Homelite UT43103 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
UT43103 / 14 in. Electric Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne électrique de 35 cm (14 po)
Motosierra eléctrica de 35 cm (14 pulg.)
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Your electric chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Homelite product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Cette scie à chaîne électrique a été conçue et fabriquée conformément
aux strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité
d’utilisation de Homelite. Correctement entretenue, elle vous donnera
des années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci d’avoir acheté un produit Homelite.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
Su motosierra eléctrica ha sido diseñada y fabricada de conformidad
con las estrictas normas de Homelite para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad
de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le
brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
Le agradecemos la compra de un producto Homelite.
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FUTURAS CONSULTAS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................... 3-6
Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................ 7-8
Symboles / Símbolos
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Caractéristiques électriques / Aspectos eléctricos
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................10
Glossaire / Glosario de términos
Features ..................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Assemblage / Armado
Operation ................................................................................................................................... 13-21
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 22-29
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Bar and Chain Combinations .......................................................................................................... 30
Vue éclatée et liste des pièces / Vista desarrollada y lista de piezas
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 30
Dépannage / Corrección de problemas
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................31
Garantie / Garantía
Parts Ordering and Service ............................................................................................... Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain
and operate.
* * *
Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la
fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.
* * *
Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el
diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo
cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this unit until you
have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety information, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from
the falling tree. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and
animals out of the work area while starting or
cutting with the chain saw. Do not let visitors
contact chain saw or extension cord.
Do not operate chain saw in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Chain saws create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords
marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords
are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Polarized Plugs. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool 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, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.)
of at least 14 is recommended for an extension
cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding
100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
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Inspect extension cords periodically and, if
damaged, have repaired by a licensed electrician. Constantly stay aware of cord location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock or fire.
Dress Properly - Wear snug fitting clothing.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
overalls, jeans or chaps made of cut resistant
material or ones that contain cut resistant
inserts. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear
non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve your
grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could
be drawn into the motor or catch the chain or
underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level. Wear hearing and head protection.
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should
be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon
hours when temperatures are cooler.
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as
head protection when operating this equipment.
Always be aware of what you are doing when
using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do
not operate the chain saw when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
Do not expose the chain saw to rain.
Do not use the chain saw in damp or wet locations.
Always be aware of extension cord while oper-
ating chain saw. Take precautions to avoid
tripping over cord. Keep cord away from chain
and operator at all times. Never carry saw by
the cord or pull it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from oil and sharp edges.
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense when using this
unit.
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the unit is running.
Always carry the chain saw by the front handle
with the unit unplugged and the guide bar
and saw chain positioned to the rear. When
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate
guide bar scabbard.
Never let anyone use your chain saw who has
not received adequate instructions in its proper
use. This applies to rentals as well as privately
owned saws.
Before you start the unit, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting any object.
Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit
with your finger on the switch trigger.
Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and
grease.
Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Use
a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the
chain saw handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for twohanded use.
Guard against electric shock - Avoid body
contact with grounded surfaces such as metal
pipes and wire fences. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a
stop when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger
has been released, have the unit serviced by
your nearest Homelite service dealer.
Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by your nearest Homelite
service dealer.
Always maintain a proper stance.
Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
on and off. Have defective switch replaced by
authorized service center.
Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.
Disconnect chain saw from power supply when
not in use, before servicing, and when making
adjustments and changing attachments, such
as saw chain and guard.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
rooftop or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on
the job being performed as well as the size tree
or work piece involved. For example, felling a
tree requires a larger work area than making
bucking cuts.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings, because small material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you
or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
Do not force the chain saw. The job can be
performed better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
Always use the right product for your applica-
tion. The chain saw should be used for cutting
wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Do not use the chain saw for purposes not
intended.
Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw
should be stored in a dry and high or locked area
out of the reach of children. When storing chain
saw place the scabbard on the bar and chain
and store the chain saw in carrying case.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this product. If you loan someone this
product, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-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 in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
KICKBACK
See Figures 1 - 2.
ROTATIONAL
KICKBACK
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the moving chain
contacts an object at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig into the object and stop
the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning
fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator. If the saw
chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar,
the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward
the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of saw control which can result in serious
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
The following precautions should be followed
to minimize kickback:
• Always grip the saw firmly with both hands.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands when
the unit is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles. A firm grip together
with a stiff left arm will help you maintain
control of the saw if kickback occurs.
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• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the
nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
fence, or any other obstruction that could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
• Always cut with the unit running. Fully
squeeze the switch trigger and maintain cutting speed.
• Use replacement parts such as low kickback
chain, SAFE-T-TIP® anti-kickback nose
guards and special guide bars that reduce
BAR SHOWN WITHOUT
SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD
FOR ILLUSTRATION
PURPOSES ONLY
KICKBACK
DANGER ZONE
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
the risks associated with rotational kickback.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you
can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach
when cutting. Don’t let nose of Guide Bar contact log, branch, ground or other obstruction.
Keep the SAFE-T-TIP® anti-kickback nose
guard properly mounted on the guide bar to
prevent rotational kickback.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instruc-
tions for the saw chain.
Push and Pull - This reaction force is always
opposite to the direction the chain is moving
where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator
must be ready to control the PULL when cutting
on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when
cutting along the top edge. See Figure 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW
SAFETY DEVICES
See Figure 4.
SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE
GUARD
The SAFE-T-TIP® prevents rotational kickback
from happening, because it covers the tip of the
bar where kickback is generated. Never attempt
any kind of cutting where the SAFE-T-TIP® would
have to be removed from the bar tip.
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter
can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by
preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at
the kickback zone. Only use replacement chain that
is equivalent to original chain or has been certified
as low kickback chain per ANSI B175.1.
Low kickback/skip tooth saw chain is a chain that
has met the kickback performance requirements
of ANSI B175.1 - 1991 (American National Standard for Power Tools - Gasoline-Powered Chain
PULL
PUSH
Fig. 3
SAFE-T-TIP
Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested on the
representative sample of chain saws below 3.8
c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1 - 1991.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful
life, they lose some of the low kickback qualities
and extra caution should be used.
®
Fig. 4
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have
somewhat lower kickback potentials.
When making a replacement, be sure to order
one of the Homelite bars listed for the saw in this
operator’s manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP®
nose guard comes installed on the bar. Use only
guide bars that have a provision for mounting the
SAFE-T-TIP®.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read The Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear Eye and Head
Protection
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard
Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.
One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand.
Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback.
Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
The SAFE-T-TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent
kickback.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Wear Gloves
Wear Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
o
.../min
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling
the chain saw.
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FEATURES
ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to
protect the user from shock resulting from a
break in the tool’s internal insulation. Observe
all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical
shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorized service center
for repair. Always use original factory replacement
parts when servicing.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose
or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
A proper extension cord is available at an authorized
service center.
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power
cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming
disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown
in figure 5, then connect the plug end of the power
cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord.
This method can also be used to tie two extension
cords together.
Fig. 5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This product has a precision-built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is
120V, AC only (normal household current), 60
Hz. Do not operate this product on direct current
(DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of
power and the motor will overheat. If the product
does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
See Figure 5.
When using a power tool at a considerable
distance from a power source, be sure to use
an extension cord that has the capacity to
handle the current the product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage,
resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the
chart to determine the minimum wire size required
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords
listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should
be used.
When working outdoors with a product, use an
extension cord that is designed for outside use.
This type of cord is designated with “W-A” or “W”
on the cord’s jacket.
**Ampere rating (on product data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working
area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power
tool. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If
damaged replace immediately. Never use the
product with a damaged cord since touching
the damaged area could cause electrical shock
resulting in serious injury.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Bar Tip Guard
An attachment that may be provided on the end of the
guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide
bar from contacting the wood.
Bucking
The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into
lengths.
Chain Saw Powerhead
A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
Clutch
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven
member to and from a rotating source of power.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Felling
The process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Back Cut
The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the
opposite side of the tree from the notching undercut.
Front Hand Guard
A structural barrier between the front handle of a chain
saw and the guide bar, typically located close to the hand
position on the front handle, and sometimes employed
as an activating lever for a chain brake.
Front Handle
The support handle located at or toward the front of
the chain saw. This handle is for the left hand.
Guide Bar
A solid railed structure that supports and guides the
saw chain.
Kickback
The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide
bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the
top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a
log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut.
Low-Kickback Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.
Normal Cutting Position
Those positions assumed in performing the bucking
and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut
A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree’s fall.
Oiler Control
A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.
Rear Handle
The support handle located at or toward the rear of the
saw. It normally contains the switch trigger. This handle
is for the right hand.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce
kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with specific
chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance
requirements when used with other saws.
Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the wood,
and that is driven by the motor and is supported by
the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike)
The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking
to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Switch Trigger
A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an
electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
Switch Linkage
The mechanism that transmits motion from a trigger
to the switch.
Kickback (Pinch)
The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when
the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain
in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
Kickback (Rotational)
The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw
which can occur when the moving saw chain near the
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an
object, such as a log or branch.
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Switch Lock-out
A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation
of the switch until manually actuated.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
UT43103
Bar length ........................................................................................................................................14 in.
Chain pitch .................................................................................................................................. .375 in.
Chain gauge ................................................................................................................................ .050 in.
Chain type ............................................................................................................Low Profile Skip Tooth
Drive sprocket ..............................................................................................................................7-tooth
Input .......................................................................................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 9 Amps
Chain oil tank capacity .....................................................................................................................6 oz.
Weight - No bar, chain, or lubricant ..............................................................................................7.8 lbs.
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
SWITCH
TRIGGER
POWER
SAFE-T-TIP®
CORD
LOW KICKBACK
CORD
RETAINER
SAW CHAIN
REAR
HANDLE
TENSIONING
CHAIN
KNOB
FRONT
HANDLE
OIL RESERVOIR
CAP
CHAIN COVER
QUICK VIEW
OIL INDICATOR
FRONT HAND
GUARD
GUIDE
BAR
CHAIN COVER
LOCK KNOB
Fig. 6
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
See Figure 6.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in
this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge
of the project you are attempting. Before use of
this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB
This feature allows user to adjust the tension of
the chain.
GUIDE BAR
The factory-equipped guide bar has a small
radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback
potential.
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the
force of a kickback reaction by preventing the
cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback
zone.
QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR
Semi-transparent oil reservoir that allows user to
see when to add oil.
SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE
GUARD
The Safe-T-Tip® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an
attach-ment provided on the end of the guide bar
to prevent the chain on the end of the guide bar
from contacting the wood.
SWITCH LOCK-OUT
A control feature designed to prevent the motor
from being accidently started.
SWITCH TRIGGER
Squeeze the switch trigger to operate the unit after
switch lock-out has been pushed in. Release the
switch trigger to stop the unit.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any acces-
sories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer
and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-242-4672 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Chain Saw
Sleeve
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
DANGER:
Never use near power lines or other electric
sources. Contact with power lines or electric
sources will result in death by electrocution or
serious injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
CHAIN
LUBRICANT
OIL RESERVOIR
CAP
Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:
Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
Removing buttress roots
QUICK VIEW
OIL INDICATOR
Fig. 7
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
See Figure 7
Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is
designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range
with no dilution required.
NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with
no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be
checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled
as needed.
Remove oil cap.
Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
Wipe off excess oil.
Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil indi-
cator is below the second to last indicator line.
Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
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OPERATION
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw
when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
oil tank after each use then run for one minute.
When storing the unit for a long period of time
(three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly
lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and
bar sprocket.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 8
This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer
that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
Insert loop portion of extension cord through
the opening in the side of the rear handle and
place over cord hitch.
Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
Plug chain saw into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
RETENUE
DE CORDON
EXTENSION
CORD
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
Fig. 8
SWITCH
TRIGGER
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
Starting the chain saw:
Make sure chain tension is at desired setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to
the chain cover.
Make sure no objects or obstructions are in
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
Press and hold the switch lock-out. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
switch lock-out and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
Fig. 9
Stopping the chain saw:
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop
once the trigger switch is released.
Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch
lock-out will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figure 10.
See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety
equipment.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or
any stance that would place your body or arm
across the chain line.
Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the
motor is running. The fingers should encircle
the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the
handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken by
a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw.
Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the
same side of the handle is dangerous because a
slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the switch
trigger with your left hand
and hold the front handle
with your right hand. Never
allow any part of your body
to be in the chain line while
operating a saw. Improper
operation of the chain saw
could result in serious personal injury.
CHAIN
LINE
PROPER GRIP
THUMB ON
UNDERSIDE OF
HANDLE BAR
CHAIN LINE
PROPER HAND
GRIP POSITION
IMPROPER GRIP
Fig. 10
STRAIGHT
ARM
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Always use the proper cutting stance described
in this section. Never kneel when using the
chain saw, except when felling a tree as illustrated in Figure 12. Kneeling could result in
loss of stability and control of the chain saw,
resulting in serious personal injury.
Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.
Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight
arm” position to withstand any kickback force.
Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.
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Fig. 11
BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING
PROCEDURES
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
Take the proper stance in front of the wood with
the saw idling.
OPERATION
Press the switch lock-out and squeeze the
switch trigger then release switch lock-out and
let the chain accelerate to full speed before
entering the cut.
Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result
in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.
Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut
is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you
run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary
wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
See Figure 12.
Cut only wood or materials made from wood;
no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no
non-wood building materials.
Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow
no person to use this chain saw who has
not read this operator’s manual or received
adequate instructions for the safe and proper
use of this chain saw.
Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children,
and animals – a SAFE DISTANCE from the
cutting area. During felling operations, the safe
distance should be a least twice the height of the
largest trees in the felling area. During bucking
operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet
between workers.
Always cut with both feet on solid ground to
prevent being pulled off balance.
Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held
higher is difficult to control against kickback
forces.
Do not fell trees near electrical wires or build-
ings. Leave this operation for professionals.
Cut only when visibility and light are adequate
for you to see clearly.
Fig. 12
FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous
weather has ended.
When felling a tree, it is important that you heed
the following warnings to prevent possible serious
injury.
Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or
large trees with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged
down with heavy equipment, then cut them up.
Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
Check the tree for damaged or dead branches
that could fall and hit you during felling.
Periodically glance at the top of the tree during
the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in
the desired direction.
If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction,
or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the
fall, leave the saw and save yourself!
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE
FELLING
See Figures 13 - 16.
Felling a tree — When bucking and felling
operations are being performed by two or more
persons, at the same time, the felling operation
should be separated from the bucking operation
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OPERATION
by a distance of at least twice the height of the
tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a
manner that would endanger any person, strike
any utility line or cause any property damage. If
the tree does make contact with any utility line,
the utility company should be notified immediately.
Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain
as the tree is likely to roll or slide after it is felled.
Pick your escape route (or routes in case the
intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate
area around the tree and make sure there are
no obstructions in your planned path of retreat.
Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135°
from the planned line of fall.
Consider the force and direction of the wind, the
lean and balance of the tree, and the location of
large limbs. These things influence the direction
in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree
along a line different from its natural line of fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples,
and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to
be made.
Notched Undercut. Cut a notch about 1/3 the
diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree.
Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right
angle to the line of fall. This notch should be
cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the
weight of the wood off the saw, always make
the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
135° FROM
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
PLANNED
LINE OF
FALL
135°
135°
SAFE RETREAT
45°
90°
45°
90°
PATH OF
PATH
OF SAFE
RETREAT
Fig. 13
Felling Backcut. As the felling cut gets close
to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If
there is any chance the tree may not fall in the
desired direction or it may rock back and bind
the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling cut
is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic
or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree
along its desired line of fall. Make the backcut
level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in.
above the horizontal cut of the notch.
NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always
leave a band of wood between the notch
and back cut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the
diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or
“hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree and
prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of
the tree off the stump.
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HINGE
2 in. OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIAMETER
OF TRUNK
BACK CUT
2 in.
On large diameter trees, stop the back cut
before it is deep enough for the tree to either
fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft
wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they
do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little
by little, to help jack the tree over.
Fig. 14
OPERATION
When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may
be necessary to remove the SAFE-T-TIP antikickback device to allow the bar to be drawn
through the cut. After you complete the cut,
reinstall the tip immediately.
As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put
it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared
path, but watch the action in case something
falls your way.
Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch
your footing.
WARNING:
Never cut through to the notch when making a
back cut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree,
this is the section of wood between the notch
and backcut.
HINGE
BACK CUT
Fig. 15
REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS
See Figure 17.
A buttress root is a large root extending from the
trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large
buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal
cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical
cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the
work area. Follow the correct tree felling procedure
as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling
after you have removed the large buttress roots.
BUCKING
See Figure 18.
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree
to the desired log length.
Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Cut only one log at a time.
Support small logs on a saw horse or another
log while bucking.
WEDGE
KICKBACK
Fig. 16
VERTICAL
CUT
LOOSE
SECTION
HORIZONTAL
CUT
Fig. 17
Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no
objects can contact the guide bar nose and
chain during cutting, this can cause kickback.
To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP antikickback device attached while cutting. Refer
to Kickback earlier in this manual.
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Fig. 18
OPERATION
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the
uphill side of the log. To maintain complete
control of the chain saw when cutting through
the log, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the
chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact
the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the
saw chain to stop before you move the chain
saw. Always stop the motor before moving from
tree to tree.
BUCKING WITH A WEDGE
See Figure 19.
If the wood diameter is large enough for you to
insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the
chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut
open to prevent pinching.
NOTE: When bucking or felling with a wedge, you
may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback
device to allow the bar to be drawn through the
cut. After you complete the cut, reinstall the tip.
WEDGE
LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END
FINISHING CUT
LOAD
Fig. 19
BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
See Figure 20.
Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through
the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite
side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The
saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you
make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter
of the log.
Give special attention to logs under stress to
prevent the bar and chain from pinching.
OVERBUCKING
See Figure 21.
Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure
downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull
away from you.
1ST CUT 1/3 DIA
LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS
1ST CUT 1/3 DIA
LOAD
FINISHING CUT
Fig. 20
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OVERBUCKING
Fig. 21
OPERATION
UNDERBUCKING
See Figure 22.
Begin on the under side of the log with the top
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure
upward. During underbucking, the saw will tend
to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction
and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
LIMBING
See Figure 23.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain
saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your
footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenly on both feet.
Leave the larger support limbs under the tree
to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the
cut limbs from the work area often to help keep
the work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from the
bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Keep the tree between you and the chain saw
while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
PRUNING
See Figure 24.
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain
saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your
footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenly on both feet.
UNDERBUCKING
SECOND CUT
LOAD
FIRST CUT
1/3 DIAMETER
FINISHING CUT
CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT
LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dan-
gerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held
higher is difficult to control against kickback.
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SPRINGPOLE
Fig. 25
OPERATION
When pruning trees it is important not to make
the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk
until you have cut off the limb further out to
reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the
bark from the main member.
Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first
cut.
Your second cut should overbuck to drop the
branch off.
Now make your finishing cut smoothly and
neatly against the main member so the bark will
grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are above shoulder
height, hire a professional to perform the pruning. Cutting above shoulder height could result
in an accident, causing serious personal injury.
CUTTING SPRINGPOLES
See Figure 25.
A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or
sapling which is bent under tension by other wood
so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut
or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has
a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log
from the stump. Watch out for springpoles — they
are dangerous.
WARNING:
Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the
operator, causing the operator to lose control
of the chain saw. This could result in severe or
fatal injury to the operator.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure
the tool is unplugged from the power supply.
Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Homelite
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
CHAIN TENSIONING
KNOB
CHAIN COVER
LOCK KNOB
MOUNTING
SURFACE
Fig. 26
BAR
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with
a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the
life of the unit under normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
CHAIN
CHAIN COVER
CHAIN COVER
LOCK KNOB
Fig. 27
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND
CHAIN
See Figures 26 - 33.
WARNING:
Never start the motor before installing the guide
bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock
knob. Starting the motor without all parts and
the chain at proper tension may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when handling the bar and
chain; these components are sharp and may
contain burrs.
CUTTERS
CHAIN DRIVE LINKS
CHAIN ROTATION
WARNING:
Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor
is running. The saw chain is very sharp; always
wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious
lacerations.
CHAIN TENSIONING
PIN HOLE
BAR STUDS
CHAIN DRIVE LINKS
Fig. 28
BAR GROOVE
Fig. 29
CHAIN
COVER
CHAIN TENSIONING
PIN
CHAIN COVER
LOCK KNOB
Fig. 30
CHAIN TENSIONING
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KNOB
Fig. 31
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain,
always use the specified bar and chain listed in
the Bar and Chain Combinations section later
in this manual.
Disconnect chain saw from power supply.
Rotate the chain cover lock knob counterclock-
wise and remove knob.
Remove the chain cover.
Remove the bar and chain from the mounting
surface.
Remove the old chain from the bar.
Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and
straighten any kinks. The cutters should face
in the direction of chain rotation. If they face
backwards, turn the loop over.
Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as
shown.
NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain.
Position the chain so there is a loop at the back
of the bar.
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS
Hold the chain in position on the bar and place
the loop around the sprocket.
Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so
that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar.
WARNING:
When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure
that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain tension pin hole. Failure to properly place the chain
tensioning pin in the chain tensioning pin hole
could cause the chain to come loose, resulting
in serious personal injury.
Replace the chain cover.
Replace the chain cover lock knob; rotate knob
clockwise to tighten. The bar should still be free
to move for tension adjustment.
Remove all slack from the chain by turning the
chain tensioning knob clockwise until the chain
seats snugly against the bar with the drive links
in the bar groove.
Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.
Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the
chain tensioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise.
Repeat this process until sag does not exist.
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Fig. 34
≈ .050 in.
Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the
chain cover lock knob.
The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no
sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain
is snug, but it can be turned by hand without
binding.
NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen
the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the
chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the
chain cover lock knob. Ensure that the chain will
rotate without binding.
Fig. 35
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
See Figures 34 - 35.
WARNING:
Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor
is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always
wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain.
Stop the motor and disconnect from power
supply before setting the chain tension.
Slightly loosen the chain cover lock knob.
Turn the chain tensioning knob clockwise to
tension the chain.
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when
there is no slack on the underside of the guide
bar, the chain is snug, and it can be turned by
hand without binding.
Rotate the chain cover lock knob clockwise to
secure.
Retension the chain whenever the flats on the drive
links hang out of the bar groove.
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the tem-
perature of the chain increases. The drive links
of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang
approximately .050 in. out of the bar groove.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check
the chain tension frequently and tension as
required.
CAUTION:
A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight
upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before
next use.
RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE
.025 in.
Fig. 36
INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET
Fig. 37
Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This
fast- cutting chain provides kickback reduction
when properly maintained.
For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain
properly.
The chain requires sharpening when the wood
chips are small and powdery, the chain must be
forced through the wood during cutting, or the
chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of the
chain, consider the following:
Improper filing angle of the side plate can
increase the risk of severe kickback.
Raker (depth gauge) clearance.
• Too low increases the potential for kickback.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
See Figures 36 - 37.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure
the tool is unplugged from the power supply.
Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
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• Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails
and stones, or are abraded by mud or sand on
the wood, have an authorized service center
sharpen the chain.
NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or
damage when replacing the chain. If signs of
wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an
authorized service center.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: If you do not fully understand the correct
procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the
instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace
with a recommended low-kickback chain.
SHARPENING THE CUTTERS
See Figures 38 - 41.
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles
and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be
obtained when all cutters are uniform.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure
the tool is unplugged from the power supply.
Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to
the chain to prevent serious personal injury.
TOP PLATE
RIVET
HOLE
HEEL
CUTTING
CORNER
GULLET
SIDE PLATE
DEPTH GAUGE
TOE
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to
Adjusting The Chain Tension.
Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.
Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.
Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth.
Do not let the file dip or rock.
Using light but firm pressure. Stroke towards
the front corner of the tooth.
Lift the file away from the steel on each return
stroke.
Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left
hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the
other side and file the right hand cutters in the
opposite direction.
Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
CAUTION:
A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause
excessive motor speed during cutting, which
may result in severe motor damage.
Fig. 40
LEFT HAND
CUTTERS
RIGHT HAND
CUTTERS
Fig. 41
WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback , which could result in serious
personal injury.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain
could cause serious injury.
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
See Figure 42
CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with
guide marks to align file properly to produce
correct top plate angle.
LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.
MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls
quickly.
SIDE PLATE ANGLE
See Figure 43.
CORRECT 80° – Produced automatically if you
use the correct diameter file in the file holder.
HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases
the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using
a file with a diameter too small or a file held too
low.
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
LESS THAN 30°
SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE
HOOK
30°
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
BACKWARD SLOPE
MORE THAN 30°
Fig. 42
80°
BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed
pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and
chain. Results from using a file with a diameter
too large or file held too high.
MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE
CLEARANCE
See Figure 44 - 46.
Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of .025
in. Use a depth gauge tool for checking the
depth gauge clearances.
Every time the chain is filed, check the depth
gauge clearance.
Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower
all gauges uniformly. Use a .025 in. depth gauge
jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore
original shape by rounding the front. Be careful
not to damage adjoining drive links with the
edge of the file.
Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file
in the same direction the adjoining cutter was
filed with the round file. Use care not to contact
cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth
gauges.
INCORRECT
RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE
.025 IN.
DEPTH GAUGE JOINTER
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
FLAT FILE
Fig. 45
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR
See Figure 47.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure
the chain has stopped moving and the tool is
unplugged from the power supply. Failure to
comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the
saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life.
The bar should be cleaned every day of use and
checked for wear and damage.
Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed
with a file as soon as they occur.
A bar with any of the following faults should be
replaced:
Wear inside the bar rails that permits the chain
to lay over sideways
Bent guide bar
Cracked or broken rails
Spread rails
Lubricate guide bars weekly with a sprocket at
their tip. Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly
in the lubricating hole. Turn the guide bar and
check that the lubrication holes and chain groove
are free from impurities.
RESTORE ORIGINAL
SHAPE BY ROUNDING
THE FRONT
Fig. 46
LUBRICATING
HOLE
Fig. 47
MOUNTING
SCREW
SAFE-T-TIP
Fig. 48
MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE
GUARD
See Figures 48 - 49.
Disconnect chain saw from power supply.
Mount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose.
Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole
in the guide bar.
Tighten the screw with wrench until snug.
From the snug position, tighten the screw an
additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
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MAINTAINING THE SAFE-T-TIP
®
NOSE
GUARD
See Figures 47 - 48.
WARNING:
Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-TTIP antikickback device already installed, check
the tightness of the mounting screw before each
use to avoid possible serious personal injury.
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