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Frank Kuzma
May 21, 2025

What diameter sharping file is required to sharpen chain on DCM565 dewalt 12 inch chain saw. 3.5mm or 4mm dia?

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Mr. Anderson
May 24, 2025

The required sharpening file diameter to sharpen the chain on the DeWalt DCM565L2 12-inch chainsaw is 4.5 mm.

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Summary of Contents for DeWalt DCM565L2

  • Page 1 DCM565...
  • Page 2 English (original instructions) Copyright D WALT...
  • Page 3 Fig. A Fig. C Fig. B Fig. D...
  • Page 4 Fig. E Fig. F Fig. G Fig. H Fig. I Fig. J Fig. K Fig. L...
  • Page 5 Fig. M Fig. N Fig. P Fig. O Fig. R Fig. Q 60° Fig. T Fig. S 0.635mm...
  • Page 6: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    English 18V CHAINSAW DCM565 Congratulations! EC-Declaration of Conformity You have chosen a D WALT tool. Years of experience, thorough Machinery Directive product development and innovation make D WALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users. Technical Data 18V Chainsaw DCM565 DCM565...
  • Page 7: Work Area Safety

    ENGLISH Batteries Chargers/Charge Times (Minutes) Weight Cat # DCB107 DCB113 DCB115 DCB118 DCB132 DCB119 DCB413 DCB547 18/54 9.0/3.0 1.25 DCB546 18/54 6.0/2.0 1.05 DCB497 1.92 DCB496 1.88 DCB181 0.35 DCB182 0.61 DCB183/B 0.40 DCB184/B 0.62 DCB185 0.35 DCB187 0.54 d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
  • Page 8 English 6) Service g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair connected and properly used. Use of dust collection person using only identical replacement parts.
  • Page 9: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback

    English • Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not 7 . Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting manufacturer or the equivalent. plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of 8 .
  • Page 10: Chainsaw Names And Terms

    English • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to • Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted over guide bar to prevent tooth contact when saw is not in use. the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one handed operation.
  • Page 11: Using An Extension Cable

    English • These chargers are not intended for any uses other than Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of charging D WALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
  • Page 12: Charger Operation

    English Charger Operation exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots. Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the battery pack. Charger Cleaning Instructions WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger Charge Indicators from the AC outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 13: Storage Recommendations

    English a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution the FLEXVOLT battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries) may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to product, it will operate as a 54V battery. service centre for recycling. Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT WARNING: Fire hazard.
  • Page 14: Battery Type

    English Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C. Do not leave in rain. Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly Only for indoor use. upward and backward, which can cause serious injury. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should Discard the battery pack with due care for be avoided.
  • Page 15 English DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool this tool. before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 16: Filling The Oil Reservoir

    English • Periodically switch the chain saw off and check the oil • When the chain is new, check the tension frequently (after level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being removing battery) during the first 2 hours of use as a new properly oiled.
  • Page 17 English Common Cutting Techniques • Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire time you are cutting. (Fig. A, P, Q, U, V, W) • Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light pressure. Felling Do not put pressure on chain saw at end of cut. WARNING: When not in use always have the chain The process of cutting down a tree.
  • Page 18 English Fig. V Fig. X 2nd CUT OVERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER) TO MEET 1st CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING) DIRECTION OF FALL 51 mm FELLING BACK CUT 1st CUT UNDERBUCK (1/3 DIAMETER) AVOID SPLINTERING NOTCH 51 mm HINGE • Figure Y- When supported at both ends. First, cut 1/3 down from the top overbuck.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    English WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool care and regular cleaning. before performing the following operations. Failure to do WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal this could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 20 English Australia & New Zealand Problem Solution WALT Unit shuts down • Charge battery. www.dewalt.com.au in use. • Unit is being forced. Restart and www.dewalt.co.nz apply less pressure. Tel.1800 338 002 (Aust) or Tel. 0800 339 258 (NZ) Battery • Insert battery into charger until red won’t charge.

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