Black & Decker LH1600 Instruction Manual page 7

chainsaw booklet 1/19/00
safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation
system is for added protection against injury resulting from a
possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing all tools, USE
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace
damaged cords.
Safety Instructions: Polarized Plugs
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3
wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only
one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension
cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not
fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord
does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or
extension cord in any way.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with
an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or
SJTOW-A.
Extension Cord
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
Safety Instructions and Warnings for Chain Saws
• Keep Work Area Clean
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not start cutting until y
have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retre
path from the falling tree.
• Consider Work Area Environment
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush a
saplings because the slender material may catch the sa
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specifically trained
do so. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension
the wood fibers is released. Do not expose chain saw to ra
Do not use chain saw in damp or wet locations.
Do not use chain saw in the presence of flammable liquids
gases or enclosed concentrations of dust.
• Guard Against Electric Shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For examp
metal pipes, wire fences.
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Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gage
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW