Coocheer Chainsaw Manual

Models: 50969, 50970, 8901,  
8902,9013  
14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW  
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. Please CALL 800-348-5004 for parts and service.  
care. Keep this manual in a  
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BEFORE OPERATING  
THIS CHAINSAW.  
safe place, so that the  
information is available at all  
times. If you give the  
equipment to any other  
person, give them these  
operating instructions as  
well. We accept no liability  
for damage or accidents  
which arise due to non-  
observance of these  
WARNING: You can create  
dust when you cut, sand,  
drill or grind materials  
such as wood, paint,  
metal, concrete, cement,  
or other masonry. This  
dust often contains  
chemicals known to  
cause cancer, birth  
defects, or other  
Any failures made in  
following the safety  
regulations and and  
instructions may result in  
an electric shock, fire  
and/or serious injury.  
SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
instructions and the safety  
information herein.  
Only allow users who have  
read and understand this  
manual operate this  
chainsaw.  
reproductive harm. Wear  
protective gear.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Engine Displacement:45cc  
Max. Engine Capacity:  
2000W  
Bar Length: 14in 18in. and  
20in.  
Idling Speed: 3000 RPMs  
Max. Speed with Cutting  
Equipment: 10,000 RPMs  
Anti-Vibration Function  
Chain Brake  
WARNING: This product  
or its power cord may  
contain chemicals,  
including lead, known to  
the State of California to  
cause cancer and birth  
defects or other  
reproductive harm. Wash  
hands after handling.  
Important!  
When using equipment, a  
few safety precautions must  
be observed to avoid  
injuries and damage. Please  
read the complete operating  
manual with due  
Wear protective gear, such  
as steel-toed footwear,  
snugly fitting clothing, heavy  
duty gloves, eye protection  
(goggles or face screen),  
hard hat and ear protection  
(ear plugs or mufflers). Do  
not wear jewelry and pull  
long hair back.  
Auto Chain Lubrication  
Keep all body parts clear of  
the chain while the engine is  
running.  
CAUTION:  
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY  
READ INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL COMPLETELY  
AND CAREFULLY  
Do not allow other people  
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cutting area free from foreign  
objects.  
Pinch kickback occurs  
when the woods closes in on  
the moving chain along the  
top of the guide bar. The  
sudden stop of the chain  
results in the saw to move in  
the opposite direction of the  
rotation and the saw is driven  
straight back towards the  
operator.  
or animals near the saw  
when it is running, starting,  
or being operated.  
Keep your chain properly  
tensioned and sharp, along  
with properly maintaining the  
chainsaw. Failure to do so can  
increase the chance of  
You must be mentally alert  
and in good physical  
condition when operating a  
chainsaw because the work  
is strenuous  
kickback occurring.  
Begin and continue the cut with  
the engine running at full  
speed. Use caution while re-  
entering a previous cut. Do not  
attempt a plunge cut (starting a  
cut with the tip of the blade).  
Carefully plan your sawing  
project before starting. Do  
not begin until you are sure  
the work area is clean, you  
have secure footing and if  
you are felling trees, that  
you have a planned and  
clear retreat path.  
Pull in occurs when the  
moving chain comes in  
contact with a foreign object  
in the wood along the bottom  
of the guide bar. This sudden  
stop pulls the saw forward  
and away from the operator  
and could possibly cause the  
operator to lose control of the  
saw.  
Maintaining Control of the  
Chainsaw  
Stand to the left of the saw.  
Keep your elbow locked and a  
firm grip on the saw.  
KICKBACK  
WARNING: Kickback is the  
backward, upward or  
Avoiding Kickback  
Keep the thumb on the  
sudden movement of the  
guide bar that occurs when  
the guide bar contacts an  
object or when the wood  
closes in and pinches the  
saw in the cut. The saw  
contacting a foreign object  
in the wood can also result  
in a loss of control.  
underside of the handlebar.  
Never reverse hand positions  
(left hand on handlebar and  
right hand on the rear handle).  
Be aware of situations or  
objects that can cause the  
material to pinch the top of or  
stop the chain.  
Stand slightly to the left side of  
the saw to keep your body  
from being in a straight line  
with the saw. Stand with your  
weight evenly balanced  
Do not cut more than one log  
at a time.  
Do not twist the saw when  
the bar is withdrawn from an  
undercut.  
Rotational kickback  
occurs when the moving  
chain contacts an object  
with the upper tip of the  
guide bar. This can cause  
the chain to dig into the  
object, which then stops the  
chain for a moment. The  
result is a reverse reaction,  
which kicks the guide bar up  
and back towards the  
operator.  
between both feet.  
Always begin cutting with the  
engine at full speed and with  
the saw housing resting  
against the wood.  
Do not overreach because you  
could be thrown off balance  
and lose control of the saw. Do  
not cut above shoulder height  
because it is difficult to  
Use wedges made of plastic  
or wood to hold the cut open.  
Never use metal.  
maintain proper control of the  
saw at that height.  
Stay alert. Realize kickback  
can occur and keep the  
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Chain Brake  
knob completely by removing  
the two nuts.  
ADJUSTING CHAIN  
TENSION  
The chain brake is designed  
to stop the chain from  
rotating in the event of a  
kickback.  
2) Remove the clutch cover.  
Before adjusting, make  
sure the bar knobs are  
loosened 1 ½ - 2 turns.  
Adjusting the chain tension  
with the knobs tight can  
cause damage.  
3) Slide the guide bar on the  
bar bolts until the guide bar  
rests against the clutch drum  
sprocket.  
WARNING: DO NOT RELY  
UPON THE CHAIN BRAKE  
(OR OTHER SAFETY  
FEATURES) TO PROTECT  
YOU IN THE EVENT OF A  
KICKBACK. Use your  
chainsaw properly and under  
the correct circumstances to  
avoid kickback.  
4) Hold the chain with the  
drive links as shown. The  
drive links should be facing  
inward with the cutters facing  
to the right, or direction of  
rotation.  
Checking the Chain  
Tension  
Check the chain tension by  
using a screwdriver to  
move the chain along the  
bar. If it does not rotate, it  
is too tight. If it sags below  
the bar, it is too loose.  
ASSEMBLY  
Wear protective gloves  
during assembly due to the  
handling of sharp objects.  
Adjusting the Chain  
Tension  
Attaching the Bumper  
Spike  
The chain stretches slightly  
during each use, especially  
the first few times the saw  
is used. Always check the  
chain tension each time the  
saw is used and refueled.  
The bumper spike may be  
used as a pivot when making  
a cut.  
5) Fit the drive links in the  
clutch drum sprocket.  
6) Place the chain drive links  
into the bar groove.  
1) Loosen and remove the  
bar knob completely by  
loosening the two nuts.  
1) Make sure the bar knobs  
are loosened 1-1/2 – 2  
turns.  
7) Pull the guide bar forward  
to make sure all of the drive  
links are in the bar groove.  
2) Remove the clutch cover.  
2) Using a screwdriver,  
adjust the tension of the  
chain. The adjusting pin is  
located right below the two  
bar knobs.  
3) Attach the bumper spike  
with the two screws with the  
spikes pointing downward.  
8) Reinstall the clutch cover.  
Make sure the adjusting pin is  
aligned with the hole in the  
guide bar.  
Attaching the Bar and  
Chain  
CAUTION: Make sure the  
adjustment pin aligns with the  
hole. Failure to align the pin  
and install the cover properly  
may result in damage,  
possibly permanent, to your  
saw.  
1) Make sure the saw bottom  
is resting on a flat surface.  
Be sure the chain brake is  
pulled back. Loosen and  
remove the bar  
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3) Turn the screw to the right  
to increase the tension and  
turn it to the left to release  
tension.  
3) When refueling, turn the  
engine off and let it fuel in a  
non-combustible area. Slowly  
remove the fuel cap and  
refuel the saw.  
bar is in the middle of a cut.  
4) Do not apply pressure to  
the saw at the end of a cut. It  
can cause you to lose control  
of the saw when the cut is  
complete.  
4) Using a screwdriver, move  
the chain around on the guide  
bar to make sure all of the  
links are in the bar groove. If  
the chain does not rotate, it is  
too tight and the adjuster  
needs to be loosened.  
4) Mix and pour the fuel in a  
well-ventilated outdoor area.  
Store the fuel in a cool, dry  
place. Wipe up fuel spills  
before attempting to start the  
saw.  
5) Make sure the engine is  
stopped before setting down  
the saw.  
6) Make sure your chainsaw  
is in good condition before  
operating. Do not operate a  
saw that is damaged,  
improperly adjusted, or not  
completely and securely  
assembled.  
5) Tighten the bar knob  
securely after the tension is  
adjusted.  
5) Start the engine at least  
10 feet from the fueling site  
6) Store the saw and fuel in  
an area where sparks or  
open flame will not reach it.  
FUELING AND  
LUBRICATION  
7) Do not carry the saw with  
the engine running. Carry the  
saw with the engine stopped  
and the muffler pointing away  
from you, with the guide bar  
and chain facing behind you.  
The chain should be covered  
with a bar cover to ensure  
the blade will not cause  
harm.  
OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Use regular grade unleaded  
gasoline mixed with 25:1 2-  
cycle engine oil. Do not use a  
fuel mixture that has been  
stored for more than 90 days.  
Warning: The chain must not  
move when the engine is  
running at an idle speed. If  
the chain moves, the  
carburetor must be adjusted.  
Avoid contact with the muffler  
because a hot muffler can  
cause serious burns or injury.  
The bar and chain require  
constant lubrication in order to  
function properly. Lubrication  
is provided by the oiler  
system. Lack of oil will cause  
damage to the bar and chain.  
Smoke coming from the chain  
and discoloration on the bar  
are signs the oil is low.  
8) Do not run while operating  
the chainsaw.  
Operation Safety  
Instructions  
Starting A Cold Engine  
1) Do not operate a chainsaw  
with one hand.  
Hold the saw firmly against  
the ground and make sure  
the chain is free to move  
without contacting any  
object.  
Fueling Safety Instructions  
2) Only operate the chainsaw  
in a well-ventilated, outdoor  
area.  
1) Do not smoke while fueling  
or operating the saw.  
2) Do not allow sparks or  
flame in the area where the  
fuel is poured or mixed.  
Always allow the engine to  
cool before refueling.  
3) Make sure that the  
1) Move the ON/OFF switch  
to the ON position.  
chainsaw will not come into  
contact with any object while  
starting the engine. Do not  
start the saw when the guide  
2) Pull the choke lever out to  
its full extent.  
3) Pull the starter rope  
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quickly with your right hand a  
maximum of 5 times. If the  
engine sounds as though it is  
trying to start before the 5th  
pull, do not pull any more and  
immediately go to the next  
step.  
ON/OFF switch is in the ON  
position. The amount of  
flooding in the engine will  
determine how many pulls  
are necessary for it to start.  
Do not cut any material other  
than wood. Do not cut metal,  
plastic, masonry, non-wood  
building materials, etc.  
If the chain strikes a foreign  
object, stop the saw and  
inspect the chain for  
damage. If damage is  
present, repair or replace the  
necessary parts.  
Checking the Chain Brake  
The chain brake should be  
checked several times during  
use. The engine needs to be  
running while this is done  
and it is the only time the  
saw should be set on the  
ground with the engine  
running.  
4) Push the choke lever fully  
in.  
5) Pull the starter rope quickly  
with your right hand until the  
engine starts.  
Keep the saw clear of dirt or  
sand because even a small  
amount could dull the blade  
and possibly cause kickback.  
6) Allow the engine to run for  
approximately 30 seconds  
before squeezing and  
releasing the throttle trigger,  
which will allow the engine to  
return to idle speed.  
1) Place the saw on the  
ground.  
Before starting a major  
project, practice cutting a few  
logs.  
2) Grasp the rear handle with  
your right hand and the front  
with your left.  
Important Operation  
Reminders  
Starting a Warm Engine  
1) Place the ON/OFF switch  
into the ON position.  
3) Apply the full throttle with  
your right hand.  
Allow the engine to reach full  
speed before cutting.  
2) Push the choke lever full in.  
4) Activate the chain brake  
by turning your left wrist  
against the hand guard  
without letting go of the front  
handle.  
Begin cutting with the saw  
frame resting against the log.  
3) Pull on the starter rope  
quickly with your right hand  
until the engine starts.  
Keep the engine at full speed  
the entire time you are  
cutting.  
4) After the engine starts,  
squeeze and release the  
throttle trigger, this will allow  
the engine to return to idle  
speed.  
The chain should stop  
Allow the chain to do the  
work for you. Do not apply  
excess pressure. Forcing the  
cut may cause damage to  
the engine, bar and/or chain.  
immediately. If the chain  
brake fails to activate, take  
the saw to an authorized  
dealer to have the chain  
brake replaced or repaired.  
Flooded Engine  
When the cut is complete,  
release the trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle.  
Running the saw at full  
If your engine does not start  
after 10 pulls, it may be  
flooded. It can be cleared of  
the excess fuel by following  
the warm engine starting  
process. Make sure the  
CUTTING METHOD  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Safety Instructions  
throttle without cutting can  
Check the chain tension  
before using the saw for the  
first time and after 1 minute  
of operation  
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cause wear to the chainsaw.  
of the fall.  
the fall. Use wood or plastic  
wedges to avoid kickback  
and chain damage. Never  
use steel or iron wedges.  
Do not put pressure on the  
saw at the end of a cut in  
order to maintain control of  
the saw.  
Felling Large Trees (6 in. or  
larger in diameter)  
A notch is cut into the side of  
the tree in the desired falling  
direction. After a felling cut is  
made, the tree will tend to fall  
into the notch.  
Be alert to signs that the tree  
is about to fall, such as  
cracking sounds, widening of  
the felling cut, or movement  
in the branches.  
Stop the engine before setting  
down the saw.  
Tree Felling  
Note: If the tree has large  
buttress roots, remove them  
before making the notch into  
the tree. If you use a  
chainsaw to remove the  
roots, keep the chain from  
contacting the ground to  
prevent the chain from  
dulling.  
WARNING: Do not cut near  
buildings or electrical wires if  
the direction of the fall is  
uncertain. Check for broken or  
dead branches, which could  
fall while cutting. Do not cut at  
night or during bad weather. If  
the tree falls onto a utility line,  
notify the utility company  
immediately.  
As the tree begins to fall,  
stop and put down the saw  
and quickly get away on your  
planned retreat path.  
Do not cut down a partially  
fallen tree. Be cautious when  
working around partially  
fallen trees because they  
may be poorly supported. If a  
tree does not fall completely,  
put the saw aside and pull  
down the tree with a cable  
winch, block and tackle or a  
tractor.  
1) Make the notch by cutting  
the top of the notch first. Cut  
through 1/3 of the diameter  
of the tree. Complete the  
notch by cutting the bottom  
of the notch. Remove the  
notch of wood from the tree  
once the notch is cut.  
Plan your sawing operation in  
advance. Clear the work area  
in order to have a secure  
footing. Evaluate the natural  
conditions that could affect the  
direction of the fall such as  
wind, lean of the tree, weight  
and branches on one side,  
surrounding trees, decay and  
rot.  
Cutting A Fallen Tree  
(Bucking)  
2) After removing the wood,  
make the felling cut on the  
opposite side of the notch.  
Make a cut about two inches  
higher than the center of the  
notch. This will leave a hinge  
between the felling cut and  
the notch. The hinge will help  
prevent the tree from falling  
in the wrong direction. It also  
helps hold the tree on the  
stump and control the fall.  
WARNING: DO NOT stand  
on the log that is being cut. If  
the log rolls, it can cause loss  
of footing and control. Do not  
stand downhill of the log  
being cut.  
Make sure the tree has  
enough room to fall. Keep a  
distance of at least 2 ½ tree  
lengths from the nearest  
person or object because  
engine noises or the tree  
falling can drown out warning  
calls.  
Only cut one log at a time.  
Cut shattered wood carefully.  
Sharp pieces of wood could  
possibly be thrown back  
towards the operator.  
Remove all foreign objects  
from the tree where the cuts  
are going to be made. Plan a  
clear retreat path that is  
Before the felling cut is  
Never allow another person  
to hold a small log for cutting,  
or use your leg or foot to hold  
complete, use wedges, if  
necessary, to open the cut  
and control the direction of  
diagonally back from the line  
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Use caution when cutting  
smaller limbs. Small limbs  
may catch in the chain and  
be flung towards you or  
throw you off balance.  
it. Use a sawhorse to cut  
small logs.  
Always make your first cut on  
the compression side of the  
log (where the pressure of  
the log’s weight is  
Do not cut in an area where  
logs, roots and limbs are  
tangled. Drag the logs into a  
clear area before cutting.  
concentrated).  
Watch out for branches that  
are under pressure or bent.  
When the wood is cut, the  
tension may cause the wood  
to be flung.  
Bucking Without A Support  
Types of Cutting for  
Bucking  
Using an overcut, cut through  
1/3 the diameter of the log.  
WARNING: If a saw becomes  
pinched in a log, do not try to  
force it out. It is possible to  
lose control of the saw which  
can result in injury and/or  
damage to yourself or the  
saw. Stop the saw and drive a  
plastic or wood wedge into the  
cut until the saw can be  
removed. Restart the saw and  
re-enter the cut. Using a metal  
wedge can cause kickback  
and chain damage. Do not  
attempt to restart your saw  
when it is pinched in a log.  
Roll the log over and finish  
with a second overcut.  
Keep your work area clear.  
Clear away branches from  
the work area in order to  
avoid tripping over them.  
Watch out for logs with a  
compression side to prevent  
the saw from being pinched.  
Limbing  
Bucking Using A Log or  
Support Stand  
Limbing should only be done  
when a tree is already cut  
down.  
Make your first cut on the  
compression side of the log  
and extend it 1/3 into the  
diameter of the log.  
Leave any large limbs under  
the tree for support as you  
work.  
Finish with a second cut.  
Start at the base of the tree  
and work towards the top.  
Small limbs can be removed  
in one cut.  
Limbing and Pruning  
Overcutting is when the  
bottom of the saw is against  
the top of the log. Use a light,  
downward pressure when  
overcutting.  
WARNING: Be on alert for  
kickback. Keep the moving  
chain away from any other  
branches or objects when  
limbing or pruning. Never  
climb into a tree to limb or  
prune. Do not stand on  
ladders, platforms, other logs  
or in a position with unsteady  
footing.  
Keep the tree between you  
and the chain. Cut opposite  
from the branch being cut.  
Undercutting is when the log  
is cut from the underside with  
the top of the saw against the  
log. Use a light upward  
pressure. Hold the saw firmly  
and maintain control of the  
saw because it will tend to  
push backwards.  
Remove any larger,  
supportive branches with the  
technique described in  
Bucking Without A Support.  
Important Safety  
Reminders  
Always use an overcut to cut  
small and free hanging limbs.  
Do not use an undercut  
because it may cause limbs  
to fall and pinch the saw.  
Work slowly with both hands  
gripping the saw. Maintain  
balance and a secure  
footing.  
DO NOT turn the saw upside  
down to undercut. Control of  
the saw cannot be maintained  
in this position.  
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Pruning  
Maintenance Safety  
Instructions  
in clean water.  
WARNING: Do not prune  
limbs that are above shoulder  
height. If the branches are  
higher than your shoulder,  
have a professional perform  
the job.  
4) Allow the filter to air dry  
completely.  
1) Be sure to have your  
chainsaw regularly serviced  
by a qualified dealer.  
5) Insert the air filter back  
into the chainsaw. Replace  
the cover on the chainsaw.  
Make sure the cover is fitted  
securely and properly before  
tightening the screw.  
2) Never modify the  
chainsaw in any way.  
Make your first cut 1/3 of the  
way through the limb.  
3) Keep the handles clean  
and dry, and free from oil or  
fuel.  
Make the second cut all the  
way through the limb. The cut  
a third overcut through the  
branch, leaving a 1 – 2 inch  
collar from the trunk of the  
tree.  
Fuel Filter Cleaning  
4) Make sure the fuel and oil  
caps, fasteners and screws  
are tightened and secure  
after performing  
NEVER use the saw without  
a fuel filter. After 100 hours of  
use, the filter should be  
cleaned or replaced, if  
damaged.  
maintenance.  
MAINTENANCE  
5) Always wear protective  
gloves when performing  
maintenance.  
Make sure the fuel tank is  
empty before changing the  
filter.  
Maintenance Schedule  
Check before each use:  
Fuel mixture level  
Bar lubrication  
6) Do not perform  
maintenance while the  
engine is hot.  
1) Remove the fuel tank cap.  
2) Bend a piece of soft wire.  
Chain tension  
3) Reach into the tank  
Air Filter Cleaning  
Chain sharpness  
opening and hook the fuel  
line. Carefully pull the line  
towards the opening until you  
can reach it with your fingers.  
DO NOT pull the hose  
For damaged parts  
DO NOT clean the air filter in  
gasoline or other flammable  
solutions. Doing so can  
create a fire hazard or  
harmful emissions.  
For loose caps, fasteners and  
parts  
Inspect and Clean  
Bar: Before each use  
Saw: After each use  
completely out of the tank.  
DO NOT operate the saw  
without an air filter. Dust and  
dirt will be drawn directly into  
the engine and damage it.  
Keep the air filter clean.  
4) Lift the filter out of the  
tank.  
Air filter: Every 5 hours of  
use  
5) Pull off the filter. If it is  
damaged, discard and  
replace with a new one.  
Chain brake: Every 5 hours  
of use  
1) Remove the top cover by  
unscrewing the fastening  
screw.  
Spark arresting screen and  
muffler: Every 25 hours of  
use  
6) Insert a new filter. Place  
the filter into the opening and  
push it into the tank. Make  
sure it is situated in the lower  
corner of the tank. If need  
be, use a long screwdriver to  
2) Lift out the air filter.  
Replace spark plug: Yearly  
Replace fuel filter: Yearly  
3) Clean the air filter in warm,  
soapy water and rinse  
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move the filter into the  
correct position. Be careful  
not to damage the filter.  
additional adjustment, take  
the saw to an authorized  
service dealer.  
3) Using the lubrication  
gun, insert the nose into  
the lubrication hole and fill  
it with grease until it  
appears at the edges of the  
tip.  
7) Fill the tank with new fuel  
mixture.  
Chain Bar Maintenance  
The chain bar needs to be  
regularly lubricated and  
maintained in order for it to  
work.  
Spark Plug  
4) Rotate the saw by hand.  
Add additional lubrication  
until the entire tip has been  
greased.  
The spark plug must be  
cleaned or replaced after  
every 20 hours of service.  
Tools for lubrication  
1) Make sure the ON/OFF  
switch is turned off.  
A lube gun is recommended,  
but not required, for applying  
grease to the guide bar  
sprocket tip. The gun is  
equipped with a needle nose  
Many guide bar problems  
can be avoided by properly  
maintaining the bar and  
chain saw. Insufficient  
2) Remove the top cover by  
unscrewing the fastener.  
lubrication or using a saw  
3) Remove the air filter.  
tip, which allows the grease to with a chain that is too tight  
be efficiently applied.  
will cause the bar to wear  
rapidly.  
4) Disconnect the ignition  
cable from the spark plug by  
pulling and twisting  
Lubricating the sprocket tip  
Maintaining the chain bar  
The sprocket tip on your new  
saw has been pre-lubricated  
in the factory. It needs to be  
lubricated properly otherwise  
it will perform poorly, and  
possibly seize. Lubrication is  
recommended once a week or remove burs and square  
after 10 hours of use. Clean  
the bar tip before lubrication.  
simultaneously.  
The bar should be  
5) Remove the spark plug  
by using a spark plug  
wrench.  
reversed after 8 hours of  
work to keep uniform wear.  
Check the bar frequently  
for wear, and if need be,  
6) Clean the spark plug with  
a copper wire brush. The  
electrode gap should be  
0.6mm.  
up the rails by using the flat  
file.  
The chain does not have to be 1) Be sure the ON/OFF  
7) Reconnect the ignition  
cable.  
removed to lubricate the bar  
tip. Lubrication is possible  
while working, however the  
engine must be turned off.  
switch is Off.  
2) Loosen the bar knob  
and remove the cover.  
8) Replace the air filter.  
9) Replace the top cover,  
make sure the cover is  
securely fitted, and then  
screw down the fastener.  
3) Remove the chain and  
bar from the saw.  
Warning: Wear work gloves  
when handling the chain and  
bar.  
4) Clean the oil holes and  
bar groove.  
Carburetor  
1) Make sure the engine is off,  
with the ON/OFF switch in the 5) If the bar is burred,  
The carburetor has already  
been properly adjusted at  
the factory. If it requires  
Off position.  
remove the burs with a flat  
file.  
2) Clean the guide bar tip.  
6) If the rail top is uneven,  
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use a flat file to make the  
sides and edges square  
again.  
underside of the chainsaw. By  
turning the screw  
counterclockwise, it will  
increase the lubrication and  
turning it clockwise will  
decrease the lubrication.  
STORAGE  
If a chainsaw is going to be in  
storage for longer than 30  
days, follow these  
Replace the guide bar when  
the groove is worn, the bar  
is bent or cracked, or when  
excessive heating or burring  
occurs. If the bar needs  
replacing, only use the  
guide bar specified in the  
parts list or on the chain  
saw.  
instructions.  
Storing a chainsaw  
To check the lubrication, hold  
the chain saw over a piece of  
paper and run it at full speed  
for a few seconds. The  
amount of oil on the paper will  
determine if the lubrication  
needs to be increased or not.  
1) Remove the fuel tank  
slowly in order to release any  
pressure in the tank. Carefully  
drain the fuel from the tank.  
2) To remove all of the fuel  
from the carburetor, start the  
engine and let it run until the  
saw stops.  
Oil passages  
Chain Maintenance  
Sharpening  
The oil passages should be  
cleaned to allow proper  
lubrication of the bar and  
chain.  
3) Allow the engine to cool  
completely.  
Chain sharpening requires  
special tools to ensure that  
the cutters are sharpened to  
the proper angle and depth.  
We recommend you allow a  
professional chain sharpener  
to sharpen your chain.  
4) Remove the spark plug.  
The condition of the  
5) Pour 1 teaspoon of 2-cycle  
oil into the combustion  
chamber. Slowly pull the  
starter rope a few times in  
order to coat the internal  
parts. Replace spark plug.  
passages can be checked.  
If they are clear, the chain  
will automatically send off a  
spray of oil within seconds  
of starting the saw because  
it is equipped with an  
Breaking in a new chain  
Note: Store the unit away  
from water, sources of flame  
and sparks and in a cool, dry  
location.  
automatic oiler system.  
A new chain and bar will need  
adjusting after as few as 5  
cuts. This is normal during the  
break-in period and the  
interval between future  
adjustments will begin to  
lengthen.  
Automatic chain  
lubrication  
The chain is equipped with  
an automatic oil system with  
a toothed wheel drive. It will  
automatically supply the bar  
and chain with the right  
amount of oil. When the  
engine is accelerated, the  
oil will flow through the bar  
more quickly.  
Preparation to use saw  
again  
1) Remove the spark plug.  
Chain lubrication  
2) Pull the starter rope briefly  
to clear excess oil from the  
combustion chamber.  
Make sure the oil tank is filled  
with the appropriate oil to  
lubricate the chain. Running  
the saw with low or no oil will  
cause damage to the chain  
and the saw, causing  
3) Clean the spark plug and  
check the electrode gap.  
4) Replace the spark plug.  
The lubrication system has  
been set at the factory. The  
screw for adjusting the  
5) Fill the fuel tank with the  
proper fuel mixture.  
overheating and excessive  
wear.  
lubrication is located on the  
6) Check oil levels.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Corrective Action  
Ignition switch is not ON  
Engine is flooded  
Turn ignition switch ON  
Reference Digital Starting section of  
manual  
Fuel tank is empty  
Fill tank with proper fuel mixture  
Install new spark plug  
Engine will not start or  
will not stay running  
Spark plug is not working properly  
Check for dirty fuel filter (replace if  
need be). Check for faulty fuel line  
(repair or replace if need be).  
Fuel is not reaching the carburetor  
Carburetor requires adjustment  
Crankshaft seal is worn  
Contact an authorized service dealer  
Contact an authorized service dealer  
Engine will not idle  
properly  
Air Filter is dirty  
Clean or replace air filter  
Engine will not accelerate,  
lacks power or dies under  
a load  
Spark plug is faulty  
Clean or replace plug or correct gap  
Chain brake is engaged  
Disengage chain brake  
Carburetor needs adjustment  
Contact an authorized service dealer  
Engine smokes  
excessively  
Empty fuel tank and refill with proper  
fuel mixture  
Too much oil mixed with gasoline  
Idle speed requires adjustment  
Clutch requires repair  
Contact an authorized service dealer  
Contact an authorized service repair  
Chain moves while idling  
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North American Tool (NAT) Industries makes every effort to ensure that this product meets  
high quality and durability standards. NAT warrants to the original retail consumer a 1-year  
limited warranty from the date the product was purchased at retail and each product is free  
from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to  
misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations, or a lack of maintenance.  
NAT shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,  
special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To receive service  
under warranty, the original manufacturer part must be returned for examination by an  
authorized service center. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found,  
NAT will either repair or replace the product at its discretion.  
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.  
Please CALL 800-348-5004 for parts and service.  
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14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW  
Models: 50969, 50970, 8901,  
8902,9013  
8850969  
08/10  
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14/18/20 INCH CHAINSAW  
Models: 50969, 50970, 8901,  
8902,9013  
8850969  
08/10  
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Ref No.  
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Name  
retainer ring  
screw  
Quantity  
Ref No.  
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59  
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86  
87  
88  
89  
Name  
screw  
screw  
air filter  
throttle rod  
Quantity  
Ref No.  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
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122  
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161  
162  
163  
164  
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
Name  
big washer  
cooling-air mask  
dust cover  
Quantity  
1
6
1
1
1
1
6
13  
15  
2
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10  
1
4
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
5
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
air intake tube  
air intake tube gasket  
cylinder  
spark plug LD  
screw  
spring washer 5  
washer 5  
silencer bolt  
silencer gasket  
silencer  
screw  
silencer cap  
nut M5  
screw  
throttle lever retainer  
anti-shock block  
oil seal  
oil pump cover plate  
screw  
worm  
needle bearing  
sprocket  
double-ended pin  
anti-vibaration cushion c  
fuel cap  
packing washer  
fuel cap retainer  
button  
button spring  
button shaft  
base  
screw  
trigger controller  
handle cover  
trigger  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
clutch shell  
clutch washer  
clutch extension spring  
retainer  
cylinder gasket  
piston ring  
piston  
piston pin circlip  
piston pin  
shoe bolck  
screw  
oil nozzle  
oil pump  
sponge ring  
oil tube  
trigger torsion rod spring  
pin  
balancer cover  
filter  
balancer rubber  
balancer body  
fuel tube  
fuel tube base  
fuel filter components  
tightener  
tightening screw  
tightening gear  
brake spring cover  
screw  
needle bearing ring  
needle bearing  
crankshaft components  
semicircular key  
flameout wire  
igniter  
oil filter body  
oil filter sereen  
protecting shield  
protecting shield cover  
chain guide  
oil cap retainer  
packing washer  
oil cap  
screw  
nut  
spring washer 8  
flywheel  
screw  
spring washer 4  
washer 4  
oil seal protector  
oil seal  
screw  
spiked bumper  
sponge block  
aeration nozzle circlip  
aeration nozzle  
suction tube circlip  
suction tube  
suction nozzle  
air filter lock nut  
lock nut washer  
air filter cover  
shock rubber cushion  
upper cover plate  
screw  
chain catcher  
screw  
conical spring base  
conical spreader spring  
idle adjusting guide  
screw  
shock rubber washer  
shield ring  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
washer  
brake torsion rod spring  
front guard tube  
tightener cover  
dust shield  
ring 35  
brake belt  
chain guide  
nut  
right cover  
bearing 6202 grade D  
anti-vibaration cushion d  
left crankshaftcase  
flameout switch  
ground strip  
flameout switch retainer  
crankshaftcase gasket  
pin  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
shock rubber cushion  
cam piate  
shield ring  
front guard pin  
shield ring  
dust plate  
front handle assembly  
kick spring base  
kick spring  
front guard  
right crankshaftcase  
backing board  
air intake tube support  
positioning pin  
secondarybrake spring  
brake spring  
brake control rod  
pin  
starter cover  
start rope  
L H sheathing  
coil spring  
starting handle  
coil spring shell  
starter wheel  
52 air intake tube support gaske  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
air intake flange  
carburetor  
accelerator rod  
air intake  
secondarypull-rod  
main pull-rod  
air intake cushion  
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