DeWalt DCCS623B User Manual

ENGLISH
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Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle
15
, under the front hand guard
3
, with the right
hand on the rear handle
14
.
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.
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.
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
6
reduces the chance of the chain
5
at
the end of the guide bar
4
from coming into contact with
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
6
will reduce the chance of the
chain from touching the ground.
Scabbard and Wrench Storage (Fig.A, I–K)
The scabbard
12
has two functions, to cover the guide bar
4
when the tool is not in use and to store the wrench
13
.
Scabbard
1. To open the scabbard
12
, lift up on the latch
25
and
pull the two halves apart.
2. Fit the scabbard 
12
onto the guide bar
4
as shown
in Fig. A, I–K. Ensure that the retaining pin
29
on the
scabbard
12
aligns with the retaining hole
30
on the
guide bar
4
.
3. To close the scabbard 
12
, close the two halves and
ensure the latch
25
is secured to the notch
26
.
Wrench
1. Open the scabbard 
12
to gain access to the wrench
13
.
2. Remove the wrench
13
by lifting the wrench end up
and away from the scabbard.
3. Store the wrench in the scabbard when finished. First
install flat screwdriver end of the wrench into the retaining
slot
27
and then press the wrench end down until the
retaining clips
28
firmly secure the wrench
13
in place.
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.
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
10
shows the level of the oil in the
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
11
. Fill the reservoir with the recommended bar and
chain oil until the oil level has reached the top of the oil
level indicator
10
.
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.
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
7
as described in Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chainsection.
3. To remove the saw chain
5
, rotate the chain tension
screw
9
in the front of the housing using the flat
screwdriver end of the wrench. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
4
to recede
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
6
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
7
shown in Fig.H.
7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
SawChain.
NOTE: DO NOT hold the saw by the front hand guard
3
.
Transporting Pruner (Fig.A, K)
• Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the
guide bar
4
with the scabbard
12
when transporting
thepruner.

DeWalt DCCS623B Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCCS623B
Category	Pole Saw
Language	English