n tio N ot fo rR ep ro du c 82V CORDLESS CHAIN SAW 1696773 (SXDCS82) Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE hELPLinE: 1-800-317-7833 www.snapper.com Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
CONTENTS Contents............................................................................................................................... 2 Product specifications........................................................................................................... 2 Important safety instructions................................................................................................ 3 Symbols..................................................................................................
Important safety instructions WA R NIN G Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate Power tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
important safety instructions POWER TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the Power tool. Use the correct chainsaw for your application. The correct chainsaw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the chainsaw if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any chainsaw that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
important safety instructions CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operation. 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. • Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
important safety instructions WA R NIN G When using an cordless chainsaw, basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. WA R NIN G (PROPOSITION 65) n This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductive harm. Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
important safety instructions WA R NIN G CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK tio n Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
important safety instructions PUSH ro du c PULL tio n Push and pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
SymbolS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety n EXPLANATION Voltage. Current. Frequency(cycles per second) Power Time. Rotational speed, at no load Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
SymbolS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING 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.
know your CHAIN SAW KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. • PACKING LIST FIGURE ro du c PART NAME tio n Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
ASSEMBLY WA R NIN G Do not insert the battery until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT ro du c tio n Use a bar and chain lubricant with this product. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. • Remove oil cap. • Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. • Wipe off excess oil and replace cap.
ASSEMBLY BATTERY I M P O R T AN T n The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the chain saw for the first time, place the battery pack in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions, and follow the instructions in the section entitled Charging Procedure. With regular use, the battery will require shorter charging times. When storing the chain saw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery.
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY: 1. rR ep ro du c tio n 2. Press the battery release button on the chain saw. This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly. Grasp the chain saw firmly and pull the battery out of the handle. WA R NIN G N ot fo Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire: Replace the battery or the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is • damaged.
OPERATIon STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW ro du c tio n A. To start the chain saw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. • Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover. • Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. • Fit the battery into the chain saw. • Press the power button on the left of the rear handle.
OPERATIon OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use. • Engage the chain brake by rotating your left wrist towards the guard, allowing the back of your hand to engage the brake while the chain is rotating. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.
OPERATIon PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. • Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the motor is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb should be wrapped under the handlebar.
OPERATIon PROPER CUTTING STANCE • • • • Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground. Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” position to withstand any kickback force. Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Keep your thumb on underside of front handle.
OPERATIon REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS Vertical Cut tio ro du c Planned Line of fall n A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the large buttress roots.
OPERATIon n tio ro du c Path of safe retreat HINGE 2 in. (51mm ) OR 1/10 DI A ep Planned Line of fall Back cut rR Back cut 2 in. (51mm) Hinge fo • ot • Felling Backcut. As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall.
OPERATIon Bucking ro du c tio n Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. • Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Cut only one log at a time. • Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking. • Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting as this can cause kickback. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.
OPERATIon Bucking logs under stress When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside. Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut. When the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3 of the diameter from the top overback. Then make the finished cut by under bucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut.
OPERATIon Limbing n Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting. • Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help. • Keep the work area clean and safe.
OPERATIon Cutting springpoles WA R NIN G ro du c SPRINGPOLE tio n A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for springpoles — they are dangerous.
Battery & Charger MAINTENANCE CHARGING PROCEDURE NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before first use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time. Low voltage charging: n If the battery has been stored with little to no charge for a long period of time, the charger will go into recovery mode, which will take 20 hrs to fully charge the battery.
BATTERY & CHARGER MAINTENANCE CHARGER MOUNTING This charger can be installed hanging on a wall using two #8 screws (not included). 2. Locate the placement for the charger to be wall mounted. 3. If fastening to wood studs use 2 wood screws (not included). 4. Drill two holes 4.5 in. apart ensuring that they are vertically aligned. 5. If fastening to drywall use wall anchors (not included) and screws to secure the charger to the wall. n 1.
MAINTENANCE General maintenance Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc., firmly to maintain control.
MAINTENANCE • • • Remove the battery from the chain saw. Remove the supplied wrench from the rear handle. Remove the two chain cover lock nuts from the chain cover by rotating them counterclockwise with the wrench. Chain cover Lock nuts Remove the chain cover from the mounting surface. The bar and chain can now be removed by lifting it away from the main body of the saw and releasing the chain from the sprocket. Remove the old chain from the bar.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Make certain of direction of the chain. • Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. • Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. • fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar. Ensure that the chain is over the sprocket. • rR • Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain adjustment screw 1/2 turn clockwise.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION WA R NIN G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. n tio Rotate the chain adjustment screw clockwise to increase the chain tension and rotate counterclockwise to decrease the chain tension. Once the chain is at the desired tension, tighten the chain cover lock nuts.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE tio n Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side.
MAINTENANCE Sharpening the cutters • n • • • • tio • • Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension. Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round file and holder. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar. Keep the file level with a top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock. Using light but firm pressure.
MAINTENANCE TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE • CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. • • LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. tio n Top Place Filling Angle Correct ro du c Side Plate Filling Angle Incorrect Hook rR ep Backward Slope Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance 1/32” (0.
MAINTENANCE SIDE PLATE ANGLE • • n • • Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1/32 in. (0.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Use a 1/32 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file.
MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE OF CHAIN&BAR ASSEMBLY (CHAIN TENSION) wrench nut 3. Now totally remove the chain cover lock nuts and remove the chain cover. tio 2. Then loosen the adjustment screw 2 or 3 turns. ro du c 1. To remove the chain cover, loosen the two chain cover lock nuts by turning them counterclockwise with the supplied wrench. n wrench 6. To replace the bar and chain, loop the chain over the drive pulley and place the bar against the center alignment groove.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this chainsaw battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material. n WA R NIN G ro du c tio All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE Bar and chain running Check chain tension for hot and smoking. overtightened condition. SOLUTION Loosen the chain if it is too tight. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension earlier in this manual. Chain oil tank empty. Check oil tank. Refer to Chain Tension Guide earlier in this manual. Check guide bar and chain assembly. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual. n motor runs, but chain Chain tension too tight. is not rotating. Dull chain.
LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www.
LIMITED WARRANTY ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Snapper Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel. tio n Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this product is described in the Operator’s Manual.
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parts list Description --------770247 --------770248 --------------------770249 --------770250 --------770251 770252 770253 770254 770255 ------------1760266 1760263 SHAFT BEARING KIT, OIL VALVE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY, OIL VALVE SCREW KIT, FRONT HAND GUARD ASSEMBLY SPRING, TORSION SCREW BUSHING HANDGUARD,FRONT BUSHING KIT, BUMPER SPIKE ASSEMBLY BRACKET, BUMPER SPIKED SCREW KIT, CHAIN BLOCK DEVICE ASSEMBLY BRACKET, CHAIN BLOCK DEVICE SCREW KIT, OUTLET TUBE KIT, BAR COVER, NA & EU KIT, BAR, NA & EU KIT, SAW CHAI
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