cld3516awb Remington Chainsaw parts manual for

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

®

TYPE: EL9

LD3516AWB

LD4016AW

CLD3516AWB

CLD4016AW

LD4018AW

LD4018AWC

CLD4018AW

CLD4018AWC

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 ...............................................................................3

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

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

Kickback .............................................................................................................................................4

Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw ............................................................................................5

UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................................6

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS .....................................................................................6

QUICK START GUIDE .........................................................................................................7

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................8

OPERATING CHAIN SAW ...................................................................................................9

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

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

Extension Cords .................................................................................................................................9

Cutting with the Chain Saw ..............................................................................................................10

Felling a Tree (Cutting Down a Tree) ...............................................................................................10

Limbing a Tree ..................................................................................................................................11

Bucking a Log ...................................................................................................................................12

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

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................14

Clearing Sprocket Cover of Debris ...................................................................................................14

Sprocket Cover Assembly ................................................................................................................15

Cleaning Saw Body ..........................................................................................................................16

Care of Guide Bar ............................................................................................................................16

Sharpening Saw Chain .....................................................................................................................17

Replacing Saw Chain .......................................................................................................................18

STORAGE ..........................................................................................................................19

TECHNICAL SERVICE ......................................................................................................19

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ...............................................................19

REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................................................................19

Warranty Service ..............................................................................................................................19

Non-Warranty Service ......................................................................................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................20

WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................21

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN .............................................................................68

PARTS CENTRAL .............................................................................................................70

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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

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

• 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 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.

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, medication, 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

, page 19).

• 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

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

KICKBACK

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 cement 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 fi lter out microscopic particles.

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.

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.

Do not remove front hand guard. Do not replace front hand guard with substitute.

The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.

• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running.

Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.

• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.

• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.

• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.

• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure 1).

Direction

90° Quadrant

Do Not Let Guide Bar

Touch Here

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Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do Not

Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Oil Level Sight

Switch Lockout

Rear Handle

Oil Cap

Front Handle with Hand Guard

Saw Chain

Power Cord

Cord Hitch

Trigger

Lever (Lift and Dial)

Chain Tensioning Knob

Guide Bar

Guide Bar Nose

Figure 2 - Chain Saw Model

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

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.

Rear Handle

Handle located at rear of saw body.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

Guide bar that reduces 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 trigger. 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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QUICK START GUIDE

If you are familiar with chain saws and their proper usage, use this

Quick Start

Guide

to quickly begin using your new Remington brand chain saw.

Oil Tank Cap

Oil Sight

Window

Power Cord

Cord

Hitch

Slot

Extension

Cord

Pour motor oil (see

Filling Oil Tank

, page 9, for correct oil type) in oil tank (do not use standard bar and chain oil). DO NOT leave oil in tank when not in use.

Connect extension cord to power cord and power supply. Use builtin cord hitch or knot method (inset) to secure together. See

Extension

Cords

, page 9, for correct size.

Switch Lockout

Button

Trigger

Use both hands to grip chain saw.

Push lockout button forward with right thumb and squeeze trigger.

Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.

When chain becomes loose due to stretching, tension properly. See

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

, page 8, for correct tensioning of saw chain.


For complete information concerning your saw and its proper usage, read and understand this owner’s manual thoroughly.

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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.

WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove. This may injure operator and damage chain.

A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar, and sprocket to wear rapidly.

IMPORTANT!

Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty.

For additional information call 1-800-626-2237.

New saw chains will stretch. Check chain tension frequently when fi rst used and tighten when chain becomes loose around guide bar.

Turn chain tensioning knob clockwise to tension saw chain...

Guide Bar

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

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

Open lever...

9

Close lever.



SAW CHAIN TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

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 fi re, electrical shock, or body contact with moving chain or falling wood.

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 listed below.

FILLING OIL TANK

Cord Length

25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

AWG Cord Size

16 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

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.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT USE BAR

AND CHAIN OIL

OILING CHAIN

Automatic Oil System

This chain saw is equipped with an automatic oiling system. It will provide adequate lubrication to the guide bar and saw chain. Check oil level every 15 minutes of cutting time. Oil level can be seen in oil sight window

(see Figure 3).

Extension Cord Size Requirements

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 4). Gently pull loop against cord hitch until slack is removed.

Plug extension cord into chain saw cord.

Note:

An optional method of retaining the extension cord is shown in Figure 5. Use this method with larger-gauge cords that may not fi t into the extension cord retainer.

Power Cord

Cord Hitch

Extension Cord

Figure 4 - Looping Extension Cord over Cord

Hitch

Oil Sight

Window

Figure 3 - Oil Sight Window Location www.desatech.com

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Figure 5 - 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 6).

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 6). 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.

IMPORTANT:

Some chain saws are provided with a thermal protection device that will cut off power to the unit when it reaches a set temperature. If this occurs, allow the unit to cool off for 30 minutes prior to restarting.

FELLING A TREE

(Cutting Down a Tree)

WARNING:

• Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe 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 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 7).

Retreat Path

Switch Lockout Button

Direction of Fall

45°

Tree

Trigger

Figure 6 - Lockout Button and Trigger Location

Retreat Path

Figure 7 - 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 8). 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 8).

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 8).

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

8). 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

WARNING: Be alert for falling overhead limbs. Watch your footing while exiting area.

LIMBING A TREE

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See

Kickback,

pages 4 and 5, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: When cutting limb that is under tension, use extreme caution.

Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

WARNING: Do not cut all the way through tree. Leave about two inches of tree diameter uncut directly behind felling notch (see Figure 8). This uncut portion acts as a hinge. The hinge helps keep tree from twisting and falling in wrong direction.

Direction of Fall

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

9). 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.

3rd Cut -

Felling Cut

2"

(5 cm)

Hinge

2nd Cut - Upper Notch Cut

1st Cut - Lower Notch Cut

2"(5 cm)

Figure 8 - Felling A Tree www.desatech.com

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Figure 9 - Limbing A Tree



BUCKING A LOG


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

11). 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 12).

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.

2nd Cut

1st Cut

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 below to buck a log.

Entire Length Of Log On Ground

Cut log from top (see Figure 10).

Figure 11 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported

On One End

2nd Cut

1st Cut

Figure 12 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported

On Both Ends

Figure 10 - Bucking Log With Entire Length

On Ground

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TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)


Kickback,


WARNING: Do not operate chain saw while

• in a tree

• on a ladder or any other unstable surface

• in any awkward position

You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.

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 13).

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 (to avoid pinching)

4th Cut - Final Stub Cut

WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.

6"

(15 cm)

2" to 4"

(5 a 10 cm)

1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)

CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)

Figure 13 - Cutting A Limb www.desatech.com


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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.

3. Turn tensioning knob 1/2 turn counterclockwise to release tension on guide bar and chain.

4. Using a 5/32" allen wrench, loosen and remove cap screw attaching lever and sprocket cover to saw body (see Figure 14).

Note:

Do not remove low head cap screw holding lever to cam (see

Figure 15).

5. Remove lever and sprocket cover.

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

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

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:

7. Once debris has been removed, re-assemble the sprocket cover to the chain saw. See

Sprocket

Cover Assembly,

page 15, for installation instructions.

Do not remove low head cap screw holding lever to cam.

2. Grasp and pull open chain tensioning lever (see

Figure 14).

Wood Chips, Twigs, and

Debris

Lever

Sprocket

Cover

Cap Screw

Figure 14 - Removing and Clearing Sprocket

Cover of Debris

Figure 15 - Lever and Cam Screw Assembly

Location

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CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Adjustment Block

SPROCKET COVER ASSEMBLY

Before assembling sprocket cover to saw body, turn tensioning knob counterclockwise until it stops turning. The adjustment block will be all the way to the left of the adjustment block window.

1. Insert tab on sprocket cover into slot on saw body

(see Figure 16).

2. Rotate front of sprocket cover toward guide bar until adjustment block touches guide bar (see

Figure 17).

3. Slide guide bar back and forth until adjustment block drops into adjusting hole on guide bar.

Note:

It might be helpful to verify this assembly by looking through the opening in the bottom of the sprocket cover.

4. Place lever, in open position, onto sprocket cover

(see Figure 18).

5. Insert low head cap screw through lever and sprocket cover.

IMPORTANT:

The low head cap screw must be inserted into the countersunk hole in the pivot pin in the lever (see Figure 18). The lever will not function properly if low head cap screw is not installed correctly.

6. Using a 5/32" allen wrench, tighten cap screw securely.

7. Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment,

page 8.

Adjusting

Hole

Back of Sprocket Cover

Guide Bar

Figure 17 - Adjustment Block and Adjusting

Hole Location

Countersink

Slot

Sprocket

Cover Tab

Pivot Pin

Cap Screw

Figure 18 - Inserting Low Head Cap Screw into

Pivot Pin

Figure 16 - Insert Sprocket Cover Tab into

Slot www.desatech.com

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CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING SAW BODY

Normal Guide Bar Maintenance

1. Remove sprocket cover (see

Clearing Sprocket

Cover of Debris,

page 14).

WARNING: When cleaning saw body,

• do not submerge saw in any liquids

• do not use products that contain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives

• do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents, 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 19). 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.

3. Remove E-ring and sprocket support (see Figure

20).

5. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 21).

6. Clean oil slots after each day of use.

7. 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 19, for proper bar.

E-Ring


Sprocket Support

Guide Bar Bolts

Guide Bar

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

Figure 20 - Removing E-Ring and Sprocket

Support

Guide Bar Groove

Burr

Guide Bar

Flat File

Guide Bar

Cleaning Groove With Putty

Knife

Normal Guide

Bar

Guide Bar With

Uneven Wear

Figure 19 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing

Uneven Bar Wear

Oil Slot

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Figure 21 - Guide Bar Maintenance www.desatech.com


CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Install Guide Bar

1. Place guide bar onto guide bar bolts (see Figure

20, page 16).

2. Place sprocket support over guide bar and secure in place with E-ring (see Figure 20, page 16).

3. Place saw chain around sprocket, along top groove of guide bar, and around guide bar nose

(see Figure 22).

Note:

Make sure cutting edges of saw chain are facing in right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 22 and indicator on side cover of saw).

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.

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

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

Towards Guide Bar Nose

Cutting Edge

Guide Bar

Sharpening Cutters

Use file guide for 30° filing.

1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see

Saw Chain

Tension Adjustment,

pages 8 and 9).

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 23).

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 23). This will insure that you file cutters at 30° angle.

Filing Direction

30° Guide Mark

File Guide

Saw Chain

FILE HOLDER

Figure 22 - Correct Chain Direction

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

5/32" Round

File



Note:

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

Figure 23 - File and File Guide Placement On

Chain www.desatech.com

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CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Depth Gauge (left side of chain)

Groove

Depth Gauge (right side of chain)

Groove

Front Corner

.025"

.635 mm

Top Plate (left side of chain)

Figure 26 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth

Gauge

Top Plate (right side of chain)

Right Side of Chain

Figure 24 - Chain Part Locations

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

23).

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 25).

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

26).

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. Also, the drive sprocket maintains proper driving of chain. Replace drive sprocket if worn or damaged. Only use replacement parts noted in this manual.

Note:

For proper chain and drive sprocket, see

Replacement Parts and Accessories

, pages 68 and 69.

To replace saw chain:

1. Remove sprocket cover (see

Clearing Sprocket

Cover of Debris

, page 14).

3. Place new saw chain around guide bar and sprocket (see

Install Guide Bar

, page 17, for proper chain orientation).

4. Place sprocket cover on saw (see

Sprocket Cover

Assembly

, page 15).

5. Tension saw chain (see

Saw Chain Tension

Adjustment

, page 8).

REPLACEMENT CHAINS

Replacement saw chains may be available at your local hardware or home improvement store.

The following list gives the specifi cations for replacement chains.

All chains will be .050 gauge, 3/8 pitch.

16" chains have 58 drive links

18" chains have 62 drive links

Flat File

Depth

Gauge

You may also order the replacement saw chains from the "Online Outlet" at www.desatech.com using the part number listed in the illustrated parts list on pages

68-69 of this manual.

Depth Gauge Tool

Depth Gauge Slot

Figure 25 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Note:

For additional help, visit DESA Power

Tools technical service web site at

www.desatech.com.


OBSERVED FAULT

Saw runs, but does not cut

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Chain assembled backwards on guide bar

REMEDY

See

Install Guide Bar,

page 17

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

Chain is dull

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily Low power supply voltage

See

Sharpening Saw Chain,

17 and 18

pages

Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze trigger

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

6. Termal protector tripped

Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move

Chain does not get oil

Gear train failure

All Models

1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar

Extension cord wire size too small.

See

Extension Cords,

page 9

1. Push switch lockout forward before squeezing trigger

2. Check cord connections

3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker

4. See authorized service center


6. Allow unit to cool for 30 minutes prior to restarting.

Remove and inspect chain drive sproket gear.

2. Oil is too thick

1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot

2. Use correct weight of oil. See

Filling Oil Tank,

page 9

Models with Automatic Oiler

1. Vent in oil cap clogged

2. Filter in oil reservoir clogged

3. Pump damaged, do not use saw

1. Remove cap and clean vent hole clean


Chain comes off guide bar

Saw smokes

Saw leaks oil

1. Chain is loose

2. Guide bar and chain not assembled correctly

Saw damaged. Do not use saw

1. Tighten chain. See

Saw Chain

Tension Adjustment,

page 8

2. See page 17

See authorized service center

Oil cap is not secure Tighten oil cap.

Note:

Empty oil tank when not in use

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Model Number

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Description

Chainsaw Oil Cap

Chainsaw Chain

Chainsaw Guide Bar

Chainsaw Sprocket Cover

Chainsaw Lift and Dial Lever

Chainsaw E-Ring Retainer

Chainsaw Sprocket Support

Chainsaw Sprocket Gear Kit

Chainsaw Roller Bearing

Chainsaw Drive Gear ( Metal 1/2”H )

Chainsaw Sprocket Gear ( 3 1/2” Diameter )

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