Remington Power Tools EL-3 User's Manual
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1. REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER S MANUAL Model EL 3 IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this chain saw Improper use of saw can cause severe injury Keep this manual for future reference REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW S AFETY 15 Never place your finger near the switch trigger until you are ready to make a WARNINGS cut 16 Keep all parts of your body away from Do not assemble or handle guide the moving saw chain Always carry the bar or saw chain while connected chain saw with the motor stopped and to a power source the guide bar and saw chain to the rear 17 Never operate the chain saw when you are fatigued 1 Keep the work area clean Cluttered areas invite accidents 18 Guard against kickback by following 2 Do not let the chain saw get wet Don t mie the explanation in this manual use the chain saw in the rain or in damp or wet locations Keep the work area 19 Use extreme caution when cutting well lit small branches Watch for limbs under 3 Keep bystanders and animals out of the tension work area 20 Use only extension cords suitable for 4 Store the chain saw in a safe place out outdoor use and appropriately marked of the reach of children 21 When replacing parts use only identical 5 Don t force the chain saw Only make replacement parts cuts within the capacity of your chain saw IMPORTANT Do not use any 62. logs or chocks Follow the simple directions for easy cutting When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated in Figure 14 it is cut from the top overbuck Ca esnadi nea os peza nn NS SENS Se Figure 14 Log Supported Along Entire Length When the log is supported on one end as illustrated in Figure 15 cut 1 3 of the diam eter from the underside underbuck Then make the finishing cut by overbucking the top 2 3 to meet the first cut 2 1st Cut Figure 15 Log Supported One End When the log is supported on both ends as illustrated in Figure 16 cut 1 3 of that diam eter from the top overbuck Then make the finishing cut by underbucking the lower 2 3 to meet the first cut Figure 16 Log Supported On Both End When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log because the log may roll after cut When cutting through to maintain complete control reduce the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the chain saw to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree 101755 OWNER S MANUAL MAINTENANCE HAND SHARPENING PROCEDURE AND STORAGE PROC isconnect the saw from the power CLEANING THE CHAIN SAW To clean housing of dirt and oil wipe w
3. 2 1 5 cm 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 and bind the saw chain stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall 5 When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut stop the motor put the chain saw down then use the retreat path planned Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch our footing Direction of Fall 3rd Hin ge Felling g Cut 2nd Upper Notching Cut 1st Lower Notching Cut Figure 12 Felling A Tree LIMBING Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree When limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut as illus trated in Figure 13 Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw Keep work off ground Leave sup port limbs until log is cut 5 BG eS EK S Figure 13 Limbing A Tree REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued 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
4. N into the hand guard and saw handle and tighten securely Turn adjusting screw A counterclockwise to move the adjusting block B as far as it will go to the rear of the mount See Figure 1 Slide the guide bar G on to the adjusting plate H aligning adjusting block B with the square adjusting hole T in the guide bar Rotate the sprocket support F back over the guide bar so the holes line up Insert ONLY the front guide bar bolt E through the body of the saw and through sprocket support F Tighten the nut D only finger tight This will allow clearance for the installation of the saw chain Slide the saw chain between the side cover and the sprocket J in the top groove of the guide bar G and around the guide bar nose Insert remaining guide bar bolt E and install nut D finger tight 10 Adjust the saw chain tension by following the tension adjustment instructions AXCAUTION If saw chain is as sembled backwards the saw will vibrate excessively and will not cut Figure 1 Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar Figure 2 Assembling Guide Bar Chain and Hand Guard SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJ USTMENT AXCAUTION The saw chain ten sion must be properly main tained Failure to do so will cause rapid saw chain guide bar and sprocket wear A loose chain will increase the possibility of kick back and may jump out of the guide bar groove This may cause damage to
5. is released the lockout will automatically lock the trigger in the power off position Guard The restraint in front of the handle which prevents accidental contact of the hand with the chain Oil Fill Knob By pushing the oil fill knob using only moderate pressure oil will feed on the guide bar and saw chain To keep the saw chain oiled push the oil fill knob at least once before each cut Frequently check the oil sight level hole located on the front left side of the chain saw Guard Manual Oil Control Rear Switch Handle Lockout Switch Trigger Front Handle RIGHT SIDE Sprocket Sprocket Guard Support Figure 4 Left and Right Sides KICKBACK AWWARNING Guard against kickback Study this section be fore operating saw Kickback is the sudden upward and or back ward movement of the chain saw while cutting If the chain saw moves toward the operator in an uncontrolled manner serious or fatal injuries may result Understanding why kickback occurs can help you reduce the chance of kickback and maintain control Kickback Safety Devices On Your Saw Your saw is equipped with a low kickback saw chain and areduced 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 DO NOT assume that kickback will not happen because of these devices Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided A
6. the chain and injury to the operator Tighten guide bar nuts securely Before adjusting the saw chain make sure the guide bar nuts D are only finger tight See Figure 1 and 2 Turn adjusting screw A clockwise until all slack is out of the saw chain Wear protective gloves and pull the saw chain C around the guide bar It should move freely If necessary readjust chain using adjusting screw A There should be no gap between the side links of the saw chain and the bottom of the guide bar See Figure 3 Tighten guide bar nuts D using a wrench Nuts not tightened securely will allow guide bar movement resulting in loose chain and increasing the possibility of kickback and damage to mating parts A new chain will stretch and should be checked after the first few minutes of operation Disconnect saw from power source Adjust the chain tension after it has had a few minutes to cool down Use protective gloves to protect hands from chain teeth a GS Cutting Edges Forward Lf E X Oo AC o Standard Chain Guide Bar A A Correct Saw Chain Tension Guide Bar Ome CHEE ome ea S Incorrect Saw Chain Tension au A A 4 OOK FR Guide Bar Figure 3 Saw Chain Adjustment 101755 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FILLING OIL RESERVOIR 1 Remove the oil fill knob 2 Fill the oil reservoir with SAE 30 motor oil 3 Replace and tighten fill knob IMMEDIATELY This will avoid continu
7. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar Clutch A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a rotating source of power Drive Sprocket or Sprocket The toothed part that drives the saw chain Felling The process of cutting down atree Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tree from the notching undercut Front Handle The support handle located at or toward the front of the chain saw Front Handle Guard A structural barrier between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide bar typically located close to the hand position on the front handle Guide Bar A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain Kickback The backward and or upward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as an other log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Kickback Pinch The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar Kickback Rotational The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch Normal Cutting Position Those posi tions assumed in performing the bucking and fe
8. Wear proper apparel safety footwear other attachments or accesso snug fitting clothing safety glasses head and hearing protection Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors IMPORTANT Save these instruc 7 Never carry the chain saw by its cord tions for future use Never yank the cord to disconnect the plug Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges ries except those noted in this manual 8 Secure your work by use of clamps or chocks freeing both hands to hold the chain saw 9 Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 10 Always disconnect the cord when the chain saw is not in use when moving from one location to another and before servicing 11 Keep the chain saw clean Never operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted or not completely assembled Keep the saw handles dry clean and free of oil 12 Keep the saw chain properly tensioned and the saw chain cutters properly sharpened Follow the lubricating instructions 13 Avoid having loose or missing parts Keep all the fasteners tight 14 Remove all tools before touching the switch trigger D 101755 CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS Boring The process involved in cutting with the saw chain at the nose tip of the guide bar in order to make a hole This is not recommended because of hazard of kick back Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths
9. container filled with oil to prevent rust 4 Wipe on a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide bar and wrap in heavy paper cloth or plastic 5 Wipe off the outside surfaces of the saw 6 Store the saw in a dry place out of the reach of children Note It is normal for oil seepage to occur when the saw is not in use Empty the oiler reservoir after each use to prevent lubricant from seeping The Gauge Correct Gauge As The Cutters ine r Clearance 025 Are Filed Back a Nw 4 Rounded Off Check Gauge Clearance Depth Gauge Set Figure 19 Chain Depth And Clearances ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHAIN SAW FROM YOUR DEALER Part No Description 097570 01S BAR Guide 14 350mm 091374S CHAIN Saw 14 350mm 075752 SPROCKET Drive 097572 03S BAR Guide 16 400mm 091375S CHAIN Saw 16 400mm 10 101755 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Saw operates but does not cut OWNER S MANUAL SOLUTION Saw chain is assembled backwards See manual for correct assembly Saw does not cut unless heavily forced Chips are fine Dull saw chain See manual dust like Saw seems to run slow and easily stalled Low supply voltage Check extension cord size noted in the manual Low voltage can cause poor performance and motor burnout Saw does not operate when trigger switch is squeezed Lock out button has not been depressed to release trigger OR extension cord connections are lo
10. he outside of the cutter in one direction only Use a light stroke only one or two strokes are needed File all cutters the same Move to the other side of the guide bar and file all cutters on the second side Care should be taken to never file into the bottom of the top plate or it will become dull faster Filing Direction Filing Direction File Guide K Round File Figure 18 File and File Guide Placement On Chain 101755 REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Continued FILING THE CUTTER DEPTH GAUGES The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as the cutting edges are sharpened The cutter depth gauge clearance will need to be set after every second or third sharpening 1 Place the depth gauge set firmly across the top of two cutters so the depth gauge enters the slot in the gauge set 2 With a flat file use a firm forward pressure to file gauge level with depth gauge set 3 Round off cutter gauge depth to maintain original shape Note After several hand filings of the saw chain it is a good practice to have your authorized service center or sharpening ser vice shop precision sharpen the saw chain on a sharpening machine to insure uniform dimensions STORING YOUR CHAIN SAW Follow these instructions when storing your chain saw for more than 30 days Drain the oil reservoir 2 Remove clean and dry the guide bar and chain 3 Place the saw chain in a
11. humbs and fingers encircling both handles as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Operate With Both Hands 7 When ready to make a cut push in the lockout button and squeeze the trigger switch Start the chain saw above the log Always bring the saw up to speed before letting the chain touch the wood 8 When starting a cut be alert to possible bouncing or skating sideward movement of the saw 9 Place the saw against the wood and guide it using a light pressure 10 DO NOT FORCE THE SAW SO THAT THE CHAIN SPEED IS GREATLY REDUCED THIS WILL OVERLOAD THE MOTOR AND CAN CAUSE MOTOR BURN OUT 11 Stop the saw by releasing the trigger switch Make sure the chain has come to a complete stop before setting the saw down 12 If you have never used a chain saw before in addition to reading and understanding the operating instructions you should seek informed practical instruction from your chain saw dealer or other knowledgeable individuals As a minimum you should practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or cradle until you are able to maintain a steady even cutting rate before attempting to cut limbs from a tree TRIMMING A TREE AAWARNING DONOT OPERATE your chain saw while IN A TREE ON A LADDER ON ANY OTHER UNSTABLE SURFACE or IN ANY AWKWARD POSITION which might cause you to loose control of the chain saw DO NOT cut limbs higher than your shoulder Note When conditions are encountered which are beyond your experie
12. ith a damp cloth using a solution of warm water 3 and a mild detergent DO NOT use products that contain ammonia chlorine or abrasives DO NOT use chlorinated cleaning solvents 4 carbon tetrachloride kerosene or gasoline DO NOT submerge saw in any liquids CARE OF THE GUIDE BAR Most guide bar problems are caused by uneven bar wear Incorrect filing of cutter and depth gauge settings are the primary cause of uneven bar wear When the bar wears unevenly it widens the bar slot and causes chain clatter rivet popping and diffi culty in making a straight cut 1 Remove saw dust from the guide bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire See Figure 17 2 Clean oil holes after each day of use 3 Remove burrs and restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing with a flat file 4 Replace the guide bar if it is bent or cracked Note See the section on Accessories for the proper replacement guide bar and chain r 4s Figure 17 Guide Bar Maintenance Se source Wear gloves when handling the chain Properly tension the saw chain Position the cutter that is to be filed in the center of the guide bar Move the chain after each cutter is finished Place the round file and guide on the cutter so it rests on the top plate and the depth gauge Hold the file level and with the guide marks parallel to the guide bar Direction N 30 Guide Mark Nf File from inside toward t
13. ll side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled 2 CONSIDER the natural lean of the tree the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall 3 ARETREAT PATH should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated in Figure 11 CLEAR the work area around the tree to be cut and on your retreat path REMOVE dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made A Retreat Path Direction of Fall 45 Figure 11 Retreat Path From Tree FELLING TECHNIQUES 1 Make the first lower notching cut 1 3 the diameter of the tree and perpendicular to the line of fall This will help to avoid pinching of either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notching cut is made See Figure 12 2 Make the second upper notching cut at an angle to meet the first notching cut at 1 3 the diameter of the tree 3 Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches higher than the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in Figure 12 Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction DO NOT cut through the hinge Approx
14. lling cuts 101755 OWNER S MANUAL Notching Undercut A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree s fall Oiler Control A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain Rear Handle The support handle located at or toward the rear of the saw Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the wood and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar Spiked Bumper Spike The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing Switch A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw Switch Linkage The mechanism that trans mits motion from a trigger to the switch Switch Lockout A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN AND HAND GUARD IMPORTANT Do not clamp in a vise or abuse during assembly Always wear gloves when han dling the saw chain Remove two 2 guide bar nuts D two 2 guide bar bolts E and one 1 Phillips screw N from the plastic bag Lay the saw chain C out flat Install hand guard K by press fitting the two bosses L into the hex shaped holes in the saw body Install the Phillips screw
15. nce or capac ity seek professional help 101755 Cutting a Limb 1 Make the first cut from the underside about 1 2 foot from the trunk and 1 3 through the diameter of the limb See Figure 10 2 Make the second cut two to four inches farther out on the limb from above until the limb falls 3 Make the third cut 1 3 the diameter of the limb stub from underneath as close to the trunk as possible 4 Make the fourth cut from above as close to the trunk as possible to meet the third cut Ath Final 2nd Limbing Cut K 1 Stub Cut 0 D pinching pe 2 to 4 1 5 10 cm Limbing Undercut eae a to avoid splintering l NAL 3rd Stub Undercut to avoid splintering TE Figure 10 Cutting A Limb FELLING A TREE AWARNING Felling a tree should not be undertaken unless the person has extensive experi ence or obtains professional as sistance AXCAUTION When bucking and felling operations are being per formed by two or more persons at the same time the felling op eration should be separated from the bucking operation by a dis tance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person strike any utility line or cause any property damage If the tree does make contact with any utility line the utility company should be no tified immediately 101755 OWNER S MANUAL 1 The chain saw operator should keep on the uphi
16. ose OR line fuse or circuit breaker is open OR motor brushes need replacement See your service center OR wiring circuit open See your service center Saw runs but chain does not move Gear train failure See your service center Chain does not get oil Oil slot in bar or mount is clogged with saw dust Remove and clean OR oil is not thin enough See manual Saw chain comes off guide bar Chain is too loose and requires adjustment See manual Or bar and chain are not assembled properly See manual recheck assembly Saw smokes DO NOT operate See your service center Saw leaks oil Oil cap is not secure Note when storing empty oil tank to avoid seepage 101755 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 This warranty covers only the cost of parts required to restore this to proper operating condition Transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers or service centres This warranty does not cover commercial or rental usage nor defects resulting from misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance bar chain The warrantor assumes no responsibility fo
17. ose of the guide bar is DO NOT let the guide bar nose contact any object See Figure 6 4 Never use a dull or loose chain Always use a correctly sharpened properly tensioned chain 5 Use your saw within its capacity DO NOT bury the nose See Figure 6 6 MAINTAIN SAFETY SYSTEM Normal Wear On Saw and its Effects On Kickback Safety Follow the maintenance instructions in this manual on cleaning the saw proper storage chain and guide bar maintenance Regular Inspection and a good maintenance pro gram will increase the service life of your saw Even with proper sharpening kick back potential can increase with each filing CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW Cutting with your electric chain saw can be made easier and safer if you will follow these simplified instructions Before trying to cut with the chain saw be sure to 1 Read all the safety precautions on the front cover 2 Support the log to be cut off the ground so the saw chain does not touch the ground as it cuts through the wood 3 Keep the nose of the guide bar from contacting a log branch the ground or any other obstruction 4 DONOT overreach 5 Stand with your weight evenly distributed on both feet and slightly to the left side of the saw This keeps your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain see figure 7 Figure 8 Do Not Operate With One Hand 6 DO NOT OPERATE WITH ONE HAND See Figure 8 Use a firm grip with t
18. ous oil feed 4 Wipe off excess oil Note When cutting in temperatures below 30 F use SAE 10 oil In temperatures above 75 F use SAE 40 oil EXTENSION CORDS The proper extension cord must be used with the chain saw Usea HO7RN extension cord no less than 1 5 square millimeters at distances up to 30 meters Itis recommended that a ground fault circuit interrupter be part of the power supply system Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your saw will draw An undersized cord will cause a voltage drop at the saw loss of power and overheating AAWARNING Read and under stand all instructions before op erating the saw SAW CONTROLS Front Handle The support located toward the front of the chain saw which extends from the left side of the chain saw The proper grip of this handle in the normal cutting position gives you the greatest abil ity to control the chain saw in the cut See Figure 4 Rear Handle The support located toward the rear of the saw houses the control trig ger A firm grip of this handle while cutting is necessary to control the chain saw in the cut Trigger Switch The control which starts and stops the motor The motor only oper ates at full speed 101755 OWNER S MANUAL Switch Lockout The moveable button that prevents unintentional operation of the trig ger The trigger cannot be depressed to start the saw again until the lockout is pushed in When the trigger
19. properly installed Front Hand Guard can help reduce injuries from kickback Install by following the assembly instructions in this manual DO NOT remove or replace it with a substitute Causes of Kickback Kickback occurs when a chain cutter going around the upper quadrant of the guide bar nose is suddenly stopped See Figure 5 This can happen when the cutter contacts a solid object or is pinched The result is a sudden reverse action which kicks the saw tip up and or back toward the operator Kickback may also occur when a chain cutter is pinched along the length of the bar The result is a sudden linear reverse action which kicks the saw straight back at the operator Figure 5 Causes of Kickback REMINGTON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued Examples of Kickback With the saw in operation kickback occurs when e The chain at the guide bar nose touches any solid object e Incorrectly starting a boring cut e A cutter on guide bar nose strikes the bottom of the saw cut while the guide bar is being reinserted in the cut See Figure 6 e The chain is pinched in the cut Figure 6 Examples of Kickback To Help Reduce the Chance of Kickback 1 Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles 2 Always be attentive to what you are doing be alert for shifting of the log or other conditions which will cause a pinch 3 Always know where the n
20. r indirect incidental or consequential damages THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE DESA INTERNATIONAL 2 01 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 101755 01 REV D PRINTED IN USA 3 97
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