chainsaw booklet
1/19/00
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 (when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws.)
Normal Cutting Position - Those positions assumed in performing
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the bucking and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut - A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree's
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fall.
Oiler Control - A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.
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Rear Handle - The support handle located at or toward the rear of
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the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been
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demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback
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performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested with
specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance
requirements when used with other saws.
Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood,
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and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed tooth or teeth for use when
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felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while
sawing.
Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an
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electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
Switch Linkage - The mechanism that transmits motion from a
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trigger to the switch.
Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
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operation of the switch until manually actuated.
Parts Description (Figs. A,B & J)
FIG. A
1.
Saw Chain
2.
Guide Bar
3.
Chain Cover
4.
Chain Tensioner Knob and Cover Screw
4a. Guide Bar Scabbard
5.
Sprocket Nose
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6.
Sprocket Lubrication Hole
7.
Oil Level Indicator
8.
Oil Filler Cap
9.
Front Guard / Chain Brake
10. Lock Off Button
11. Trigger
FIG. B1 12. Bar Mounting Studs
13. Drive Sprocket
13a. Embossed Graphic
14. Chain Catcher
15. Spiked Bumper
FIG. B2 16. Slider Tensioner
FIG. B3 17. Cam
FIG. L2 18. Oil Hole
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using an electric chain saw, basic safe
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fir
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety Warnings: Double Insulation
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with tw
separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickne
of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to b
grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two pro
plug which permits you to use extension cords without conce
for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of norm
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