DeWalt XR DCM565 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig.D)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
12
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
12
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
9
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
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of
charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
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.
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Oil cap (not shown)
Intended Use
The DCM565 chainsaw is designed for cutting limbs or logs up
to 26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
On/Off switch
2
Lock-off lever
3
Chain brake / front hand guard
4
Guide bar
5
Saw chain
6
Sprocket cover
7
Battery Pack
8
Bar adjust locking knob
9
Chain tensioning knob
10
Oil level indicator
11
Guide bar scabbard
12
Rear handle
13
Front handle
14
Battery housing
15
Battery release button
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code
18
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2022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.

DeWalt XR DCM565 Specifications

General

Battery Voltage	18V
Bar Length	30 cm
Weight	3.6 kg
Power Source	Battery
Oiling System	Automatic
Chain Brake	Yes
Tool-Free Chain Tensioning	Yes
Battery Compatibility	18V XR