Operating The Chain Saw; Connecting The Battery - Black & Decker CCS818 Instruction Manual

• Once chain tension is correct, tighten allen head screws (9).
• When the chain is new check the tension frequently (after
disconnecting battery) during the first 2 hours of use as a new chain
stretches slightly.
Chain Oiling
• A high quality bar and chain oil or
SAE30 weight motor oil should be
used for chain and bar lubrication. The
use of a vegetable based bar and chain
oil is recommended when pruning trees.
Mineral oil is not recommended
because it may harm trees. Never use
waste oil or very thick oil. These may
damage your chain saw.
• Lubricate the whole chain evenly before
each use as shown in figure J. Also lubricate the chain whenever
replacing a fully discharged battery with a fully charged one.
Transporting Saw
• Always remove the battery (4) from
the tool (figure K) and cover the
guide bar (6) with the scabbard
(10) (figure L) when transporting
the saw. See the warning under
"Battery Cap Information" for
additional information on
transporting the battery.
J
K
L

Operating the Chain Saw

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe injury or
death. See Important Safety Instructions "Guard Against
Kickback", to avoid the risk of kickback.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height. Make sure
your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle (15) and
your right hand on the rear handle (14) so that your body is to the
left of the guide bar.
• Do not hold chain saw by front hand guard (3). Keep elbow of left
arm locked so that left arm is straight to withstand a kickback.
WARNING: Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on the
rear handle and right hand on the front handle).
WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar (6) when operating the chain saw.
• Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position or on a
ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose control of saw
causing severe injury.
• Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire time you
are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light pressure. Do not
put pressure on chain saw at end of cut.

Connecting the Battery

• Place the battery (4) into the tool
as shown in figure M and be
certain that it is inserted fully into
the tool cavity until it "clicks" into
place. To remove the battery from
the tool, press down on the
release button (17) on the back of
the battery (figure C) and slide
out.
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M