Craftsman 31641470 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODELS

RM1215U, RM1415U, RM1415A

iMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or op- erating this chain saw. improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep

this manual for future reference.

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Nt_mero de serie MODEL_:" ]

Numerodeserie IIIIIIHIIIHIIIIHIIIHI

Serial Number _ ]

S/N : ITEM :

Parent Part Number

NOmero de la pieza del

Numero de piece mere

fabricante

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CONTENTS

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON ....................................................................... 4

Before Operating Saw ............................................................................................................... 4

While Operating Saw ................................................................................................................. 4

Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 5

Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ................................................................................... 6

UNPACKING ................................................................................................................ 6

PRODUCT iDENTiFiCATiON ...................................................................................... 7

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS ............................................................................. 7

ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 8

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 9

OPERATING CHAIN SAW ......................................................................................... 10

Filling Oil Tank ......................................................................................................................... 10

Oiling Chain ............................................................................................................................. 10

Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................... t 0

Cutting with the Chain Saw ..................................................................................................... 10

Felling a Tree (Cutting Down a Tree) ....................................................................................... t t

Limbing a Tree ......................................................................................................................... 12

Bucking a Log .......................................................................................................................... t 3

Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ....................................................................................................... 13

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

Cleaning Saw Body ................................................................................................................. 14

Care of Guide Bar ................................................................................................................... 14

Sharpening Saw Chain ............................................................................................................ 14

Replacing Saw Chain .............................................................................................................. 16

STORAGE .................................................................................................................. 16

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 16

REPAIR SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 16

WarrantyService..................................................................................................................... t 6

NomWarrantyService ............................................................................................................. t 6

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 17

WARRANTY iNFORMATiON ..................................................................................... 18

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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON

£L 4BL WARNING: When using an electric

chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Make sure you read and understand all in- structions inImportant Safety Information improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or failing wood.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand this owner's manual before operating chain saw.

2. Watch what you am doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired.

3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended. Do not use

for cutting plastic, masonry, etc.

4. Only welMnstructed adults should operate chain saw. Never allow children to operate chain saw.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.

6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See E.rteusio17Cord Requir#memx.

7. Do not operate chain saw

• while under the influence of alcohol, medica-

tion, or drugs

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly flammable liquids or gases are

present

• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, ornot fully

and securely assembled

• if trigger does not turn saw on and off: Chain

must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized

service center.

®while in a hutU

• while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to

do so

8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain saw. Do not wear loose clothing orjewel U. They

can get caught in moving saw chain.

9. Wear the following safety gear when operating 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 the following:

• clear work area

• secure footing

• planned retreat path flom fafling tree

11. Inspecttreebefole cuttingdown.Makesumtfieregu'e 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 than the other).

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of

your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be

necessary. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING SAW

1. 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 to trip over cord. Keep cord

away from chain and operator at all times.

4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from chain saw and extension cord. Only chain

saw user should be in work area.

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

6. Iftwo or more persons perform bucking and fell- ing operations at the same time, provide plenty

of distance between operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of tree being felled.

7. Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps 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 to make cut.

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

l l. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body

contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

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

13. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply fight pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was intended.

14. Cut small brush and saplings with extreme care. Slender material may catch in chain and be

whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

15. When cutting limb or tree 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 caus- ing severe injury or death.

16. Carry chain saw from one place to another

• 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

,_t WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer or birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

_lb WARNING: Some dust created by

power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill- ing, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known (to the state of California) to cause cancer, birth de- fects, or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints

• crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment and other masonry products

• arsenic and chromium from chemi-

cally-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure

to these chemicals: work ina well venti-

lated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out

microscopic particles.

KICKBACK

Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw

This saw has a k)w-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of

kickback. Kickback can still occur with this saw. Followassembly instructionson page7. Do not remove front hand guard. Do not replace front hand guard

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 thnes.

, Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your

body from being in direct line with chain.

, Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when

chain is moving (see Figure 1).

, Never try cutting through two logs at same time.

Only cut one log at a time.

, Donot buU guide bar nose or tU plunge cut (boring

into wood using guide bar nose).

* Watch for shifting of wood orother folves that may

pinch chain.

, Use extreme caution when reentering a plevious cut. , Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied

with this chain saw. Only replace these parts with

chains and guide bars listed in this manual.

, Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp

with proper tension.

_IbWARNING: Kickback mayoccurwhen the nose or tip of the guide bar touches

an object, or when the wood closes in

and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a

lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and backtowards the opera- tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar

rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose

control of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.

Direction

90° Quadrant

Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving

',, \

Do Not Let Guide Bar

\, Touch Here

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety

Followmaintenance instructions inthismanual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance

can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This willincrease the service lifeof

your saw. Note: Even with proper shaq)ening, risk of kickback can increase with each shaq)ening.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW

1. Unplug chain saw fiom power source

• when not in use

• before moving from one place to another

• before servicing

• before changing accessories or attachments, such as saw chain and guard

2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw closely if guard or other part has

been damaged. Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of saw. Check

for alignment orbinding of moving parts. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain

saw if damage affects safety or operation. Have

damage repaired by authorized service center.

3. Maintain chain saw with care.

• Never expose saw to rain.

• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for better and safer performance.

• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

• Keep all screws and nuts tight.

• Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have repaired by authorized service center.

• Never carU chain saw by power cord.

• Never yank power cord to unplug it.

• Keep power cord fromheat. oil.and shaq) edges.

• Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.

4. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

5. When not in use, always store chain saw

• in a high orlocked place, out ofchildren's roach

• in a dry place

• in a catying case or with scabbad over guide bar

UNPACKING

1. Remove all items fiom carton.

2. Check all itemsfor anyshipping&tmage.Ifyou find any damage or if any pints am missing, call

1-866-206-2707(in Canada,call 1-877-696-5533).

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Oil Level Sight Hole (located

on saw body, hidden by front

Front Hand

Guard

Front Handle

handle)

Oil Cap With

ueeze Bulb

Saw Chain

Guide Bar Nose

Guide Bar

Motor Hous!ng _-_._

Switch Lockout

(Left side)

Rear Handle

Power Cord _

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CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into

lengths. Felling Process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Cut Final cut when telling a tree. Make this cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut.

Front Handle Located at front of saw body. Front Hand Guard Shield between front handle and

guide bar. Protects left hand while using saw. Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body.

The guide bar supports and guides chain. Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.

Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar touches an object while chain is moving. The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator.

Limbing Process of cutting fimb(s) from a felled tree. Low-Kickback Chain Chain tha reduces chance of

kickback as required by ANSI B 175.1.

Normal Cutting Position Stanceusedwhile making

bucking and telling cuts. Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directs fail of

tree. Oiler Control System for oiling guide bar and chain.

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

Pushback (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.

)rocket

Cover

Trigger

Scabbard

RearHandle Handle locatedatrear of sawbody. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that re-

duceschance of kickback. ReplacementChain Chain that compfies with ANSI

B175.1 when used with aspecific saw. Itmay not meet ANSI requirements when used with other saws.

Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The guide bar supports chain.

Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth at front of

saw body beside guide bar. Keep spiked bumper in contact with wood when telling or bucking. It helps maintain position of saw while cutting. Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.

Switch Device that completes or interrupts dectricai circuit to motor of saw.

Switch Linkage This device connects switch to trig- ger. It moves switch when you squeeze trigger.

Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental stalting of saw.

Trigger Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing

trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off.

Trimming(Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from

aliving tree. Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or

limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar.

ASSEMBLY

iMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating

this chain saw. improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep this manual

for future reference.

Note: Some models are pro-assembled. Assembly

is not needed on these models. SeeSaw CMin Tension Adjustment.

& WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when

handling chain.

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in

vise during assembly.

The plastic hardware bag should include:

• two guide bar bolts

• two guide bar nuts

• one Phillips-head tapping screw

1. Lay chain out fiat.

2. Install fi'ont hand guaN onto saw body. Do this by pressing two mounting stand-outs on hand guard

into hex-shaped holes in saw body (see Figure 2).

3 Insert tapping screw through hand guard and into

saw handle. Tighten screw firmly.

4. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise (see Figure 3).Continue to turn adjusting 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. iMPORTANT: Make sure to insert adjusting

block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar.

6. Line up holes on sprocket suppolt with center

slot on guide bar and holes in saw body.

7. Inselt guidebar boltsthrough fronthand guaN, saw body, center sk>tofguidebar, andsprocket support. Attach guide bar nuts to guide bar bolts.

IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nuts finger tight only. Make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar.

8. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar

nose. Note: Make sum cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction. Position chain so

cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 3).

9. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chai_7T_._7,sio_7Adjustment.

£k

_ CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards, if chain is backwards, saw

wilt vibrate badly and will not cut.

Tapping Screw

Bolts

Mounting/J Stand-Outs

Figure 2 - Assembling Guide Bar, Chain, and Hand Guard

Adjusting Block

Figure 3 - Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar

Front Hand Guard

/ Towards Guide "

/ Bar Nose

Chain

Drive ,,

j j/j/

Sprocket ",

Guide Bar Nuts

Adjusting Plate

Adjusting Screw

Sprocket Support

Cutting

Edge

Guide

Bar

Adjusting

Hole

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

411 WARNING: Unplug chain saw from

power source before adjusting saw

chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain

are sharp. Use protective gloves when

handling chain.

4Bk WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will in-

crease the risk of kickback. AIoose chain

may jump out of guide bar groove. This

may injure operator and damage chain. A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar, and sprocket to wear rapidly.

Note: For pre-assembled models, the saw chain

tension is properly set 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.

1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nuts

are only finger tight (see Figure 2, page 8). Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole

on guide bar (see Figures 2 and 3, page 8).

2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is out of chain (see Figure 4). Note: There should

be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see Figure 5).

3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain around guide bar. Chain should move freely. If chain

does not move freely, loosen chain by turning adjusting screw counterclockwise.

4. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and

loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note:

A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after

first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to

cool down. Readjust chain tension.

Figure 4 - Turning Adjusting Screw

Guide Bar Nuts

Incorrect Tension

Figure 5- Saw Chain Adjustment

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

FiLLiNG OIL TANK

1. Remove oil cap.

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

temperatures 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 off excess oil.

Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use. Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seep-

age.

_lb WARNING: Read and understand this owner's manual before operating this saw.

Make certain you read and understand all

Important Safety Information. improper

use of this chain saw can cause severe

injury or death from fire, electrical shock, or body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

OILING CHAIN

Always check oil level before using saw. Do not attempt to operate the oil system while saw is in operation. To oil chain, press squeeze bulb. Oil will feed onto the guide b_u and chain. Press squeeze bulb at least once before each cut. Check oil level often by looking at oil sign level hole. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between fl_mt handle and front hgmd guard.

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Figure 7 - Pressing Squeeze Bulb on Oil Cap to Oil Chain

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords with this saw. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord

must be marked with suffix W or W-A following the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or

SJTW. Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cord must be

heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized cord will cause voltage drop at saw. Saw will lose

power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements on the chart.

Cord Length AWG Cord Size

25 feet 16 AWG 50 feet 16 AWG

100 feet 16 AWG 150 feet 14 AWG

Keep cord away fiom cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.

The extension con may come undone from the power cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the

two cons as shown in Figure 6.

Chain Saw Power Cord

Figure 6 - Tying Extension Cord and Power Cord in Knot

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

rear handle. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles (see Figure 8,

page I 1).

4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.

5. When ready to make a cut, press in switch lock- out with right thumb and squeeze trigger (see Figure 8, page 11 ). This will turn saw on. Releasing

trigger will turn saw oK Make sure saw is running at full speed betbre starting a cut.

6. When stmling a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold saw firmly in place to avoid l×)ssiNe

bouncing or skating (sideways movemem) of saw.

7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not force saw. The motor will overload and can burn out.

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

8. Remove saw fiom a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop saw by releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting saw down.

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

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

Switch Lockout

Trigger

Figure 8 - Switch Lockout and Trigger Location

FELLING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree)

_k WARNING:

• Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback

to avoid risk of kickback.

• Do not fell a tree without ample skill c expert help.

• Keep children, animats, and bystanders away from area when felling a tree.

• If two or more persons perform buck- ing and felling operations at the same

time, provide ample distance between

operations. Provide distance of at least

twice the height of tree being felled.

WARNING: When felling a tree, be

aware of your surroundings. Donot endan- ger any person, strike utility lines, or cause

propertydamage. Iftreestrikes utility lines,

contact utility company at once.

Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both leer. 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 retre* path before telling. Make retreat path opposite to planned direction of fail

of tree and at 45° angle (see Figure 9).

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire fl'om tree where you will make telling cuts.

Stay on uphill side when telling tree. Tree could roll or slide downhill after falling.

-Tree

j¢/ Retreat Path

Figure 9 Retreat Path From Tree

Felling Procedure A) Felling Notch

A properly placed felling notch will determine direc- tion tree will fall. Place telling notch on side of tree in direction you want tree to fall (see Figure 10. Follow directions below to create a telling notch.

1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground as possible. Hold saw so guide bar is horizontal.

Cut 113 the diameter of tree trunk (see Figure

10). Note: Always make this horizontal lower

notch cut first. If you make this cut second, tree can pinch chain or guide bar.

2. Start upper notch cut the same distance above first cut as first cut is deep. Example: If lower notch cut is eight inches deep,

start upper notch cut eight inches above it. Cut downward at 45°angle. The upper notch cut should

meet end of lower notch cut (see Figure 10).

3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts.

B) Felling Cut

1. Make felling cut two inches higher than lower notch cut and on opposite side of tree (see Figure

10). Keep telling cut parallel to lower notch cut.

2. Cut towards notch.

3. As Mling cut nem_ hinge, tree should begin to f_dl.

Note: If needed, drive wedges into telling cut to control direction of fall. If tree settles back and

pinches chain, drive wedges into telling cut to re- move saw. Only use wedges made of wood, plastic,

or aluminum. Never use wedge made of steel. This couM cause kickback and damage to chain.

4. When tree begins to fall quickly

• remove saw from telling cut

• release trigger to turn saw off

• put saw down

• exit area using retreat path

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

_lb WARNING: Do not cut all the way through tree. Leave about two inches

of tree diameter uncut directly behind felling notch (see Figure 10). This uncut

portion acts as a hinge. The hinge helps keep tree from twisting and falling in

wrong direction.

411 WARNING: Be alert for falling over-

head limbs. Watch your footing while

exiting area.

3rd Cut - Hinge

Felling Cut ,,

(5_m) _

Figure 10 - Felling A Tree

i_. Direction of Fall

2nd Cut - Upper Notch Cut 1st Cut - Lower Notch Cut

LIMBING A TREE

_I, WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See

Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.

_, WARNING: When cutting limb 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.

Limbing is removing branches 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

1 l). 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 cut on freely hanging limbs from above limb. Start cut on limbs under tension from under limb. If pinch occurs,

turn saw off, lift limb, and remove saw.

Figure 11 - Limbing A Tree

BUCKING A LOG

_WARNING:Avoid kickback. Kickback

can result in severe injury or death. See

Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.

......_ WARNING:

• If on slope, make sure log will not roll down hill. Secure log by using wooden stakes. Drive wooden stakes into

ground on downhill side of log. Stand on uphill side of log while cutting. Log

may roll after cutting.

• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. This could increase the risk

of kickback.

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

• While cutting log, 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 finn. Keep feet apm*. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. When possible, raise log or section offground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.

When cutting through log, maintain control by re-

ducing 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. ASter cutting through log, release trigger to turn saw off before moving saw. Follow directions on page 13 to buck a log.

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

Entire Length Of Log On Ground

Cutk_gfromtop (seeFigure 12).

Figure 12 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground

Log Supported On One End

1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure

13). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep

section fiom splintering when cut.

2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut

down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log fiom pinching guide bar and chain.

1st Cut

Figure 13 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On One End

Log Supported On Both Ends

1. Make first cut fiom above log (see Figure 14). Cut 113 through diameter of log. This cut will

keep section fiom 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 log fiom pinching guide bar and chain.

TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)

,_ WARNING:Avoid kickback. Kickback

can result in severe injury or death. See

Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.

,_ WARNING: Do not operate chain

saw while

• in a tree

• on a ladder or any other unstable sur- face

• in any awkward position

You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.

,_ WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.

_, CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.

Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make 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 15).

2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut fiom above limb. Continue cut

until you cut limb ofT.

3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to

make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.

4. Make fomth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.

2rid Cut - Pruning Cut

4th Cut - Final Stub Cut /

(to avoidpinching)

Figure 14 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends

, / !

I ' '{.21" /_' 2"t04" ] )Y/ / (5 alOcm)

/_ 1stCut- PruningUndercut

f\ s1[ (to avoid splintering)

s, F

((/_/ \1 3rdeut-StubUndercut

/)_@ /I(to avoidsplintering)

Figure 15 - Cutting A Limb

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE: Below are instructions for ser-

vicing your chain saw. Any servicing not

mentioned below should be done by an

authorized service center.

CLEANING SAW BODY

_I, WARNING: Unplug chain saw from

powersource before servicing. Severe injury

or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain

are sharp. Use protective gloves when

handling chain.

_'_

WARNING: When cleaning saw

body,

• do not submerge saw in any liquids

• do not use products that contain am- monia, chlorine, or abrasives

• do not use chlorinated cleaning sol-

vents, carbon tetracMoride, kerosene, or gasoline

Keep saw N_dy dean. Use a soft cloth &tmpened with a l_ld soap and water mixture. Wipe saw body to degm.

CARE OF GUIDE BAR

Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect shaq)ening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 16). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.

Inspect guide bgu belbre shaq)ening chain. A worn or dgunaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged guide bgu will dgunage chain. It will also make cutting harder.

..................Guide Bar Groove

Normal Guide Bar Maintenance

1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.

2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodi- cally. Use putty kni% or wire (see Figure 17).

3. Clean oil slots alter 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 Replaceme_Tt Part.r a_ld Acce.r.rorie.r for proper bar.

_//_ /Burr

/A /A /A

//1 /A

/A /A

j.JJ

FlatFile

Figure 17- Guide Bar Maintenance

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

_lb WARNING: Unplug chain saw from powersoume beforeservicing. Severeinjury

or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.

/A .....Guide Bar

/.4 /.4 /.4

CleaningGroove

With Putty Knife

_Oil Slot

/ /

Normal Guide

Bar

Figure 16 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing Uneven Bar Wear

Guide Bar 1 \'

Guide Bar With Uneven

Wear

_, 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 undue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

items Needed to Sharpen Chain

Purchase these items fiom your local dealer, hard- ware store, or chain saw supplies outlet.

• 5132" 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 Saw Chai_7

Tem io17AdjustmelTt).

2. Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw steady.

Note: Do not clamp chain.

3. Press 5/32" round file (attached to file guide) into groove between top plate and depth gauge

on chain. File guide should rest on both top plate and depth gauge (see Figure 18). Note: File at

midpoint of guide bar.

4. Hold file guide level. Make sure 30 ° mark on

file guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see

Figure 18). This will insure that you file cutters at 30 ° angle.

5. File fiom inside towaNs outside of cutter until

sharp. Only file in this one direction (see Figure

18). Note: Two or three strokes with file should

sharpen cutter.

6. Alter each cutter is sharpened, move chain for-

ward to sharpen next cutter. File all cutters on

one side of chain.

7. Move to other side of chain and repeat process.

Filing Cutter Depth Gauges

The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. Alter eve U second or third sharpen- ing, reset cutter depth gauges.

1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot

in depth gauge tool (see Figure 20).

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

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

21).

After several hand filings, have authorized service center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain. This will insure even filing.

30°Guide Mark

Note: This illustration shows file guide placement and filing

direction for sharpening cutters on left side of chain. Figure 18 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain

Depth Gauge (left side of chain)

Groove

Top Plate ",,

(left side of chain) '_

Figure 19 - Chain Part Locations

Depth Gauge Tool

11_Filing Direction

Groove

Right Side of Chain

Flat File

File Guide

5/32" Round

JJ File

DepthGauge (right sideof chain

]

Top Plate

(right side of chain

Depth Gauge

DepthGauge Slot

Figure 20 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain

Front Corner

'",,__L .025"

.635 mm

Figure 21 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge

REPLACINGSAWCHAIN

Repk_ce dlain when cutters are too worn to shaq_en or when chain breaks. Only use replacement chain noted in this manual. Always include new drive sprocket when replacing chain. This will maintain proper driving of chain. Note: For proper chain and drive sprocket, see Ru)lacemeut Parts and Accessories.

STORAGE

If storingsaw formolethem30 &_ys,tbHowstepsbelow.

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. Dry guide bar and chain.

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

5. Wipe a thin coaing of all over stOhce of guidebar.

6. Wipe offoutside of sawN_dy.Do this with softcloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.

7. Store chain saw

• in a high orlocked place, out ofchildren's roach

• in a dry place

• in a cguryingcaseorwith scabbgu'dover guide bar

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

'_ WARNING: Use only replacement parts and accessories described in this

manual. Useof other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator.

For original repk_cement parts and accessories, call

1-866-206-2707 (in Canada call 1-877-696-5533)

orvisit www.remingtonpowertools.com.

REPAIR SERVICE

Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will

protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

For service,please call theCustomer Support Department tuobtain a list of authorized service

dealers near you. Service on this unit, both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed by an authorized and approved service

dealer.

Call 1-866-206-2707 (in Canada call 1-877-696-

5533) or visit www.remingtonpowertools.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: Foradditionalhelp,visitww_:remingtonpowertools.com.

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

WARRANTY iNFORMATiON

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Remington LLC ("Remington") with respect with new

merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Remington warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)year

commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any

part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product,

and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage

resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Remington for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any Remington

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH

YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in your area, please check for a

listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of Remington by calling 1-866-

206-2707 or writing to RO. Box 361032, Cleveland, OH 44136 or if in Canada call 1-877-696-5533. No

product returned directly to the factory will be accepted unless prior written permission has been

extended by the Customer Service Department of Remington. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

A. Wear items - Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes,

Drive Belts

B. Remington does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United

States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through Remington's authorized channels of export distribution

Remington reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Remington Product without

assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as

identified. No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned

above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product shall

bind Remington. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. Remington shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages

including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care

services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily

replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.) In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product

sold. Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty. You assume the risk and

liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising

out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser, original lessee or the

person for whom it was purchased as a gift. How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state. To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1-866-206-2707 in the United States or 1-877-696-5533 in

Canada.

REMINGTON LLC

RO. Box 361032

Cleveland, OH 44136

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