Harbor Freight Tools 94979 User's Manual
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1. PORTABLE HAND CHAIN SAW Model 94979 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS fi a HARBOR FREIGHT In TOOLS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http www harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chain Specifications 27 1 4 L x 1 4 W x 11 16 H 38 Drive Link 3 8 Pitch 0 058 Gauge Bi Directional Cutting Capability Finish Blued Steel Chain Zinc Plated Handle Frames amp Hardware White Molded PVC Hand Grips Unit Weight 1 7 Lb SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference GENERAL SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions detailed in this manual may result in serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK ARE2. A 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered and dark work areas invite accidents PERSONAL SAFETY 2 Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating tools and equipment Do not use the Hand Chain Saw while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating tools and equipment may result in serious personal injury SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 2 10 11 12 13 EORR ANE SANE Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Hand Chain Saw in unexpected situa tions goggles when using this product Always wear eye protection Wear ANSI approved safety impact Always wear hand protection Saw teeth are extremely sharp Handle o with extreme care and always wear heavy duty work gloves In addition wear an ANSI approved hard hat and steel toe boots for additional protec tion Do not force the Hand Chain Saw Use the correct product for your appli cation The correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untr
3. ODUCT OR REPLACE MENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 7 PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Handle 2 NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 8
4. Use the right product for the job There are certain applications for which this product was designed Do not use small tools equipment or attachments to do the work of larger industrial tools equipment or attachments Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended 3 Always make sure the work area is clear of any children and pets before and during use of this product 4 Always plan carefully where a tree limb will fall to avoid damage to property and or personal injury oF Never stand directly beneath the limb you are cutting Always stand well off to the side 6 Do not use the Hand Chain Saw to cut anything except tree limbs and roots Te Always maintain a firm grip on the Handles of the Hand Chain Saw with both hands This tool is designed for use only by one person at a time 8 Be aware that prior to starting a cut the chain may swing back towards the user s arms if chain is held above the handles Z WARNING Branch trimming is a dangerous activity The use of this Hand Chain Saw requires you to be in good physical condition and with good balance and coordination If you are in any doubt about the safety issues involved have a qualified certified arborist tree surgeon do the work for you 10 Never use the Hand Chain Saw near overhead electric power lines 11 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 12 Never pass hands or legs under the Chain when cutting wood Always keep
5. ained people Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain the Hand Chain Saw with care Keep this product clean and sharp A properly maintained tool is easier to control Do not use damaged tools and equipment Tag damaged tools and equipment Do not use until repaired Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts loose or broken parts and any other condition that may affect the Hand Chain Saw s operation lf damaged have the Saw serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools and equipment Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one product may become hazard ous when used on another product Product service must be performed only by qualified service technician Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing the Hand Chain Saw use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Inspection Maintenance And Cleaning section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 3 may create a risk of personal injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Hand Chain Saw These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 2
6. ercut all the way around the limb which will help prevent the bark from peel ing back See Figure A Saw the limb in brisk long even strokes by pulling alternately on each Handle 4 of the tool Use the full length of the Chain 6 on each stroke See Figure A Stay in one place when you cut a particular limb so ine Chain 6 keeps cutting along the same plane Changing the angle of the cut halfway through a cut may cause binding of the Chain See Figure A The limb will be sawed through quickly There s no need to paint the wound left by removing a limb Mother Nature will mend the cut The Hand Chain Saw may also be used to remove roots which are growing too close to the surface Clear away soil from the root so you can place the Chain 6 under the root Pull up on each Handle 4 to cut the root When finished using the Hand Chain Saw make sure to store the tool in a clean dry safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people TREE LIMB FIGURE A SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 6 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING A CAUTION Make sure to wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles and nea work gloves before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning of the Hand Chain Saw 2 Before each use Inspect the general condition of the Hand Chain Saw Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged or loose parts dull Chain and an
7. hands and legs a safe distance aways from the moving Chain 13 Do not use the Hand Chain Saw if the Chain is dull 14 Make sure the wood being cut does not contain foreign materials such as SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 4 nails spikes stones etc N WARNING Ladders are inherently dangerous equipment to use If you are using a ladder make sure to read and adhere to the safety warnings and instruc tions as recommended by the manufacturer distributor of the ladder you are using 15 16 1 WARNING The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Z WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contain 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 or other masonry products arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depend ing 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 a
8. s those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all the parts shown in the Parts List on page 8 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the front cover of this manual as soon as possible OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Always wear eye protection Wear ANSI approved safety impact 17 goggles when using this product Always wear hand protection Saw teeth are extremely sharp Handle 2 with extreme care and always wear heavy duty work gloves In addition wear an ANSI approved hard hat and steel toe boots for additional protec tion 3 Check to make sure there are no children adults or animals in the area 4 Place the Chain 6 around the tree limb to be cut Make sure there are no kinks in the Chain and that the chain links are not doubled up See Figure A next page 5 Decide what tree limb you want to cut and plan where you want to stand so you are clear of falling limbs SKU 94979 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 5 10 11 12 13 As you place the Chain 6 around the limb step back from under the limb so that the Chain is at a 45 degree angle to the ground See Figure A Position the Chain as close to the base of the limb as possible before cutting See Figure A Und
9. y other condition that may affect the tool s safe operation If a problem occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 3 Always keep the Chain clean and sharp Keep the Chain well oiled to prevent rust Use lightweight machine oil or similar weight oil for best results Until the Chain needs replacing sharpen the Chain as you would a conventional saw chain with a 5 32 file not included 4 To clean Use a clean soft damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the Hand Chain Saw Then allow to air dry Do not use solvents 5 When storing Always store the Hand Chain Saw in a safe dry clean location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people AN CAUTION All maintenance service and repairs not discussed in this manual should only be performed by a qualified service technician PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEI THER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACE MENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARIS ING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PR
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