Desa Remington 100271-01 - Manual (Page 7)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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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 Hand Guard Shield between front
handle and guide bar. Protects left hand
while using saw. When kickback occurs, the
front hand guard is moved forward by the
back of operator’s left hand. This stops the
saw chain quickly, reducing the chance of
serious injury.
Front Handle Located at front of saw body.
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.
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 oc-
cur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched,
caught, or contacts a foreign object.
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Continued
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
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
that switch turns motor on and off.
Check chain brake. Check for broken
or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw
if damage affects safety or operation.
Have damage repaired by authorized
service person.
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 oil.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Inspect power cord often. If dam-
aged, have repaired by authorized
service person.
• Never carry chain saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and
replace if damaged.
4. When servicing, use only identical re-
placement parts.
5. Always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this
chain saw.
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw
body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide
bar that reduces 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 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.