Black & Decker LCS120 User Manual

20V MAX* LITHIUM CORDLESS

CHAIN SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Number LCS120

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• DO NOT OVER-TENSION CHAIN. Refer to "ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION" for proper method of tensioning chain.

• Retighten chain frequently during first two hours of use.

*Maximum initial battery pack voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Measured under a workload, nominal voltage is 18.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Guidelines - Definitions.................................................2

Chain Saw Terms.....................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ...................................................3

Components.............................................................................6

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers ..................6

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs .......................7

Charging Procedure.................................................................8

Preparing Chain Saw for Use ..................................................10

Assembly .................................................................................10

Operating the Chain Saw .........................................................12

Maintenance ............................................................................15

Service Information ..................................................................16

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty..........................................16

Troubleshooting .......................................................................17

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker Cordless Chain Saw is ideal for pruning applications and cutting small logs up to 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

• Bucking - The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into

lengths.

• Motor Brake - A device used to stop the saw chain when the

trigger is released.

• Chain Saw Powerhead - A chain saw without the saw chain and

guide bar.

• Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The toothed part that drives the

saw chain.

• Felling - The process of cutting down a tree.

• Felling Back Cut - The final cut in a tree felling operation made

on the opposite side of the tree from the notching cut.

• Front Handle - The support handle located at or toward the front

of the chain saw.

• Front Hand Guard - A structural barrier between the front handle

of a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located close to the hand position on the front handle and sometimes employed as an activating lever for a chain brake.

• Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the

saw chain.

• Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted over guide bar to prevent

tooth contact when saw is not in use.

• Kickback - The backward or upward motion, or both of the guide

bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

• Kickback, Pinch - The rapid pushback of the saw which can

occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.

• Kickback, Rotational - The rapid upward and backward motion

of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the

upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or branch.

• Limbing - Removing the branches from a fallen tree

• Low-Kickback Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback

performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 (when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.)

• Normal Cutting Position - Those positions assumed in

performing the bucking and felling cuts.

• Notching Undercut - A notch cut in a tree that directs the treeʼs fall.

• Oiler Control - A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.

• Rear Handle - The support handle located at or toward the rear

of the saw.

• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been

demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.

• Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback

performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2000 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws.

• Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the

wood,and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.

• Ribbed Bumper - The ribs used when felling or bucking to pivot

the saw and maintain position while sawing.

• Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt

an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.

• Switch Linkage - The mechanism that transmits motion from a

trigger to the switch.

• Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional

operation of the switch until manually actuated.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using a battery operated chain saw, basic

safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS FOR CHAIN SAWS

• Keep Work Area Clean -Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not

start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.

• Consider Work Area Environment - Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because the slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. Do not expose chain saw to rain or snow. Do not use chain saw in damp or wet locations or while it is raining or snowing. Do not use chain saw in the presence of flammable liquids or gases or enclosed concentrations of dust. Cut only when visibility and light are sufficient to see clearly

• Keep Children, Bystanders, Visitors and Animals Away - Do not let visitors contact chain saw. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

• Store Idle Chain Saw - When not in use, chain saws should be stored in a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children. When storing saw, always remove battery and use a scabbard or carrying case.

• 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 use scabbard 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. (8.) Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar. (9.) Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch. (10.) Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback. Check tension at regular intervals with the motor stopped and battery removed, never with the motor running. (11.) Begin and continue cutting only with the chain moving at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is a greater chance for kickback to occur. (12.) Cut one log at a time. (13.) Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. Engage ribbed bumpers into wood and allow chain to reach full speed before proceeding with cut. (14.) Do not attempt plunge cuts or bore cuts. (15.) Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

• Power Supply - Connect chain saw battery charger to correct voltage, that is, be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.

Kickback Safety Features

WARNING: The following features are included on your saw

to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip

which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on bar tip. A reduced - kickback guide bar is one which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for electric chain saws.

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and

guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. A low-kickback chain is a chain which has met kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991.

• Do not operate chain saw while in a tree, on a ladder, on a

scaffold, or from any unstable surface.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an

operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.

Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• Do not attempt operations beyond your capacity or

experience. Read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions in this manual.

• Before you start chain saw, make sure saw chain is not

contacting any object.

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to

the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one handed operation. Achain saw isintended for two-handed use only.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease.

• Do not allow dirt, debris, or sawdust to build up on the motor

or outside air vents.

• Stop the chain saw before setting it down.

• Do not cut vines and/or small under brush.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the

skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory

protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

SYMBOLS

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V................volts A ....................amperes

Hz..............hertz W ..................watts

min ............minutes ..................alternating current

..........direct current

..............

............safety alert symbol .../min ............revolutions per

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Class II Construction

o ..................no load speed

....................earthing terminal

minute

COMPONENTS

Before using your Chain Saw familiarize yourself with all operating and safety features.

1. Trigger Switch

2. Lock Off Button

3. Oil Reservoir

4. Oil Reservoir Cap

5. Front Hand Guard

6. Battery

7. Ribbed Bumper

8. Guide Bar

9. Saw Chain

10. Sprocket Cover

11. Allen Head Screws

12. Guide Bar Scabbard

13. Wrench

14. Charger

15. Rear Handle

16. Front Handle

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important

safety instructions for battery chargers.

• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings

on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get

inside charger.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge

only designated Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged

in to the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

• The charger supplied with this product is intended to be

plugged in such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers

other than the ones in this manual. The charger and battery

pack are specifically designed to work together.

• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than

charging designated Black & Decker rechargeable batteries.

Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.

• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped

on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

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