Homelite EL14 - Manual (Page 3)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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.
Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator. Either of these
reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could
result in serious injury to user.
Kickback Safety Devices On
This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and
reduced kickback guide bar. Both items
reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback
can still occur with this saw.
Properly install front hand guard. This item
can reduce injuries from kickback. Follow
assembly instructions on page 6. Do not
remove front hand guard. Do not replace
front hand guard with substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw
is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above
shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This
keeps your body from being in direct
line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch
anything when chain is moving (see
Figure 1).
Direction
90
°
Quadrant
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example: Do
Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object
While Chain is Moving
Do Not Let
Guide Bar
Touch Here
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW
1. Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to
another
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or
attachments, such as saw chain and
guard
2. Inspect chain saw before and after each
use. Check saw closely if guard or other
part has been damaged. Check for any
damage that may affect operator safety
or operation of saw. Check for alignment
or binding of moving parts. Check for
broken or damaged parts. Do not use
chain saw if damage affects safety or
operation. Have damage repaired by
authorized service center.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and
lubricated for better and safer
performance.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual
to sharpen chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of
oil and grease.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Inspect power cord often. If damaged,
have repaired by authorized service
center.
• Never carry chain saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and
replace if damaged.
4. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
5. When not in use, always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this
chain saw.
• Never try cutting through two logs at
same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try
plunge cut (boring into wood using
guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other
forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering
a previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar
supplied with this chain saw. Only
replace these parts with chains and
guide bars listed in this manual.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep
chain sharp with proper tension.
• Do not hand sharpen chain on
automatic chain sharpening (Fast
Sharp) models.
Saw Maintenance and Kickback
Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this
manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain
and guide bar maintenance can reduce
chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the
service life of your saw.
Note: Even with
proper sharpening, risk of kickback can
increase with each sharpening.