milwaukee M18 Fuel Telescoping Pole Saw User Manual

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Telescoping Pole Saw

USING INSTRUCTION

TECHNICAL DATA

M18 FTPS30

• Type Cordless pole saw
• Battery voltage 18 V
• No-load speed 0-13500/min
• No-load chain speed 25.4 m/s
• Bar length 305 mm
• Usable cutting length 287 mm
• Chain oil tank capacity 130 ml
• Fully compressed tool length 2,720 mm
• Fully extended tool length 3,980 mm
• Minimum storage diameter 153 mm
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 (2.0 Ah – 12.0 Ah) 7.7 kg – 8.8 kg
• Weight without battery 7.3 kg
• Battery weight (M18B2 – M18HB12) 0.43 kg – 1.49 kg
• Recommended ambient operating temperature -18 – +50 °C
• Recommended battery types M18B…, M18 HB…
• Recommended charger M12-18…, M18 DFC, M18 PC6

Noise information

Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841

• A-weighted sound pressure level 86.8 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
• A-weighted sound power level 100 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
• Always wear ear protectors.

Vibration information

• Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined according to EN 62841
• Vibration emission value ah 5.82 m/s2
• Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2

WARNING!

• The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured under a standardized test and may be used to compare one tool with another.
• They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
• The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ.
• These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
• An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle.
• These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
• Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organizing work patterns.
• WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifi cations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re, and/or serious injury.
• Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

CORDLESS POLE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the pole saw is operating. Before you start the pole saw, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.
• A moment of inattention while operating pole saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the pole saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the pole saw with a reversed hand confi duration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
• Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the pole saw “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear eye protection. Further, protective equipment for hearing, head, hands, legs, and feet is recommended. Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate the pole saw in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation of a pole saw in this manner could result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the pole saw only when standing on fixed, secure, and level surfaces. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the pole saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback. When the tension in the wood fi bres is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and throw the pole saw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the pole saw by the front handle with the pole saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the pole saw, always fit the guide bar cover.
• Proper handling of the pole saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning, and changing the bar and chain. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chains may either break or increase the chance of kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use pole saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use pole saws for cutting metal, plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials.
• Use of the pole saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Do not attempt to fall a tree. Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders while falling a tree.
• Follow all instructions when clearing jammed material, and storing or servicing the pole saw. Make sure the switch is off and the battery pack is removed.
• Unexpected actuation of the pole saw while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:

• Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
• As a pole saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a fi rm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the Pole saw handles, with both hands on the saw, and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
• Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the pole saw.
• Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the pole saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specifi ed by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
• National regulations may restrict the use of the pole saw. Note the local regulations.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Ensure that all the guards and handles are properly fi tted and are in good condition.
• Persons using the product should be in good health. The product is heavy, so the operator must be physically fit.
• The operator should be alert, and have good vision, mobility, balance, and manual dexterity. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product.
• Do not start using the product until you have a clear work area and secure footing. Beware of the emission of the lubricant mist and sawdust. Wear a mask or respirator, if required.
• Do not cut vines and small undergrowth (less than 75 mm in diameter).
• Always hold the product with both hands during operation. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the product handles.
• The right hand must be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle.
• Before starting the product, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting any object.
• Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power any attachments or devices not recommended by the manufacturer of the product.
• There should be a first-aid kit containing large wound dressings and a means to summon attention (e.g., whistle) close to the operator.
• A larger more comprehensive kit should be reasonably nearby.
• An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide bar and could result in serious injury or fatality.
• The length of the chain depends on the temperature.
• Check the tension frequently.
• Get used to the product by making simple cuts on securely supported wood.
• Do this whenever you have not operated the product for some time.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting moving parts, always stop the motor, remove the battery pack, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a stop before:
• cleaning or clearing a blockage
• leaving the product unattended
• installing or removing attachments
• checking, conducting maintenance, or working on the product
• Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar and chain.
• If you experience kickback, this helps prevent the chain from coming into contact with your head or body.
• Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the chain do the work.
• Keep the chain sharp and do not try to push the chain through the cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
• Be ready to take on the weight of the product as it cuts free from the wood.
• Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
• Do not stop the product in the middle of a cutting operation.
• Keep the product running until it is already removed from the cut.
• Do not fix the on/off switch in the on position when using the product hand-held.
• Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.

PUSH AND PULL

• The reaction force is always opposite to the direction in which the chain is moving.
• Thus, the operator must be ready to control the tendency for the product to pull away (forward motion) when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and push backward (towards the operator) when cutting along the top edge.

SAW JAMMED IN THE CUT

• Turn off the product and make it safe. Do not try to force the chain and bar out of the cut as this is likely to break the chain that may swing back and strike the operator.
• This situation normally occurs because the wood is incorrectly supported which forces the cut to close under compression, thereby pinching the blade.
• If adjusting the support does not release the bar and chain, use wooden wedges or a lever to open the cut and release the saw.
• Never try to start the product when the guide bar is already in a cut or kerf.

SKATING / BOUNCING

• When the product fails to dig in during a cut, the guide bar can begin hopping or dangerously skidding along the surface of the log or branch, possibly resulting in the loss of control of the product.
• To prevent or reduce skating or bouncing, always use the product with both hands and make sure that the saw chain establishes a groove for cutting.
• Never cut small, flexible branches or brushes with the product.
• Their size and flexibility can easily cause the saw to bounce towards you or bind up with enough force to cause a kickback.
• The best tool for that kind of work is a hand saw, pruning shears, an axe, or other hand tools.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Wear a helmet at all times when operating the product.
• A helmet, equipped with a mesh visor, can help reduce the risk of injury to the face and the head if a kickback occurs.
• Wear ear protectors. Noise exposure can cause hearing loss.
• Good quality personal protective equipment, as used by professionals, will help reduce the risk of injury to the operator.

The following items should be used when operating the product:

• Safety helmet
  • should comply with EN 397 and be CE-marked
• Hearing protection
  • should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE-marked
• Eye and face protection
  • should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for safety glasses) or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)
• Gloves
  • should comply with EN381-7 and be CE-marked
• Leg protection (chaps)
  • should comply with EN 381-5, be CE marked, and provide all-round protection
• Chainsaw safety boots
  • should comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 and be marked with a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN 381-3.
  • (Occasional users may use steel toe-cap safety boots with protective gaiters which conform to EN 381-9 if the ground is even and there is little risk of tripping or catching on undergrowth)
• Chainsaw jackets for upper body protection
  • should comply with EN 381-11 and be CE-marked

SAFETY DEVICES

• WARNING! Consequences of improper maintenance, removal or modifi cation of safety features like the chain catcher, guide bar, and low kick-back saw chain may cause the safety features to not function correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious injury.

LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN

• A low-kickback saw chain helps to reduce the possibility of a kickback event.
• The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply.
• Only use replacement guide bar and chain combinations recommended by the manufacturer.
• As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution is required.
• For your safety, replace the saw chains when cutting performance decreases.

GUIDE BAR

• Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have a somewhat lower potential for kickback.
• Use a guide bar and matching chain that is just long enough for the job.
• Longer bars increase the risk of loss of control during sawing. Regularly check the chain tension.
• When cutting smaller branches (less than the full length of the guide bar) the chain is more likely to be thrown off if the tension is not correct.

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR, LIMBING, AND CROSS- CUTTING

• UNDERSTANDING THE FORCES WITHIN THE WOOD Understand the directional pressures and stresses inside the wood to reduce the pinches or at least expect them during cutting.
• Tension in the wood means that the fi bres are being pulled apart, and if this area is cut, the kerf or cut tends to open as the saw goes through.
• If a log is being supported on the sawhorse and the end is hanging unsupported over the end, tension is created on the upper surface due to the weight of the overhanging log stretching the fibres.
• Likewise, the underside of the log is compressed, and the fi bres are pushed together. If a cut is made in this area, the kerf tends to close during the cut. This pinches the blade.
• When you understand the directional pressures and stresses inside the wood you can reduce the pinches or at least expect them during your cutting.
• Tension in the wood means the fibres are being pulled apart and if you cut in this area, the kerf or cut will tend to open as the saw goes through.
• If a log is being supported on a saw horse and the end is hanging unsupported over the end, tension is created on the upper surface due to the weight of the overhanging log stretching the fibres.
• Likewise, the underside of the log will be in compression and the fi bres are being pushed together.
• If a cut is made in this area, the kerf will tend to close up during the cut. This would pinch the blade.

PRUNING (SEE PICTURE SECTION)

• WARNING! If the limbs to be pruned are out of the product’s reach, hire a professional to perform the pruning. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

• Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.

• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a firm grip. Always make sure that your footing is secure, and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
  Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation to the professionals.

• During use, the right hand holding the power unit should not rise above chest height. Holding the power head higher is difficult to control against kickback forces.

• When pruning trees, it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until the limb is cut off further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member.

• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.

• The second cut should be overbuck to drop the branch off. Now make the finishing cut smooth and neat against the main member so that the bark grows back to seal the wound.

PULL HOOK

• Use the pull hook to grab the trimmed branches and pull them from the tree canopy.

LIMBING A TREE

• Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the product.

CUTTING SPRING POLES

• A spring pole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling that is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed.
• WARNING! Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to lose control of the product.
• This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.
• This should be done by trained users.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
• Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product.
• Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Ensure that all controls and safety devices function correctly before each use. Do not use the product if the off switch does not turn off the product.
• Do not wear loose fi tting clothing, short trousers, or jewellery of any kind.
• Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
• Beware of thrown, fl ying, or falling objects. Keep all bystanders, children, and animals at least 15 m away from the work area.
• Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
• The use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to what is going on in the work area.
• Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to enter your work area.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
• Overreaching can result in loss of balance and can increase the risk of kickback.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts.
• Inspect the product before each use. Check for correct operation of all controls.
• Check for loose fasteners, and make sure that all the guards and handles are properly and securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before use.
• Do not modify the product in any way or use parts and accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING! If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
• Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by a MILWAUKEE service center.

INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD

• Before using the product, install the cutting head.
• WARNING! Remove the battery pack to avoid starting the product.

1. Remove the plastic caps at the end of the pole and the end of the cutting head. Ensure that the black spacer on the pole is still in place.
2. Align the cutting head with the correct orientation of the set screw. The pull hook should be positioned at the bottom of the product.
3. Slide the cutting head onto the pole until the indicator line.
   • NOTE: The spline may need to be rotated slightly during the assembly.
4. Tighten the set screw.
5. Tighten the clamp screw until the clamp gap is closed.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
• Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
• Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18 System battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
• Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them only in dry rooms. Keep the battery packs and chargers dry at all times.
• Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
• In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
• No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the charger (short circuit risk).

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

• WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the product, battery pack, or charger in fl uid or allow fluid to fl ow inside them.
• Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

RISK REDUCTION

• Vibrations from handheld tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals.
• Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
• Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms.

Some measures can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:

• Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm.
• After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.
• Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
• Protective gloves are available from professional chainsaw retailers and are designed specifically for chainsaw use that give protection, good grip, and reduce the eff ect of handle vibration.
• These gloves should comply with EN 381-7 and must be CE-marked.
• If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your doctor.
• WARNING! Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a product. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure that you take regular breaks.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

• Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before storing or transporting.
• Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
• Keep the product away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
• Fit the guide bar cover before storing the attachment and during transportation.
• For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

RESIDUAL RISKS

• Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors.

The following hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

• injury caused by contact with the blades
• Contact with the blades can cause serious injury.
• Keep the blade away from yourself and others.
• Cover it with the blade protector whenever you are not cutting.
• injury caused by vibration
• Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working time and exposure.
• hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
• Restrict exposure and wear appropriate hearing protection
• for injuries due to flying debris
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, heavy long trousers, gloves, substantial footwear, and safety glasses, at all times.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

• The product is only intended for use outdoors.
• The product is not suitable for felling trees.
• For safety reasons, the product must be adequately controlled by using two-handed operation at all times.
• The product is designed for cutting branches, trunks, logs, and beams of a diameter determined by the cutting length of the guide bar. It is only designed to cut wood.
• Do not use the product for any purpose not listed in the specifi ed conditions of use. It is not to be used for professional tree services.
• The product is not to be used by children or by persons not wearing adequate personal protective equipment and clothing.
• WARNING! When using the product, the safety rules must be followed. For your safety and that of bystanders, you must read and fully understand these instructions before operating the product. Attend a professionally organized safety course in the use, preventative actions, first aid, and maintenance of pole saws. Keep these instructions safe for later use.
• WARNING! Pole saws are potentially dangerous tools. Accidents involving the use of pole saws often result in loss of limbs or death. It is not just the pole saw that is the hazard.
• Falling branches, toppling trees, and rolling logs can all kill. Diseased or rotting timber poses additional hazards. Assess your capability of completing the task safely. If there is any doubt, leave it to a professional tree surgeon.
• Do not use the product for any other purpose.

BATTERIES

• Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
• Temperatures above 50 °C reduce the performance of the battery pack.
• Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
• The contacts of the chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
• For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged after use.
• To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27 °C and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

• In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the product vibrates for about 5 seconds, the fuel gauge flashes, and then the product turns off .
• To reset, release the trigger.
• Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery pack could rise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge fl ashes until the battery pack cools down.
• After the lights go off, continue working.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

• Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
• Transportation of those batteries has to be done under local, national, and international provisions and regulations.
• Batteries can be transported by road without further requirements.
• Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.

When transporting batteries:

• Ensure that the battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuits.
• Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within the packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
• Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

• Keep the product professionally maintained and safe.
• Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Therefore, the manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or dull chain be replaced with a new one, available at your MILWAUKEE service center.
• The part number is available in the product specifi cation table in this manual.

ADDING THE CHAIN LUBRICATING OIL (SEE PICTURE SECTION)

• WARNING! Never works without chain lubricant. If the saw chain is running without lubricant, the guide bar and the saw chain can be damaged.
• It is essential to frequently check the oil level in the oil level gauge before starting to use the product.
• Keep the reservoir more than ¼ full to ensure sufficient oil is available for the job.
• NOTE: It is recommended to use a vegetable-based chain oil when pruning trees. Mineral oil may harm trees. Never use waste oil, automotive oil, or very thick oils.
• These could damage the product.
• Clear the surface around the oil cap to prevent contamination.

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION (SEE PICTURE SECTION)

• WARNING! The saw chain is sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.
• The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter in the chain and the bar is about 3 mm. Pull the chain in the middle of the lower side of the bar downwards (away from the bar) and measure the distance between the bar and the chain cutters.
• Tighten the bar mounting nuts by turning it counterclockwise.
• NOTE: Do not over-tension the chain. Excess tension causes excessive wear reduces the life of the chain and could damage the bar.
• New chains could stretch and loosen during initial use. Remove the battery pack and check chain tension frequently during the first two hours of use. The temperature of the chain increases during normal operation causing the chain to stretch.
• Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as required. A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Make sure that the chain tension is correctly adjusted as specifi ed in these instructions.

CHAIN AND BAR

• After every few hours of use, remove the drive cover, guide bar, and chain and clean thoroughly using a soft bristle brush. Ensure that the oiling hole on the bar is clear of debris. When replacing dull chains with sharp chains it is good practice to flip the chain bar from bottom to top.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

• When the guide bar shows signs of wear, fl ip the guide bar from bottom to top on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life.
• The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur.

A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced:

• wear inside the bar rails that permit the chain to lay over sideways
• bent-guide bar
• cracked or broken rails
• spread rails
• Lubricate guide bars with a sprocket at their tip weekly.
• Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole.
• Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and bar rails are free from impurities.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

• Perform the following tasks at least daily:
• Bar lubrication Before each use
• Chain tension Before each use and frequently
• Chain sharpness Before each use, visual check
• For damaged parts Before each use, a visual check
• For loose fasteners Before each use, inspect and clean
• Guide Bar After each use, inspect and clean
• Complete saw Every 5 hours of operation or after each use, a complete check

ACCESSORIES

• Use only MILWAUKEE accessories and MILWAUKEE spare parts.
• Should components that have not been described need to be replaced, contact one of our MILWAUKEE service centers (see our list of guarantee or service addresses).
• If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered. State the product type and the serial number on the label, and order the drawing at your local service centers.

REPLACEMENT PARTS (BAR AND CHAIN)

• Manufacturer MILWAUKEE
• Chain 4932480177 APJ
• Guide bar 4932480171 APJ

SYMBOLS

• Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste.
• Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately.
• Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from equipment.
• Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection points.
• According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge.
• Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand for raw materials.
• Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable, recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and human health, if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner.
• Delete personnel data from waste equipment, if any.

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