EarthWise CCS30008 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CORDLESS 18 VOLT CHAIN SAW
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CCS30008
Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions
and otherinformation
contained in this manual.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use,
noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these
instruc~ons and review frequently priorto use and
in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS -Don't use chain
sawin rain, damp or wet locations.
Do not operate chain saw
in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignitefumes.
DRESS PROPERLY-Don1 wearloose clothing
or jewelry.
Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use ofrubbergloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
-Wear safety glasses with side
shields
or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Use face
or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
USE
RIGHT APPLIANCE -Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it
is intended.
DANGER: Ifchain jams on any eleclfical cord orline, DO NOT
TOUCH THE BAR AND CHAIN! THEY CANBECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERYDANGEROUS. Release the
unitin thesafest manner possible. Disconnecl the damaged
electrical cord orline
from the powersource. If possible, do so
If
in doub~ caM an electrician or the electrical contractorfor
Failure to heed this Dangerwill result in serious
personal injuryand possible death.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS -Before further use of the
chain saw, a guard or otherpart that is damaged should be
carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and
any other condition that may affect its opera-
tion. A guard
or other part that is dam;lged should be prop-
erty repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
DON'T OVERREACH -Keep properfooting and balance at
all times,
LIGHTING -Only operate saw
in daylight or good artificial light.
Make sure power source is removed when clearing jammed
material
from blades.
DISCONNECT CHAIN
SAW from the po,,,,,r supply when not
in use
or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leaveunattended.
Always wear
ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing.
Regular users should have hearing checked regularly
as
chain saw nOise can damage hearing.
KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY -All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
, CAUTION: Never
use guard as a handle, Nevergrasp the unit
by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -Don't carry the chain
sawwith linger
On switch. Be sure switch is offwhen installing
battery pack.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep
both hands on handles when power is on.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material
to be
cut when blades are moving. Make sure switch is off
when clearing
jammed material from blades. Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up
or holding the saw.
CAUTION: Chain coasts after turned off.
DON'T FORCE CHAIN SAW
-It will do the job betterand with less
likelihood
of a risk ofinjuryatthe rate for which it was designed.
STAY
ALERT -Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate chain
saw when you are tired or under
the influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
STORE IDLE CHAIN SAW INDOORS-When not in use, the
chain saw should
be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked
-up place, out of reach
of children.
MAINTAIN
SAW WITH CARE -Keep cutters sharp and clean
for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oit and grease.
WARNING: Some dust created by this productcornains chemicals
known tothe State ofCalifornia
to cause cancer, birth defecls or
ather reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
-compounds in fertilizers
-compounds
in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially
designed
to filter out microscopic particles.

ASSEMBLY
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UNPACKING
This product requires
no assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any aCt.l<>ssoties from the box
Make sure that ali items liS/ed in !he packIng list are included.
Inspect the productcarefully to make sure no breakage ordamage
occurred duling shipping.
Do not discard the material until you have carefully
inspected and satis«,ctc,rily operated the
prOduct.
, WARNING: If any parts are or missing do not operata
this productuntil the parts are Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious persona! injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing. please call
1-800-313-5111 for assIstance.
PACKING
LIST
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
-Charger and Battery Pack
Blade Cover
-One bottle of oil
-Instruction Manual
OPERATING
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TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the
yourfingers. (Once
the tool is running, you can
lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
. WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read instruction manual before
using, save
instruction manual.
Keep hands away fncm chain.
Keep hands
on handles. Don't overreach
A
good, firm gnp on the saw with both handswill help you maintain
control. Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with your right hand
whe!~.er you are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left
hand over and around the front handlebar, and your left thumb
under
the front handlebar.
Make sure you follow the instructions In maintenance for putting
oil in the chain ssw.
.
CAv'TION: Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar
._.. and chain. Thetype of the chain oil is #32 lubricant. One bOttle of
3.5 fl. oz. (10OmI) #32lubricanl 0,1 is included In the package,
One minute ofuse will consume approx. 0.15 fl. oz. (5mI) of oil.
NOTE: II Is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use.
To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank _r each use. When
staring the unit for a long period
of lime (3 months or be
sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on
chain and bar sprocket.
WARNING:
Do Not use the chain saw with any type ofaccessory
or attachment
SUCh usage might be hazardous.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
00 not operate charn saw in a tree, on a ladder, or on a scaffold;
this is extremely dangerous.
CAUTION: Chain coasts afterturned off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush, saplings or
limbs under
tenSion, because slender and tense material may
catch the
saw and be whipped toward you, pull you off balance or
spring back.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this type of tool to make
you careless Remember that a carelessfraction ofa second
is
suffiCient to inflict serious injury.
BefOre you start the unit. makesure the chain saw is notcontacting
any object
! WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip of t~e guide baror when
the wood closes in and pinches the chain
saw in the cut. Contact
at the upper portion
Of the tip of the guide bar can caUSe the
chain to dig inlo
the object and stop the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightening fast. reverse reaction which kicks the guide
barup and back toward the operator.
lithe chain saw is pinched
alonglhe
top ofthe guide bar. Ihe gUide bar can be driven rapidly
baCk toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of
saw control whiCh can result in serious injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
saw. As a chain
saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs
free from accident orinjury.
The
following precautions should befollowed to
minimIze kickback:
Always grip the sawfirmly with both hands. Hold the saw
firmly with bOth hands when the unit is running. Place your
right hand on the rearhandle
and your left hand on the front
handle with your thumbs and fingers encirCling me chain
saw handles. A f<rm grip togelherwlth a s!Jffleftarm will help
you maintain control of the s""if kJckback occurs.
2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose ofthe guide bar
contact a
log, branch, fence orany other obstruction that
could
be hit while you are operating the saw.
3. Always cut with the unrt running at full speed. Fully squeeze
the throttle triggerand maintain a
steady cutting speed.
Push and PulI- This reaction force is always opposite 10 the
direction the chain
is moving where wood contact is made. Thus,
the operatormust be ready to control the PULL when cutting
on
the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the
top edge.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

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OPERATING
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
ProperCutting Stance
Weight Should be balanced with both feel on solid ground.
Keep lell arm with elbow loelced in a "straight arm" position to
withstand any kickback force.
Your body should always beto the left of the chain line.
Basic Cutting Procedure
Small trees up to 6-7inches in diameterare usually cut In a single
cut Large trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
WARNING: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the
saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the sawand
save yourself.
WARNING: PeriodiCally glance
at the top ofthe tree during the
back-cut to assure the tree is going to fall in
lIle desired direction.
Practice culling a few small logs using thefollowing technique
to
Ihe "feel" of using the saw before you begin a major sawing
Take the proper stance in front of!he wood with the saw
oft
the trigger and letthe chain accelerate to full speed
entering the
cut
Hold the saw finnly with both hands. keep your left hand
on the tronl handle and your right hand
rear hand~e so that
yourbody is to the left of the chain line.
Keep the unit running the
entine time you are cutting, maintain a
steady speed.
Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure.
Ifyou force the cut, damage
to the bar, Chain, or unit can result.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end ofthe cut.
When felling a Iree, keep everyone a safe diSlance from the
cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should
be
at leasttwice the height ofthe largest trees in the felling area.
If the tree makes contact with any utility Ii ne, the utility company
should be notified immediately.
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.
WARNING: Check the tree for damaged
or dead branches that
could fall and M you during felling.
WARNI
NG: Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
FELLING A TREE
When
buc~;ng and felling operations are being perfonmed by two
or more persons, at the same lime, \he felling operaton should be
separated from the bucking operation
by a distance of at least
twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not befelled
in a manner thal would endanger any person, striKe any utility line
or cause any property damage. ~ the tree does mak~ contact with
any utility line. the utility company should be notifted immediately.
Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route (or routes
in
case the intended route is blocked); clear the immediate area
around the tree and
make sure there are no obstructions in your
planned path of retreat. A clear path of
safe retreat is approxi-
mately 135 planned line offall. The retreat path
should diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall. r
Before felling is started. consider the force and direction of the
wind,
the lean and balance of the tree, and the locanon of large
limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will
fall.
Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural
line offall.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the
terrain
as the tree is likely to roll orslide downhill after it is felled.
Remove
dirl loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the
tree where felling are to be made.
NOTCHED UNDERCUT
-Cut a notch about 113 diameter of the
tree, perpendicularto the direction
of the fall. Make the cuts of
the notch
so tney intersect at a right angleto the line offall. This
notch should be cleaned out
to leave a straight line. To keep the
weight
of the wood offthe saw, a~vays make the lower cut of the
notch before the uppercut.
WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until the hazard has
WARNING: Do not cut down trees hallirg
an extreme lean orlarge
trees that have rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have
these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy eqUipment, then
cutthem
up.
FELLING BACK-CUT
The back-cut is always made level and horizontal, and
at a
minimum of2 inches (5cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch.
Nevercut through to the notch. Always leave a band
of wood
between the notch end
back",ut (approximately 2 inches (5cm)
or 1/10 the diameterof the tree). This is called "hinge" or "hinge
wood." It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or
twisting or shoal-back
Of the tree off the stump.
On large diametertrees, stop the back cut before a is deep
enough
for the tree toeitherfall or settle back on !he stump.
Then inser! soft wooden
or plastic wedges into the cut so they do
not touch tl'le chain. The wedges can be driven in, little
by little, to
help jack the tree over.

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OPERATING
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
As the tree starts to fall, step Ihe chain saw and put it down
immediately. Relreatalong the cleared path. but watch the action
In case something tails yourway. Be alert fer ovemead limbs or
branches that may fail and watch your fo03ng.
WA.RNING: Never cut through to the notch
When making a
back-cut The hinge contmls the fall
of the tree, this is a section
of wood between the notch and back.;::ut.
BUCKING
Bucking is
the tenn used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired
log length.
Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is
distrtbuted evenly on both
feet
Cut only one log at a time Support small logs on a saw horse or
another log while bucking.
Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that
no objecls can contactthe
guide barnose and chain during cutting, !his can cause kickback
When on a slope, always stand
on the uphill side of the
log. complete control of the chain saw when cutting
through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end
of the
cut without relaxlng your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let
the chain contact the ground. After compleling the cut, wait for the
saw chain to sop before you move !he chain saw. Always stop the
motor before moving from tree to tree.
BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
When the log
is supported along its entire length. rt should be cut
from the top
or over-bucking.
""'hen the log
is supported on one end. cut 113 diameter from
the underside
or under-bucking. Then make the finishing cut by
over-bucking
to meet the first cut
As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The saw can become
pinched
or hung in the log if you make the fJrst cut deeperthan
113 of the diameter of the log.
Give special attention
to logs under stress to prevent the bar and
chain from pinching.
When bud<ing on a slope. always stand on
the uphill side of the
log.'A'hen "cutting through." to maintain complete control of the
chain saw, release
the cutting pressure near the end of the cut
without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the
Chain comact
the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the
saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw, Always stop
the motor before moving from tree to tree.
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
UNDER-BUCKING-Begin on the under side of me lag "i!h the top
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under-
bucking. the saw
"ill tend to push bad< at you. Beprepared for t'1is
reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain contmL
LlMBING
Umbing
is removing branches from a falien tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a finn grip.
Always makesure your
fOoting is saQJre and yourweight is distributed
evenly on both
feet
Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off
the ground while cutting.
Limbs should
be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the
work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from
the bottom up to aVOid
binding the chain saw.
Keep the tree between you and
the chain saw while limbing. Cut
from the side
of the tree oppOSite the branch you are cutiing.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand
on ladders. platfonns, a log.
or in any position which can cause
you
to lose your balance or control of the saw.
PRUNING
Pruning
is trimming limbs from a live tree.
Work slowly, keeping both hends on the chein saw
wilh afirm grip.
Always make sum yourfooting is secure and your weight is distributed
evenly
on both feet
When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut
next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further
out to reduce the weight This prevents stripping the bark from the
main member.
Under-buck the branch 113 through for yourftrst cut
Your second cut should over-buck to drop the branch off.
Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main
member so the bark will grow back
to seal the wound.
SPRINGPOLES
A sprtngpole is any log. branch, rooted stump,
or sapling which is
bent undertension by other wood so !hat it springs back if the
wood holding
it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump
has a high potential
of springing back to the upright position during
the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for
springpoles, they are dangerous. They could result in severe or
fatal injury.

OPERATING
CHAIN TENSION AND MAINTENANCE
CHAIN TENSION
Stoo me engine before setting the chain tension. Ma"'e sure the
guide bar screw isloosened tofinger tigh~ tum 1t\e chain tensloner
ctockwise to toosionthe chain. A cold chain wi~ be oorrectly ten-
sioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the
cI1ain is snug, bul it can be turned by hand wHhoul binding.
Chain must be re-tensioned wheneverthe fiats on the dhvs links
hang out ofthe bar groove.
During
nonmal saw operation, the temperature of the cI1aln will
Increase, The dlive links
01 acorrectly tensioned warm chain wiil
hang approximately .050 in. (1.25mm) out of the bar groove, Be
aware that chain tensioned while
wanm, may be too tight upon
cooling, Check the "cold tension" before next use,
NOTE: A new chain tends to stretCh, check chain tension frequently
and tension as required,
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Disconnectfrom the power supply and make sure the
chain has stopped before you do any woli<: on the saw,
For smooth and fast culling, chain needs lJ:) be maintained properly, The
chain requires sharpening when the wOOd chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be famed through the wOOd during cutting, or the chain
cuts to one Side, Duling maintenance of your chain rernembe.~
-Improperfiling angle of the side plate can increase the fiskof
severe kickback
Raker (depth gauge) clearance,
Too low increases the potential for kickback,
Not low enough decreases cutting ability,
-
If cutter meth have hit hard objec!s such as nails and stones, or
have
been abraded by mud orsand on the wood, have service
dealer sharpen chain
NOTE: chain,
If signs of wear or damage are present in
the drive sprocket for wear or damage when
have the drive sprocket replaced by
an
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS
8e careful
10 file all cutters to the spacified angles and to the
same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters
are uniform.
Wear gloves for protection,
Prope~y tension the chain pno,to
sharpening, Refer
to "Chain Tension Section" earlier in this
manual.
Do all ofyourfiling at the midpoint ofthe bar.
Use a 5132 in, diameterround file and holder.
Keep
the fila level with the top plate
ofthe tooth. Do not let the file dip or
rock, Using light butfirm pressure,
stroke towards
the front comer of
the
tooth,
Using light butlirm pressure, stroke
towards the front comer
of the tooth.
lilt file away from the stael on aacl1 return stroke.
Put alew fil:'" strokes on every tooth, File alilef!hand cutters in
one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand
cutters in the opposlte direction,
OccaSionally remove filing from
the file with a wire
brush,
WARNING: Improper ellain sharpening increases the potential
of kickback,
WARNING: Failure to replace or repair damaged chain
can cause
serious inlury.
WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the
cham,
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
Co!!'ec!
30 degrees -File holders are mali<:ed with guide marks to
align file propany to produce top plate angle,
less than 30 degrees-for
cross cutting,
More than 30 degrees -feath-
ered edge dulls quickly,
SIDE
PLATE ANGLE
Cocec! - 80 degrees produced automatically if correct diameter
file is
used in file holder.
Hook -"Grabs'
and dulls quickly,
Increases poter.tial 01 kickback.
Results from using afile with a
diameter too
small, or file held
to
low,
Backward Slope -Needs too much
feed pressure, causes excesslve
wearto bar and chain. Results from
using afile with a diameter
too large, ortile held too high
DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE
The
depth gauge Should be
maintained at a clearance of .025 in,
(0,6 mm), Use a gauge tool
for checking the gauge
clearances
Every time the cI1ain is flied, cI1eck the depth gauge clearance
Use a fiatfile and adepth gauge jointer to lower all gauges
unffonmly. Depth gauge jOinters
are available in ,020 in, to .035 In,
(0,5 mm to 0,9 mm), Use a
025 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge
jointer. After lowering each
depth
gauge, restore ortginal shape by
rounding !he front. 8e careful not
to damage adjoining drive links
with the edge of the file,
Depth gauges must be adjustad wfth
the fiat file in the same direction the
adjoining cutter was filed wfth the
round file. Use care notto contact
cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges,

CHARGING THE BATIERY PACK
Charge the battery paCk only with the charger provided.
Allow
at least 5-6 hours of charge time before lnttial use of the
chain saw,
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 vo~s, 60Hz, AC only
The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between
23 and 1 D4 degrees F
The battery should
be charged in a cool. dry piace.
2 to 3 iniiial charging/discharging cycles may be required to
achieve maximu'll run time/capacity,
Do no! atlempt to open the charger orthe unit There are no
customer serviceable parts inside, Return to any authOfized
Earthwlse'I'M service center.
CO NOT incinerate battery paCks ellen Ifttley are severely damaged
or
completely wom out They can explode in a fire causing injury,
Use the battery charger Indoors only,
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to
prevent damage to the charger dUJing a power surge,
When fully charged, the battery can be safeiy stored in temperatures
down to -40 degrees F for a pertod of upto two weeks, before
requiring Charging, Fully charge battery packevery 30 days,
If over a period of ~me the battery pack qUickly runs down afterafull
5-6 hour charging period, a replacement battery pack is needed,
To prevent penmanent damage to the battery. never store in a
discharged condition,
WINTER STORAGE - Fully recharge for the 5-6 hours before
storage
and then again every 30 days,
Since the battery will not develop e memory, it does not have to
be fully discharged before recharging,
A
small leakage ofliquid from the battery cells may occur under
extreme
usage, charging ortamperature conditions, This does not
indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin,
a, Wash quickly with soap and water.
b, Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice
of
vinegar,
c Ifthe battery liquid In your eyes, ftush them with
clean water for a of10 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention,
rOCHARGE
Plug the chargerInto a standard household electrical outlet INSTALL BATTERY PACK
battery pack in yourchain saw (see picture). Ensure the
PlaCiil battery pack in Charger, Vilhan properly connected, the red
latches on each side ofthe battery paCk snap in place and battery
charger Indicator light (LED) will glow. peck
is securely C011nected to chain saw,
NOTE: The charger Indicator light will glow red continuously while
charging, then when fully
Charged will glow green,
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
Press both latchas on side of battery pack to releasa battery from
chain saw (sea picture),
RECHARGI~'G
Recharge the battery as soon as the cutting power of your cordless
chain saw is no longer effective,
Avoid running the battery into full discharge (draining the
batterl completely).
Follow the procedure outlinad.
ReCharging tha battery pack according 10 these instructions should
ensure maximum battery life.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Remove tha battery
pacl< from the Chain saw, Cover the tenminals With heavy duty adhesive tape. Do
not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any components. This product contains
nickel-cadmium batieries which must
be recycled or disposed ofproperly, Local, state orfederal laws
may prohibit disposaf ofthesa batteries in ordinary trash,
The RBRC seal on the nickel-cadmlum battery pack indicates that the costs to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful
life has already been paid by The Greall States CorporationiAmerican Lawn Mower Company, It isillegal to plaes spent ni-cad
batteries in the local municipal solid waste or in the trash, RBRC in cooperation with The Great States CorpOlaiioniAmertcan
Lawn Mower Company has provided an environmentally fliendly and easy way to recycle spent ni-cad batteries, Just contact
an authortzed Eart!1wise'" service center, your local recycling center orcall1.800,8,BA TTERY for infonmation on where to
drop off the spent batiery.

MAINTENANCE
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If you drop the chain saw. carefully inspect it for damage. If the
blade
is bent, housing cracked. or handles broken or if you see any
othercondition that may affect the saw's operation, contact your
local Authorized Service Center
for repairs before putting it back
into use,
Make sure the battery is detached from then use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never any liquid get
inside the tool: never immerse any part
of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY.
repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be parformed by an
authOrized service center
or other qualified service organization,
always using identical replacement parts.
CAUTION: Do not at any time let brakefluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, panetrating oiis, etc.. come
in contact with plastiC
parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken
or
destroy plastic.
Ensure that the plastiC blade cover is
in placa when stonng.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion
of metals Do not store the tool on
or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
For smoot!1 and fast cutting, chain needs to ba maintained proparly.
The chaln requires sharpening when the
WQod chips are small and
powdery, the
Chain must be fOrced through the wood during cut-
ting,
or the chain cuts to one side. Refer to instructions earlier in
this manuat for instructions on properly sharpening
the chain.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The chain
is a~tomatiOOlly lubricated.
Use only new chain oil specifica!ly formulated for chainsaws.
Neveruse wasted oil, low quality oil,
or insufficient oil. This could
damage the
p~mp; the bar and the chain which may result in serious
injury.
oil level bafore each work session, refill if lass than
Yo full.
If the lubrication system does not work properly, check if the oil filter
and all oil-ways
afe clean and frea from obstrucUons. If it is still not
working, contact
an authorised service center.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, raverse it on the saw to
distribute Ihe wear for maXimum bar life. The bar should be cleaned
every day
of use and chacked for wear and damage.
Feathering
or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear.
Such faults should
ba smoothed with a file as soon as they occur.
A
bar with any of the following faults should be replaced.
-Wearinside the
bar rails which penmils the chainto layover sideways.
-Bent guide bar
-Cracked
or broken rails
-Spread rails
In addition,
guide bars with a sprocket at theirtip must ba lubricated
weekly with a grease syringe
to extend the guide bar Ufe. Using a
grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole.
Tum the guide bar and check thatthe lubrication holes and chain
groove are free from impurities.
Problem
- Unit does not run
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking
~ Motor runs but Chain is
not rotating
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSible Cause Possible Solution
-Baltery not making contact -Check battery is fully inserted
-
Lock off notfully operated - CheCK that lock offis fully forward prior 10
-Battery not installed properly moving trigger
-Battery notQharged -Check battery installation
Check batten} charging requirements
-Check tension
for over-tight condition -Adjust chain tension
-Chain oit tank empty -Fill
tank with chain oil
Chain tension too tight
-Check guide
bar and chain for damage
-Adjust chain tension
-Replace damaged
bar and chain with identical
replacement parts
or contact an authorized
sef'lice center for repair.
CALL US FIRST II
Call
us first with questions about operating or maintaining your chain
saw aI1.800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time, or send [email protected].

I FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CCS300011
Input
.... 18 V, DC Only
Bar Length .. .8" Oregon Bar
Weight. . .5.9 lb.
, Automatic oiling pump system Protective bar cover" Soft grip handle"
CHAIN
\
BATTERY PACK
HAND GUARD
FRONT HANDLE
Oil TANK CAP
TRIGGER RELEASE BUTTON

WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CORDLESS ELECTRIC MODELS
This product is manufactured for The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. The Great States
Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers
for over 100years and
itwarrants to the original owner that each new product and service part
is free from defects in material and workmanship
and agrees
to repair or replace underthis warranty any defective product or part from the original date of purchase for one
(2) years except for the conditions and circumstances listed below. Proof of purchase (original dated sales receipt) must
accompany all warranty claims.
THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER:
Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold "as is", sold Expendable items
thai become worn during normal use.
reconditioned, or used as rental equipment
Cosmetic defects that donot interfere with tool functionality.
Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained
In the operators manual. Freight costs from customer to vendor.
Damage
or liability caused by shipping, improper han- Repair and transportation costs of products or parts
dling, improperinstallation, incorrect voltage or improper detennined not to be defective.
,,;ring, improper maintenance, improper modification, or
the use of accessolies and/or attachments not specifi- ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
cally recommended. LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT
FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION
Repairs necessary because
of operator ahuse or negli- OF THE PRODUCT. Some stales do not allowthe
gence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, or
exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty
store the product according to the instructions in the lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
operator's manual.
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL
Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive USE VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
humidity. corrosive environments and materials, or
other contaminants.
The Great States Corporation
Amelican Lavm MowerCompany
830 Wooster Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone [phone]
www.reelin_com/earthwise
In a continued commitmentto improve quality, the Manufacturerreserves the light to
makecomponent changes or design changes when necessary.