Unpacking, Product Identification, Safety Information

HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16

ELECTRIC CHAINSAW

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

WARNINGS

placement parts.

5.Always store chain saw

•in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach

•in a dry place

•in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

UNPACKING

1.Remove all items from carton.

2.Check all items for any shipping dam- age. If you ﬁnd any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought chain saw.

IMPORTANT: Make certain you read and understand all Safety

Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this

Warnings on pages 2 through 4. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from Þre, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW

1. Unplug chain saw from power source
•	when not in use
• before moving from one place to an-
	other
•	before servicing
•	before changing accessories or at-
	tachments

chain saw.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Rear

Handle

Front Hand

GuardSafe•T•Tip®

Anti-Kickback

Device

Saw

Chain

Guide Bar

2.	Inspect chain saw before and after each
	use. Check saw closely if guard or other
	part has been damaged. Check for any
	damage that may affect operator safety
	or operation of saw. Check for align-
	ment or binding of moving parts. Check
	for broken or damaged parts. Do not
	use chain saw if damage affects safety
	or operation. Have damage repaired by
	authorized service center.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
	•	Never expose saw to rain.
	•	Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubri-
		cated.
	• Follow steps outlined in this manual
		to sharpen chain.
	•	Keep handles dry, clean, and free of
		oil.
	•	Keep all screws and nuts tight.
	•	Inspect power cord often. If dam-
		aged, have repaired by authorized
		service center.
	• Never carry chain saw by power
		cord.
	•	Never yank power cord to unplug it.
	•	Keep power cord from heat, oil, and
		sharp edges.
	•	Inspect extension cords often and
		replace if damaged.
4.	When servicing, use only identical re-

Spike

Rear Hand

Guard

Scabbard

Power Cord

Oil Level Sight Hole (located on saw body, hidden by front handle)

Oil Cap

Front Handle

Motor Housing

Switch Trigger

Lockout

Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw

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Homelite Unpacking, Product Identification, HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW, Warnings

Models: EL12 EL16

UNPACKING

IMPORTANT: Make certain you read and understand all Safety

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION