ITEM #1359954/2127551 40V LITHIUM-ION BRUSHLESS 14-IN CHAIN SAW MODEL #KCS 4040-06/KCS 1440-06 Español p. 33 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications............................................................................................................2 Package Contents.................................................................................................................3 Symbols................................................................................................................................ 4 Safety Information ..........................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS A O PART DESCRIPTION A Chain saw B QUANTITY 1 B Scabbard 1 O Wrench 1 3
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION V Volts A EXPLANATION Voltage Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watts Power Minutes Time Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1. WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. • Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
SAFETY INFORMATION accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. 6. SERVICE • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 7. CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback. • Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery, causing loss of control. • 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION Kickback WARNING Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
SAFETY INFORMATION • 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 bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
PREPARATION Before beginning to operate this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to operate the product. Unpacking This product has been shipped completely assembled. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW G F H D C J L K D E PART DESCRIPTION C Rear handle QUANTITY 1 D Safety lock 1 E Trigger 1 F Front handle 1 G Guard 1 H Low kickback chain 1 I Guide bar 1 J Chain cover lock nuts 2 K Adjustment screw 1 L Chain cover 1 13 I
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery The battery will only be half charged when it is purchased. Before using the chain saw for the first time, place the battery in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manuals. When storing the chain saw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery. When the chain saw is going to be used again, charge the battery for at least a full charging period.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting and stopping the chain saw WARNING Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. A. To start the chain saw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. • Make sure the chain cover lock nuts (J) are tight to the chain cover.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • WARNING 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. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that would place your body or arm across the chain line. Proper cutting stance • • • • Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. • Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. • 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. Felling trees Hazardous conditions WARNING Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after it is felled. • Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bucking Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. • Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Cut only one log at a time. • Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking. • Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting as this can cause kickback. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Overbucking Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. Underbucking Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under bucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. Limbing Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the pruning. 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 saw handle. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. General maintenance Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain & Bar Assembly During use, the chain will stretch and become dull. Debris and saw dust can also collect underneath the bar cover. Use the following steps to maintain your chain saw and chain. 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. 1. Remove the battery from the chain saw. 2. Remove the supplied wrench (O) from the bottom of the handle. 3.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the old chain from the bar. 7. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. Cutters Chain Rotation 8. Place the chain drive links into the bar groove. Note: Make certain of direction of the chain. Chain Drive Links 9. Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. 10.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16. Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock nuts (J) by turning them with the wrench (O). 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 nuts (J) slightly and turn the chain adjustment screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain maintenance Use only 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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. • Remove filings from the file with a wire brush. WARNING • Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. • Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Top plate filing angle • CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. • LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. • MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. TOP PLACE FILLING ANGLE LESS THAN 30° 30˚ MORE THAN 30° SIDE PLATE FILLING ANGLE 80˚ CORRECT INCORRECT Side plate angle • Correct 80° – Produced automatically if you use the correct diameter file in the file holder.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. • Use a 1/32 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file. • Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file. • Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges.
TROUBLESHOOTING For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PROBLEM Bar and chain running hot and smoking. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Check chain tension for overtightened condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. 2. Chain oil tank empty. 2. Check oil tank. Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Chain tension too tight. 1. Re-tension chain.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
