Operating The Chain Saw - Black & Decker CCS818 Instruction Manual

• Rotate the tension adjustment screw (22) in the front of the housing
using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench (11) as shown in
figure R
• Do not over-tension the chain as this wilt lead to excessive wear
and wilt reduce the life of the bar and chain. Overtensioning also
reduces the amount of cuts you will get per battery charge.
• 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.
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Operating the Chain Saw
Z_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.
Z_WARNING: Never use a cross=handed grip (left hand on the
rear handle and right hand on the front handle).
z_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 toot
as shown in figure M and be
certain that it is inserted fully into
the toot 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.