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- Page 1 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW 054-5703-0 Owner's Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-866-523-5218 WARNING WARNING Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...........................2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES......................3-7 SYMBOLS..........................8-9 DIAGRAM AND LOCATION OF PARTS................10-11 KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW....................12-13 ASSEMBLY..........................14 OPERATION ........................15-26 MAINTENANCE........................27-36 TROUBLESHOOTING........................37 WARRANTY..........................38 EXPLODED VIEW........................39-40 PARTS LIST...........................41-42 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRIC CHAINSAW Motor......................120 V AC, 60 Hz, 12 A Horsepower............................. 3 Wattage......................1450 W (running watts) 2400 W (starting watts) Bar length........................16"... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read all of the WARNING: instructions, safety information, etc. contained in this manual thoroughly and understand them completely. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •... - Page 4 Chain should slow to a stop when the trigger switch is released. If the chain continues to turn after the trigger switch has been released, have the unit serviced by your nearest YARDWORKS® service dealer. • Check for damaged parts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts and mountings, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool.
- Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back, so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. • Do not force the chainsaw. The job can be performed better if the saw is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
- Page 6 GENERAL SAFETY RULES KICKBACK (See Figures 1 - 2.) WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
- Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where contact is made with the wood. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
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Page 8: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) - Page 9 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, situation that, DANGER: if it is not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, situation that, if WARNING: it is not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Page 10: Diagram And Location Of Parts
ELECTRICAL WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS CHAINSAW IS WIRED AT THE FACTORYFOR 120 V OPERATION. CONNECT TO A 120 V, 15 A CIRCUIT, AND USE A 15 A TIME-DELAYED FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE WHEN THE POWER CORD IS WORN, CUT, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY. - Page 11 ELECTRICAL WARNING: THIS CHAINSAW IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current your product will draw.
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Page 12: Know Your Chainsaw
KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW TRIGGER SWITCH SCABBARD LOW-KICKBACK FRONT SAW CHAIN HANDLE OIL RESERVOIR FRONT HAND GUARD GUIDE REAR HANDLE CHAIN COVER CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Fig. 5... - Page 13 KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this Owner's Manual, as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB This feature allows user to adjust the tension of the chain.
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Page 14: Assembly
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. - Page 16 OPERATION CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY (See Figure 7) This chainsaw is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using. • Form a loop with the end of the extension cord. • Insert loop portion of extension cord through the opening in the side of the rear handle, and place over cord hitch.
- Page 17 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW (See Figure 8) WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Starting the chain saw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 18: Preparing For Cutting
OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES (See Figure 9) See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. - Page 19 OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE (See Figure 10) • Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground. • Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” position to withstand any kickback force. • Keep your body to the left of the chain line. •...
- Page 20 OPERATION WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS (See Figure 11) • Cut only wood or materials made from wood; no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wooden building materials. • Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chainsaw who has not read this Owner's Manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chainsaw.
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Page 21: Felling Trees
OPERATION FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (See Figure 12) When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. • Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean, or large trees with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. - Page 22 OPERATION • Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. •...
- Page 23 OPERATION REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS (See Figure 14) A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut.
- Page 24 OPERATION BUCKING WITH A WEDGE (See Figure 16) If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS (See Figure 17) Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log, and finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side.
- Page 25 OPERATION LIMBING (See Figure 20) Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chainsaw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. •...
- Page 26 OPERATION CUTTING SPRINGPOLES A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling that is bent under tension by other wood, so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump.
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Page 27: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical YARDWORKS replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. - Page 28 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN (See Figure 23-28) DANGER: Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock knob. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible serious injury.
- Page 29 MAINTENANCE • Disconnect chainsaw from power supply. • Rotate the chain cover lock knob counter-clockwise, and remove knob. • Remove the chain cover. • Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. • Remove the old chain from the bar. •...
- Page 30 MAINTENANCE • Release the tip of the guide bar, and turn the chain tensioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise. • Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock knob. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, and when the chain is snug, but can be turned by hand without binding.
- Page 31 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance involving the chain. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION (See Figure 29-30) • Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before setting the chain tension. •...
- Page 32 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Make sure the chainsaw is disconnected from the power supply before you work on the saw. CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 31) Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly.The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side.
- Page 33 MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS (See Figure 32-35) Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, because fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform. CAUTION: Make sure the chainsaw is disconnected from the power supply before you work on the saw.
- Page 34 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe motor damage. WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the potential for kickback. WARNING: Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury. TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE •...
- Page 35 MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE • Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of .025" (.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. • Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. •...
- Page 36 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRODUCT • Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inacces- sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. • Always place the scabbard on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chainsaw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Adjusting Chain running hot and over-tight condition Chain- Tension earlier in this manual. smoking. oil tank empty. Check oil tank. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Retension chain, Refer to Adjusting chain is not Chain Tension earlier in this manual. -
Page 38: Warranty
WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase within Canada, YARDWORKS ® CANADA will, at its option, repair or replace for the original purchaser, free or charge, any part or parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship. -
Page 39: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 40 EXPLODED VIEW 39-8 39-7 29-2 39-6 39-5 39-4 29-1 39-3 39-2 39-1 29-3 Side cover assy. Gearwheel shaft assy. 47-3 47-2 40-1 47-1 40-2 40-3 40-4 40-5 Rotor assy. Oil tank assy. 50-2 54-2 50-1 54-1 Oil tank cap assy. Self-lock button assy.
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Page 41: Parts List
PARTS LIST ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3220505 Screw ST4×16-F 3290305 Flat washer Ø4 34105403 Tension knob Screw ST4×10-F 32204390 33302102A Washer 34111159 Tension knob borad 33902102A Chain wheel 34102403 Right housing 34205159 Outlet oil tube 33209159 Outlet oil tube spring 34201403 Inlet oil tube 34906159... - Page 42 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION 32202403 Screw ST4.2×42-F 34109403 Upper cover (gear-box) 31103403 Gear wheel shaft assy. Bearing 32102159 39-1 33901159 Oil pump cam 39-2 32901159 Retain ring 39-3 Washer 33303403 39-4 33202403 Gear wheel 39-5 39-6 32902152A Half-rounded key 39-7 33201403...