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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
English b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
6) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Chainsaw safety warnings: • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
English the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw. • Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations. • Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. Chain Saw Names and Terms • Bucking - The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. • Motor Brake - A device used to stop the saw chain when the trigger is released.
English • • • • • • • • • • • • motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or branch. Limbing - Removing the branches from a fallen tree Low-Kickback Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2012 (when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.) Normal Cutting Position - Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and felling cuts.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs. The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined. received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
English Shipping by airplane (by air) or ship (by sea) • Contact your carrier for up to date instructions. Have your contents (including the battery) with you when contacting them. The specifications written on them will be needed to prepare them for shipment, pack them in a compliant box, and properly label the box. Specific Safety instructions for Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) • Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargers. • Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, battery pack and product using the battery pack. WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock may result. CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only DeWALT rechargeable battery packs.
English • Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing. • Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. • Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way.
automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long, then short while in the hot/cold delay mode. Leaving the battery pack in the charger The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the charge indicator showing Pack Charged. Weak Battery Packs: Weak batteries will continue to function but should not be expected to perform as much work. Faulty Battery Packs: This charger will not charge a faulty battery pack.
English Operation Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3–4) 2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the charger for optimal results. Note: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use. WARNING: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Components (Fig. 2) A. Variable speed trigger switch B. Lock-off lever C. Chain brake / front hand guard D. Guide bar E. Saw chain F.
Assembly Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (Fig. 6–8) CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it is not running. WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious Fig. 6 personal injury. The saw chain (E) and guide bar (D) are packed separately in the carton.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. 9–10) Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. 11) Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it is not running. Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it is not running. Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool before performing the following operations.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. 12) Auto Oiling System Transporting Saw (Fig. 13) This chain saw is equipped with an auto oiling system that keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated. The oil level indicator (I) shows the level of the oil in the chain saw. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove the battery from the chain saw and refill with the correct type of oil. Always empty oil tank when finished cutting.
English on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose control of saw causing severe injury. • Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire time you are cutting. • Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw at end of cut. fig. 15 • Remove the battery from the tool. • To engage the chain brake, push the L chain brake / front hand guard (C) C forward until it clicks into place.
• • • cut is complete and use wedges to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall. When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing (figure 17). Limbing Removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing, leave larger lower Fig. 18 limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut.
English • When on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log. When “cutting through”, to maintain complete control reduce the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from cut to cut. Always start a cut with CUT FROM TOP Fig. 20 the chain running at full (OVERBUCK) speed.
CAUTION: NOTE: Use a flat file to file Fig. 24 the tops of the rakers (portion of chain link in front of the cutter) so they are about .025 inch (.635 mm) below the tips of the cutters as shown in figure 24. 5. Figure 25- Keep all Fig. 25 cutter lengths equal. 6. If damage is present on the chrome surface of the top plates or side plates, file back until such damage is removed. After filing, the cutter will be sharp, use extra caution during this process.
English Three Year Limited Warranty • For your safety: Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act. Register online at www.dewalt.com/register. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-4339258) for a free replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING English Problem Solution Unit will not start. • Check battery installation. • Check battery charging requirements. • Check that lock off is fully pushed down prior to moving main trigger. Unit shuts down in use. • Charge battery. • Unit is being forced. Restart and apply less pressure. Battery won’t charge. • Insert battery into charger until red charging light illuminates. Charge up to 8 hours if battery is totally drained. • Plug charger into a working outlet.
