Remington Power Tools EL-3 Operating Instructions, Filling OIL Reservoir, Extension Cords

OWNER’S MANUAL

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 continuous 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. Use a HO7RN extension cord no less than 1.5 square millimeters at distances up to 30 meters. It is 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.

WARNING: 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.

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 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

LEFT SIDE

Switch

Trigger

Front Handle Guide Bar

RIGHT SIDE

Power Sprocket

Cord

Saw

Chain

Sprocket Sprocket

Guard Support

Figure 4 - Left and Right Sides

KICKBACK

WARNING: 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 a reduced 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 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.

DIRECTION

CONTACT HERE

90 DEGREE QUADRANT

Figure 5 - Causes of Kickback

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