Power Plex™ 14in 40V MAX Chainsaw

Important: Use only bar and chain oil.

1. Place the chain saw on a level surface.

2. Clean the area around the oil cap (Figure 1).

   Note: Make sure that you do not allow debris/wood chips to enter the oil tank.

   

   Figure 1

   1. Oil cap
   2. Oil window

3. Remove the cap and pour oil into the chain saw until the oil fills the window (Figure 1).

   Do not fill the chain saw higher than the bottom of the fill neck.

4. Clean up any spilled oil and replace the oil cap.

Before using the chain saw, do the following:

• Clean and check the chain components for excessive wear or damage and replace them as needed; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive Sprocket and Sharpening the Chain.

• Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level and Adding Bar and Chain Oil.

• Check the chain brake; refer to Checking the Chain Brake.

1. Make sure that the vents on the chain saw (Figure 5 and Figure 6) are free from dust and debris.

   

   Figure 5

   1. Vent
   

   Figure 6

   1. Vent (inside the battery cavity)
   2. Vent

2. Set the chain saw down on a level surface.

3. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the battery cavity in the chain saw (Figure 7).

   

   Figure 7

4. Push the battery pack into the battery cavity until the battery pack locks into place.

5. Ensure that the chain brake is in the OPERATING position (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

   1. Chain brake (OPERATING position)
   2. Chain brake (STOP position)

6. With 1 hand on the front handle and the other on the rear handle, press the trigger lock, then squeeze the trigger (Figure 9).

   

   Figure 9

   1. Front handle
   2. Chain brake
   3. Trigger lock
   4. Trigger

To shut off the chain saw, release the trigger.

Whenever you are not using the saw or are transporting the saw to or from the work area, move the chain brake to the STOP position (Figure 8).

There are 2 types of kickback:

• A fast upward motion of the chain saw that results when the chain at the nose or top of the bar contacts an object

• A fast backward motion of the chain saw that results when the chain at the nose or top of the bar is pinched by the object being cut

Figure 10 shows the area of the bar to avoid contacting an object to prevent kickback.

Figure 10

1. Grip the chain saw with 2 hands, with your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle as shown in Figure 11.

   Note: Keeping your left arm straight with your elbow locked helps reduce kickback.

   

   Figure 11

2. Stand to the left side of the chain saw and not in line with the chain, and position yourself for balanced, stable footing while sawing.

3. Stand on solid, even ground in front of the wood to be cut.

4. While cutting, have the wood near the chain saw head, at the exposed near end of the guide bar.

   You can use the bucking teeth (Figure 12) to add pressure but it works best with a sharp-toothed chain.

   

   Figure 12

   1. Bucking teeth

5. Press the chain saw lightly against the wood, allowing the weight of the chain saw to drive the cutting.

6. Keep steady pressure on the chain saw throughout the cut, and release pressure only near the end of the cut.

1. Grip the chain saw as shown in Figure 11.

2. While cutting small branches, apply light pressure to the branch to be cut.

3. While cutting larger branches, make a shallow undercut and then complete the cut from the topside of the branch.

   1. Cut from the underside of the limb about 15 cm (6 inches) from the trunk. Cut a third of the way through the limb.

   2. Cut 5.0 to 10.0 cm (2 to 4 inches) farther out on the limb and from above. Cut the limb until it falls.

   3. Cut about a third of the diameter of the limb stub from underneath as close to the trunk as possible.

   4. Cut the limb stub from above so that it meets the previous cut as close to the trunk as possible.

The proper operator stance for felling a tree is shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13

1. Determine the direction that the tree will fall. Consider the wind direction, if there are heavier limbs on 1 side of the tree, and the natural tilt of the tree, if any.

2. Determine a clear, safe retreat path away from the danger area; refer to Figure 14.

   

   Figure 14

   1. Retreat path
   2. 45 degree angle
   3. Danger area

3. Grip the chain saw as shown in (Figure 11).

4. Make the first cut a third of the way through the tree diameter on the side where you want the tree to fall (Figure 15).

   Note: Making this cut prevents the chain saw from being pinched while making the next cut.

   

   Figure 15

   1. First cut
   2. Second cut
   3. Back cut

5. Make a second cut to form a notch, starting the cut at least 5 cm (2 inches) above and away from the first cut (Figure 15).

6. Make the back cut from the opposite side of the notch and about 5 cm (2 inches) higher than the bottom of the notch as shown in Figure 15.

   Important: Important: Stop the third cut 2.5 to 5.0 cm (1 to 2 inches) from the notch to form a hinge between the cuts (Figure 15), which keeps the tree from falling in the wrong direction or twisting as it falls.

   Note: As the back cut nears the hinge (Figure 15), the tree should begin to fall.

7. When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain saw, shut it off, put it down, and retreat along the path you determined in step 2.

   Important: If the tree begins to fall in an undesired direction, immediately stop the cut, shut off the chain saw, put the chain saw down, and use a wedge to open the cut and push the tree in the desired direction.

1. Grip the chain saw as shown in Figure 11.

2. Cut off the smaller limbs from the tree that are not supporting its weight off the ground.

   

   Figure 16

   

   Figure 17

3. Cut the larger limbs that are support of the weight of the tree from the bottom upward so that the limbs do not pinch the saw blade (Figure 18).

   

   Figure 18

• If you are cutting branches from a fallen tree or cutting a log into lengths, support the log off the ground (preferably on a sawbuck); refer to Figure 19.

  

  Figure 19

• If the log is supported on an end, cut from the top. If the chain saw binds in the cut, do not attempt to free it by running the motor. Shut off the saw, then use a wedge to pry open the cut and release the saw.

• If the log is supported on both ends, start from the top and cut about a third of the way through the log (Figure 19A). Make a second cut from the underside to meet the first cut (Figure 19B). This keeps the log from pinching the saw.

• If the log is supported along its entire length, cut all the way through the log from the top.

• If the log is supported on both ends but not in the middle, cut a third of the diameter from the top, then either cut from the bottom or roll the log over to meet the first cut (Figure 20).

  

  Figure 20

• If the log is on a hill, always stand on the uphill side of the log (Figure 21).

  

  Figure 21

  1. Direction of slope

1. Place the chain saw on a flat surface.

2. Press down on the latch and remove the battery pack from the cavity.

   

   Figure 22

   1. Latch

Important: Read all safety precautions.

Important: Charge the battery pack only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications.

Note: At any time, press the battery-charge-indicator button on the battery pack to display the current charge (LED indicators).

1. Make sure that the vents on the battery pack are clear of any dust and debris.

2. Line up the cavity in the battery pack (Figure 23) with the tongue on the charger.

   

   Figure 23

   1. Battery pack cavity
   2. Battery pack terminals
   3. Battery pack venting areas
   4. Battery-charge-indicator button
   5. LED indicators (current charge)

3. Make sure that the vents on the battery charger are clear of any dust and debris.

4. Slide the battery pack into the charger until it is fully seated (Figure 24).

   

   Figure 24

   1. Charger venting areas
   2. Left indicator light
   3. Right indicator light

5. To remove the battery pack, slide the battery backward out of the charger.

6. Refer to the following table to interpret the LED indicators on the battery charger.

1. Set the chain saw down on a level surface.

2. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the battery cavity in the chain saw (Figure 25).

   

   Figure 25

3. Push the battery pack into the battery cavity until the battery pack locks into place.

1. Place the chain saw on a flat surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack.

2. Check the oil level in the window. If you cannot see oil in the window, add bar and chain oil to the chain saw (Figure 26).

   

   Figure 26

   1. Oil cap
   2. Window

3. Clean the area around the oil cap (Figure 26).

   Note: Make sure that you do not allow debris/wood chips to enter the oil tank.

4. Remove the cap and pour oil into the chain saw until the oil fills the window (Figure 26).

   Note: Do not fill the chain saw higher than the bottom of the fill neck.

5. Clean up any spilled oil and replace the oil cap.

1. Place the chain saw on a flat surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack.

2. Engage the chain brake by moving the chain brake forward to the STOP position (Figure 27).

   

   Figure 27

   1. Chain brake (OPERATING position)
   2. Chain brake (STOP position)

3. Grip the chain with a gloved hand and attempt to pull it around the guide bar; the chain should not move around the guide bar. If it does, take the chain saw to an Authorized Service Dealer for repair.

4. Disengage the chain brake by moving the chain brake rearward to the OPERATING position (Figure 27).

5. Grip the chain with a gloved hand and attempt to pull it around the guide bar; the chain should move around the guide bar. If it does not, take the chain saw to an Authorized Service Dealer for repair.

Ensure that the chain is properly tensioned. A loose chain will shorten the life of the drive sprocket and the guide bar and may break the chain. An overtightened chain will overheat the guide bar and chain, causing rapid wear and possible motor burnout. Also, check the chain tension after a few cuts. A new chain usually stretches and requires adjustment after its first use.

The chain tension is correct when you are able to use a gloved hand to pull the chain smoothly around the guide bar. The chain should remain in contact with the bottom edge of the guide bar.

1. Place the chain saw on a level surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack.

2. Loosen, but do not remove the wing nut on the cover (Figure 27).

3. Hold up the tip of the guide bar (Figure 28).

   

   Figure 28

4. Adjust the chain.

   • To tighten the chain, turn the chain tensioning knob clockwise.

   • To loosen the chain, turn the chain tensioning knob counterclockwise

   Adjust the chain until the chain touches the bottom edge of the guide bar, then tighten the knob an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

5. Tighten the wing nut until it is snug (Figure 29).

6. Check the chain tension; if the chain is loose, repeat this procedure.

1. Place the chain saw on a flat surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack.

2. Remove the wing nut that secures the cover (Figure 29).

   

   Figure 29

   1. Chain tensioning knob
   2. Cover
   3. Wing nut

3. Loosen the chain by turning the chain-tightening screw counterclockwise (Figure 29).

4. Separate the chain from the guide bar and set them aside.

5. Remove the clip, spacer, and drive sprocket from the chain saw (Figure 30).

   

   Figure 30

   1. Oil passage
   2. Clip
   3. Spacer
   4. Drive sprocket

6. Inspect the drive sprocket; if it is excessively worn or damaged, replace it.

7. Check the oil passage (Figure 30) for debris and clean the area if necessary.

8. Install the drive sprocket, spacer, and clip.

9. Clean the guide bar and chain; use a wire or a small flat-head screwdriver to remove dirt and debris from the groove along the edge of the guide bar, starting from the sprocket on the front end and moving rearward.

   If the guide bar or grooves are damaged or the sprocket on the front end does not rotate freely, replace the guide bar; if the chain is excessively worn or damaged, replace it.

10. Place the chain around the drive sprocket on the front end of the guide bar, with the cutting edge of the chain teeth on the top of the bar facing forward as shown in the diagram on the side of the chain saw (Figure 31C).

    

    Figure 31

11. Feed the chain around the guide bar and align the chain teeth into the groove of the bar.

12. Position the open loop of the chain (not on the guide bar) around the drive sprocket on the chain saw and install the guide bar and attached chain onto the chain saw as shown in Figure 31.

    Important: Ensure that the chain adjusting stud is inserted into the hole indicated by the arrow in Figure 31C. You may need to rotate the chain tensioning knob to fit the stud into the hole in the guide bar.

13. Install the cover and the wing nut, but do not fully tighten the wing nut (Figure 31D).

14. Adjust the chain tension; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension.

The chain needs sharpening or replacement when you must force it onto the wood or it produces smaller chips than when it was new.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to have the chain sharpened or replaced.

Important: Upon removal, cover the terminals of the battery pack with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Recycle or properly dispose of lithium-ion battery packs at a battery recycling facility.

For more information on recycling lithium-ion battery packs and to locate the battery recycling facility closest to you, visit www.Call2Recycle.org (US and Canada only). If you are located outside of the US and Canada, please contact your authorized Toro distributor.

Should the chain saw need service, take the product to your Authorized Service Dealer.