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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FTCHS12, M18 FTCHS14 M18 FUEL™ 12" (305 MM) AND 14" (356 MM) TOP HANDLE CHAINSAWS WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
- Page 2 GENERAL POWER TOOL • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control SAFETY WARNINGS of the power tool in unexpected situations. Read all safety warnings, instruc- WARNING • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
- Page 3 body. When transporting or storing the chain- • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden- handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. eyes, additionally seek medical help.
- Page 4 Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry properly adjusted, or not completely and securely important information. If unreadable or missing, assembled. Chain should slow to a stop when the contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a ® switch trigger is released. If the chain continues to replacement.
- Page 5 Some dust created by power sanding, WARNING Keep bystanders at least 15 m away sawing, grinding, drilling, and other during use. construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...
- Page 6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 13. Chain catch 6. Direction of rotation indicator 14. Chain tension screw 7. Guide bar nut 15. Drive cover 1. Rear handle 8. Saw chain 16. Front handle 9. Guide bar 17. Oil cap 3. Variable speed trigger 10.
- Page 7 • If the lubrication system still does not work • The tension is correct when the chain snaps properly, contact a MILWAUKEE service ® back after being pulled 3 mm (1/8") away from facility.
- Page 8 Read and understand all instructions. Failure to Before Cutting follow all instructions listed below may result in Perform a functional test of the chain brake, lockoff tab, and variable speed trigger. Operating this chainsaw in a tree requires special Inspect the chain catch. working techniques, which must be observed to Check the oil level, chain tension and sharpness, reduce the risk of personal injury.
- Page 9 Never attempt to lock the trigger in • Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach WARNING the ON position. when cutting. • Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions Proper Cutting Stance for the saw chain. ays use per cu tting WARNING •...
- Page 10 strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, natural line of fall. • Do not operate a chainsaw on a ladder, rooftop, or • Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and other unstable support.
- Page 11 Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for ® repair. After six months to one year, depending on...
- Page 12 Sharpening the Saw Chain Top Plate Filing Angle Improper chain sharpening WARNING CORRECT INCORRECT increases potential Top Plate Filing Angle Top Plate Filing Angle kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged Less More chain can cause serious injury. than 25° than 25°...
- Page 13 Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, • gauges uniformly. Depth gauge jointers are since certain cleaning agents and solvents are available in 0.5 mm to 0.9 mm. Use a 0.63 mm harmful to plastics and other insulated parts.
- 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 ®...
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