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Kobalt KCS 120-07 Manual

40 v lithium-ion cordless 12 in. chain saw
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ITEM #0796790
40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS 12 IN. CHAIN SAW
MODEL #KCS 120-07
Español p. 36
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST,
Monday - Friday.
AB16407
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  • Page 1 ITEM #0796790 40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS 12 IN. CHAIN SAW MODEL #KCS 120-07 Español p. 36 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..2 Package Contents........................3 Symbols........................... . Safety Informat ion........................6 Preparation..........................11 Operating Instructions......................12 Care and Maintenance......................22 ..

  • Page 3: Chain Saw

    PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Chain saw Scabbard Battery Charger...
  • Page 4 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
  • Page 5 Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. • Use only 40 V Kobalt batteries (KB 240-06, KB 440-06, KB 245-06, KB 540-06). 3. PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert , watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct chain saw for your application. The correct chain saw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INFORMATION • Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on a fixed, secure level surface p i l ch as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw. • When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released, the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback: • Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and positioning your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    SAFETY INFORMATION • 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 SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your chain saw. Compare the illustration below to your chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. PART DESCRIPTION Safety lock...
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this leading to possible serious personal injury.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery IMPORTANT place the battery in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manuals. When storing the chain saw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery. When the chain saw is going to be used again, charge the battery for at least a full charging period.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting and stopping the chain saw WARNING Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. A. To start the chain saw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw. •...
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Felling trees Hazardous conditions WARNING Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. •...
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. HINGE •...
  • Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bucking Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. • Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Cut only one log at a time. •...
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Overbucking 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. Avoid cutting earth overbucking Underbucking Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log;...
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pruning Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Do not cut from a ladder. This is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cutting springpoles A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that 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.
  • Page 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
  • Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain & Bar Assembly During use, the chain will stretch and become dull. Debris and saw dust can also collect underneath the bar cover. Use the following steps to maintain your chain saw and chain. Before performing any maintenance, make sure the battery is removed from the chain WARNING saw.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE The bar and chain can now be removed by lifting it away from the main body of the saw and releasing the chain from the sprocket. Sprocket The chain saw can now be cleaned with a brush and/or rag to remove sawdust and oil.
  • Page 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7. Ensure that the chain tensioning pin is located in the tensioning hole on the chain bar. Chain Tensioning Pin 8. Ensure the rubber block and chain bar are free of oil, as this helps to keep tension on the chain. 9.
  • Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 10.Turn the chain tension knob clockwise to tighten the chain. Chain Tension Knob 11.Turn clockwise until there is enough play that the chain can be pulled away from the bar, but not so much that the runners can be pulled out of the bar. 12.
  • Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To change the bar and chain: 1. Remove the battery from the chain saw. 2. Rotate the chain cover lock knob counterclockwise and remove the chain cover by following step 1 through step 3 above. 3. Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface by following step 4 above. 4.
  • Page 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11. Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning knob clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. 12. Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. 13.
  • Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Rotate the chain cover lock knob clockwise to secure. links hang out of the bar groove. Note: During normal saw operation, the temperature Flats on drive links of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1/16 in.
  • Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Note: • Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or dam- age are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorized service center. •...
  • Page 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe motor damage. WARNING • Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. • Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury.
  • Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Hook Backward Slope Incorrect Side plate angle • Correct 80° – Produced automatically if you use the • Hook – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance • Backward Slope – Needs too much feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and chain.
  • Page 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • all gauges uniformly. Use a 1/32 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front. Be careful not to Restore • Original shape by Rounding the • front adjusting depth gauges.
  • Page 34 If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.

  • Page 35: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Side cover 341101072A Tension knob 341081072 Screw 32206590 Tightening knob 34108420 Printed in China...

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