Yardworks 054-5703-0 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 model no. 060-3783-4 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW Model No. 054-57 3-0 model no. 060-3783 Toll-free: 1-866-523-5218 IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Read and follow all safety rules and before using this product. operating instructions before using Instruction this product.
Page 2 Model No. 054-5703-0 | Contact us: 1-866-523-5218 SPECIFICATIONS KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY SYMBOLS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY ELECTRIC CHAINSAW Motor 12 Amp Horsepower 3 HP Wattage 1450 W (running watts) / 2400 W (starting watts) Length of bar 16"...
Page 3 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 1. FRONT HANDLE 2. TRIGGER SWITCH 3. SCABBARD 4. LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN 5. OIL RESERVOIR CAP 6. FRONT HAND GUARD 7. GUIDE BAR 8. REAR HANDLE CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN COVER 11. CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW refully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
Page 4 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 PARTS PARTS (Gear Box) 40-8 40-7 29-2 40-6 40-5 41-1 40-4 29-1 41-2 40-3 40-2 41-3 40-1 41-4 41-5 29-3 Rotor assy. Side cover assy. Gearwheel shaft assy. 48-3 51-2 48-2 51-1 55-2...
Page 5 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 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 board 33902102A Chain wheel 34102403 Right housing 34205159 Outlet oil tube...
Page 6 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION 32203403 Screw ST4.2×42-F 33302159 Kickback parts 34109403 Upper cover (gear-box) 31103403 Gear wheel shaft assy. Bearing 32102159 40-1 33901159 Oil pump cam 40-2 32901159 Retaining ring 40-3 Washer...
Page 7 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. . Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. age occurred during shipping. operated the product. PACKING LIST Scabbard WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Page 8 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 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.
Page 9 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 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.
Page 10 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY rt cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path f rom the falling tree. Cluttered areas invite accidents. hildren, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting or cutting with the chainsaw.
Page 11 ® DANGER: This chain saw was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation that are contained in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
Page 12 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 • 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. • All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections, should be performed by your nearest <$5'WORKS service dealer.
Page 13 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 also. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construc tion activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work.
Page 14 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1.866.523.5218 KICKBACK (See Figures 1 - 2.) WARNING: the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant.
Page 15 PULL PUSH Fig. 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Page 16 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 APPLICATIONS You can use this product for the purposes listed below: ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT ired. NOTE: and reﬁlled as needed. ank. eck and ﬁll the oil tank when iew oil indicator is below the MIN. line.
Page 17 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 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. he opening in the side of the rear handle, and place over cord hitch.
Page 18 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW (See Figure 8) 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.
Page 19: Preparing For Cutting
PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES (See Figure 9) See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION Fig. 9 WARNING: DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand.
Page 20 PROPER CUTTING STANCE (See Figure 10) STRAIGHT THUM B ON CHAIN LINE UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10...
Page 21 WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS (See Figure 11) Fig. 11...
Page 22: Felling Trees
odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 FELLING TREES (See Figure 12) HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. them up. in the desired direction. fall, leave the saw and save yourself! PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING (See Figure 13) operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled.
Page 23 HINGE 2" (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA NOTCH - APPROX. 1/3 DIAM ETER OF HINGE TRUNK BACK CUT BACK CUT 2" (5 cm) Fig. 13 WARNING: Never cut through to the notch when making a back cut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree. This is the section of wood between the notch and backcut.
Page 24 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 66 523 5218 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 25 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 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 26 LIMBING (See Figure 20) Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. PRUNING (See Figure 21) SECOND CUT LOAD FIRST CUT 1/3 DIAMETER CUT LIM BS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIM BS FINISHING CUT UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig.
Page 27 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 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.
Page 28 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
Page 29 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 Note: When replacing the guide bar and chain always use the speciﬁed bar and chain in the Bar and Chain combinations section later in this manual. MOUNTING CHAIN TENSIONING SURFACE...
Page 30 CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 28 Fig. 26 GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 27 Fig. 29 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 31 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 • 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 to secure. 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 32 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 32) 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 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 SHARPENING THE CUTTERS (See Figure 33-36) 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. Use a 5/32"...
Page 34 odel o. 054-57 3-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 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.
Page 35 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE (See Figure 37) Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use, and checked for wear and damage.
Page 36 Model No. 054-5703-0 | Contact us: 1-866-523-5218...
Page 37 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 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.
Page 38 Model No. 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1-866-523-5218 WARNING: THIS CHAINSAW IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. (See Figure 4.) GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Page 39 054-5703-0 | ontact us: 1 866 523 5218 Problem Possible Cause Solution Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Adjusting Chain running hot and over-tight condition Tension earlier in this manual. smoking. Chain- oil tank empty.
Page 40 How to Obtain Service: Warranty service is available by calling the Toll-Free Helpline, at 1-866-523-5218. YARDWORKS® CANADA will not accept the return of a complete unit YARDWORKS CANADA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE...
Page 43 Made in China. Imported by YardWorks Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...

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