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1. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
2. Remove chain assembly cover
the Guide Bar and Saw Chain section.
3. To remove the saw chain
screw
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in the front of the housing using the flat
screwdriver end of the wrench. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
reduces the tension on the chain so that it may be removed.
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain and lift the
worn saw chain out of the groove in the guide bar.
5. Ensure guide bar is installed with the bar tip guard
positioned as shown in Fig. E.
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 chain
assembly cover
shown in Fig. G.
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7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest authorized service center.
The DCMPS520 requires replacement 8" (203 mm) chain DT20693.
Replacement 8" (203 mm) bar DT20694.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. A)
Auto Oiling System
This pruner 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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pruner. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove
the battery from the pruner and refill the oil tank with the
correct type of oil.
2. Always empty oil tank when finished cutting.
3. Always empty oil tank before storing this unit.
nOTE: Do not operate this pruner 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
Fill the reservoir with the recommended bar and chain
oil until the oil level has reached the top of the oil level
indicator
.
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2. Refit the oil cap and tighten clockwise.
3. Periodically switch the pruner off and check the oil
level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being
properly oiled.
Guide Bar Cover and Wrench Storage
(Fig. A, H–J)
The guide bar cover
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has two functions, to cover the guide
bar
4
when the tool is not in use and to store the wrench
as described in Installing
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5
, rotate the chain tensioning
to recede and
4
6
shows the level of the oil in the
guide Bar Cover
1. To open the guide bar cover
pull the two halves apart.
2. Fit the guide bar cover
in Fig. A, H–J. Ensure that the retaining pin
bar cover
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guide bar
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3. To close the guide bar cover
ensure the latch
Wrench
1. Open the guide bar cover
wrench
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2. Remove the wrench
away from the guide bar cover.
3. Store the wrench in the guide bar cover when finished. First
install flat screwdriver end of the wrench into the retaining
slot
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and then press the wrench end down until the
retaining clips
Bar Tip Guard (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never operate the pruner without the
bar tip guard properly mounted on the guide bar to
prevent rotational kickback.
The bar tip guard
at the end of the guide bar
objects which may cause the bar and saw chain to kickback
towards the operator. In addition to reducing the chance of
kickback, the bar tip guard
chain from touching the ground.
Transporting Pruner (Fig. A, I)
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Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the guide
bar
4
with the guide bar cover
the pruner.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
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.
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, K)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle
, under the front hand guard
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13
.
on the rear handle
nOTE: DO nOT hold the saw by the front hand guard
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, lift up on the latch
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onto the guide bar
aligns with the retaining hole
.
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, close the two halves and
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is secured to the notch
12
to gain access to the
.
13
by lifting the wrench end up and
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firmly secure the wrench
6
reduces the chance of the saw chain
4
from coming into contact with
will reduce the chance of the
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when transporting
3
.
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English
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and
4
as shown
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on the guide
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on the
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.
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in place.
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, with the right hand
.
3
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