Remington Power Tools Electric Chain Saw User Manual
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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain
will damage saw and void the warranty. For additional information see owner’s manual or 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.
Loose Chain...
If chain becomes loose around guide bar, allow chain to cool then...
WARNING: Unplug saw
and allow chain to cool before
tensioning.
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Step
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Loosen nut...
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Turn chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension saw chain...
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Pull chain to check tension. Guide
links should not come out of guide
bar groove...
See pages 8 and 9 for additional information.
Make sure chain moves freely around
guide bar then tighten nut.
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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 .....................................
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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
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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.
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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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INFORMATION
Continued
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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• 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
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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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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
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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.
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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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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
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Make sure chain moves freely around
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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
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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.
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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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45°
Retreat Path
Figure 13 - Retreat Path From 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).
3.
Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts.
B) Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut two inches higher than lower
notch cut and on opposite side of tree (see Figure
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)
2"
(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
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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.
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Figure 14 - Felling 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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OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Continued
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
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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.
6"
(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.
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
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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
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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
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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HOLDER
MAINTENANCE
Continued
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.
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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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side of chain)
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.
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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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800-858-8501 (English Only)
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2220 Argentia Road
Unit #4
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 2K7
905-826-8010
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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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