Operation - DeWalt DCM565 Manual

Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Flip down locking lever and unscrew counterclockwise
a quarter turn and then remove the oil cap
reservoir with the recommended bar and chain oil until the
oil level has reached the top of the oil level indicator
2. Refit the oil cap and tighten clockwise a quarter turn. Flip up
locking lever to its locked position.
3. Periodically switch the chain saw off and check the oil
level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being
properly oiled.
Transporting Chain Saw (Fig. A)
• Always remove the battery from the tool and cover the
guide bar 4 with the scabbard
the saw.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle 13 , with the right hand on the rear handle
Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, I, K)

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe
injury or death. See General Power Tool safety
Warnings and General Chainsaw safety
Warnings, and Causes and Operator Prevention
of kickback and kickback safety Features, to
avoid the risk of kickback.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide
your weight evenly on both feet.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle 13 and your right hand on the rear
handle 12 so that your body is to the left of the
guide bar.
16 . Fill the
10 .
11 when transporting
12 .
• Do not hold chain saw by chain brake/front hand
guard 3 . Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left
arm is straight to withstand a kickback.

WARNING: Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on
the rear handle and right hand on the front handle).

WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar ( 4 when operating the chain saw.
• Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of saw causing severe injury.
• Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allow the saw chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw at end
of cut.

WARNING: When not in use always have the chain
brake engaged and battery removed.
Setting the Chain Brake (Fig. K)
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain braking system which
will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
1. Remove the battery from the tool.
2. To engage the chain brake, push the chain brake/front hand
guard 3 forward until it clicks into place.
3. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard
handle 13 into the "set" position as shown in Fig. K.
4. The tool is now ready to use.
nOTE: In the event of kickback, your left hand will come in
contact with the front guard, pushing it forward, toward the
workpiece. This will stop the tool.
Testing the Chain Brake (Fig. A, K)
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operates correctly.
1. Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw
chain 5 is clear of the ground.
2. Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
saw on.
3. Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle
so the back of your hand comes in contact with the chain
brake/front hand guard
workpiece. The saw chain should stop immediately.
nOTE: If saw does not stop immediately, stop use of tool and
bring it to an authorized service center nearest you.

WARNING: Make sure to set chain brake
before cutting.
ON/OFF Switch (Fig. J)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling
both handles.
1. To turn the unit on, push down on the the lock off lever
shown in Fig. J, and squeeze the trigger switch
unit is running, you may release the lock off lever.
3 towards the front
3 and push it forward, toward the
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