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- Page 1 CHAIN SAW oWNeR’S MANUAl Model: UT13130 IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or operating this chain saw. Improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Before Operating Saw
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW SAFeTY WARNINGS Make certain you read and un- derstand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 and 3. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood. -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
SAFeTY WARNINGS KICKBACK WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. -
Page 4: Electric Chain Saw
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW CHAIN SAW NAMeS ANd TeRMS Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Process of cutting down a tree. Felling Final cut when felling a tree. Felling Cut Make this cut on opposite side of tree from notching cut. Front handle Located at front of saw body. Shield between front Front hand Guard handle and guide bar. Protects left hand while using saw. Metal bar that extends from saw Guide Bar body. The guide bar supports and guides chain. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRodUCT IdeNTIFICATIoN Rear Handle Rear Hand Guard Power Cord Front Handle Spike Motor Housing Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw 120693 oWNeR’S MANUAl Front Hand Guard Guide Bar Nose Chain Guide Bar Sprocket Cover Scabbard Oil Level Sight Hole (located on saw body, hidden by front handle) Oil Cap With Squeeze Bulb... - Page 6 eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW ASSeMBlY Note: Some models are pre assembled. As- sembly is not needed on these models. See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, page 7. WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain. IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly. The plastic hardware bag should include: • two guide bar bolts • two guide bar nuts • one Phillips-head tapping screw • automatic chain sharpener (Fast Sharp models only) 1. Lay chain out flat.
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Page 7: Saw Chain
SAW CHAIN TeNSIoN AdJUSTMeNT WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before adjust- ing saw chain tension. WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain. WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. -
Page 8: Operating Chain Saw
Cord length AWG Cord Size 25 feet 16 AWG 50 feet 16 AWG 100 feet 16 AWG 150 feet 14 AWG Model: UT13130 For more information, visit www.desatech.com Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords. The extension cord may come undone from the power cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the two cords as shown in Figure 7 below. -
Page 9: Felling A Tree
oPeRATING CHAIN Continued FEllING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree) WARNING: • Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. • Do not fell a tree without ample skill or expert help. •... -
Page 10: Limbing A Tree
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW oPeRATING CHAIN Continued lIMBING A TREE WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe in- jury or death. See Kickback, page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING: When cutting limb that is under tension, use extreme caution. -
Page 11: Trimming A Tree (Pruning)
oPeRATING CHAIN Continued log Supported On Both Ends 1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure 15). 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 pinching guide bar and chain. 1st Cut nd Cut Figure 15 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends 120693 oWNeR’S MANUAl TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning) -
Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW CleANING ANd MAINTeNANCe NOTICE: Below are instructions for servicing your chain saw. Any servicing not mentioned below should be done by an authorized service center. ClEANING SAW BODY WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servic- ing. -
Page 13: Sharpening Saw Chain
CleANING ANd MAINTeNANCe Continued ShARPENING SAW ChAIN 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. -
Page 14: Replacing Saw Chain
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW CleANING ANd MAINTeNANCe Continued Filing Cutter Depth Gauges The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. A fter every second or third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges. 1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly across top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge tool (see Figure 21). 2. Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with depth gauge tool. 3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round off front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure 22). After several hand filings, have authorized service center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain. This will insure even filing. Flat File Depth Gauge Depth Gauge Tool... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TRoUBleSHooTING Note: For additional help, visit our technical service web site at www. desatech.com. OBSERVED FAUlT Saw runs, but does not cut Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Cutting produces only sawdust with few large chips Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze trigger Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move Chain does not get oil Chain comes off guide bar Saw smokes Saw leaks oil 120693 oWNeR’S MANUAl WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. -
Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
CHAIN SAW IllUSTRATed PARTS BReAKdoWN UT13130 For more information, visit www.desatech.com Installation E-Ring 120693... -
Page 17: Parts List
PARTS lIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your chainsaw. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part number and description of the desired part. UT13130 120693 oWNeR’S MANUAl PART DESCRIPTION 1SB Guide Bar, 1" 1SC Saw Chain 101-01 Armature Assembly 0 Sprocket Roller Bearing 1019-01 Hex-Head Bolt 101-01 Cap & Bulb Assembly 0999-01 Cord 099-1 Side Cover, Black 010... -
Page 18: Parts Centrals
eleCTRIC CHAIN SAW Ray’s Portable Heater Service 3191 Myers Road Camino, CA 95709-9550 530-644-7716 Tool & Equipment 5 Manila Drive Hamden, CT 06514-0322 203-248-7553 1-800-397-7553 Grainger Parts Operations 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062-5362 708-498-5900 1-800-323-0620 www.grainger.com Portable Heater Parts 342 North County Road 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 www.portableheaterparts.com sales@portableheaterparts.com techservice@portableheaterparts.com 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414 270-846-1199 1-800-654-8534 franktalk@aol.com Lyons &... -
Page 19: Technical Service
Dealer or A uthorized Service Center for this product. If they can not supply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts Central listed on page 18. Each Authorized Dealer, Authorized Service Center, and Parts Central is independently owned and operated. See pages 16 and 17 for an Illustrated Parts List. If you need additional referral information, contact our Technical Service Department (see Technical Service). In Canada call 1-800-561-3372 for parts information. UT13130 Part Number Description 14SB Guide bar, 14" 14SC Chain, 14" 107713-01 Drive sprocket General Part Number Description 079963-04 Plastic scabbard, 14"... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFoRMATIoN hOMElITE BRAND ElECTRIC ChAIN SAW Standard Warranty DESA Power Tools warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings and instructions. limited Warranty DESA Power Tools warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings and instructions. The following terms apply to all of the above warranties: • Always specify model number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented. • This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer. • This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Power Tools Authorized Service Center. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Power Tools who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. • Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner. • Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alterations. • Excluded from this warranty are products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage. • This is DESA Power Tools’ exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to one (1) year on new products and 90 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase. DESA Power Tools makes no other warranties regarding this product.