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16” ELECTRIC Chain Saw
WITH BRAKE
Model 02810
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Electrical Requirements 2 HP / 120 V / 60 Hz / 13.2 Peak Amps, 7.8 No Load Amps / 1600 Watt Cutter Bar Size 16” Brake Stop Electromagnetic Stop Within .15 Sec. After Shutoff ® Chain Type #91VG “Oregon Chain” Oiler System Automatic Chain Guide Rail 16-1/8” Long x 2-1/2” Wide x 5/32” Thick Dimensions Weight 11 Pounds SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance an
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6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. Wear close fitting clothing and steel toed shoes. 7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Make sure the work area is well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, tree limbs, vegetation, and other debris. Do not use the Chain Saw in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use the Chain Saw in a damp or wet location. 2. DO NOT USE THE CHAIN SAW WITH ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND PETS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. 3. ALWAYS HOLD THE CHAIN
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11. IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not included) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY UL APPROVED, OUTDOOR, CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH. (See Figure A.) REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE – 120 VOLT NAMEPLATE EXTENSION CORD LENGTH AMPERES (At Full Load) 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 -100 100 – 150 150– 200 Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet 0 - 5 16 16 16 12 12 5.1 - 8 16 16 14 10 - 8.1 - 12 14 14 12 - - 12.1 - 15 12 12 10 - - 15.1 - 20 10 10 10 - - FIGURE A 12. REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure th
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any doubt about the safety issues involved, have a qualified, certified, arborist/tree surgeon do the work for you. 21. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium
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FIGURE B 5. Replace the Chain Cover (46), and tighten the Nylon Insert Nut (67) so that the Cover is snug, but not tight. (See Figure D, next page.) 6. Pull gently up on the tip of the Guide Bar (52), while turning the Blade Adjustment Screw (61) clockwise (photo 005.) Because the saw is light in weight, this is easier if someone holds the handle. Do not overtighten the Chain. There should only be 1 about / ” of space when the Chain is pulled upward at the center of the Guide Bar. 4 Lightly oil
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BLADE ADJUSTMENT SCREW (61) OIL FILL CAP (11) ON/OFF TRIGGER (25b) CHAIN (57) NUT GUIDE BAR (52) CHAIN COVER (67) FIGURE D (46) To Check For Proper Chain Tension: 1. The Chain (57) tension is proper when the Chain snaps back after being pulled 1/4” away from the Guide Bar (52) with light force. There should be no sagging between the Chain and Guide Bar underneath. When necessary, use a screwdriver to turn the Adjustment Screw (61) clockwise to tighten, or counterclockwise to loosen, the Chain
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Safety Brake: 1. The Safety Brake is activated when the back of the operator’s hand pushes against the back of the Protect Plate (17). When activated, the Chain Saw will stop auto- matically, and the On/Off Trigger (25b) should be manually released. Next, pull the Protect Plate (17) back to its initial position in order to restart the Chain Saw. NOTE: If the Protect Plate (17) is not pulled back to its initial position, the Chain Saw will not operate. (See Figure E
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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. WARNING: Always turn the On/Off Trigger (25b) to its “OFF” position and unplug the Electric Cord (23) from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, mainte- nance, or cleaning. (See Figure E.) 2. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Chain Saw. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts (i.e., Chain, 57), damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its saf
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 05/05 SKU 02810 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12
