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Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. A, F, H)
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you when it is not running.
CAUTION: The chain speed of this product is 8.6 m/s.
Only use chains that are rated at greater than 8.6 m/s.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
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
and 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. F.
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
sprocket cover
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shown in Fig. H.
7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest authorized service center.
The DCCS623 requires replacement 8" (203 mm) chain
DWO1DT608. Replacement 8" (203 mm) bar DWZCSB8P.
nOTE: Do not use replacement 8" (203 mm) bar DWZCsB8.
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
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.
nOTE: Do not to 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
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. 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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.
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as described in Installing the
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, rotate the chain tension
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to recede
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shows the level of the oil in the
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.
Scabbard and Wrench Storage (Fig. A, I–K)
The scabbard
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when the tool is not in use and to store the wrench
scabbard
1. To open the scabbard
pull the two halves apart.
2. Fit the scabbard
in Fig. A, I–K. Ensure that the retaining pin
scabbard
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guide bar
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3. To close the scabbard
ensure the latch
Wrench
1. Open the scabbard
2. Remove the wrench
and away from the scabbard.
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3. Store the wrench in the scabbard 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, K)
WARNING: Never operate the pruner without the
bar tip guard properly mounted on the guide bar
to prevent rotational kickback.
The bar tip guard
the end of the guide bar
objects which may cause the bar and 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, K)
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Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the
guide bar
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the pruner.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, L)
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
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, under the front hand guard
hand on the rear handle
nOTE: DO nOT hold the saw by the front hand guard
has two functions, to cover the guide bar
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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
to gain access to the wrench
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by lifting the wrench end up
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firmly secure the wrench
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reduces the chance of the chain
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from coming into contact with
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will reduce the chance of the
with the scabbard
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when transporting
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.
4
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.
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and
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as shown
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on the
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on the
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.
.
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in place.
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at
, with the right
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.