Chicago Electric 2810 User Manual

16” ELECTRIC Chain Saw

®

WITH BRAKE

Model 02810

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Electrical Requirements 2 HP / 120 V / 60 Hz / 13.2 Peak Amps,

7.8 No Load Amps / 1600 Watt

Cutter Bar Size 16”
Brake Stop Electromagnetic Stop Within .15 Sec. After Shutoff
Chain Type #91VG “Oregon
Oiler System Automatic
Chain Guide Rail
Dimensions

Weight 11 Pounds

16-1/8” Long x 2-1/2” Wide x 5/32” Thick

®

Chain”

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions,
assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice
with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for
future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas
invite injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle
this product.

3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be
stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and
keep out of reach of children.

4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.

5. USE EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact
eye goggles, full face shield and ANSI approved hearing protection (plugs or
muffs) during use. ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles and hearing protec­tion are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

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6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become
caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair cov ering to pre vent long hair from
becoming caught in moving parts. Wear close fitting clothing and steel toed
shoes.

7. DO NOT OVERREACH. K eep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.

8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

9. STAY ALERT. W atch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do
not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged
parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Re­place or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When ser vicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this
product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor F reight Tools.

12. MAINT AIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for
better and safer performance.

13. MAINTENANCE: For y our safety , service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.

14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applica­tions for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool
for a purpose for which it was not intended.

15. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possib le conditions and situations that may occur. The operator
must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied b y the oper ator.

16. WARNING: Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper
chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra
care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT . Make sure the work area is well
lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, tree limbs, vegetation, and other debris. Do not use the
Chain Saw in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use the
Chain Saw in a damp or wet location.

2. DO NOT USE THE CHAIN SAW WITH ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND PETS IN

CLOSE PRO XIMITY.

3. ALWAYS HOLD THE CHAIN SAW FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS UNTIL THE
ROTATING CHAIN (57) COMPLETELY STOPS. MAKE SURE TO STAND IN A
STABLE, BALANCED POSITION WHEN USING THE CHAIN SAW. Avoid awk-

ward postures.

4. DO NOT USE THE CHAIN SAW IF THE CHAIN (57) IS DULL.

5. BE AW ARE OF THE DIRECTION OF THE RO T ATION OF THE CHAIN (57). Chain
must move in the direction shown in Figure C, page 7.

6. ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CHAIN SAW KICKBACK.
Kickback is a sharp, quic k, upw ard mov ement of the Chain Sa w when it is running.
This usually occurs when the upper/front quarter of the Guide Bar (52) binds with
the piece of wood being cut. In the event of a significant kickback, the Chain Safety
Brake may be automatically triggered, instantly stopping the rotating Chain (57)
and turning off the Chain Saw . The rotating chain ma y also be stopped by manually
pushing the Chain Safety Brake forward.

7. ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAIN SAW BY ITS HANDLE (47) WITH THE CHAIN

(57) POINTING BA CKW ARDS AND THE CHAIN SA W A SAFE DIST ANCE FROM
Y OUR BODY. NEVER CARRY THE CHAIN SAW BY ITS ELECTRIC CORD (23).
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS WELL AW AY FROM THE ON/OFF TRIGGER (25B)
WHILE CARRYING THE CHAIN SAW.

8. MAKE SURE THE WOOD BEING CUT DOES NOT CONTAIN FOREIGN BOD­IES SUCH AS NAILS, SPIKES, ST ONES, ETC. DO NO T A TTEMPT TO CUT ANY
OTHER MATERIALS OTHER THAN WOOD.

9. DO NOT AB USE THE ELECTRIC CORD. Do not use the Electric Cord (23) to pull
its Plug from a power outlet or extension cord. Keep the Electric Cord away from
heat, water, oil, shar p edges, and moving par ts. Do not route the Electric Cord
where it can be walked on or tripped over.

10. KEEP ALL SAFETY GUARDS IN PLACE, IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT, AND IN

PROPER ALIGNMENT.

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