Maintenance; Saw Chain And Guide Bar - Black & Decker BECSP601 Instruction Manual

Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
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within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
Do not extend pole saw switch handle above
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shoulder height.
On/Off Switch (Fig. T)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly with
both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle.
1. To turn the tool ON press in the lock button
your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch
with your fingers as shown in Fig. T. (Once the tool is
running you can release the lock button.)
2. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, S, U)

WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.

WARNING: When pruning trees: guard against
kickback which can result in severe injury or death.
See guard Against Kickback, to avoid the risk of
kickback. Do not overreach. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
1. Use both hands to grip the pole saw as shown in Fig. S.
Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
pole saw handle and pole.
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of the pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim a tee.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw
chain 5 against the limb. Hold the pole saw firmly in
place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of the pole saw.
b. Guide the pole saw using light pressure. Make the
first cut about 6" (152 mm) from tree trunk on the
underside of the limb. Use the top of guide bar
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through the diameter of the
limb. Then make the finish cut from the top as shown
in Fig. U.
nOTE: If you try to cut off thick branches from the
bottom, the branch may close in and pinch the saw
chain in the cut. If you try to cut off thick branches
from the top, without a shallow undercut, the branch
may splinter. Do not force the pole saw. The motor will
overload and can burn out. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
c. Remove the pole saw from the cut while it is running
at full speed. Stop pole saw by releasing trigger
switch 19 . Make sure saw chain has stopped before
setting the pole saw down.

MAINTENANCE


Cleaning

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Saw Chain and Guide Bar

After every few hours of use, remove the sprocket cover,
guide bar and chain and clean thoroughly using a soft bristle
brush. Ensure oiling hole on bar is clear of debris. When
replacing dull chains with sharp chains it is good practice to
flip the chain bar from bottom to top.
Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact BLACK+DECKER call 1-800-544-6986 .
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest authorized service center.
• This chainsaw requires replacement 10" (254 mm) chain
4 to
BDZCSC10. Replacement 10" (254 mm) bar BDZCSB10.
Saw Chain Sharpening (Fig. V–X)


nOTE: The cutters will dull immediately if they touch the
ground or a nail while cutting.
To get the best possible performance from your chainsaw it
is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp. Follow
these helpful tips for proper saw chain sharpening:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
BLACK+DECKER recommended accessories should be
used with this product.
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you when it is not running.
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that unit is off and disconnected
from a power source before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
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