Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning Saw Body; Care Of Guide Bar - Remington EL-7 16" Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
Continued
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see
Figure 15). Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diam-
eter of log. This cut will keep section
from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first
cut. Cut down to meet first cut. This
cut will keep log from pinching guide
bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 15 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Fig-
ure 16). Cut 1/3 through diameter of
log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log,
directly under first cut. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet
first cut. This will keep log from pinch-
ing guide bar and chain.
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2nd Cut
Figure 16 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On Both Ends
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Below are instructions
for servicing your chain saw. Any
servicing not mentioned below
should be done by an authorized
service person.

CLEANING SAW BODY

1st Cut
WARNING: Unplug chain saw
from power source before servic-
ing. Severe injury or death could
occur from electrical shock or
body contact with moving chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on
chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
1st Cut
Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth damp-
ened with a mild soap and water mixture.
Wipe saw body to clean.

CARE OF GUIDE BAR

Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar prob-
lems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and
depth gauge settings often cause this. When
bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar
groove (see Figure 17). This causes chain
clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut
straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain.
A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A
worn or damaged guide bar will damage
chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Normal Guide Bar
Figure 17 - Guide Bar Cross Section
Showing Uneven Bar Wear
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WARNING: When cleaning
saw body
• do not submerge saw in any
liquids
• do not use products that con-
tain ammonia, chlorine, or
abrasives
• do not use chlorinated clean-
ing solvents, carbon tetrachlo-
ride, kerosene, or gasoline
Guide Bar
Groove
Guide Bar
Guide Bar With
Uneven Wear
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