Kobalt KCS 120-07, Manual

Page 1: ... 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 ITEM 0796790 MODEL KCS 120 07 AB16407 ...

Page 2: ...Maintenance 22 4 3 g n i t o o h s e l b u o r T Warranty 34 Replacement Parts List 35 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar length Chain pitch Chain gauge Chain type Guide bar type Chain oil tank capacity Unit weight with battery 12 in 30 5 cm 3 8 in 9 5 mm 0 05 in 1 27 mm 91PJ045X 120SDEA041 6 8 oz 200 ml 8 8 lbs SPECIFICATIONS ...

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

Page 4: ...afety Footwear Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Kickback Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft 15 m away Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn t...

Page 5: ...footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long haircan be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure are connected and properly ...

Page 6: ... of fire when used with another battery pack Use power tools only with specifically designatedbattery packs Use of any other battery packs create a risk of injury and fire 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 another Shorting the battery terminals toge...

Page 7: ...f the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock 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 products ...

Page 8: ...s helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and or kickback Follow the manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickba...

Page 9: ...n Saws Safety Requirements when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 c i d 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 ...

Page 10: ...EANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation...

Page 11: ...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 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: ... 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 Remove oil cap N Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank Wipe off excess oil and repl...

Page 13: ...saw Read understand and follow the instructions contained in the charger manual WARNING 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 into place You should hear a click once it is installed To remove the battery 1 Press the battery re...

Page 14: ...er past the chain line WARNING Starting and stopping the chain saw 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 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 th...

Page 15: ...it Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut 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 of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw ...

Page 16: ...ing operation should be separated from the 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 immediately Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide...

Page 17: ... U d e h c t o N 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 the notch and back cut approximately 2...

Page 18: ...he chain saw when cutting through the log release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut 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 inse...

Page 19: ...nd your weight is distributed evenly on both feet p e e k o t e e r t e h t r e d n u s b m i l t r o p p u s r e g r a l e h t e v a e L the tree off the ground while cutting t u c e h t e v o m e R e m i t a t a e n o t u c e b d l u o h s s b m i L limbs from the work area often to help Keep the work area clean and safe m o t t o b e h t m o r f t u c e b d l u o h s n o i s n e t r e d n u s e...

Page 20: ... drop the branch off 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 through to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain ...

Page 21: ...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 SPRINGPOLE ...

Page 22: ...fe 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 injury WARNING To avoid serious personal injury read and understand all the safety instructions in this section Before performing any maintenance make sure th...

Page 23: ...tain your chain saw and chain o remove the side cover loosen the lock knob one full turn counterclockwise 2 Loosen the chain tension knob 2 or 3 turns 3 Remove the lock knob and remove the side cover Chain Tension Knob Lock Knob WARNING Before performing any maintenance make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury ...

Page 24: ...rom the main body of the saw and releasing the chain from the sprocket 5 The chain saw can now be cleaned with a brush and or rag to remove sawdust and oil 6 To replace the bar and chain loop the chain over the sprocket and place the bar against the bar stud Sprocket Bar Stud Sprocket ...

Page 25: ...tensioning pin is located in the tensioning hole on the chain bar 8 Ensure the rubber block and chain bar are free of oil as this helps to keep tension on the chain 9 Replace the side cover and lock knob but do not fully tighten Chain Tensioning Pin ...

Page 26: ...ain can be pulled away from the bar but not so much that the runners can be pulled out of the bar 12 Once you have the correct tension fully tighten the lock knob Note Chains stretch with use Check tension often Never tension a warm chain before storing as chains shrink when cool This can damage chain bar and saw Lock Knob Chain Tension Knob ...

Page 27: ...s The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation If they face backwards turn the loop over 6 Place the chain drive links into the bar groove Note Make certain of direction of the chain 7 Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar 8 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket 9 the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar Note When pla...

Page 28: ...ain cover lock 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 Ens...

Page 29: ...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 risk of severe kickb...

Page 30: ...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 pri...

Page 31: ...mproper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury Top plate angle angle LESS THAN 30 for cross cutting MORE THAN 30 feathered edge dulls quickly Cortadoras izquierdas Cortadoras derechas 30 80 TOP PLACE FILLING ANGLE SIDE PLATE FILLING ANGLE CORRECT INCORRECT LESS THAN 30 MORE THAN 30 ...

Page 32: ...kward Slope Needs too much feed pressure causes excessive wear to the bar and chain Results 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 clearance Depth Gauge Jointer Raker Depth Gauge Clearance 1 32 0 6 mm Hook Incorrect Backward Slope ...

Page 33: ...nd checked for wear and damage Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear Such faults should be smoothed following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar rails that permits the chain to lay over sideways Bent guide bar Cracked or broken rails Spread rails Lubricate guide bars weekly with a sprocket at their tip Using a grease syringe lubricate weekly in the lubri...

Page 34: ... through this troubleshooting guide or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert please call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday 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 defe...

Page 35: ...parts call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday PART DESCRIPTION PART A Side cover 341101072A B Tension knob 341081072 C Screw 32206590 D Tightening knob 34108420 Printed in China A B C D ...