Milwaukee 6215 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
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FPO
Cat. No.
No de cat.
Cat. No.
6215
HEAVY-DUTY CHAIN SAW
EXTRA ROBUSTE SCIE CHAÎNE
HEAVY DUTY SIERRA DE CADENA

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WARNING!
When using an electric chain saw, always follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES changing accessories and attach-
ments, such as saw chain and
guard.
13. Outdoor Use extension cords.
 Use only extension cords intended for
use outdoors and so marked.
14. Stay lert.
 Watch what you are doing.
 Use common sense.
 Do not operate chain saw when you
are tired.
 Keep all parts of the ody away from the
saw chain when the motor is operating.
 Before you start the saw, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting anything.
15. Check Damaged Parts.
 Before further use of the chain saw, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should e carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function.
 Check for alignment of moving parts,
inding of moving parts, reakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation.
 A guard or other part that is damaged
should e properly repaired or replaced
y an authorized service center un-
less otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this instruction manual.
 Have defective switches replaced y
authorized service center.
 Do not use chain saw if switch does
not turn it on and off.
 Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or is not
completely and securely assem led. Be
sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the trigger is released.
 When servicing use only identical re-
placement parts.
16. Guard gainst Kickback.
 WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide ar touches
an o ject (Fig. 1), or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide ar up and ack towards the
operator. Pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide ar may push the
guide ar rapidly ack towards the op-
erator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury to user.
 The following precautions should e
followed to minimize kick ack:
A. Grip Saw Firmly.
B. Hold the chain saw firmly with oth
hands when the motor is running. Use
a firm grip with thum s and fingers en-
circling the chain saw handles (Fig. 3).
RE D ND S VE LL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, e sure everyone
using this tool reads and understands this manual as well as any la els packaged with or
attached to the tool.
1. Keep Work rea Clean.
 Cluttered areas invite injuries.
 Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and a
planned retreat path from the falling
tree.
2. Consider Work rea Environment.
 Use extreme caution when cutting small
size rush and saplings ecause the
slender material may catch the saw
chain and e whipped toward you or
pull you off alance.
 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree
unless specifically trained to do so.
 When cutting a lim that is under ten-
sion e alert for spring ack so that
you will not e struck when the tension
in the wood fi ers is released.
 Do not expose chain saw to rain.
 Do not use chain saw in damp or wet
locations.
 Do not use chain saw in presence of
flamma le liquids or gases.
3. Guard gainst Electric Shock.
 Prevent ody contact with grounded
surfaces such as metal pipes or wire
fences.
4. Keep Children way.
 Do not let visitors contact chain saw or
extension cord.
 All visitors should e kept away from
work area.
5. Store Idle Chain Saw.
 When not in use, chain saws should
e stored in a dry, and high or locked-
up place, out of the reach of children.
 When storing saw, use a sca ard or
carrying case.
6. Dont Force Chain Saw.
 It will do the jo etter and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
7. Use Right Tool.
 Cut wood only.
 Do not use chain saw for purpose not
intended, for example, Dont use chain
saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or
non-wood uilding materials.
8. Dress Properly.
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can get caught in moving parts.
 Ru er gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working out-
doors.
 Wear protective hair covering to con-
tain long hair.
9. Use Safety Equipment.
 Wear safety glasses, safety footwear,
snug fitting clothing, protective gloves,
hearing protection and head protection.
10. Carry the chain saw by the front
handle with the saw stopped, fin-
ger off the switch, the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear.
11. Maintain Chain Saw With Care.
 Inspect chain saw cords periodically
and if damaged, have repaired y au-
thorized service facility.
 Keep cord clear of the chain and op-
erator at all times.
 Never carry saw y the cord or pull it
to disconnect from receptacle.
 Keep cord from oil and sharp edges.
 Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged.
 Keep tools sharp and clean for etter
and safer performance.
 Follow instructions for lu ricating and
changing accessories.
 Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
12. Disconnect chain saw when not in
use, before servicing, and when
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
C. Do not over reach.
D. Keep proper footing and alance at all
times.
E. Do not let the nose of the guide ar
contact a log, ranch, ground or other
o struction.
F. Do not cut a ove shoulder height.
G. Use devices such as low kick ack chain,
guide ar nose guards, chain rakes
and special guide ars that reduce the
risks associated with kick ack.
H. Only use replacement guide ars and
chains specified y the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
17. Power Supply
 Connect chain saw to correct voltage,
that is, e sure that the voltage sup-
plied is the same as that specified on
the nameplate of the tool.
RE D ND S VE LL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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The grounding prong in the plug is con-
nected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the tool.
The green wire in the cord must e the
only wire connected to the tool's ground-
ing system and must never e attached to
an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must e plugged into an appro-
priate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances. The plug and outlet should look
like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked Dou le Insulated do not re-
quire grounding. They have a special
dou le insulation system which satisfies
OSHA requirements and complies with the
applica le standards of Underwriters La o-
ratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard As-
sociation and the National Electrical Code.
Dou le Insulated tools may e used in ei-
ther of the 120 volt outlets shown in
Figures B and C.
Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Tools marked Grounding Required have
a three wire cord and three prong ground-
ing plug. The plug must e connected to a
properly grounded outlet (See Figure A). If
the tool should electrically malfunction or
reak down, grounding provides a low re-
sistance path to carry electricity away from
the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.
Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. A
Improperly connecting the
grounding wire can result in the
risk of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the tool.
Never remove the grounding
prong from the plug. Do not use
the tool if the cord or plug is dam-
aged. If damaged, have it repaired
by a MILWAUKEE service facility
before use. If the plug will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING
WARNING!
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Cord
2. Rear handle
3. Switch
4. Front handle
5. Hand guard / rake lever
6. Guide ar
7. Nose of guide ar
12
4
3
5
6
8
11
9
13
12
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8. Saw chain
9. Sprocket cover
10. Sprocket cover nut and washers
11. Drive sprocket
12. Oil tank cap
13. Chain tension adjusting screw
Amperes
Dou le Insulated
Symbology
Underwriters
La oratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
FPM Feet per minute
Chain Speed
1800 ft./min.
549 m/min.
Volts
C
120
Cat.
No.
6215
Specifica ions
mps
13
Guide
Bar Size
16"
406 mm
Oil Tank
Capacity
6 1/2 oz.
190 ml
Chain
Type
3/8" Pitch
Chain

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CHAIN SAW TERMINOLOGY
Grounded tools require a three wire ex-
tension cord. Dou le insulated tools can
use either a two or three wire extension
cord. As the distance from the supply out-
let increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension
cords with inadequately sized wire causes
a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss
of power and possi le tool damage. Refer
to the ta le shown to determine the re-
quired minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge num er of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cord. For
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a
higher current than a 16 gauge cord. When
using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, e sure each cord con-
tains at least the minimum wire size re-
quired. If you are using one extension cord
for more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to determine the
required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
 If you are using an extension cord out-
doors, e sure it is marked with the
suffix W-A (W in Canada) to indi-
cate that it is accepta le for outdoor
use.
 Be sure your extension cord is prop-
erly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired y a
qualified person efore using it.
 Protect your extension cords from
sharp o jects, excessive heat and
damp or wet areas.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Recommended Minimum Wire
Gauge for Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to
five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
Nameplate
mperes
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
25'
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
75'
18
18
16
14
12
10
100'
18
16
14
12
10
150'
16
14
12
12
50'
18
18
18
16
14
12
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EXTENSION CORDS
Bucking
The process of cross cutting a felled tree
or log into lengths.
Chain Brake
A device used to stop the chain saw.
Chain Saw Powerhead
A chain saw without the saw chain and
guide ar.
Clutch
A mechanism for connecting and discon-
necting a driven mem er to and from a ro-
tating source of power.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Felling
The process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Back Cut
The final cut in a tree felling operation made
on the opposite side of the tree from the
notching undercut.
Front Handle
The support handle located at or toward
the front of the chain saw.
Front Handle Guard
A structural arrier etween the front
handle of a chain saw and the guide ar,
typically located close to the hand position
on the front handle and sometimes em-
ployed as an activating lever for a chain
rake.
Guide Bar
A solid railed structure that supports and
guides the saw chain.
Kickback
The ackward or upward motion, or oth
of the guide ar occurring when the saw
chain near the nose of the top area of the
guide ar contacts any o ject such as a
log or ranch, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Kickback, Pinch (Fig. 4)
The rapid push ack of the saw which can
occur when the wood closes in and
pinches the moving saw chain in the cut
along the top of the guide ar.
Low-Kickback Chain
A chain that complies with the kick ack
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-
2000 when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws.
Normal Cutting Position
Those positions assumed in performing the
ucking and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut
A notch cut in a tree that directs the trees
fall.
Oiler Control
A system for oiling the guide ar and saw
chain.
Rear Handle
The support handle located at or toward
the rear of the saw.
Fig. 4
Kickback, Rotational (Fig. 5)
The rapid upward and ackward motion of
the saw which can occur when the mov-
ing saw chain near the upper portion of
the tip of the guide ar contacts an o ject,
such as a log or ranch.
Fig. 5

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A
B
Fig. 7
A
Fig. 6
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
A guide ar which has een demonstrated
to reduce kick ack significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain
A chain that complies with the kick ack
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-
2000 when tested with specific chain
saws. It may not meet the ANSI perfor-
mance requirements when used with other
saws.
Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that
cut the wood, and that is driven y the
motor and is supported y the guide ar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) (Fig. 6)
The pointed tooth or teeth (A)for use when
felling or ucking to pivot the saw and
maintain position while sawing.
Switch Linkage
The mechanism that transmits motion from
a trigger to the switch.
Switch (Fig. 7)
A device that when operated will complete
or interrupt an electrical power circuit to
the motor of the chain saw (A).
Switch Lockout (Fig. 7)
A mova le stop (B) that prevents the unin-
tentional operation of the switch until manu-
ally actuated.
TOOL ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before per-
forming any assembly, adjust-
ments, maintenance or service.
Contact a MILWAUKEE service
facility for LL repairs. Use only
specifically recommended
accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
3. Fit guide ar onto the two mounting
studs (E) and fit the chain tensioning
pin (D) into the smaller hole in the guide
ar.
4. Fit chain over the drive sprocket (F)
with the cutting edges facing the direc-
tion of rotation (G).
5. Fit the chain into the groove in the top
of the guide ar, start from the ack
and work toward the front. Rotate the
nose sprocket (H) if necessary.
6. Replace sprocket cover.
djusting chain (Fig.10)
1. Loosen retaining nut on sprocket cover
and retighten finger tight.
2. Remove slack in chain y pulling up on
nose and adjusting the tensioning
screw (A) so that the chain touches
the ottom of the guide ar along the
entire length.
Fig. 9
H
G
Fig. 10
1/8"
Mounting the guide bar and chain to
the power head unit (Fig. 8 & 9)
A
F
A
B
C
E
D
Fig. 8
1. Remove retaining nut and washers (A)
and remove the sprocket cover (B).
2. Adjust the chain tensioning screw (C)
so that the chain tensioning pin (D) is
a out 1/2" from the sprocket side of
the slot as shown.
3. While supporting the saw y the nose,
pull down on chain. If the chain will
clear the guide ar y a out 1/8" and
snap ack to the ottom of the guide
ar, the chain is properly tensioned.
Tighten retaining nut firmly with the
wrench provided.
4. Run the saw without cutting, unplug
the saw and recheck the tension e-
fore use.
NOTE: Too much tension will urn the
guide ar and damage the chain. Too
little tension will allow the chain to leave
the guide ar and may cause personal
injury. A new chain will stretch when
used and will require readjustment later.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. lways unplug the
saw before attaching or remov-
ing accessories. The use of any
accessory other than those spe-
cifically recommended for use
with this saw may be hazardous.
OPERATION
Cutting with the chain saw
This chain saw is designed to cut wood
and wood products only. Do not use this
saw to cut wood or wood products if nails,
screws, metal plates, or any other mate-
rial other than wood is in the material. You
may damage the tool and may cause per-
sonal injury.
Holding the chain saw (Fig. 11)
Always grip each handle with the thum
and fingers encircling the handle as
shown.
Fig. 11
Using the chain saw
Always e sure of your footing and hold
the chain saw firmly with oth hands while
the motor is running.

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APPLICATIONS
A
Fig. 12
Chain oil (Fig. 12)
Proper lu rication prolongs chain and guide
ar life. In warm weather use a SAE-30
weight oil. In colder weather use SAE-20
or SAE-10 weight oil. Use only clean oil to
prevent damage to the automatic oiler. Un-
screw the cap (A) and fill oil tank efore
use.
utomatic oiler
Catalog num er 6215 Chain Saw is
equipped with an automatic oiler. The oiler
is preset at the factory to provide continu-
ous guide ar lu rication while the saw is
running. To check if oiler is working prop-
erly, hold the nose of the chain saw a out
4" from the log and run the chain saw. If
the oiler is working properly the log should
e spotted with oil.
Chain brake (Fig. 13)
The chain saw is equipped with a rake
that is actuated y the movement of the
hand guard/ rake. The movement of the
hand guard/ rake opens a spring loaded
switch that interrupts the power and me-
chanically stops the chain until the hand
guard/ rake is returned to the operating
position.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the chain
rake from the saw. Using the chain saw
without a chain rake will prohi it the users
a ility to stop the chain a ruptly and may
increase the risk of personal injury.
B
A
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Operating
position Braking position
djusting chain brake
The rake should e checked for normal
operation efore each period of use.
Push the hand guard/ rake into the rak-
ing position.
If the rake doesn't stop the chain a ruptly
when it is applied, the rake needs
adjusting. Take the saw to an authorized
MILWAUKEE service center for repair and/
or adjustment.
Starting and stopping the chain saw
(Fig. 14)
To start the chain saw, push in the lockout
utton (A) and pull the trigger (B).
To stop the chain saw, release the trigger.
Beware of Kickback (Fig. 15 & 16)
"Kick ack" is the term used to descri e the
sudden, rapid ackward and/or upward
motion of the chain and guide ar. Pinch
Kickback (Fig. 15) is the rapid ackward
movement of the saw which can occur
when the wood closes in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along the top
of the guide ar. Rotational Kickback
(Fig. 16) is the rapid upward and ack-
ward motion of the saw which can occur
when the moving saw chain near the up-
per portion of the tip of the guide ar con-
tacts an o ject, such as a log or ranch.
Fig. 15
 If the guide ar and chain are pinched
the saw will tend to e pulled into the
wood and not thrown toward you.
Reducing the chance of rotational
kickback
 Do not cut with the tip of the guide ar.
 Check the work area and avoid acci-
dentally rushing the tip against wood.
Cut one piece of wood at a time and
check to make sure that while cutting
one piece that the nose doesn't acci-
dently come in contact with another
piece of wood or other o struction.
Preparing for Kickback
The operator should do everything pos-
si le to reduce the chance of kick ack (see
a ove). The operator should also do ev-
erything possi le to e prepared for kick-
ack if it occurs.
Correct grip (Fig. 17)
The correct grip will help the operator keep
control of the saw. Fig. 17 shows the cor-
rect grip on the saw with the thum and
fingers encircling the front handle.
Fig. 17
Fig. 16
Fig. 18
Reducing the chance kickback
 Use recommended guide ar and chain,
others may not reduce kick ack.
 Make sure chain is sharp and properly
lu ricated. Dull, improperly sharpened,
and/or unlu ricated chains can cause
kick ack.
 Allow saw to come to full speed e-
fore applying it to the cut.
 Keep saw running when removing it
from the cut.
Reducing the chance of pinch kickback
Always try to cut in a downward motion,
with the ottom side of the chain and guide
ar. This will reduce the chance of kick-
ack in two ways:
 If you are cutting downward on
ranches or ucked logs , the cut will
tend to open up as you go and reduce
the chance of pinching the chain and
guide ar.
Body position (Fig. 18)
 Plant feet firmly on solid ground.
 Hold saw with left arm straight with
el ow locked.
 Stand to left side of
cut, out of the kick-
ack path of the
saw.
 Cut within a com-
forta le controlled
reaching distance
at chest height or
elow.
Pinch Kickback
Rotational
Kickback

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Basic cuts
1. Support log in a sta le position.
2. Check for adequate clearance for cut.
3. Allow saw to come to full speed e-
fore cutting.
Overbucking, or cutting down through
log (Fig. 19)
1. Place lower end of spiked umper
against the log.
2. Pivot saw into the cut and allow it to cut
its way down.
3. Reposition spiked umper lower down
and repeat working down the log until
through the cut.
Fig. 20
Felling a Tree
Work area (Fig. 21)
 Do not fell trees y roads, power lines,
or uildings without permission from
appropriate authorities. Traffic control
or other preparations may e neces-
sary. If a felled tree contacts a power
line do not go near it. Notify the power
company and provide a warning for
others.
 Keep ystanders, coworkers, pets etc.
at a distance at least twice the height
of the tallest tree eing felled.
Notching (Fig. 23)
1. Make a lower horizontal notching cut
a out 1/3 of the way through the tree
(A). This will help to avoid pinching of
the saw chain or guide ar when the
second cut is made.
2. Make an angled cut to finish the notch
(B).
Felling back cut (Fig. 24 & 25)
1. Make a horizontal felling ack cut 2"
a ove the initial notching cut so that
there will e a 2" "hinge" (A) created in
the tree. Do not cut through the hinge.
The hinge prevents the tree from twist-
ing and falling in the wrong direction
when felled.
Fig. 21
B.
A.
Fig. 23
Fig. 26
A
Fig. 19
Underbucking, or cutting up from the
bottom of a log (Fig. 20)
Most cuts should e made according to the
over ucking instructions. But, in some situ-
ations, it may e necessary to cut with the
top of the guide ar.
1. Be prepared for a "pushing" action from
the saw. Keep in mind instructions
listed under "preparing for kick ack".
2. Allow saw to come to full speed.
3. Lift the saw into the cut in a controlled
motion.
 When ucking and felling operations are
eing performed y two or more per-
sons at the same time, the felling op-
eration should e separated from the
ucking operation y a distance of at
least twice the height of the tree eing
felled.
 Check intended cut area for nails, fence
wire, stones etc. and remove these
materials efore cutting.
Retreat path (Fig. 22)
 Before eginning to fell a tree, clear
retreat paths (A) at 45º angles to the
line of the fall (B).
B
A
A
Fig. 22
 The operator should e on the uphill
side of the terrain when felling a tree.
Toward the end of the cut, e prepared
for the tree to roll or slide down the hill.
 The wind speed and direction and the
shape of the tree and its lim s will af-
fect the direction of the fall. If unsure
of any this information, call a profes-
sional for help.
NOTE: When cutting larger diameter
trees, as the felling ack cut
progresses, drive nonmetallic (wood
or plastic) wedges into the felling ack
cut (B). These wedges help to keep
the felling ack cut open and reduce
the risk of the tree "leaning ack" onto
the guide ar and chain. Continue to
add wedges as needed until felling ack
cut creates the 2" "hinge".
2. Usually the tree will egin to fall as you
complete the felling ack cut. However
if it does not, remove the saw and drive
nonmetallic wedges (B) into the felling
ack cut until the tree egins to fall.
3. Remove the saw from the cut, stop the
motor and put the saw down. Watch
out for falling lim s and move away
from falling tree following the retreat
path. Watch your footing as you move
away from the tree.
Limbing a tree (Fig. 26)
"Lim ing" is removing the ranches from a
fallen tree.
1. Cut the smaller upper lim s of the tree
first and let the larger lower lim s hold
the tree off of the ground.
2. Cut lim s under tension in a direction
so that the tension causes the cut to
open up rather than pinch the chain
and guide ar.
Usually this means cut lim s under ten-
sion from the ottom (A).
3. Do not remove the larger supporting
lim s until the tree is ucked into shorter
logs. See directions elow.
2"
2"
A
Fig. 24
B
Fig. 25

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MAINTENANCE
Bucking a log
When ucking a log, (cutting it into lengths)
it is important to make sure your footing is
firm and your weight is evenly distri uted.
In general, try to have the log raised and
supported near the cut. Having the log
raised and supported near the cut will re-
duce inding and kick ack.
If bucking log on hill (Fig. 27)
The operator should e on the uphill side
of the cut so when the cut off piece rolls,
it rolls away from the operator. Do not let
the chain come into contact with the
ground. Toward the end of the cut reduce
cutting pressure, maintain firm grip, and e
prepared for log to roll away from the saw
and the operator.
Fig. 27
Fig. 28 A
If log supported on one end (Fig. 29)
If log supported on one end cut 1/3 of the
way through the log from the ottom (A)
and finish the cut from the top (B). Cutting
this way will make the cut off portion fall
away cleanly and easily.
If log supported along entire length
(Fig. 28)
If log supported along entire length, such
as on the ground, cut from the top (A) roll
log over and finish the cut. Rolling the log
over and finishing the cut from the top will
prevent the cutting into the ground where
the dirt and stones will dull the chain.
Fig. 29 B
A
Fig. 30
B
A
If log supported on both ends (Fig. 30)
If log supported on oth ends cut 1/3 of the
way through the log from the top (A) and
finish the cut from the ottom (B). Use ex-
tra caution to make sure that the chain saw
does not ind up in the cut.
After completing the cut, wait for the saw
chain to stop efore moving the saw. Al-
ways stop the motor efore continuing to
another tree.
Setting the Depth (Fig. 33)
The front part (A) of the cutter link is de-
signed to limit the depth of cut of the tooth.
Fig. 33
A
 If the tooth is limited too much, the chain
saw will not cut as effectively as it
can.
 If the tooth is not limited enough, the
tooth will take too ig a ite and contri -
ute to kick ack.
File the front of the cutter link so that it is
.025" lower than the cutting tooth.
The Clutch (Fig. 34)
This chain saw is equipped with a disc
clutch designed to protect the motor from
overload. It has een preset at the factory.
The clutch should slip when the saw is
ogged down in a cut. If the clutch slips
during a normal cut, or does not slip when
the saw is ogged down in a cut, adjust it
as follows.
1. Engage the rake.
2. Remove the sprocket cover.
3. Note the stamped mark on the flange
(B).
Under normal usage, your chain saw will
require regular inspection and maintenance.
Examine the saw for dirt and de ris that
might prevent safety and anti-kick ack de-
vices from working properly. Inspect the
saw and its safety devices to determine
that it will operate properly. Failure to fol-
low the maintenance procedures indicated
elow or the removal of safety devices
may increase the risk of injury.
Cleaning guide bar, chain and chain
brake
Remove the guide ar and chain after each
use or as needed to clean out chips and
de ris from the sprocket area. Clean guide
ar groove, soak in light oil and wipe clean.
Clean out chips and de ris from the chain
rake after each use or as needed. Check
the rake for normal operation efore each
use. See "Cleaning" for further cleaning
instructions.
Sharpening chain (Fig. 31 & 32)
Use a 5/32" diameter round file to sharpen
cutter links (A).
 Fig. B shows the link from the front.
 Fig. C shows the link from the top.
Fig. 31 A
A
B
90° 30°
C
Fig. 32
Fig. 34 B
A
E
D
C
Replacing the chain
To replace the chain, refer to instructions
under Assem ly. Use only Low-Kick ack
saw chains that meet the ANSI B175.1-
2000 kick ack requirements, other chains
may not reduce kick ack. Refer to your
MILWAUKEE catalog for proper replace-
ment parts.
4. Rotate the adjusting olt flange (A) so
that the mark on the flange (B) lines up
with the next reference mark on the
thrust washer (C).
If the clutch is slipping during a normal
cut, tighten the adjusting olt flange to
the next mark clockwise (E).

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If the clutch is not slipping when it
should, for example when the saw is
ogged down in a cut, loosen the ad-
justing olt flange to the next mark coun-
terclockwise (D).
5. Replace the sprocket cover and make
a few test cuts and readjust if neces-
sary.
Tighten the clutch only enough that it
will not slip during a normal cut, ut slips
when the saw is ogged down. If re-
peated slippage occurs after adjusting,
take the chain saw to an authorized
MILWAUKEE repair facility for adjust-
ment or repair.
Inspecting guide bar (Fig. 35)
Periodically inspect the guide ar for wear.
A, B, and C show cross-section view of
guide ars.
Fig. 35
ABC
Maintaining Tools
Keep your tool in good repair y adopting a
regular maintenance program. Before use,
examine the general condition of your tool.
Inspect guards, switches, tool cord set and
extension cord for damage. Check for
loose screws, misalignment, inding of
moving parts, improper mounting, roken
parts and any other condition that may af-
fect its safe operation. If a normal noise
or vi ration occurs, turn the tool off imme-
diately and have the pro lem corrected
efore further use. Do not use a damaged
tool. Tag damaged tools DO NOT USE until
repaired (see Repairs).
Under normal conditions, relu rication is
not necessary until the motor rushes
need to e replaced. After six months to
one year, depending on use, return your
tool to the nearest MILWAUKEE service
facility for the following:
 Lu rication
 Brush inspection and replacement
 Mechanical inspection and cleaning
(gears, spindles, earings, housing,
etc.)
 Electrical inspection (switch, cord,
armature, etc.)
 Testing to assure proper mechanical
and electrical operation
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug your tool before
performing any maintenance.
Never disassemble the tool or try
to do any rewiring on the tool's
electrical system. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for
LL repairs.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury,
electric shock and damage to the
tool, never immerse your tool in
liquid or allow a liquid to flow
inside the tool.
Cleaning
Clean dust and de ris from vents. Keep
the tool handles clean, dry and free of oil
or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean your tool since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plas-
tics and other insulated parts. Some of
these include: gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flam-
ma le or com usti le solvents around
tools.
Repairs
If your tool is damaged, return the entire
tool to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
FIVE YEAR TOOL
LIMITED WARRANTY
Every MILWAUKEE tool is tested efore
leaving the factory and is warranted to e
free from defects in material and work-
manship. MILWAUKEE will repair or
replace (at MILWAUKEEs discretion),
without charge, any tool (including attery
chargers) which examination proves to e
defective in material or workmanship from
five (5) years after the date of purchase.
Return the tool and a copy of the purchase
receipt or other proof of purchase to a
MILWAUKEE Factory Service/Sales
Support Branch location or MILWAUKEE
Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid
and insured. This warranty does not cover
damage from repairs made or attempted
y other than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, a use, normal wear and tear,
lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Battery Packs, Flashlights, and Radios are
warranted for one (1) year from the date
of purchase.
THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES
DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF PROFITS.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OR
CONDITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
MERCHANTABLILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that
vary from state to state and province to
province. In those states that do not allow
the exclusion of implied warranties or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, the a ove limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty applies to the United States,
Canada, and Mexico only.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the tool before
attaching or removing
accessories. Use only specifically
recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories refer
to your MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog
or go on-line to www.milwaukeetool.com.
To o tain a catalog, contact your local dis-
tri utor or a service center.
Cat. No. 48-58-0030
3/8" (9.5 mm) Pitch chain
Cat. No. 48-09-5051
16" (406) Guide ar
 A shows a guide ar in good condition.
The edges that the chain moves on are
square and even.
 B shows a guide ar that the edges
are rounded and worn. If the guide ar
looks like this it should e replaced.
 C shows a guide ar that one edge is
worn unevenly. If the guide ar looks
like this it should e replaced.

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AVERTISSEMENT!
Lorsque vous utilisez une scie à chaîne électrique, observez toujours les
règles de sécurité de base afin de minimiser les risques dincendie, choc
électrique et blessures corporelles.
RÈGLES GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ 10. TR NSPORTEZ L SCIE À CH ÎNE
EN L TEN NT P R S POIGNÉE
FRONT LE EN POSITION D RRÊT.
TENEZ LES DOIGTS À LÉC RT DE
L DÉTENTE, L GLISSIÈRE DE
GUID GE ET L CH ÎNE VERS
L RRIÈRE.
11. PRENEZ SOIN DE L SCIE À CH ÎNE.
 Vérifiez ponctuellement les cordons
et sils sont en mauvais état, faites-les
remplacer à un centre-service
MILWAUKEE accrédité.
 Tenez les cordons à lécart de la scie
et de lutilisateur.
 Ne transportez pas la scie en la tenant
par le cordon et ne tirez pas sur le
cordon pour la dé rancher.
 Protégez les cordons de lhuile et des
arêtes tranchantes.
 Vérifiez ponctuellement les cordons
de rallonge et remplacez-les sils sont
en mauvais état.
 Pour un rendement meilleur et plus
sécuritaire, gardez loutil propre et la
chaîne ien affûtée.
 Suivez les instructions de lu rification
et dinstallation des accessoires.
 Gardez les poignées sèches, propres
et exemptes dhuile ou de graisse.
12. DÉBR NCHEZ L SCIE
LORSQUELLE NE SERT P S, V NT
DEN F IRE LE SERVICE ET DEN
CH NGER LES CCESSOIRES OU
LES PIÈCES DOUTILL GE TELS L
CH ÎNE ET LE G RDE-CH ÎNE.
13. CORDONS DE R LLONGE POUR
LEXTÉRIEUR.
 Nemployez que des cordons de
rallonge destinés à lusage à lextérieur
et marqués à cet effet.
14. SOYEZ VIGIL NT.
 Surveillez ce que vous faites.
 Servez-vous de votre on sens.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à chaîne si vous
êtes fatigué.
 Gardez vos mem res à lécart de la
scie quand le moteur est en marche.
 Avant de mettre la scie en marche,
assurez-vous que la chaîne nest pas
en contact avec quelque chose.
15 VÉRIFIEZ LÉT T DES PIÈCES.
 Avant dutiliser la scie à chaîne,
inspectez soigneusement les gardes
et les autres pièces pour y déceler
des défauts ou vous assurer que la
scie fonctionnera correctement.
 Vérifiez lalignement des pièces mo-
iles pour éliminer les causes possi les
de grippage, déceler les ris de pièces,
vices de montage et toute autre cause
pouvant affecter le fonctionnement de
la scie.
 Si un garde ou toute autre pièce est
défectueuse, il faut le faire réparer ou
remplacer à un centre-service
MILWAUKEE accrédité, à moins quil
nen soit indiqué autrement ailleurs
dans ce manuel.
 Faites remplacer les interrupteurs
défectueux par un centre-service
MILWAUKEE accrédité.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à chaîne si un
interrupteur fonctionne mal.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à chaîne si elle
est en mauvais état, incorrectement
réglée ou quelle nest pas entièrement
montée de façon àêtre sécuritaire.
Assurez-vous que la scie à chaîne
sarrête lorsque vous relâchez la
détente.
 Pour le service, nemployez que des
pièces de rechange identiques.
16. PRÉVENEZ LE MOUVEMENT DE
RECUL.
 ATTENTION! Le mouvement de recul
peut survenir lorsque le nez ou le out
de la glissière de guidage vient en con-
tact avec un o jet (Fig. 1) ou lorsque
lentaille se referme et coince la chaîne
de la scie (Fig. 2).
LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS ET CONSERVEZ-LES POUR Y RÉFÉRER AU BESOIN.
Assurez-vous que lutilisateur de cet outil prenne connaissance de ce manuel dinstructions
et des étiquettes accompagnant loutil ou apposées sur celui-ci.
1. G RDEZ L IRE DE TR V IL
PROPRE.
 Les endroits encom rés sont un ris-
que daccident.
 Ne commencez pas un a attage avant
davoir dé arrassé laire de travail,
assuré votre équili re et planifié un
moyen dévacuer le point de chute de
lar re.
2. TENEZ COMPTE DE
LENVIRONNEMENT.
 Soyez très prudent lorsque vous taillez
de fines ranches ou des roussailles.
Les tiges fines peuvent se prendre
dans la chaîne de la scie, vous frapper
ou vous faire perdre léquili re.
 Ne vous servez pas dune scie à
chaîne dans un ar re, à moins de
posséder la dextérité nécessaire.
 Lorsque vous taillez une ranche sous
tension, prévenez leffet de ressort et
la possi ilité dêtre frappé par la
ranche au moment du tronçonnage.
 Nexposez pas la scie à chaîne aux
intempéries.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à chaîne dans
des endroits mouillés ou humides.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à chaîne en
présence de liquides ou de gaz
inflamma les.
3. TTENTION UX CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES!
 Évitez le contact du corps avec les
o jets mis à la terre, tels les tuyaux ou
les clôtures métalliques.
4. ÉLOIGNEZ LES ENF NTS.
 Ne laissez personne toucher à la scie
ou au cordon de rallonge.
 Éloignez les spectateurs de laire
da attage.
5. R NGEZ L SCIE QUE VOUS
NUTILISEZ P S.
 Lorsquelle nest pas utilisée, la scie à
chaîne devrait être rangée dans un
endroit sec, verrouillé ou hors de
portée des enfants.
 Pour ranger la scie, placez-la dans un
fourreau ou un coffret.
6. NE FORCEZ P S L SCIE À CH INE.
 La scie offrira un meilleur rendement
et sera plus sécuritaire si elle est
employée pour les usages auxquels
elle est destinée.
7. EMPLOYEZ LE BON OUTIL.
 Ne taillez que du ois.
 Nutilisez pas la scie à dautres us-
ages que ceux pour lesquels elle a été
conçue. Par exemple, ne vous en
servez pas pour couper du plastique,
de la maçonnerie ou des matériaux
autres que du ois.
8. H BILLEZ-VOUS CORRECTEMENT.
 Ne portez pas des vêtements amples
ou des ijoux qui pourraient se pren-
dre dans les pièces en mouvement.
 Des gants de caoutchouc et des
chaussures à semelles antidérapantes
sont recommandés pour travailler à
lextérieur.
 Couvrez-vous la tête pour retenir et
protéger les cheveux longs.
9. UTILISEZ DE LÉQUIPEMENT DE
SÉCURITÉ.
 Portez des lunettes de protection, des
chaussures sécuritaires, des
vêtements ien ajustés, des gants de
travail, des protège-oreilles et un
casque protecteur.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2