Operation - Milwaukee M18 FCHS Operator's Manual

Chain Oil
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accessories.
Fill oil reservoir with chain oil
NOTICE
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.
each full battery discharge. Use a high quality chain
oil. The oil will keep the saw chain and guide bar
properly lubricated. Never run the saw without chain
oil. Keep the reservoir more than 1/4 full to ensure
the chain when storing to prevent rust. Always empty
the oil tank when storing to prevent leakage.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a vegetable based
chain oil when pruning trees. Mineral oil may harm
trees. Never use waste oil automotive oil, or very thick
oils. These could damage the chainsaw.
Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
down.
3. Unscrew the oil cap.
4.
5. Tighten oil cap securely.
6. Repeat as needed during use.
7. Periodically check that the saw chain is lubricat
ing correctly:
With a full reservoir, hold the tool with the tip of
the guide bar pointing to a light-colored surface.
Run the tool for approximately 30 seconds.
An oil line should become visible on the light
surface.
If not, remove and clean the guide bar thoroughly.
Ensure the guide bar sprocket (at the tip) rotates
freely.
If the lubrication system still does not work prop
erly, contact a MILWAUKEE
Transporting Saw
Before transporting, always:
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Place the cover over the guide bar.
3. Lock the chain brake by pushing hand guard/chain
brake forward.
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OPERATION

Never cut near power lines, electric
DANGER
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 DAN-
GEROUS. Continue to hold the chainsaw by the
insulated rear handle or lay it down and away
from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the elec-
trical service to the damaged line or cord before
attempting to free the bar and chain from the line
or cord. Contact with the bar, chain, other con-
ductive parts of the chainsaw, or live electric
cords or lines will result in death by electrocution,
electric shock, or serious personal injury.
Read and understand all instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock,
Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See Important Safety
Instructions "Guard Against Kickback", to avoid
the risk of kickback.
Always wear eye protection with side shield, as
well as head and hearing protection. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
Do not overreach. Do not cut above check
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
handle and your right hand on the rear handle
so that your body is to the left of the guide bar.
Do not hold chain saw by front hand/chain brake.
Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left arm is
straight to withstand kickback.
Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on the
rear handles and right hand on the front handle).
Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar when operating the chain saw.
Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward
position or on a ladder or other unstable sur-
face. You may loose control of saw causing
severe injury.
Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a
diameter greater that the length of the guide
bar. Only properly trained professionals should
perform these cuts. Performing these types of
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
or serious personal injury.
Keep the chain saw running at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw at
end of cut.
When not in use always have the chain brake
engaged and battery removed.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
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