Milwaukee 6215 User Manual

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Fig. 7

Fig. 6

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
A guide bar which has been demonstrated

to reduce kickback significantly.

Replacement Saw Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback

performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-

2000 when tested with specific chain

saws. It may not meet the ANSI perfor-

mance requirements when used with other

saws.

Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that

cut the wood, and that is driven by the

motor and is supported by the guide bar.

Spiked Bumper (Spike) (Fig. 6)
The pointed tooth or teeth (A)for use when

felling or bucking to pivot the saw and

maintain position while sawing.

Switch Linkage
The mechanism that transmits motion from

a trigger to the switch.

Switch (Fig. 7)
A device that when operated will complete

or interrupt an electrical power circuit to

the motor of the chain saw (A).

Switch Lockout (Fig. 7)
A movable stop (B) that prevents the unin-

tentional operation of the switch until manu-

ally actuated.

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug tool before per-

forming any assembly, adjust-

ments, maintenance or service.

Contact a MILWAUKEE service

facility for ALL repairs. Use only

specifically

recommended

accessories. Others may be

hazardous.

3. Fit guide bar onto the two mounting

studs (E) and fit the chain tensioning

pin (D) into the smaller hole in the guide

bar.

4. Fit chain over the drive sprocket (F)

with the cutting edges facing the direc-

tion of rotation (G).

5. Fit the chain into the groove in the top

of the guide bar, start from the back

and work toward the front. Rotate the

nose sprocket (H) if necessary.

6. Replace sprocket cover.

Adjusting chain (Fig.10)
1. Loosen retaining nut on sprocket cover

and retighten finger tight.

2. Remove slack in chain by pulling up on

nose and adjusting the tensioning

screw (A) so that the chain touches

the bottom of the guide bar along the

entire length.

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

1/8"

Mounting the guide bar and chain to

the power head unit (Fig. 8 & 9)

Fig. 8

1. Remove retaining nut and washers (A)

and remove the sprocket cover (B).

2. Adjust the chain tensioning screw (C)

so that the chain tensioning pin (D) is

about 1/2" from the sprocket side of

the slot as shown.

3. While supporting the saw by the nose,

pull down on chain. If the chain will

clear the guide bar by about 1/8" and

snap back to the bottom of the guide

bar, the chain is properly tensioned.

Tighten retaining nut firmly with the

wrench provided.

4. Run the saw without cutting, unplug

the saw and recheck the tension be-

fore use.
NOTE: Too much tension will burn the

guide bar and damage the chain. Too

little tension will allow the chain to leave

the guide bar and may cause personal

injury. A new chain will stretch when

used and will require readjustment later.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, wear

safety goggles or glasses with

side shields. Always unplug the

saw before attaching or remov-

ing accessories. The use of any

accessory other than those spe-

cifically recommended for use

with this saw may be hazardous.

OPERATION

Cutting with the chain saw
This chain saw is designed to cut wood

and wood products only. Do not use this

saw to cut wood or wood products if nails,

screws, metal plates, or any other mate-

rial other than wood is in the material. You

may damage the tool and may cause per-

sonal injury.

Holding the chain saw (Fig. 11)
Always grip each handle with the thumb

and fingers encircling the handle as

shown.

Fig. 11

Using the chain saw
Always be sure of your footing and hold

the chain saw firmly with both hands while

the motor is running.