Remington M12510US, M35016UW, M15012US, M15014US, M15014AS User Manual

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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

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MODELS: M12510US, M15012US, M15014US, M15014AS, M30016US,

M30016AS, M30016AW, M35016UW, M35016AW

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.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 3

Before Operating Saw ....................................................................................................................... 3

While Operating Saw ......................................................................................................................... 3

Kickback ............................................................................................................................................

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

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................

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

ASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................................

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

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

Filling Oil Tank ................................................................................................................................... 9

Oiling Chain ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Clearing sprocket cover of debris ....................................................................................................

Extension Cords .............................................................................................................................. 10

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

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

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

Bucking a Log ..................................................................................................................................

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

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 15

Cleaning Saw Body ......................................................................................................................... 15

Care of Guide Bar ........................................................................................................................... 15

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

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

STORAGE ......................................................................................................................... 17

TECHNICAL SERVICE .....................................................................................................

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

REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................................................................

Warranty Service ............................................................................................................................. 17

Non-Warranty Service .....................................................................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 18

WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN/DESGLOSE ILUSTRADO DE PARTES/SCHÉMA

DES PIÈCES ..................................................................................................................... 62

PARTS CENTRAL/CENTRAL DE PIEZAS/DÉPÔT DE PIÈCES .....................................

11 11 12 13

15 16

17 17 17

4 5

6 6 7 8 9

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 in Important Safety Information on pages 3 through 5. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from ﬁre, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

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

2. Watch what you are 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 well-instructed 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 page 10 for extension cord requirements.

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, or not 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 ser vice center (see Technical Service, page 17).

• while in a hurry

• 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 or jewelry. 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

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• 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 from falling tree

11. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are 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 are trained or have expert help.

6. If two 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 sure chain is not touching anything.

11. 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 light 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.

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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

KICKBACK

WARNING: Kickback may occur when 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 back towards 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.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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 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 Safety Devices On This Saw

This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced

kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this saw. Follow assembly instructions on pages 7 and 8. 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 times.

• 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).

Direction

Do Not Let Guide Bar Touch Here

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90° Quadrant

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

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

• Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar nose).

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

• Use extreme caution when reentering a previous 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.

Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety

Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw. Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW

1. Unplug chain saw from power source

• when not in use

• before moving from one place to another

• before servicing

• before changing accessories or attachments, such as saw chain 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 or binding 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 carry chain saw by power cord.

• Never yank power cord to unplug it.

• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp

edges.

• Inspect extension cords often and replace if

damaged.

4. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

5. When not in use, always store chain saw

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

• in a dry place

• in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

Save these instructions. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this chain saw.

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UNPACKING

1. Remove all items from carton.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you ﬁnd any damage or if any parts are missing, call Technical Services at 1-800-858-8501 for prompt service.

Front Handle

Switch Lockout

Rear Handle

Power Cord

Cord Hitch

Figure 2 - Chain Saw Model M12510US, M15012US, M15014US, M15014AS, M30016US, M30016AS

Hand Guard

Trigger

Guide Bar Nose

Oil Cap

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

Chain Tensioning Screw

Front Handle

Switch Lockout

Rear Handle

Power Cord

Figure 3 - Chain Saw Model M30016AW, M35016UW, M35016AW

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

Bucking

Process of cutting a felled tree or log into

lengths.

Chock

Block or wedge used to secure wood from

moving.

Felling

Process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Cut

Final cut when felling a tree. Make this

cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut.

Front Handle Front Hand Guard

Located at front of saw body.

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 Guide Bar Retainer

Tip or end of guide bar.

Bolt-like fastener that holds

guide bar in place during assembly and operation of chain saw.

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 limb(s) from a felled tree.

Low-Kickback Chain

Chain that reduces chance of

kickback as required by ANSI B175.1.

Normal Cutting Position

Stance used while making

bucking and felling cuts.

Notching Cut

Notch cut in tree that directs fall of tree.

Oiler Control Power Head

Also known as saw body.

Pushback (Kickback, Pinch)

saw. Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched, caught, or contacts a foreign object.

Rear Handle Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

duces chance of kickback.

Replacement Chain

B175.1 when used with a speciﬁc saw. It may not meet ANSI requirements when used with other saws.

Saw Chain (Chain)

teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The guide bar supports chain.

Spiked Bumper (Spike)

saw body beside guide bar. Keep spiked bumper in contact with wood when felling or bucking. It helps maintain position of saw while cutting.

Sprocket Switch

circuit to motor of saw.

Switch Linkage

ger. It moves switch when you squeeze trigger.

Switch Lockout

starting of saw.

Hand Guard

Trigger

Cord Hitch

Guide Bar Nose

Oil Cap

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

Chain Tensioning Screw

System for oiling guide bar and chain.

Chain saw without chain and guide bar.

Rapid pushback of chain

Handle located at rear of saw body.

Guide bar that re-

Chain that complies with ANSI

Loop of chain having cutting

Pointed teeth at front of

Toothed wheel that drives chain.

Device that completes or interrupts electrical

This device connects switch to trig-

Device that reduces accidental

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Trigger

Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing

trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off.

Trimming (Pruning)

a living 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.

Unibody

Main body of chain saw.

Process of cutting limb(s) from

ASSEMBLY

Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly is not needed on these models.

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 8 and 9.

See

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

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly.

1. Lay chain out ﬂat.

2. Loosen and remove guide bar nut and sprocket cover.

3. Rotate guide bar retainer so that it is positioned parallel to guide bar slot (see Figure 4).

4. Install guide bar onto saw body. Assemble center slot of guide bar onto guide bar bolt and guide bar

Note: Make sure the head of the guide

retainer. bar retainer slides through the guide bar slot as shown in Figure 4.

Drive Sprocket

Guide Bar

5. Rotate guide bar retainer 90 degrees as shown in Figure 5.

6. Place chain around drive sprocket, along top groove of guide bar, and around guide bar nose.

Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing in right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 6 and indicator on side cover of saw).

CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.

7. Insert tab of sprocket cover into slot on unibody and rotate sprocket cover onto guide bar bolt until sprocket cover rests against guide bar (see Figure 7, page 8).

8. Place guide bar nut, removed in step 2, on guide bar bolt.

IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nut ﬁnger tight

only.

Drive Sprocket

Figure 5 - Locking Guide Bar Retainer

Guide Bar

Guide Bar Retainer Rotated 90 Degrees to Guide Bar Slot

Towards Guide Bar Nose

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Guide Bar Retainer Positioned Parallel to Guide Bar Slot

Figure 4 - Unlocking Guide Bar Retainer

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Figure 6 - Saw Chain Direction

Cutting Edge

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9. Turning chain tensioning screw, adjust position of adjustment block until it is aligned and inserted into the round adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figures 7 and 8). Turning screw coun terclockwise will move adjustment block to rear of guide bar. Turning screw clockwise will move adjustment block to front of guide bar.

10. If needed, readjust guide bar nut to ﬁnger tight only.

11. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment,

Adjusting Hole

Slot

Sprocket Cover Tab

Figure 7 - Installing Sprocket Cover

pages 8 and 9.

Guide Bar Bolt

Bushing

Guide Bar Nut

WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose 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.

IMPORTANT!

Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty. For additional information call 1-800-858-8501. New saw chains will stretch. Check chain tension frequently when ﬁrst used and tighten when chain becomes loose around guide bar.

❶

Chain Tensioning Screw

Adjustment Block

Figure 8 - Chain Tensioning Screw and Adjustment Block Location

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

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.

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If chain becomes loose around guide bar, allow chain to cool then...

❷

Loosen nut...

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Approx.

1/8"

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

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Turn chain ten sioning scr ew clockwise to tension saw chain...

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Guide Bar

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

WARNING: Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating this saw. Make certain you read and understand all Important Safety Information, pages 3 through 5. 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.

FILLING OIL TANK

1. Remove oil cap.

2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. 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.

It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use.

Note:

Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage.

OILING CHAIN Manual Oil System

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 bar and chain. Press squeeze bulb at least once before each cut. Check oil level often by looking at oil level through side of oil bottle (see Figure 9).

Note: For

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Pull chain to check tension. Guide links should not come out of guide bar groove...

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Make sure chain moves freely around guide bar then tighten nut.

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Oil Squeeze Bulb

Oil Bottle

Figure 9 - Oil Squeeze Bulb and Oil Bottle Location

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CLEARING SPROCKET COVER OF DEBRIS

While operating the chain saw, wood chips, small twigs, and other debris can occasionally build up inside the sprocket cover. To properly maintain the saw and keep it in good working order, periodic removal of this debris may be required. To properly clear debris from the sprocket cover:

1. Unplug chain saw.

2. Loosen and remove guide bar nut (see Figure

10).

3. Turn chain tensioning screw counterclockwise to loosen chain until sprocket cover is easily removed.

4. After sprocket cover is removed, clear all chips, twigs, and debris.

WARNING: Use caution when clearing debris that is around chain. Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protec tive gloves when working around or handling chain.

5. Once debris has been removed, follow steps 7 through 11 on pages 7 and 8 in the section to re-assemble the sprocket cover to the chain saw.

Wood Chips, Twigs, and Debris

Assembly

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 over heat. Follow cord size requirements listed below.

Cord Length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 AWG

50 feet 16 AWG 100 feet 16 AWG 150 feet 14 AWG

Models M12510US, M15012US, M15014US, M15014AS

Cord Length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 AWG

50 feet 16 AWG 100 feet 14 AWG 150 feet 12 AWG

Models M30016US, M30016AS, M30016AW, M35016UW, M35016AW

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords. This chain saw is designed with an extension cord hitch that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose during use. To use, form a loop with the end of the extension cord, insert loop into slot in rear of handle, and place loop over cord hitch (see Figure 11). Gently pull loop against cord hitch until slack is removed. Plug extension cord into chain saw cord.

Sprocket Cover

Figure 10 - Removing and Clearing Sprocket Cover of Debris

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Guide Bar Nut

Power Cord

Cord Hitch

Extension Cord

Figure 11 - Looping Extension Cord over Cord Hitch

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CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW

1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension 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 12).

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

5. When ready to make a cut, push the lockout button completely forward with the right thumb and squeeze the trigger (see Figure 12). This will turn saw on. Releasing trigger will turn saw off. Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.

6. When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold saw ﬁrmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) 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 from 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.

Switch Lockout Button

FELLING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree)

WARNING:

• Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in se

vere injury or death. See Kickback, pages 4 and 5, to avoid risk of kickback.

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

• Keep children, animals, 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. Do not endanger any person, strike utility lines, or cause property damage. If tree strikes 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 feet. 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 retreat path before felling. Make retreat path opposite to planned direction of fall of tree and at 45° angle (see Figure 13).

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Trigger

Figure 12 - Lockout Button and Trigger Location

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Retreat Path

45°

Retreat Path

Figure 13 - Retreat Path From Tree

Direction of Fall

Tree

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

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

Felling Procedure A) Felling Notch

A properly placed felling notch will determine direction tree will fall. Place felling notch on side of tree in direction you want tree to fall (see Figure 14). Follow directions below to create a felling notch.

1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground as pos sible. Hold saw so guide bar is horizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter of tree trunk (see Figure 14). 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 14).

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

14). Keep felling cut parallel to lower notch cut.

2. Cut towards notch.

WARNING: Do not cut all the way through tree. Leave about two inches of tree diameter uncut directly behind felling notch (see Figure 14). This uncut portion acts as a hinge. The hinge helps keep tree from twisting and falling in wrong direction.

Direction

3rd Cut Felling Cut

2"(5 cm)

(5 cm)

Hinge

of Fall

2nd Cut Upper Notch Cut

1st Cut Lower Notch Cut

3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should begin to fall. Note: If needed, drive wedges into felling cut to control direction of fall. If tree settles back and pinches chain, drive wedges into felling cut to re move saw. Only use wedges made of wood, plastic, or aluminum. Never use wedge made of steel. This could cause kickback and damage to chain.

4. When tree begins to fall, quickly

• remove saw from felling cut

• release trigger to turn saw off

• put saw down

• exit area using retreat path

WARNING: Be alert for falling over-

head limbs. Watch your footing while

exiting area.

LIMBING A TREE

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, pages 4 and 5, 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

15). 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 14 - Felling A Tree

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Figure 15 - Limbing A Tree

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BUCKING A LOG

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, pages 4 and 5, 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 hold 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.

Log Supported On One End

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

17). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep section from splintering when cut.

2. Make second cut directly above ﬁrst cut. Cut down to meet ﬁrst cut. This cut will keep log from pinching guide bar and chain.

Log Supported On Both Ends

1. Make ﬁrst cut from above log (see Figure 18). Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep section from 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 from pinching guide bar and chain.

TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, pages 4 and 5, to avoid risk of kickback.

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Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections. Make sure your footing is ﬁrm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. When possible, raise log or section off ground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc. When cutting through log, maintain control by reduc ing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do not relax your grip on chain saw handles. Do not let moving chain touch ground. Ground will dull moving chain. After cutting through log, release trigger to turn saw off before moving saw. Follow directions below to buck a log.

Entire Length Of Log On Ground

Cut log from top (see Figure 16).

Figure 16 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground

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Figure 17 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On One End

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Figure 18 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends

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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.

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 19).

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

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 fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.

2nd Cut - Pruning Cut

4th Cut - Final Stub Cut

(to avoid pinching)

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.

(15 cm)

1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)

Figure 19 - Cutting A Limb

2" to 4"

(5 a 10 cm)

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE: Below are instructions for servicing your chain saw. Any servicing not mentioned below should be done by an authorized service center.

CLEANING SAW BODY

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

Normal Guide Bar Maintenance

1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.

2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodi cally. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 21).

3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.

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

Replace guide bar when

• bar is bent or cracked

• inside groove of bar is badly worn

Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement Parts and Accessories, page 17, for proper bar.

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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 tetrachloride, kerosene, or gasoline

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

CARE OF GUIDE BAR

Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 20). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs. Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting harder.

Guide Bar Groove

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source 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.

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.

Burr

Flat File

Cleaning Groove With Putty Knife

Guide Bar

Normal Guide

Bar

Figure 20 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing Uneven Bar Wear

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Uneven Wear

Figure 21 - Guide Bar Maintenance

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Items Needed to Sharpen Chain

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

• 5/32" round ﬁle

• Depth gauge tool

• File guide

• Vise

• Medium sized ﬂat ﬁle

Sharpening Cutters

Use ﬁle guide for 30° ﬁling.

1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see Saw Chain

Tension Adjustment,

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 22). midpoint of guide bar.

30° Guide Mark

pages 8 and 9).

Note: File at

Filing Direction

File Guide

5/32" Round File

4. Hold ﬁle guide level. Make sure 30° mark on ﬁle guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see Figure 22). This will insure that you ﬁle cutters at 30° angle.

5. File from inside towards outside of cutter until sharp. Only ﬁle in this one direction (see Figure

22). Note: Two or three strokes with ﬁle should sharpen cutter.

6. After 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. After every 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 24).

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

25).

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

REPLACING SAW CHAIN

Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen 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

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Flat File

Depth Gauge

, page 17.

Note: This illustration shows ﬁle guide placement and ﬁling direction for sharpening cutters on left side of chain.

Figure 22 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain

Depth Gauge (right Depth Gauge (left side of chain)

Groove

Top Plate (left side of chain)

Figure 23 - Chain Part Locations

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Groove

Right Side of Chain

Top Plate (right side of chain)

Depth Gauge Tool

Depth Gauge Slot

Figure 24 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain

Front Corner

.025" .635 mm

Figure 25 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge

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STORAGE

If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.

1. Drain oil tank after each use.

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 coating of oil over surface of guide bar.

6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft cloth

dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.

7. Store chain saw

•

in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach

• in a dry place

• in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this product. If so, you can visit our Technical Service web site at www. desatech.com or contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-858-8501 (English Only). You may also write to: DESA Specialty Products™ ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 When contacting DESA Specialty Products™, have ready

• Your Name

• Your Address

• Your Phone Number

• Model Number of Product

• Date of Purchase (Include copy of receipt for writ

ten requests).

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

WARNING: Use only replacement parts and accessories described in this manual. Use of other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator.

For original replacement parts and accessories, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center for this product. If they can not sup ply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts Central listed on page 65. Each Authorized Dealer, Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is independently owned and operated. See pages 62 through 64 for an Illustrated Parts List. If you need additional referral information, contact our Technical Service Department (see Technical Service). In Canada call 1-800-561-3372 for parts information.

REPAIR SERVICE

Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Each Authorized Service Center is independently owned and operated.

WARRANTY SERVICE

If product requires warranty service, return it to nearest Authorized Service Center. You must show proof of purchase. If faulty materials or workmanship caused damage, we will repair or replace product without charge. Note: Normal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage is not covered under warranty.

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE

If product requires service, return it to nearest Authorized Service Center. Repairs will be billed to you at regular repair list prices. For additional Service Center or warranty informa tion, call 1-800-858-8501 or visit our Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools’™ technical service web site at www.

desatech.com.

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

OBSERVED FAULT

Saw runs, but does not cut

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

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily

Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze trigger

Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move

Chain does not get oil

Chain comes off guide bar

Saw smokes

Saw leaks oil

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Chain assembled backwards on guide bar

Chain is dull

Low power supply voltage

1. Switch lockout not pushed forward in to release trigger

2. Extension cord connections loose

3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker

4. Worn out motor brushes

5. Open wiring circuit on saw

Gear train failure

1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar

2. Oil is too thick

1. Chain is loose

2. Guide bar and chain not assembled correctly

Saw damaged. Do not use saw

Oil cap is not secure

REMEDY

See Assembly, pages 7 and 8

See Sharpening Saw Chain, pages 15 and 16

Extension cord wire size too small. See Extension Cords, page 10

1. Push switch lockout forward before squeezing trigger

2. Check cord connections

3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker

4. See authorized service center

5. See authorized service center

See authorized service center

1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot

2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil Tank, page 9

1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Ten- sion Adjustment, pages 8 and 9

2. See Assembly, pages 7 and 8

See authorized service center

Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil

tank when not in use.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Model _______________________________

Date Purchased ______________________

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW LIMITED WARRANTY

Always specify model and serial numbers when writing the factory. We reserve the right to amend these speciﬁcations at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA Specialty Products™ warrants this electric chain saw and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year (90 days for reconditioned unit) from the date of ﬁrst purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that the product has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with all applicable instructions. The bill of sales or proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers only the parts and labor required to restore this chain saw to its proper operating condition. Warranty parts must be obtained through factory authorized dealers and service centers for this product. These dealers and service centers will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. This warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration. Travel, handling, transportation, and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner. To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty excludes any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose to one year from the date of ﬁrst purchase, and DESA Specialty Products’™ liability is hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA Specialty Products™ shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of inci dental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you. This warranty provides the original purchaser with speciﬁc rights. For information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.

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SIERRA ELÉCTRICA

MANUAL PARA EL USUARIO

MODELOS: M12510US, M15012US, M15014US, M15014AS, M30016US,

M30016AS, M30016AW, M35016UW, M35016AW

IMPORTANTE: Lea cuidadosamente este manual antes de armar u operar esta sierra eléctrica. El uso indebido de la misma puede provocar graves lesiones. Guarde este manual para consultarlo cuando lo necesite.

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El Contenido

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD ............................................................ 22

Antes de utilizar la sierra ................................................................................................................. 22

Al utilizar la sierra ............................................................................................................................ 22

Contragolpes ...................................................................................................................................

Mantenimiento y almacenamiento de su sierra eléctrica ................................................................

IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO ................................................................................ 25

DESEMBALAJE ...............................................................................................................

TERMINOLOGÍA ............................................................................................................... 26

ENSAMBLAJE .................................................................................................................. 27

AJUSTE DE TENSIÓN DE LA CADENA SERRADA .......................................................

USO DE LA SIERRA ELÉCTRICA ................................................................................... 29

Lubricación ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Lubricación de la cadena ................................................................................................................

REMOCIÓN DE RESTOS DE LA TAPA DE LA RUEDA DENTADA ................................................

Cables de prolongación ................................................................................................................... 30

Realización de cortes ......................................................................................................................

Tala de un árbol (Derribamiento de un árbol) ..................................................................................

Desmembramiento de un árbol .......................................................................................................

Trozado de un tronco .......................................................................................................................

Poda de un árbol ............................................................................................................................. 34

LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO ........................................................................................ 35

Limpieza del cabezal ....................................................................................................................... 35

Cuidado de la barra de guía ............................................................................................................

Aﬁlado de la cadena ........................................................................................................................

Recambio de la cadena serrada ......................................................................................................

ALMACENAMIENTO ........................................................................................................ 38

SERVICIO TÉCNICO .........................................................................................................

ACCESORIOS Y PIEZAS DE REPUESTO .......................................................................

SERVICIO DE REPARACIÓN ...........................................................................................

Servicio con garantía ....................................................................................................................... 38

Servicio sin garantía ........................................................................................................................

DIAGNÓSTICO Y RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ....................................................... 39

INFORMACIÓN DE GARANTÍA .......................................................................................

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN/DESGLOSE ILUSTRADO DE PARTES/SCHÉMA

DES PIÈCES ..................................................................................................................... 62

PARTS CENTRAL/CENTRAL DE PIEZAS/DÉPÔT DE PIÈCES .....................................

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31 31 33 33

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