OPERATOR'S MANUAL

CORDLESS 18 VOLT CHAIN SAW

This product is covered by U.S. patents and other international patents

Copyright All Rights Reserved.

CCS30008

Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

Thank you for your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

Save these instruc~ons and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

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WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Don't use chain saw in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate chain saw in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

DRESS PROPERLY - Don1 wear loose clothing or jewelry.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

USE SAFETY GLASSES -Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

DANGER: If chain jams on any eleclfical cord or line, DO NOT

TOUCH THE BAR AND CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME

ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest manner possible. Disconnecl the damaged electrical cord or line from the power source. If possible, do so

If in doub~ caM an electrician or the electrical contractor for

Failure to heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and possible death.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the chain saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its opera­ tion. A guard or other part that is dam;lged should be prop­ erty repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times,

LIGHTING - Only operate saw in daylight or good artificial light.

Make sure power source is removed when clearing jammed material from blades.

DISCONNECT CHAIN SAW from the po,,,,,r supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.

Always wear ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing.

Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw nOise can damage hearing.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should stay at a safe distance from the work area.

, CAUTION: Never use guard as a handle, Never grasp the unit by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don't carry the chain saw with linger On switch. Be sure switch is off when installing battery pack.

DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.

DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the saw.

CAUTION: Chain coasts after turned off.

DON'T FORCE CHAIN SAW -It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate chain saw when you are tired or under the influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.

STORE IDLE CHAIN SAW INDOORS - When not in use, the chain saw should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked

-up place, out of reach of children.

MAINTAIN SAW WITH CARE - Keep cutters sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oit and grease.

WARNING: Some dust created by this product cornains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defecls or ather reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

-compounds in fertilizers

-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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UNPACKING

ASSEMBLY

This product requires no assembly.

Carefully remove the product and any aCt.l<>ssoties from the box

Make sure that ali items liS/ed in !he packIng list are included.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred duling shipping.

Do not discard the material until you have carefully inspected and satis«,ctc,rily operated the prOduct.

, WARNING: If any parts are this product until the parts are or missing do not operata

Failure to heed this warning could result in serious persona! injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing. please call

1-800-313-5111 for assIstance.

PACKING LIST

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

- Charger and Battery Pack

Blade Cover

- One bottle of oil

-Instruction Manual

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TO TURN THE TOOL ON

Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.

. WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:

Read instruction manual before using, save instruction manual.

Keep hands away fncm chain.

Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach

A good, firm gnp on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control. Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with your right hand whe!~.er you are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar.

OPERATING

Make sure you follow the instructions In maintenance for putting oil in the chain ssw.

. CAv'TION: Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar

._.. and chain. The type of the chain oil is #32 lubricant. One bOttle of

3.5 fl. oz. (10OmI) #32lubricanl 0,1 is included In the package,

One minute of use will consume approx. 0.15 fl. oz. (5mI) of oil.

NOTE: II Is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use.

To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank _ r each use. When staring the unit for a long period of lime (3 months or sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on be chain and bar sprocket.

WARNING: Do Not use the chain saw with any type of accessory or attachment SUCh usage might be hazardous.

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CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

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not operate charn saw in a tree, on a ladder, or on a scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.

The following precautions should be followed to minimIze kickback:

CAUTION: Chain coasts after turned off.

Do not use under

wet

conditions.

Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush, saplings or limbs under tenSion, because slender and tense material may catch the saw and be whipped toward you, pull you off balance or spring back.

Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of tool to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suffiCient to inflict serious injury.

BefOre you start the unit. make sure the chain saw is not contacting any object

! WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of t~e guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain saw in the cut. Contact at the upper portion Of the tip of the guide bar can caUSe the chain to dig inlo the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightening fast. reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. lithe chain saw is pinched alonglhe top of the guide bar. Ihe gUide bar can be driven rapidly baCk toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control whiCh can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

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3.

Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw firmly with bOth hands when the unit is running. Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encirCling me chain saw handles. A f<rm grip togelherwlth a s!Jffleftarm will help you maintain control of the s""if kJckback occurs.

Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw.

Always cut with the unrt running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.

Push and PulI- This reaction force is always opposite 10 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.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

OPERATING

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

FELLING A TREE Proper Cutting Stance

Weight Should be balanced with both feel on solid ground.

Keep lell arm with elbow loelced in a "straight arm" position to withstand any kickback force.

Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.

Basic Cutting Procedure

When buc~;ng and felling operations are being perfonmed by two or more persons,

at

the same lime, \he felling operaton should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner thal would endanger any person, striKe any utility line or cause any property damage. ~ the tree does mak~ contact with any utility line. the utility company should be notifted immediately.

Small trees up to 6-7inches in diameter are usually cut In a single cut Large trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall.

WARNING: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself.

Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked); clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. A clear path of mately 135 safe retreat is approxi­ planned line offall. The retreat path should of fall. diagonally to the rear of the expected line

WARNING: PeriodiCally glance at the top of the tree during the back-cut to assure the tree is going to fall in lIle desired direction.

Practice culling a few small logs using the following technique to

Ihe "feel" of using the saw before you begin a major sawing r

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Take the proper stance in front of !he wood with the saw oft the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full speed entering the cut

Hold the saw finnly with both hands. on the tronl handle and your right hand your body is to the left of the chain line. keep your left hand rear hand~e so that

Keep the unit running the entine time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed.

Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure.

If you force the cut, damage to the bar, Chain, or unit can result.

Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.

When felling a Iree, keep everyone a safe diSlance from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be at least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area.

If the tree makes contact with any utility Ii ne, the utility company should be notified immediately.

Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces.

WARNING: Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and M you during felling.

WARNI NG: Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.

Before felling is started. consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the locanon of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall.

The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

Remove dirl tree where felling loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the are to be made.

NOTCHED UNDERCUT -Cut a notch about 113 diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of the fall. Make the cuts of the notch so tney intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out

to

leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, a~vays make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.

WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until the hazard has

WARNING: Do not cut down trees hallirg an extreme lean or large trees that have rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy eqUipment, then cut them up.

FELLI NG BACK-CUT

The back-cut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 inches (5cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch.

Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch end back",ut (approximately 2 inches (5cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called "hinge" or "hinge wood." It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoal-back Of the tree off the stump.

On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before a is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on !he stump.

Then inser! soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do not touch tl'le chain. The wedges can be driven in, little by little, to help jack the tree over.

OPERATING

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

As the tree starts to fall, step Ihe chain saw and put it down immediately. Relreat along the cleared path. but watch the action

In case something tails your way. Be alert fer ovemead limbs or branches that may fail and watch your fo03ng.

WA.RNING: Never cut through to the notch When making a back-cut The hinge contmls the fall of the tree, this is a section of wood between the notch and back.;::ut.

LlMBING

Umbing is removing branches from a falien tree.

Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a finn grip.

Always make sure your fOoting is saQJre 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.

Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to aVOid binding the chain saw.

Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree oppOSite the branch you are cutiing.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders. platfonns, a log. or in any position which can cause you

to

lose your balance or control of the saw.

BUCKING

Bucking is the tenn used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.

Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distrtbuted 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 objecls can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, !his can cause kickback

When log. on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the complete control of the chain saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxlng your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After compleling the cut, wait for the saw chain to sop before you move !he chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS

When the log is supported along its entire length. rt should be cut from the top or over-bucking.

""'hen the log is supported on one end. cut 113 diameter from the underside or under-bucking. Then make the finishing cut by over-bucking to meet the first cut

As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the fJrst cut deeper than

113 of the diameter of the log.

Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching.

When bud<ing on a slope. always stand on the uphill side of the log. 'A'hen "cutting through." to maintain complete control of the chain saw, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the

Chain comact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw, Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

OVERBUCKI NG - 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

UNDER-BUCKING - Begin on the under side of me lag "i!h the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under­ bucking. the saw "ill tend to push bad< at you. Be prepared for t'1is reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain contmL

PRUNING

Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.

Work slowly, keeping both hends on the chein saw wilh a firm grip.

Always make sum your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly

on

both feet

When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight This prevents stripping the bark from the main member.

Under-buck the branch 113 through for yourftrst cut

Your second cut should over-buck to drop the branch off.

Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

SPRINGPOLES

A sprtngpole is any log. branch, rooted stump, or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so !hat 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. They could result in severe or fatal injury.

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OPERATING

CHAIN TENSION AND MAINTENANCE

CHAIN TENSION

Stoo me engine before setting the chain tension. Ma"'e sure the guide bar screw is loosened to finger tigh~ tum 1t\e chain tensloner ctockwise to toosion the chain. A cold chain wi~ be oorrectly

ten­

sioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the cI1ain is snug, bul it can be turned by hand wHhoul binding.

Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the fiats on the dhvs links hang out ofthe bar groove. lilt file away from the stael on aacl1 return stroke.

Put a lew fil:'" strokes on every tooth, File alilef! hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposlte direction, OccaSionally remove filing from the file with a wire brush,

During nonmal saw operation, the temperature of the cI1aln will

Increase, The dlive links 01 a correctly tensioned warm chain wiil hang approximately .050 in. (1.25mm) out of the bar groove, Be aware that chain tensioned while wanm, may be too tight upon cooling, Check the "cold tension" before next use,

NOTE: A new chain tends to stretCh, check chain tension frequently and tension as required,

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Disconnectfrom the power supply and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any woli<: on the saw,

For smooth and fast culling, chain needs lJ:) be maintained properly, The chain requires sharpening when the wOOd chips are small and powdery, the chain must be famed through the wOOd during cutting, or the chain cuts to one Side, Duling maintenance of your chain rernembe.~

- Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the fisk of severe kickback

Raker (depth gauge) clearance,

Too low increases the potential for kickback,

Not low enough decreases cutting ability,

- If cutter meth have hit hard objec!s such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain

NOTE: the drive sprocket for wear or damage when chain, If signs of wear or damage are present in have the drive sprocket replaced by an

HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS

8e careful 10 file all cutters to the spacified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.

Wear gloves for protection, Prope~y tension the chain pno, to sharpening, Refer to "Chain Tension Section" earlier in this manual. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.

Use a 5132 in, diameter round file and holder.

Keep the fila level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock, Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front comer of the tooth,

Using light but lirm pressure, stroke towards the front comer of the tooth.

WARNING: Improper ellain sharpening increases the potential of kickback,

WARNING: Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious inlury.

WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the cham,

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

Co!!'ec! 30 degrees - File holders are mali<:ed with guide marks to align file propany to produce top plate angle, less than 30 degrees - for cross cutting,

More than 30 degrees -feath­ ered edge dulls quickly,

SIDE PLATE ANGLE

Cocec! - 80 degrees produced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder.

Hook - "Grabs' and dulls quickly,

Increases poter.tial 01 kickback.

Results from using a file with a diameter too small, or file held to low,

Backward Slope - Needs too much feed pressure, causes excesslve wearto bar and chain. Results from using a file with a diameter too large, ortile held too high

DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE

The depth gauge Should be maintained at a clearance of .025 in,

(0,6 mm), Use a for checking the clearances gauge tool gauge

Every time the cI1ain is flied, cI1eck the depth gauge clearance

Use a fiat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges unffonmly. Depth gauge jOinters are available in ,020 in, to .035 In,

(0,5 mm to 0,9 mm), Use a

025 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore ortginal shape by rounding !he front. 8e careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file,

Depth gauges must be adjustad wfth the fiat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed wfth the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges,

CHARGING THE BATIERY PACK

Charge the battery paCk only with the charger provided.

Allow at least 5-6 hours of charge time before lnttial use of the chain saw,

Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,

120 vo~s, 60Hz, AC only

The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between

23 and 1D4 degrees F

The battery should be charged in a cool. dry piace.

2 to 3 iniiial charging/discharging cycles may be required to achieve maximu'll run time/capacity,

Do no! atlempt to open the charger or the unit There are no customer serviceable parts inside, Return to any authOfized

Earthwlse'I'M service center.

CO NOT incinerate battery paCks ellen Ifttley are severely damaged or completely wom out They can explode in a fire causing injury,

Use the battery charger Indoors only,

Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to prevent damage to the charger dUJing

a

power surge,

When fully charged, the battery can be safeiy stored in temperatures down to -40 degrees F for a pertod of up to two weeks, before requiring Charging, Fully charge battery pack every 30 days,

If over a period of ~me the battery pack qUickly runs down after a full

5-6 hour charging period, a replacement battery pack is needed,

To prevent penmanent damage to the battery. never store in a discharged condition,

WINTER STORAGE - Fully recharge for the 5-6 hours before storage and then again every 30 days,

Since the battery will not develop

e

memory, it does not have to be fully discharged before recharging,

A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or tamperature conditions, This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin, a, Wash quickly with soap and water. b, Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice of vinegar, c If the battery liquid clean water for a

In your eyes, ftush them with of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention,

rOCHARGE

Plug the charger Into a standard household electrical outlet

PlaCiil battery pack in Charger, Vilhan properly connected, the red charger Indicator light (LED) will glow.

NOTE: The charger Indicator light will glow red continuously while charging, then when fully Charged will glow green,

INSTALL BATTERY PACK battery pack in your chain saw (see picture). Ensure the latches on each side of the battery paCk snap in place and battery peck is securely C011nected to chain saw,

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

Press both latchas on side of battery pack to releasa battery from chain saw (sea picture),

RECHARGI~'G

Recharge the battery as soon as the cutting power of your cordless chain saw is no longer effective,

Avoid running the battery into full discharge (draining the batterl completely).

Follow the procedure outlinad.

ReCharging tha battery pack according 10 these instructions should ensure maximum battery life.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Remove tha battery pacl< from the Chain saw, Cover the tenminals With heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any components. This product contains nickel-cadmium batieries which must be recycled or disposed of properly, Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposaf ofthesa batteries in ordinary trash,

The RBRC seal on the nickel-cadmlum battery pack indicates that the costs to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful life has already been paid by The Greall States CorporationiAmerican Lawn Mower Company, It is illegal to plaes spent ni-cad batteries in the local municipal solid waste or in the trash, RBRC in cooperation with The Great States CorpOlaiioniAmertcan

Lawn Mower Company has provided an environmentally fliendly and easy way to recycle spent ni-cad batteries, Just contact an authortzed Eart!1wise'" service center, your local recycling center or call1.800,8,BA TTERY for infonmation on where to drop off the spent batiery.

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MAINTENANCE

If you drop the chain saw. carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked. or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the saw's operation, contact your local Authorized Service Center for repairs before putting it back into use,

Make sure the battery is detached from then use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never any liquid get inside the tool: never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY. repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be parformed by an authOrized service center or other qualified service organization, always using identical replacement parts.

CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, panetrating oiis, etc.. come in contact with plastiC parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

Ensure that the plastiC blade cover is in placa when stonng.

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

For smoot!1 and fast cutting, chain needs to ba maintained proparly.

The chaln requires sharpening when the WQod chips are small and powdery, the Chain must be fOrced through the wood during cut­ ting,

or

the chain cuts

to one

side. Refer to instructions earlier in this manuat for instructions on properly sharpening the chain.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

The chain is a~tomatiOOlly lubricated.

Use only new chain oil specifica!ly formulated for chainsaws.

Never use wasted oil, low quality oil, or insufficient oil. This could damage the p~mp; the bar and the chain which may result in serious injury. oil level bafore each work session, refill if lass than Yo full.

If the lubrication system does not work properly, check if the oil filter and all oil-ways afe clean and frea from obstrucUons. If it is still not working, contact an authorised service center.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

When the guide bar shows signs of wear, raverse it on the saw to distribute Ihe wear for maXimum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and chacked for wear and damage.

Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear.

Such faults should ba smoothed with a file as soon as they occur.

A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced.

- Wear inside the bar rails which penmils the chain to layover sideways.

- Bent guide bar

- Cracked or broken rails

- Spread rails

In addition, guide bars with a sprocket at their tip must ba lubricated weekly with

a

grease syringe

to

extend the guide bar Ufe. Using

a

grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole.

Tum the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.

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Problem

- Unit does not run

~ Motor runs but Chain is not rotating

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSible Cause

- Baltery not making contact

- Lock off not fully operated

- Battery not installed properly

- Battery not Qharged

Bar and chain running hot and smoking

- Check tension for over-tight condition

- Chain oit tank empty

Chain tension too tight

- Check guide bar and chain for damage

Possible Solution

- Check battery is fully inserted

- CheCK that lock off is fully forward prior 10 moving trigger

- Check battery installation

Check batten} charging requirements

- Adjust chain tension

- Fill tank with chain oil

- Adjust chain tension

- Replace damaged bar and chain with identical replacement parts or contact an authorized sef'lice center for repair.

CALL US FIRST II

Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your chain saw aI1.800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Standard Time, or send [email protected].

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CCS300011

Input

Bar Length..

Weight.

.... 18 V, DC Only

.8" Oregon Bar

. .5.9 lb.

, Automatic oiling pump system Protective bar cover" Soft grip handle"

HAND GUARD

FRONT HANDLE

CHAIN

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BATTERY PACK

Oil TANK CAP

TRIGGER RELEASE BUTTON

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CORDLESS ELECTRIC MODELS

This product is manufactured for The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. The Great States

Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers for over 100 years and it warrants to the original owner that each new product and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part from the original date of purchase for one

(2) years except for the conditions and circumstances listed below. Proof of purchase (original dated sales receipt) must accompany all warranty claims.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER:

Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold "as is", sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment

Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained

In the operators manual.

Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper han­ dling, improper installation, incorrect voltage or improper

,,;ring, improper maintenance, improper modification, or the use of accessolies and/or attachments not specifi­ cally recommended.

Repairs necessary because of operator ahuse or negli­ gence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, or store the product according to the instructions in the operator's manual.

Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity. corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants.

Expendable items thai become worn during normal use.

Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with tool functionality.

Freight costs from customer to vendor.

Repair and transportation costs of products or parts detennined not to be defective.

ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL

LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT

FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION

OF THE PRODUCT. Some stales do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL

USE VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.

The Great States Corporation

Amelican Lavm Mower Company

830 Wooster Street

Shelbyville, IN 46176

Phone 1-800-313-5111 www.reelin_com/earthwise

In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the light to make component changes or design changes when necessary.