Use and Care Manual

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Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig.A, D, G)

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 the battery is removed from the
tool is unplugged before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personalinjury.
1. To remove the saw chain
5
, place the saw on a flat,
firmsurface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
6
as described in Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chainsection.
3. Rotate the chain tension screw
8
using the flat
screwdriver end of thewrench
17
. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
4
to recede
and reduces the tension on the chain so that it may
beremoved.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig.A, E, F)
NOTE: Saw chain tension should be adjusted regularly before eachuse.
1. With the saw still on a firm surface check the saw
chain
5
tension. The tension is correct when the saw
chain snaps back after being pulled 1/4" (6 mm) away
from the guide bar
4
with light force from the middle
finger and thumb as shown in Fig.E. There should be no
“sag” between the guide bar and the saw chain on the
underside as shown in Fig.F.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar lock nuts
7
.
3. Rotate the chain tension screw
8
located on the
sprocket cover using the flat screwdriver end of
thewrench
17
.
4. Check saw chain tension, adjust ifneeded.
5. Do not over‑tension the saw chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the guide bar
and sawchain.
6. Once saw chain tension is correct, tighten bar lock
nuts
7
untiltight using 6ft. lbs. (8 Nm) oftorque .
7. A new chain stretches slightly during the first few hours of
use. It is important to check the tension frequently (after
removing the battery packunplugging tool) during the
first 2hours ofuse.
7. Once in place, hold the bar still, replace sprocket cover
6
.
Make sure bolt holes on the cover line up with the
bolts
19
, on the mainhousing.
8. Install the bar lock nuts
7
and rotate clockwise with
the wrench 
17
provided until snug , then loosen
the nut(s) one full turn, so that the saw chain can be
properlytensioned.
9. Using the flat screwdriver end of thewrench
17
rotate
the chain tensioning screw
8
clockwise to increase
tension. Make sure the saw chain
5
is snug around the
guide bar
4
as shown in Fig.E and Fig.F then tighten the
bar lock nut(s)
7
untilsnug.
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting
ChainTension.
Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
(Fig.A, D–F)

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 the battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personalinjury.
If the saw chain
5
and guide bar
4
are packed separately in
the carton, the chain has to be attached to the bar, and both
must be attached to the body of thetool.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firmsurface.
2. Rotate the bar lock nuts
7
counterclockwise with the
wrench 
17
provided.
3. Remove sprocket cover
6
, and bar lock nuts
7
.
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain
5
and
wrap it around the guide bar
4
, ensuring the teeth are
facing the correctdirection.
5. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around the
entire guidebar.
6. Place the saw chain around the sprocket 
20
. While
lining up the slot on the guide bar with chain tensioning
pin
18
, and the bolt
19
, on the base of the tool as
shown in Fig.D.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Wall Mounting
Some DeWALT chargers are designed to be wall mountable
or to sit upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting,
locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and
away from a corner or other obstructions which may impede
air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the
location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the
charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately)
at least 1” (25.4mm) long, with a screw head diameter of
0.28–0.35” (7–9mm), screwed into wood to an optimal
depth leaving approximately 7/32” (5.5 mm) of the screw
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in theslots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
4. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse effect on the batterypack.
Charger Cleaning Instructions

WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using
a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or
any cleaningsolutions.