DeWalt DCCS674 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Common Cutting Techniques
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This DCCS674 chainsaw is not intended to be used on
the ground, therefore this manual does not contain
instructions for felling trees, limbing and bucking trees.
For instructions on these techniques when using other
DeWALT chainsaws refer to the instruction manuals for
those DeWALT chainsaws. For a copy of those DeWALT
chainsaw instruction manuals please contact DeWALT.
Call 1‑800‑4‑
DeWALT (1‑800‑433‑9258) or visit our
website: www.dewalt.com
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WARNING: These in‑tree instructions apply to
DeWALT top‑handle chainsaws, designed exclusively
for in‑tree cutting applications by certified tree service
professionals specifically trained to do so in accordance
with ANSI Z133 and TICA training materials.
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WARNING: Blocking can result in injury. It should only
be performed by a trainedperson.
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WARNING: Recommended that first time users should
practice cutting logs on a saw horse or log cradle.
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WARNING: Do not work in trees with high
windconditions.
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WARNING: Ensure all bystanders are clear of the fall
area before starting operation.
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WARNING: Always keep yourself and your equiqment
clear of the material being removed.
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CAUTION: Be sure battery is fully charged before
working in a tree.
Pruning
1. Make the first cut from the under of the limb, underbuck
(1/3 diameter) to avoid splintering as shown below.
2. Then make the second cut from the top of the limb,
overbuck (2/3 diameter), to meet 1st cut as shownbelow.
NOTE: The limb will fall, ensure you are clear of it before
completing the cut.
3. Make the finishing cut, flush against the main trunk as
shown below.
2nd CUT OVERBUCK
(2/3 DIAMETER) TO MEET 1st CUT
(TO AVOID PINCHING)
1st CUT UNDERBUCK
(1/3 DIAMETER)
AVOID SPLINTERING
FINISHING CUT
AGAINST TRUNK
the saw will stop and the overload LED
7
will illuminate.
To restart saw, you must release the trigger switch
3
before the saw will restart. Begin your cut again this time
with less force. Allow the saw to cut at its ownpace.
Starting the Chain Saw (Fig.S)
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WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ONposition.
Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly with
both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling bothhandles.
1. Ensure a fully charged battery pack
20
is installed.
2. Engage the chain brake. Push the chain brake/front hand
guard
10
forward until it clicks intoplace.
3. To turn the unit on, push the On/Off button
5
.
NOTE: The unit will power off after 60 seconds if the
trigger switch has not been activated. You will need to
press the On/Off button
5
again.
4. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard
10
towards the
front handle
2
.
5. Flip the the lock off lever
4
forward, and squeeze the
trigger switch
3
.
6. Once the unit is running, you may release the lock
offlever
4
.
7. In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the trigger.
8. To stop the saw chain between cuts, release thetrigger.
NOTE: The unit will power off if the trigger switch has not
been activated within 60 seconds. You will need repeat
steps 2 through 5 to start the unit.
NOTE: If too much force is applied while making a cut
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WARNING: When not in use always have the chain
brake engaged and batteryremoved.
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CAUTION: Maximum saw chain speed is 23.6m/s.
Setting the Chain Brake (Fig.O)
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain braking system
which will stop the chain quickly in case ofkickback.
1. To engage the chain brake, push the chain brake/front
hand guard
10
forward until it clicks intoplace.
2. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard
10
towards the
front handle
2
into the “set” position as shown in Fig.O.
3. The tool is now ready touse.
Testing the Chain Brake (Fig.A, K, O)
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WARNING: Make sure to set chain brake beforecutting.
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operatescorrectly.
1. Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw
chain
12
is clear of theground.
2. Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
sawon.
3. Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle
2
so the back of your hand comes in contact with the chain
brake/front hand guard
10
and push it forward, toward
the workpiece. The saw chain should stopimmediately.
NOTE: If saw does not stop immediately, stop use of tool and
bring it to an authorized service center nearestyou.
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WARNING: Recommended that first time users should
practice cutting logs on a saw horse or log cradle.

DeWalt DCCS674 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCCS674
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English