Homelite EL12 Chainsaw User Manual
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1. Ay WARNING Do not operate chain saw while inatree on a ladder or any other un stable surface in any awkward position You may losecontrol of saw caus ing severe injury AX WARNING Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders Die M 4th Cut Final Stub Cut A CAUTION Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet Follow direc tions below to trim a tree 1 Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on underside of limb Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut 1 3 through diameter of limb see Figure 16 2 Move two to four inches farther out on limb Make second cut from above limb Continue cut until you cut limb off 3 Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut 1 3 through diameter of stub 4 Make fourth cut directly above third cut Cut down to meet third cut This will remove limb stub 2nd Cut Pruning Cut to avoid pinching d i d 2 to 4 1st Cut Pruning Undercut to avoid splintering UR 0 3rd Stub 7 Undercut au to avoid splintering Figure 16 Cutting A Limb HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE NOTICE B2. Replacing Saw Chain Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain breaks Only use Dual Raker low kickback chain noted in this manual Note For proper chain see Replacement Parts and Accessories STORAGE If storing saw for more than 30 days follow steps below 1 Drain oil tank 2 Remove and clean guide bar and chain Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture 3 Dry guide bar and chain Place chain in container filled with oil This will prevent rust 5 Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar 6 Wipe off outside of saw body Do this with soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture 7 Store chain saw inahigh or locked place out of chil dren s reach in a dry place in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar REPAIR SERVICE Note Only use original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Warranty Service If saw requires warranty service return it to nearest authorized service center You must show proof of purchase If faulty materials or workmanship caused damage we will repair or replace saw without charge Non Warranty Service If saw requires service return it to nearest authorized service center Repairs will be billed to you at regular repair list prices Note Normal wear misuse abuse neglect or accidental damage is not
3. 2 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is out of chain see Figure 5 Note There should be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar see Figure 6 3 Wearing protective gloves move chain ome C Oh around guide bar Chain should move freely If chain does not move freely loosen chain by turning adjusting screw counterclockwise O O O ONO L Guide Bar Gap Correct Tension Se d Incorrect Tension p EM 2 Figure 6 Saw Chain Adjustment 4 After chain tension is correct tighten guide bar nuts firmly If not guide bar will move and loosen chain tension This will increase the risk of kickback FI L LI N G This can also damage saw Note A new Ol L TAN K chain will stretch Check new chain after first few minutes of operation 1 Remove oil cap Allow chain to cool down Readjust 2 Fill oil tank with SAE 30 motor oil Note For temperatures below 30 F use SAE chain tension 10 oil For temperatures above 75 F use SAE 40 oil 3 Replace oil cap at once Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal This will avoid oil seep age from tank 4 Wipe off excess oil Note It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage 099732 7 HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW OPERATING CHAIN SAW AQ WARNING Read and under stand this owner s manual be fore operating this saw Make certain you read and u
4. 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 fences and metal posts 12 13 14 15 16 Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running Do not force chain saw while cutting Apply light pressure 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 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 Carry chain saw from one place to an other with chain saw unplugged by holding front handle never use hand guard as handle with finger off trigger with guide bar and chain to rear 099732 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued A wanRNINGS IMPORTANT Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 thru 4 Im proper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire electrical shock body con tact with moving chain or falling wood KICKBACK Avoid Kickback Kickback can cause you to lose control of chain saw Kickback can cause severe injury or death Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw This saw has a Dual Raker low kickback chain reduced kickback guide bar and a SAFE T TI
5. 11 Felling A Tree Felling Cut l Make felling cut two inches higher than lower notch cut and on opposite side of tree see Figure 11 Keep felling cut parallel to lower notch cut Cut towards notch As felling cut nears hinge tree should begin to fall Note If needed drive wedges into felling cut to control di rection of fall If tree settles back and pinches chain drive wedges into fell ing cut to remove saw Only use wedges made of wood plastic or aluminum Never use wedge made of steel This could cause kickback and damage to chain When tree begins to fall quickly remove saw from felling cut release trigger to turn saw off put saw down exit area using retreat path WARNING Be alert for falling overhead limbs Watch your foot ing while exiting area Continued HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued LIMBING A TREE A WARNING Avoid kickback Kickback can result in severe in jury or death See Kickback page 3 to avoid risk of kickback WARNING When cutting limb thatisundertension use extreme caution Bealertfor wood spring ing back When wood tension is released limb could spring back and strike operator causing se vere injury or death Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet Do not remove larger limbs under t
6. WITH THE CHAIN SAW 1 Connect saw to extension cord Con nect extension cord to power supply 2 Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying on ground This will keep chain from touching ground as it cuts through log Touching ground with moving chain will dull chain 3 Use both hands to grip saw Always use left hand to grip front handle and right hand to grip rear handle Use firm grip Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles see Figure 9 4 Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet When ready to make a cut press in switch lockout with right thumb and squeeze trigger see Figure 9 This will turn saw on Releasing trigger will turn saw off Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut When starting a cut place moving chain against wood Hold saw firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating sideways movement of saw Guide saw using light pressure Do not force saw The motor will overload and can burn out Remove saw from a cut with saw running at full speed Stop saw by releasing trigger Make sure chain has stopped before setting saw down Practice until you can maintain a steady even cutting rate Switch Lockout Trigger Figure 9 Switch Lockout and Trigger Location 8 099732 OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued FELLING A TREE Cutting Down a Tree A WARNING Avoid kickback
7. wrong or not fully assembled if trigger does not turn saw on and off Chain must stop moving when you release trigger Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center while tired or in a hurry while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to do so Wear snug fitting clothes when oper ating chain saw Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can get caught in moving saw chain lowing clear work area secure footing planned retreat path from falling tree 10 Inspect tree before cutting down Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you CHAIN SAW OPERATION l Stay alert Use common sense while operating 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
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9. Homelite OWNER S MANUAL EL12 and EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAWS HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW SAFETY INFORMATION A wanRNINGS IMPORTANT Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 through 4 Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire electrical shock body contact with moving chain or falling wood Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw heavy duty gloves wear rubber gloves when working outdoors steel toed safety footwear with non skid soles eye protection such as safety glasses goggles or face screen safety hard hat ear mufflers or ear plugs hair covering to contain long hair face or dust mask if working in dusty areas Before cutting always provide the fol BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW 1 Read and understand this owner s manual before operating chain saw Use chain saw for cutting wood only Do not use for cutting any non wood items Only well instructed adults should op erate chain saw Never allow children to operate chain saw Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use See page 8 for extension cord requirements Do not operate chain saw while under the influence of alcohol medication or drugs in rain or in damp or wet areas where highly flammable liquids or gases are present if saw is damaged adjusted
10. Kickback can resultin severe injury or death See KICKBACK page 3 to avoid risk of kickback Donotfellatree without ample skill or expert help Keep children animals and bystanders away from area when felling a tree If two or more persons per form bucking and felling op erations at the same time pro vide ample distance between operations Provide distance of at least twice the height of tree being felled A WARNING When felling a tree be aware of your surround ings Do not endanger any per son strike utility lines or cause property damage If tree strikes utility lines contact utility com pany at once OWNER S MANUAL Retreat Path Direction of Fall e 45 Retreat Tree Path Figure 10 Retreat Path From Tree 4 Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from tree where you will make felling cuts 5 Stay on uphill side when felling tree Tree could roll or slide downhill after falling FELLING PROCEDURE Felling Notch A properly placed felling notch will deter mine direction tree will fall Place felling notch on side of tree in direction you want tree to fall see Figure 11 Follow direc tions on page 16 to create a felling notch 1 Make lower notch cut as close to ground as possible Hold saw so guide bar is horizontal Cut 1 3 the diameter of tree trunk see Figure 11 Note Al ways make this horizontal lower notch cut first If yo
11. P anti kickback device mounted to tip of guide bar These items reduce the chance of kickback Kickback can still occur with this saw Do not remove SAFE T TIP anti kickback device from tip of guide bar Do notlettip of guide bar touch anything when chain is moving Properly install front hand guard This item can reduce injuries from kickback Follow assembly instructions on page 6 Do not remove front hand guard Do not replace front hand guard with substitute Cause Of Kickback Kickback may occur when nose or tip of guide bar touches an object while chain is moving If chain cutter catches on object a sudden reverse action will result The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator Kickback may also occur when wood pinches chain at guide bar nose A sudden reverse action will also result The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback Do not remove SAFE T TIP anti kick back device from tip of guide bar Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running Use firm grip Thumbs and 099732 OWNER S MANUAL fingers must wrap around saw handles Keep all safety items in place on saw Make sure they work properly 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 Donotlet guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving see Figure 1 Direction WN X
12. S Guide Bar Touch Here Figure 1 Kickback Hazard Example Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving Never try cutting through two logs at same time Only cut one log at a time Donot bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut boring into wood using guide bar nose Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Use low kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw Only re place these parts with chains and guide bars listed in this manual Neveruse dull or loose chain Keep chain sharp and tensioned correctly Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety Follow maintenance instructions in this manual Proper cleaning of saw along with chain and guide bar maintainance can re duce chances of kickback Inspect and main tain 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 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 pinc
13. Y A WARNING Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protective gloves when handling chain IMPORTANT Do notclamp chain saw in vise during assembly The plastic hardware bag should include two guide bar bolts two guide bar nuts one Phillips head tapping screw 1 Lay chain out flat 2 Install front hand guard onto saw body Do this by pressing two mounting stand outs on hand guard into hex shaped holes in saw body see Figure 3 3 Insert tapping screw through hand guard and into saw handle Tighten screw firmly 4 Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise see Figure 4 Continue to turn adjust ing screw until adjusting block is to rear of adjusting plate 5 Install guide bar onto saw body Place rear of guide bar between adjusting plate and sprocket support IMPORTANT Make sure to insert ad justing block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar 6 Lineup holes on sprocket support with center slot on guide bar and holes in saw body 7 Insert guide bar bolts through front hand guard saw body center slot of guide bar and sprocket support Attach guide bar nuts to guide bar bolts IMPORTANT Tighten guide bar nuts finger tight only Make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar 8 Placechain around drive sprocket then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose Note Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction Position chain so cu
14. and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 through 4 Improper use of this chain saw PRODUCT can cause severe injury or death from fire electrical shock body IDENTI FICATION Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this Front Hand contact with moving chain or Guard SafesTeTip falling wood Anti Kickback Device 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 Rear Handle 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 Oil Level Sight Hole located on saw body hidden by front handle Rear Hand Guard Scabbard 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 4 E did Q oil S Keep all screws and nuts tight OU lt lt l Inspect power cord often If dam OG 4 aged have repaired by authorized service cent
15. covered under warranty REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES A WARNING Use only replace ment parts and accessories de scribed in this manual Use of other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator Purchase these parts and accessories from your local dealer EL 12 Part Number Description NE 12001 G7 Guide Bar 12 H1 N7245 AH Saw Chain 12 Type 35 MD50 45 EL 16 Part Number Description NE 16001 G7 Guide Bar 16 H1 N7255 AH Saw Chain 16 Type 35 MD50 55 099732 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL A WARNING Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Saw runs but does not cut 1 Chain assembled backwards on guide bar 1 See Assembly page 6 Saw does not cut unless heavily forced Cutting produces only sawdust with few large chips 1 Chain is dull 1 See Sharpening your Homelite Dual Raker Saw Chain page 13 Saw runs slow Saw stalls easily 1 Low power supply voltage 1 Extension cord wire size too small See Extension Cords page 8 Motor of saw does notrun when you squeeze trigger 1 Switch lockout not pressed in to release trigger 2 Extension cord connections loose 3 Open line fuse or circuit breaker 4 Bad motor brushes 5 Open wiring circuit on saw 1 Press in switch
16. e safely A dull chain will cause undue sprocket guide bar chain and motor wear If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips chain is dull Items Needed to Sharpen Chain Purchase these items from your local dealer hardware store or chain saw supplies outlet ITEM PART NO File Holder un DA 92617 A Includes Round File 5 32 4 mm dia D 92604 A Round File 1 8 3 2 mm dia 92605 Flat File for depth gauges D 92609 A Depth Gauge Filing Tool 020 0 5mm D 92630 C 099732 OWNER S MANUAL Sharpening Cutters Use file holder for 30 filing 1 Adjust chain for proper tension see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 7 Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw steady Note Do not clamp chain 3 Press 5 32 round file attached to file holder into groove between top plate and depth gauges on chain File holder should rest on top plate of cutter tooth see Figures 19 and 20 Note File at midpoint of guide bar Filing Direction S 30 Guide M 4 Hold file holder level Make sure 30 mark on file holder is parallel to center of guide bar see Figure 19 This will insure that you file cutters at 30 angle 5 File from inside towards outside of cut ter until sharp Only file in this one di rection see Figure 19 Note Two or three strokes with file should sharpen cutter 6 After sharpe
17. elow are instructions for servicing your chain saw Any servicing not mentioned below should be done by an authorized service center CLEANING SAW BODY A WARNING Unplug chain saw from power source before ser vicing Severe injury or death could occur fromelectrical shock or body contact with moving chain A WARNING Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protective gloves when handling chain AX WARNING When cleaning saw body do not submerge saw in any liquids do not use products that con tain ammonia chlorine or abrasives do not use chlorinated clean ing solvents carbontetrachlo ride kerosene or gasoline Keep saw body clean Use a soft cloth damp ened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe saw body to clean CARE OF GUIDE BAR Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems Incorrect sharpening of chain cut ter and depth gauge settings often cause this When bar wears unevenly it widens guide bar groove see Figure 17 This causes chain clatter and rivet popping Saw will not cut straight Replace guide bar if this occurs Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain It will also make cutting harder Guide Bar Pi Groove Guide Bar Normal Guide Bar Guide Bar o Groove Guide Bar Guide Bar With Uneven Wear Figure 17 Guide Bar Cross Section Showing Uneven Ba
18. er D Never carry chain saw by power MT cord Never yank power cord to unplug it Keep power cord from heat oil and Oil Cap Front Handle sharp edges Motor Ho sing nspect extension cords often and E Switch replace if damaged Trigger Lockout 4 When servicing use only identical re Figure 2 Electric Chain Saw 4 099732 CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths Felling Process of cutting down a tree Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree Make this cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut Front Handle Located at front of saw body Front Hand Guard Shield between front handle and guide bar Protects left hand while using saw Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body The guide bar supports and guides chain Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of guide bar Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar touches an object while chain is moving The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator Limbing Process of cutting limb s from a felled tree Low Kickback Chain Chain that re duces chance of kickback as required by ANSI B175 1 Normal Cutting Position Stance used while making bucking and felling cuts Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directs fall of tree Oiler Control System for oiling guide bar and chain Power Head Chain saw without chain and guide bar Also k
19. hed 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 e When cutting make sure spike of saw is against wood pull in only See Prod uct Identification page 4 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 Useextreme 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 Continued HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW SAF ETY placement parts U N PACKI N G 5 Always store chain saw INFORMATION e in a high or locked place out of 1 Remove all items from carton Continued children s reach 2 Check all items for any shipping dam e in a dry place age If you find any damage or if any A WARNINGS e in a carrying case or with scabbard parts are missing promptly inform over guide bar dealer where you bought chain saw IMPORTANT Make certain you read
20. lockout before squeez ing trigger 2 Check cord connections 3 Check line fuse or circuit breaker 4 Have repaired by authorized service center 5 Have repaired by authorized service center Motor of saw runs but chain does not move 1 Gear train failure 1 Have repaired by authorized service center Chain does not get oil 1 Clogged oil slot in guide bar 2 Oil is too thick 1 Remove guide bar and clean oil slot 2 Use correct weight of oil See Filling Oil Tank page 7 Chain comes off guide bar 1 Chain is loose 2 Guide bar and chain not assembled right 1 Tighten chain See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 7 2 See Assembly page 6 Saw smokes 1 Saw damaged Do not use saw 1 Have repaired by authorized service center Saw leaks oil 099732 1 Oil cap is not secure 1 Tighten oil cap Note Empty oil tank when not in use SYMBOL DEFINITIONS THIS SYMBOL INDICATES DANGER OR WARNING THIS SAFE T TIP DEVICE ON YOUR BAR NOSE PREVENTS KICKBACK e DO NOT USE ONE HANDED DANGER BEWARE OF KICK BACK AVOID BAR NOSE CONTACT READ YOUR WEAR HEARING AND PRODUCT EYE PROTECTION LITERATURE DEVICES HOLD SAW DIAGONAL LINE PROPERLY WITH ACROSS A SYMBOL BOTH HANDS PROHIBITED OR TO BE AVOIDED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEAREST HOMELITE SERVICING DEALER IN THE UNITED STATES PUERTO RICO AND TH
21. nderstand all Safety Warnings Improper use of this chain saw can cause se vere injury or death from fire electrical shock or body contact with moving chain or falling wood EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords with this saw Use only extension cords marked for out door use The cord must be marked with suffix W A following the cord type designa tion Example SJTW A Use proper sized cord with this saw Cord must be heavy enough to carry current needed An undersized cord will cause volt age drop at saw Saw will lose power and overheat Follow cord size requirements listed below Cord Length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 50 feet 16 100 feet 14 150 feet 12 Keep cord away from cutting area Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting Inspect cords often Replace damaged cords The extension cord may come undone from the power cord during use To avoid this make a knot with the two cords as shown in Figure 7 below Chain Saw Extension Power Cord Cord Pe Figure 7 Tying Extension Cordand Power Cord in Knot OILING CHAIN Always check oil level before using saw To oil chain press oil cap Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain Press oil cap at least once before each cut Check oil level often by looking at oil level sight hole Oil level sight hole is on left side of saw between front handle and front hand guard Figure 8 Pressing Oil Cap to Oil Chain CUTTING
22. ning each cutter move chain forward to sharpen next cutter File all cutters on one side of chain 7 Move to other side of chain and repeat process Holder Note This illustration shows file holder placement and filing direction for sharpening cutters on left side of chain Figure 19 File and File Holder Placement On Chain Left Side of Chain Depth Gauges Top Plate left side of chain Ly F Figure 20 Chain Part Locations Right Side of Chain 13 Top Plate right side of chain Continued HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued Filing Cutter Depth Gauges The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened After every second orthird sharpening resetcutter depth gauges 1 Place depth gauge filing tool firmly across top of two cutters Make sure depth gauges enters slot in depth gauge filing tool see Figure 21 2 Use medium flat file File depth gauges level with depth gauge filing tool 3 Remove depth gauge filing tool With flat file round off front corner of cutter depth gauges see Figure 22 Depth Gauges Flat File Depth Gauge Filing Tool p Figure 21 Depth Gauge Filing Tool On Chain Front Corner ra Figure 22 Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauges After several hand filings have authorized service center or sharpening service ma chine sharpen chain This will insure even filing
23. nown as saw body Pushback Kickback Pinch Rapid pushback of chain saw Pushback may oc curif chain along top of guide baris pinched caught or contacts a foreign object Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that reduces chance of kickback Replacement Chain Chain that com plies with ANSI B175 1 when used with a specific saw It may not meet ANSI require ments when used with other saws 099732 OWNER S MANUAL Saw Chain Chain Loop of chain having cutting teeth for cutting wood The motor drives chain The guide bar supports chain Spiked Bumper Spike Pointed teeth at front of saw body beside guide bar Keep spiked bumper in contact with wood when felling or bucking It helps maintain posi tion of saw while cutting Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical circuit to motor of saw Switch Linkage This device connects switch to trigger It moves switch when you squeeze trigger Switch Lockout Device that reduces ac cidental starting of saw Trigger Device that turns saw on and off Squeezing trigger turns saw on Releasing trigger turns saw off Trimming Pruning Process of cutting limb s from a living tree Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or limb This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW ASSEMBL
24. r Wear Normal Guide Bar Maintenance 1 Remove guide bar from chain saw Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically Use putty knife or wire 2 3 Clean oil slots after each day of use 4 Remove burrs from sides of guide bar Use flat file to make side edges square Putty Knife Figure 18 Guide Bar Maintenance Replace guide bar when baris bent or cracked inside groove of bar is badly worn Cleaning Groove With Burr Flat File L Guide Bar Oil Slot Note When replacing guide bar see Replacement Parts and Accessories page 14 for proper bar 099732 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued SHARPENING YOUR HOMELITE DUAL RAKER SAW CHAIN WARNING Unplug chain saw from power source before ser vicing Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain A WARNING Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protective gloves when handling chain Kickback suppressing type 35 MD50 semi chisel tooth 3 8 pitch Dual Raker saw chain has two rakers depth gauges instead of just one gauge preceding each tooth When chain contact is made within the kickback zone of a guide bar nose the two rakers provide sufficient support to prevent the cutters from pulling themselves deeply into the wood Thus the tendency toward a violent kickback reaction is suppressed or reduced Keep chain sharp Your saw will cut faster and mor
25. ree that support log off ground Remove each limb with one cut see Figure 12 Clear cut limbs from work area often This will help maintain a safe work area Make sure you start your cut where limb will not pinch saw during cutting To avoid pinching start cut on freely hanging limbs from above limb Start cut on limbs under tension from under limb If pinch occurs turn saw off lift limb and remove saw Figure 12 Limbing A Tree BUCKING A LOG A WARNING Avoid kickback Kickback can result in severe in jury or death See Kickback page 3 to avoid risk of kickback Ad WARNING If on slope make sure log will not roll down hill Secure log by using wooden stakes Drive wooden stakes into ground on downhill side of log Stand on uphill side of log while cutting Log may roll after cutting Never try cutting through two logs at same time This could increase the risk of kickback While cutting log never hold log with your hand leg or foot While cutting log never allow another person to hold log Turn off and unplug saw be fore moving from one place to another Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet When possible raise log or section off ground Do this by using limbs logs chocks etc When cutting through log maintain control by reducing cutting pressure near end of cut Do not
26. relax your grip on chain saw handles Do not let moving chain touch ground Ground will dull moving chain After cut ting through log release trigger to turn saw off before moving saw Follow directions below to buck a log Entire Length Of Log On Ground Cut log from top see Figure 13 Figure 13 Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground Log Supported On One End Make first cut on underside of log see Figure 14 Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut 1 3 through diam eter of log This cut will keep section from splintering when cut 2 Make second cut directly above first cut Cut down to meet first cut This cut will keep log from pinching guide bar and chain 1st Cut Figure 14 Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On One End 099732 OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued Log Supported On Both Ends 1 Make first cut from above log see Fig ure 15 Cut 1 3 through diameter of log This cut will keep section from splintering when cut 2 Make second cut on underside of log directly under first cut Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut up to meet first cut This will keep log from pinch ing guide bar and chain 2nd Cut Figure 15 Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends 099732 TRIMMING A TREE PRUNING A WARNING Avoid kickback Kickback can result in severe in jury or death See Kickback page 3 to avoid risk of kickback
27. tting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose see Figure 3 9 Adjust saw chain tension Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment page 7 A CAUTION Do not place chain on saw backwards If chain is backwards sawwill vibrate badly and will not cut Front Hand Guard Tapping Screw Guide Bar Nose Bs P gt Zi A em Edge Towards Cutting Saw Drive Sprocket Guide Bar Adjusting Hole Guide Bar Nuts Figure 3 Assembling Guide Bar Chain and Hand Guard Adjusting Plate Adjusting Block Sprocket Support Figure 4 Part Locations For Assembling Guide Bar 6 099732 OWNER S MANUAL SAW CHAIN po TENSION ADJUSTMENT AX WARNING Unplug chain saw from power source before adjust ing saw chain tension A WARNING Cutting edges on chain are sharp Use protective gloves when handling chain A WARNING Maintain proper chain tension always A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback A loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove This may injure operator and damage chain A loose chain will cause p Guide Bar chain guide bar and sprocket to Nuts wear rapidly E 1 Before adjusting chain make sure guide bar nuts are only finger tight Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar I Figure 5 Turning Adjusting Screw Guide Bar
28. u make this cut second Felling is the process of cutting down a tree Make sure your footing is firm Keep feet apart Divide your weight evenly on both feet Follow directions below to fell a tree Before Felling a Tree 1 Before felling inspect tree Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you Study natural lean of tree location of larger branches and wind direction This will help you judge which way tree will fall Clear work area around tree Plan and clear a retreat path before fell ing Make retreat path opposite to planned direction of fall of tree and at 45 angle see Figure 10 099732 tree can pinch chain or guide bar Start upper notch cut the same distance above first cut as first cut is deep Example If lower notch cut is eight inches deep start upper notch cut eight inches above it Cut downward at 45 angle The upper notch cut should meet end of lower notch cut see Figure 11 Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts AX WARNING Do not cut all the way through tree Leave about two inches of tree diameter un cut directly behind felling notch see Figure 11 This uncut por tion acts as a hinge The hinge helps keeptree from twisting and falling in wrong direction Direction of Fall 3rd Cut gt Felling Hinge Cut g 2nd Cut Upper Notch Cut 2 i dos ne i i 1st Cut Lower Notch Cut A Figure
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