EnGLIsh
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should
be avoided.
Rotational direction of the saw chain.
Always use two hands when operating the chainsaw.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery from
the tool.
Date Code Position
The date code, which also includes the year of manufacture, is
printed into the housing.
Example:
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Variable speed trigger switch
1
Lock-off lever
2
Chain brake / front hand guard
3
Guide bar
4
Saw chain
5
Sprocket cover
6
Battery Pack
7
Bar adjust locking knob
8
Chain tensioning knob
9
Oil level indicator
10
Guide bar scabbard
11
Rear handle
12
Front handle
13
Battery housing
14
Battery release button
15
Oil cap (not shown)
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Intended Use
Your chainsaw has been designed for professional
cutting applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This chainsaw is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
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unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
(Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the tool until the battery pack is firmly seated
and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle (Fig. D).
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button
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. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
ASSEMBLY
Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
(Fig. A, F–H, K)
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 personal injury.
The saw chain
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and guide bar
carton. The chain has to be attached to the bar, and both must
be attached to the body of the tool.
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Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool
and firmly pull the battery pack
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4
are packed separately in the