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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Sharpening the cutters

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and

to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only

when all cutters are uniform.

Make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw

before you work on the saw.

CAUTION

WARNING

The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective

gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to

prevent serious personal injury.

Note:

• Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or dam-

age are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorized service

center.

•

If you do not fully understand the correct procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the

instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace

with a recommended low-kickback chain.

• Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to

Adjusting The Chain Tension.

• Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round file and holder.

Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.

• Keep the file level with a top plate of the tooth. Do not

let the file dip or rock.

• Using light but firm pressure. Stroke towards the front

corner of the tooth.

• Lift the file away from the steel on each return stroke.

• Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand

cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side

and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction.

• Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

PARTS OF A CUTTER

Top Place

Rivet Hole

Heel

Gullet

Cutting Corner

Side Plate

Depth Gauge

Toe

Summary of Contents for KCS 120-06

Page 1: ...EM 0506890 MODEL KCS 120 06 Français p 32 Español p 63 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date ...

Page 2: ...s 12 Care and Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 30 Warranty 30 Replacement Parts List 31 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar length Chain pitch Chain gauge Chain type Guide bar type Chain oil tank capacity Unit weight without 4A battery 12 in 30 4 cm 3 8 in 9 5 mm 0 05 in 1 27 mm 91PJ045X 120SDEA041 6 8 oz 200 ml 7 1 lbs SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 3: ...kobalttools com 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Chain saw 1 B Scabbard 1 C Battery 1 D Charger 1 A B C D ...

Page 4: ...and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw and the blade Safety Footwear Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Kickback DANGER Beware of kickback Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the saw properly wi...

Page 5: ... or catch the chain or underbrush Secure hair so it is above shoulder level SymbolS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product Save these Instructions SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situa...

Page 6: ...re the cell may explode check with local codes for possible special disposal instruction Do not open or mutilate the batteries released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and ...

Page 7: ... tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also WARNING Proposition 65 Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry product...

Page 8: ...m obstructions Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log branch fence or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw Always cut with the unit running Fully squeeze the trigger switch and maintain cutting speed Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw With a basic understanding of kickback you can redu...

Page 9: ... 1 1991 As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used Push and Pull This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made Thus the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and PUSH when cutting along the top edge SAFETY I...

Page 10: ...lly inspected and satisfactorily operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use ...

Page 11: ... to your chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference PART DESCRIPTION E Safety lock F Trigger switch G Front handle H Low kickback chain I Guard J Guide bar K Chain tension knob L Chain cover lock knob M Battery release button N Oil cap G H K F M I J L E N ...

Page 12: ...jury Adding bar and chain lubricant Use a bar and chain lubricant not included with this product It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required Note Chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added The level should also be checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled as needed Remove oil cap N Ca...

Page 13: ...n the OFF position before inspecting adjusting or performing maintenance on any part of the chain saw Read understand and follow the instructions contained in the charger manual WARNING C M To install the battery 1 Align the battery C with the battery opening 2 Insert the battery into the battery opening until the battery release button M locks into place 3 Push down on the battery until it locks ...

Page 14: ...w Preparing for cutting A Proper grip on handles See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection Hold the saw firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the motor is running The...

Page 15: ...end of the cut Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings Leave this operation for professionals Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand Never allow any part o...

Page 16: ... bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person strike any utility line or cause any property damage If the tree does make contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified immediately Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or sli...

Page 17: ... Notched Undercut Cut a notch about 1 3 the diameter of the trunk on the side of the tree Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line To keep the weight of the wood off the saw always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut Note Never cut through to the notch Always leave a band of wood between th...

Page 18: ...ut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Do not let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Bucking with a wedge If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain you should use the wedge to hold the cut ...

Page 19: ...om a fallen tree Work slowly keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting Limbs should be cut one at a time Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help Keep the work area clean and safe Branches unde...

Page 20: ...k the branch 1 3 through for your first cut Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height hire a professional to perform the pruning WARNING When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log when cutting thro...

Page 21: ...perator WARNING Cutting springpoles A springpole is any log branch rooted stump or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed On a fallen tree a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump Watch out for springpoles they are dangerous SPRI...

Page 22: ...of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is re quired Replacing the guide bar and chain WARNING DANGER Never start the motor before installing the guide bar chain chain cover and chain cover lock knob Without all these parts in place the clutch can fly off or explode exposing the user to possible serious injury WARNING To a...

Page 23: ...er Place the chain drive links into the bar groove Note Make certain of direction of the chain Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar Note When placing the bar on the bar studs ensure that the adjusti...

Page 24: ...ock knob The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but it can be turned by hand without binding Note If the chain is too tight it will not rotate Loosen the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the chain tensioning knob 1 4 turn counterclockwise Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock knob Ensure that th...

Page 25: ...enance Use only a low kickback chain on this saw This fast cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained For smooth and fast cutting maintain the chain properly The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting or the chain cuts to one side During maintenance of the chain consider the following Impr...

Page 26: ... procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the instructions that follow have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace with a recommended low kickback chain Tension the chain prior to sharpening Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension Use a 5 32 in 4 mm diameter round file and holder Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar Keep the file level with a top plate ...

Page 27: ...ial of kickback Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury Top plate filing angle CORRECT 30 file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle LESS THAN 30 for cross cutting MORE THAN 30 feathered edge dulls quickly 30 80 TOP PLACE FILLING ANGLE SIDE PLATE FILLING ANGLE CORRECT INCORRECT LESS THAN 30 MORE THAN 30 Left hand...

Page 28: ... held too low Backward Slope Needs too much feed pressure causes excessive wear to the bar and chain Results from using a file with a diameter too large or file held too high Side plate angle Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1 32 in 0 6 mm Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances Every time the chain is filed check the depth gauge clearance Depth Gauge Jointer Flat ...

Page 29: ... reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar rails that permits the chain to l...

Page 30: ... described herein This 40 V Lithiuim Ion Cordless 12 in Chain saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship If you believe that the 40 V Lithiuim Ion Cordless 12 in Chain saw is defective at any time during the specified warranty period simply return the 40 V Lithiuim Ion chain saw along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replace...

Page 31: ...epartment at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday PART DESCRIPTION PART A Charger 29413 B Side cover 341101072 C Tension knob 341091072 D Screw 32206590 E Tightening knob 341081072 Printed in China Kobalt is a registered trademark of LF LLC All Rights Reserved B A C D E ...

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