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Corded Chain Saw
239-1571
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-497-7273
Read this operator manual before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS
MANUAL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
● Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
● Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
● Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical safety
● Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
● Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
● Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
● Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
MAINTENANCE
CHAIN TENSION AND MAINTENANCE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING 10
ASSEMBLY 12
INSTALLING/ REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
OPERATING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Read and refer to these operating
instructions
Wear respiratory protection
SYMBOL SYMBOLDESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Wear eye protection
Wear hearing protection
Objects thrown by the product could
hit the user or other bystanders.
This product is of protection class Il.
Two Handed Hold
Be Aware of Kickback
Wear hand protection.
Wear safety shoes
Do not expose the product to rain or
wet conditions (moisture).
Disconnect from the mains plug if the
cord is damaged or entangled. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Wear protective clothing.
Wear ear protection/Cap protection/
Eye Protection
Warning symbols with information on
damage and injury prevention.
Always ensure that other people and
pets remain at a safe distance from
the product when it is in operation. In
general, children must not come near
the area where the product is.
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Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
● When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
● If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCl) protected supply.
Use of a GFCl reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
● Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
● Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non -skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
● Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the o-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
● Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
● Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
● Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
● If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
● Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
● Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
● Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
● Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
● Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and an y
other condition that may aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired be-
fore use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
● Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
● Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for opera-
tions dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
● Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
● When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instruc-
tions may create a risk of shock or injury.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
● Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you
start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
A moment of inattention
while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
● Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand conguration increases the risk of personal injury
and should never be done.
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● Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
● Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and
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tal contact with the saw chain.
● Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in person-
al injury.
level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of
the chain saw.
● When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.
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bers is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
● Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
. Proper handling of the chain
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
● Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly ten-
sioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
● Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
● Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
MAINTENANCE
If you drop the chain saw, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles
s operation, call our customer service line at
1-888-497-7273 for assistance.
Make sure the unit is disconnected from the power supply, then use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean
the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by
CAUTION:
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tact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
Ensure that the plastic bar cover is in place when storing.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals Do
not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be maintained properly. The chain requires sharpening when the
wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain
cuts to one side. Refer to instructions earlier in this manual for instructions on properly sharpening the chain.
Lubrication System
BEFORE USING:Fill oil well with new quality bar and chain oil, or if unavailable, unused SAE 30 weight mo-
tor oil may be substituted.
The chain is automatically lubricated.
Use only new bar and chain oil or unused SAE 30 weight motor oil may be substituted. Never use wasted
obstructions. If it is still not working, call our customer service line at 1-888-497-7273 for assistance.
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Guide Bar Maintenance
When the guide bar shows signs of wear reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life.
The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage.
Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a
A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced.
- Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.
- Bent guide bar
- Cracked or broken rails
- Spread rails
In addition, guide bars with a sprocket at their tip must be lubricated weekly with a grease syringe to extend
the guide bar life.Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole.
Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from obstructions.
NOTE: A new chain tends to stretch, check chain
tension frequently and tension as required.
Chain Maintenance
CAUTION:
Disconnect from the power supply and make sure
the chain has stopped before you do any work on
the saw.
For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be main-
tained properly. The chain requires sharpening when
the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain
must be forced through the wood during cutting, or
the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of
your chain remember:
How To Sharpen The Cutters
and to the same length, as fast cutting can be ob-
tained only when all cutters are uniform.
Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the
chain prior to sharpening.Refer to”Chain Tension
the midpoint of the bar.
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sure stroke towards the front corner of the tooth.
CHAIN TENSION AND
MAINTENANCE
Chain Tension
Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.
tight turn the tensioning wheel up or down to tension
the chain.A cold chain will be correctly tensioned
when there is no slack on the underside of the guide
bar the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand
without binding.
the drive links hang out of the bar groove.
During normal saw operation the temperature of
the chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly
tensioned warm chain will hang approximately .050
in. (1.25mm) out of the bar groove. Be aware that
chain tensioned while warm, may be too tight upon
cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use.
the risk of severe kickback.
-Raker (depth gauge) clearance.
-Too low increases the potential for kickback.
- Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
- If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails
and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand
on the wood have service dealer sharpen chain.
NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or dam-
age when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or
damage are present in the areas indicated, have the
our customer service help line at 1-888-497-7273 for
assistance.
TOP PLATE
RIVET HOLE
HEEL
GULLET
TOE
DEPTH GAUGE
SIDE PLATE
CUTTING
CORNER
approx .050 (1.25mm)
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Lift le away from the steel on each return stroke.
Put a few rm strokes on every tooth. File all left
hand cutters in one direction.Then move to the other
side and le the right hand cutters in the opposite di-
rection. Occasionally remove ling from the le with
a wire brush.
WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening increases the poten-
tial of kickback.
WARNING:
Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can
cause serious injury.
WARNING:
The saw chain is very sharp,always wear protec-
tive gloves when performing maintenance to the
chain.
Top Plate Filing Angle
Correct 30 degrees-File holders are marked with
guide marks to align le properly to produce top
plate angle.
Less than 30 degrees -for cross cutting.
More than 30 degrees -feathered edge dulls quickly.
Side Plate Angle
Correct-80 degrees produced automatically if correct
diameter le is used in le holder.
Hook - “Grabs” and dulls quickly. Increases potential
of kickback.
Results from using a le with a diameter too small,
or le held too low.
Backward Slope - Needs too much feed pressure,
causes excessive wear to bar and chain. Results
from using a le with a diameter too large, or le held
too high.
Depth Gauge Clearance
The depth gauge should be maintained at a clear-
ance of .025 in.(0.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool for
checking the depth gauge clearances.
Every time the chain is led, check the depth gauge
clearance.
Use a at le and a depth gauge joint- er to lower all
gauges uniformly. Depth gauge jointers are available
in .020 in. to .035 in.(0.5 mm to 0.9 mm). Use a .025
in.(0.6 mm) depth gauge joint- er. After lowering each
depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the
front. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links
with the edge of the le.
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Depth gauges must be adjusted with the at le in
the same direction the adjoining cutter was led with
the round le.Use care not to contact cutter face with
at le when adjusting depth gauges.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood clos-
es in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in serious per-
sonal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you
should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs
free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given be-
low:
● Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the opera-
tor, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go
of the chain saw.
● Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintend-
ed tip contact and enables better control of the
chain saw in unexpected situations.
● Only use replacement bars and chains speci-
ed by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement
bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/
or kickback.
● Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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1. Rear Handle
2. Switch on Safty Lock
3. Front Handle
4. Oil Tank Cover
5. Hand Guard/ Chain Brake
6. Chian
7. Bar
8. Cord Retainer
9. Trigger
10.Oil Level Window
11. Chain Wheel Cover
Nominal voltage:
Current:
Cutting speed:
No load speed:
Cutting length:
Part Name 239-1571(EGTACCS001)
120V/60HZ
10A
34.4f/s
5500rpm
14”
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specications
Automatic oiling pump system - Oil level window - Rubber over molded handle - Chain brake
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OPERATING
Cutting Instructions
As the tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put
it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path,
but watch the action in case something falls your
way. Be alert for overhead limbs or branches that
may fall and watch your footing.
WARNING: Never cut through to the notch
when making a back-cut. The hinge controls the
fall of the tree, this is a section of wood between
the notch and back-cut.
Bucking
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to
the desired log length.
Always make sure your footing is secure and your
weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Cut only one log at a time. Support small logs on a
saw horse or another log while bucking.
Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects
can contact the guide bar nose and chain during
cutting, this can cause kickback.
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the
uphill side of the log. To maintain complete control of
the chain saw when cutting through the log, release
the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without
relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not
let the chain contact the ground. After completing the
cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move
the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving
from tree to tree.
Bucking Logs Under Stress
When the log is supported along its entire length, it
should be cut from the top or over-bucking.
When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 di-
ameter from the underside or under-bucking. Then
make the nishing cut by over-bucking to meet the
rst cut.
As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The saw
can become pinched or hung in the log if you make
the rst cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
Give special attention to logs under stress to pre-
vent the bar and chain from pinching
OVERBUCKING -
Begin on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light
pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to
pull away from you.
UNDER-BUCKING -
Begin on the under side of the
log with the top of the saw against the log; exert
light pressure
upward. During under-bucking, the saw will tend to
push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and
hold the saw rmly to maintain control.
Pruning
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw
with a rm grip.
Always make sure your footing is secure and your
weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
When pruning trees it is important not to make
the nishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until
Limbing
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw
with a rm grip.
Always make sure your footing is secure and your
weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to
keep the tree o the ground while cutting.
Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the
cut limbs from the work area often to help keep the
work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from the bot-
tom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while
limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or
prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log,
or in any position which can cause you to lose
your balance or control of the saw.
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you have cut o the limb further out to reduce the
weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the
main member.
Under-buck the branch 1/3 through for your rst
cut. Your second cut should over-buck to drop the
branch o. Now make your nishing cut smoothly
and neatly against the main member so the bark
will grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING: SPRINGPOLES
A spring pole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or
sapling which is bent under tension by other wood
so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut
or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has
a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log
from the stump. Watch out for spring poles, they are
dangerous. They could result in severe or fatal injury.
Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting,
maintain a steady speed.
Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light down-
ward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or unit can result.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
When felling a tree, keep everyone a safe distance
from the cutting area. During felling operations, the
safe distance
should be at least twice the height of the largest
trees in the felling area. If the tree makes contact
with any utility line, the utility company should be
notied immediately.
Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent
being pulled o balance.
Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher
is dicult to control against kickback forces.
Felling A Tree
When bucking and felling operations are being per-
formed by two or more persons, at the same time,
the felling operation should be separated from the
bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the
height of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner that would endan-
ger any person, strike any utility line or cause any
property damage. If the tree does make contact with
any utility line, the utility company should be notied
immediately.
WARNING: Check the tree for damaged or
dead branches that could fall and hit you during
felling.
Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route
(or routes in case the intended route is blocked);
clear the immediate area around the tree and make
sure there are no obstructions in your planned path
of retreat. A clear path of safe retreat is approximate-
ly 135 degrees from planned line of fall. The retreat
path should extend back and diagonally to the rear
of the expected line of fall.
Before felling is started, consider the force and direc-
tion of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree,
and the location of large limbs. These things inu-
ence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not
try to fell a tree along a line dierent from its natural
line of fall.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill
side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is
felled.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and
wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.
NOTCHED UNDERCUT -
Cut a notch about 1/3
diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of
the fall. Make the cuts of the notch so they intersect
at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should
be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the
weight of the wood o the saw, always make the
lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.
WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of
high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait to do your
cutting until the hazard has ended.
WARNING: Do not cut down trees having
an extreme lean or large trees that have rotten
limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these
trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equip-
ment, then cut them up.
Felling Back-Cut
The back-cut is always made level and horizontal,
and at a minimum of 2 inches (5cm) above the hori-
zontal cut of the notch.
Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band
of wood between the notch and back-cut (approxi-
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
SAFE
RETREAT
ZONE
SAFE
RETREAT
ZONE
SAFE
RETREAT
ZONE
PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT 135° FROM PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
135°
135°
45°
90°
45°
90°
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mately 2 inches
(5cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called
“hinge” or”hinge wood.” It controls the fall of the tree
and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot-back of
On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before
it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or set-
tle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or
plastic wedges into the cut so they do not touch the
chain. The wedges can be driven in, little by little, to
help jack the tree over.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
read and understand all the safety instructions
provided.
DANGER: Before performing any mainte-
nance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the
power supply. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves when han-
dling the bar and chain; these components are
sharp and may contain burrs.
WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain
while the motor is running. The saw chain is very
sharp; always wear protective gloves when per-
forming maintenance to the chain to avoid possi-
ble serious lacerations.
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, use
only identical replacement parts.
● Disconnect chain saw from power supply. Lay
● Unscrew the locknut counterclockwise from the
chain cover with the hex key provided.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
PACKING LIST
- Chain Saw
- Guide Bar
- Chain
- Bar Cover
- Combination Hex Key/Screwdriver
- Instruction Manual
Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no break-
age or damage occurred during shipping . Do not
discard the packaging material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the prod-
uct.
WARNING : If any parts are damaged or miss-
ing do not operate this product until the parts
are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury. Call 1-888-497-
7273 for assistance.
INSTALLING/ RE-
PLACING THE GUIDE
BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER: Never start the motor before in-
stalling the guide bar, and chain. Without these
exposing the user to possible serious injury.
● Remove the chain wheel cover.
Installing/ Replacing The Bar And Chain
and chain).
● Remove the bar and chain assembly from the
mounting surface.
LocknutChain wheel Cover
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● Turn the chain tensioning screw counterclock-
wise with the screwdriver provided to loosen
the chain tension if necessary.
● Remove the old chain from the bar.
● Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straight-
en any kinks. The cutters should face in the
direction of the chain rotation. If they face back-
wards, turn the loop over.
● Place the chain drive links into the bar groove.
NOTE:
Make certain of the direction of chain.
● Position the chain so there is a loop at the back
of the bar.
● Place the loop around the sprocket and the bar
so that it is seated correctly on the guide bolt and
tensioning bolt. Turn the chain tensioning screw
counterclockwise with the screw driver provided,
if the hole in the bar doesn’t t the tensioning
bolt.
● Turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise with
the screw driver provided until there is approxi-
mately 2mm of slack in the chain.
● Replace the chain cover and fully tighten the
locknut clockwise with the hex key provided.
Tensioning BoltGuide Bolt
Chain Tensioning Screw
Chain Tensioning Screw
Tensioning The Saw Chain
● Unscrew the locknut counterclockwise from the
chain cover with the hex key provided.
● To tighten the chain, turn the tensioniing screw
clockwise. To loosen the tension, turn the ten-
sioning screw counter-clockwise.
● Tighten the chain cover by turning the locknut
clockwise with the hex key provided.
● Re-adjust tension of the saw chain when neces-
sary.
The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no
sag on the underside of the bar, the chain is snug,
but it can be turned by hand without binding
NOTE:
If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Ensure
that the chain will rotate without binding.
NOTE:
A new chain tends to stretch, check chain
tension frequently and tension as required.
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OPERATING
Checking The Chain Brake
The chain brake ensures immediate blocking of the
saw chain in case of a rebound . Before beginning
work with the device, it must be checked to ensure
that it is functioning correctly.
● Set device on the ground.
● Start the device.
● Push the hand guard/chain brake (A) forwards.
The chain must stop immediately.
● If the chain brake is not working correctly, have
the device checked by an expert immediately.
To Turn The Tool On
Hold the chainsaw rmly with both hands. The hand
guard/chain brake must be folded towards the back.
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then
squeeze the trigger with your ngers. (Once the tool
is running. you can release the lock button).
To turn
the tool OFF,
release the trigger.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe
the following:
- Read instruction manual before using save in-
struction manual.
- Keep hands away from chain.
- Keep hands on handles. Don’t overreach.
A good,rm grip on the saw with both hands will
help you maintain control. Don’t let go. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand whether you are right or
left handed. Wrap the ngers of your left hand over
and around the front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar.
WARNING: Do not operate chain saw in a tree
on a ladder, or on a scaold: this is extremely
dangerous.
CAUTION: Chain coasts after turned o.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush,
saplings or limbs under tension, because slen-
der and tense material may catch the saw and be
whipped toward you, pull you o balance or spring
back.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this type
of tool to make you careless. Remember that a care-
less fraction of a second is sucient to inict serious
injury.
Before you start the unit,make sure the chain saw is
not contacting any object.
WARNING:
Do not cut trees near electrical wires
or buildings.
Make sure you follow the instructions in maintenance
for putting oil in the chain saw.
CAUTION:
Failure to lubricate the chain will
cause damage to the bar and chain. Use only a good
quality bar and chain oil or, if not available, unused
SAE 30 weight motor oil may be substituted. One
minute of use will consume approx. 0.2 . oz.(6ml)of
oil.
NOTE:
It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when
not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank
after each use.When storing the unit for a long peri-
od of time (3 months or longer) be sure the chain is
lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain
and bar sprocket.
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the mov-
ing chain contacts an object at the upper portion of
the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in
and pinches the chain saw in the cut. Contact at the
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause
the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain
for an instant. The result is a lightening fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
ward the operator. If the chain saw is pinched along
the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven
rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these
reactions can cause loss of saw control which can
result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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WARNING:
Do Not use the chain saw with any
type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might
be hazardous.
The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
1. Always grip the saw rmly with both hands. Hold
the saw rmly with both hands when the unit is
running. Place your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle with your
thumbs and ngers encircling the chain saw han-
dles. A rm grip together with a sti left arm will
help you maintain control of the saw if kickback
occurs.
2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any
other obstruction that could be hit while you are
operating the saw.
3. Always cut with the unit running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a
steady cutting speed.
Push and Pull -
This reaction force is always oppo-
site to the direction the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to
control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protec-
tion.
Proper Cutting Stance
Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid
ground.
Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm
position to withstand any kickback force.
Your body should always be to the left of the chain
line.
Basic Cutting Procedure
Small trees up to 6-7inches in diameter are usually
cut in a single cut. Large trees require notch cuts.
Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall.
WARNING:
If the tree starts to fall in the wrong
direction,or if the saw gets caught or hung up during
the fall, leave the saw and save yourself.
WARNING:
Periodically glance at the top of the
tree during the back-cut to assure the tree is going to
fall in the desired direction.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the
saw o.
Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to
full speed before entering the cut.
Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Always keep
your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the
left of the chain line.
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SolutionPossible CauseProblem
Unit does not
run
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking
Motor runs but
chain is not ro-
tating
Extension cord not connected to the
plug.
Check extension cord is fully connected to
tool.
Cord not connected to power source.
Check extension cord is fully connected to a
live receptacle.
engaging trigger switch.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check tension for over-tight condition. Adjust chain tension.
Chain oil tank empty. Fill tank with chain oil.
Chain installed in wrong direction.
Reverse chain so that cutters face the right
direction.
Chain tension is too tight. Adjust chain tension.
Check guide bar and chain for
damage.
Replace damaged bar and chain with
identical replacement parts or contact
our customer service center at 1-888-
497-7273 for assistance.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Corded Chain Saw
Copyright All Rights Reserved
SKU# 239-1571
YARDWORKS WARRANTY POLICY
● Two (2) year limited warranty on all Yardworks C o r d e d power tools from date of purchase when used for
personal, household, or family use.
● Warranty voided if used for commercial or industrial purposes or any other improper use as determined by
Yardworks.
● Warranty does not include repairs necessary due to operator’s abuse or negligence (including overloading the
product beyond capacity or immersion in water), or the failure to assemble, operate, maintain or store the product
according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
● This warranty does not cover
♢ Wear items, including but not limited to - drive belts & gears, tines, cutting blades, mower blades, saw
chains, mulching blades, blower fans, spool covers, trimmer line, blower and vacuum tubes, guide bars,
high pressure hoses, wheels, handles, augers, worn bags, power cables, and other items subject to wear
over time.
♢ Wear on batteries, including but not limited to – drops, wear and breakage on charger, exposure to
extreme temperature swings (hot or cold), battery left on charger too long, battery left uncharged for
too long, and misuse or abuse of the battery
.
● This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity or other environmental
extremes.
including, but not limited to scratches, cracks, dents, or damage caused by outside chemicals.
● This warranty is not transferable and only applies to new products sold directly from an authorized retailer. This
warranty does not apply to any product, new or used, purchased through unauthorized third-party channels. For
information on authorized dealers, contact our customer support hotline at 1-888-497-7273 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Est)
● Any incidental, indirect or consequential loss, damage, or expense that may result from any defect or malfunction of
the products is not covered by the warranty.
● The warranty does not include installation, assembly or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. The
expense of de- livering the product to the vendor and the expense of returning the product or replacement parts to
the owner is not covered by the warranty.
Additional Warranty Limitations
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to you. Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold ―as is, or sold as reconditioned are not covered under the
warranty.
Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper assembly, incorrect voltage, improper wiring,
recommended is not covered by this warranty.
Proof of purchase, original dated sales receipt, must accompany all warranty claims.
For claims go to M e n a r d s or call our customer support hotline from 8am-5pm EST,
Mon-Fri at 1-888-497-7273
In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the right to
make component changes or design changes when necessary.
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