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.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2022 XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
On/Off switch
1
Lock-off lever
2
Chain brake / front hand guard
3
Guide bar
4
Saw chain
5
Sprocket cover
6
Battery Pack
7
Bar adjust locking knob
8
Chain tensioning knob
9
Oil level indicator
10
Guide bar scabbard
11
Rear handle
12
Front handle
13
Battery housing
14
Battery release button
15
Oil cap (not shown)
16
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.
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.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. D)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
12
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
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 D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists
e
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.
EnGLIsh
12
is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
9
and firmly pull the
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