Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2727-20 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 7

Chain Oil
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accessories.
Fill oil reservoir with chain oil (not
NOTICE
provided) before starting the chain-
saw and when tank is less than 1/4 full. Failure
to oil the chain will cause damage to the bar and
chain.
Check oil level frequently and fill the oil reservoir after
each full battery discharge. Use a high quality chain
oil. The oil will keep the saw chain and guide bar
properly lubricated. Never run the saw without chain
oil. Keep the reservoir more than 1/4 full to ensure
sufficient oil is available for the job. Always lightly oil
the chain when storing to prevent rust. Always empty
the oil tank when storing to prevent leakage.
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 chainsaw.
Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface, blade side
down.
3. Unscrew the oil cap.
4. Carefully fill reservoir with chain oil.
5. Tighten oil cap securely.
6. Repeat as needed during use.
7. Periodically check that the saw chain is lubricat-
ing correctly:
• With a full reservoir, hold the tool with the tip of
the guide bar pointing a a light-colored surface.
• Run the tool for approximately 30 seconds.
• An oil line should become visible on the light
surface.
• If not, remove and clean the guide bar thoroughly.
Ensure the guide bar sprocket (at the tip) rotates
freely.
• If the lubrication system still does not work prop-
erly, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
Transporting Saw
Before transporting, always:
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Place the cover over the guide bar.
3. Lock the chain brake by pushing hand guard/chain
brake forward.
OPERATION
Never cut near power lines, electric
DANGER
cords, or other electric sources. If
bar and chain jams on any electrical cord or line,
DO NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DAN-
GEROUS. Continue to hold the chainsaw by the
insulated rear handle or lay it down and away
from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the elec-
trical service to the damaged line or cord before
attempting to free the bar and chain from the line
or cord. Contact with the bar, chain, other con-
ductive parts of the chainsaw, or live electric
cords or lines will result in death by electrocution,
electric shock, or serious personal injury.
Read and understand all instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See Important Safety
Instructions "Guard Against Kickback", to avoid
the risk of kickback.
• Always wear eye protection with side shield, as
well as head and hearing protection. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above shoulder
height. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
• Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the rear handle
so that your body is to the left of the guide bar.
• Do not hold chain saw by front hand/chain brake.
Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left arm is
straight to withstand kickback.
• Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on the
rear handles and right hand on the front handle).
• Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar when operating the chain saw.
• Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward
position or on a ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of saw causing severe
injury.
• Felling a tree or cutting a log or limb that has a
diameter greater than the saw's cutting capacity
requires advanced techniques and should only
be performed by properly trained professionals.
Performing these types of cuts can cause an
accident and result in death or serious personal
injury.
• Keep the chain saw running at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw at
end of cut.
• When not in use always have the chain brake
engaged and battery removed.
• Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
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