background image

ENGLISH

3

www.desatech.com

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ...............................................................................3

Before Operating Saw ........................................................................................................................3
While Operating Saw ..........................................................................................................................3
Kickback .............................................................................................................................................4
Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ............................................................................................5

UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................................6

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS .....................................................................................6

QUICK START GUIDE .........................................................................................................7

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................8

OPERATING CHAIN SAW ...................................................................................................9

Filling Oil Tank ....................................................................................................................................9
Oiling Chain ........................................................................................................................................9
Extension Cords .................................................................................................................................9
Cutting with the Chain Saw ..............................................................................................................10
Felling a Tree (Cutting Down a Tree) ...............................................................................................10
Limbing a Tree ..................................................................................................................................11
Bucking a Log ...................................................................................................................................12
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ................................................................................................................13

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................14

Clearing Sprocket Cover of Debris ...................................................................................................14
Sprocket Cover Assembly ................................................................................................................15
Cleaning Saw Body ..........................................................................................................................16
Care of Guide Bar ............................................................................................................................16
Sharpening Saw Chain .....................................................................................................................17
Replacing Saw Chain .......................................................................................................................18

STORAGE ..........................................................................................................................19

TECHNICAL SERVICE ......................................................................................................19

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ...............................................................19

REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................................................................19

Warranty Service ..............................................................................................................................19
Non-Warranty Service ......................................................................................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................20

WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................21

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN .............................................................................68

PARTS CENTRAL .............................................................................................................70

For parts contact: www.PartsFor.com

Summary of Contents for CLD3516AWB

Page 1: ...operatingthischainsaw Improperuseofsawcancause severe injury Keep this manual for future reference ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH TYPE EL9 LD3516AWB LD4016AW LD4018AW LD4018AWC CLD3516AWB CLD4016AW CLD4018AW CLD4018AWC For parts contact www PartsFor com ...

Page 2: ... with the Chain Saw 10 Felling a Tree Cutting Down a Tree 10 Limbing a Tree 11 Bucking a Log 12 Trimming a Tree Pruning 13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14 Clearing Sprocket Cover of Debris 14 Sprocket Cover Assembly 15 Cleaning Saw Body 16 Care of Guide Bar 16 Sharpening Saw Chain 17 Replacing Saw Chain 18 STORAGE 19 TECHNICAL SERVICE 19 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 19 REPAIR SERVICE 19 Warranty ...

Page 3: ...fflers or ear plugs hair covering to contain long hair face or dust mask if working in dusty areas 10 Before cutting always provide the following clear work area secure footing planned retreat path from falling tree 11 Inspecttreebeforecuttingdown Makesurethereare no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock this saw has a polarized plug one blade is wider...

Page 4: ... with substitute The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running Use firm grip Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles Keep all safety items in place on saw Make sure they work properly Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height Keep solid footing and balance at all times Stand slightly to left side of saw This keeps your body from be...

Page 5: ...Chain saw without chain and guide bar Also known as saw body Pushback Kickback Pinch Rapidpushbackofchain saw Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched caught or contacts a foreign object PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 2 Chain Saw Model Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that re duces chance of kickback Replacement Chain Chain tha...

Page 6: ...when not in use Connect extension cord to power cord and power supply Use built in cord hitch or knot method inset to secure together See Extension Cords page 9 for correct size Use both hands to grip chain saw Push lockout button forward with right thumb and squeeze trigger Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut For complete information concerning your saw and its proper usa...

Page 7: ...ainwillcausechain guidebar and sprocket to wear rapidly IMPORTANT Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty For additional information call 1 800 626 2237 New saw chains will stretch Check chain tension frequently when first used and tighten when chain becomes loose around guide bar Open lever Ifchainbecomesloosearoundguide bar allow chain...

Page 8: ...entstheextensioncordfrombeingpulledloose during use To use form a loop with the end of the extension cord insert loop into slot in rear of handle and place loop over cord hitch see Figure 4 Gently pull loop against cord hitch until slack is removed Plug extension cord into chain saw cord Note An optional method of retaining the extension cord is shown in Figure 5 Use this method with larger gauge ...

Page 9: ...n Switch Lockout Button Trigger CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW 1 Connect saw to extension cord Connect exten sion cord to power supply 2 Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying on ground This will keep chain from touching ground as it cuts through log Touching ground with moving chain will dull chain 3 Use both hands to grip saw Always use left hand to grip front handle and right hand to grip...

Page 10: ...er uncut directly behind felling notch see Figure 8 This uncut portion acts as a hinge The hinge helps keep tree from twisting and falling in wrong direction WARNING Be alert for falling over head limbs Watch your footing while exiting area 3 As felling cut nears hinge tree should begin to fall Note If needed drive wedges into felling cut to control direction of fall If tree settles back and pinch...

Page 11: ...tting Log may roll after cutting Never try cutting through two logs at sametime Thiscouldincreasetherisk of kickback While cutting log never hold log with your hand leg or foot While cutting log never allow another person to hold log Turnoffandunplugsawbeforemoving from one place to another Log Supported On One End 1 Make first cut on underside of log see Figure 11 Use top of guide bar to make thi...

Page 12: ...sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet Follow directions below to trim a tree 1 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 13 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...

Page 13: ...f this debris may be required To properly clear debris from the sprocket cover 1 Unplug chain saw 2 Grasp and pull open chain tensioning lever see Figure 14 WARNING Use caution when clear ing debris that is around chain Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protec tive gloves when working around or handling chain 7 Once debris has been removed re assemble the sprocket cover to the chain saw See Spr...

Page 14: ...forth until adjustment block drops into adjusting hole on guide bar Note It might be helpful to verify this assembly by looking through the opening in the bottom of the sprocket cover 4 Place lever in open position onto sprocket cover see Figure 18 5 Insert low head cap screw through lever and sprocket cover IMPORTANT The low head cap screw must be inserted into the countersunk hole in the pivot p...

Page 15: ...ng sol vents 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 Normal Guide Bar Maintenance 1 Remove sprocket cover see Clearing Sprocket Cover of Debris page 14 2 Remove saw chain 3 Remove E ring and sprocket support see Figure 20 4 Remove guide bar 5 Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodi cally ...

Page 16: ... chain is backwards saw will vibrate badly and will not cut Install Guide Bar 1 Place guide bar onto guide bar bolts see Figure 20 page 16 2 Place sprocket support over guide bar and secure in place with E ring see Figure 20 page 16 3 Place saw chain around sprocket along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose see Figure 22 Note Make sure cutting edges of saw chain are facing in right d...

Page 17: ...ng service machine sharpen chain This will insure even filing Figure 25 Depth Gauge Tool On Chain Flat File Depth Gauge Slot Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Replacement saw chains may be available at your local hardware or home improvement store The following list gives the specifications for replace ment chains All chains will be 050 gauge 3 8 pitch 16 chains have 58 drive l...

Page 18: ...in failure All Models 1 Clogged oil slot in guide bar 2 Oil is too thick Models with Automatic Oiler 1 Vent in oil cap clogged 2 Filter in oil reservoir clogged 3 Pump damaged do not use saw 1 Chain is loose 2 Guide bar and chain not as sembled correctly Saw damaged Do not use saw Oil cap is not secure REMEDY See Install Guide Bar page 17 See Sharpening Saw Chain pages 17 and 18 Extension cord wir...

Page 19: ...6AWB Chainsaw Guide Bar 4 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Sprocket Cover 5 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Lift and Dial Lever 6 LD3516AWB Chainsaw E Ring Retainer 7 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Sprocket Support 8 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Sprocket Gear Kit 9 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Roller Bearing 10 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Drive Gear Metal 1 2 H 11 LD3516AWB Chainsaw Sprocket Gear 3 1 2 Diameter 616 791 0505 ...

Reviews: