Electric Chainsaw Sharpener Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton Electric Chainsaw Sharpener is designed to sharpen most types of chainsaw chains. Technical Specifications Property Electrical Rating Motor No Load Speed Saw Chain Pitch Arbor Size Vise Capacity Max. Accessory Diameter Max. Wheel Thickness Mounting Hardware Specification 120VAC / 60Hz / 85W 4,200 RPM 1/4″ and 3/8″ 7/8″ 0.05″ to 0.067″ 4-1/4″ 1/8″ 2x1/4″ Bolts and Nuts (sold separately) Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions.
Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
unit is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating. Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
1. Position the sharpener on the mounting surface so that the mounting stop butts up against the vertical edge of the surface. 2. Using the base as a template, mark locations of mounting holes. 3. Drill pilot holes appropriate for the proper hardware (sold separately) at the marked locations. 4. Align mounting holes with pilot holes, and then secure the base with the hardware.
Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. FOR GRINDING DISC Do not exceed rated speed. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment including eyewear, ear protection, and facemasks. Do not use if wheel is damaged. Do not overtighten mounting nut. Always ensure the appropriate guards are installed. Store out of reach of children. 1. Unplug the sharpener. 2.
d. Plug in the sharpener and turn it on. e. Allow the sharpener to come up to full speed. f. Squeeze the vise handle and pull down on the handle until the grinding wheel makes contact with and sharpens the cutting edge. g. Turn the chain roller until the next cutter is in position. Turn the sharpener on and sharpen the cutter. h. Continue until all of the cutters have been sharpened. i. Turn off the sharpener and unplug it. 6. Sharpening the left-hand cutters (leave the chain in the vise): a.
3. Place the grinding wheel on the arbor, then thread the outer flange onto the spindle. Wrench tighten only enough so that the wheel is securely held on the spindle. 4. Replace the grinding wheel cover. After Each Use Wipe external surfaces of the tool with a clean cloth. Periodically, wear ANSIZ87.1 compliant eye protection and NIOSH compliant breathing protection and blow dust and grit out of the motor vents using dry compressed air.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Cord not connected. Check that cord is plugged in. No power at outlet. Check power at outlet. If outlet is not powered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
Parts Diagram Page 14 of 18
Parts List Reference 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 Part Description Screw Grinding Wheel Cover Outer Flange Grinding Wheel Inner Flange Screw Screw Motor Cover Nut Depth Adjustment Lock Nut Depth Adjustment Knob Power Switch Main Handle Vise Handle Back Motor Cover Anti-Vibration Ring Motor Power Cord Circuit Panel Motor Housing Screw Safety Guard Torsion Spring Pin Circlip Base Quantity 3 1 1 1 1 11 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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