Yard force YF60VRX16-CS, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...of our service partners in the US For immediate help with assembly or for additional product information email support MerotecUSA com or call 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET More information can be found on www YardForceUSA com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales receipt is required for warranty ser...

Page 2: ...duce the risk of electric shock Do not expose to water 2 Do not use in rain Store indoors only Replace damaged battery pack immediately 3 Disconnect battery pack before cleaning or servicing Use proper eye protection Keep away from rotating line 4 Do not operate without guard in place 5 Use only 60V Li ion battery YF60VRX4 0 BAT YF60VRX2 5 BAT and battery charger YF60VRX4A CHG YF60VRX2A CHG ...

Page 3: ...nderstand all safety instructions in this Operator s Manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs WA...

Page 4: ...ons and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire 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 WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or...

Page 5: ...ool 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 Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools and accessories Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operati...

Page 6: ...s legs and feet is recommended Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain Do not operate a chain saw in a tree on a ladder from a rooftop or any unstable support Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result in serious personal injury Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed se...

Page 7: ... sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON THIS CHAIN SAW CHAIN Brake The chain saw comes equipped with a chain brake which stops both the motor and the motion of the chain when kickback occurs The chain brake can be activated by the forward motion of the chain kickback brake handle as the s...

Page 8: ... Cutter type Fig 2 CAUTION As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used GUIDE BAR This saw comes equipped with a guide bar that has a small radius nose Small radius noses generally have less potential for kickback When replacing the guide bar be sure to order the bar listed in this manual ADDITIONAL WARNINGS With...

Page 9: ...operate a chain saw that is damaged or improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the trigger switch is released When bucking secure the work piece prior to cutting When felling or pruning identify and secure hazardous branches Aggressive or abusive cutting or misuse of the chain saw can cause premature bar chain and or sprocke...

Page 10: ...or button 13 Battery releasing locking button Check the delivery parts Fig 9 a c b d e f g h Fig 9 Remove the machine from its packaging carefully and make sure that all of the following parts are present a Chain saw x 1 b Guide bar x 1 c Saw chain x 1 d Battery pack x 1 e Charger x 1 f Manual x 1 g Guide bar cover x 1 h Bar and chain lubricant oil x 1 INSTALLATION Install the guide bar and saw ch...

Page 11: ...until the sag is eliminated 9 Tighten the side 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 once from right to left Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the side cover knob securely Assure that the chain will rotate without binding Adjustin...

Page 12: ...h a power indicator which is used to show the battery packs remaining charge Press the power indicator button to check battery charge as below The LEDs will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds Fig 18 To obtain the best life from the battery NOTE 1 Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging The battery pack should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticea...

Page 13: ...lip it into place NOTE Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you Fig 19 Remove the battery pack 1 Depress the battery releasing locking button on the housing 2 The battery pack will pop up automatically 3 Lift and hold the battery pack while pressing the releasing locking butt...

Page 14: ... panel will be light ON while you squeeze the trigger switch Status meaning as shown in Fig 23 Fig 23 Proper Grip On Handles Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection With the saw on a firm flat surface hold the saw firmly with both hands Always grasp the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right The fingers should encircle the handle with the thumb wrapped unde...

Page 15: ...ut See Fig 26 Fig 26 WARNING An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall See Fig 27 Fig 27 1 Make the felling back cut at least 5 cm 2 in higher than the horizontal notching cut Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut s...

Page 16: ...on from the work area Follow the correct tree felling procedure after you have removed the large buttress roots See Fig 33 Fig 33 BUCKING A LOG See Fig 34 Fig 34 WARNING 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 See Fig 35 Fig 35 WARNING The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain ...

Page 17: ... See Fig 39 Fig 39 WARNING Do not stand on any unstable surface while using the product This could include but is not limited to ladders scaffolds and trees See Fig 40 Fig 40 NOTE Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree When limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avo...

Page 18: ...clean cloth moistened with a mild soap solution Remove the side cover and then use a soft brush to remove debris from the guide bar saw chain sprocket and side cover Always clean out wood chips saw dust and dirt from the guide bar groove when replacing the saw chain REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN WARNING Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running The saw chain is very sharp NOTE When ...

Page 19: ...NCE When the guide bar shows signs of wear reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar ra...

Page 20: ...nd charge the battery pack Air vents are blocked Clean the air vents Unsatisfactory result Accessory is worn Replace with a new one Accessory not suitable for intended operation Use suitable accessory Product suddenly stops Product overloaded Remove the product from the workpiece and switch it on again Battery pack discharged Remove and charge the battery pack Battery pack too hot Remove the batte...

Page 21: ...or residential use only for a period of 90 days from date of purchase Warranty does not cover loss of use or other consequential damages arising from any of the above nor does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons This warranty is void if the product is used for commercial rental or industrial purposes Certain parts attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and te...

Page 22: ...r damaged parts Troubleshooting You can also visit our website to download owner s manuals and get additional product information Visit www YardForceUSA com or call our toll free hotline 1 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET 1 866 902 9690 support merotecusa com Merotec Inc 3655 Kennesaw North Industrial Parkway Kennesaw GA 30144 Copyright 2020 Merotec Inc Made in China at a SUMEC manufacturing faci...