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Page 1: ... cou pling by tnming coupling nuiclockwise see Figure 8 until firmly hand tight Make sure saw handle is aligned with pole handle before tightening coupling nut IMPo ZrANT Do not usa wrench or pliers to overtighten coupling Dam age to coupling or pole may result UNLOCK LOCK Figure 8 Extending Telescopic Pole OILING CHAIN To oil chain press oil cap Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain Press oil ca...

Page 2: ...ings on pages 2 through 5 Improper use of this chain saw can cause i severe injury or death trom fire electrical shock body contact with moving chain or falling wood II i 18 BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW Read and understand this owner s manual before operating chain saw Use chain saw for cutting wood only Do not use for cutting any non wood items 3 Only well instructed adults should operate chain saw...

Page 3: ...se severe injury or death Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw This saw has a low kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar Both items reduce the chance of kickback Kickback can still occur with this saw Do not let tip of guide bar touch anything when chain is moving Properly install front hand guard This item can reduce injuries from kickback Follow assembly instructions on page 8 Do not remov...

Page 4: ...increase the service life of your saw Note Even with proper sharpening risk of kicklSack can increase with each sharpening PUSHBACK AND PULL IN 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 Pu...

Page 5: ... 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 causing severe injury or death 16 Carry chain saw from one place to another with chain saw unplugged by holding front handle never use hand guard as handle with finger off trigger with guide bar and chain to rear 7 8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF C...

Page 6: ...ear Handle Power Cord Guard Saw Chain Spike Rear Hand Guard Oil Level Sight Hole located on saw body hidden by front handle Guide Bar Nose Guide Bar Scabbard Motor Housing Switch Tngger Lockout Figure 2 Electric Chain Saw IB ...

Page 7: ...k 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 ANSI B175 1 when used with a specific saw It may not meet ANSI requirements when used with other s...

Page 8: ...clockwise see Figure 4 Continue to turn adjust ing 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 MPORTANT Make sure to insert adjusting block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar 6 Line up holes on sprocket support with center slot on _ide bar and holes in saw body 7 Insert guide bar...

Page 9: ... Guide Edge Saw Chain Mounting _J Stand Outs Drive Guide Bar Nuts Figure 3 Assembling Guide Bar Chain and Hand Guard Adjusting g Plate Adjusting Screw Sprocket Support Figure 4 Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar Continued Guide Bar Adjusting Hole 09 017 ...

Page 10: ...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 I Before adjusting chain make sure guide bar nuts are only finger tight see Figure 3 page 9 Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar see Figure 3 and 4 page 9 2 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack ...

Page 11: ... 1 Remove oil cap 2 Fill oil tank with SAE 30 motor oil Note For temperatures below 30 F use SAE 10 oil For tem_mtures above 75 F 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 offexcess oil Note It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage _1_ ...

Page 12: ...ower and overheat Follow cord size requirements listed below Cord Length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 50 feet 16 100 feet 14 150 feet 12 Keep cord away from cutting area Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting Inspect cords 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 Figu...

Page 13: ...enly on both feet When ready to make a cut press in switch lockout with right thumb and squeeze trigger see Figure 10 This will mm saw on Releasing trigger will turn saw off Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut Switch Lockout Trigger Figure 10 Switch Lockout and Trigger Location 6 When starting a cut place moving chain against wood Hold saw firmly in place to avoid possible...

Page 14: ...Divide your weight evenly on both feet Follow directions below to trim a tree I Make first cut 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 11 2 Move two to four inches farther out on limb Make second cut from above limb Continue cut unti you cut limb off 3 Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on unde...

Page 15: ...enly on both feet Follow directions below to fell a tree Before Felling a Tree 1 Before felling inspect tree Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you Study natural lean of tree location of larger branches and wind direction This will help you judge which way tree will fall 2 Clear work area around tree 3 Plan and clear a retreat path before felling Make retreat path oppos...

Page 16: ...t 2 Cut towards notch i I WARNING Do not cut all the way through tree Leave about two inches of tree diameter uncut directly behind felling notch see Figure 13 This uncut portion acts as a hinge The hinge helps keep tree from twisting and falling in wrong direction Direction of Fall 3rd Cut Felling Cut Hinge 2 Inches _ I _ iii cCcutUpper 2Inches _ ____ NotcChUtuLower Figure 13 Felling A Tree 3 As ...

Page 17: ...ranches from a fallen tree Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet Do not remove larger limbs under tree that support log off ground Remove each limb with one cut see Figure 14 Clear cut limbs from work area often This will help maintain a safe work area Make sure you start your cut where limb will not pinch saw during cutting To avoid pinching start c...

Page 18: ...never allow another person to hold log Turn off and unplug saw before moving from one place to another Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet When possible raise log or section off ground Do this by using limbs logs chocks etc When cutting through log maintain control by reducing cutting pressure near end o...

Page 19: ...inching guide bar and chain 2nd Cut 1st Cut Figure 16 Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On One End Log Supported On Both Ends 1 Make first cut from above log see Figure 17 Cut 1 3 through diameter of log This cut will keep section from splintering when cut 2 Make second cut on underside of log directly under first cut Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut up to meet first cut This will keep lo...

Page 20: ...g solvents carbon tetrachloride kerosene or gasoline Keep saw body clean Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe saw body to clean CARE OF GUIDE BAR Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this When bar wears unevenly it widens guide bar groove see Figure 18 This causes chain clatter and rive...

Page 21: ...ories page 28 for proper bar SHARPENING YOUR sAw CHAIN Non Fast Sharp Model I WARNING I i Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shook or body contact i with moving chain WARNING Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protective gloves when handling chain Keep chain sharp Your saw will cut faster and more safely A dull chain will cause ...

Page 22: ...nsure that you file cutters at 30 angle 5 File from inside towards outside of cutter until sharp Only file in this one direction see Figure 20 Note Two or three strokes with file should sharpen cutter 6 After each cutter if sharpened move chain forward to sharpen next cutter File all cutters on one side of chain 7 Move to other side of chain and repeat process _ Filing Direction 30 Guide Mark Guid...

Page 23: ...rner of cutter depth gauge see Figure 23 Flat File Depth Gauge Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge Slot Figure 22 Depth Gauge Tool On Chain Front Comer Figure 23 Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge After several hand filings have authorized service center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain This will insure even filing Replacing Saw Chain Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or wh...

Page 24: ... 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 Sharp chain The automatic chain sharpener sharpens cutter lowers cutter depth gauge and adjusts guard drive link 1 Adjust saw chain for proper tension see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 10 2 Clean out excess sawdust and wood chips from drive sprocket area 3 ...

Page 25: ...nual Always include new drive sprocket when replacing chain This will maintain proper driving of chain Note For proper chain and drive sprocket see Replacement Parts and Accessories page 28 If storing saw for more than 30 days follow steps below 1 Drain oil tank 2 Remove and clean guide bar and chain Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture 3 D...

Page 26: ...se trigger before squeezing trigger squeeze trigger Extension cord connections loose Check cord connections Open line fuse or circuit breaker Bad motor brushes Open wiring circuit on saw Check line fuse or circuit breaker See authorized service center see page 29 See authorized service center see page 29 Motor of saw runs but chain does not move Gear train failure See authorized service center see...

Page 27: ...e numbers on saw motor housing decal REPAIR SERVICE Note Only use original r_placement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty s independently owned and operated For additional service center or warranty information call 1 800 323 5190 Warranty Service If saw requires warranty service return it to nearest authorized service center You must show proof of pur...

Page 28: ...97568 02S Guide bar 12 091373S Chain 12 075752 Drive sprocket 099178H 100089 06 EL 1 Part Number Description 097570 03S Guide bar 14 091374S Chain 14 075752 Drive sprocket EL 1 Fast Sharp Part Number Description 097570 03S Guide bar 14 091367S Chain 14 076695 Drive sprocket EL 7 098031J 099039J 100089 01 100089 04 Part Number Description 097572 03S Guide bar 16 091375S Chain 16 075752 Drive sprock...

Page 29: ...ot cover commercial industrial or rental usage nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accident lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration Travel handling transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the re...

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