Remington Power Tools EL-3 Cutting with the Chain SAW, Examples of Kickback, Trimming a Tree

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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Examples of Kickback

With the saw in operation, kickback occurs when:

•The chain at the guide bar nose touches any solid object.

•Incorrectly starting a boring cut.

•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).

•The chain is pinched in the cut.

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.DO NOT 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 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

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 nose 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.

Figure 7 - The Correct Stance

Figure 8 - Do Not Operate With One Hand

6.DO NOT OPERATE WITH ONE HAND (See Figure 8). Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling both handles as shown in Figure 9.

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

WARNING: DO NOT 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 experience or capac- ity seek professional help.

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