Removing/Inserting The Battery - Milwaukee M18 FCHS Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
manual 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.
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Replacing/Adjusting the
Saw Chain and Bar
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accessories.
Chain is sharp. Always wear protec-
CAUTION
tive gloves when handling the
chain.
Use Low Kickback Saw Chains - The rakers (depth
gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimise the force
of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from
digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only
use replacement chain that is equivalent to original
per ANSI B175.1.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life,
they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra
caution should be used.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
3. Remove the drive cover by removing the guide
bar nuts using the adjustment tool.
4. Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise with the adjustment tool.
5.
unloop the chain from the drive hub. CAUTION!
Saw Chain is sharp.
6. Remove the chain from the guide bar groove.
CAUTION! Saw Chain is sharp. Inspect guide bar
for cracks or wear; replace if damaged.
7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain around the
guide bar in the direction indicated on the saw
.
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8. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around
the entire guide bar.
9.
around the bolts.
10. Replace the drive cover.
11. Use the adjustment tool to rotate the chain ten-
sioning screw to increase tension (clockwise)
until the chain is snug around the guide bar.
The tension is correct when the chain snaps
back after being pulled 3mm (1/8") away from
the guide bar. No sag should be visible in the
chain.
Do not over-tension the chain - excess tension
will cause excessive wear and will reduce the
life of the chain and could damage the bar.
New chains could stretch and loosen during
intitial use. Remove battery pack and check
hours of use.
12. Tighten the guide bar nuts securely.
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Bolts
Hub