Filling The Oil Reservoir; Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCCS620 Instruction Manual


WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
1. With the saw on a flat, firm surface, check the saw
chain 5 tension. The tension is correct when the chain
snaps back after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away from
the guide bar 4 with light force from the index finger
and thumb as shown in Fig. G. There should be no "sag"
between the guide bar and the chain on the underside.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, flip up locking tab and rotate
the bar adjust locking knob
turn. Rotate the chain tensioning knob
the chain tension is correct as instructed above.
3. Do not over‑tension the chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the bar
and chain.
4. Once chain tension is correct, securely tighten bar adjust
locking knob 8 .
5. When the chain is new, check the tension frequently
(after removing battery) during the first 2 hours of use as
a new chain stretches slightly.
Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. A, 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 that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
1. Flip up locking tab and rotate the bar adjust locking
knob 8 counterclockwise to release chain tension.
2. Remove sprocket cover
Guide Bar and Saw Chain section.
3. Lift the worn saw chain
bar 4 .
4. Place the new chain in the slot of the guide bar, making
sure the saw teeth are facing the correct direction by
matching the arrow on the chain with the graphic on the
sprocket cover 6 shown in Fig. H.
5. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest D WALT service center.
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• DCCS620 requires replacement chain service part
number N580237. Replacement 12" (60 mm) bar, service
part number N594322.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. I)
Auto Oiling System
This chain saw is equipped with an auto oiling system that
keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated.
The oil level indicator 10
chain saw. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove the
battery from the chain saw and refill with the correct type of
oil. Always empty oil tank when finished cutting.
8 counterclockwise one full
9 clockwise until
6 as described in Installing the
5 out of the groove in the guide
shows the level of the oil in the
NoTE: Use a high quality bar and chain oil for proper
chain and bar lubrication. As a temporary substitute, a
non‑detergent SAE30 weight motor oil can be used. The
use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is recommended
when pruning trees. Mineral oil is not recommended
because it may harm trees. Never use waste oil or very thick
oil. These may damage your chainsaw.

Filling the Oil Reservoir

1. Flip down locking lever and unscrew counterclockwise
a quarter turn and then remove the oil cap
the reservoir with the recommended bar and chain oil
until the oil level has reached the top of the oil level
indicator 10 .
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 Saw (Fig. A, J)
1. Always remove the battery from the tool and cover the
guide bar 4 with the scabbard
transporting the saw.
2. Engage chain brake by pushing chain brake / front hand
guard 3 forward.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. K, L)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle (Fig. K) until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button 15 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle (Fig. L). Insert it into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, M)

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
16 . Fill
11 (see Fig. J) when
7 into the tool handle, align the
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