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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FHS8 M18 FUEL™ HATCHET™ 8" (203 MM) PRUNING SAW WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
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Page 2: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
GENERAL POWER TOOL • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left SAFETY WARNINGS attached to a rotating part of the power tool may Read all safety warnings, instruc- WARNING result in personal injury. - Page 3 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE • Always keep proper footing and operate the prun- level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type cause a loss of balance or control of the pruning saw. •...
- Page 4 • Before you start the unit, make sure the saw • Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains chain is not contacting any object. Incorrect replace- ment guide bars and saw chains may cause chain • Stop the pruning saw before setting it down. •...
- Page 5 ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond reduce risk of fire, personal WARNING your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained injur y, product damag e du e to professional for additional information or training.
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Page 6: Functional Description
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1. Lanyard loop 2. Trigger handle 3. Trigger lock-off 4. Body grip 5. Knuckle guard 6. Chain cover 7. Saw chain 8. Guide bar 9. Guide bar sprocket (internal, not shown) 10. Guide bar cover 11. Oil cap 12. -
Page 7: Operation
Ensure the guide bar sprocket (at the tip) rotates freely. If the lubrication system still does not work 11. Install the chain cover. properly, contact a MILWAUKEE service ® 12. Use the adjustment tool to rotate the chain ten- facility. - Page 8 • Always wear proper eye protection with side Kickback shields, marked to comply with AS/NZS 1337.1 Kickback may occur WARNING when operating the pruning saw. Failure to do when the nose or tip of so could result in objects being thrown into the guide bar touches an object, or when your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
- Page 9 • Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to 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.
- Page 10 • When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill • Always cut with both feet on solid surface to prevent side of the log. To maintain complete control of the • Do not cut above shoulder height, as a saw held pruning saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without •...
- Page 11 • Keep the tree between you and the pruning saw Types of Cutting Used while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. Overbucking (crosscutting) Overbucking Cut limbs one at a time and leave support limbs under tree until log is cut.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. ® Left Hand Cutters... - Page 13 Top Plate Filing Angle CORRECT INCORRECT gauges. Top Plate Filing Angle Top Plate Filing Angle Guide Bar Maintenance Less More than 30° than 30° 30° bar from bottom to top on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage.
- Page 16 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 ®...