Accessories; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Black & Decker LPP120 Instruction Manual

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 figure 24.
Do not force 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.
3. Remove Pole Saw from cut while it
is running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger. Make
sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
saw chain sharpness
The cutters will dull immediately if they touch the ground or a nail
while cutting.
saw chain tension
This should be done regularly. Refer to page 10 "Adjusting Chain
Tension".

aCCessories

Replacement chain and bar are available from your nearest Black
& Decker service center.
Replacement chain # 623382-00, Replacement bar # 623381-00
The use of accessories not recommended in this manual may be
hazardous.
pole saw maintenanCe seCtion
Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool.
After every 10 minutes of use be sure to remove the battery (be
aware the chain and bar can be hot!) check the bar and chain for
correct tension and lubricate per pole saw instruction manual.
24
use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a
liquid.
important: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by
authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.

trouBleshootinG

If your Pole Saw does not operate correctly check the following:
problem possible Cause
• Tool will not • Battery not
start. installed properly.
• Battery not
charged.
• Lock-out button not
actuated.
• Pole connections
not properly
tightened.
• Battery not inserted
• unit will not
into charger.
charge.
• Chain too tight.
• Bar / chain
overheated.
• Lubrication
needed.
• Chain is • Chain tension set
loose. incorrectly.
14
s
possible solution
• Check battery installation.
• Check battery charging
requirements.
• Pull back on lock button/
actuate trigger.
• Refer to instruction manual
for pole connections.
• Insert battery into charger
until green LED appears.
Charge up to 8 hours if
battery totally drained.
• Refer to section on
adjusting chain tension.
• Refer to sections for chain
oiling application.
• Refer to section for chain
tensioning.