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Kobalt KCS 4080-06 Manual

80v lithium-ion brushless 18-in chain saw
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ITEM #1359953
80V LITHIUM-ION BRUSHLESS 18-IN CHAIN SAW
MODEL #KCS 4080-06
Español p. 33
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST,
Monday - Friday.
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  • Page 1 ITEM #1359953 80V LITHIUM-ION BRUSHLESS 18-IN CHAIN SAW MODEL #KCS 4080-06 Español p. 33 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications......................2 Package Contents........................3 Symbols..........................4 Safety Information ........................6 Preparation ........................... 12 Know Your Chain saw ...................... 13 Operating Instructions ....................... 14 Care and Maintenance......................23 Troubleshooting........................31 Warranty ..........................31 Replacement Parts List...................... 32 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Bar length 18 in.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Chain saw Scabbard Battery Charger Wrench...

  • Page 4: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their mean- ing. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not DANGER avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. • Use only Kobalt 80-volt batteries. (KB 280-06, KB 2580-06, KB 380-06, KB 480-06). 3. PERSONAL SAFETY •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INFORMATION • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. • Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. 6. SERVICE • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replace- ment parts.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION • Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback. • Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery, causing loss of control.
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION Kickback WARNING Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION • Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    PREPARATION Before beginning to operate this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to operate the product. Unpacking This product has been shipped completely assembled. •...

  • Page 13: Know Your Chain Saw

    KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Rear handle Safety lock Trigger Front handle Guard/Chain brake Low kickback chain Guide bar Chain cover lock nuts Adjustment screw Chain cover...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery The battery will only be half charged when it is pur- chased. Before using the chain saw for the first time, place the battery in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manuals.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting and stopping the chain saw WARNING Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. A. To start the chain saw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw. •...
  • Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. • Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. • Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals. •...
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after it is felled. • Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in- tended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstruc- HINGE tions in your planned path of retreat.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bucking Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. • Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Cut only one log at a time. •...
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Overbucking Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. Underbucking Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log;...
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the pruning. When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill Bucking a log side of the log. when cutting through to maintain com- plete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handle.

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
  • Page 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain & Bar Assembly During use, the chain will stretch and become dull. Debris and saw dust can also collect underneath the bar cover. Use the following steps to maintain your chain saw and chain. WARNING Before performing any maintenance, make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw . Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the old chain from the bar. 7. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straight- en any kinks. The cutters should face in the direc- Cutters Chain Rotation tion of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.
  • Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16. Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock nuts (J) by turning them with the wrench (O). The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
  • Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain maintenance Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharp- ening when the wood chips are small and powdery, 1/32 in.
  • Page 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. • Remove filings from the file with a wire brush. WARNING •...
  • Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Top plate filing angle • CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide TOP PLACE marks to align file properly to produce correct top FILLING ANGLE plate angle. LESS THAN 30° MORE THAN 30° 30˚ • LESS THAN 30°...
  • Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Use a 1/32 in. • (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding Depth Gauge Jointer the front.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    This 80 V Lithiuim-Ion Brushless 18 in. Chain saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If you believe that the Kobalt 80 V Lithiuim-Ion Brushless 18 in. Chain saw is defective at any time during the specified warranty period, simply call our Warranty service (1-888-356-2258) along with proof of purchase.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Chain cover assembly 341102042 Chain 322041075 C3200303-00 Chain cover lock nut 332012029 Printed in China...

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