Snapper SC60V User manual

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
60V Cordless Chainsaw
SC60V
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Please do not return product to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra.
1-800-317-7833
www.snapper.com
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ADVERTENCIA:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en
lesiones graves.
WARNING
Rev. 01 11/19/15
SNAPPER IS A TRADEMARK OF BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER
PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC AND IS USED UNDER LICENSE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Identication of Safety Symbols 2
Product Specications 3
Safety Rules 4
Packing List 6
Assembly 7
Operation 10
Maintenance 16
Troubleshooting Table 21
Exploded View 22
Parts List 23
Limited Warranty Statement 24
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
hrs Hours Time
no No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits,
etc., per minute.
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Designates that this tool is in compliance
with Lithium-Ion battery recycling program
requirements.
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
and understand operator’s manual before
using this product.
Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves
when handling the chainsaw and the blade.
Kickback DANGER! Be aware of kickback.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m)
away.
Wear Hearing Protection Wear hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Operate with two hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both
hands.
One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one
hand.
Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar noise contact.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Type:Cordless, Battery-Powered
Charging Time: 60 Minutes
Motor: Brushless Motor
Bar Length: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Chain Pitch: 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
Drive Links 56
Guide Bar Type: DCR16C-050-Y56LD
Chain Oil Tank Capacity: 6 oz
Weight (without battery): 10.2 lbs
Included Battery Pack: SBA260V
Charger: SCH60V
Compatible Battery Packs (sold separately):
SBA260V - 60V 2 Ah Battery
SBA2560V - 60V 2.5 Ah Battery
SBA460V - 60V 4 Ah Battery
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, re and/or serious personal
injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: When using this device,
safety precautions must be followed. For your
own safety and that of bystanders, please
read these instructions before operating the
device. Do not use the device without reading
the instruction manual. Please keep the
instruction manual safe for later use.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate chainsaw in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
ofammableliquids,gases,ordust.
Chainsaws create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Keep all children, bystanders, visitors,
and animals out of the work area while
starting or cutting with the chainsaw.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose the chainsaw to rain or
wet locations. Water entering a chainsaw
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device protected supply. Use of
an RCD reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Use a battery-operated tool only with
speciedbatterypack.Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of re.
• A battery-operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack must
berechargedonlywiththespecied
charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may
create a risk of re when used with another
battery.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
chainsaw. Do not use a chainsaw while
youaretiredorundertheinuenceof
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating chainsaws
may result in serious personal injury.
• Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is not depressed when inserting
a battery. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the chainsaw may result in personal
injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situation.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
CHAINSAW USE AND CARE
• Do not force the chainsaw. Use the
correct chainsaw for your application.
The correct chainsaw will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the chainsaw if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any chainsaw
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the battery pack from
the power source before making any
adjustments changing accessories,
or storing chainsaws. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the chainsaw accidentally.
• Store idle chainsaws out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the chainsaw or these
instructions to operate the chainsaw.
Chainsaws are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain chainsaws. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the chainsaw’s
operation. If damaged, have the chainsaw
repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained chainsaws.
• Keep chain sharp and clean. Properly
maintained chain with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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SAFETY RULES
• Use the chainsaw, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the chainsaw for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
• Have your chainsaw serviced by a
qualiedrepairpersonusingonly
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the chainsaw is
maintained.
• Servicingrequiresextremecareand
knowledge and should be performed
onlybyaqualiedservicetechnician.For
service we suggest you return the product
to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER for repair. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
BATTERY USE AND CARE
• Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
• Only charge the battery with a Snapper
60-volt Charger (SCH60V). A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of re when used with another
battery pack.
• For use only with Snapper batteries
(Model SBA260V, SBA2560V, and
SBA460V).
• Usethechainsawonlywithspecically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and re.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a re.
• Underabusiveconditions,liquidmaybe
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
Ifcontactaccidentallyoccurs,ushwith
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep all parts of the body away from
the saw chain when the chainsaw
is operating. Before you start the
chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating chainsaws may
cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your
right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle. Holding the
chainsaw with a reversed hand conguration
increases the risk of personal injury and
should never be done.
• Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain
may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the
chainsaw “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
• Always wear safety glasses and
hearing protection. Further protective
equipmentforhead,hands,legsand
feet is recommended. Adequate protective
clothing will reduce personal injury by ying
debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate
the chainsaw only when standing on
xed,secureandlevelsurface. Slippery
or unstable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of the
chainsaw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension
be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood bres is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush
and saplings. The slender material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle
with the chainsaw switched off and away
from your body. When transporting or
storingthechainsawalwaysttheguide
bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw
will reduce the likelihood of accidental
contact with the moving saw chain.
• Always use two hands when operating
the chainsaw.
• Contact of the guide-bar tip with any
object should be avoided.
• Tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward,
which may cause serious injury.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance for
kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are
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slippery causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for
purposes not intended. For example:
do not use chainsaw for cutting plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the chainsaw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
1. Lead from lead-based paints.
2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
3. Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to lter out microscopic particles.
KICKBACKS
WARNING: Kickback may occur when
the moving chain contacts an object at the
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion
of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain
to dig into the object and stop the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and
back toward the operator. If the saw chain is
pinched along the top of the guide bar, the
guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward
the operator. Either of these reactions can
cause loss of saw control which can result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into the saw. As
a chainsaw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
SAFETY RULES
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION
OF KICKBACK
1.Maintainarmgrip,withthumbsand
ngersencirclingthechainsawhandles,
with both hands on the saw and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
Kickback
Danger Zone
2. Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
3. Only use replacement bars and chains
speciedbythemanufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
Rotational
Kickback
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ASSEMBLY
PART NAME FIGURE QTY
Chainsaw 1
Scabbard 1
Wrench - 13mm
(located inside
rear handle)
1
60-volt
2 Ah Battery
(SBA260V) 1
60-volt Charger
(SCH60V) 1
Bar and Chain 1
Operator’s
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Readand follow all Safety Rulesand Operating Instructions before
usingthis product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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instruccionesde seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en
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60V LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER
Model ST60V
Rev. 00 07/30/15
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Quick Start
Guide
QUICK START GUIDE
60VLITHIUM-ION
BRUSHLESSSTRING TRIMMER
ST60V
ATTACHINGTHE GUARD
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1.Invert the string trimmer to access the
trimmerhead.
2.Remove supplied screws (1) from the
trimmerhead (4) with a philips
screwdriver(not included).
3. Place the guard (2) on to the trimmer
head.
4. Align the screw holes (3) on the guard
withthe screw holes on the trimmer head.
5.Insert the screws into the trimmer
head,fastening the guard in place using a
Phillpshead screwdriver (not included).
ATTACHINGTHE AUXILIARY HANDLE
INSTALLINGAN ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
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Note:Remove the rubber insert that is
locatedin the shaft prior to assembling
thestring trimmer.
1.Loosen the attachment knob (1) on the
coupler(5).
2.Push in the release button (2) located
on the attachment shaft (3). Align the
releasebutton with the positioning hole
(4)and slide the two shafts together.
Rotatethe attachment shaft until the
buttonlocks into the positioning hole.
3. Tighten the attachment knob securely.
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1.Press the auxiliary handle (1) onto the
powerhead shaft so that the handle is
angledtoward the rear handle that allows
forcomfortable operation.
2.Slide the auxiliary handle over the
holder(2) and ensure the holder fits
betweenthe slots on the auxiliary handle.
3. Align the holes on the auxiliary handle
withthe holes on holder.
4. Insert the handle knob (3) through the
auxiliaryhandle.
5.Tighten until there is no movement in
thehandle.
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1
STARTING/STOPPINGTHE TRIMMER
1.Ensure a fully charged battery is
installedinto the string trimmer.
2.Place one hand on the trigger handle.
Placethe other hand on the auxiliary
handle.
3. Press and hold the lock-out button (2)
andsqueeze the switch trigger (1). The
stringtrimmer will turn ON.
4.Release the lock-out button. The string
trimmerwill stay on as long as the switch
triggeris held.
5.Release switch trigger to stop.
1
4
2
3
1
5
LOOSEN
5
TIGHTEN
1
1
2
WARNING:
ThisQuick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator's manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user
mustread and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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WARNING: Read and understand
entire Operator’s Manual and follow all
warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious personal injury.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any
accessories from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the packing list are included.
• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure
no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the tool.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please
call 1-800-317-7833.
WARNING: If any parts are
damaged or missing, do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
modify this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this string trimmer.
Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not install the
battery until assembly is complete. Failure to
comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
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ASSEMBLY
DANGER:
Never start the motor before installing the
guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain
cover lock nuts. Without all these parts
in place, the clutch can y off or explode,
exposing the user to ever start the motor
before installing the guide bar, chain, chain
cover, and chaincover lock possible serious
injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make
sure the battery is removed. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when handling the bar
and chain; these components are sharp and
may contain burrs.
INSTALLING THE BAR AND CHAIN
• Ensure that the battery has been removed
from the chainsaw
• Remove the wrench located in the rear of
the handle
• Remove the chain cover lock nuts from the
chain cover with the wrench by rotating them
counterclockwise.
• Remove the chain cover from the chainsaw.
• Remove the plastic covering from the
bar and chain that was included with this
chainsaw.
NOTE: Make certain of chain direction.
Cutters Chain Rotation
Chain Drive Links
Chain Cover
Chain cover
lock nuts
Wrench
• Loop the chain around the sprocket.
• Place the bar and chain onto the mounting
surface so that the bar studs go through the
slot on the bar and the adjustment pin goes
through the adjustment pin hole.
NOTE: You may have to loosen the
adjustment pin with the wrench in order to
properly seat the bar on the chainsaw.
• Place the chain cover back on the chainsaw.
Sprocket Adjustment Pin Bar Studs
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ASSEMBLY
• Fully tighten the chain cover lock nuts with
the wrench by turning the nuts clockwise..
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
Use Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed
for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated
to perform over a wide temperature range
with no dilution required.
NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory
with no bar and chain oil added. Level should
also be checked after every 20 minutes of use
and relled as needed.
• Remove oil cap.
• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the
tank.
• Wipe off excess oil.
• Check and ll the oil tank when quick view
oil indicator is below the MIN Line.
• Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the
saw when not in use. To prevent seepage,
empty the oil tank after each use then run
for one minute. When storing the unit for a
long period of time (three months or longer)
be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will
prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
WARNING: To preserve natural
resources, please recycle or dispose of oil
properly. Consult your local waste authority
for information regarding available recycling
and/disposal options.
Quick View Oil Indicator
CHAIN
LUBRICAN
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• Re-install the chain cover lock nuts by hand
tightening them.
• Tighten the chain tensioning by rotating the
chain tensioning adjustment screw clockwise.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the chain.
Chain Cover
Chain cover lock nuts
Wrench
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Align the battery pack (3) with the battery
compartment on the chain saw.
2. Grasp the front handle (2) rmly.
3. Push the battery pack into the battery
compartment until the battery release button
(1) locks into place.
4. You should hear a "click" once the battery
is installed.
3
1
2
BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Press the battery release button (1). This
will cause the battery to raise out of the tool
slightly.
2. Grasp the front handle (2) rmly. Pull the
battery pack out of the handle.
NOTE: The battery pack ts snugly into the
handle to prevent accidental dislodging. It
may require a strong pull to remove.
IMPORTANT:
This Lithium-ion battery pack is equipped
with an internal circuit breaker which will
automatically shut off the power to the tool if
overloaded. If this occurs, release the trigger
to reset the internal circuit breaker.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Guide Bar
Front Hand Guard
Adjustment Screw
Chain Cover
Lock Nuts
Rear Handle
Oil Reservoir Ca
p
Safety Lock
Front Handle
Low Kickback
Chain
Wrench (13mm)
Scabbard
60-volt Battery
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
WARNING: Keep body to the left
of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or
chain, or lean over past the chain line.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:
• Make sure chain tension is at the desired
setting. Refer to the Adjusting the Chain
Tension in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock nuts are
tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are
in immediate vicinity which could come in
contact with the bar and chain.
• Insert the battery into the chain saw.
• Press in the safety lock. This makes the
switch trigger operational.
• Press and hold the switch trigger for
continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW:
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a
stop once the trigger switch is released.
• Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
• Upon release of the switch trigger, the safety
lock will be automatically reset to the locked
position.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
Proper grip on handles
See General Safety Rules for appropriate
safety equipment.
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
• Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the rear handle so that
your body is to the left of the chain line.
• Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
the motor is running. The ngers should
encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped
under the handlebar.
OPERATION
The grip is least likely to be broken by
kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw.
Any grip in which the thumb and ngers are
on the same side of the handle is dangerous
because a slight kick of the saw can cause
loss of control.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip
or any stance that would place your body or
arm across the chain line.
CHAIN
LINE
WARNING
PROPER HAND GRIP
POSITION
DO NOT operate the
switch trigger with your
left hand and hold the
front handle with your
right hand. Never allow
any part of your body
to be in the chain line
while operating a saw.
Safety Lock
Switch Trigger
Proper Grip
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OPERATION
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
• Balance your weight with both feet on solid
ground.
• Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight
arm” position to withstand any kickback force.
• Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
• Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.
Chain Line Straight Arm
BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING
PROCEDURES
Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique to get the “feel” of using
the saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
• Take the proper stance in front of the wood
with the saw off.
• Press the safety lock and squeeze the
switch trigger then release safety lock and let
the chain accelerate to full speed before
entering the cut.
• Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
• Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Forcing the cut could
result in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.
• Release the switch trigger as soon as the
cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop.
If you run the saw without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and unit.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
• Cut only wood or materials made from wood;
no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no
nonwood building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the saw.
Allow no person to use this chain saw who
has not read this operator’s manual or
received adequate instructions for the safe
and proper use of this chain saw.
• Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders,
children, and animals – a SAFE DISTANCE
from the cutting area. During felling
operations, the safe distance should be a
least twice the height of the largest trees in
the felling area. During bucking operations,
keep a minimum distance of 15' (4.6 m)
between workers.
• Always cut with both feet on solid ground to
prevent being pulled off balance.
• Do not cut above chest height as a saw held
higher is difcult to control against kickback
forces.
• Do not fell trees near electrical wires
or buildings. Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Cut only when visibility and light are
adequate for you to see clearly.
THUMB ON UNDER SIDE
OF HANDLE BAR
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OPERATION
FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous
weather has ended.
When felling a tree, it is important that you
heed the following warnings to prevent
possible serious injury.
• Do not cut down trees having an extreme
lean or large trees with rotten limbs, loose
bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees
pushed or dragged down with heavy
equipment, then cut them up.
• Do not cut trees near electrical wires or
buildings.
• Check the tree for damaged or dead
branches that could fall and hit you during
felling.
• Periodically glance at the top of the tree
during the backcut to assure the tree is going
to fall in the desired direction.
• If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction,
or if the saw gets caught or hung up during
the fall, leave the saw and save yourself!
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE
FELLING (See Figure 13-16)
• Felling a tree — When bucking and felling
operations are being performed by two or
more persons, at the same time, the felling
operation should be separated from the
bucking operation by a distance of at least
twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner that would
endanger any person, strike any utility line or
cause any property damage. If the tree does
make contact with any utility line, the utility
company should be notied immediately.
• Operator should keep on the uphill side of
terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after
it is felled.
• Pick your escape route (or routes in case
the intended route is blocked). Clear the
immediate area around the tree and make
sure there are no obstructions in your planned
path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat
approximately 135° from the planned line of
fall.
• Consider the force and direction of the
lean and balance of the tree, wind, and the
location of large limbs. These things inuence
the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not
try to fell a tree along a line different from its
natural line of fall.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
staples, and wire from the tree where felling
cuts are to be made.
• Notched Undercut. Cut a notch about 1/3 the
diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree.
Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a
right angle to the line of fall. This notch
should be cleaned out to leave a straight line.
To keep the weight of the wood off the saw,
always make the lower cut of the notch before
the upper cut.
• Felling Backcut. As the felling cut gets close
to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If
there is any chance the tree may not fall in
the desired direction or it may rock back and
bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the
felling cut is complete and use wedges of
wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut
and drop the tree along its desired line of fall.
Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at
a minimum of 2" (5 cm) above the horizontal
cut of the notch.
NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always
leave a band of wood between the notch and
back cut (approximately 2" (5 cm) or 1/10 the
diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or
“hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree and
prevents slipping or twisting or shoot back of
the tree off the stump.
• On large diameter trees, stop the back cut
before it is deep enough for the tree to either
fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert
soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so
they do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in,
little by little, to help jack the tree over.
• As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and
put it down immediately. Retreat along the
cleared path, but watch the action in case
something falls your way.
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
90°
135° FROM
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
PATH OF
SAFE
RETREAT
PLANNED
LINE
OF FALL
PATH
OF SAFE
RETREAT
135°
45°
45°
135°
90°
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OPERATION
REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS
A buttress root is a large root extending
from the trunk of the tree above the ground.
Remove large buttress roots prior to felling.
Make the horizontal cut into the buttress
rst, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the
resulting loose section from the work area.
Follow the correct tree felling procedure as
stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling
after you have removed the large buttress
roots.
BUCKING
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log length.
• Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Support small logs on a saw horse or
another log while bucking.
• Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no
objects can contact the guide bar nose and
chain during cutting, this can cause kickback.
Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.
• When bucking on a slope, always stand on
the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete
control of the chain saw when cutting through
the log, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing your grip on
the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain
contact the ground. After completing the cut,
wait for the saw chain to stop before you
move the chain saw. Always stop the motor
before moving from tree to tree.
BUCKING WITH A WEDGE
If the wood diameter is large enough for
you to insert a soft bucking wedge without
touching the chain, you should use the wedge
to hold the cut open to prevent pinching.
BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
Make the rst bucking cut 1/3 of the way
through the log and nish with a 2/3 cut on
theopposite side. As you cut the log, it will
tend to bend. The saw can become pinched
or hung in the log if you make the rst cut
deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
Give special attention to logs under stress to
prevent the bar and chain pinching.
OVERBUCKING
Begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw against the log; exert light
pressure downward. Note that the saw will
tend to pull away from you.
UNDERBUCKING
Begin on the under side of the log with the top
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure
upward. During under bucking, the saw will
tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this
reaction and hold the saw rmly to maintain
control.
HINGE
2" (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIAMETER OF
TRUNK
BACK CUT
2" (5 cm)
Hinge
Back Cut
Wedge
Vertical
Cut
Loose
Section
Horizontal
Cut
KICKBACK
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LIMBING
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen
tree.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the
chain saw with a rm grip. Always make sure
your footing is secure and your weight is
distributed evenly on both feet.
• Leave the larger support limbs under the
tree to keep the tree off the ground while
cutting.
• Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove
the cut limbs from the work area often to help
keep the work area clean and safe.
• Branches under tension should be cut from
the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain
saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the
tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
PRUNING
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the
chain saw with a rm grip. Always make sure
your footing is secure and your weight is
distributed evenly on both feet.
• Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Do not cut above chest height as a saw held
higher is difcult to control against kickback.
• When pruning trees it is important not to
make the nishing cut next to the main limb or
trunk until you have cut off the limb further out
to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping
the bark from the main member.
• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your
rst cut.
• Your second cut should overbuck to drop
the branch off.
• Now make your nishing cut smoothly and
neatly against the main member so the bark
will grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest
height, hire a professional to perform the
pruning.
CUTTING SPRINGPOLES
A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump,
or sapling which is bent under tension by
other wood so that it springs back if the wood
holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a
rooted stump has a high potential of springing
back to the upright position during the bucking
cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch
out for springpoles — they are dangerous.
WARNING:
Springpoles are dangerous and could strike
the operator, causing the operator to lose
control of the chain saw. This could result in
severe or fatal injury to the operator.
OPERATION
Second
Cut
LOAD
First Cut
1/3 Diameter
Finishing
Cut
SPRINGPOLE
CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND
LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS
UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT
LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END
LOAD
FINISHING CUT
1ST CUT 1/3 DIA
LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS
LOAD 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA
FINISHING CUT
UNDERBUCKING
OERBUCKING
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust,
lubricant, grease, etc. Firmly to maintain
control.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in the product are
lubricated with sufcient amount of high grade
lubricant for the life of the unit under normal
operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER:
Never start the motor before installing the
guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover
lock nuts. Without all these parts in place,
the clutch can y off or explode, exposing the
user to ever start the motor before installing
the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain
cover lock possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make
sure the battery is removed. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when handling the bar
and chain; these components are sharp and
may contain burrs.
• Remove the battery from the chain saw.
• Remove the supplied wrench from the rear
handle.
• Remove the two chain cover lock nuts from
the wrench chain cover by rotating them
counterclockwise with the wrench.
• Remove the chain cover from the mounting
surface.
• The bar and chain can now be removed by
lifting it away from the main body of the saw
and releasing the chain from the sprocket.
• Remove the old chain from the bar.
• Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and
straighten any kinks. The cutters should face
in the direction of chain rotation. If they face
backwards, turn the loop over.
• Place the chain drive links into the bar
groove.
Wrench Chain cover
lock nuts
Chain
Sprocket Bar
Cutters Chain Rotation
Chain Drive Links
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Make certain of direction of the chain.
• Position the chain so there is a loop at the
back of the bar.
• Hold the chain in position on the bar and
place the loop around the sprocket.
• Fit the bar ush against the mounting
surface so that the bar studs are in the long
slot of the bar. Ensure that the chain is over
the sprocket.
Note: When placing the bar on the bar studs,
ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain
tension pin hole.
• Replace the chain cover.
• Remove all slack from the chain by turning
the chain adjustment screw clockwise until
the chain sea ts snugly against the bar with
the drive links in the bar groove.
• Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for
sag.
• Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the
chain adjustment screw 1/2 turn clockwise.
Repeat this process until sag does not exist.
• Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten
the chain cover lock nuts by turning them with
the wrench. The chain is correctly tensioned
when there is no sag on the underside of the
guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be
turned by hand without binding.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not
rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock nuts
slightly and turn the chain adjustment screw
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the
guide bar up and retighten the chain cover
lock nuts. Ensure that the chain will rotate
without binding.
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
WARNING:
Never touch or adjust the chain while the
motor is running. The saw chain is very
sharp. Always wear protective gloves when
performing maintenance on the chain.
• Loosen the chain cover lock nuts with the
supplied wrench. The chain cover lock nuts do
not have to be completely removed in order to
adjust the chain tension.
• Rotate the chain adjustment screw
clockwise to increase the chain tension and
rotate counterclockwise to decrease the chain
tension.
• Once the chain is at the desired tension,
tighten the chain cover lock nuts.
nut
wrench
nut
screw
wrench
Bar
Groov
e
Chain Drive Links
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the
temperature of the chain increases. The drive
links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will
hang approximately 1/16 in. (1,58 mm) out of
the bar groove.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check
the chain tension frequently and tension as
required.
CAUTION:
A chain tensioned while warm may be
too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold
tension” before next use. Never tension
a warm chain before storing as chains
shrink when cool. This can damage the
chain, bar and saw.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw.
This fast-cutting chain provides kickback
reduction when properly maintained. For
smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain
properly. The chain requires sharpening
when the wood chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be forced through the wood
during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side.
During maintenance of the chain, consider the
following:
• Improper lling angle of the side plate can
increase the risk of severe kickback.
• Raker (depth gauge) clearance:
- Too low– increases the potential for
kickback.
- Not low enough– decreases cutting ability.
• If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as
nails or stones, or are abraded by mud or
sand on the wood, have an authorized service
center sharpen the chain.
NOTE:
• Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or
damage when replacing the chain. Have the
drive sprocket replaced by an authorized
service center if there are any signs of wear
or damage.
• If you do not fully understand the correct
procedure for sharpening the chain after
reading the instructions that follow, have
the saw chain sharpened by an authorized
service center or replace with a recommended
low-kickback chain.
SHARPENING THE CUTTERS
Be careful to le all cutters to specied angles
and to the same length, as fast cutting can be
obtained only when all cuters are uniform.
CAUTION:
Make sure the battery is removed from the
chain saw before you work on the saw.
WARNING:
The saw chain is very sharp. Always
wear protective gloves when performing
maintenance to the chain to prevent serious
personal injury.
• Tension the chain prior to sharpening.
Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension.
• Be careful to le all cutters to the specied
angles and to the same length, as fast
cutting can be obtained only when all
cutters are uniform.
• Tension the chain prior to sharpening.
Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension.
• Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round
le and holder. Do all of your ling at the
midpoint of the bar.
• Keep the le level with a top plate of the
tooth. Do not let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure. Stroke
towards the front corner of the tooth.
• Lift the le away from the steel on each
return stroke.
• Put a few rm strokes on every tooth. File
all left hand cutters in one direction. Then
move to the other side and le the right
hand cutters in the opposite direction.
• Remove lings from the le with a wire
brush.
CAUTION:
A dull or improperly sharpened chain can
cause excessive motor speed during cutting,
which may result in severe motor damage.
WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening increases the
potential of kickback.
WARNING:
Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain
can cause serious injury.
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TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
• CORRECT 30° – le holders are marked
with guide marks to align le properly to
produce correct top plate angle.
• LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.
• MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls
quickly.
SIDE PLATE ANGLE
• CORRECT 80°——Produced automatically
if you use the correct diameter le in the le
holder.
• HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases
the potential of KICKBACK. Results from
using a le with a diameter too samll or a le
held too low.
• BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much
feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the
bar and chain. Result from using a le with a
diameter too large or le held too high.
SIDE PLATE ANGLE
• Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of
1/32 in. (0.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool
for checking the depth gauge clearances.
• Every time the chain is led, check the
depth gauge clearance.
• Use a at le and a depth gauge jointer
to lower all gauges uniformly. Use a
1/32 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer.
After lowering each depth gauge, restore
original shape by rounding the front. Be
careful not to damage adjoining drive links
with the edge of the le.
• Depth gauges must be adjusted with the
at le in the same direction the adjoining
cutter was led with the round le.
• Use care not to contact cutter face with at
le when adjusting depth gauges.
MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR
Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on
the saw to distribute the wear for maximum
bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day
of use and checked for wear and damage.
Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a
normal process of bar wear. Such faults
should be smoothed with a le as soon as
they occur. A bar with any of the following
faults should be replaced:
• Wear inside the bar rails that permits the
chain to lay over sideways
• Bent guide bar
• Cracked or broken rails
• Spread rails
Lubricate guide bars weekly with a sprocket
at their tip. Using a grease syringe, lubricate
weekly in the lubricating hole. Turn the guide
bar and check that the lubrication holes and
chain groove are free from impurities.
STORAGE
• Ensure the battery is removed from the
chain saw.
• Wipe any debris off of the chain saw,
including built up wood chips under the
chain cover.
• Store in a dry cool place out of the reach
of children.
• Store with the scabbard on to prevent
damage to the chain and potential damage
to other.
Toe
Cutting Corner
Left Hand
Cutters
Right Hand
Cutters
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE
CORRECT INCORRECT
LESS THAN 30°
30°
80°
MORE THAN 30°
Depth Gauge Jointer
Flat file
Restore
Original
shape by
Rounding
the front
Lubricating hole
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
Quick reference of chain & bar assembly (Chain Tension)
1. To remove the chain cover, loosen
the two chain cover lock nuts by
turning them counterclockwise with the
supplied wrench.
2. Then loosen the adjustment screw 2
or 3 turns.
3. Now totally remove the chain cover
lock nuts and remove the chain cover.
4. The bar and chain can now be removed
by lifting it away from the main body of
the saw and releasing the chain from
the drive pulley.
5. The chainsaw can now be cleaned with
a brush and or rag to remove sawdust
and oil.
6. To replace the bar and chain, loop the
chain over the drive pulley and place
the bar against the center alignment
groove.
7. Ensure that the adjusting pin is
located in the tensioning hole on
the chain bar.
8. And that the rubber block and chain
bar are free from oil, as this helps to
keep tension on the chain.
9. Replace the chain cover and chain
cover lock nuts knob, but do not
tighten.
10. Turn the adjustment screw Clockwise
to tighten the chain.
NOTE:
- Chains stretch with use, check and tension often.
- Never tension a warm chain before storing, as chains shrink when cool
,
this can damage chain, bar and saw.
11. Until there is enough play that the
chain can be pulled away from the bar,
but not so much that the runners can
be pulled out of the bar.
12. Once you have the correct tension,
fully tighten the chain cover lock nuts.
wrench
wrench
adjustment
screw
in
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