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REV 14e

CHAIN SAW

ELECTRIC

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Page 1: ...y place for future reference When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagram...

Page 2: ...tion which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term pow...

Page 3: ...ing up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the Trigger or energizing power tools that have the Trigger on invites accidents 4 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 5 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Lo...

Page 4: ... 5 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury 6 Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed secure and level surface Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw 7 When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back When th...

Page 5: ...e height can lead to increased kickback 14 Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 15 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool 16 Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from it...

Page 6: ... to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Ou...

Page 7: ... qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Table A RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 ...

Page 8: ...otor Speed 5 600 RPM No Load Chain Oil Type Bar and Chain Oil Capacity 6 oz 175 ml Cutting Attachment 14 Sprocket Nose Chain Guide Bar Low Kickback Full Skip Chain Pitch 3 8 Gauge 0 050 of links 52 Note This electric chain saw is for cutting small logs and for lighter weight trimming jobs A more powerful chain saw may be needed for heavy duty use 215530 ...

Page 9: ...ctions Switch Lockout Trigger Power Cord Power Cord Clip Oil Tank Cap Guide Bar Nose Chain Guide Bar Chain Guide Bar Sheath Spiked Bumper Saw Chain Front Handle Guard Front Handle Behind Guard Rear Handle Drive Cover Nut Cover Safety Device Explanation 1 Front Handle Guard A guard that protects your hand on the Front Handle from the Saw Chain 2 Switch Lockout A movable stop that prevents the unint...

Page 10: ...refully grab the Saw Chain in the middle section under the Chain Guide Bar 3 Pull the Saw Chain away from the Guide Bar 4 The Saw Chain should snap back against the Guide Bar The Chain should fit snugly in the groove of the Chain Guide Bar yet you should still be able to slide the chain along the Chain Guide Bar by hand 5 There should be no sagging between the Guide Bar and Saw Chain on the unders...

Page 11: ...d technician Sprocket Guide Bar Chain Figure D Sprocket location with Guide Bar and Saw Chain in place Note Check the condition of the Chain Guide Bar when replacing the chain Refer to Chain Guide Bar Care on page 17 6 Flip the Chain Guide Bar over before mounting the new Saw Chain This will ensure that the Chain Guide Bar wears evenly over time CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Ba...

Page 12: ...FCI with a tripping current of 30 mA or less 6 A first time user should as a minimum practice cut logs on a saw horse or cradle before cutting down trees Instructions concerning the proper techniques for basic felling limbing and cross cutting Felling a Tree When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same time the felling operations should be separated fr...

Page 13: ...ing gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut sto...

Page 14: ... simple directions for easy cutting When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated in Figure H it is cut from the top overbuck Cut from top overbuck avoid cutting earth Figure H Log Supported Along the Entire Length When the log is supported on one end as illustrated in Figure I cut 1 3 the diameter from the underside underbuck Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet th...

Page 15: ... cut overbuck 1 3 diameter to avoid splintering Figure J Log Supported Both Ends When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log as illustrated in Figure K When cutting through to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait f...

Page 16: ...be cut with your feet firmly in place 5 Push the Lockout Switch to the left or right then squeeze and hold the Trigger With the Chain Saw running you may release pressure on the Lockout Switch Releasing the Trigger will stop the motor NOTE The Trigger cannot be activated unless the Lockout Switch is depressed DANGER To prevent serious injury and death from kickback Do not touch the Guide Bar Nose ...

Page 17: ...n the Chain Guide Bar over to distribute the wear on it Replace the Guide Bar when bent cracked or when the Saw Chain moves excessively from side to side on the Guide Bar due to wear 5 AFTER USE wipe the outside surface of the Chain Saw with a clean dry cloth If necessary use a mild detergent Do not use solvents Do not immerse this tool in liquid 6 WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is ...

Page 18: ...ways keep the Saw Chain cutters sharp 2 Have the cutters sharpened by a qualified technician when you notice any of the following symptoms a The sawdust becomes powder like b You can t make the cut without extra force c The Chain Saw does not cut straight d Vibration increases 3 A Saw Chain that is damaged or too worn to be restored to a useable condition by sharpening will need to be replaced Ref...

Page 19: ...uipment will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle temperature air quality and other factors If you have doubts about your ability to safely service this tool have a qualified technician service the equipment instead Periodic Maintenance or When Replacing Saw Chain a Clean and lubricate Chain Guide Bar and turn over b Deburr Guide Bar as needed c Check Chain Sprocket for wear or damage Mo...

Page 20: ...D ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD B...

Page 21: ...t Housing 1 30 Front Handle Guard 1 31 Rubber Ring 2 32 Oil Outlet Connection 1 33 Screw M4x10 2 34 Bearing 1 35 Micro Switch 1 36 Bolt M8 1 37 Circlip Ø16 1 38 Output Shaft 1 Part Description Qty 39 Gear 1 40 Trim Plate 1 41 Bearing 1 42 Motor Gear 1 43 Backup Plate 1 44 Front Bearing 1 45 Rear Bearing 1 46 Rotor 1 47 Spring 1 48 Lockout Switch 1 49 Trigger Switch 1 50 Trigger Spring 1 51 Power C...

Page 22: ...Page 22 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 67255 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram ...

Page 23: ...Page 23 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 67255 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup ...

Page 24: ...w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an...

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