Remington EL-7 14-inch User manual

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
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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.
®
Models EL-7 16", EL-1 14", LNT-3 12", LNT-2 10", LNT-2 8"
CSA Classification for this saw is 2C; The consumer chain saw intended for general use by home owners, cottag-
ers, etc., and for such general applications as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc.

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WARNING ICON G 001
INFORMATION
Read Instruction Manual
Do Not Expose to Rain or Use in Wet Conditions
Remove Plug Immediately if Cable is Damaged or Cut
Hold Chain Saw with Both Hands
Beware of Kickback
Hearing and Eye Protection Must Be Worn
This symbol illustrates the computed kickback angle used as a measure of the
reaction of a hand held chain saw without chain brake when subjected, under
simulated conditions, to a rotational kickback impluse.
Safety Information Warnings Appears Throughout This Manual
Pay close attention to them. Below are definitions for the safety information
listed throughout this manual.
WARNING indicates a hazard which can cause severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property damage if you ignore warning.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or
property damage if you ignore warning.
SYMBOLS

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WARNING ICON G 001
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Read and understand all Safety
Warnings
on pages 3 through 5.
Improperuseofthischainsawcan
cause severe injury or death from
fire,electricalshock,bodycontact
withmovingchain,orfallingwood.
BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
1. Read and understand this owner’s
manual before operating chain saw.
2. Use chain saw for cutting wood only.
Do not use for cutting any non-wood
items.
3. Only well-instructed adults should op-
erate chain saw. Never allow children
to operate chain saw. First-time user
should obtain informed, practical in-
struction in addition to reading this
manual. Practice cutting logs on a saw
horse or cradle.
4. Use only electrical voltage noted on
model plate of chain saw.
5. Use only extension cords marked for
outdoor use. See page 8 for extension
cord requirements.
6. Do not operate chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or
gases are present
• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong,
or not fully assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on and
off. Chain must stop moving when
you release trigger. Have faulty
switchreplacedbyauthorizedservice
person.
• while tired or in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder unless
trained to do so
7. Wear snug-fitting clothes when oper-
ating chain saw. Do not wear loose
clothingorjewelry.Theycangetcaught
in moving saw chain.
8. Wear the following safety gear when
operating chain saw:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber
gloves if working outdoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-
skid soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses,
goggles, or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• faceordustmask(ifworkingindusty
areas)
9. Before cutting, always provide the fol-
lowing:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling tree
10. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make
suretherearenodeadlimbsor branches
that may fall on you.
KICKBACK
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Avoid Kickback.
Kickback can cause you to lose
control of chain saw. Kickback
cancausesevereinjuryordeath.
Kickback Safety Devices On
This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and
reduced-kickback guide bar. Both items re-
duce the chance of kickback. Kickback can
still occur with this saw. Do not let tip of
guide bar touch anything when chain is
moving.
Never hold the chain saw by the front hand
guard.
Cause Of Kickback
Kickback may occur when nose or tip of
guide bar touches an object while chain is
moving. If chain cutter catches on object, a
suddenreverse action will result. The guide
bar will kick up and back towards operator.
Kickback may also occur when wood
pinches chain at guide bar nose. A sudden
reverse action will also result.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This
keepsyour body from being in direct line
with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything
when chain is moving (see Figure 1).
• Never try cutting through two logs at
same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge
cut(boringintowoodusingguidebarnose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other
forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar
supplied with this chain saw. Only re-
place these parts with chains and guide
bars listed in this manual.
• Neverusedull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp and tensioned correctly.
Direction
90°
Quadrant
Do Not Let
Guide Bar Nose
Touch Here
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example. Do
Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object
While Chain is Moving
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SAFETY
WARNINGS
Continued
Saw Maintenance and Kickback
Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this
manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain
and guide bar maintenance can reduce
chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the
service life of your saw.
Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of
kickbackcanincrease with each sharpening.
PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Avoid pushback
and pull-in. These hazards can
cause you to lose control of
chain saw. Pushback or pull-in
can cause severe injury.
Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In
Pushback may occur while cutting with top
of guide bar. Pushback will force saw back
towards you. Pull-in may occur while cut-
ting with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in will
force saw in towards wood you are cutting.
Thesehazardscan occurif chainis pinched,
caught, or contacts a non-wood object.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
pushback or pull-in:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This
keepsyour body from being in direct line
with chain.
• Have saw running at full speed before
starting a cut.
• When cutting, make sure spike of saw is
against wood (pull-in only). See Prod-
uct Identification, page 6, to locate spike.
• Never try cutting through two logs at
same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Watch for shifting of log or other forces
that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Do not twist saw when removing guide
bar from undercut.
• Use wedges made of plastic, wood, or
light alloy (never steel or iron) to hold
cut open.
CHAIN SAW OPERATION
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while op-
erating chain saw.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas
invite injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while op-
erating chain saw. Be careful not to trip
over cord.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystand-
ers away from chain saw and extension
cord. Only chain saw user should be in
work area.
5. Do not cut down a tree unless you are
trained or have expert help.
6. If two or more persons perform buck-
ing and felling operations at the same
time, provide plenty of distance be-
tween operations. Provide distance of
at least twice the height of tree being
felled.
7. Secure wood you are cutting by using
clamps or chocks.
8. Grip chain saw firmly with both hands.
Neveroperatechainsawwith one hand.
Never use hand guard as handle.
9. Keep finger off trigger until ready to
make cut.
10. Before starting chain saw, make sure
chain is not touching anything.
11. Avoid body contact with grounded ob-
jects such as pipes, wire fences, and
metal posts.
12. Keep all parts of body away from chain
when saw is running.
13. Do not force chain saw while cutting.
Apply light pressure.
14. Cut small brush and saplings with ex-
treme care. Slender material may catch
in chain and be whipped toward you.
This could also pull you off balance.
15. When cutting limb or tree trunk that is
under tension, use extreme caution. Be
alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator caus-
ing severe injury or death.
16. Do not activate the chain brake to stop
saw.Always release trigger to stop saw.
17. Carry chain saw from one place to an-
other
• with chain saw unplugged
• by holding front handle (never use
front hand guard as handle)
• with finger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
• with scabbard in place

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WARNING ICON G001
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Continued
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW
1. Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to an-
other
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or at-
tachments
2. Inspect chain saw before and after each
use.Checksaw closely if guard or other
part has been damaged. Check for any
damage that may affect operator safety
or operation of saw. Check for align-
mentorbindingofmoving parts. Check
that switch turns motor on and off.
Checkfor broken or damaged parts. Do
not use chain saw if damage affects
safety or operation. Have damage re-
paired by authorized service person.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubri-
cated.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual
to sharpen chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of
oil.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Inspect power cord often. If dam-
aged, have repaired by authorized
service person.
• Nevercarry chain saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and re-
place if damaged.
4. When servicing, use only identical re-
placement parts.
5. Always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this
chain saw.
CHAIN SAW
NAMES AND
TERMS
Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree
or log into lengths.
Felling Process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree.
Make this cut on opposite side of tree from
notching cut.
Front Hand Guard Shield between front
handle and guide bar. Protects left hand
while using saw.
Front Handle Located at front of saw
body.
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from
saw body. The guide bar supports and
guides chain.
Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.
Kickback Quick backward and upward
motion of guide bar. Kickback may occur
when tip of guide bar touches an object
while chain is moving. The guide bar will
kick up and back towards operator.
Limbing Process of cutting limb(s) from a
felled tree.
Low-Kickback Chain Chain that reduces
chance of kickback as required by CSA
Standard Z62.3.
Normal Cutting Position Stance used
while making bucking and felling cuts.
Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that
directs fall of tree.
Oiler Control System for oiling guide bar
and chain.
Power Head Chain saw without chain
and guide bar. Also known as saw body.
Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapid
pushback of chain saw. Pushback may
occur if chain along top of guide bar is
pinched, caught, or contacts a foreign
object.
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of
saw body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide
bar that reduces chance of kickback.
Replacement Chain Chain that complies
with CSA Standard Z62.3 when used with a
specific saw. It may not meet CSA require-
ments when used with other saws.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain
having cutting teeth for cutting wood. The
motor drives chain. The guide bar supports
chain.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth at
front of saw body beside guide bar. Keep
spiked bumper in contact with wood when
felling or bucking. It helps maintain position
of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch Device that completes or inter-
rupts electrical circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Linkage This device connects
switch to trigger. It moves switch when you
squeeze trigger.
Switch Lockout Device that reduces
accidental starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and off.
Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing
trigger turns saw off.
Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting
limb(s) from a living tree.
Undercut An upward cut from underside
of log or limb. This is done while in normal
cutting position and cutting with top of
guide bar.

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UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping dam-
age. If you find any damage or if any
parts are missing, promptly inform
dealer where you bought chain saw.
Power Cord
Rear
Handle
Rear Hand
Guard
Spike
Saw
Chain
Guide Bar
Nose
Guide Bar
Front Hand Guard
Oil Level Sight Hole (located on saw
body, hidden by front handle)
Front
Handle
Motor
Housing Trigger
Switch
Lockout
Oil Cap
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw
ASSEMBLY
Note: Some models are pre assembled. As-
sembly is not needed on these models. See
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, page 8.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
IMPORTANT:Donotclampchain
saw in vise during assembly.
The plastic hardware bag should include:
• two guide bar bolts
• two guide bar nuts
• one Phillips-head tapping screw
1. Lay chain out flat.
2. Install front hand guard onto saw body.
Dothis by pressingtwomountingstand-
outs on hand guard into hex-shaped
holes in saw body (see Figure 3).
3 Insert tapping screw through hand
guard and into saw handle. Tighten
screw firmly.
4. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise
(see Figure 4). Continue to turn adjust-
ingscrewuntil adjusting block is to rear
of adjusting plate.
5. Install guide bar onto saw body. Place
rear of guide bar between adjusting
plate and sprocket support.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert ad-
justing block into oval adjusting hole
on guide bar.
6. Line up holes on sprocket support with
center slot on guide bar and holes in
saw body.
7. Insert guide bar bolts through front
hand guard, saw body, center slot of
guide bar, and sprocket support.Attach
guide bar nuts to guide bar bolts.
IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nuts
finger tight only. Make sure adjusting
block is in oval adjusting hole on
guide bar.
8. Place chain around drive sprocket, then
along top groove of guide bar and
aroundguidebar nose. Note: Makesure
cutting edges of chain are facing the
right direction. Position chain so cut-
ting edges on top of guide bar face
guide bar nose (see Figure 3).
WARNINGICON G 001
CAUTION:Donotplacechain
on saw backwards. If chain is
backwards,sawwillvibratebadly
and will not cut.
9. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps
under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment,
page 8.

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Tapping
Screw
Front Hand
Guard
Towards
Guide
Bar Nose
Cutting
Edge
Drive
Sprocket
Guide
Bar
Bolts
Guide Bar
Nuts Adjusting
Hole
Saw
Chain
Cutting
Edge
Guide
Bar
Figure 3 - Assembling Guide Bar, Chain, and Hand Guard
Mounting
Stand-Outs
Adjusting
Block
Adjusting
Screw
Adjusting
Plate
Sprocket
Support
Figure 4 - Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar
ASSEMBLY
Continued
FILLING OIL TANK
1. Remove oil cap.
2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil.
Note: For temperatures below -1°C, use
SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above
24°C, use SAE #40 oil.
3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap
firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil
seepage from tank.
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Note: Itis normalfor oilto seepwhensawis
not in use. Empty oil tank , tighten oil cap,
and store upside down after each use to
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OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Read and under-
standthisowner’smanualbefore
operating this saw. Make certain
youreadandunderstandallSafety
Warnings. Improper use of this
chain saw can cause severe in-
jury or death from fire, electrical
shock, or body contact with mov-
ing chain, or falling wood.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cord with this chain
saw. Use only extension cords marked for
outdoor use. Use an extension cord no less
than1.5mm2(14SWG)atdistancesupto30
meters(100feet). The cord must be marked
withsuffixWfollowingthecordtypemark-
ing. Example: SJTW
Use an extension cord heavy enough to
carry the current your saw will draw. An
undersizedcord will cause a voltage drop at
the saw, loss of power, and overheating.
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make
surecorddoesnot catchonbranches orlogs
duringcutting.Inspectcords often.Replace
damaged cords.
The extension cord may come undone from
the power cord during use. To avoid this,
make a knot with the two cords as shown in
Figure 7 below.
Extension
Cord Chain Saw Power Cord
Figure7-TyingExtensionCordandPower
Cord in Knot
SAW CHAIN
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING:Unplugchainsaw
frompowersourcebeforeadjust-
ing saw chain tension.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Maintain proper
chain tension always. A loose
chain will increase the risk of
kickback.Aloosechainmayjump
outofguidebargroove.Thismay
injure operator and damage
chain. A loose chain will cause
chain,guide bar, andsprocket to
wear rapidly.
Note: For pre assembled models, the saw
chain tension is properly set at factory. A
new chain will stretch. Check new chain
after first few minutes of operation. Allow
chain to cool down. Follow steps below to
readjust saw chain tension.
1. Beforeadjusting chain, make sure guide
barnutsare only finger tight (see Figure
3, page 7). Also make sure adjusting
block is in oval adjusting hole on guide
bar (see Figures 3 and 4, page 7).
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
all slack is out of chain (see Figure 5).
Note: There should be no gap between
side links of chain and bottom of guide
bar (see Figure 6)
3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain
around guide bar. Chain should move
freely. If chain does not move freely,
loosenchainby turning adjusting screw
counterclockwise.
Guide Bar
Nuts
Guide Bar
Correct
Tension
Incorrect Tension
Figure 5 - Turning Adjusting Screw
Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment
Guide BarGap
4. After chain tension is correct, tighten
guide bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar
will move and loosen chain tension.
This will increase the risk of kickback.
This can also damage saw. Note: A new
chain will stretch. Check new chain
after first few minutes of operation.
Allow chain to cool down. Readjust
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OILING CHAIN
Alwayscheckoillevelbeforeusingsaw.To
oil chain, press oil cap. Oil will feed onto
guide bar and chain. Press oil cap at least
once before each cut. Check oil level often
by looking at oil sight level hole. Oil sight
level hole is on left side of saw, between
front handle and front hand guard.
CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN
SAW
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Con-
nect extension cord to power supply.
2. Make sure section of log to be cut is
not laying on ground. This will keep
chain from touching ground as it cuts
through log. Touching ground with
moving chain will dull chain.
3. Use both hands to grip saw.Always use
left hand to grip front handle and right
hand to grip rear handle. Use firm grip.
Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
saw handles (see Figure 9).
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet. Stand slightly to left side
of saw. This keeps your body from be-
ing in direct line with chain.
5. When ready to make a cut, press in
switch lockout with right thumb and
squeezetrigger(see Figure9).This will
turn saw on. Releasing trigger will turn
saw off. Make sure saw is running at
full speed before starting a cut.
Front Hand
Guard
Figure 8 - Pressing Oil Cap to Oil Chain
6. When starting a cut, place moving
chain against wood. Hold saw firmly
in place to avoid possible bouncing or
skating (sideways movement) of saw.
7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not
force saw. The motor will overload and
can burn out.
8. Remove saw from a cut with saw run-
ning at full speed. Stop saw by releas-
ing trigger. Do not use the chain brake.
Make sure chain has stopped before
setting saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a steady,
even cutting rate.
Figure 9 - Front Hand Guard, Switch
Lockout, and Trigger Location
TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe in-
juryordeath.See Kickback ,page
3 to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Do not operate
chain saw while
•in a tree
•on a ladder or any other un-
stable surface
•in any awkward position
Youmaylosecontrolofsawcaus-
ing severe injury.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Do not cut limbs
higher than your shoulders.
5 to 10 cm (2" to 4")
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
2nd Cut -
Pruning Cut
(to avoid
pinching)
(6")
Trigger
Switch
Lockout
OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
Continued
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting
limbs from a living tree. Make sure your
footingisfirm.Keep feetapart.Divide your
weight evenly on both feet. Follow direc-
tions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut 15 centimeters (six
inches) from tree trunk on underside of
limb. Use top of guide bar to make this
cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb
(see Figure 10).
2. Move five to ten centimeters (two to
four inches) farther out on limb. Make
second cut from above limb. Continue
cut until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as
possible on underside of limb stub. Use
top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third
cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This
will remove limb stub.
WARNINGICON G 001
CAUTION: Seek professional
help if facing conditions beyond
your ability.
Figure 10 - Cutting A Limb
3rd Cut - Stub
Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
15 cm
4th Cut - Final
Stub Cut
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Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut five centimeters (two
inches) higher than lower notch cut
and on opposite side of tree (see Fig-
ure 12, page 11). Keep felling cut par-
allel to lower notch cut.
2. Cut towards notch.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING: Do not cut all the
waythroughtree.Leaveaboutfive
centimeters (two inches) of tree
diameteruncutdirectlybehindfell-
ing notch (see Figure 12). This
uncutportionactsasahinge.The
hinge helps keep tree from twist-
ingand falling in wrong direction.
3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should
begin to fall.
Note: If needed, drive
wedges into felling cut to control direc-
tionoffall.Iftreesettlesbackandpinches
chain, drive wedges into felling cut to
remove saw. Only use wedges made of
wood, plastic, or aluminum. Never use
wedge made of steel. This could cause
kickback and damage to chain.
4. When tree begins to fall, quickly
• remove saw from felling cut
• release trigger to turn saw off
• put saw down
• exit area using retreat path
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING:Bealertforfalling
overheadlimbs.Watchyourfoot-
ing while exiting area.
Hinge
3rd Cut -
Felling Cut 2nd Cut -
Upper
Notch
Cut
1st Cut -
Lower
Notch
Cut
Direction of
Fall
5 cm
(2 inches)
5 cm
(2 in.)
Figure 12 - Felling A Tree
FELLING A TREE (Cutting
Down a Tree)
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING:
•Avoid kickback. Kickback can
resultinsevereinjuryordeath.
See Kickback , page 3 to avoid
risk of kickback.
•Donotfellatreewithoutample
skill or expert help.
•Keep children, animals, and
bystanders away from area
when felling a tree.
•If two or more persons per-
form bucking and felling op-
erations at the same time, pro-
vide ample distance between
operations. Provide distance
of at least twice the height of
tree being felled.
WARNINGICON G 001
WARNING:Whenfellingatree,
be aware of your surroundings.
Donotendangeranyperson,strike
utility lines, or cause property
damage.Iftreestrikesutilitylines,
contact utility company at once.
WARNINGICON G 001
CAUTION: Seek professional
help if facing conditions beyond
your ability.
Fellingisthe processof cuttingdown atree.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet. Follow directions below to fell a tree.
Direction of Fall
Retreat
Path
45°
Retreat
Path Tree
Figure 11 - Retreat Path From Tree
Felling Procedure
Felling Notch
A properly placed felling notch will deter-
mine direction tree will fall. Place felling
notch on side of tree in direction you want
tree to fall (see Figure 12, page 11). Follow
directions below to create a felling notch.
1. Makelower notch cut as close to ground
as possible. Hold saw so guide bar is
horizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter of tree
trunk (see Figure 12, page 11). Note:
Always make this horizontal lower
notch cut first. If you make this cut sec-
ond, tree can pinch chain or guide bar.
2. Start upper notch cut the same distance
above first cut as first cut is deep.
Example: If lower notch cut is 20 centi-
meters deep (eight inches), start upper
notch cut 20 centimeters (eight inches)
above it. Cut downward at 45° angle.
The upper notch cut should meet end of
lowernotch cut (see Figure12,page11).
3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by
notching cuts.
OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
Continued
Before Felling a Tree
1. Before felling, inspect tree. Make sure
thereare no dead limbs orbranches that
may fall on you. Study natural lean of
tree, location of larger branches, and
winddirection.This will help you judge
which way tree will fall.
2. Clear work area around tree.
3. Plan and clear a retreat path before fell-
ing. Make retreat path opposite to
planned direction of fall of tree and at
45° angle (see Figure 11).
4. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
staples, and wire from tree where you
will make felling cuts.
5. Stayonuphillsidewhenfellingtree.Tree
could roll or slide downhill after falling.