Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage - Black & Decker GPC1800 Original Instructions Manual

• To charge the battery (11), remove it from the
tool and insert it into the charger (12). The
battery will only fit into the charger in one way.
Do not force. Be sure that the battery is fully
seated in the charger.
• Plug in the charger.
8 hour charger
The battery will be fully charged in approx. 8 hours.
It can be removed at any time or left in the con-
nected charger indefinitely.
Switching on and off (fig. E)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double
switching system. This system prevents starting
the tool inadvertently.
Switching on
• Push the lock-off button (2) backward using
your thumb and at the same time squeeze the
on/off switch (1).
• Release the lock-off button (2).
Switching off
• Release the on/off switch (1).
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the
on position.
Pruning (fig. F)
• Make sure the tool is running at full speed
before making a cut.
• Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible
bouncing or sideways movement of the tool.
• Guide the tool through the branch using light
pressure. When cutting heavy branches, where
a partial cut may splinter and damage the tree,
proceed as follows:
-Make the first cut 15 cm from the tree trunk on
the underside of the limb. Use the top of the
guide bar (7) to make this cut.
-Cut one third through the diameter of the limb.
Then cut down from the top.

Cleaning, maintenance and storage

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/
tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintencance
on corded/cordless power tools:
• Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool
(Original instructions)
• Or switch off and remove the battery from
the appliance/tool if the appliance/tool has a
separate battery pack
• Or run the battery down completely if it is
integral and then switch off
• Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your
charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in you appli-
ance/tool/charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor houseing using a damp
cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any
dust from the interior (when fitted).
After use and before storage
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a
clean, dry paint brush.
• To clean the tool, use only mild soap and a
damp cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool and never immerse any part of the tool into
liquid.
• Remove debris using a hard brush.
• Lubricate the chain with oil.
Installing and removing the saw chain
(fig. G & H)
Warning! Always wear protective gloves when
installing or removing the saw chain. The saw
chain is sharp and can cut you when it is not
running.
• Place the tool on a firm and stable surface.
• Loosen the screws (16) using the Allen key
provided. Remove the screws.
• Remove the sprocket cover (5) and the bar
clamp (17).
• Turn the screw (18) counterclockwise to allow
the guide bar (6) to recede and to reduce the
tension on the saw chain (7).
• Remove the old saw chain from the sprocket
(19) and the guide bar (6).
• Place the new saw chain in the groove of the
guide bar and around the sprocket. Make sure
that the teeth are facing the correct direction by
matching the arrow on the saw chain with the
arrow on the housing.
• Make sure that the slot (20) in the guide bar
is over the location pins (21) and that the hole
(22) below the slot is located over the adjust-
ment pin (23).
• Re-fit the sprocket cover (5) and the bar clamp
(17) and the screws (16).
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