FIRST EDITIONPART NO. 101414-01

Printed in U.S.A.Price $1.00

WARNING ICON G 001

M R di I

OWNER’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC CHAINSAWSEL14 and EL16

®

2 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

SAFETYWARNINGS

BEFORE OPERATING SAW1. Read and understand this owner’s

manual before operating chain saw.

2. Watch what you are doing. Use commonsense. Do not operate saw when you aretired.

3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Donot use chain saw for purpose notintended. Do not use for cutting plastic,masonry, etc.

4. Only well-instructed adults shouldoperate chain saw. Never allow childrento operate chain saw.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted onmodel plate of chain saw.

6. Use only extension cords marked foroutdoor use. See page 8 for extensioncord requirements.

7. Do not operate chain saw• while under the influence of alcohol,

medication, or drugs• in rain or in damp or wet areas• where highly flammable liquids or

gases are present• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or

not fully and securely assembled• if trigger does not turn saw on and off.

Chain must stop moving when yourelease trigger. Have faulty switchreplaced by authorized service center.

• while in a hurry• while in tree or on a ladder unless

trained to do so

8. Wear snug-fitting clothes whenoperating chain saw. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry. They can get caughtin moving saw chain.

Make certain you read andunderstand all Safety Warningson pages 2 and 3. Improper useof this chain saw can causesevere injury or death from fire,electrical shock, body contactwith moving chain, or fallingwood.

9. Wear the following safety gear whenoperating chain saw.• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber

gloves when working outdoors)• steel-toed safety footwear with non-

skid soles• eye protection such as safety glasses,

goggles, or face screen• safety hard hat• ear mufflers or ear plugs• hair covering to contain long hair• face or dust mask (if working in dusty

areas)

10. Before cutting, always provide thefollowing:

• clear work area• secure footing• planned retreat path from falling tree

11. Inspect tree before cutting down. Makesure there are no dead limbs or branchesthat may fall on you.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, thissaw has a polarized plug (one blade iswider than the other). This plug will fitin a polarized outlet only one way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outletof your extension cord, reverse the plug.If it still does not fit, a polarizedextension cord will be necessary. Donot change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING SAW1. Stay alert. Use common sense while

operating chain saw.2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas

invite injuries.3. Be aware of extension cord while

operating chain saw. Be careful not totrip over cord. Keep cord away fromchain and operator at all times.

4. Keep children, animals, and bystandersaway from chain saw and extensioncord. Only chain saw user should be inwork area.

5. Do not cut down a tree unless you aretrained or have expert help.

6. If two or more persons perform buckingand felling operations at the same time,provide plenty of distance betweenoperations. Provide distance of at leasttwice the height of tree being felled.

7. Secure wood you are cutting by usingclamps or chocks.

8. Grip chain saw firmly with both hands.Never operate chain saw with one hand.Never use hand guard as handle.

9. Keep finger off trigger until ready tomake cut.

10. Before starting chain saw, make surechain is not touching anything.

11. To guard against electrical shock, avoidbody contact with grounded objectssuch as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

12. Keep all parts of body away from chainwhen saw is running.

13. Do not force chain saw while cutting.Apply light pressure. It will do the jobbetter and safer at the rate for which itwas intended.

14. Cut small brush and saplings withextreme care. Slender material maycatch in chain and be whipped towardyou. This could also pull you offbalance.

15. When cutting limb or tree trunk that isunder tension, use extreme caution. Bealert for wood springing back. Whenwood tension is released, limb couldspring back and strike operator causingsevere injury or death.

16. Carry chain saw from one place toanother

• with saw stopped and unplugged• by holding front handle (never use

hand guard as handle)• with finger off trigger• with guide bar and chain to rear

3101414

OWNER’S MANUALKICKBACK

WARNING: Kickback mayoccur when the nose or tip of theguide bar touches an object, orwhen the wood closes in andpinches the saw chain in the cut.Tip contact in some cases maycause a lightning fast reversereaction, kicking the guide barup and back towards the operator.Pinching the saw chain along thetop of the guide bar may push theguide bar rapidly back towardsthe operator. Either of thesereactions may cause you to losecontrol of the saw which couldresult in serious injury to user.

Kickback Safety Devices OnThis Saw

This saw has a low-kickback chain andreduced kickback guide bar. Both itemsreduce the chance of kickback. Kickbackcan still occur with this saw.

Properly install front hand guard. This itemcan reduce injuries from kickback. Followassembly instructions on page 6. Do notremove front hand guard. Do not replacefront hand guard with substitute.

The following steps will reduce the risk ofkickback.

• Use both hands to grip saw while sawis running. Use firm grip. Thumbs andfingers must wrap around saw handles.

• Keep all safety items in place on saw.Make sure they work properly.

• Do not overreach or cut aboveshoulder height.

• Keep solid footing and balance at alltimes

• Stand slightly to left side of saw. Thiskeeps your body from being in directline with chain.

• Do not let guide bar nose touchanything when chain is moving (seeFigure 1).

Direction

90°Quadrant

Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: DoNot Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch ObjectWhile Chain is Moving

Do Not LetGuide BarTouch Here

MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE OF CHAIN SAW1. Unplug chain saw from power source

• when not in use• before moving from one place to

another• before servicing• before changing accessories or

attachments, such as saw chain andguard

2. Inspect chain saw before and after eachuse. Check saw closely if guard or otherpart has been damaged. Check for anydamage that may affect operator safetyor operation of saw. Check for alignmentor binding of moving parts. Check forbroken or damaged parts. Do not usechain saw if damage affects safety oroperation. Have damage repaired byauthorized service center.

3. Maintain chain saw with care.

• Never expose saw to rain.• Keep chain sharp, clean, and

lubricated for better and saferperformance.

• Follow steps outlined in this manualto sharpen chain.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free ofoil and grease.

• Keep all screws and nuts tight.• Inspect power cord often. If damaged,

have repaired by authorized servicecenter.

• 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 identicalreplacement parts.

5. When not in use, always store chain saw

• in a high or locked place, out ofchildren’s reach

• in a dry place• in a carrying case or with scabbard

over guide bar

Keep this manual for reference. It is yourguide to safe and proper operation of thischain saw.

• Never try cutting through two logs atsame time. Only cut one log at a time.

• Do not bury guide bar nose or tryplunge cut (boring into wood usingguide bar nose).

• Watch for shifting of wood or otherforces that may pinch chain.

• Use extreme caution when re-enteringa previous cut.

• Use low-kickback chain and guide barsupplied with this chain saw. Onlyreplace these parts with chains andguide bars listed in this manual.

• Never use dull or loose chain. Keepchain sharp with proper tension.

• Do not hand sharpen chain onautomatic chain sharpening (FastSharp) models.

Saw Maintenance and KickbackSafety

Follow maintenance instructions in thismanual. Proper cleaning of saw and chainand guide bar maintenance can reducechances of kickback. Inspect and maintainsaw after each use. This will increase theservice life of your saw. Note: Even withproper sharpening, risk of kickback canincrease with each sharpening.

4 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

CHAIN SAW NAMESAND TERMSBucking Process of cutting a felled tree orlog into lengths.

Felling Process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree.Make this cut on opposite side of tree fromnotching cut.

Front Handle Located at front of sawbody.

Front Hand Guard Shield between fronthandle and guide bar. Protects left handwhile using saw.

Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from sawbody. The guide bar supports and guideschain.

Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.

Kickback Quick backward and upwardmotion of guide bar. Kickback may occurwhen tip of guide bar touches an objectwhile chain is moving. The guide bar willkick up and back towards operator.

Limbing Process of cutting limb(s) from afelled tree.

Low-Kickback Chain Chain that reduceschance of kickback as required by ANSIB175.1.

Normal Cutting Position Stance usedwhile making bucking and felling cuts.

Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directsfall of tree.

Oiler Control System for oiling guide barand chain.

Power Head Chain saw without chain andguide bar. Also known as saw body.

Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapidpushback of chain saw. Pushback may oc-cur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched,caught, or contacts a foreign object.

Rear Handle Handle located at rear of sawbody.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide barthat reduces chance of kickback.

Replacement Chain Chain that complieswith ANSI B175.1 when used with a spe-cific saw. It may not meet ANSI require-ments when used with other saws.

Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain havingcutting teeth for cutting wood. The motordrives chain. The guide bar supports chain.

Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth atfront of saw body beside guide bar. Keepspiked bumper in contact with wood whenfelling or bucking. It helps maintain posi-tion of saw while cutting.

Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.

Switch Device that completes or interruptselectrical circuit to motor of saw.

Switch Linkage This device connectsswitch to trigger. It moves switch when yousqueeze trigger.

Switch Lockout Device that reduces acci-dental starting of saw.

Trigger Device that turns saw on and off.Squeezing trigger turns saw on.

Releasing trigger turns saw off.

Trimming (Pruning) Process of cuttinglimb(s) from a living tree.

Undercut An upward cut from undersideof log or limb. This is done while in normalcutting position and cutting with top ofguide bar.

5101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power Cord

Rear HandGuard

RearHandle

Front HandGuard

Guide Bar

Spike

SawChain

Guide BarNose

Scabbard

Oil Cap

TriggerSwitchLockout

MotorHousing

Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw

Oil Level Sight Hole(located on saw body,hidden by front handle)

Front Handle

PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION

UNPACKING1. Remove all items from carton.

2. Check all items for any shippingdamage. If you find any damage or ifany parts are missing, promptly informdealer where you bought chain saw.

6 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

MountingStand-Outs

Guide BarBolts

Guide BarNuts

AdjustingHole

GuideBar

TappingScrew

SawChain

CuttingEdge

CuttingEdge

TowardsGuideBar Nose

Front HandGuard

DriveSprocket

Figure 3 - Assembling Guide Bar, Chain, and Hand Guard

AdjustingPlate

AdjustingScrew

SprocketSupport

Figure 4 - Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar

AdjustingBlock

ASSEMBLYNote: Some models are pre assembled. As-sembly is not needed on these models.

See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, page 7.

WARNING: Cutting edges onchain are sharp. Use protectivegloves when handling chain.

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chainsaw in vise during assembly.

The plastic hardware bag should include:

• two guide bar bolts

• two guide bar nuts

• one Phillips-head tapping screw

• automatic chain sharpener (Fast Sharpmodels only)

1. Lay chain out flat.

2. Install front hand guard onto saw body.Do this by pressing two mounting stand-outs on hand guard into hex-shapedholes in saw body (see Figure 3).

3 Insert tapping screw through hand guardand into saw handle. Tighten screwfirmly.

4. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise(see Figure 4). Continue to turn adjustingscrew until adjusting block is to rear ofadjusting plate.

5. Install guide bar onto saw body. Placerear of guide bar between adjusting plateand sprocket support.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to insertadjusting block into oval adjusting holeon guide bar.

6. Line up holes on sprocket support withcenter slot on guide bar and holes in sawbody.

7. Insert guide bar bolts through front handguard, saw body, center slot of guide bar,and sprocket support. Attach guide barnuts to guide bar bolts.

IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nutsfinger tight only. Make sure adjustingblock is in oval adjusting hole on guidebar.

8. Place chain around drive sprocket, thenalong top groove of guide bar and aroundguide bar nose. Note: Make sure cuttingedges of chain are facing the rightdirection. Position chain so cutting edgeson top of guide bar face guide bar nose(see Figure 3).

CAUTION: Do not place chainon saw backwards. If chain isbackwards, saw will vibrate badlyand will not cut.

9. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow stepsunder Saw Chain Tension Adjustment,page 7.

7101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

PUSHTOSHARPEN

INSTALLING AUTOMATICCHAIN SHARPENER(Fast Sharp Models Only)1. Screw automatic chain sharpener into

threaded hole.

2. Continue turning automatic chainsharpener until you hear five (5) clicks.

AutomaticChainSharpener

Figure 5 - Automatic Chain Sharpener(Fast Sharp Models Only)

ASSEMBLYContinued

Note: For pre assembled models, the sawchain tension is properly set at factory. Anew chain will stretch. Check new chainafter first few minutes of operation. Allowchain to cool down. Follow steps below toreadjust saw chain tension.

1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guidebar nuts are only finger tight (see Figure3, page 6). Also make sure adjustingblock is in oval adjusting hole on guidebar (see Figure 3 and 4, page 6).

2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until allslack is out of chain (see Figure 6).Note: There should be no gap betweenside links of chain and bottom of guidebar (see Figure 7).

3. Wearing protective gloves, move chainaround guide bar. Chain should movefreely. If chain does not move freely,loosen chain by turning adjusting screwcounterclockwise.

4. After chain tension is correct, tightenguide bar nuts firmly. If not, guide barwill move and loosen chain tension. Thiswill increase the risk of kickback. Thiscan also damage saw. Note: A new chainwill stretch. Check new chain after firstfew minutes of operation. Allow chainto cool down. Readjust chain tension.

SAW CHAINTENSIONADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Unplug chain sawfrom power source beforeadjusting saw chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges onchain are sharp. Use protectivegloves when handling chain.

WARNING: Maintain properchain tension always. A loosechain will increase the risk ofkickback. A loose chain may jumpout of guide bar groove. This mayinjure operator and damagechain. A loose chain will causechain, guide bar, and sprocket towear rapidly.

Figure 6 - Turning Adjusting Screw

Guide Bar

CorrectTension

Guide Bar

Gap

IncorrectTension

Guide BarNuts

Figure 7 - Saw Chain Adjustment

1. Remove oil cap.

2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil.Note: For temperatures below 30°F, useSAE #10 oil. For temperatures above75°F, use SAE #40 oil.

3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil capfirmly for good seal. This will avoid oilseepage from tank.

4. Wipe off excess oil.

Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw isnot in use. Empty oil tank after each use toprevent seepage.

FILLING OIL TANK

8 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

CUTTING WITH THE CHAINSAW1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect

extension cord to power supply.

2. Make sure section of log to be cut is notlaying on ground. This will keep chainfrom touching ground as it cuts throughlog. Touching ground with moving chainwill dull chain.

3. Use both hands to grip saw. Always useleft hand to grip front handle and righthand to grip rear handle. Use firm grip.Thumbs and fingers must wrap aroundsaw handles (see Figure 10).

4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feetapart. Divide your weight evenly on bothfeet.

SwitchLockout

Trigger

Figure 10 - Switch Lockout and TriggerLocation

OPERATING CHAINSAW

EXTENSION CORDSUse proper extension cords with this saw.Use only extension cords marked for out-door use. The cord must be marked withsuffix W or W-A following the cord typedesignation. Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.

Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cordmust be heavy enough to carry currentneeded. An undersized cord will cause volt-age drop at saw. Saw will lose power andoverheat. Follow cord size requirementslisted below.

Cord AWG CordLength Size25 feet 1650 feet 16

100 feet 14150 feet 12

Keep cord away from cutting area. Makesure cord does not catch on branches or logsduring cutting. Inspect cords often. Replacedamaged cords.

The extension cord may come undone fromthe power cord during use. To avoid this,make a knot with the two cords as shown inFigure 8 below.

ExtensionCord

Chain SawPower Cord

Figure 8 - Tying Extension Cord andPower Cord in Knot

OILING CHAINAlways check oil level before using saw. Tooil chain, press oil cap. Do not attempt tooperate the oiler while cutting with the saw.Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain. Pressoil cap at least once before each cut. Checkoil level often by looking at oil sight levelhole. Oil sight level hole is on left side ofsaw, between front handle and front handguard.

WARNING: Read andunderstand this owner’s manualbefore operating this saw. Makecertain you read and understandall Safety Warnings. Improper useof this chain saw can causesevere injury or death from fire,electrical shock, or body contactwith moving chain, or fallingwood.

Figure 9 - Pressing Oil Cap to Oil Chain

5. When ready to make a cut, press inswitch lockout with right thumb andsqueeze trigger (see Figure 10). This willturn saw on. Releasing trigger will turnsaw off. Make sure saw is running at fullspeed before starting a cut.

6. When starting a cut, place moving chainagainst wood. Hold saw firmly in placeto avoid possible bouncing or skating(sideways movement) of saw.

7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do notforce saw. The motor will overload andcan burn out. It will do the job better andsafer at the rate for which it wasintended.

8. Remove saw from a cut with sawrunning at full speed. Stop saw byreleasing trigger. Make sure chain hasstopped before setting saw down.

9. Practice until you can maintain a steady,even cutting rate.

9101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

Figure 13 - Felling A Tree

Directionof Fall

2"1st Cut -LowerNotch Cut

2nd Cut -UpperNotch Cut

Hinge

2Inches

3rd Cut -Felling Cut

WARNING: Do not cut all theway through tree. Leave abouttwo inches of tree diameter uncutdirectly behind felling notch (seeFigure 13). This uncut portion actsas a hinge. The hinge helps keeptree from twisting and falling inwrong direction.

WARNING: Be alert for fallingoverhead limbs. Watch yourfooting while exiting area.

Felling is the process of cutting down a tree.Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feetapart. Divide your weight evenly on bothfeet. Follow directions below to fell a tree.

Before Felling a Tree1. Before felling, inspect tree. Make sure

there are no dead limbs or branches thatmay fall on you. Study natural lean oftree, location of larger branches, andwind direction. This will help you judgewhich way tree will fall.

2. Clear work area around tree.

3. Plan and clear a retreat path beforefelling. Make retreat path opposite toplanned direction of fall of tree and at45° angle (see Figure 12).

4. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,staples, and wire from tree where youwill make felling cuts.

5. Stay on uphill side when felling tree.Tree could roll or slide downhill afterfalling.

WARNING:• Avoid kickback. Kickback can

result in severe injury or death.See Kickback , page 2 to avoidrisk of kickback.

• Do not fell a tree without ampleskill or expert help.

• Keep children, animals, andbystanders away from areawhen felling a tree.

• If two or more persons performbucking and felling operations

WARNING: When felling a tree,be aware of your surroundings.Do not endanger any person,strike utility lines, or causeproperty damage. If tree strikesutility lines, contact utilitycompany at once.

Figure 12 - Retreat Path From Tree

Directionof Fall

RetreatPath

RetreatPath

45°

Tree

FELLING A TREE(Cutting Down a Tree)

Felling ProcedureA) Felling Notch

A properly placed felling notch will deter-mine direction tree will fall. Place fellingnotch on side of tree in direction you wanttree to fall (see Figure 13). Follow direc-tions below to create a felling notch.

1. Make lower notch cut as close to groundas possible. Hold saw so guide bar ishorizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter of treetrunk (see Figure 13). Note: Alwaysmake this horizontal lower notch cutfirst. If you make this cut second, treecan pinch chain or guide bar.

2. Start upper notch cut the same distanceabove first cut as first cut is deep.

Example: If lower notch cut is eightinches deep, start upper notch cut eightinches above it. Cut downward at 45°angle. The upper notch cut should meetend of lower notch cut (see Figure 13).

3. Remove tree trunk wedge created bynotching cuts.

B) Felling Cut1. Make felling cut two inches higher than

lower notch cut and on opposite side oftree (see Figure 13). Keep felling cutparallel to lower notch cut.

2. Cut towards notch.

3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree shouldbegin to fall. Note: If needed, drivewedges into felling cut to controldirection of fall. If tree settles back andpinches chain, drive wedges into fellingcut to remove saw. Only use wedgesmade of wood, plastic, or aluminum.Never use wedge made of steel. Thiscould cause kickback and damage tochain.

4. When tree begins to fall, quickly

• remove saw from felling cut

• release trigger to turn saw off

• put saw down

• exit area using retreat path

10 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWBUCKING A LOG

Figure 15 - Bucking Log With EntireLength On Ground

WARNING: Avoid kickback.Kickback can result in severeinjury or death. See Kickback ,page 2 to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING:• If on slope, make sure log will

not roll down hill. Secure logby using wooden stakes. Drivewooden stakes into ground ondownhill side of log. Stand onuphill side of log while cutting.Log may roll after cutting.

• Never try cutting through twologs at same time. This couldincrease the risk of kickback.

• While cutting log, never holdlog with your hand, leg, or foot.

• While cutting log, never allowanother person to hold log.

• Turn off and unplug saw beforemoving from one place toanother.

Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections.Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feetapart. Divide your weight evenly on bothfeet. When possible, raise log or section offground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks,etc.

When cutting through log, maintain controlby reducing cutting pressure near end of cut.Do not relax your grip on chain saw handles.Do not let moving chain touch ground.Ground will dull moving chain. After cut-ting through log, release trigger to turn sawoff before moving saw.

Follow directions below to buck a log.

LIMBING A TREE

Figure 14 - Limbing A Tree

WARNING: When cutting limbthat is under tension, use extremecaution. Be alert for woodspringing back. When woodtension is released, limb couldspring back and strike operatorcausing severe injury or death.

WARNING: Avoid kickback.Kickback can result in severeinjury or death. See Kickback ,page 2 to avoid risk of kickback.

Limbing is removing branches from a fallentree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keepfeet apart. Divide your weight evenly onboth feet. Do not remove larger limbs undertree that support log off ground. Removeeach limb with one cut (see Figure 14).Clear cut limbs from work area often. Thiswill help maintain a safe work area.

Make sure you start your cut where limbwill not pinch saw during cutting. To avoidpinching, start cut on freely hanging limbsfrom above limb. Start cut on limbs undertension from under limb. If pinch occurs,turn saw off, lift limb, and remove saw.

Entire Length Of Log OnGround1. Cut log from top (see Figure 15).

Figure 16 - Bucking Log When Log IsSupported On One End

1st Cut

2nd Cut

OPERATING CHAINSAW Continued

Log Supported On One End1. Make first cut on underside of log (see

Figure 16). Use top of guide bar to makethis cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of log.This cut will keep section from

splintering when cut.

2. Make second cut directly above first cut.Cut down to meet first cut. This cut willkeep log from pinching guide bar andchain.

11101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st Cut

Figure 17 - Bucking Log When Log IsSupported On Both Ends

2nd Cut

TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)

Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb

WARNING: Avoid kickback.Kickback can result in severeinjury or death. See Kickback ,page 2 to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: Do not operatechain saw while

• in a tree• on a ladder or any other

unstable surface• in any awkward position

You may lose control of sawcausing severe injury.

WARNING: Do not cut limbshigher than your shoulders.

CAUTION: Seek professionalhelp if facing conditions beyondyour ability.

Trimming a tree is the process of cuttinglimbs from a living tree. Make sure yourfooting is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide yourweight evenly on both feet. Follow direc-tions below to trim a tree.

1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunkon underside of limb. Use top of guidebar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 throughdiameter of limb (see Figure 11).

2. Move two to four inches farther out onlimb. Make second cut from above limb.Continue cut until you cut limb off.

3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk aspossible on underside of limb stub. Usetop of guide bar to make this cut. Cut1/3 through diameter of stub.

4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut.Cut down to meet third cut. This willremove limb stub.

2" to 4"

6"

1st Cut -Pruning Undercut(to avoid splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut(to avoid splintering)

2nd Cut -Pruning Cut(to avoid pinching)

4th Cut -Final StubCut

Log Supported On Both Ends1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure

17). Cut 1/3 through diameter of log.This cut will keep section fromsplintering when cut.

2. Make second cut on underside of log,directly under first cut. Use top of guidebar to make this cut. Cut up to meet firstcut. This will keep log from pinchingguide bar and chain.

12 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

CLEANING SAW BODY

CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE

Guide BarWith Uneven

Wear

Figure 18 - Guide Bar Cross Section Show-ing Uneven Bar Wear

Guide BarGroove

Guide Bar

NOTICE: Below are instructionsfor servicing your chain saw. Anyservicing not mentioned belowshould be done by an authorizedservice center.

WARNING: Unplug chain sawfrom power source beforeservicing. Severe injury or deathcould occur from electrical shockor body contact with movingchain.

WARNING: Cutting edges onchain are sharp. Use protectivegloves when handling chain.

WARNING: When cleaningsaw body,• do not submerge saw in any

liquids• do not use products that

contain ammonia, chlorine, orabrasives

• do not use chlorinated cleaningsolvents, carbon tetrachloride,kerosene, or gasoline

CARE OF GUIDE BARUneven bar wear causes most guide barproblems. Incorrect sharpening of chaincutter and depth gauge settings often causethis. When bar wears unevenly, it widensguide bar groove (see Figure 18). This causeschain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will notcut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.

Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain.A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. Aworn or damaged guide bar will damagechain. It will also make cutting harder.

Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth damp-ened with a mild soap and water mixture.Wipe saw body to clean.

Normal GuideBar

Figure 19 - Guide Bar Maintenance

Flat File

Burr

Oil Slot

Cleaning Groove WithPutty Knife

Guide Bar

Normal Guide Bar Maintenance1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.

2. Remove sawdust from guide bar grooveperiodically. Use putty knife or wire.

3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.

4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar.Use flat file to make side edges square.

Replace guide bar when

• bar is bent or cracked

• inside groove of bar is badly worn

Note: When replacing guide bar, see Re-placement Parts and Accessories, on backcover, for proper bar.

13101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING: Unplug chain sawfrom power source beforeservicing. Severe injury or deathcould occur from electrical shockor body contact with movingchain.

WARNING: Cutting edges onchain are sharp. Use protectivegloves when handling chain.

Figure 20 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain

FILE

HO

LDE

R

30° GuideMark File Guide

FilingDirection

Note: This illustrationshows file guideplacement and filingdirection forsharpening cutters onleft side of chain.

5/32" RoundFile

Figure 21 - Chain Part Locations

Right Side ofChain

Left Side ofChain

Groove

GrooveDepth Gauge(left side of chain) Depth Gauge

(right sideof chain)

Top Plate(left side of chain)

Top Plate(right side of chain)

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN(Non-Fast Sharp Model)

Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut fasterand more safely. A dull chain will causeundue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motorwear. If you must force chain into wood andcutting creates only sawdust with few largechips, chain is dull.

Items Needed to Sharpen Chain

Purchase these items from your local dealer,hardware store, or chain saw supplies outlet.

• 5/32" round file • Depth gauge tool• File guide • Vise• Medium sized flat file

Sharpening Cutters

Use file guide for 30° filing.

1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see SawChain Tension Adjustment, page 7).

2. Clamp guide bar in vise to hold sawsteady. Note: Do not clamp chain.

3. Press 5/32" round file (attached to fileguide) into groove between top plate anddepth gauge on chain. File guide shouldrest on both top plate and depth gauge(see Figures 20 and 21). Note: File atmidpoint of guide bar.

4. Hold file guide level. Make sure 30°mark on file guide is parallel to centerof guide bar (see Figure 20). This willinsure that you file cutters at 30° angle.

5. File from inside towards outside of cutteruntil sharp. Only file in this one direction(see Figure 20). Note: Two or threestrokes with file should sharpen cutter.

6. After each cutter if sharpened, movechain forward to sharpen next cutter. Fileall cutters on one side of chain.

7. Move to other side of chain and repeatprocess. Continued

14 101414

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

PUSHTOSHARPEN

Filing Cutter Depth Gauges

The cutter depth gauge clearance is reducedas cutters are sharpened. After every secondor third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.

1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmlyacross top of two cutters. Make suredepth gauge enters slot in depth gaugetool (see Figure 22).

2. Use medium flat file. File depth gaugelevel with depth gauge tool.

3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file,round off front corner of cutter depthgauge (see Figure 23).

After several hand filings, have authorizedservice center or sharpening service ma-chine sharpen chain. This will insure evenfiling.

Figure 22 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain

Flat File

DepthGaugeSlot

Figure 23 - Round Off Front Corner OfDepth Gauge

DepthGaugeTool

Depth Gauge

Front Corner

.025"

CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCEContinued WARNING: Unplug chain saw

from power source beforeservicing. Severe injury or deathcould occur from electrical shockor body contact with movingchain.

WARNING: Cutting edges onchain are sharp. Use protectivegloves when handling chain.

WARNING: Do not hand-sharpen this Fast Sharp chain.Hand-sharpening chain willincrease risk of kickback.

Figure 24 - Turning Sharpener Knob

Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut fasterand more safely. A dull chain will causeundue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motorwear. If you must force chain into wood andcutting creates only sawdust with few largechips, chain is dull.

Follow the steps below to sharpen FastSharp chain. The automatic chain sharpenersharpens cutter, lowers cutter depth gauge,and adjusts guard drive link.

1. Adjust saw chain for proper tension (seeSaw Chain Tension Adjustment, page 7).

2. Clean out excess sawdust and woodchips from drive sprocket area.

3. Turn sharpener knob counterclockwiseuntil clicking stops (see Figure 24).

4. Turn sharpener knob clockwise until youhear five distinct clicks.

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN(Fast Sharp Model)

Figure 25 - Sharpening Fast Sharp Chain

SharpenerKnob

REPLACING SAW CHAINReplace chain when cutters are too worn tosharpen or when chain breaks. Only usereplacement chain noted in this manual.Always include new drive sprocket whenreplacing chain. This will maintain properdriving of chain. Note: For proper chain anddrive sprocket, see Replacement Parts andAccessories, on back cover.

5. Place saw on clean, flat surface.

6. Connect saw to power supply.

7. Hold saw, with both hands in normalcutting position.

8. Press in switch lockout with right thumband squeeze trigger.

9. Gently push on sharpener knob. Sawmust be running for chain to sharpen.

Note: Sparks appearing shows sharpeneris working (see Figure 25). If no sparksappear, continue to adjust sharpener oneclick at a time. After each click, presssharpener knob until light flow of sparksappears.

After several sharpenings, you must turnsharpener knob more to bring stone intoposition.

15101414

OWNER’S MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing.Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contactwith moving chain.

OBSERVED FAULTSaw runs, but does not cut.

Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.Cutting produces only sawdust with fewlarge chips.

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily.

Motor of saw does not run when you squeezetrigger.

Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move.

Chain does not get oil.

Chain comes off guide bar.

Saw smokes.

Saw leaks oil.

POSSIBLE CAUSEChain assembled backwards on guide bar

Chain is dull

Low power supply voltage

1. Switch lockout not pressed in to releasetrigger2. Extension cord connections loose3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker4. Bad motor brushes5. Open wiring circuit on saw

Gear train failure

1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar2. Oil is too thick

1. Chain is loose

2. Guide bar and chain not assembled right

Saw damaged. Do not use saw.

Oil cap is not secure.

REMEDYSee Assembly, page 6

See Sharpening Saw Chain, page 13 (non-Fast Sharp model) or page 14 (Fast Sharpmodel)

Extension cord wire size too small. SeeExtension Cords, page 8

1. Press in switch lockout before squeezingtrigger2. Check cord connections3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker4. See authorized service center5. See authorized service center

See authorized service center

1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling OilTank, page 7

1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain TensionAdjustment, page 72. See Assembly, page 6

See authorized service center

Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank whennot in use.

STORAGEIf storing saw for more than 30 days, followsteps below.

1. Drain oil tank.

2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain.Clean guide bar and chain by soaking inpetroleum based solvent or mild soapand water mixture.

3. Dry guide bar and chain.

4. Place chain in container filled with oil.This will prevent rust.

5. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surfaceof guide bar.

6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do thiswith soft cloth dampened with a mildsoap and water mixture.

7. Store chain saw• in a high or locked place, out of

children’s reach• in a dry place• in a carrying case or with scabbard

over guide bar

WARNING ICON G 001

SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

G 0

18

M R di I

THIS SAFE•T•TIPDEVICE ON YOURBAR NOSE PRE-VENTS KICKBACK

THIS SYMBOLINDICATES DANGEROR WARNING.

DO NOT USEONE-HANDED.

HOLD SAWPROPERLY WITHBOTH HANDS.

READ YOURPRODUCTLITERATURE.

DANGER! BEWAREOF KICKBACK.

AVOID BAR NOSECONTACT.

WEAR HEARING ANDEYE PROTECTIONDEVICES.

DIAGONAL LINEACROSS A SYMBOL“PROHIBITED” OR“TO BE AVOIDED.”

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCEFOR THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEAREST HOMELITE SERVICING DEALER IN THE UNITEDSTATES, PUERTO RICO, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.

CALL: 1-800-242-4672NOTE: DEALER INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ADVICE AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER.

HEADQUARTERSHomelite

P.O. BOX 7047CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28241

OVERSEAS OFFICESNETHERLANDS

Homelite(HDQS. — Europe, Africa and Middle East)

Haverstraat 242153 GB Nieuw Vennnep

The Netehrlands

AUSTRALIAHomelite

HEADQUARTERS22 Terra - Cotta Drive

Blackburn, 3130Victoria, Australia

FRANCEHomeliteS.A.R.L.

Z.I. du vert-GalantRue du Chateau/Rue de la Garenne

95310 Saint=Quen-L’AumoneFrance

CANADIAN OFFICESHomelite

1850 55th AvenueLacine, Quebec, Canada

H8T 3J5

212-214 590 Ebury PlaceAnnacis Island

delta, British ColumbiaV3M 6K7

595 Canarctic DriveDownsview (Toronto)

Ontario, CanadaM3J 2P9

16520-111th AvenueEdmonton, Alberta

T5M 3V8

691 Malenfant Blve.Dieppe Industrial Park

Dieppe, New BrunswickE1A 5T8

1192

1

101414-01REV. D3/97A Subsidiary of Deere & Company

inc.