® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER’S MANUAL ® MODELS LNT-2: 076728K, 099178H, 100089-06, 100089-08, & 107709-01 EL-7: 075762J, 098031J, 099039J, 100089-04, 100089-05, 100089-07, & 107714-02 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. 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 4 12 23 15 24 11 17 20 22 22 20B 20B 8 20 25 22 Shoulder Screw Installation E-Ring Installation Installing Shoulder Screw or E-Ring Depending On Model 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 20B 23 7 20 24 19 8 20B 19 20 Shoulder Screw Installation 12 E-Ring Installation Installing Shoulder Screw or E-Ring Depending On Model 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 20B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PART NO.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW PARTS DEALERS Ray’s Portable Heater Service 3191 Myers Road Camino, CA 95709-9550 530-644-7716 Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 203-248-7553 1-800-397-7553 Eckley’s Small Engine 31617 Spruce Drive Eustis, FL 32726-9592 352-357-6764 Parts Company of America 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062-5362 708-498-5900 1-800-323-0620 www.grainger.com Portable Heater Parts 342 North County Road 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 www.
OWNER’S MANUAL B & W Repair Service 213 N. Main Street Dale, IN 47523 812-937-2576 E-Z Rent It Inc. 1428 U.S. 31-W By-Pass Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-782-9462 Industrial Motor & Electrical Supply, Inc. 64466 State Road 19 Goshen, IN 46526 219-862-4044 Roman’s Repair Shop 601 College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-746-0857 Tyrie Mower Repair 110 South 16th Street Lafayette, IN 47905 765-742-7886 Kabelin True Value Hardware 512 Andrew Avenue Laporte, IN 46350 219-362-7917 Lear Lawn & Garden 2204 N.
® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Martin Equipment Company 4209-B US 70 E. Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-778-5996 United Rentals of North America 5745 Angola Road Toledo, OH 43615 419-865-5539 Raymond, M. Nolt 290 S. Shirk Road New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-0198 Corpus Christi Power Tool & Rpr. 3701 Agnes Corpus Christi, TX 78405 361-883-1117 Hickory Home & Garden 336 HWY 321 NW Hickory, NC 28601 704-327-3719 OKLAHOMA (OK) Kay Electric Company 1101 W. Broadway P.O.
OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WARNING: Use only replacement parts and accessories described in this manual. Use of other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator. Purchase these accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply these accessories or parts, either contact your nearest Parts Dealer or DESA International for referral information. Parts dealers are listed in this manual.
REPAIR SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE NON-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.