Remington EL-8: 107624-01 - Manual (Page 6)

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CHAIN SAW NAMES AND
TERMS
Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into
lengths.
Chock Block or wedge used to secure wood from
moving.
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 reduces chance of
kickback as required by ANSI B175.1.
Normal Cutting Position Stance used while making
bucking and felling cuts.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Figure 2 - Chain Saw Model 107624-01, -02
Chain Tensioning Screw
Rear Handle
Power Cord
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Front Handle with Hand Guard
Oil Level Sight
Oil Cap
Trigger
Switch Lockout
Cord Hitch
Guide Bar Nose
Figure 3 - Chain Saw Model 107625-01, -02, 111174-01
Rear Handle
Power Cord
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Front Handle with Hand Guard
Oil Level Sight
Oil Cap
Trigger
Switch Lockout
Chain Tensioning Knob
Cord Hitch
Guide Bar Nose
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you
find any damage or if any parts are missing, call
Technical Services at 1-800-858-8501 for prompt
service.
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 known as saw body.
Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapid pushback of chain
saw. Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide
bar is pinched, caught, or contacts a foreign object.
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that re-
duces chance of kickback.
Replacement Chain Chain that complies with ANSI
B175.1 when used with a specific saw. It may not meet
ANSI requirements when used with other saws.
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 position of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical
circuit to motor of saw.