Remington EL-7 16-inch Pushback and PULL-IN, Chain SAW Operation, Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In

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Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety

Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw.

Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.

PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN

WARNING: Avoid pushback and pull-in. These hazards can cause you to lose control of chain saw. Pushback or pull-in can cause severe injury.

Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In

Pushback may occur while cutting with top of guide bar. Pushback will force saw back towards you. Pull-in may occur while cut- ting with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in will force saw in towards wood you are cutting. These hazards can occur if chain is pinched, caught, or contacts a non-wood object.

The following steps will reduce the risk of pushback or pull-in:

•Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.

•Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

•Keep solid footing and balance.

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

•Have saw running at full speed before starting a cut.

•When cutting, make sure spike of saw is against wood (pull-in only). See Prod- uct Identification, page 6, to locate spike.

•Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.

•Watch for shifting of log or other forces that may pinch chain.

•Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.

•Do not twist saw when removing guide bar from undercut.

•Use wedges made of plastic, wood, or light alloy (never steel or iron) to hold cut open.

CHAIN SAW OPERATION

1.Stay alert. Use common sense while op- erating chain saw.

2.Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3.Be aware of extension cord while op- erating chain saw. Be careful not to trip over cord.

4.Keep children, animals, and bystand- ers 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 buck- ing and felling operations at the same time, provide plenty of distance be- tween 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.Avoid body contact with grounded ob- jects such as pipes, wire 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.

14.Cut small brush and saplings with ex- treme care. Slender material may catch in chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

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 caus- ing severe injury or death.

16.Do not activate the chain brake to stop saw. Always release trigger to stop saw.

17.Carry chain saw from one place to an- other

•with chain saw unplugged

•by holding front handle (never use front hand guard as handle)

•with finger off trigger

•with guide bar and chain to rear

•with scabbard in place

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Contents Electric Chain SAW Information Symbols Safety Information Warnings Appears Throughout This ManualSafety Kickback Safety Devices On This SawBefore Operating Chain SAW KickbackSaw Maintenance and Kickback Safety Pushback and PULL-INChain SAW Operation Cause Of Pushback and Pull-InMaintenance and Storage of Chain SAW Chain SAW Names TermsProduct Identification AssemblyUnpacking Filling OIL Tank EdgeOperating Chain SAW SAW Chain Tension AdjustmentExtension Cords Oiling Chain Cutting with the Chain SAWFelling Procedure Before Felling a TreeFelling Cut Felling NotchLimbing a Tree Bucking a LOGEntire Length Of Log On Ground Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning SAW Body Care of Guide BARLog Supported On One End Log Supported On Both EndsItems Needed to Sharpen Chain Normal Guide Bar MaintenanceSharpening Cutters Replacement Parts StorageFiling Cutter Depth Gauges Replacing Saw ChainTroubleshooting Observed Fault Possible Cause RemedyFull 90 Day Warranty Keep this WarrantyIndustries of Canada, Inc Tronçonneuse Électrique Prime Description Symboles Lire le manuel d’instructionsAvertissements Pour LA Sécurité Avant D’UTILISER LA Tronç OnneuseRecul Cause du reculPoussé E ET Traction Entretien de la tronç onneuse et protection contre le reculCauses de la poussé e et de la traction Utilisation DE LA Tronç OnneuseVocabulaire DE LA Tronçonneuse Entretien ET Remisage DE LA Tronç OnneuseDéballage Nomenclature DES PiècesMontage Remplissage DU Réservoir D’HUILE ’envers, la scie vibre fortement et ne coupe pasUtilisation DE LA Tronçonneuse Réglage DE LA Tension DE LA ChaîneProlongateurs DE Cordon Sciage Avec LA Tronç Onneuse Lubrification DE LA ChaîneTaille D’UN Arbre Abattage D’UN Arbre Avant d’abattre un arbreProcé dure d’abattage Sifflet d’abattage Trait d’abattageTronç Onnage D’UNE Bille BranchageToute la bille repose au sol Nettoyage ET Entretien Entretien DE LA LAME- GuideNettoyage DU Carter DE Tronç Onneuse La bille est soutenue à une extré mitéAffû Tage DE LA Chaîne Entretien normal de la lame- guideOutils né cessaires pour affû ter la chaîne Affû tage des taillantsRemplacement de la chaîne RemisagePièces DE Rechange Limage des limiteurs de profondeur des taillantsDépannage DÉ Faillance Observé E Cause Possible RemèdeConserver Cette Garantie Garantie de 90 jours

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