Black & Decker LH1600 Instruction Manual page 12

chainsaw booklet 1/19/00
make sure the chain is clear of the ground and switch on (see
"Using Your Chain Saw").
• (Fig. E2)Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle
so that the back of your hand comes in contact with the front
guard and pushes it forward. The chain should stop within a few
fractions of a second.
To reset after the operation of the chain braking system
Follow the instructions for setting the chain braking system.
Notes:
• It will not be possible to switch on your chain saw if the front
guard/chain brake is not in the "set" position
• Avoid re-starting your chain saw until you hear the motor come
to a complete stop.
• If your chain does not come to rest within a few fractions of a
second it is an indication that it needs tensioning (see Fig. C -
"Assembly of guide bar and chain").
Using Your Chain Saw (Fig. F)
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO CHAIN SAW
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that
prevents the extension cord from pulling out of the handle. To use
this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown in Figure F1,
about a foot from the end, and insert it into the end of the handle.
Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab, as shown in
Figure F2. Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in
the saws handle. Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into
the tool's power supply cord. Figure F3 illustrates an alternate
method for securing the extension cord to the saw power supply
cord .
NOTE: Always keep the cord away from the cutting area and and
position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches, and the
like, during cutting.
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Switch
• (Fig. G1) Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain sa
handles firmly with both hands with the thumb and finge
encircling the handle. Push the lock-off button (10) forward a
then pull the trigger (11) to start as shown in Figure G2. To sto
release the trigger.
• When the motor starts remove your thumb from the lock butt
and grip the handle firmly.
Do not force your chain saw It will do a better and safer job at t
speed for which it is designed. Excessive force will stretch the chai
If the saw chain or bar becomes jammed:
• Switch off.
• Disconnect from the power supply.
• Open the cut with wedges to relieve the strain on the guide b
Do not try to wrench the saw free. Start a fresh cut.
COMMON CUTTING TECHNIQUES
Felling (Fig. H)
• Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Bucking is t
process of cutting a log into lengths. When bucking and felli
operations are being performed by two or more persons, at t
same time, the felling operation should be separated from t
bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height
the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner th
would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause a
property damage. If the tree does make contact with any uti
line, the utility company should be notified immediate
Scrutinize the surrounding overhead for dead or broken limbs
branches which may fall during the felling process.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of t
terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felle
• (Fig. H1) A retreat path should be planned and cleared
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