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Instruction

Manual

14 A Chainsaw

3025736

Summary of Contents for 14 A

Page 1: ...model number 054 5764 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before using this product Instruction Manual 14 A Chainsaw 3025736 ...

Page 2: ... 5 07 oz 150 mL Chain Pitch 3 8 9 53 mm Chain Gauge 0 05 1 27 mm Drive Links 57 Bar Model E S TYPE AP16 56 507P 16 40 6 cm Chain Model E S TYPE 91VG57E 16 40 6 cm Replacement Chain Type 054 5684 4 Weight 10 lb 14 oz 4 94 kg Protection Class II 5FDIOJDBM 4QFDJªDBUJPOT 2 General Safety Rules 3 Know Your Chainsaw 11 Accessories 12 Exploded View 13 Parts List 14 Assembly 16 Troubleshooting 32 Symbols ...

Page 3: ... may result in FMFDUSJD TIPDL ªSF BOE PS TFSJPVT JOKVSZ Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refer to your electric corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool 1 Work area safety a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the QSFTFO...

Page 4: ...O VFODF PG ESVHT BMDPIPM or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in TFSJPVT QFSTPOBM JOKVSZ b Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate DPOEJUJPOT XJMM SFEVDF QFSTPOBM JOKVSJFT c Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is ...

Page 5: ...accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working conditions and...

Page 6: ...l reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain 10 Follow instructions for lubricating chain tensioning and changing accessories Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback 11 Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Greasy oily handles are slippery causing loss of control 12 Cut wood only Do not use chainsaw for ...

Page 7: ...ON CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge ...

Page 8: ...on of falls as illustrated in Figure 2 Make the lower IPSJ POUBM OPUDIJOH DVU 8 ªSTU 5IJT XJMM help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch X is being made 3 Felling back cut Make the felling back cut Y at least 2 5 cm higher than the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in Figure 2 Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the f...

Page 9: ...Figure 5 cut 1 3 the diameter from the underside underbuck 1 Then NBLF UIF ªOJTIFE DVU CZ PWFSCVDLJOH UP NFFU UIF ªSTU DVU 2 2 3 1 1 3 Figure 5 When the log is supported on both ends as illustrated in Figure 6 cut 1 3 the diameter from the top overbuck 1 Then make the ªOJTIFE DVU CZ VOEFSCVDLJOH UIF MPXFS UP NFFU UIF ªSTU DVU 1 2 2 3 1 3 Figure 6 When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill ...

Page 10: ...model number 054 5764 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 10 Figure 7 General Safety Rules ...

Page 11: ...Front Handle 6 Activation Lever for Kickback Brake Front Hand Guard 7 Guide Bar 8 Chain 9 Spiked Bumper 10 Plastic Chain Bar Blade Protection Cover 11 Locking Knob 12 IBJO 5FOTJPOJOH EKVTUNFOU Knob 13 Drive Sprocket 14 Guide Fins for Chain Bar 15 Symbol for Rotation and Cutting Direction 16 Chain Tensioning Catch 17 Chain Catcher 18 Fastening Bolt 19 Oil Level Gauge 20 Cover Plate Know Your Chains...

Page 12: ...18 12 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Refer to the accessory packaging for further details Store personnel can assist you and offer advice Blade Protection Cover 1 Chain 1 Bar 1 Accessories ...

Page 13: ... 87 91 93 95 94 88 18 21 9 5 4 3 2 1 82 81 15 13 12 11 10 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 29 30 86 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 80 56 79 48 27 28 37 36 35 31 33 32 34 78 57 41 43 44 45 46 47 42 39 38 92 89 77 59 26 6 8 7 96 90 14 58 67 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 76 69 70 68 83 71 72 73 74 75 ...

Page 14: ...ard Seat 1 21 Screw 1 22 Bearing 1 23 Gear Axle 1 24 Large Gear 1 25 Nut 1 26 Pawl 3 27 Small Gear 1 28 Washer 1 29 Bearing 1 30 Switch 1 Item Description QTY 31 Oil Tank Cover 1 32 Valve 1 33 Gland 1 34 Oil Bottle 1 35 Washer 1 36 Spring 1 37 Rubber Washer 1 38 Seat 1 39 Brake Board Pole 1 40 Guide Bar Cover 1 41 Screw 1 42 Spring 1 43 Brake 1 44 Spring 1 45 Washer 1 46 Screw 1 47 Wearable Washer...

Page 15: ...ke Board 1 72 Washer 1 73 Screw 1 74 Front Handle 1 75 Screw 3 76 Left Housing 1 77 Compression Spring 1 78 Screw 1 79 Gland 1 80 Elastic Ring 1 81 Power Wire 1 82 Cable Board 1 83 Lead 1 84 Screw 3 85 Clamping Plate 1 86 Pin 3 87 Brake Disc 1 88 Sponge 2 89 Brake Disc 1 Item Description QTY 90 Compression Block 1 91 Stater Bowel 1 92 Clamping Plate 1 93 Compression Spring 1 94 Clutch Drum 1 95 Ch...

Page 16: ...the slot around the guide bar 7 Ensure chain is in correct running direction by comparing with chain symbol 15 Ensure the chain tensioning catch 16 is facing outwards See Fig A 4 Fit the chain onto the drive sprocket 13 and guide the guide bar 7 so that the fastening CPMU BOE UXP HVJEF ªOT ªU JOUP UIF LFZXBZ PG UIF HVJEF CBS 4FF JH 5 Check to make sure all parts are seated properly and hold chain ...

Page 17: ... BOE correct tensioning Avoid tensioning the chain if it is hot as this will cause the chain to become over tensioned when it cools down 1MBDF UIF DIBJOTBX PO BOZ TVJUBCMF BU TVSGBDF 5VSO UIF DIBJO UFOTJPOJOH BEKVTUNFOU LOPC DMPDLXJTF 4FF JH BOE UIF DPSSFDU chain tension will be reached automatically The ratchet mechanism prevents the chain tension from loosening 3 The correct chain tension is rea...

Page 18: ...ig E 4FU DIBJOTBX PO BOZ TVJUBCMF TVSGBDF XJUI PJM ªMMFS DBQ GBDJOH VQXBSE MFBO BSFB BSPVOE UIF PJM ªMMFS DBQ XJUI DMPUI BOE VOTDSFX UIF DBQ CZ UVSOJOH JU DPVOUFS clockwise 3 Add bar and chain oil SAE30 until reservoir is full WPJE EJSU PS EFCSJT FOUFSJOH PJM UBOL SF TDSFX PJM ªMMFS DBQ BOE UJHIUFO Important To allow venting of the oil reservoir small breather channels are QSPWJEFE CFUXFFO UIF PJM...

Page 19: ...lug See Fig F2 2 An extension cord retainer is attached to the handle to reduce strain on the cord To use this feature simply double the extension cord as shown about 12 30 cm from the end and insert it into the end of the retainer Place the loop formed by doubling the cord over UIF IPPL 4FF JH FOUMZ UVH PO UIF DPSE UP FOTVSF UIBU JU JT ªSNMZ TJUVBUFE JO UIF retainer See Fig F4 3 Keep extension co...

Page 20: ...in brake 3 THE CHAIN BREAK BUILT IN MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC AND SYSTEMS See Fig H The manual chain brake is a safety mechanism activated through the front hand guard 6 when kickback occurs Chain stops immediately The following function check should be carried out at regular intervals 1 MANUAL CHAIN BRAKE push front hand guard forward position 2 and try starting the chainsaw The chain must not start T...

Page 21: ... ground Caution Do not touch the ground with the chain Ensure safety clearance of 8 20 DN G BO JODSFBTJOH PJM QBUUFSO EFWFMPQT UIF BVUPNBUJD PJMFS JT PQFSBUJOH ªOF G UIFSF JT no oil pattern despite a full oil reservoir see Troubleshooting 5 KICKBACK See Fig I1 I2 KICKBACK is the backward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when UIF TBX DIBJO OFBS UIF VQQFS UJQ PG UIF HVJEF C...

Page 22: ...Use the metal gripping teeth to secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut Use the spiked bumper 9 as a leverage point while cutting See Fig K Reset the gripping teeth at a low point when sawing thicker logs by pulling the chainsaw slightly backwards until the gripping teeth release and reposition at lower level to continue sawing Do not remove the saw completely from the wood Do not forc...

Page 23: ...VOMFTT TQFDJªDBMMZ USBJOFE to do so When cutting a limb that is under tension or compression be alert for springback 7 CUTTING LOGS Observe the following safety instructions Support logs so that the face sides at the cut do not close in against each other which would SFTVMU JO UIF DIBJO CFJOH KBNNFE PS QJODIFE 4FF JH WARNING 1PTJUJPO BOE TFU TIPSU MPHT TBGFUZ QSJPS UP TBXJOH 4BX POMZ XPPE PS XPPEF...

Page 24: ...hen sawing logs supported on only one end start the cut from CFMPX BCPVU PG UIF EJBNFUFS JOUP UIF MPH BOE ªOJTI UIF DVU GSPN BCPWF JO PSEFS UP BWPJE MPH TQMJUUJOH PS KBNNJOH PG UIF DIBJOTBX 9 FELLING TREES See Fig O Always wear hard hat to protect head against falling branches The chainsaw can only be used to fell trees smaller in diameter than the length of the guide bar 1 Secure work area Ensure...

Page 25: ...ontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction Do not cut through the hinge As the felling 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...

Page 26: ...ter from the underside VOEFSCVDL 5IFO NBLF UIF ªOJTIFE DVU CZ PWFSCVDLJOH UP NFFU UIF ªSTU DVU 4FF JH 3 When the log is supported on both ends as illustrated cut 1 3 the diameter from the top PWFSCVDL 5IFO NBLF UIF ªOJTIFE DVU CZ VOEFSCVDLJOH UIF MPXFS UP NFFU UIF ªSTU DVU 4FF Fig S When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log as illustrated When cutting through to maintain c...

Page 27: ...HFE DPNQPOFOUT IFDL UIBU DPWFST BOE HVBSET BSF VOEBNBHFE BOE DPSSFDUMZ ªUUFE WARNING DO NOT use the chainsaw if it has any broken parts ALWAYS have damaged missing worn or broken parts replaced before using NOTE WHEN SERVICING a tool use only identical replacement parts Use of unauthorized QBSUT PS GBJMVSF UP GPMMPX NBJOUFOBODF JOTUSVDUJPOT NBZ DSFBUF B SJTL PG FMFDUSJD TIPDL PS JOKVSZ If the repl...

Page 28: ... screws and nuts tight Inspect power cord often If damaged have repaired by authorized service centre Never carry chain saw by power cord Never yank power cord to unplug it Keep power cord from heat oil and sharp edges Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged 4 When servicing use only identical replacement parts 5 When not in use always store chainsaw In a high or locked place out of c...

Page 29: ...S TBX JO UIF SFQBJS QBSUT MJTU PS PO UIF EFDBM MPDBUFE PO UIF DIBJOTBX Replacing Changing Chain and Guide Bar Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain stops Only use replacement chain noted in this manual Inspect guide bar before replacing chain A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe and will damage chain It will also make cutting harder Fit the chain and guide bar as descri...

Page 30: ...ust force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips chain is dull LUBRICATING SPROCKET WARNING Wear heavy duty gloves when performing any maintenance or service to this tool Always remove the battery pack before performing any service or maintenance on this tool NOTE It is not necessary to remove the chain or bar when lubricating the guide bar sprocket 1 Clean the bar a...

Page 31: ...e Clean the area under the cover plate the drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using a soft brush Clean oil outlet with a clean cloth If the chainsaw is to be stored for a longer period of time clean chain and chain bar Store in a secure dry place out of the reach of children P OPU QMBDF PUIFS PCKFDUT PO UIF DIBJOTBX 5P QSFWFOU MFBLBHF FOTVSF NBDIJOF JT MFGU JO B IPSJ POUBM QPTJUJPO PJM ªMMFS DB...

Page 32: ... passage clogged 3FªMM PJM Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet Kickback brake run down brake Brake does not stop chain Contact service agent Chain chain bar overheats No oil in reservoir 7FOU JO PJM ªMMFS DBQ DMPHHFE Oil passage clogged Chain is over tensioned Dull chain 3FªMM PJM Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet EKVTU MPDLJOH LOPC Sharpen chain or replace Chainsaw rips vibrates does not saw prop...

Page 33: ... minute Read The Operator s Manual 5P SFEVDF UIF SJTL PG JOKVSZ VTFS NVTU SFBE JOTUSVDUJPO manual Ear Protection Wear ear protection Operation condition Do not expose to rain Li ion Battery Lithium ion Separate collection battery must be recycled Wear eye protection Wear dust mask Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut POUBDU PG UIF HVJEF CBS UJQ XJUI BOZ PCKFDU TIPV...

Page 34: ... contact us 1 866 523 5218 34 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Name Designation Explanation Wear head protection Wear protective gloves Wear protective footwear 10 m Warning of danger from overhead electric power lines Symbols ...

Page 35: ...s These parts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of retail purchase HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available by calling the toll free helpline at 1 866 523 5218 The factory will not accept the return of a complete unit unless prior written permission has been extended by YA...

Page 36: ...Made in China Imported by Yardworks Canada Toronto Canada M4S 2B8 ...

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