Victor Tools 10068 User manual
Instructions
Please read carefully before use
and retain for future reference.
v001: 19/05/15
Grip Saw10068
Warning! Read all instructions before
use and retain for future reference.
When using electric garden tools,
basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire and injury:
For safe operation, read and
understand all instructions before
using this product. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all
safety instructions listed can result in
serious personal injury.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES:
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with EN standards and
hearing protection when operating this unit.
• Wear heavy long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts,
jewellery of any kind, or go barefoot.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving
parts.
• Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 50ft, (15m) away.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the Influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of
balance & possible injury.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, damaged or missing parts. Failure to do
so can cause serious injury.
• Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so, may cause poor
performance or possible injury.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product,
which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands.
• Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the product on or off. A product that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Avoid accidental starting; never carry the product with your finger on the trigger.
• Use common sense when using this product. Stay alert and pay attention to what you
are doing.
• Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less likelihood of a risk of injury
when you operate it at the rate for which it was designed.
• Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or extension lead is damaged or severed.
• Disconnect the product from the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing
and when changing accessories.
• Do not use in the rain.
• Keep hands and fingers well away from the blade.
• Always hold both handles when operating the unit.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine and
disconnecting it from the mains supply.
• If you are interrupted when operating, complete the process and switch off before
looking up.
• This appliance is approved solely for use in accordance with the description and safety
instructions specified in this user’s manual.
• Use for cutting wood only.
• For domestic use only.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE MACHINE.
• Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product by the cord. Never pull the plug
out of the power point by the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Only use extension cords approved for outdoor use with adequate protection against
splashing water. Cross strands extension cords should be corresponding to the input of
the unit and cable length.
• Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Repair or
replace the cords if any defects appear.
• A nameplate on the product indicates the unit’s voltage. Never connect the product to
an AC voltage that differs from this voltage.
• If the power cord or extension cable becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord
from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
SUPPLY.
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
User must read and understand this
manual before using this product.
Always wear eye
and head protection.
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50ft
away from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at
least 50ft away.
Do not expose to rain or use
in damp locations.
Avoid bar nose contact.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
result in serious personal injury.
Hold and operate the Grip Saw properly
with both hands.
Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves
when handling the Grip Saw and blade.
Wear non-slip safety footwear
when using this equipment.
Voltage
Current
Frequency
Power
Time
Rotational speed
at no load
Double Insulated
construction.
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per
minute.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS:
Some of the following symbols may be used on your
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
Interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool more safely and effectively:
V
A
Hz
W
Hrs
.../min
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and this operator’s manual, as well
as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise yourself with all operating features
and safety rules.
CORD RETAINER: A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord connection secure during tool operation.
FRONT HANDLE: The front handle is used to activate the Grip Saw jaws. The handle assembly can also be adjusted for ease
of operation and to help prevent loss of control.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON: To help prevent accidental starting, the lock-out button must be depressed along with the switch trigger
to activate the tool.
LOWER JAW LOCK BUTTON: The lower jaw lock button allows the lower jaw to be locked open to perform maintenance on
the bar and chain. This button is exposed when the front handle is pulled all the way back. The motor for the Grip Saw will be
disabled when this button is engaged.
QUICK-VIEW OIL INDICATOR: Semi-transparent bar lube reservoir that allows user to see when to add lubricant.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS:
Rear Handle Front Handle
Lower Jaw Lock Button
Lock-out Button
Combination Wrench
Switch Trigger
Oil Cap
Quick View Oil Indicator
Saw Blade
Lower Jaw
Upper Jaw
Cord Retainer
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION RULES:
• Stop the motor when you are waiting to cut
or when you are walking from one cutting
location to another.
• Store the product in a cool, dry place.
• Store the product up high or lock it up to
prevent unauthorised use or damage. Keep
the product out of the reach of children.
• Secure the product when transporting it.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan these
instructions also.
• Oil the blade to prevent rust.
STORING THE PRODUCT:
• Disconnect from power supply and store
out of the reach of children.
• Clean all foreign material from the
product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry,
well ventilated area that is inaccessible to
children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
INSTALLING THE FRONT HANDLE:
Install the front handle so that the short
side of the handle is on the same side as the
motor.
• Disconnect the Grip Saw from the power
supply.
• Rotate the front handle knob anti-clockwise
to remove. Set knob and washer aside.
• Remove the bolt cover and bolt.
• With the jaws of the Grip Saw closed,
install the front handle in the vertical
upright position.
• Reinstall the bolt and bolt cover.
• Reinstall the washer and front handle knob;
rotate knob clockwise to tighten securely.
WARNING: Never position the front handle
so that it is forward of the vertical upright
position. Positioning the handle in this
forward area could cause the operator to lose
control of the Grip Saw and result in serious
personal injury.
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT:
Use premium 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: The Grip Saw comes from the factory
with no bar and chain oil added. The level
should also be checked after every 20
minutes of use and refilled as neccessary.
• Disconnect from the power supply.
• Remove the oil reservoir cap.
• Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant
into the tank.
• Wipe off excess lubricant.
• Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil indicator is below the MIN indicator line.
• Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. 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.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY:
This product is designed with a cord retainer
that prevents the extension cord from being
pulled loose while using.
NOTICE:
Always use the cord retainer to properly
attach the extension cord to your Grip Saw.
Failure to use the cord retainer may result in
damage to the item and/or extension cord.
• Form a loop with the end of the extension
cord.
• Insert loop portion of extension cord
through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.
• Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed.
• Plug product into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result In
plug loosening from receptacle.
To start the motor:
• Connect the Grip Saw to power supply.
• Press the lock-out button and the switch trigger at the same time.
To stop the motor:
• Release the switch trigger.
HOLDING THE GRIP SAW:
The unit has both a front and rear handle.
With the blade directed away from you,
hold the unit by both handles. Wear non-slip
gloves for maximum grip and protection.
WARNING: Always keep both hands on the
handles. Never hold tree limbs with one hand
and operate the Grip Saw with the other.
Improper operation of the Grip Saw could
result in serious injury.
CUTTING TIPS:
• WARNING: If the bar and chain become
jammed, stop the motor, allow the chain
to stop, and disconnect the plug from the
power source before attempting to remove
the obstruction.
• Failure to follow these steps could result
in accidental starting of the Grip Saw and
cause serious personal injury.
• This unit is designed for felling small trees
no taller than you and trimming small
branches and limbs up to 4 inches in
diameter.
For best results, observe the following precautions:
• To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50ft of overhead electrical lines.
• Keep bystanders and pets at least 50ft away.
• Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the tree or branch will fall.
Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch
being cut.
• Remove long branches in several stages.
• Cut lower branches first to allow higher branches more room to fall.
OPERATION:
• Do not cut from a ladder, rooftop, or
other unstable support; this is extremely
dangerous. Leave larger cutting operations
for professionals.
• When cutting branches that are lying on
the ground, make sure the location Is
clear of other objects, electric wires, cables
etc. before cutting. Also be aware of the
position of your feet before cutting items
on the ground.
• Pull the front handle back to open the jaws
and “clamp” around the branch you want
to cut.
• Make sure the tool is running at full speed
before attempting to cut
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only
slight downward pressure. If you force the
cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor
may occur.
• Release the trigger as soon as the cut Is completed, them release the jaws.
Front Handle
Short
Side
Bolt
Motor
Do not position handle forward
of the vertical upright position
Correct operating position
Washer
Front
Handle
Knob
Oil Reservoir Cap
Quick View Indicator
Cord Retainer
Switch Trigger
Lock-out Button
Chain
Lubricant
Bolt
Cover
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures
can result in the bar and chain binding and
becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If
this should happen:
• Stop the motor and disconnect from the
power supply.
• If the limb can be reached from the ground,
lift the limb while holding the saw. This
should release the “pinch” and free the
saw.
• If the saw is still trapped, call a professional
for assistance.
MAINTENANCE:
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts
could create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and head protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, Wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect from power supply. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal Injury or property damage.
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, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken,
or destroy plastic, which could result in serious personal injury.
CHAIN TENSION WARNING: To avoid possible
serious injury, never touch or adjust the chain
while the motor is running. The saw chain is
very sharp; always wear protective gloves when
performing maintenance to the chain.
• Stop the motor and disconnect from power
supply.
• Pull the front handle all the way back and
depress the lower jaw lock button. Keep the
button depressed while releasing the handle
to lock the lower jaw in the open position.
• Loosen the chain cover bolt to finger tight
using the combination wrench provided, then tum the chain tensioning screw clockwise
to tension the chain. Refer to replacing the bar and chain for additional information.
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the
guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
• Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the
flats on the drive links hang out of the bar
groove as shown In fig.A.
• During normal operation, the temperature
of the chain will Increase. The drive links of
a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang
approximately .050in. out of the bar groove,
as shown in fig.B.
• Retighten the chain cover bolt securely.
• Return the lower jaw to the closed position by
pulling back on the front handle and allowing the handle to move all the way forward.
• NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as
required.
• NOTICE: Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold
tension” before next use.
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN:
WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury,
stop the motor and disconnect from power
supply before replacing the bar, chain, or
performing any maintenance operation.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves when
handling the bar and chain; these
components are sharp and may contain
burrs.
• Pull the front handle all the way back and
depress the lower jaw lock button. Keep
the button depressed while releasing the
handle to lock the lower jaw in the open
position.
• Remove the chain cover bolt using the
combination wrench provided. Remove the
chain cover and set aside.
• Rotate the chain tensioning screw anti-
clockwise as needed to release the chain
tension.
• Remove the bar and chain from the
mounting surface.
• 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 as shown.
NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain.
• Position the chain so there is a loop at the
back of the bar.
• While holding the chain in position on the
bar, reinsert the bar and chain through the
opening between the jaws and place the
loop around the sprocket.
• Fit the bar flush against the mounting
surface so that the bar stud is in the long
slot of the bar.
WARNING: When placing the bar on the
bar studs, ensure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain tension pin hole. Failure to
properly place the chain tensioning pin in the chain tensioning pin hole could cause the
chain to come loose, resulting in serious personal injury.
• Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise,
assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning.
• Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the bar, and turn the chain
tensioning screw 1/2turn clockwise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist.
• Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, the
chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
• Replace the chain cover. Reinstall the chain cover bolt and tighten securely.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover bolt slightly and
turn chain tensioning screw 1/4turn anti-clockwise. Lift the tip of the bar up and retighten
bolt. Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding.
• Return the lower jaw to the closed position by pulling back on the front handle and
allowing the handle to move all the way forward.
Front Handle
Chain Tensioning
Screw
Chain Cover Bolt
Lower Jaw
Fig. A
Fig. B
Aprox. .050in
Flats
Lower Jaw
Lock Button
Chain Cover
Chain Cover Bolt
Chain
Cover Chain
Tensioning
Pin
Chain Tensioning
Screw
Chain Tensioning
Pin Hole
Sprocket
BarBar Stud Slot
Chain Drive Links
Chain Rotation
Chain
Sprocket
Bar Groove
Chain
Bar
CHAIN LUBRICANT:
Use premium 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.
• Stop the motor and disconnect from power
supply.
• Remove the oil reservoir cap and carefully
pour approximately 57ml of bar and chain
lubricant Into the tank.
• Replace the cap and tighten securely.
• Check and refill the tank every time the
Grip Saw is used.
• NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise
contaminated lubricants. Damage may
occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE:
Only use a low-kickback chain on this saw.
This fast-cutting chain will provide kickback
reduction when properly maintained.
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs
to be maintained properly. The chain requires
sharpening when wood chips become small
and powdery, the chain must be forced
through the wood during cutting, or the
chain cuts to one side. During maintenance
of your chain, consider the following:
• Improper filing angle of the side plate can
increase the risk of a severe kickback.
• Raker (depth gauge) clearance:
• Too low increases the potential for kickback.
• Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
• If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by
mud or sand on the wood - have a service dealer sharpen the chain.
NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs
of wear or damage are present, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorised service
dealer.
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS:
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and
to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained
only when all cutters are uniform.
• Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
• Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain
does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the mid-
point of the bar. Wear gloves for protection.
• Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.
• Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth.
Do not let the file dip or rock.
• Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the
front corner of the tooth. Lift file away from the
steel on each return stroke.
• Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left
hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the
other side and file the right hand cutters in the
opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings from
the file with a wire brush.
NOTICE: 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. Failure to
replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury.
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE:
• CORRECT 30º - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file property to
produce correct top plate angle.
• LESS THAN 30º - For cross cutting.
• MORE THAN 30º - Feathered edge dulls quickly.
SIDE PLATE ANGLE:
• CORRECT -80° Produced
automatically if correct diameter file
is used in file holder.
• HOOK -“Grabs” and dulls quickly.
Increases potential of KICKBACK
Results from using a file with
diameter too small, or file held too
low.
• BACKWARD SLOPE -Needs too
much feed pressure, causes
excessive wear to bar and chain.
Results from using a file with
diameter too large, or file held too
high.
DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE:
• The depth gauge should be
maintained at a clearance of
0.025 in use a depth gauge tool
for checking the depth gauge
clearances.
• Every time the chain is filed, check
the depth gauge clearance.
Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Depth gauge
jointers are available in .020in to .035in. Use a.025in 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 file.
Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining
cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when
adjusting depth gauges.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE:
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for
maximum barlife. 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 file as soon as they occur.
A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced:
• Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.
• Bent guide bar.
• Cracked or broken rails.
• Spread rails.
Lubricate guide bars with a sprocket at their tip weekly. 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.
Oil Reservoir Cap
Quick View Oil Indicator Correct Side Plate
Filing Angle Incorrect Side Plate
Filing Angle
Hook
Depth
Guage Jointer
Restore original
shape by rounding
the front
Flat Plate
Backward
Slope
Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance
Parts of a Cutter
.025in
Top Plate Cutting Corner
Rivet Hole
Heel
Gullet Toe
Depth
Guage
Side Plate
Left Hand
Cutters
Right Hand
Cutters
Correct
Top Plate Filing
Angle
30º
Less than
30º
More than
30º
Incorrect
Top Plate Filing
Angle
80º
TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Check chain tension for over tightened condition. Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual.
Oil reservoir empty. Check oil reservoir.
Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. Chain tension too tight. Retention chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual.
Check guide bar and chain assembly. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual.
Check guide bar and chain for damage. Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
SPECIFICATION:
Chain Lubricant Tank Capacity: 57ml
Bar Length: 8in
Bar Type: Oregon, Chainsaw Guide Bar, Double Guard, 91. Low Kickback.
Cutting Capacity: 4in
Chain Pitch: 3/8in
Chain Gauge: 0.043in
Chain Type: Low Profile Skip Tooth Narrow Kerf
Drive Sprocket: 6-tooth
Input: 230-240V~ 50Hz, 600W
Weight: 4.5kg
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all paper, cartons and plastic in accordance with your local recycling regulations.
At the end of the product’s lifespan please dispose of it at an authorised household waste
recycling centre.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Head Office, 11 Bridge Street,
Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2JU
Tel: 0844 482 4400
Fax: 01279 756 595
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