WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, read
and follow all safety instructions
provided with this accessory and your saw.
Kickback can occur with any saw chain. Guard
against kickback, which may result in severe
injury, by using your saw safely at all times.
Always wear proper PPE.
REPLACEMENT LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw. As a saw user, you should take several steps
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
by taking proper precautions as given below:
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• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-
ing and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use saw for cut-
ting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials.
Use of the saw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain
in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sud-
den reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control
circling the saw handles, with both hands on the
saw and position your body and arm to allow you
•
to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the saw.
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by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement guide bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
•
•
• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the unit is running.
•
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Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing
the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Always be aware of what you are doing when using
the saw. Use common sense.
Do not operate the
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Maintain the unit with care.
Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
product. If you loan someone this product, loan them
these instructions also.
Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate every situa-
tion that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not
use this tool if you do not understand these operating
instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capabil-
ity; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained professional
for additional information or training.
Cat. No.
49162723
SPECIFICATIONS
For use with ............................... M18 FOPH-CSA
Bar Length .........................................254 mm (10")
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing
the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Bar Groove Width ..........................1.1 mm (0.043")
Chain Type ........................................Low Kickback
Chain Pitch ..................... 9.5 mm (3/8") Low Profile
Chain Drive Teeth ................................................40
REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE
SAW CHAIN AND BAR
WARNING
Before use, read manual and labels of
the power head. Important assembly
and use instructions are provided in the power head
manual. Connect the attachment to the power head
in accordance with the power head manual.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories.
CAUTION
Chain is sharp. Always wear protective
2.
3. Remove the drive cover by removing the guide bar
nuts using the adjustment tool.
gloves when handling the chain.
Use Low Kickback Saw Chains -
The rakers (depth
gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimise the force of a
kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging
in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only use replace-
ment chain that is equivalent to original chain or has
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life,
they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra
caution should be used.
1. Remove the battery pack.
4.
5.
Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise with the adjustment tool.
6.
Pull the guide bar off of the guide bar bolts and unloop
the chain from the drive hub.
CAUTION!
Saw Chain
is sharp.
Remove the chain from the guide bar groove.
CAUTION!
Saw Chain is sharp. Inspect guide bar
for cracks or wear; replace if damaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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