® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER’S MANUAL ® MODELS LNT-2: 076728K, 099178H, 100089-06, & 100089-08 EL-7: 075762J, 098031J, & 099039J, 100089-04, 100089-05, & 100089-07 Pole Saw: 104316-04 (8"), 106890-01(10") Pole Saw Assembly: 104317 (8"), 106821 (10") 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.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS Make certain you read and understand 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. BEFORE OPERATING SAW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating chain saw. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired. Use chain saw for cutting wood only.
OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS 1. 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.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS Low-Kickback Chain Chain that reduces chance of kickback as required by ANS B175.1. Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Normal Cutting Position Stance used while making bucking and felling cuts. Felling Process of cutting down a tree. Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directs Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree. fall of tree. Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth at front of saw body beside guide bar.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING Front Hand Guard 1. 2. Guide Bar Nose Saw Chain Remove all items from carton. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought chain saw.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW ASSEMBLY 8. Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 3). Note: Some models are pre assembled. Assembly 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before adjusting saw chain tension. 4. After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note: A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Readjust chain tension. WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OPERATING CHAIN SAW Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords. WARNING: Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating this saw. Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings, pages 2 and 3. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, or body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING CHAIN SAW Direction of Fall Retreat Path Continued Direction of Fall FELLING A TREE 2 Inches (Cutting Down a Tree) 45° • • • • 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. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from area when felling a tree.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued LIMBING A TREE WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING: When cutting limb that is under tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death. Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued Log Supported On Both Ends 1. 2. 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. 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 TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning) WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death.
® 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 CARE OF GUIDE BAR Normal Guide Bar Maintenance Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 17). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping.
OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued SHARPENING SAW CHAIN WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. 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. 4. Use file guide for 30° filing. 1. Adjust chain for proper tension (see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, page 7). 2. Clamp guide bar in vise to hold saw steady. Note: Do not clamp chain. 3.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Front Corner CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .025" Continued Filing Cutter Depth Gauges The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. After 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Saw runs, but does not cut Chain assembled backwards on guide bar See Assembly, page 6 Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LNT-2 19 13 5 6 18 21 1 2 26 16 21 9 14 10 7 3 12 4 24 23 15 11 17 22 22 20 8 25 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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. LNT-2 PART NO.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN EL-7 26 14 22 13 5 25 9 3 6 18 21 2 17 1 21 4 16 10 15 27 11 23 7 20 24 19 8 12 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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. EL-7 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PART NO.
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REPAIR SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE Note: Only use original replacement parts. If saw requires warranty service, return it to This will protect your warranty coverage for nearest authorized service center. You must show proof of purchase. If faulty materials parts replaced under warranty. or workmanship caused damage, we will Each authorized service center is indepen- repair or replace saw without charge. dently owned and operated. For additional service center or warranty information, call 1-800-323-5190.
