OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FCHS M18™ FUEL™ CHAINSAW WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accieyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or risk of injury. cessive temperature. above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety Battery operated units do not have to be plugged footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not even when unit is not operating. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently the motor or catch the chain or underbrush.
SPECIFICATIONS Cat. No. .................................................M18 FCHS Volts............................................................18V DC Battery Type .................................................M18™ Charger Type................................................M18™ RPM.................................................................6600 Chain Speed ........................... 12.4m/s (2440 ft/min) Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature...................-17°C to 51°C Bar Length .....
7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain around the guide bar in the direction indicated on the saw . ASSEMBLY WARNING Recharge only with the chargermanual supplied with your charger and battery. Before removing or inserting a battery, push the hand guard/chain brake forward to ensure the brake is locked. Removing/Inserting the Battery To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool. remove battery pack before WARNING Always changing or removing accessories.
Chain Oil OPERATION remove battery pack before WARNING Always changing or removing accessories. oil reservoir with chain oil NOTICE Fill before starting the chainsaw and when tank is less than 1/4 full. Failure to oil the chain will cause damage to the bar and chain. Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources. If bar and chain jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Kickback With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made.
Proper Cutting Stance Work Area Precautions Always use the proper cutting Cut only wood or materials made from wood, no WARNING stance described in this section. sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood Never kneel when using the chainsaw, except building materials. when felling a tree. Kneeling could result in loss Never allow children to operate the saw.
Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be Hinge 50mm or 1/10 dia. Back Cut 50mm Direction of fall R et re at P at h Notch Approx.
Never cut through to the notch WARNING when making a backcut. The hinge Bucking Logs Under Stress When the log is supported along its entire length, it controls the fall of the tree, this is the section of should be cut from the top or overbucking. wood between the notch and backcut. Log Supported at Both Ends Bucking Load Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. 1st Cut 1/3 Dia.
Pruning Types of Cutting Used Overbucking (crosscutting) the limbs to be pruned are above WARNING Ifchest height, hire a professional to Overbucking perform the pruning. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Load Second Cut First Cut 1/3 Diameter Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. Finishing Cut Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
Sharpening the Saw Chain TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Improper chain sharpening inWARNING creases the potential of kickback. Solution Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Check chain Correct chain tension for over tension. tight condition. Chain oil reser- Fill oil reservoir. voir is empty. Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. Chain tension too tight. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury.
Top Plate Filing Angle CORRECT Top Plate Filing Angle 30° Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Depth gauge jointers are available in 0.5mm to 0.9mm. Use a 0.63mm depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original Restore shape by rounding the front.
ACCESSORIES only recommended accessoWARNING Use ries. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.milwaukeetools.com.au/ www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact a distributor.
WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold in Australia and New Zealand. SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE®prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty®. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer.
