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DeWalt DCM575 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 DCM575...
  • 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 54V CHAINSAW DCM575 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...

  • Page 7: Save All Warnings And Instructions For Future Reference

    English Batteries Chargers/Charge Times (Minutes) Weight DCB107 DCB113 DCB115 DCB118 DCB132 DCB119 DCB413 Cat # 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 NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
  • Page 8 English f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

  • Page 9: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback

    English • Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not 8 . Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting of the guide bar. plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use 9 .

  • Page 10: Chainsaw Names And Terms

    Motor Brake - A device used to stop the saw chain when the trigger is released. Your D WALT DCM575 Chainsaw is ideal for pruning • Chain Saw Powerhead - A chain saw without the saw chain applications and cutting logs up to 35 cm in diameter.

  • Page 11: Using An Extension Cable

    English Mains Plug Replacement • These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D WALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses (U.K. & Ireland Only) may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. If a new mains plug needs to be fitted: Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

  • 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

    Wh rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3 batteries of 36 Wh). Example: Battery Type 2016 XX XX The DCM575 operates on a 54 volt battery pack. Year of Manufacture These battery packs may be used: DCB546, DCB547. Refer to Description (Fig. A) Technical Data for more information.

  • Page 15: Assembly And Adjustments

    English Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not • before performing the following operations. Failure to do intended for use by young children or infirm persons this could result in serious personal injury. without supervision. The saw chain and guide bar are packed separately in the  5 ...

  • Page 16: Operation

    , with the right hand on the rear handle  13   12  WALT service center. • DCM575 requires replacement chain # DWRC1600, service Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, N–O) part number 90618541. Replacement 40 cm bar, service part WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure number 90641855.

  • Page 17: Testing The Chain Brake

    English Common Cutting Techniques WARNING: When not in use always have the chain brake engaged and battery removed. (Fig. A, P, Q, U, V, W) On / Off Switch Felling Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly The process of cutting down a tree.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    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

    WALT authorized service center. For use only with low kick www.2helpU.com. back bar and chain. Rechargeable Battery Pack Available bars and chains for DCM575: • Bar: 40 cm service part number 90641855 This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails 46 cm service part number N500117...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    English TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Unit will not start. • Check battery installation. • Check battery charging requirements. • Check that lock off is fully pushed down prior to moving main trigger. Unit shuts down • Charge battery. in use. • Unit is being forced. Restart and apply less pressure.
  • Page 24 Belgique et WALT - Belgium BVBA Tel: NL 32 15 47 37 63 www.dewalt.be Luxembourg België Egide Walschaertsstraat 16 Tel: FR 32 15 47 37 64 enduser.BE@SBDinc.com en Luxemburg 2800 Mechelen Fax: 32 15 47 37 99 Danmark WALT (Stanley Black&Decker AS)

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