Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EL-3 Remington
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Model EL-3 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W ® OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this chain saw. Improper use of saw can cause severe injury.
2 101755 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W SAFETY W ARNINGS Do not assemble or handle guide bar or saw chain while connected to a power source. 1. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents. 2. Do not let the chain saw get wet. Don’ t use the chain saw in the rain or in damp or wet locations.
3 101755 OWNER’S MANUAL CHAIN SA W NAMES AND TERMS Boring The process involved in cutting with the saw chain at the nose (tip) of the guide bar, in order to make a hole. This is not recommended because of hazard of kick- back. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.
4 101755 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING GUIDE BAR, SAW CHAIN AND HAND GUARD IMPORTANT: Do not clamp in a vise or abuse during assembly. Always wear gloves when han- dling the saw chain. 1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (D), two (2) guide bar bolts (E) and one (1) Phillips screw (N) from the plastic bag.
5 101755 OWNER’S MANUAL DIRECTION CONTACT HERE 90 DEGREE QUADRANT Kickback Safety Devices On Your Saw Your saw is equipped with a low-kickback saw chain and a reduced kickback guide bar. Both devices reduce the possibility of rota- tional kickback which can occur when the tip of the bar contacts a solid object.
6 101755 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Continued Examples of Kickback With the saw in operation, kickback occurs when: • The chain at the guide bar nose touches any solid object.
7 101755 OWNER’S MANUAL 4. As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back a.
8 101755 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W BUCKING A LOG Bucking a log is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks.
9 101755 OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE CLEANING THE CHAIN SAW To clean housing of dirt and oil, wipe with a damp cloth using a solution of warm water and a mild detergent. DO NOT use products that contain ammonia, chlorine or abrasives, DO NOT use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene or gasoline.
10 101755 ® ELECTRIC CHAIN S A W Correct Gauge Clearance .025" (0.64 mm) Rounded Off As The Cutters Are Filed Back The Gauge Must Be Lowered And Figure 19 - Chain Depth And Clearances Drive Link.
11 101755 OWNER’S MANUAL SOLUTION Saw chain is assembled backwards. See manual for correct assembly. Dull saw chain. See manual. Low supply voltage. Check extension cord size noted in the manual. Low voltage can cause poor performance and motor burnout.
LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for six (6) months from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser.
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