DeWalt DCMCS575 Original Instructions Manual page 15

illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
(Fig. A, E–G)

CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
you when it is not running.

WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure the battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to do
this could result in serious personal injury.
If the saw chain 5 and guide bar
carton, the chain has to be attached to the bar, and both must
be attached to the body of the tool.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
2. Rotate the bar lock nuts
wrench provided.
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3. Remove sprocket cover
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain
it around the guide bar
correct direction.
5. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around the entire
guide bar.
6. Place the saw chain around the sprocket
up the slot on the guide bar with chain tensioning pin
and the bolts 22 , on the base of the tool as shown in Fig. E.
7. Once in place, hold the bar still, replace sprocket cover
Make sure bolt holes on the cover line up with the bolts
on the main housing.
8. Install the bar lock nuts
wrench provided until snug, then loosen the nut(s) one
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full turn, so that the saw chain can be properly tensioned.
9. Using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench
chain tensioning screw
Make sure the saw chain
as shown in Fig. F and Fig. G then tighten the bar lock
nut(s) 7 until snug.
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting
Chain Tension.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. A, E–G)
nOTE: Saw chain tension should be adjusted regularly before
each use.
1. With the saw still on a firm surface check the saw chain
tension. The tension is correct when the saw chain snaps
back after being pulled 6 mm away from the guide bar
with light force from the middle finger and thumb as shown
in Fig. F. There should be no "sag" between the guide bar
and the saw chain on the underside as shown in Fig. G.
4 are packed separately in the
7 counterclockwise with the
6 , and bar lock nuts 7 .
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, ensuring the teeth are facing the
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20 . While lining
and rotate clockwise with the
7
17 rotate the
clockwise to increase tension.
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is snug around the guide bar
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2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar lock nuts
3. Rotate the chain tension screw
cover using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench
4. Check saw chain tension, adjust if needed.
5. Do not over-tension the saw chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the guide bar and
saw chain.
6. Once saw chain tension is correct, tighten bar lock
nuts until tight using 6 ft. lbs. (8 Nm) of torque.
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7. A new chain stretches slightly during the first few hours of
use. It is important to check the tension frequently (after
removing the battery pack) during the first 2 hours of use.
Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. A, E, H)

CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
you when it is not running.

WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure the battery is removed from the tool is
unplugged before performing the following operations.
Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
1. To remove the saw chain
firm surface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
Guide Bar and Saw Chain section.
and wrap
3. Rotate the chain tension screw
end of the wrench
allows the guide bar
the chain so that it may be removed.
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain and lift the
worn saw chain out of the groove in the guide bar.
21 ,
5. Flip guide bar over every time you replace the chain to
ensure even wear.
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6. Place the new chain in the slot of the guide bar, making sure
22 ,
the saw teeth are facing the correct direction by matching
the arrow and graphic of the saw chain on the sprocket
cover 6 shown in Fig. H.
7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
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nearest authorized service center.
• The DCMCS574 chain saw requires a replacement 45 cm chain
DT20688-QZ and a replacement 45 cm bar DT20687-QZ.
• The DCMCS575 chain saw requires a replacement 50 cm chain
DT20690-QZ and a replacement 50 cm bar DT20689-QZ.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. A)
Auto Oiling System
This chainsaw is equipped with an auto oiling system that keeps
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the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated. The oil level
indicator 9 shows the level of the oil in the chainsaw. If the
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oil level is less than a quarter full, remove the battery from the
chainsaw and refill with the correct type of oil. Always empty oil
tank when finished cutting.
8 located on the sprocket
5 , place the saw on a flat,
as described in Installing the
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8 using the flat screwdriver
17 . Turning the screw counterclockwise
to recede and reduces the tension on
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English
7 .
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