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Chicago Electric 67255 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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14" electric chainsaw
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  • Page 1 Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    cOntents impOrtant saFetY inFOrmatiOn ... 3 chain saw saFetY warnings ... 3 VibratiOn saFetY ... 6 grOunding ... 7 dOuble insulated tOOls: tOOls with twO prOng plugs ...7 extensiOn cOrds ... 8 sYmbOlOgY ... 9 speciFicatiOns ... 10 unpacking ... 10 chain saw Features ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    saVe this manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
  • Page 4 consider work area environment. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because the slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specifically trained to do so.

  • Page 5: Guard Against Kickback

    Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. disconnect chain saw. Disconnect chain saw when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories and attachments, such as saw chain and guard. stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

  • Page 6: Vibration Safety

    Use only identical Oregon and Bar replacement components. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

  • Page 7: Grounding

    reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check- ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use.

  • Page 8: Extension Cords

    National Electrical Code. (see Outlets for 2-prong plug.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (see Outlets for 2-prong plug.) extension cords Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord.

  • Page 9: Symbology

    symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Volts Alternating Current Amperes No Load Revolutions per Minute n 0 xxxx/min. (RPM) SKU 67255 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    speciFicatiOns Electrical 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 9 A (Rated) Input Motor 5,600 RPM (No Load) Speed Type Chain/Bar/Sprocket Oil Chain Oil Capacity 6 oz (175 ml) ® 14” Oregon Bar: Model # 140SDEA041 Sprocket nose ® Cutting Oregon Chain: Attachment Model #91PJ052X...
  • Page 11 Front Handle Guard - A guard that protects your hand on the Front Handle from the Saw Chain. Chain Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the Saw Chain. Kickback - The backward or upward motion, or both of the Guide Bar, occurring when the Saw Chain near the nose of the top area of the Guide Bar contacts any object such as a log...

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructiOns read the entire impOrtant saFetY inFOrmatiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. saw chain tension tO preVent seriOus injurY FrOm accidental OperatiOn: turn the power switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before adjusting tool or...

  • Page 13: Work Piece And Work Area Set Up

    Bar. If needed, repeat the above adjusting steps to achieve the correct tension. work piece and work area set up Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

  • Page 14: Basic Felling, Limbing, And Bucking Cut Techniques

    separately) to avoid grabbing and throw back. When the Saw is cooled completely, cover the Chain Guide Bar (71) with the Guide Bar Sheath (73). To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
  • Page 15 direction of the fall. Make the lower horizontal notching cut first. This will help to avoid pinching of either the Saw Chain or the Chain Guide Bar when the second notch is being made. When making a felling back cut, make the felling back cut at least 2 inches higher than the horizontal notching cut.
  • Page 16 CUT OVERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER) TO MEET 1ST CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING) Figure 9 To Underbuck is when the log is supported on one end, and a cut 1/3 the diameter of the log is made from the underside of the log. Then, the finished cut is made by overbucking to meet the first cut.

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Servicing

    maintenance and serVicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. tO preVent seriOus injurY FrOm accidental OperatiOn: turn the power switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
  • Page 18 The flanges of the Guide Bar groove should always be parallel to each other. To check the Guide Bar: Chain Ruler Figure 13 - Normal Guide Bar Place a ruler along the surface of the Guide Bar and Saw Chain. If there is a gap, the bar is normal.
  • Page 19 Flip the Chain Guide Bar over before mounting the new saw Chain. This will ensure that the Chain Guide Bar wears evenly over time. Direction of Saw Chain Cutters Figure 16 Place the new Saw Chain around the Sprocket and over the Guide Bar.

  • Page 20: Cleaning, Maintenance, And Lubrication Schedule

    cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication schedule note: This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide. If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually, check systems immediately. The maintenance needs of each piece of equipment will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle, temperature, air quality, and other factors.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    problem possible causes Tool will not start. Cord not connected. No power at outlet. Tool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord.

  • Page 22: Parts List

    please read the FOllOwing careFullY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 23: Assembly Diagram

    assemblY diagram SKU 67255 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    part description Gear Trim Plate Bearing Motor Gear Backup Plate Front Bearing Rear Bearing Rotor Spring Lock-out Switch Trigger Switch Trigger Spring Cable Sheath Power Cord Cable Plate Left Housing Screw Motor Rear Holder Carbon Brush SKU 67255 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. parts list part description...

  • Page 25: Assembly Diagram

    assemblY diagram record product’s serial number here: note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 67255 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

  • Page 26: Limited 90 Day Warranty

    90 daY warrantY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

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