Hitachi CS 3630DA Handling Instructions Manual

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CS 3630DA

Handling instructions

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SYMBOLS

WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine.

Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

CS3630DA: Cordless Chain Saw

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.

Do not use a power tool in the rain and moisture or leave it outdoors when it is raining.

Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit.

It is important that you wear the protective clothing for feet, legs, hands and fore-arms.

Warning, kickback danger. Be careful of possible sudden and accidental upward and/or backward motion of the guide bar.

This chain saw is for use by trained tree service operator only.

Chain oil ﬁ ll

Chain oil deliver y rate adjustment

Light switch

Batter y level indicator switch

Disconnect the battery

WHAT IS WHAT? (Fig. 1)

A: Switch: Device activated by the ﬁ nger. B: Lock- oﬀ button: But ton that prevents the accidental

operation of the trigger.

C: Chain brake: Device for stopping or locking the saw

chain.

D: Spiked bumper: Device for acting as a pivot when in

contact with a tree or log. E: LED light: Light that illuminate the cutting edge. F: Oil tank cap: Cap for closing the oil tank. G: Oil sight glass: Window to check chain oil amount. H: Front handle: Suppor t handle located at or towards the

front of the main body. I: Battery: Power source to drive the unit. J: Rear handle (Top handle): Support handle located on

the top of the main body. K: Hook: Tool for hanging the unit with rope etc. L: Tension dial: Device for adjusting tension of saw chain. M: Knob: Knob for securing tension dial and side cover. N: Saw chain: Chain, serving as a cutting tool. O: Guide bar: The par t that suppor ts and guides the saw

chain. P: Side cover: Protective cover to the guide bar, saw

chain, clutch and sprocket when the chain saw is in

use. Q: Charger: For charging the batter y. R: Oil feeder: Container for oil.

S: Chain case: Case for covering the guide bar and saw

chain when the unit is not being used. T: Bolt: Bolt for ﬁ xing the side cover in place. U: Hexagonal bar wrench: Tool for loosening and

tightening the bolt.

WARNING This chain saw (CS3630DA) is designed especially for tree care and surger y. Only persons trained in tree care and surgery may use this saw. Observe all literature, procedures and recommendations from the relevant professional organization. Failure to do so constitutes a high accident risk. We recommend always using a rising platform for sawing in trees. Rappelling techniques are extremely dangerous and require special training. The operator must be trained in and familiar with the use of safet y equipment and working and climbing techniques. Always use the restraining equipment for both the operator and the saw.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safet y warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Wor k a rea saf ety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create s parks which may ig nite the dust

or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match t he outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way.

Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools.

Unmodiﬁ ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce

risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with eart hed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

d) Do not 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 shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the

risk of electric shock.

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f) If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety a) Stay alert , watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired

or under the inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional star ting. Ensure the

switch is in the oﬀ position before connecting to power source and/or batter y pack , picking up or carrying the tool.

Carr ying power tools with your ﬁ nger on the switch

or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating par t of

the power tool may result in personal injur y.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught

in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and oﬀ .

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such prevent ive s afety meas ure s reduce the ris k of

starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these inst ructions to operate the power tool.

Power to ols are danger ous in the hand s of untrained

users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aﬀ ect the power toolsʼ operation.

If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained

power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations diﬀ erent

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger speciﬁ ed by

the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery

pack may create a risk of ﬁ re when used with another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with speciﬁ cally

designated battery packs.

Use of any other batter y packs may create a risk of

injur y and ﬁ re.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shor ting the battery terminals together may cause

burns or a ﬁ re.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact . If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂ ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation

or burns.

6) Ser vic e a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁ ed

repair person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

maintained.

PRECAUTION Keep children and inﬁ rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and inﬁ rm persons.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.

2. Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand conﬁ guration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.

3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by ﬂ ying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.

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5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.

6. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on ﬁ xed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.

7. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood ﬁ bres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.

8. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you oﬀ balance.

9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched oﬀ and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always ﬁ t the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.

10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.

11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oil y handles are sli ppery causing loss of contr ol.

12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations diﬀ erent than intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback: (Fig. 2)

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 con tact in some cases may cau se a sudden revers e

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

of the saw which could result in serious personal injur y. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cut ting jobs free from accident or injury.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect

operat ing procedur es or conditio ns and can be avoid ed by taking proper precautions as given below:

○ Maintain a ﬁ rm grip, with thumbs and ﬁ ngers encircling

the chain 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 chain saw.

○ Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder

height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.

○ Only use replacement bars and chains speciﬁ ed by the

manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

○ Fo llow the ma nufactu rer’s shar pening an d mainten ance

instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Work without pressure. In addition, always keep your body warm.

2. Before commencing work, reﬂ ect fully on the work procedures involved and work to avoid accidents, otherwise injury may occur.

3. Do not use i n the event of bad we ather, such as st rong wind, rain, snow, fog, or in areas prone to rockfall or avalanches.

In bad weather, judgment may be impaired and the

vibration may result in disaster.

4. When visibility is poor, such as during bad weather or night, do not use the unit. In addition, do not use it in rain or in a location exposed to rain.

Unstable foothold or loss of balance may result in an

accident.

5. Check the guide bar and saw chain before star ting the unit.

○ If the guide bar or saw chain is cracked, or the product

is scratched or bent, do not use the unit.

○ Check if the guide bar and saw chain are securely

installed. If the guide bar or saw chain is broken or dislodged, this may result in an accident.

6. Before star ting work, check to ensure the switch does not engage unless the lock-oﬀ but ton is pressed.

If the unit does not working properly, immediately stop

using and request repair from your Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

7. Install the saw chain properly, in accordance with the instruction manual.

If installed incorrectly, the saw chain will come oﬀ the

guide bar and injury may occur.

8. Never remove any of the safety devices equipped on the chain saw (brake lever, lock-oﬀ button, chain catcher etc.).

In addition, do not alter or immobilize them. Injury may occur.

9. In the following cases, switch the unit oﬀ and ensure the saw chain is no longer moving:

○ When not in use or being repaired. ○ When shif ting to a new work location. ○ When inspecting, adjusting or replacing the saw chain,

guide bar, chain case and any other par t.

○ When reﬁ lling the chain oil. ○ When removing dust etc. from the body. ○ When removing obstacles, trash or sawdust generated

from work from the work area.

○ When you take oﬀ the unit, or when you get away from

the unit.

○ Otherwise, if you sense danger or anticipate risk. If the saw chain is still moving, an accident may occur.

10. Work should generally be performed individually. When multiple individuals are involved, ensure suﬃ cient spacing between them.

In particular, when felling standing trees or working on

a slope, if you anticipate trees falling, rolling or sliding, ensure there is no danger to other workers.

11. Remain more than 15 m away from other people.

In addition, when working with multiple persons,

remain 15 m or more apar t.

○ There is a risk of impact with scatters and other

accidents.

○ Prepare a whistle alert etc. and determine appropriate

contact method for other workers beforehand.

12. Before felling standing trees, ensure the following:

○ Determine a safe evacuation location prior to felling. ○ Remove ob stacles (e.g., branc hes, shrubs) in advance. ○ Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the state

of the tree to be felled (e.g., trunk bend, tension of branches) and the surrounding situation (e.g., state of adjacent trees, presence of obstacles, terrain, wind), decide on the direction in which the standing tree will fall and then plan the felling procedure.

Careless felling may result in injury.

13. When felling standing trees, ensure the following:

○ During work, be ver y careful of the direction in which

trees fall.

○ When working on a slope, ensuring the tree will not roll,

always work from the uphill side of the terrain.

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○ When the tree starts falling, switch the unit oﬀ , aler t

the surroundings, and immediately retreat to a safe location.

○ During work, if the saw chain or guide bar become

entangled in the tree, switch oﬀ and use a wedge.

14. During use, if the unit performance deteriorates, or you notice any abnormal sound or vibration, immediately switch oﬀ and discontinue use, and return to your Hitachi Authorized Service Center for inspection or repair.

If you continue using, injur y may occur.

15. If the unit is acc identally dro pped or exposed to impact, inspect carefully for damage or cracks and ensure there is no deformation.

If the unit is damaged, cracked or deformed, injury may

occur.

16. When transporting the unit by car, secure the unit to prevent it moving.

There is a risk of accident.

17. Do not switch the unit on while the chain case is attached.

Injury may occur.

18. Ensure there are no nails and other foreign objects in the material.

If the saw chain impact on the nail etc., injury may

occur.

19. To avoid the guide bar becoming entangled with the material when chopping on a verge or when subject to the weight of material while cutting, install a suppor ting platform close to the cutting position.

If the guide bar becomes entangled, injury may occur.

20. If the unit is to be transported or stored af ter use, either remove the saw chain, or attach the chain cover.

If the saw chain comes into contact with your body,

injur y may occur.

21. Adequately care for the unit.

○ To ensure work can be per formed safely and eﬃ ciently,

care for the saw chain to ensure it provides optimal cutting performance.

○ When re placing the s aw chain or guide b ar, main taining

the body, ﬁ lling oil etc., follow the instruction manual.

22. Ask the shop to repair the unit.

○ Do not modif y this product, since it already complies

with the applicable safety standards.

○ Always refer to your Hitachi Authorized Service Center

for all repairs.

Attempting to repair the unit yourself may result in an

accident or injury.

23. When not using the unit, ensure it is properly stored.

Drain oﬀ the chain oil, and keep in a dry place out of

reach of children or a locked location.

24. If the warning label is no longer visible, peels oﬀ or is otherwise unclear, apply a new warning label.

For the warning label, refer to your Hitachi Authorized

Service Center.

25. When working, if local rules or regulations apply, comply with the same.

26. Do no t use the produ ct if the tool or t he battery t erminals (battery mount) are deformed.

Installing the battery could cause a shor t circuit that

could result in smoke emission or ignition.

27. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf and dust.

○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not

collected in the area of the terminals.

○ During use, tr y to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from

falling on the bat tery.

○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave

the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling swarf or dust.

Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in

smoke emission or ignition.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER

1. Always charge the battery at an ambient temperature of -10–40°C. A temperature of less than -10°C will res ult in over cha rging whi ch i s dangero us. The batte ry cannot be charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.

The most suitable temperature for charging is that of

20–25°C.

2. Do not use the charger continuously.

When one charging is completed, leave the charger for

about 15 minutes before the nex t charging of battery.

3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting the rechargeable battery.

4. Never disassemble the rechargeable batter y or charger.

5. Never short-circuit the rechargeable bat tery.

Short-circuiting the batter y will cause a great electric

current and overheat. It r esults in burn or damage to the battery.

6. Do not dispose of the batter y in ﬁ re.

If the battery is burnt, it may explode.

7. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.

8. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted battery.

9. Do not insert objects into the air ventilation slots of the charger.

Inserting metal objects or ﬂ ammable into the charger

air ventilation slots will result in an electrical shock hazard or damage to the charger.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this produc t, even if you are pul ling the switc h, the motor may sto p. This is not the trouble but the result of protection function.

1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor stops.

In such a case, charge it up immediately.

2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you can use it again.

3. If the batter y is overheated under overload work, the batter y power may stop.

In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery

cool. After that, you can use it again.

Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution.

WARNING

In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed the following precautions.

1. M ake sure that swar f and dust do not co llect on the bat tery.

○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall

on the bat tery.

○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power

tool during work do not collect on the battery.

○ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to

swarf and dust.

○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust

that may adhere to it and do not store it together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).

2. Do not pierce batter y with a sharp object such as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or subject the batter y to severe physical shock.

3. Do not us e an apparently damaged or deformed battery.

4. Do not use the batter y in reverse polarity.

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5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car cigarette lighter sockets.

6. Do not use the bat tery for a purpose other than those speciﬁ ed.

7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a speciﬁ ed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.

8. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container.

9. Keep away from ﬁ re immediately when leakage or foul odor are detected.

10. Do not use in a location where strong static electricity generates.

11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated, disco lored or de formed, or i n any way appea rs abnorm al during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery charger, and stop use.

12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any ﬂ uids to ﬂ ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in ﬁ re or explosion. Store your batter y in a cool, dry place, away from combustible and ﬂ ammable items. Corrosive gas atmospheres must be avoided.

CAUTION

1. If l iquid leakin g from the batte ry gets into your e yes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor immediately.

If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems.

2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately.

There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.

3. If you ﬁ nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/or other irregularities when using the battery for the ﬁ rst time, do not use and return it to your supplier or vendor.

WARNING

If an electrically conductive foreign object enters the terminals of the lithium ion battery, a shor t-circuit may occur resulting in the risk of ﬁ re. Please observe the following matters when storing the bat tery.

○ Do not place electrically conductive cuttings,

nails, steel wire, copper wire or other wire in the storage case.

○ Either install the batter y in the power tool or store

by securely pressing into the battery cover until the ventilation holes are concealed to prevent short-circuits (See Fig. 3).

Power Output

2 to 3 digit number

USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3)

When an unexpected problem occurs, the data in a USB device connected to this product may be corrupted or lost. Always make sure to back up any data contained in the USB device prior to use with this product. Please be aware that our company accepts absolutely no responsibility for any data stored in a USB device that is corrupted or lost, nor for any damage that may occur to a connected device.

WARNING

○ Prior to use, check the connecting USB cable for any

defect or damage.

Using a defective or damaged USB cable can cause

smoke emission or ignition.

○ When the product is not being used, cover the USB

port with the rubber cover.

Buildup of dust etc. in the USB port can cause smoke

emission or ignition.

NOTE

○ There may be an occasional pause during USB

recharging.

○ When a USB device is not being charged, remove the

USB device from the charger.

Failure to do so may not only reduce the battery life

of a USB device, but may also result in unexpected accidents.

○ It may not be possible to charge some USB devices,

depending on the type of device.

REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION

When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following precautions.

WARNING

Notify the transpor ting company that a package contains a lithium-ion batter y, inform the company of its power output and follow the instructions of the transportation company when arranging transport. ○ Lithium-ion batteries that exceed a power output of

100Wh are considered to be in the freight classiﬁ cation of Dangerous Goods and will require special application procedures.

○ For transportation abroad, you must comply with

international law and the rules and regulations of the destination country.

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DESCRIPTION OF NUMBERED ITEMS (Fig. 3-Fig. 47)

Battery

Latch

Ventilation holes

Ter mi na ls

Batter y cover

Insert

Pull out

Rear handle

(Top handle)

Charge indicator lamp

Knob

Ten sio n di al

Side cover

Saw chain

Guide bar

Guide bar tip

Sprocket

Blade direction

Bolt

Bolt hole

(

Increase the tension

)

Decrease the tension

Drive link

Fasten

Chain brake

Pull

Chain oil

Light switch

Oil sight glass

Oil pump adjuster

Lock-oﬀ button

Switch

Batter y level indicator

switch

Batter y level indicator

lamp

Hook

Actuation

Release

Spike

Rear handle

(Top handle)

Front handle

Round ﬁ le

;

1/5 of diameter of ﬁ le

Depth gage jointer

Flat ﬁ le

Protruding depth gage

head

Round oﬀ

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SPECIFICATIONS

POWER TOOL

Model CS3630DA

Voltage 36 V

Saw chain

Guide bar

Sprocket Number of teeth: 6 / 9.5 mm (3/8")

No-load chain speed 8.3 m/s (500 m/min)

Chain oil tank capacit y 80 ml

LED light White LED

Battery available for this tool* BSL36A18

Weight 4.3 kg (With BSL36A18 attached)

* Existing batteries (BSL3660/3620/3626, BSL18xx series, etc.) cannot be used with this tool.

Pitch: 9.5 mm (3/8") / Gage: 1.3 mm (0.05")

Type: 91PX-45XJ

Type: P012-50CR

Size: 300 mm (Max. cutting legth)

Brake band chamber

Chain oil spout

Groove

Oil hole

Wear li mit

Nail of carbon brush

Protrusion of carbon brush

Brush cap

Contact portion of brush tube

Chain tensioner hole

Chain tensioner boss

Hexagonal bar wrench

BATTERY

Model BSL36A18

Voltage 36 V / 18 V (Automatic Switching*)

Battery capacity

Available cordless products**

Available charger

* The tool itself will automatically switch over. ** Please see our general catalogue for details.

2.5 Ah / 5.0 Ah

(Automatic Switching*)

Multi volt series, 18V product

Sliding charger for lithium ion

batteries

CHARGER

Model UC18YSL3

Charging voltage 14.4 V – 18 V

Weight 0.6 kg

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed on page 20.

Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately) (Page 21)

Optional accessories are subject to change without notice.

APPLICATIONS

○ Cutting of timber/logs ○ Pruning, felling of garden trees

BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Battery removal

Hold the housing tightly and push the bat tery latches to

remove the batter y (see Fig. 4).

CAUTION

Never short-circuit the battery.

2. Battery installation

Insert the battery while observing its polarities

(see Fig. 4).

Table 1

Indications of the charge indicator lamp

Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 0.5 seconds. (oﬀ for 0.5 seconds)

Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 1 second. (oﬀ for 1 second)

Lights for 1 second. Does not light for 0.5 seconds. (oﬀ for 0.5 seconds)

Lights continuously

(Continuous buz zer sound: about 6 seconds)

Lights for 0.3 seconds. Does not light for 0.3 seconds. (oﬀ for 0.3 seconds)

Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for 0.1 seconds. (oﬀ for 0.1 seconds)

(Intermittent buzzer sound: about 2 seconds)

Charge indicator lamp (RED / BLUE / GREEN / PURPLE)

Before charging

While charging

Charging complete

Overheat standby

Charging impossible

Blinks (RED)

Blinks (BLUE)

Lights (BLUE)

Lights (GREEN)

Blinks (RED)

Flickers (PURPLE)

CHARGING

Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows.

1. Connect the charger ’s power cord to the receptacle.

When connecting the plug of the charger to a

receptacle, the charge indicator lamp will blink in red (At 1- second intervals).

2. Insert the battery into the charger.

Firmly insert the battery into the charger as shown in

Fig. 5 (on page 2).

3. Charging

When inserting a battery in the charger, the charge

indicator lamp will blink in blue.

When the batter y becomes fully recharged, the charge

indicator lamp will light up in green. (See Table 1)

(1) Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be

as shown in Table 1, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery.

Plugged into power source

Battery capacity at less than 50%

Battery capacity at less than 80%

Battery capacity at more than 80%

Battery overheated. Unable to charge. (Charging will commence when battery cools)

Malfunction in the bat tery or the charger

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(2) Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable batter y The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 2.

Table 2

Charger

Type of batter y Li-ion

Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged

Charging voltage V 14.4 18

Battery

Charging time, approx. (At 20°C)

min.

Charging voltage V 5

USB

Charging current A 2

BSL14xx series BSL18xx series

(4 cells) (8 cells) (5 cells) (10 cells) (10 cells)

BSL1415S : 15 BSL1415

: :

15 20 25 30

BSL1430 BSL1440 BSL1450 BSL1460

BSL1415X BSL1420 BSL1425 BSL1430C

: : : :

20 26 32 38

UC18YSL3

-10°C – 50°C

BSL1815S : 15 BSL1815 : 15 BSL1815X : 15 BSL1820 : 20 BSL1825 : 25 BSL1830C : 30

BSL1830 : 20 BSL1840 : 26 BSL1850 : 32 BSL1860 : 38

Multi volt

series

BSL36A18 : 32

NOTE

The recharging time may vary ac cording to the am bient

temperature and power source voltage.

4. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle.

5. Hold the charger ﬁ rmly and pull out the bat tery.

NOTE

Be sure to pull out the bat tery from the charger after

use, and then keep it.

Regarding electric discharge in case of new batteries, etc.

As the internal chemical substance of new batteries

and batteries that have not been used for an extended period is not activated, the electric discharge might be low when using them the ﬁ rst and second t ime. This is a temporary phenomenon, and normal time required for recharging will be restored by recharging the batteries 2 – 3 times.

How to make the bat teries perform longer.

(1) Recha rge the batter ies before they b ecome comple tely

exhausted.

When you feel that the power of the tool becomes

weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.

(2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures. A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after

use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shor tened. Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.

CAUTION

○ If the battery is charged while it is heated because it

has been left for a long time in a location subject to direct sunlight or because the batter y has just been used, the charge indicator lamp of the charger lights for 0.3 seconds, does not light for 0.3 seconds (oﬀ for

0.3 seconds). In such a case, ﬁ rst let the battery cool, then start charging.

○ When the charge indicator lamp ﬂ ickers (at 0.2-second

intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects in the charger’s bat tery connector. If there are no foreign objects, it is probable that the batter y or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center.

○ Since the built-in micro computer takes about

3 seconds to conﬁ rm that the battery being charged with UC18YSL3 is taken out, wait for a minimum of 3 seconds before reinserting it to continue charging. If the battery is reinserted within 3 seconds, the battery may not be properly charged.

INSTALLING (REPLACING) SAW CHAIN

WARNING

○ To prevent accidents, always switch the unit oﬀ , and

remove the storage batter y.

○ Don't use the saw chain or the guide bar other than

those speciﬁ ed in “SPECIFICATIONS”.

CAUTION

Wear gloves and be careful to avoid injury with the saw

chain.

NOTE

○ When removing the saw chain, remove sawdust from

the oil spout, oil hole, and guide bar groove. If sawdust accumulates, this may cause the unit to fail. ○ Use the correct type of saw chain in accordance with

the speciﬁ cations. If you install the wrong type of guide bar, the saw chain

may come oﬀ and injury may occur.

1. Removing the side cover (Fig. 6)

1 Rotate the knob once to loosen it. 2 Rotate the tension dial half a turn to loosen it. 3 Using the supplied hexagonal bar wrench, loosen the

bolt until there is no resistance. 4 Turn the knob and remove the side cover.

2. Removing the saw chain and guide bar (Fig. 7)

Remove the saw chain and guide bar in the direction

indicated by the arrow.

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3. Engaging the new saw chain in the sprocket (Fig. 8, 9)

Engage the saw chain at the guide bar tip with at tention

to the direction of the saw chain, and then properly engage the saw chain with the sprocket.

4. Installing the side cover

1 Align the bolt with the bolt hole (Fig. 10) 2 Adjust the tension dial of the side cover so that the

chain te nsioner bos s is inserte d into the guide b ar chain tensioner hole, and attach the side cover. (Fig. 11)

3 Rotate the knob once to temporarily ﬁ x it. (Fig. 12)

5. Adjusting the saw chain tension (Fig. 13)

○ While lifting the guide bar tip, turn the tension dial to

adjust the saw chain tension.

○ Turn the tension dial to the right to increase the saw

chain tension, and to the left to decrease it.

6. Checking the saw chain tension (Fig. 14)

Adjust the saw chain tension so that the gap between

the saw chain drive link and the guide bar is 0.5 to 1 mm when you lift the saw chain slightly near the center of the guide bar.

7. Securing the knob (Fig. 15)

1 When adjustment is complete, lift up the guide bar, and

fully tighten the knob.

2 Make sure the bolt is ﬁ rmly tightened.

WARNING

After adjusting the saw chain tension, ensure the knob

is fully tightened.

If it is loose, injur y may occur.

INSPECTION AND PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE

Prior to u se, make the follo wing inspec tion and prep aration.

WARNING

○ To prevent accidents, always perform steps 1 to 4

ensuring the storage bat tery is removed from the body.

○ Do not secure the lock-oﬀ button while it is pressed. If the switch is accidentally engaged, the unit may

unexpectedly start and injury may occur.

1. Ensuring the switch is oﬀ

○ If you insert the storage batter y without knowing

whether the switch is engaged, the unit may unexpectedly start, which may result in an accident.

○ When the switch is engaged while pressing the lock-

oﬀ button, the unit switches on, and when the switch is released, the unit switches oﬀ .

2. Checking the saw chain tension

○ If the saw chain tension is incorrect, there is a risk of

damage to the saw chain or guide bar and malfunction. Referring to steps 5 to 7 “Installing (replacing) saw chain,” ensure an appropriate tension is set.

○ While the saw chain is still new, it is particularly

stretchy, so periodically check the tension and adjust as required.

○ Also check the knob is securely tightened.

3. Checking operation of chain brake (Fig. 16)

WARNING

○ Although the chain brake is an emergency stop device,

this is not completely reliable. Operate carefully to avoid the risk of kickback.

○ The chain brake i s intended for use in emerg encies and

when starting up. Do not use it indiscriminately.

○ To avoid impaired movement of the chain brake due to

buildup of sawdust etc., clean regularly.

○ The chain brake is an important component to ensure

safe use.

If you have any concern regarding the brake operation,

request repair from your Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

The chain brake is an emergency stop device that stops the saw chain when the unit is subject to kickback etc., to reduce risk. (Refer to “Causes and operator prevention of kickback.”) When act ivating the cha in brake by pushin g the brake lever forward, the saw chain stops moving. If you pull the brake leve r toward you, the brake is r eleased. When conﬁ rming the operation of the chain brake, always switch the unit oﬀ , remove the battery, activate the brake lever and pull the saw chain by hand. If the saw chain does not move, this means the chain brake is activated.

NOTE

Always wear thick gloves for this task. Since the saw chain blade is ver y sharp, pulling it hard

risks injuring your ﬁ ngers.

4. Checking the chain oil

○ This unit is delivered without chain oil inside. Ensure

the oil tank is ﬁ lled with the chain oil provided before use. (Fig. 17)

○ Periodically check the oil sight glass during work and

replenish oil as required.

○ When you press the light switch on the switch panel,

an LED light turns on and the internal light improves

visibility. (Fig. 18) (Check this in step 6.) ○ If the chain oil supplied runs out, use Hitachi chain oil

sold separately or equivalent chain oil on the market. ○ The chain oil lubricates automatically. The discharge rate for auto lubrication is factor y preset

to the maximum. To reduce the discharge rate, turn the oi l pump adjuster

on the rear of the body clockwise. (Fig. 19)

NOTE

○ The oil tank capacity is about 80 ml. Even if overﬁ lled, excess oil will escape from the

overﬂ ow spout. ○ We recommend that you stock up with chain oil. If you continue working without chain oil, the saw chain

may burn through, or the motor may fail. ○ Be careful to avoid dust or other foreign matter from

entering the oil tank. If dust and other foreign matter enter the oil tank, the

unit may fail. ○ Chain oil left in the tank may leak due to the structure of

this unit. Although this does not indicate a malfunction,

it may soil the storage location, so be careful. When storing, empty the oil from the oil tank, and place

an item under the main body which can absorb any

leaks.

5. Installing the storage battery (Fig. 4) As shown in Fig. 4, push ﬁ rmly until it clicks into place. CAUTION

Securely attach the storage bat tery. If the storage battery is not securely attached, it may

come oﬀ and injury may occur.

6. Checking if the LED light works (Fig. 18)

○ When you press the light switch, the LED light turns on

and when released, the light goes out.

○ The LED light illuminates the cutting edge section. ○ It lights up the inside of the oil sight glass to facilitate

checks of the remaining oil level.

NOTE

If the light is dir ty, carefully wipe with a soft cloth etc., to

avoid damaging it. If the light is damaged, this will reduce the brightness.

7. Checking brake is engaged

○ When the switch is engaged while pressing the lock-

oﬀ button, the unit switches on, and when the switch is

released, the unit switches oﬀ . ○

In addition, 1 to 3 seconds after releasing the switch, the

unit applies a brake to stop the rotation of the saw chain. ○ Before using, check to ensure brake is engaged.

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CAUTION

Be careful of the repulsive force when the brake is

engaged.

If you drop the unit, injury may occur.

8. Checking chain oil discharge (Figs. 19, 20)

○ When switching the unit on, chain oil automatically

lubricates the saw chain and guide bar.

○ If oil does not seem to emerge 2 to 3 minutes after

the unit starts, check if any sawdust has accumulated

around the oil spout. (Refer to “Cleaning the chain oil spout.”) (Refer to “Checking the chain oil.”)

Switch operation

When the switch is engaged while pressing the lock-oﬀ

button, the saw chain rotates. (Fig. 21) Unless the lock-oﬀ but ton i s pres sed, the sw itch can not

be engaged. Af ter the switch is engaged, the saw chain continues

rotating as long as it is pressed down. In addition, the

LED light remains lit up. When the switch is released, a brake is applied to stop

the saw chain rotation.

WARNING

Do not secure the lock-oﬀ but ton while it is pressed. If the switch is accidentally engaged, the unit may

unexpectedly start and injury may occur.

Using the hook

Pull out the hook from the unit, to which a rope etc. can

be tied to suspend the unit. (Fig. 23)

WARNING

When using the hook, ensure the unit is securely

suspended to avoid the risk of falling. If the unit falls, an accident may occur.

REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR

You can check the battery’s remaining capacity by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator lamp. (Fig. 22, Table 3) The indicator will shut oﬀ approximately 3 seconds after the remaining batter y indicator switch is pressed. It is best to use the remaining battery indicator as a guide since there are slight diﬀ erences such as ambient temperature and the condition of the bat tery. Also, the remaining battery indicator may var y from those equipped to a tool or charger.

Table 3

State of lamp

Batter y Remaining Power

Lights ; The battery remaining power is over 75%.

Lights ; The battery remaining power is 50% – 75%.

Lights ; The battery remaining power is 25% – 50%.

Lights ; The battery remaining power is less than 25%.

Blinks ; The battery remaining power is nearly empty. Recharge the batter y soonest possible.

Blinks ; Output suspended due to high temperature. Remove the bat tery from the tool and allow it to fully cool down.

Blinks ; Output suspended due to failure or malfunction. The problem may be the batter y so please contact your dealer.

As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat diﬀ erently depending on ambient temperature and batter y characteristics, read it as a reference.

NOTE

○ Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break

it. It may lead to a trouble.

○ To save the batter y power consumption, the remaining

battery indicator lamp lights while pressing the remaining battery indicator switch.

CUTTING PROCEDURES

WARNING

○ Prior to operation, ensure that chain brake works. ○ During use, grip the handle securely with both hands. ○ When cutting timber from the bottom, ensure the saw

chain does not impact with the timber. If the unit is pushed back, injury may occur. ○ During work breaks or af ter work, always sw itch the unit

oﬀ , and remove the storage b attery from t he main body.

Always monitor the workplace and surrounding area, ensure there are no objects which could cause injuries, accidents or failure, and if any are present, remove them in advance. In particular, when establishing a foothold for working, ensure there is no instability or any object which could be tripped over. When felling standing t rees, always pay careful at tention to the direction in which the tree will fall or roll, and determine a safe evacuation area and escape route for yourself in advance.

1 Ensuring the unit is switched oﬀ

If the storage battery is inserted while the switch is

unknowingly engaged, the unit may unexpectedly

start, which may result in an accident.

2 Installing the storage battery (Fig. 4)

As shown in Fig. 4, push ﬁ rmly until it clicks into place.

3 Engaging the switch

Ensuring the saw chain is not in contact with the timber,

engage the switch, and start cutting when the saw

chain speed has increased.

CAUTION

○ When switching the unit on, ensure the saw chain does

not contact with material or anything else. ○ During use, be careful to ensure the saw chain does

not contact with other material or object. In par ticular,

when you have ﬁ nished cutting, be careful to ensure it

does not touch the ground.

NOTE

Reﬁ ll the oil tank early to prevent the unit running out of

oil.

1. General cutting procedures

(1) Switch ON the power while keeping the saw slightly

away from the wood to be cut. Start sawing only after

the unit has reached full speed. (2) When sawing a slender piece of wood, press the base

section of the guide bar against the wood and saw

downward as shown in Fig. 24. (3) When sawing a thick piece of wood, press the spike on

the front section of the unit against the wood and cut it

with a lever action while using the spike as a fulcrum as

shown in Fig. 25. (4) When cutting wood horizontally, turn the unit body to

the right so that the guide bar is below and hold the

upper side of the front handle with your left hand. Hold

the guide bar horizontally and place the spike that is

on the front of the unit body on the lumbar. Using the

spike as a fulcrum, cut into the wood by turning the rear

handle to the right. (Fig. 26)

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(5) When cutting into wood from the bottom, touch the

upper part of the guide bar to the wood lightly. (Fig. 27)

(6) As well as carefully studying the handling instructions,

ensure practical instruction in the operation of the chain saw prio r to use, or at least p ractice work ing with the c hain saw by cut ting length s of round timbe r on a sawing trest le.

(7) When cutting logs or timbers which are not supported,

support them properly by immobilizing them during cutting using a sawing trestle or other proper method.

CAUTION

○ When cutting wood from the bottom, there is a danger

that the unit body may be pushed back toward the user if the chain strongly impacts with the wood.

○ Do not cut all the way thorough the wood by starting

from the bottom since there is the danger of the guide bar ﬂ ying up out of control when the cut is ﬁ nished.

○ Always prevent the operating chain saw from touching

the ground or wire fences.

2. Branch cutting

(1) Cutting branches from a standing tree: A thick branch should initially be cut oﬀ at a point away

from the trunk of the tree.

First cut in about one third of the way from below, and

then cut oﬀ the branch from above. Finally, cut oﬀ the remaining por tion of the branch even with the trunk of the tree. (Fig. 28)

CAUTION

○ Always be careful to avoid falling branches. ○ Always be alert for chain saw recoil.

(2) Cutting branches from fallen trees: First cut oﬀ branches that do not touch th e ground, then

cut oﬀ those which touch the ground. When cutting thick branches that touch the ground, ﬁ rst cut in about half of the way from above, then cut the branch oﬀ from below. (Fig. 29)

CAUTION

○ When cut ting oﬀ branches which touch the ground, be

careful that the guide bar does not become bound by pressure.

○ During the ﬁ nal cutting stage, beware of the log

suddenly rolling.

3. Log cutting

When cutting a log positioned as shown in Fig. 30, ﬁ rst

cut in about one third of the way from below, then cut down all the way from above. When cutting a log that straddles a hollow as shown in Fig. 31, ﬁ rst cut in about two thirds of the way from above, then cut upward from below.

CAUTION

○ Ensure the guide bar does n ot become bound in the log

by pressure.

○ When working on inclined ground, be sure to stand on

the uphill side of the log. If you stand on the downhill side, the cut-oﬀ log may roll toward you.

4. Felling trees

(1) Undercut ( Make undercut facing the direction in which you want

the tree to fall.

The depth of the undercut should be 1/3 of the tree’s

diameter. Never fell trees without proper undercut. (2) Back cut ( Make a backcut about 5 cm above and parallel to the

horizontal undercut. If the chain becomes entangled during cutting, stop the

saw and use wedges to free it. Do not cut thorough the

tree.

CAUTION

○ Trees should not be felled in a manner that would

endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause

any property damage. ○ Be sure to stand on the uphill side of the terrain as the

tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

as shown in Fig. 32):

Precaution for cutting work

For large-scale operation or non-stop work

To protect the motor and electronics contained in this

un it, i f it i s expos ed to hi gh te mper ature, this is si gna led by a ﬂ ashing LED light.

If you cut or push forcibly with a high load or non-stop,

the motor and electronics will heat up and the LED light will ﬂ ash.

NOTE

○ If the LED light ﬂ ashes, stop using and please allow the

unit to cool su ﬃ ciently. If you continue to use it, the unit may sustain damage.

○ In addition, if you work non-stop, when replacing the

battery, please allow the unit to cool down for at least 15 mi nu tes.

○ In addition, when work is interrupted, if the LED light

ﬂ ashes when you turn the switch back on, this means the unit has not cooled suﬃ ciently, so please allow longer downtime before switching back on.

Gripping/pushing force of chain saw

Always grip the chain saw securely. In addition, do not force the chain saw more than

necessary. When cutting, additional force exer ted on the chain saw will not accelerate the cutting speed. This will strain the motor, impair the performance, and damage o r cause malfun ction of the motor or guide bar.

Use the unit in the range where the saw chain is at a

reasonable speed.

In particular, when the saw chain stops (becomes

jammed) due to the excessive force, it may cause an injur y or failure of the unit.

Chain catcher

○ The chain catcher is located on the power head just

below the chain to further prevent the possibility of a broken chain striking the chain saw user.

○ When the saw chain is cut, replace it with a new one

referring to “Installing (replacing) saw chain”.

SHARPENING OF THE CHAIN BLADE

WARNING

To prevent accidents, always turn oﬀ the switch and

remove the storage batter y from the main body.

In addition, when using saw chains, always wear thick

gloves.

NOTE

Sharpen the saw chain and adjust the depth gage at

the central pos ition on the guide bar, with th e saw chain

attached to the main body. When the sharpness of saw chains deteriorates, the motor and each part of the body are burdened and the eﬃ ciency declines. For optimal per formance of the unit, frequent maintenance is necessary to keep the saw chain sharp.

1. Bl ad e sh ar pe ning

The round ﬁ le should be held against the chain blade

so that one-ﬁ fth of its diameter extends above the top

of the blade, as shown in Fig. 33. Sharpen the blades

by keeping the round ﬁ le at a 30° angle in relation to the

guide bar, as shown in Fig. 34, ensuring that the round

ﬁ le is held straight, as shown in Fig. 35. Ensure that all

saw blades are ﬁ led at the same angle, or the cut ting

eﬃ ciency of the tool will be impaired. Appropriate

angles for sharpening the blades correctly are shown

in Fig. 36. (Round ﬁ le is sold separately.)

2. Adjustment of depth gage WARNING

○ Do not sand the top part of the bumper tie strap and

guard drive link, nor cause the shape of said parts to

deform.

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○ Adjustment of depth gages must be in line with the

predetermined dimensions and shapes, otherwise the risk of kickback may increase, causing an injur y.

Bumper tie strap

Depth gages shall be all lined up in the same manner

because they are used to adjust depth at the position where the cutter inlays into the wood.

When sharpening the saw chain, be sure to check the

depth gage every two or three times.

Place a depth gage jointer on the saw chain, leave the

gage visible at the groove, and use a ﬂ at ﬁ le to bevel the portion out of the depth gage jointer. (Fig. 38) (Depth gage jointer and ﬂ at ﬁ le are sold separately.)

After ﬁ ling away the depth gage, round oﬀ the front side

of the depth gage as it was. (Fig. 39)

After sharpening the saw chain, place it into chain oil to

wash oﬀ the ﬁ lings.

If ﬁ lings are not cleaned oﬀ , the saw chain and guide

bar will quickly wear while in use.

Guard drive link

ABOUT USB DEVICE

○ Charging a USB device from an electrical outlet.

(Fig. 48-a)

○ Charging a USB device and battery from an electrical

outlet. (Fig. 48-b)

○ How to recharge USB device. (Fig. 49) ○ When charging of USB device is completed. (Fig. 50)

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

After operation, per form inspection and maintenance of each par t when storing the unit.

WARNING

During maintenance and inspection, always switch oﬀ

the unit and remove the storage battery from the main body. In addition, disconnect the power plug of the charger from the outlet.

1. Inspection of saw chains

○ Occasionally inspect the saw chain. In the event of

any abnormality, replace it with a new one referring to “Installing (replacing) saw chain” .

○ Inspect the chain tension and check If it is correctly

tightened.

○ Stop using the unit when the saw chain becomes blunt

and sharpen it referring to “Sharpening of the chain blade”.

○ After use, carefully lubricate the saw chain and guide

bars with oil for rust-prooﬁ ng.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid injur y while using a saw chain.

2. Cleaning the side cover and brake band chamber (Figs. 40, 41)

Clean and remove any sawdust lef t inside the parts.

NOTE

When cleaning the side cover, brake band chamber,

chain oil spout, and side bar, see the procedure “Installing (replacing) saw chain” and remove the saw chain.

3. Cleaning the chain oil spout (Fig. 42)

Before cleaning the chain oil spout, remove the side

cover and guide bar.

4. Cleaning the guide bar (Figs. 9, 43)

When sawdust and similar become clogged in the

groove of the guide bar or oil spout, the oil may not ﬂ ow, which may result in the unit failing.

Remove the guide bar and clean any sawdust clogged

in the groove after use and when replacing the saw chain. (Refer to “Installing (replacing) saw chain.”)

5. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 44)

The motor employs carbon brushes which are

consumable parts. Since and excessively worn carbon brush can result in motor trouble, replace the carbon brush with new ones when it becomes worn to or near the “wear limit”. In addition, always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that they slide freely within the brush holders.

NOTE

When replacing the carbon brush with a new one,

be sure to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No.

999068.

6. Replacing carbon brushes

Take out the carbon brush by ﬁ rst removing the brush

cap and then hooking the protrusion of the carbon brush with a slot ted head screw driver, etc., as shown in Fig. 45.

When installing the carbon brush, choose the direction

so that the nail of the carbon brush (see Fig. 46) agrees with the contact portion of brush tube. Then push it in with a ﬁ nger as illustrated in Fig. 47. L astly, install the brush cap.

CAUTION

○ Be absolu tely sure to inser t th e nail of the c arbon brush

into the contact portion of brush tube. (You can insert whichever one of the two nails provided.)

○ Caution must be exercised since any error in this

operation can result in the deformed nail of the carbon brush and may cause motor trouble at an early stage.

7. Inspecting the mounting screws

Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that

they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious hazard.

8. Maintenance of the motor

The motor unit winding is the ver y “heart ” of the power

tool.

Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not

become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.

9. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery)

Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not

collected on the terminals.

On occasion check prior, during and after operation.

CAUTION

Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on

the terminals.

Failure to do so may result in malfunction.

10. Cleaning of the outside

When the chain saw is stained, wipe with a sof t dry cloth

or a cloth m oistened wit h soapy water. Do not use c hloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt plastics.

11. Storage

When storing the unit, perform cleaning and

maintenance of each par t and mount the chain case to the guide bar.

Store the chain saw in a place where the temper ature is

less than 40°C and out of reach of children.

NOTE

Storing Lithium-ion Batteries Make sure the lithium-ion bat teries have been fully

charged before storing them.

Prolonged storage (3 months or more) of batteries with

a low charge may result in per formance deterioration, signiﬁ cantly reducing battery usage time or rendering the batteries incapable of holding a charge.

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However, signiﬁ cantly reduced bat tery usage time may

be recovered by repeatedly charging and using the batteries two to ﬁ ve times.

If the battery usage time is extremely short despite

repeated charging and use, consider the batteries dead and purchase new batteries.

CAUTION

In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the

safety regulations and standards prescribed in each countr y must be obser ved.

SELECTING ACCESSORIES

The accessories of this machine are listed on page 21.

Impor tant notice on the batteries for the Hitachi cordless power tools

Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with bat teries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modiﬁ ed (such as disassembly and replacement of cells or other internal parts).

NOTE

Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and development, the speciﬁ cations herein are subject to change without prior notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

1. Po we r to ol

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

The motor sounds but the saw chain...

○ does not move ○ does not move freely

The chain brake may be activated. Release by pulling the brake lever toward

The saw chain tension is excessive. Check the saw chain tension, and if it is

Saw chain comes out of the sprocket. Remove the side case, and check the saw

you.

too tight, loosen the tension.

chain is properly engaged on the sprocket.

Inside the side case...

→ sawdust is jammed → foreign matter is trapped

In the guide bar groove...

→ sawdust is jammed → oil does not ﬂ ow

Poor sharpness The saw chain...

Chain oil

○ is slow-ﬂ owing ○ does not come out

(seizes up)

Battery cannot be installed.

→ is worn out or the blade is broken → is rusted

The direction of the saw chain is reversed, Re-attach ensuring the correct direction.

Saw chain tension is loose. Check the saw chain tension and tighten

Lack of chain oil in the tank. Replenish with chain oil.

Chain oil spout is clogged. Clean the chain oil spout.

Attempting to install a battery other than that speciﬁ ed for the tool.

Remove the side case and clean the chain cover.

Clean the guide bar groove and the oil hole. Make sure there is oil in the oil tank, and replenish as required.

Sharpen the saw chain. If the wear or breakage is very severe, replace with a new saw chain.

if it is loose.

Please install a multi volt type battery.

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2. Charger

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

The charge indicator lamp rapidly ﬂ ickers purple, and battery charging doesn’t begin.

The charge indicator lamp blinks red, and battery charging doesn’t begin.

Battery usage time is short even though the bat tery is fully charged.

The battery takes a long time to charge.

The USB power lamp has switched oﬀ and the USB device has stopped charging.

USB power lamp does not switch oﬀ even though the USB device has ﬁ nished charging.

It is unclear what the charging status of a USB device is, or whether its charging is complete.

Charging of a USB device pauses midway.

Charging of the USB device pauses midway when the batter y and the USB device are being charged at the same time.

Charging of the USB device doesn’t start when the battery and the USB device are being charged at the same time.

The battery is not inserted all the way. Insert the battery ﬁ rmly.

There is foreign matter in the battery terminal or where the bat tery is attached.

The battery is not inserted all the way. Insert the battery ﬁ rmly.

The battery is overheated. If lef t alone, the battery will automatically

The battery’s life is depleted. Replace the battery with a new one.

The temperature of the bat tery, the charger, or the surrounding environment is extremely low.

The charger’s vents are blocked, causing its internal components to overheat.

The cooling fan is not running. Contact a Hitachi Authorized Service

The battery’s capacity has become low. Replace the battery with one that has

The USB power lamp lights up green to indicate that USB charging is possible.

The USB power lamp does not switch oﬀ even when charging is complete.

The charger was plugged into an electrical socket while the USB device was being charged using the battery as the power source.

A battery was inserted into the charger while the USB device was being charged using a power socket as the power source.

The battery has become fully charged. This is not a malfunction.

The remaining batter y capacity is extremely low.

Remove the foreign matter.

begin charging if its temperature decreases, but this may reduce batter y life. It is recommended that the battery be cooled in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight before charging it.

Charge the battery indoors or in another warmer environment.

Avoid blocking the vents.

Center for repair s.

capacity remaining.

Plug the charger’s power plug into an electric socket.

This is not a malfunction.

Examine the USB device that is charging to conﬁ rm its charging status.

This is not a malfunction. The charger pauses USB charging for about 5 seconds when it is diﬀ erentiating between power sources.

The charger pauses USB charging for about 5 seconds while it checks whether the battery has successfully completed charging.

This is not a malfunction. When the batter y capacity reaches a certain level, USB charging automatically begins.

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(14.4V– 18V)

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Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome,

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Code No. C99724211 G Printed in China

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