DeWalt DCMCS574 - Assembly and Adjustments; Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack; Fuel Gauge Battery Packs

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ENGLISH
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. D)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
15
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
15
with the rails inside the tool’s
battery housing
14
(Fig. D).
2. Slide it into the battery housing until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock
snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
16
and firmly pull the
battery pack out of thetool.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig.C)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
19
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.

WARNING: Use only DeWALTFATMAX battery packs
andchargers.
16
Battery release button
17
Wrench
18
Date code
Intended Use
The DCMCS574 chainsaw is designed for cutting logs up to
40cm indiameter.
The DCMCS575 chainsaw is designed for cutting logs up to
45cm indiameter.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids orgases.
These chainsaws are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed trigger switch
2
Lock-off lever
3
Chain brake / front hand guard
4
Guide bar
5
Saw chain
6
Sprocket cover
7
Bar lock nuts
8
Chain tensioning screw
9
Oil level indicator
10
Oil cap
11
Guide bar scabbard
12
Rear handle
13
Front handle
14
Battery housing
15
Battery Pack
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code
18
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2021XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
g
Wear earprotection.
f
Wear eyeprotection
Wear head protection.
Wear gloves.
Wear proper foot protection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity or leave
outdoors while it israining.
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should
beavoided.
Rotational direction of the sawchain.
Always use two hands when operating thechainsaw.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any maintenance
on the tool, remove the battery from thetool.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed soundpower.