Extension Cords; Cutting With The Chain Saw - Remington M15012US Owner's Manual

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords with this saw. Use only
extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord
must be marked with suffix W or W-A following
the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A
or SJTW.
Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cord must be
heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized
cord will cause voltage drop at saw. Saw will lose
power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements
listed below.
Cord Length
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
Models: M15012US, M15014AS
Cord Length
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
Models: M30016US, M30016AS, M30016AW,
M35016AW
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord
does not catch on branches or logs during cutting.
Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.
This chain saw is designed with an extension cord
hitch that prevents the extension cord from being
pulled loose during use. To use, form a loop with
the end of the extension cord, insert loop into slot in
rear of handle, and place loop over cord hitch (see
Figure 11. Gently pull loop against cord hitch
until slack is removed. Plug extension cord into
chain saw cord.
Cord Hitch
Extension Cord
Figure 11 - Looping Extension Cord over
Cord Hitch
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CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW

1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect exten-
sion cord to power supply.
2. Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on ground. This will keep chain from touch-
ing ground as it cuts through log. Touching
ground with moving chain will dull chain.
3. Use both hands to grip saw. Always use left
hand to grip front handle and right hand to
grip rear handle. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles (see
Figure 12).
AWG Cord Size
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
16 AWG
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
16 AWG
feet.
16 AWG 5. When ready to make a cut, push the lockout
button completely forward with the right
14 AWG
thumb and squeeze the trigger (see Figure 12).
This will turn saw on. Releasing trigger will
turn saw off. Make sure saw is running at full
speed before starting a cut.
AWG Cord Size
6. When starting a cut, place moving chain against
16 AWG
wood. Hold saw firmly in place to avoid possible
16 AWG
bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of
saw.
14 AWG
7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not force
12 AWG
saw. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
8. Remove saw from a cut with saw running
at full speed. Stop saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before setting
saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a steady, even
cutting rate.
Power Cord
Figure 12 - Lockout Button and Trigger
Location
14
Switch Lockout Button
Trigger