Remington Power Tools ES1514US, ES1512US, 100089-06A, ES1514AS User Manual
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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS
100089-06A, ES1512US, ES1514US, ES1514AS
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.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................... 4
Before Operating Saw ............................................................................................................... 4
While Operating Saw ................................................................................................................. 4
Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ................................................................................... 6
UNPACKING ................................................................................................................ 6
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 7
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS ............................................................................. 7
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 8
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 9
OPERATING CHAIN SAW ......................................................................................... 10
Filling Oil Tank ......................................................................................................................... 10
Oiling Chain ............................................................................................................................. 10
Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................... 10
Cutting with the Chain Saw .....................................................................................................10
Felling a Tree (Cutting Down a Tree) .......................................................................................11
Limbing a Tree ......................................................................................................................... 12
Bucking a Log .......................................................................................................................... 13
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ....................................................................................................... 13
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 14
Cleaning Saw Body ................................................................................................................. 14
Care of Guide Bar ................................................................................................................... 14
Sharpening Saw Chain ............................................................................................................ 14
Replacing Saw Chain .............................................................................................................. 16
STORAGE .................................................................................................................. 16
TECHNICAL SERVICE .............................................................................................. 16
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 16
REPAIR SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 16
Warranty Service ..................................................................................................................... 16
Non-Warranty Service ............................................................................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 17
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 18
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ..................................................................... 56
PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................... 57
PARTS CENTRAL ..................................................................................................... 58
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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 fi re, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all instructions in Important Safety Information
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 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
service center (see Technical Service).
• 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
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
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• 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 fi t in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet of
your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fi t, 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 felling 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
15. When cutting limb or tree trunk that is under
tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood
springing back. When wood tension is released,
limb could spring back and strike operator causing 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
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known (to the state
of California) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment and other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to fi lter 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 page 7. 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).
• 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.
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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 operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in
serious injury to user.
Direction
90° Quadrant
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do Not Let Nose
of Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving
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Do Not Let Guide Bar
Touch Here
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find
any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly
inform dealer where you bought chain saw.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Oil Level Sight Hole (located
on saw body, hidden by front
Front Hand
Guard
Front Handle
Motor Housing
Switch Lockout
(Left side)
Rear Handle
Rear Hand Guard
Power Cord
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS
Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into
lengths.
Felling Process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree. Make this
cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut.
Front Handle Located at front of saw body.
Front Hand Guard Shield between front handle and
guide bar. Protects left hand while using saw.
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body.
The guide bar supports and guides chain.
Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.
Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of
guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar
touches an object while chain is moving. The guide
bar will kick up and back towards operator.
Limbing Process of cutting 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 System for oiling guide bar and chain.
Power Head Chain saw without chain and guide
bar. Also known as saw body.
Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapid pushback of chain
saw. Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide
bar is pinched, caught, or contacts a foreign object.
Guide Bar Nose
handle)
Oil Cap With
Squeeze Bulb
Sprocket
Cover
Trigger
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that re-
Saw Chain
Guide Bar
Scabbard
duces chance of kickback.
Replacement Chain Chain that complies with ANSI
B175.1 when used with a specific saw. It may not meet
ANSI requirements when used with other saws.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting
teeth for cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The
guide bar supports chain.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth at front of
saw body beside guide bar. Keep spiked bumper in
contact with wood when felling or bucking. It helps
maintain position of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical
circuit to motor of saw.
Switch Linkage This device connects switch to trig-
ger. It moves switch when you squeeze trigger.
Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental
starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing
trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off.
Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from
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.
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this
manual before assembling or operating
this chain saw. Improper use of saw can
cause severe injury. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly
is not needed on these models.
See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in
vise during assembly.
The plastic hardware bag should include:
• two guide bar bolts
• two guide bar nuts
• one Phillips-head tapping screw
1. Lay chain out flat.
2. Install front hand guard onto saw body. Do this by
pressing two mounting stand-outs on hand guard
into hex-shaped holes in saw body (see Figure 2).
3 Insert tapping screw through hand guard and into
saw handle. Tighten screw firmly.
4. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise (see
Figure 3). Continue to turn adjusting screw until
adjusting block is to rear of adjusting plate.
5. Install guide bar onto saw body. Place rear of
guide bar between adjusting plate and sprocket
support.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert adjusting
block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar.
6. Line up holes on sprocket support with center
slot on guide bar and holes in saw body.
7. Insert guide bar bolts through front hand guard, saw
body, center slot of guide bar, and sprocket support.
Attach guide bar nuts to guide bar bolts.
IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nuts finger
tight only. Make sure adjusting block is in oval
adjusting hole on guide bar.
8. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along
top groove of guide bar and around guide bar
nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain
are facing the right direction. Position chain so
cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar
nose (see Figure 3).
9. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw
backwards. If chain is backwards, saw
will vibrate badly and will not cut.
Tapping
Screw
Guide
Bar
Bolts
Mounting
Stand-Outs
Figure 2 - Assembling Guide Bar, Chain,
and Hand Guard
Adjusting
Block
Figure 3 - Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar
Front Hand Guard
Sprocket Support
Towards Guide
Bar Nose
Saw
Chain
Drive
Sprocket
Guide Bar Nuts
Adjusting Plate
Adjusting Screw
Cutting
Edge
Guide
Bar
Adjusting
Hole
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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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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.
Note: For pre-assembled models, the saw chain
tension is properly set at factory. A new chain will
stretch. Check new chain after fi rst few minutes of
operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps
below to readjust saw chain tension.
1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nuts
are only finger tight (see Figure 2, page 8). Also
make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole
on guide bar (see Figures 2 and 3, page 8).
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is
out of chain (see Figure 4). Note: There should
be no gap between side links of chain and bottom
of guide bar (see Figure 5).
3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain around
guide bar. Chain should move freely. If chain
does not move freely, loosen chain by turning
adjusting screw counterclockwise.
4. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide
bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and
loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk
of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note:
A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after
first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to
cool down. Readjust chain tension.
Figure 4 - Turning Adjusting Screw
Guide Bar Nuts
Guide Bar
Gap
Incorrect Tension
Figure 5- Saw Chain Adjustment
Guide Bar
Correct Tension
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OPERATING CHAIN SAW
FILLING OIL TANK
1. Remove oil cap.
2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For
temperatures below 30°F, use SAE #10 oil. For
temperatures above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.
3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for
good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in
use. Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage.
WARNING: Read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating this saw.
Make certain you read and understand all
Important Safety Information. Improper
use of this chain saw can cause severe
injury or death from fire, electrical shock,
or body contact with moving chain, or
falling wood.
OILING CHAIN
Always check oil level before using saw. Do not attempt
to operate the oil system while saw is in operation. To oil
chain, press squeeze bulb. Oil will feed onto the guide bar
and chain. Press squeeze bulb at least once before each
cut. Check oil level often by looking at oil sight level
hole. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between
front handle and front hand guard.
Figure 7 - Pressing Squeeze Bulb on Oil Cap
to Oil Chain
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cords with this saw. Use only
extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord
must be marked with suffix W or W-A following
the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or
SJTW.
Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cord must be
heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized
cord will cause voltage drop at saw. Saw will lose
power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements
on the chart.
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Cord Length AWG Cord Size
25 feet 16 AWG
50 feet 16 AWG
100 feet 16 AWG
150 feet 14 AWG
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord
does not catch on branches or logs during cutting.
Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.
The extension cord may come undone from the power
cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the
two cords as shown in Figure 6.
Chain Saw Power Cord
Extension Cord
Figure 6 - Tying Extension Cord and Power Cord in
Knot
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 8,
page11).
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
5. When ready to make a cut, press in switch lockout with right thumb and squeeze trigger (see
Figure 8, page 11). 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.
OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Switch Lockout
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.
Retreat Path
Direction of Fall
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Trigger
Figure 8 - Switch Lockout and Trigger Location
FELLING A TREE
(Cutting Down a Tree)
WARNING:
• Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in
severe injury or death. See Kickback,
to avoid risk of kickback.
• Do not fell a tree without ample skill or
expert help.
• Keep children, animals, and bystanders
away from area when felling a tree.
• If two or more persons perform bucking 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 9).
45°
Retreat Path
Figure 9 Retreat Path From Tree
Tree
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 10. Follow
directions below to create a felling notch.
1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground as
possible. Hold saw so guide bar is horizontal.
Cut 1/3 the diameter of tree trunk (see Figure
10). Note: Always make this horizontal lower
notch cut first. If you make this cut second, tree
can pinch chain or guide bar.
2. Start upper notch cut the same distance above
first cut as first cut is deep.
Example: If lower notch cut is eight inches deep,
start upper notch cut eight inches above it. Cut
downward at 45° angle. The upper notch cut should
meet end of lower notch cut (see Figure 10).
Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts.
3.
B) Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut two inches higher than lower
notch cut and on opposite side of tree (see Figure
10). Keep felling cut parallel to lower notch cut.
2. Cut towards notch.
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 remove 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
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OPERATING CHAIN SAW
WARNING: Do not cut all the way
through tree. Leave about two inches
of tree diameter uncut directly behind
felling notch (see Figure 10). This uncut
portion acts as a hinge. The hinge helps
keep tree from twisting and falling in
wrong direction.
WARNING: Be alert for falling overhead limbs. Watch your footing while
exiting area.
3rd Cut Felling Cut
2"(5 cm)
Figure 10 - Felling A Tree
2"
(5 cm)
Hinge
Direction of Fall
2nd Cut - Upper Notch Cut
1st Cut - Lower Notch Cut
LIMBING A TREE
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: When cutting limb that
is under tension, use extreme caution.
Be alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator causing
severe injury or death.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Do not
remove larger limbs under tree that support log off
ground. Remove each limb with one cut (see Figure
11). 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 11 - Limbing A Tree
BUCKING A LOG
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING:
• If on slope, make sure log will not roll
down hill. Secure log by using wooden
stakes. Drive wooden stakes into
ground on downhill side of log. Stand
on uphill side of log while cutting. Log
may roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through two logs at
same time. This could increase the risk
of kickback.
• While cutting log, never 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.
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 reducing 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 on page 13 to buck a log.
OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On
Ground
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
13). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section 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.
2nd Cut
1st Cut
Figure 13 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On
One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure 14).
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 to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 15).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut 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)
ENGLISH
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Figure 14 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On
Both Ends
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 15 - Cutting A Limb
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6"
(15 cm)
2" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
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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.
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 16). 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
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 17).
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 for proper bar.
Burr
Flat File
Figure 17 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Guide Bar
Cleaning Groove
With Putty Knife
Oil Slot
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe injury
or death could occur from electrical shock
or body contact with moving chain.
Guide Bar
Normal Guide
Bar
Figure 16 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing
Uneven Bar Wear
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Guide Bar With Uneven
Wear
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and more
safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket, guide
bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force chain
into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few
large chips, chain is dull.
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FILE HOLDER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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 18). Note: File at
midpoint of guide bar.
4. Hold file guide level. Make sure 30° mark on
file guide is parallel to center of guide bar (see
Figure 18). This will insure that you file cutters
at 30° angle.
5. File from inside towards outside of cutter until
sharp. Only file in this one direction (see Figure
18). Note: Two or three strokes with file should
sharpen cutter.
6. After each cutter is sharpened, move chain forward 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 sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.
1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across top
of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot
in depth gauge tool (see Figure 20).
2. Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with
depth gauge tool.
3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round
off front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure
21).
After several hand filings, have authorized service
center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain.
This will insure even filing.
Filing Direction
30° Guide Mark
Note: This illustration shows file guide placement and filing
direction for sharpening cutters on left side of chain.
Figure 18 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain
Depth Gauge
(left side of chain)
Groove
Top Plate
(left side of chain)
Right Side of Chain
Figure 19 - Chain Part Locations
Depth Gauge
Tool
Figure 20 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain
Flat File
Front Corner
File Guide
5/32" Round
File
Depth Gauge
(right side of chain)
Groove
Top Plate
(right side of chain)
Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge Slot
.025"
.635 mm
ENGLISH
Figure 21 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge
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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,
STORAGE
If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.
1. Drain oil tank.
2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean
guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum
based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.
3. Dry guide bar and chain.
4. Place chain in container filled with oil. This will
prevent rust.
5. Wipe a thin 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.
remingtonpowertools.com or contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-626-2237 (English
Only). You may also write to:
DESA Power Tools
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
ATTN: Technical Service
When contacting DESA Power Tools, have ready
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (Include copy of receipt for
written requests).
We reserve the right to amend these specifi cations
at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make
no other warranty expressed or implied.
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 supply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts
Central listed on page 58
Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is
independently owned and operated.
See pages 56 and 57 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.
. Each Authorized Dealer,
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 information, call 1-800-626-2237 or visit our Technical Service web site at www.remingtonpowertools.com.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools technical service web site at www.remingtonpowertools.
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
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 1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
Chain comes off guide
bar
Saw smokes Saw damaged. Do not use saw See authorized service center
Saw leaks oil It is normal for oil to seep when the
Chain assembled backwards on
guide bar
Chain is dull See Sharpening Saw Chain
Low power supply voltage Extension cord wire size too small. See
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 Sprocket Remove and inspect gear sprocket for
2. Oil is too thick
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not assembled correctly
saw is not in use.
See Assembly
Extension Cords.
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
damage
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling
Oil Tank
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension
Adjustment
2. See Assembly
Tighten oil cap.
Note: Empty oil tank when not in use.
ENGLISH
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
REMINGTON BRAND ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
LIMITED WARRANTIES
NEW PRODUCTS
Standard Warranty
DESA Power Tools warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the date of fi rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been maintained
and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings and instructions.
FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS
Limited Warranty
DESA Power Tools warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for 90 days from the date of fi rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed,
maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings and instructions.
The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:
• Always specify model number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or
other proof of purchase must be presented.
• This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer.
• This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance
for labor when provided by a DESA Power Tools Authorized Service Center. Warranty parts must be obtained through
authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Power Tools who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure
to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.
• Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless
expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.
• Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, lack of proper
maintenance, tampering, or alterations.
• Excluded from this warranty are products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage.
• This is DESA Power Tools’ exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any
and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose to one (1) year on new products and 90 days
on factory reconditioned products from the date of fi rst purchase. DESA Power Tools makes no other warranties regarding
this product.
• DESA Power Tools’ liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and DESA Power Tools shall not be liable
for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty contact:
TERMS COMMON TO ALL WARRANTIES
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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Model __________________
Date Purchased __________________
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