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North American Tool 50969 Operating Instructions Manual

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14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. Please CALL 800-348-5004 for parts and service.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: You can create
dust when you cut, sand,
drill or grind materials
such as wood, paint,
metal, concrete, cement,
or other masonry. This
dust often contains
chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth
defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wear
protective gear.
WARNING: This product
or its power cord may
contain chemicals,
including lead, known to
the State of California to
cause cancer and birth
defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Important!
When using equipment, a
few safety precautions must
be observed to avoid
injuries and damage. Please
read the complete operating
manual with due
Models: 50969, 50970, 8901,
care. Keep this manual in a
safe place, so that the
information is available at all
times. If you give the
equipment to any other
person, give them these
operating instructions as
well. We accept no liability
for damage or accidents
which arise due to non-
observance of these
instructions and the safety
information herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Displacement:45cc
Max. Engine Capacity:
2000W
Bar Length: 14in 18in. and
20in.
Idling Speed: 3000 RPMs
Max. Speed with Cutting
Equipment: 10,000 RPMs
Anti-Vibration Function
Chain Brake
Auto Chain Lubrication
CAUTION:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL COMPLETELY
AND CAREFULLY
8902,9013
BEFORE OPERATING
THIS CHAINSAW.
Any failures made in
following the safety
regulations and and
instructions may result in
an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Only allow users who have
read and understand this
manual operate this
chainsaw.
Wear protective gear, such
as steel-toed footwear,
snugly fitting clothing, heavy
duty gloves, eye protection
(goggles or face screen),
hard hat and ear protection
(ear plugs or mufflers). Do
not wear jewelry and pull
long hair back.
Keep all body parts clear of
the chain while the engine is
running.
Do not allow other people
8850969
08/10

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW Models: 50969, 50970, 8901, 8902,9013 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. Please CALL 800-348-5004 for parts and service. care. Keep this manual in a CALIFORNIA BEFORE OPERATING safe place, so that the PROPOSITION 65 THIS CHAINSAW. information is available at all WARNING: You can create times.
  • Page 2 cutting area free from foreign Pinch kickback occurs or animals near the saw objects. when the woods closes in on when it is running, starting, the moving chain along the Keep your chain properly or being operated. top of the guide bar. The tensioned and sharp, along You must be mentally alert sudden stop of the chain...

  • Page 3: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Chain Brake knob completely by removing ADJUSTING CHAIN the two nuts. The chain brake is designed TENSION to stop the chain from 2) Remove the clutch cover. Before adjusting, make rotating in the event of a 3) Slide the guide bar on the sure the bar knobs are kickback.
  • Page 4 3) Turn the screw to the right 3) When refueling, turn the bar is in the middle of a cut. to increase the tension and engine off and let it fuel in a 4) Do not apply pressure to turn it to the left to release non-combustible area.
  • Page 5 quickly with your right hand a ON/OFF switch is in the ON Do not cut any material other maximum of 5 times. If the position. The amount of than wood. Do not cut metal, engine sounds as though it is flooding in the engine will plastic, masonry, non-wood trying to start before the 5...
  • Page 6 cause wear to the chainsaw. of the fall. the fall. Use wood or plastic wedges to avoid kickback Do not put pressure on the Felling Large Trees (6 in. or and chain damage. Never saw at the end of a cut in larger in diameter) use steel or iron wedges.
  • Page 7 Use caution when cutting it. Use a sawhorse to cut Always make your first cut on smaller limbs. Small limbs small logs. the compression side of the may catch in the chain and log (where the pressure of Do not cut in an area where be flung towards you or the log’s weight is logs, roots and limbs are...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Pruning Maintenance Safety in clean water. Instructions WARNING: Do not prune 4) Allow the filter to air dry limbs that are above shoulder 1) Be sure to have your completely. height. If the branches are chainsaw regularly serviced 5) Insert the air filter back higher than your shoulder, by a qualified dealer.
  • Page 9 move the filter into the additional adjustment, take 3) Using the lubrication correct position. Be careful the saw to an authorized gun, insert the nose into not to damage the filter. service dealer. the lubrication hole and fill it with grease until it 7) Fill the tank with new fuel Chain Bar Maintenance appears at the edges of the...

  • Page 10: Carburetor 1

    use a flat file to make the underside of the chainsaw. By STORAGE sides and edges square turning the screw If a chainsaw is going to be in again. counterclockwise, it will storage for longer than 30 increase the lubrication and Replace the guide bar when days, follow these turning it clockwise will...

  • Page 11: Air Filter 1

    Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Ignition switch is not ON Turn ignition switch ON Reference Digital Starting section of Engine is flooded manual Fuel tank is empty Fill tank with proper fuel mixture Engine will not start or will not stay running Spark plug is not working properly Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter (replace if...

  • Page 12: Filter

    North American Tool (NAT) Industries makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. NAT warrants to the original retail consumer a 1-year limited warranty from the date the product was purchased at retail and each product is free from defects in materials.
  • Page 13 14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW Models: 50969, 50970, 8901, 8902,9013 8850969 08/10...
  • Page 14 14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW Models: 50969, 50970, 8901, 8902,9013 8850969 08/10...
  • Page 15 Ref No. Name Quantity Ref No. Name Quantity Ref No. Name Quantity retainer ring screw big washer screw screw cooling-air mask air intake tube air filter dus t cover air intake tube gasket throttle rod screw cylinder throttle lever retainer double-ended pin spark plug LD anti-shock block...

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