rapid upward
and backward motion of the saw which can
occur when the moving saw chain near the
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
Normal Cutting Position Those posi-
tions assumed in performing the bucking
and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut A notch cut in a tree
that directs the tree’s fall.
OilerControl Asystemforoilingtheguide
bar and saw chain.
RearHandle Thesupporthandlelocatedat
or toward the rear of the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide
bar which has been demonstrated to reduce
kickback significantly.
Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting
teeth,thatcutthewood,andthatisdrivenby
themotorandissupported by the guidebar.
SpikedBumper(Spike) Thepointedtooth
or teeth for use when felling or bucking to
pivot the saw and maintain position while
sawing.
Switch A device that when operated will
complete or interrupt an electrical power
circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
SwitchLinkage Themechanismthattrans-
mits motion from a trigger to the switch.
Switch Lockout A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional operation of the
switch until manually actuated.

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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING GUIDE BAR,
SAW CHAIN AND HAND
GUARD
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp in a
vise or abuse during assembly.
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the saw chain.
1. Removetwo(2)guidebarnuts (D), two
(2) guide bar bolts (E) and one (1)
Phillips screw (N) from the plastic bag.
2. Lay the saw chain (C) out flat.
3. Install hand guard (K) by press fitting
the two bosses (L) into the hex shaped
holes in the saw body. Install the
Phillips screw (N) into the hand guard
and saw handle and tighten securely.
4. Turn adjusting screw (A)
counterclockwisetomovetheadjusting
block (B) as far as it will go to the rear
of the mount (See Figure 1).
5. Slide the guide bar (G) on to the
adjusting plate (H) aligning adjusting
block(B)withthesquare adjusting hole
(I) in the guide bar.
6. Rotate the sprocket support (F) back
over the guide bar so the holes line up.
7. Insert ONLY the front guide bar bolt
(E) through the body of the saw and
through sprocket support (F). Tighten
the nut (D) only finger tight. This will
allow clearance for the installation of
the saw chain.
8. Slide the saw chain between the side
cover and the sprocket (J), in the top
groove of the guide bar (G) and around
the guide bar nose.
9. Insert remaining guide bar bolt (E) and
install nut (D) finger tight.
10. Adjust the saw chain tension by
following the tension adjustment
instructions.
CAUTION: If saw chain is as-
sembledbackwards,thesawwill
vibrate excessively and will not
cut.
B
H
A
Figure1-Part LocationsFor Assembling
Guide Bar
D
N
K
E
L
G
C
J
F
I
Figure 2 - Assembling Guide Bar, Chain,
and Hand Guard
SAW CHAIN
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: The saw chain ten-
sion must be properly main-
tained.Failuretodosowillcause
rapid saw chain, guide bar and
sprocketwear. A loosechainwill
increase the possibility of kick-
back and may jump out of the
guidebargroove.Thismaycause
damagetothechainandinjuryto
the operator. Tighten guide bar
nuts securely.
1. Before adjusting the saw chain, make
sure the guide bar nuts (D) are only
finger tight (See Figure 1 and 2).
2. Turn adjusting screw (A) clockwise
until all slack is out of the saw chain.
3. Wearprotectivegloves andpullthesaw
chain (C) around the guide bar. It
should move freely.
4. If necessary, readjust chain using
adjusting screw (A). There should be
nogapbetweentheside links of the saw
chain and the bottom of the guide bar
(See Figure 3).
5. Tighten guide bar nuts (D) using a
wrench. Nuts not tightened securely
will allow guide bar movement
resulting in loose chain and increasing
the possibility of kickback and damage
to mating parts.
6. A new chain will stretch and should be
checked after the first few minutes of
operation. Disconnect saw from power
source. Adjust the chain tension after
it has had a few minutes to cool down.
Use protective gloves to protect hands
from chain teeth.
Figure 3 - Saw Chain Adjustment
Standard Chain
Cutting Edges Forward
Guide Bar
Guide Bar
Incorrect Saw
Chain Tension
Gap
Guide Bar
Correct Saw Chain
Tension

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DIRECTION
CONTACT HERE
90 DEGREE
QUADRANT
Kickback Safety Devices On
Your Saw
Your saw is equipped with a low-kickback
sawchainandareducedkickbackguidebar.
Both devices reduce the possibility of rota-
tional kickback which can occur when the
tip of the bar contacts a solid object. DO
NOT assume that kickback will not happen
because of these devices. Contact of the
guide bar tip with any object should be
avoided.
A properly installed Front Hand Guard can
help reduce injuries from kickback. Install
by following the assembly instructions in
this manual. DO NOT remove or replace it
with a substitute.
Causes of Kickback
Kickback occurs when a chain cutter going
around the upper quadrant of the guide bar
nose is suddenly stopped (See Figure 5).
This can happen when the cutter contacts a
solid object or is pinched. The result is a
sudden reverse action which kicks the saw
tip up and/or back toward the operator.
Kickback may also occur when a chain
cutterispinchedalongthe length of thebar.
The result is a sudden linear reverse action
which kicks the saw straight back at the
operator.
Figure 5 - Causes of Kickback
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING OIL RESERVOIR
1. Remove the oil fill knob.
2. Fill the oil reservoir with SAE #30
motor oil.
3. Replace and tighten fill knob
IMMEDIATELY. This will avoid
continuous oil feed.
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Note: When cutting in temperatures below
30°F, use SAE #10 oil. In temperatures
above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.
EXTENSION CORDS
The proper extension cord must be used
withthechainsaw.UseaHO7RNextension
cord no less than 1.5 square millimeters at
distancesupto30meters.Itisrecommended
thatagroundfaultcircuit interrupterbepart
of the power supply system.
Use an extension cord heavy enough to
carry the current your saw will draw. An
undersizedcordwillcause a voltagedropat
the saw, loss of power and overheating.
WARNING: Read and under-
stand all instructions before op-
erating the saw.
SAW CONTROLS
Front Handle The support located toward
the front of the chain saw which extends
from the left side of the chain saw. The
proper grip of this handle in the normal
cutting position gives you the greatest abil-
ity to control the chain saw in the cut (See
Figure 4).
Rear Handle The support located toward
the rear of the saw, houses the control trig-
ger. A firm grip of this handle while cutting
is necessary to control the chain saw in the
cut.
Trigger Switch The control which starts
and stops the motor. The motor only oper-
ates at full speed.
SwitchLockout Themoveablebuttonthat
preventsunintentionaloperationofthe trig-
ger.Thetriggercannotbedepressed to start
the saw again until the lockout is pushed in.
Whenthetriggerisreleasedthelockoutwill
automatically lock the trigger in the power
off position.
Guard The restraint in front of the handle
which prevents accidental contact of the
hand with the chain.
Oil Fill Knob By pushing the oil fill knob,
using only moderate pressure, oil will feed
on the guide bar and saw chain. To keep the
sawchainoiled,pushtheoilfillknobatleast
once before each cut. Frequently check the
oil sight level hole located on the front left
side of the chain saw.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Guard against
kickback. Study this section be-
fore operating saw.
Kickbackisthesuddenupwardand/orback-
ward movement of the chain saw while
cutting. If the chain saw moves toward the
operator in an uncontrolled manner, serious
or fatal injuries may result. Understanding
why kickback occurs can help you reduce
thechanceofkickbackandmaintaincontrol.
Figure 4 - Left and Right Sides
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
Front Handle
Sprocket
Support
Sprocket
Guard
Power
Cord Sprocket
Guide Bar
Guard
Switch
Trigger
Manual Oil
Control
Switch
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Saw
Chain

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Continued
Examples of Kickback
With the saw in operation, kickback occurs
when:
•The chain at the guide bar nose
touches any solid object.
•Incorrectly starting a boring cut.
•Acutter on guide bar nose strikes the
bottomofthesawcutwhiletheguide
bar is being reinserted in the cut (See
Figure 6).
•The chain is pinched in the cut.
Figure 6 - Examples of Kickback
To Help Reduce the Chance of
Kickback
1. Hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands with thumbs and fingers
encircling the handles.
2. Always be attentive to what you are
doing, be alert for shifting of the log or
otherconditionswhichwillcauseapinch.
3. Always know where the nose of the
guide bar is. DO NOT let the guide bar
nose contact any object (See Figure 6).
4. Never use a dull or loose chain.Always
use a correctly sharpened, properly
tensioned chain.
5. Use your saw within its capacity. DO
NOT bury the nose (See Figure 6).
6. MAINTAIN SAFETY SYSTEM.
Normal Wear On Saw and its
Effects On Kickback Safety
Follow the maintenance instructions in this
manualoncleaningthesaw,properstorage,
chain and guide bar maintenance. Regular
inspection and a good maintenance pro-
gram will increase the service life of your
saw. Even with proper sharpening, kick-
backpotential canincrease witheach filing.
CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN
SAW
Cutting with your electric chain saw can be
made easier and safer if you will follow
these simplified instructions. Before trying
to cut with the chain saw be sure to:
1. Read all the safety precautions on the
front cover.
2. Support the log to be cut off the ground
so the saw chain does not touch the
ground as it cuts through the wood.
3. Keep the nose of the guide bar from
contacting a log, branch, the ground or
any other obstruction.
4. DO NOT overreach.
5. Stand with your weight evenly
distributed on both feet and slightly to
the left side of the saw. This keeps your
body from being in a direct line with
the cutting chain (see figure 7).
Figure 7 - The Correct Stance
Figure 8 - Do Not Operate With One Hand
Figure 9 - Operate With Both Hands
6. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ONE
HAND (See Figure 8). Use a firm grip
withthumbsandfingersencircling both
handles as shown in Figure 9.
7. When ready to make a cut, push in the
lockout button and squeeze the trigger
switch. Start the chain saw above the
log. Always bring the saw up to speed
beforelettingthechaintouchthewood.
8. When starting a cut, be alert to possible
bouncing or skating (sideward
movement) of the saw.
9. Place the saw against the wood and
guide it using a light pressure.
10. DO NOT FORCE THE SAW SO
THAT THE CHAIN SPEED IS
GREATLY REDUCED. THIS WILL
OVERLOAD THE MOTOR AND
CAN CAUSE MOTOR BURN OUT.
11. Stop the saw by releasing the trigger
switch. Make sure the chain has come
to a complete stop before setting the
saw down.
12. If you have never used a chain saw
before, in addition to reading and
understandingtheoperatinginstructions,
you should seek informed practical
instruction from your chain saw dealer
or other knowledgeable individuals.As
aminimum,youshouldpractice cutting
logs on a sawhorse or cradle until you
areabletomaintaina steadyevencutting
ratebeforeattemptingtocutlimbsfrom
a tree.
TRIMMING A TREE
WARNING:DONOTOPERATE
your chain saw while IN A TREE,
ON A LADDER, ON ANY OTHER
UNSTABLE SURFACE or IN ANY
AWKWARD POSITION which
mightcause you toloosecontrol
of the chain saw. DO NOT cut
limbs higher than your shoulder.
Note: When conditions are encountered
whicharebeyondyourexperienceorcapac-
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4. Asthefellingcut gets closetothehinge,
the tree should begin to fall. If there is
any chance that the tree may not fall in
thedesireddirectionor it may rockback
and bind the saw chain, stop cutting
before the felling back cut is complete
and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminum to open the cut and drop the
tree along the desired line of fall.
5. When the tree begins to fall remove the
chain saw from the cut, stop the motor,
put the chain saw down, then use the
retreatpathplanned.Bealertforoverhead
limbs falling and watch our footing.
Approx. 2"
(5 cm)
Direction of
Fall
Hinge
3rd -
Felling
Cut
1st - Lower
Notching Cut
2nd - Upper
Notching Cut
Figure 12 - Felling A Tree
2nd Limbing Cut
(to avoid pinching)
4th Final
Stub Cut
2" to 4"
(5-10 cm)
1st
Limbing Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
3rd Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 10 - Cutting A Limb
6 "
(15cm)
FELLING A TREE
WARNING: Felling a tree
shouldnotbeundertakenunless
the person has extensive experi-
ence or obtains professional as-
sistance.
CAUTION: When bucking and
felling operations are being per-
formed by two or more persons
at the same time, the felling op-
erationshouldbeseparatedfrom
the bucking operation by a dis-
tance of at least twice the height
of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner
thatwouldendangeranyperson,
strikeanyutilitylineorcauseany
propertydamage.Ifthetreedoes
makecontactwithanyutilityline,
theutilitycompanyshouldbeno-
tified immediately.
1. The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree
is likely to roll or slide downhill after
it is felled.
2. CONSIDERthenaturalleanofthe tree,
the location of larger branches and the
wind direction to judge which way the
tree will fall.
3. A RETREAT PATHshould be planned
andclearedasnecessarybeforecutsare
started. The retreat path should extend
back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall as illustrated in
Figure 11.
4. CLEAR the work area around the tree
to be cut and on your retreat path.
5. REMOVEdirt,stones,loosebark, nails,
staples, and wire from the tree where
felling cuts are to be made.
45°
Retreat Path
Direction of Fall
Figure 11 - Retreat Path From Tree
FELLING TECHNIQUES
1. Make the first lower notching cut 1/3
the diameter of the tree and
perpendicular to the line of fall. This
will help to avoid pinching of either the
saw chain or the guide bar when the
second notching cut is made (See
Figure 12).
2. Make the second upper notching cut at
an angle to meet the first notching cut
at 1/3 the diameter of the tree.
3. Make the felling back cut at least 2
inches higher than the horizontal
notching cut as illustrated in Figure 12.
Keep the felling back cut parallel to the
horizontal notching cut. Make the
felling back cut so enough wood is left
to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps
the tree from twisting and falling in the
wrong direction. DO NOT cut through
the hinge.
LIMBING
Limbing is removing the branches from a
fallentree.Whenlimbing,leavelargerlower
limbs to support the log off the ground.
Remove the small limbs in one cut as illus-
trated in Figure 13. Branches under tension
should be cut from the bottom up to avoid
binding the chain saw.
Figure 13 - Limbing A Tree
Keepworkoffground.Leavesup-
port limbs until log is cut.
Cutting a Limb
1. Makethefirstcutfromtheundersideabout
1/2 foot from the trunk and 1/3 through
the diameter of the limb (See Figure 10).
2. Make the second cut two to four inches
fartheroutonthelimbfromaboveuntil
the limb falls.
3. Make the third cut 1/3 the diameter of
the limb stub from underneath as close
to the trunk as possible.
4. Makethefourthcut from above asclose
tothetrunkaspossibletomeetthethird
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BUCKING A LOG
Buckinga logiscuttingalogintolengths.It
is important to make sure your footing is
firm and your weight is evenly distributed
on both feet. When possible, the log should
be raised and supported by the use of limbs,
logsorchocks.Followthesimpledirections
for easy cutting.
When the log is supported along its entire
length as illustrated in Figure 14, it is cut
from the top (overbuck).
2nd Cut
1st Cut
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Figure 14 - Log Supported Along Entire
Length
When the log is supported on one end as
illustrated in Figure 15, cut 1/3 of the diam-
eter from the underside (underbuck). Then
make the finishing cut by overbucking the
top 2/3 to meet the first cut.
Figure 15 - Log Supported One End
When the log is supported on both ends, as
illustratedinFigure16,cut1/3ofthatdiam-
eter from the top, overbuck. Then make the
finishing cut by underbucking the lower 2/
3 to meet the first cut.
Figure 16 - Log Supported On Both End
When bucking on a slope always stand on
the uphill side of the log, because the log
may roll after cut. When “cutting through,”
to maintain complete control, reduce the
cutting pressure near the end of the cut
without relaxing your grip on the chain saw
handles. Don’t let the chain contact the
ground. After completing the cut, wait for
the chain saw to stop before you move the
chain saw. Always stop the motor before
moving from tree to tree.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
CLEANING THE CHAIN SAW
To clean housing of dirt and oil, wipe with a
damp cloth using a solution of warm water
and a mild detergent. DO NOT use products
that contain ammonia, chlorine or abrasives,
DO NOT use chlorinated cleaning solvents,
carbon tetrachloride, kerosene or gasoline.
DO NOT submerge saw in any liquids.
CARE OF THE GUIDE BAR
Most guide bar problems are caused by
uneven bar wear. Incorrect filing of cutter
and depth gauge settings are the primary
cause of uneven bar wear. When the bar
wears unevenly it widens the bar slot and
causeschainclatter,rivetpoppinganddiffi-
culty in making a straight cut.
1. Remove saw dust from the guide bar
groove periodically with a putty knife
or a wire (See Figure 17).
2. Clean oil holes after each day of use.
3. Remove burrs and restore square edges
to an uneven rail top by filing with a
flat file.
4. Replace the guide bar if it is bent or
cracked.
Note: SeethesectiononAccessoriesforthe
proper replacement guide bar and chain.
Figure 17 - Guide Bar Maintenance
FILE HOLDER
HAND SHARPENING
PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
source.Wear gloves when handling the
chain.
2. Properly tension the saw chain.
3. Position the cutter that is to be filed in
the center of the guide bar. Move the
chain after each cutter is finished.
4. Place the round file and guide on the
cutter so it rests on the top plate and
the depth gauge. Hold the file level and
with the guide marks parallel to the
guide bar.
Figure 18 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain
30°Guide
Mark
Filing
Direction
File Guide
Round File
Filing
Direction
Filing
Direction
5. File from inside toward the outside of
the cutter in one direction only. Use a
light stroke, only one or two strokes are
needed. File all cutters the same.
6. Move to the other side of the guide bar
and file all cutters on the second side.
Care should be taken to never file into
the bottom of the top plate or it will
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Correct Gauge
Clearance .025"
(0.64 mm) Rounded
Off
As The Cutters
Are Filed Back
The Gauge
Must Be
Lowered
And
Figure 19 - Chain Depth And Clearances
Drive Link Cutter
Side Link
Depth Gauge Set
Check Gauge
Clearance
FILING THE CUTTER DEPTH
GAUGES
Thecutterdepthgaugeclearance isreduced
as the cutting edges are sharpened. The
cutterdepthgaugeclearance will needtobe
set after every second or third sharpening.
1. Place the depth gauge set firmly across
thetopoftwo cutters so thedepthgauge
enters the slot in the gauge set.
2. With a flat file, use a firm forward
pressure to file gauge level with depth
gauge set.
3. Round off cutter gauge depth to
maintain original shape.
Note: After several hand filings of the saw
chain it is a good practice to have your
authorizedservicecenterorsharpening ser-
vice shop precision sharpen the saw chain
on a sharpening machine to insure uniform
dimensions.
STORING YOUR CHAIN SAW
Followtheseinstructionswhenstoringyour
chain saw for more than 30 days.
1. Drain the oil reservoir.
2. Remove, clean and dry the guide bar
and chain.
3. Placethesawchaininacontainerfilled
with oil to prevent rust.
4. Wipe on a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the guide bar and wrap in
heavy paper, cloth or plastic.
5. Wipe off the outside surfaces of the
saw.
6. Store the saw in a dry place out of the
reach of children.
Note: It is normal for oil seepage to occur
when the saw is not in use. Empty the oiler
reservoir after each use to prevent lubricant
from seeping.
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
FOR YOUR CHAIN SAW
FROM YOUR DEALER
Part No. Description
097570-01S BAR, Guide 14" (350mm)
091374S CHAIN, Saw, 14" (350mm)
075752 SPROCKET, Drive
097572-03S BAR, Guide 16" (400mm)
091375S CHAIN, Saw, 16" (400mm)
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
Continued

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SOLUTION
Saw chain is assembled backwards. See manual for correct assembly.
Dull saw chain. See manual.
Low supply voltage. Check extension cord size noted in the manual. Low
voltage can cause poor performance and motor burnout.
Lock out button has not been depressed to release trigger. OR, extension cord
connections are loose. OR, line fuse or circuit breaker is open. OR, motor
brushes need replacement. See your service center. OR, wiring circuit open,
See your service center.
Gear train failure. See your service center.
Oil slot in bar or mount is clogged with saw dust. Remove and clean. OR, oil
is not thin enough. See manual.
Chain is too loose and requires adjustment. See manual. Or, bar and chain are
not assembled properly. See manual, recheck assembly.
DO NOT operate. See your service center
Oil cap is not secure. Note: when storing, empty oil tank to avoid seepage.
PROBLEM
Saw operates but does not cut.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Chips are fine,
dust like.
Saw seems to run slow and easily stalled.
Saw does not operate when trigger switch is squeezed.
Saw runs but chain does not move.
Chain does not get oil.
Saw chain comes off guide bar.
Saw smokes.
Saw leaks oil.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY
Thisproductis warrantedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsand workmanshipforsix(6) monthsfromthe
date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with instructions. This warranty is
extended only to the original retail purchaser.
This warranty covers only the cost of parts required to restore this to proper operating condition.
Transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this
warranty.
Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers or service centres.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercommercialorrentalusagenordefectsresultingfrommisuse,accidents,lack
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