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1. Place the saw on a flat, firmsurface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
6
as described in Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chainsection.
3. To remove the saw chain
5
, rotate the chain tensioning
screw
8
in the front of the housing using the flat
screwdriver end of the wrench. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
4
to recede
and reduces the tension on the chain so that it may
beremoved.
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain and lift
the worn saw chain out of the groove in the guidebar.
5. Flip guide bar over every time you replace the chain to
ensure evenwear.
6. 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 and graphic of the saw chain on the
sprocket cover
6
shown in Fig.I.
7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
SawChain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest authorized servicecenter.
• This chainsaw requires replacement 12" (304mm) chain
CMZCSC12. Replacement 12" (304mm) barCMZCSB12.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig.A, I)
Auto Oiling System
This chain saw is equipped with an auto oiling system that
keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated.
1. The oil level indicator
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shows the level of the oil in the
chain saw. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove
the battery from the chain saw and refill the oil tank with
the correct type of oil.
2. Always empty oil tank when finishedcutting.
3. Always empty oil tank before storing this unit.
NOTE: Do not operate this chain saw without oil.
NOTE: Always use a high-quality, biodegradable bar
and chain oil for proper saw chain and bar lubrication.
When pruning trees, vegetable-based bar and chain oil is
recommended, as mineral-based oils may harm living trees.
Never use dirty, used, or contaminated oil. Doing so may
damage the tool.
Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Unscrew counterclockwise and then remove the oil
cap
9
. Fill 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 tightenclockwise.
3. Periodically switch the chain saw off and check the oil
level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being
properlyoiled.
Transporting Chainsaw (Fig.K)
• Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the
guide bar
4
with the guide bar scabbard
11
when
transporting thesaw.
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 causeinjury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig.L)
WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the batterypack.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
1. To install the battery pack
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into the tool handle, align
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
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and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into
the charger as described in the charger section of
thismanual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.M)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle
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, with the right hand on the rear handle
12
.
Operating the Chain Saw (Fig.A, M)
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personalinjury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See General Power Tool
Safety Warnings and General Chain saw
Safety Warnings, and Causes and Operator
Prevention of Kickback and Kickback Safety
Features, to avoid the risk ofkickback.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on bothfeet.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle
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and your right hand on the rear
handle
12
so that your body is to the left of the
guidebar
4
.
• 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 akickback.
WARNING: Never use a cross‑handed grip (left hand
on the rear handle and right hand on the fronthandle).
WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to be in
line with the guide bar when operating the chain saw.