EnGLIsh
6. If damage is present on the chrome surface of the top
plates
23
or side plates
28
is removed.
CAUTION: After filing, the cutter will be sharp, use extra
caution during this process.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard.
Disconnect the electrical appliance from the power source
before cleaning.
WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation, always
keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation slots clean.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may
weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Ventilation slots can be cleaned using a dry, soft non-metallic
brush and/or a suitable vacuum cleaner. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dust mask.
Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
e
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only D
WALT-recommended accessories should be used
e
with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Products/batteries are recyclable, but if marked with the
crossed-out bin, they must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Run the batteries down completely and separate them, and
separate any light sources from the product if possible. It
is the user's responsibility to delete personal data from the
product. Then take the waste to an official waste collection
center or a participating retailer who will often accept it free of
charge. Packaging should be discarded based on the marked
material code. Operating and safety instructions should only be
discarded once the applicable product is no longer in use.
Please check with your local community/municipality for
waste management guidance. For further information, visit
www.2helpU.com and scan the above QR code.
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, file back until such damage
DCMCS565 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.
• Check that the chain brake is not engaged.
Unit shuts down
• Charge battery.
in use.
• Unit is being forced. Restart and apply
less pressure.
Battery
• Insert battery into charger until red
won't charge.
charging light illuminates. Charge up to
8 hours if battery is totally drained.
• Plug charger into a working outlet.
• Check current at receptacle by
plugging in an appliance.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected
to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
• Move charger and appliance to a
surrounding air temperature of above
4.5 ° C or below 40.5 ° C.
Bar /
• Refer to Adjusting Chain
Chain overheated.
Tension section.
• Refer to Saw Chain and Guide Bar
Oiling section.
Chain is loose.
• Refer to Adjusting Chain
Tension section.
Poor cut quality.
• Refer to Adjusting Chain
Tension section. nOtE: Excessive
tension leads to excessive wear and
reduction in life of bar and chain.
Lubricate before each cut. Refer to
Replacing the Saw Chain section.
• Chain cutters may be dulled. Refer to
Saw Chain Sharpening section.
Unit runs but does
• Chain could be installed backwards.
not cut.
Refer to sections for installing and
removing chain.
• Chain cutters may be dulled. Refer to
Saw Chain Sharpening section.
Unit does not oil.
• Refill oil reservoir.
• Clean guide bar, sprocket and sprocket
cover. Refer to Maintenance section.