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Light duty cutting (fig. I)
How you should cut depends on how the log is supported.
Use a saw horse whenever possible. Always start a cut with
the saw chain (8) running and the spiked bumper in contact
with the wood. To complete the cut, use a pivoting action of
the spiked bumper against the wood.
When supported along its whole length:
Make a downward cut, but avoid cutting the earth as this
will blunt your saw chain quickly.
When supported at both ends:
First, cut one third down to avoid splintering and
second, cut again to meet the first cut,
When supported at one end:
First cut one third up to avoid splintering and second,
cut down to prevent splintering.
When on a slope:
Always stand on the uphill side.
When using a saw horse (fig. I):
This is strongly recommended whenever possible.
Position the log in a stable position. Always cut on the
outside of the saw horse arms. Use clamps or straps to
secure the workpiece.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over
a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
Fitting the battery cap (fig. J)
Warning! Fit the cap (22) to the battery (10) for
transportation and storage.
After use and before storage
Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean, dry paint
brush.
To clean the tool, use only mild soap and a damp cloth.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never immerse
any part of the tool into liquid.
Remove debris using a hard brush.
Lubricate the chain (8) with oil.
Saw chain sharpening
If you are to get the best possible performance from the
tool it is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp.
Guidance for this procedure is found on the sharpener
package. For this purpose we recommend the purchase
of the Black & Decker saw chain sharpening kit, available
from your Black & Decker service agents (cat. no. A6039).
Replacing worn out or damaged saw chains and
guide bars
Replacement saw chains are available through retailers and
Black & Decker service agents( pt no A6158), replacement
guide bars are only available through Black & Decker service
agents (pt no 90517720). To avoid the risk of injury, use only
original Black & Decker chains and guide bars. Always use
genuine spare parts.
Saw chain sharpness
The saw chain cutters will blunt immediately if they touch the
ground or a nail whilst cutting.
Saw chain tension
Regularly check the saw chain tension.
What to do if your chainsaw needs repair.
Your tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by
a qualified person using original spare parts otherwise
this may result in considerable danger to the user.
We recommend you keep this user manual in a safe place.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery (10) connected to the charger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:
Remove the battery (10) from the tool.
Fully charge the battery (10).
Store the tool and battery (10) in a secure and dry
location. The storage temperature must always remain
in the range of +5°C to +40°C. Place the battery (10) on
a level surface.
Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully
charge the battery (10) again.
ENGLISH
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