TOTAL Lithium-Ion Mini Chain Saw

Product Overview

The TOTAL Lithium-Ion Mini Chain Saw is designed for efficient sawing, pruning branches, and cutting small diameter trees, making it suitable for gardens and orchards. It operates on a 20V battery system, compatible with the P20S platform, offering over 150 tools.

Specifications

Model Numbers: TGSLI2068, TGSLI2068X, TGSLI2068-X, TGSLI2068E, TGSLI2068XE, TGSLI2068X-X, TGSLI2068M, TGSLI2068XM, TGSLI2068XA, UTGSLI2068, UTGSLI2068X (X stands for 1 to 9)

Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Specifications and batteries may vary by country.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

• ? Read the manual
• ⚠️ Warning / danger
• ? Keep away from fire
• ? Wear safety eyewear
• ?️ Wear protective clothing
• ?️ Oil can sign
• ? Keep away from humid environment
• ?? Do not let the tool get wet
• ↩️ Prevent rebound
• ♻️ Don't discard it casually. It needs to comply with the garbage disposal regulations.
• ? Wear ear cover
• ? Wear antiskid boots
• ➡️ Running direction of saw chain

Accessory Parts

The following parts are included or are essential components:

• 1. Chain
• 2. Guide plate
• 3. Lock knob
• 4. Sprocket cover plate
• 5. Protective plate
• 6. Chain guard
• 7. Oil tank cover
• 8. Self locking switch
• 9. Speed control switch
• 10. Main handle
• 11. Power input interface

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the mini chain saw with numbered callouts pointing to its various parts, including the chain, guide plate, handles, battery, and switches.

Safety Precautions

Precautions Before Operation

• Use only manufacturer-approved battery packs and chargers to prevent fire or explosion accidents.
• Do not use the chain saw, battery pack, or charger beyond their design specifications to avoid serious injury or damage.
• Refer to the battery pack and charger instructions for specific details.
• Operator Requirements: Users must read and understand the manual before use. Ensure physical, mental, and psychological states are normal for operation. Users must be adults. Seek professional guidance if needed. Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Dress and Protection Requirements: Wear appropriate clothing, keep hair and loose items away from moving parts. Wear safety goggles, protective masks, and long protective clothing. Wear protective gloves when cleaning or handling sharp parts. Wear antiskid boots to prevent slips.

Working Environment Requirements

• Keep bystanders, children, and animals away from the work area due to flying debris.
• Do not use the chain saw in rain or humid environments as it is not waterproof and can cause electric shock.
• Avoid operating in environments with combustibles or explosives due to potential sparks from the motor.

Machine Condition Requirements

A chain saw is safe to use if:

• The chain is not damaged.
• The chain saw is clean and dry.
• The handle is intact.
• The trigger switch operates normally.
• The control program is functional and unmodified.
• The chain is filled with lubricating oil.
• The depth of the sprocket tooth groove matched with the chain does not exceed 0.5mm.
• The assembly of the guide plate and chain meets manual requirements.
• The guide plate and chain are well assembled.
• Chain tension is normal.
• All accessories are original.
• Accessories are assembled normally.

Warning: Safety Requirements Not Met

⚠️ If the product no longer meets safety requirements, parts may not function correctly, or safety mechanisms may fail, leading to serious or fatal injury.

• Only use a good chain saw; clean and dry it if dirty or wet.
• Do not modify the chain saw, guide plate, or chain.
• Do not use if the control system is not working properly.
• Use only original accessories.
• Install the guide plate and chain according to instructions.
• Refer to the manual for accessory installation.
• Do not insert anything into the chain saw.

Safety Instructions for Guide Plate

The guide plate can be used safely if:

• All functions are in good condition.
• The guide plate is not deformed or incomplete.
• There is no obvious change in the groove depth.
• The guide rail is smooth without burrs.
• There is no shrinkage or cracking in the groove.

⚠️ If the guide plate is not in a safe state, the chain may jump out, causing serious or fatal injury.

• Use only undamaged guides.
• Replace guides if the groove depth is less than the minimum.
• Remove debris from the guide plate after operation.
• Contact the dealer with any questions.

Safety Instructions for Chain

The chain can be used safely if:

• The chain is not broken.
• The edge of the chain blade is sharp.
• The cutting depth of the chain cutter head conforms to the service mark.
• The cutting edge length of the cutter head meets the grinding standard.

⚠️ Parts and accessories not meeting safety standards can lead to serious injury or death.

• Do not use damaged chains.
• Grind the chain cutter head according to the manual.
• Contact the dealer with any questions.

Operation Precautions

Precautions for Cutting

⚠️ In some cases, operators may lose focus, leading to trips, falls, and serious injury.

• Keep calm and work in a planned way.
• Do not use the chain saw in dim or low visibility environments.
• Operate your own chain saw.
• Do not operate the chain saw higher than your shoulder.
• Watch out for obstacles.
• Maintain a safe position and balance. Use a lift or scaffold for work at height.
• Do not touch the moving saw chain to avoid serious injury.
• Ensure the saw chain is lubricated properly to prevent jumping out of the guide plate and breakage.
• Check chain tension regularly; adjust if loose.
• Stop working immediately if the chain saw starts or runs abnormally.
• Vibration may occur; wear gloves, take breaks, and consult a doctor if in poor health.
• Avoid combustible environments where sparks from the chain can cause fire or explosion.
• Wait for the chain saw to stop completely after releasing the trigger to prevent serious injury.

⚠️ If the chain saw is used with a tensioned tree, the guide plate may get stuck, leading to loss of control and serious injury.

Diagram Description (Figure 1): Illustrates cutting a force relief groove from the tight side (1) and then cutting into the loose side (2).

Precautions for Pruning

• When pruning branches under a fallen tree, ensure the trunk is supported to prevent rolling. Trim branches from the main pole and avoid standing on the log.

Precautions for Logging

• Inexperienced personnel should not approach dangerous logging sites. Do not cut wood alone.
• Be aware of falling branches or objects that could injure onlookers.
• Judge the direction of tree fall for a smooth descent.
• Keep bystanders, children, and animals at a safe distance (2.5 tree lengths).
• Observe tree crowns and adjacent trees to avoid interference during fall.
• When the tree falls, the trunk may break or spring towards the operator; plan and use escape routes. Do not go uphill.
• Clear obstacles from the work and escape routes.
• Avoid using hinges or unstable ropes. Use stabilizing ropes. If the tree falls prematurely, follow the escape route.
• When cutting, if the guide plate touches an object or clamps the chain, it may cause rebound.
• If the tree fall direction is uncontrollable or falls onto other trees, stop the operation and use a vehicle to pull the tree with a rope.

Rebound Warning

The chain saw may rebound under the following conditions:

• The guide plate head contacts a hard object or emergency brake.
• The head of the running chain saw guide is touched.

Diagram Description (Figure 2): Illustrates conditions that may cause the chain saw to rebound.

Pull Warning

When cutting from top to bottom, the pulling force is opposite to the operator.

Diagram Description (Figure 3): Illustrates the pull warning scenario where the chain saw contacts a hard object and is clamped, causing it to break away from the operator.

• Grasp the handle firmly.
• Operate as described in the manual.
• Keep the guide straight down.
• Cut at full speed.

Thrust Warning

When cutting from bottom to top, the thrust direction is towards the operator.

Diagram Description (Figure 4): Illustrates the thrust warning scenario where the chain saw contacts a hard object and is clamped, causing it to break away from the operator.

• Grasp the handle with both hands.
• Operate as described in the manual.
• Keep the guide straight down.
• Cut at full speed.

Operation

This machine is a single-hand saw, suitable for single-hand operation. Do not approach any part of the body during operation.

Operation of Timber Making

⚠️ If the chain saw rebounds, it may spring towards the operator, causing serious or fatal injury.

• When cutting, cut at full speed.
• Do not cut with the guide head.
• Keep the chain saw at full speed and the guide plate vertical.
• Expose the cut trees according to the width of the guide plate.
• Add the weight of the chain saw to the guide plate.

Diagram Description: Illustrations show the correct technique for timber making cuts.

Pruning of Branches

• Place the chain saw guide on the branch to be pruned.
• Cut at full speed.
• Cut the branch with the upper part of the guide plate.
• For branches under tension, make a small opening (1) on the loose side first, then cut continuously under tension.

Diagram Description: Illustrations show the process of pruning branches, including making an initial cut on the loose side.

Timbering

1. Confirm Escape Route:
   • Plan an escape route at a 45° angle in the reverse direction of tree inversion.
   • Ensure the escape route is free of obstacles.
   • Observe the top of the tree.

   Diagram Description: Shows a tree with escape routes marked at 45° angles.

2. Root Treatment of Cut Trees:
   • Clear obstacles under trees and work areas.
   • Clean up excess root parts.
   • For large trees with thick stumps, cut vertically before horizontally to remove excess root.
3. Cut Out the Oblique Opening:

   The oblique cut determines the direction of the tree. Cut an oblique cut on the toppling side, close to the ground. Make a horizontal cut from 1/5 to 1/3 of the trunk diameter, then cut diagonally. Do not cut the oblique cut too deep.

   • Cut off the whole width of the oblique incision.
   • The dorsal incision should be slightly higher than the oblique incision's baseline, horizontal, leaving about 1/10 of the stem diameter between them.
   • The uncut fiber acts as a hinge; do not cut the trunk completely. Insert a wedge on the back side incision.
   • Use only plastic or aluminum wedges; iron wedges are not allowed when the trunk is disconnected.

   Diagram Description: Illustrates the oblique and dorsal incisions on a tree trunk, showing the hinge action.

Maintenance and Inspection

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair

• Disconnect the battery pack before cleaning, maintenance, or repair to prevent sudden starts.
• Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, high-pressure equipment, or sharp tools that can damage parts. Clean according to instructions.
• Do not attempt to repair chain saws, battery packs, or chargers yourself; contact the dealer for maintenance.
• Wear scratch-resistant gloves when cleaning to avoid injury from the sharp blade.

Inspection Items Before Operation

Please check the following items are normal before operation:

• Chain saw, guide plate, and chain are in safe condition.
• Battery pack is checked and fully charged.
• Chain saw is clean.
• Guide plate and chain are installed correctly and tensioned.
• Lubricating oil is added.
• Control system is checked.
• If unsure about any operation, do not use the chain saw and contact the dealer.

Maintenance Schedule

Inspection of Chain Saw

Be sure to cut off the power when performing these operations!

Inspection of Sprocket

1. Turn off the chain saw and pull out the battery pack.
2. Remove the sprocket protection cover.
3. Remove the guide plate and chain.
4. Use a depth gauge to measure the depth of the sprocket groove.
5. If the groove depth exceeds 0.5mm, do not use the sprocket; contact the dealer and replace it.

Diagram Description: Shows a diagram for measuring the sprocket groove depth.

Inspection of Guide Plate

1. Turn off the chain saw and pull out the battery pack.
2. Remove the sprocket protection cover.
3. Remove the guide plate and chain.
4. Measure the groove depth of the guide plate, referring to the guide plate traffic standard.
5. Replace the guide plate if it is damaged, the measured depth is less than the minimum allowable depth, or the groove is deformed/damaged.
6. Contact the dealer with any questions.

Diagram Description: Shows a diagram for measuring the guide plate groove depth.

Detection of Lubricating Oil Output

1. Place the chain saw guide directly above clean ground.
2. Start the chain saw; oil should be seen on the ground below the guide plate, indicating normal oil output.
3. If no oil is seen: Add chain oil, check oil output again. If still no oil, do not use the saw and contact the supplier.

Diagram Description: Shows lubricating oil being sprayed from the chain saw.

Detection of Startup

1. Ensure no people or animals are within 50 feet (15 meters) of the workplace.
2. Insert the battery pack until it locks. Press the power switch for three seconds until a "drop" sound is heard.
3. Hold the handle, press the self-locking switch, and turn the speed control switch to start the machine normally. Ensure the chain and guide plate do not contact any object during startup.

Diagram Description: Shows the battery pack, speed control switch, and self-locking switch on the chain saw.

Company Information

Website: www.totalbusiness.com

Manufacturer: TOTAL TOOLS CO., PTE. LTD.

Address: No. 45 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, China.

Made in China

Model Number: T1222.V03

Certifications: CE, PAP