Black & Decker GPC1800 Instruction Manual page 9

Cut one third through the diameter of the limb.
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Then cut down from the top.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
Your Black & Decker 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
After use and before storage
Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean,
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dry paint brush.
To clean the tool, use only mild soap and a damp cloth.
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Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never immerse
any part of the tool into liquid.
Remove debris using a hard brush.
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Lubricate the chain with oil.
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Installing and removing the saw chain (fig. H & I)
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.
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Loosen the screws (18) using the Allen key provided.
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Remove the screws.
Remove the sprocket cover (5) and the bar clamp (19).
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Turn the screw (20) counterclockwise to allow the guide
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bar (6) to recede and to reduce the tension on the saw
chain (7).
Remove the old saw chain from the sprocket (21) and the
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guide bar (6).
Place the new saw chain in the groove of the guide bar
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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 (22) in the guide bar is over the
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location pins (23) and that the hole (24) below the slot is
located over the adjustment pin (25).
Re-fit the sprocket cover (5) and the bar clamp (19) and
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the screws (18).
Tighten the screws (18) using the Allen key provided.
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Adjust the chain tension as described below.
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Checking and adjusting the chain tension (fig. J)
Check the saw chain tension. The tension is correct when
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the saw chain (7) snaps back after being pulled away 3 mm
from the saw chain bar with light force from the middle
finger and thumb. There should be no 'sag' between the
guide bar (6) and the saw chain (7) on the underside.
To adjust the tension:
Loosen the screws (18).
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Turn the screw (20) clockwise.
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Warning! Do not over-tension the chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the bar and chain.
Once the chain tension is correct, tighten the screws (20).
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Warning! When the saw chain is new, check the tension
frequently during the first two hours of use as a new saw
chain stretches slightly.
Oiling the chain
The saw chain must be oiled before each use and after
cleaning using only the correct grade of oil (cat. no. A6027).
Oil the whole saw chain (7) evenly using the applicator (9).
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Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery connected to the charger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:
- Fully charge the battery.
- Remove the battery from the tool.
- Store the tool and battery in a secure and dry location.
The storage temperature must always remain in the range
of +5 °C to +40 °C. Place the battery on a level surface.
- Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully charge
the battery again.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
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