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60V 16-INCH CORDLESS

CHAINSAW

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a load)

is 60 volts. Normal voltage is 54 volts.

WEAR CSA APPROVED

EYE PROTECTION

WEAR EAR

PROTECTION

WEAR A

FACE MASK

5 Year Limited Warranty on tool

3 Year on battery and charger

Summary of Contents for 5240-050

Page 1: ...MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Maximum initial battery voltage measured without a load is 60 volts Normal voltage is 54 volts WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WEAR EAR PROTECTION...

Page 2: ...put 63 V d c 2 5 A NEED ASSISTANCE Call us on our toll free customer support line 1 833 818 4111 Technical questions Replacement parts Parts missing from package BENCHMARK 60V HAND HELD TOOL HAS A 2 S...

Page 3: ...evices on This Chainsaw Chain 11 Brake 11 Low Kickback Saw Chain 12 Guide Bar 12 Additional Warnings 12 Technical Data 15 Functions 15 Delivery Parts 16 Installation 16 Install the Guide Bar and Saw C...

Page 4: ...enance and Storage 26 Cleaning 26 Replacing the Bar and Chain 26 Disassemble the Worn Bar and Chain 27 Assemble the New Bar and Chain 27 Adjust the Chain Tension 27 Chain Maintenance 27 Guide Bar Main...

Page 5: ...cause serious injury if broken during the operation of a power tool Use hearing protection particularly during extended periods of operation of the tool or if the operation is noisy WEAR A DUST MASK T...

Page 6: ...ower tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side...

Page 7: ...Hold Always use two hands when operating the Chainsaw Be Aware of Water Do not expose or operate the tool in rain Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current V Volt Voltage T5A Protective 5A l...

Page 8: ...abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric sh...

Page 9: ...of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Pow...

Page 10: ...battery packs Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAINSAW Keep all parts of the body away from the...

Page 11: ...object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator Pinching the...

Page 12: ...s Fig 1 FIG 1 Place the chainsaw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions that could come in contact with the bar and chain are in the immediate vicinity Disengage the chain bra...

Page 13: ...tive sample of chainsaws below 3 8 c i d specified in ANSI B175 1 The bumper drive link Fig 2 also helps deliver low kickback performance Bumper Drive Link Cutter Type FIG 2 CAUTION As saw chains are...

Page 14: ...cape path from the falling tree When felling keep bystanders at least two tree lengths away Keep proper footing and balance at all times A chainsaw is intended for two handed use Serious injury to the...

Page 15: ...ainsaw can cause premature bar chain and or sprocket wear as well as a broken chain or bar leading to kickback chain throw or the ejection of material Never use the guide bar as a lever A bent guide b...

Page 16: ...13 2 lbs Battery Pack Model 5350 018 Battery Capacity 60 V DC 2 5 Ah Battery Charger Model 5350 020 Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 150 W Output 63 V d c 2 5 A FUNCTIONS 1 Front Guard Chain Brake 2 Guide Bar...

Page 17: ...he side cover knob counter clockwise to remove the side cover and then loosen the chain tensioning knob as much as possible Fig 10 FIG 10 FIG 11 3 Lay the new saw chain in a loop on a flat surface and...

Page 18: ...de cover knob securely to ensure that the saw chain is properly tensioned before using NOTE If chain is too tight it will not rotate Loosen the side cover knob slightly and turn the tensioning knob on...

Page 19: ...w on its side with its oil tank cap facing towards 2 Clean the cap as well as the area around and then turn it counter clockwise to remove 3 Carefully pour the specifically designed oil into the tank...

Page 20: ...rmed 2 Avoid conducting short charges Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time by allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle 3 Avoid allowing loose items like screws or nail...

Page 21: ...moving the battery pack is to avoid any mis operations at work especially for the Benchmark 60V hand held tools in case the battery pack falls and hurts consumers Fig 20 NOTE Do not use force when ins...

Page 22: ...n and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation WARNING Do not attempt to start the saw when the saw chain is in a cut To Stop 1 Release the trigger switch 2 Push the chain kickback brak...

Page 23: ...y should always be to the left of the chain line Instructions concerning the proper techniques for basic felling limbing and cross cutting FELLING A TREE Fig 24 WARNING Maintain a firm grip with thumb...

Page 24: ...g in the wrong direction Fig 28 WARNING Do not cut through the hinge Fig 29 1 3 2 5 cm 2 in 5 cm 2 in FIG 28 FIG 29 2 As the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall If there is a...

Page 25: ...back may occur whenthe nose or tip of the guide bar touchesan object or when the wood closes in andpinches the saw chain in the cut Fig 35 FIG 34 FIG 35 WARNING The reaction force is always opposite t...

Page 26: ...hed cut by overbucking to meet the first cut Fig 38 LIMBING A TREE Fig 39 2 1 2 3 1 3 FIG 38 FIG 39 WARNING Do not stand on any unstable surface while using the product This could include but is not l...

Page 27: ...aintenance A battery operated tool with the battery pack inserted is always on and can start accidently WARNING When cleaning the chainsaw DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids WARNING Do not at an...

Page 28: ...in cuts through wood effortlessly even with very little pressure Never use a dull or damaged saw chain A dull saw chain cutter leads to increased physical strain increased vibration load unsatisfactor...

Page 29: ...cated weekly with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life Use a grease syringe to lubricate weekly with chain oil by means of the lubricating hole Turn the guide bar and check that the lubricati...

Page 30: ...gain Battery pack discharged Remove and charge the battery pack Battery pack too hot Remove the battery pack and let it cool down Excessive vibration or noise Accessory is dull damaged Replace with a...

Page 31: ...this product will void the warranty All parts and accessories used on and with this product must be manufactured and or authorized by Customer service Tech support center 2 Ninety Day Warranty Accesso...

Page 32: ...ormal voltage is 54 volts WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WEAR EAR PROTECTION WEAR A FACE MASK Made in China 5240 050 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA ST JACOBS ONTARIO N0B 2N0 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limite...

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