Black & Decker LLP120 Instruction Manual page 3

• Don't force Chain Saw. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
• Use Right Tool
Cut wood only. Don't use chain saw for purpose not intended - for
example - Don't use chain saw for cutting plastic, metal, masonry,
non-wood building materials.
• Dress Properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair. Air vents cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Protective non-slip gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Always wear heavy, long
pants or other protection for your legs.
• Use Safety Glasses
Also use safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; protective gloves;
proper hearing, respiratory, and head protection.
• Carrying Saw
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, finger
off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear. Remove
battery and secure latch when transporting saw.
• Maintain Chain Saw With Care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Disconnect Battery
Disconnect battery from chain saw when not in use, before
servicing, when tensioning chain, and when changing accessories
and attachments, such as saw chain.
• Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
chain saw when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. When cutting through
wood, remember the chain saw cuts quickly and will continue its
downward or upward path. Stay out of its path.
• Check Damaged Parts
Before further use of the chain saw, any part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches
replaced by authorized service center. Do not use chain saw if
switch does not turn it on and off. Do not operate a chain saw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger is released.
• Guard Against Kickback
WARNING:
KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of
the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in serious injury to user.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize
kickback:
(1.) Grip Saw Firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands
when the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. Chain saw will pull forward when
cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and push backward when
cutting along the top edge of the bar.
(2.) Do not over reach.
(3.) Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
(4.) Don't let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground
or other obstruction.
(5.) Don't cut above shoulder height.
(6.) Use devices such as low kickback chain and reduced kickback
guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kickback.
(7.) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
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