Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Operator’s Manual DCS-2500T Chainsaw
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Safety
- For safe use of your product
- International Symbols
- Location in which the safety decal is attached
- Handling the Product
- Chainsaw Safety Warnings
- Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
- Kickback Safety Precautions
- General Precautions
- Precautions for Use
- Users of the product
- Environment of Use and Operation
- Vibration and Cold
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Transport of the product
- Starting the unit
- Once the unit has started, check for abnormal vibrations and sounds.
- Disconnect the battery:
- Do not touch high temperature or high voltage components while the product is running.
- Turn off the unit when checking or maintaining the product.
- Turn off the unit immediately if anything goes wrong.
- A ten meter radius is a danger zone.
- One-handed use is intended for trained tree service professionals only.
- Using the product.
- Make sure that the saw chain is stopped before putting the unit on the ground
- Protective Gear
- Description
- Contents
- Assembly
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Product Registration
- Warranty
- Notes
DCS-2500T SAFETY
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• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment
for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective
clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact
with the saw chain.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing
on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When
the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off
and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw
always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing
accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily
handles are slippery causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Using improper replacement components or removing safety
devices may result in serious or fatal injury.
Unit includes safety devices that reduce the likelihood of
kickback:
◆ Chain brake - brake actuated by kickback energy, not
manual activation.