Remington Power Tools EL-3 User Manual

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model EL-3

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.

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

SAFETY WARNINGS

Do not assemble or handle guide bar or saw chain while connected to a power source.

1. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.

2. Do not let the chain saw get wet. Don’t use the chain saw in the rain or in damp or wet locations. Keep the work area well lit.

3. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.

4. Store the chain saw in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

5. Don’t force the chain saw. Only make cuts within the capacity of your chain saw.

6. Wear proper apparel: safety footwear, snug fitting clothing, safety glasses, head and hearing protection. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.

7. Never carry the chain saw by its cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect the plug. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

8. Secure your work by use of clamps or chocks, freeing both hands to hold the chain saw.

9. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

10. Always disconnect the cord when the chain saw is not in use, when moving from one location to another and before servicing.

11. Keep the chain saw clean. Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely assembled. Keep the saw handles dry, clean and free of oil.

12. Keep the saw chain properly tensioned and the saw chain cutters properly sharpened. Follow the lubricating instructions.

13. Avoid having loose or missing parts. Keep all the fasteners tight.

14. Remove all tools before touching the switch trigger.

15. Never place your finger near the switch trigger until you are ready to make a cut.

16. Keep all parts of your body away from the moving saw chain. Always carry the chain saw with the motor stopped and the guide bar and saw chain to the rear .

17. Never operate the chain saw when you are fatigued.

18. Guard against kickback by following the explanation in this manual.

19. Use extreme caution when cutting small branches. Watch for limbs under tension.

20. Use only extension cords suitable for outdoor use and appropriately marked.

21. When replacing parts use only identical replacement parts.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any other attachments or accessories except those noted in this manual.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for future use.

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OWNER’S MANUAL

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

Boring The process involved in cutting

with the saw chain at the nose (tip) of the guide bar, in order to make a hole. This is not recommended because of hazard of kickback.

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 Handle The support handle located

at or toward the front of the chain saw.

Front Handle 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.

Guide Bar A solid railed structure that

supports and guides the saw chain.

Kickback The backward and/or upward

motion 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 another log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

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.

Normal Cutting Position Those posi-

tions 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.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide

bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.

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 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 trans-

mits motion from a trigger to the switch.

Switch Lockout A movable stop that

prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated.

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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLING GUIDE BAR, SAW CHAIN AND HAND GUARD

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp in a vise or abuse during assembly. Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain.

1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (D), two (2) guide bar bolts (E) and one (1) Phillips screw (N) from the plastic bag.

2. Lay the saw chain (C) out flat.

3. Install hand guard (K) by press fitting the two bosses (L) into the hex shaped holes in the saw body. Install the Phillips screw (N) into the hand guard and saw handle and tighten securely.

4. Turn adjusting screw (A) counterclockwise to move the adjusting block (B) as far as it will go to the rear of the mount (See Figure 1).

5. Slide the guide bar (G) on to the adjusting plate (H) aligning adjusting block (B) with the square adjusting hole (I) in the guide bar.

6. Rotate the sprocket support (F) back over the guide bar so the holes line up.

7. Insert ONLY the front guide bar bolt (E) through the body of the saw and through sprocket support (F). Tighten the nut (D) only finger tight. This will allow clearance for the installation of the saw chain.

8. Slide the saw chain between the side cover and the sprocket (J), in the top groove of the guide bar (G) and around the guide bar nose.

9. Insert remaining guide bar bolt (E) and install nut (D) finger tight.

10. Adjust the saw chain tension by following the tension adjustment instructions.

CAUTION: If saw chain is assembled backwards, the saw will vibrate excessively and will not cut.

Figure 1 - Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar

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

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: The saw chain tension must be properly maintained. Failure to do so will cause rapid saw chain, guide bar and sprocket wear. A loose chain will increase the possibility of kickback and may jump out of the guide bar groove. This may cause damage to the chain and injury to the operator. Tighten guide bar nuts securely.

1. Before adjusting the saw chain, make sure the guide bar nuts (D) are only finger tight (See Figure 1 and 2).

2. Turn adjusting screw (A) clockwise until all slack is out of the saw chain.

3. Wear protective glov es and pull the saw chain (C) around the guide bar. It should move freely.

4. If necessary, readjust chain using adjusting screw (A). There should be no gap between the side links of the saw chain and the bottom of the guide bar (See Figure 3).

5. Tighten guide bar nuts (D) using a wrench. Nuts not tightened securely will allow guide bar movement resulting in loose chain and increasing the possibility of kickback and damage to mating parts.

6. A new chain will stretch and should be checked after the first few minutes of operation. Disconnect saw from power source. Adjust the chain tension after it has had a few minutes to cool down. Use protective gloves to protect hands from chain teeth.

Cutting Edges Forward

Guide Bar

Incorrect Saw

Chain Tension

Gap

Guide Bar

Figure 3 - Saw Chain Adjustment

Standard Chain

Correct Saw Chain

Tension

Guide Bar

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