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FIRST EDITION

PART NO. 101414-01

Printed in U.S.A.

Price $1.00

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OWNER’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC CHAINSAWS

EL14 and EL16

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Summary of Contents for EL14

Page 1: ...FIRST EDITION PART NO 101414 01 Printed in U S A Price 1 00 WARNING ICON G 001 M R di I OWNER S MANUAL ELECTRIC CHAINSAWS EL14 and EL16 ...

Page 2: ...n you 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock this saw has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of your extension cord reverse the plug If it still does not fit a polarized extension cord will be necessary Do not change the plug in any way WHILE OPERATING SAW 1 Stay alert Use common sen...

Page 3: ...y if guard or other part has been damaged Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of saw Check for alignment or binding of moving parts Check for broken or damaged parts Do not use chain saw if damage affects safety or operation Have damage repaired by authorized service center 3 Maintain chain saw with care Never expose saw to rain Keep chain sharp clean and lubricated f...

Page 4: ... body Pushback Kickback Pinch Rapid pushback of chain saw Pushback may oc curifchainalongtopofguidebarispinched caught or contacts a foreign object Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guidebar that reduces chance of kickback Replacement Chain Chain that complies with ANSI B175 1 when used with a spe cific saw It may not meet ANSI require ments when used with o...

Page 5: ...ger Switch Lockout Motor Housing Figure 2 Electric Chain Saw Oil Level Sight Hole located on saw body hidden by front handle Front Handle PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING 1 Remove all items from carton 2 Check all items for any shipping damage If you find any damage or if any parts are missing promptly inform dealer where you bought chain saw ...

Page 6: ...g screw through hand guard and into saw handle Tighten screw firmly 4 Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise see Figure 4 Continue to turn adjusting screw until 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 adjusting block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar 6 Line ...

Page 7: ...lockwise 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 chain tension SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING Unplug chain saw from power source before a...

Page 8: ...e To avoid this make a knot with the two cords as shown in Figure 8 below Extension Cord Chain Saw Power Cord Figure 8 Tying Extension Cord and Power Cord in Knot OILING CHAIN Alwayscheckoillevelbeforeusingsaw To oil chain press oil cap Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting with the saw Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain Press oil cap at least once before each cut Check oil level o...

Page 9: ...be aware of your surroundings Do not endanger any person strike utility lines or cause property damage If tree strikes utility lines contact utility company at once Figure 12 Retreat Path From Tree Direction of Fall Retreat Path Retreat Path 45 Tree FELLING A TREE Cutting Down a Tree Felling Procedure A Felling Notch A properly placed felling notch will deter mine direction tree will fall Place fe...

Page 10: ...ING A TREE Figure 14 Limbing A Tree WARNING When cutting limb thatisundertension useextreme caution Be alert for wood springing back When wood tension is released limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death WARNING Avoid kickback Kickback can result in severe injury or death See Kickback page 2 to avoid risk of kickback Limbingisremovingbranchesfromafallen tree Make s...

Page 11: ...om tree trunk on underside of limb Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut 1 3 through diameter of limb see Figure 11 2 Move 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...

Page 12: ...sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this When bar wears unevenly it widens guidebargroove seeFigure18 Thiscauses chainclatterandrivetpopping Sawwillnot cutstraight Replaceguidebarifthisoccurs Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain It will also make cutting harder Keepsawbodyclean Usea...

Page 13: ...es only sawdust with few large chips chain is dull Items Needed to Sharpen Chain Purchasetheseitemsfromyourlocaldealer hardwarestore orchainsawsuppliesoutlet 5 32 round file Depthgaugetool File guide Vise Medium sized flat file Sharpening Cutters Use file guide for 30 filing 1 Adjust chain for proper tension see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 7 2 Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw steady Note ...

Page 14: ... wear If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips chain is dull Follow the steps below to sharpen Fast Sharpchain Theautomaticchainsharpener sharpens cutter lowers cutter depth gauge and adjusts guard drive link 1 Adjust saw chain for proper tension see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 7 2 Clean out excess sawdust and wood chips from drive sprocket area...

Page 15: ...ning Saw Chain page 13 non Fast Sharp model or page 14 Fast Sharp model Extension cord wire size too small See Extension Cords page 8 1 Press in switch lockout before squeezing trigger 2 Check cord connections 3 Check line fuse or circuit breaker 4 See authorized service center 5 See authorized service center See authorized service center 1 Remove guide bar and clean oil slot 2 Use correct weight ...

Page 16: ...FORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER HEADQUARTERS Homelite P O BOX 7047 CHARLOTTE N C 28241 OVERSEAS OFFICES NETHERLANDS Homelite HDQS Europe Africa and Middle East Haverstraat 24 2153 GB Nieuw Vennnep The Netehrlands AUSTRALIA Homelite HEADQUARTERS 22 Terra Cotta Drive Blackburn 3130 Victoria Australia FRANCE Homelite S A R L Z I du vert Galant Rue du Chateau Rue de la Garenne 95310 Saint Que...

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