Black & Decker NLP1800 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y
POLIZA DE GARANTIA. ADVERTENOIA: LEASE ESTE
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

KEY iNFORMATiON YOU SHOULD KNOW:

- DO NOT OVER-TENSION CHAIN. Refer to "CHAIN
TENSION ADJUSTMENT" for proper method of

tensioning chain.

oRetighten chain frequently during first two hours of use as

chain breaks in.

intended use

Your Black & Decker Alligator Lopper TM has been designed for
pruning trees and cutting small logs up to 4 inches (100mm) in
diameter. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

important Safety instructions

Z_WARNING: When using a battery operated chain saw, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and_ersona.l Lnjury_inc!udingthe following:

_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 Grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the appliance.

• Don't Force Chain Saw

Itwilt do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.

BI=AD ALL INSIHUC 111UNS,

• 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 wilt operate

properlyandperformitsintendedfunction.Checkforalignmentof

movingparts,bindingofmovingparts,breakageofparts,mounting,
andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectitsoperation.Aguardor

otherpartthatisdamagedshouldbeproperlyrepairedorreplaced
byanauthorizedservicecenterunlessotherwiseindicated

elsewhereinthisinstructionmanual.Havedefectiveswitches

replacedbyauthorizedservicecenter.Donotusechainsawif
switchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Donotoperateachainsawthatis

damaged,improperlyadjusted,orisnotcompletelyandsecurely
assembled.Besurethatthesawchainstopsmovingwhenthe
triggerisreleased.

•AGuard 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

ma.ycause 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.

Additional safety instructions for the
Alligator TM Lopper

_WARNING: Never use the tool above shoulder height. Always
position yourself out of the path of falling branches and debris.

Z_WARNING: Do not use this tool to fell trees.

- Pre-plan a safe exit from falling branches and debris. Ensure the
exit route is clear of obstacles that would prevent or hinder

movement. Remember wet grass and freshly cut bark is slippery.

- Be aware of the direction that a branch may fall. Consider all
conditions that may affect the direction of fall, including:

- The intended direction of fall.

- The natural bean of the branch.

-Anyunusualheavylimbstructureordecay.

-Surroundingtreesandobstaclesincludingoverheadlines.

-Thewindspeedanddirection.

-Thesafedistancebetweenabranchanddebristobefelledand
bystanders,buildingsandotherobjectsisatleast21/2timesthe

lengthofthebranch.Anybystander,buildingorobjectwithinthis
distanceisatriskfrombeingstruckbythefallingbranch.

-Whencuttingalimbthatisundertensionbeawareofspringback.
Whenthetensioninthewoodfibresarereleasedthespringloaded
limbmaystriketheoperatorand/orthrowthetooloutofcontrol.

-Alwayswearsuitablesafetyequipmentsuchasnon-skid
heavy-dutyshoes,goggles,earprotectionandgloveswhen

operatingthetoot.

Ensuresomeoneisnearby(atasafedistance)incaseofan

accident.

-Donotattempttooperatethetoolwheninatree,onaladderor
standingonanyotherunstablesupport.

-Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.

-Holdthetoolfirmlywithbothhandswhenthemotorisrunning.

-Keephandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.Greasyoily
handlesareslipperycausinglossofcontrol.

-Donotletthemovingchaincontactanyobjectatthetipofthe
guidebar.

-Keepyoursawchainproperlytensioned.Checktensionatregular
intervalswiththemotorstoppedandbatterydisconnected.

-Beginandcontinuecuttingonlywiththechainmovingatfull
speed.

-Watchforshiftingbranchesorotherforcesthatcouldcloseacut
andpinchorfallintothechain.

-Useextremecautionwhenre-enteringapreviouscut.Engage
spikesonlowerjawintowoodandallowthechaintoreachfull
speedbeforeproceedingwithcut.

-Useofthistoolforoperationdifferenttothoseintendedcould
resultinhazardoussituations.Cutwoodonly.Don'tusethistoolfor

purposesnotintended-forexample-Don'tusetoolforcutting
plastic,masonryornon-woodbuildingmaterials.

-Ifanydebrisgetscaughtwiththeguardortooldiscontinueuse,
disconnectpowercordandcleardebris.

-Wornchainsandchainguidebarsshouldbereplaced.

-Onlyusereplacementbarsandchainsspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

-Thissawisintendedforinfrequentusebyhomeowners,cottagers,
andcampers,andforsuchgeneralapplicationsasclearing,

pruning,cuttingfirewood,etc.Itisnotintendedforprolongeduse.
Prolongedperiodsofoperationcancausecirculatoryproblemsin

theuser'shandsduetovibration.Forsuchuse,itmaybe
appropriatetouseasawhavingananti-vibrationfeature.

Kickback Safety Features

Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the guide
bar that occurs when the saw chain, at the nose of the guide bar,

contacts an object. Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of
the chain saw.

Z_WARNING: The following features are included on your Alligator
Lopper TM to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however such

features wilt 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.

Top Jaw - This has been designed specifically to cover the tip of the

chain bar where the danger zone for kickback occurs. In the event
of any kickback the guard also helps reduce the risk of the chain

coming into contact with the operator.

ReducedKickbackGuideBar-Thishasbeendesignedwitha

smallradiustipwhichreducesthesizeofthekickbackzoneonthe
bartip.

ReducedKickbackChain-Designedwithacontoureddepthgauge

andguardlinkwhichdeflectkickbackforceandallowswoodto
graduallyrideintothecutter.

Electricalsafety
Thistoolandchargerisdoubleinsulated;thereforenogrounding

wireisrequired.Alwayscheckthatthepowersupplycorrespondsto
thevoltageontheratingplate.

Z_WARNING:Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known 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. (CCA)

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.

z_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.

z_CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during

use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V................ volts

Hz.............. hertz

min ............ minutes

- - - .......... direct current

[] .............. Class II Construction

z_ ............ safety alert symbol

A .................... amperes

W .................. watts

"_ .................. alternating current

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

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

.../min ............ revolutions

per minute

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

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

• Chain Brake - A device used to stop the chain saw.

• Chain Saw Powerhead - A chain saw without the saw chain and
guide bar.

• Clutch - A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven
member to and from a rotating source of power.

• 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.

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

• 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

theguidebarcontactsanyobjectsuchasalogorbranch,orwhen

thewoodclosesinandpinchesthesawchaininthecut.

•Kickback,Pinch-Therapidpushbackofthesawwhichcan

occurwhenthewoodclosesinandpinchesthemovingsawchain

inthecutalongthetopoftheguidebar.

•Kickback,Rotational-Therapidupwardandbackwardmotion

ofthesawwhichcanoccurwhenthemovingsawchainnearthe

upperportionofthetipoftheguidebarcontactsanobject,suchas

alogorbranch.

•Low-KickbackChain-Achainthatcomplieswiththekickback

performancerequirementsofANSIB175.1-1991(whentestedona

representativesampleofchainsaws.)

•NormalCuttingPosition - Those positions assumed in

performing the bucking and felling cuts.

• 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 B175.1-1991 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.

• 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.

Battery Cap information

Battery storage and carrying caps (figure A) are provided for use

whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap

before placing battery in charger or tool.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Top jaw

2. Lower jaw

3. Chain guide bar

4. Oiling cover

5. Latch

6. Battery Pack

7. On/off switch actuators

8. Chipping ejection point

9. Charger

10. Charger receptacle

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z_WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that
metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For

example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, toot boxes, product

kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive

materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US
Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations
(HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS

they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting

individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are
protected and well insulated from materials that could contact

themand cause a short circuit.

INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product

using battery pack.

3. z_ CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
Black & Decker Battery Packs. Other types of batteries may burst

causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black &
Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped

over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of

fire, electric shock or electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords.

Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we

recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(U.L). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be

suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can
also be used for indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord

jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or

American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power
and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more

capacitythan18gauge.Whenusingmorethanoneextensionto

makeupthetotallength,besureeachextensioncontainsat

leasttheminimumwiresize.

CHARTFORMINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS

Total Extension Cord
Length (ft) 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

Wire Gauge 18 16 16 14

9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your unit. The use
of any other charger could damage the battery pack or create a

hazardous condition.

10. Use only one charger when charging.

11. Do not attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized

Black & Decker service center.

12. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out.

13. Do not incinerate the batteries. They can explode in a fire. A
small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under
extreme usage, charging or temperature

conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer
seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. Ifthe battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water

for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of

potassium hydroxide.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

1. Store toot:
a.) with the battery pack removed and on the charger.

b.) ina place thatis cool and dryaway from directsunlight and

excess heat or cold.

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS- 0- 10.0

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

c.) out of the reach of children.

2. For prolonged storage such as over the winter, the battery pack
should be fully charged and then removed from the charger. It

should be charged again just prior to use.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
It is OK to leave battery packs on charge for long periods of time. The

charger has a maintenance mode which gives the battery pack

enough charge to stay "topped off". If however, the tool is not
expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger

and store battery pack in a coot, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack
will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. Ifthe battery pack

has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be
recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left

in acharger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

Charging the Battery Pack

THE BATTERY PACK IS NOT FULLY CHARGED ATTHE FACTORY.
CHARGE BATTERY PACK FOR AT LEAST 9 HOURS BEFORE

USE.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz
power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical
outlet.

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in figure B
and let the battery pack charge initially for 9 hours. After the
initial charge, under normal usage, your battery pack should be

fully charged in 6 to 9 hours.

2a) During charging the green LED will appear.
2b) When charging is complete the green LED wilt go off.

3. Unplug charger, and remove the battery pack. Place the battery
pack into the tool until it "clicks" into place (figure C},

NOTE: To remove the battery pack, press down on the release
button on the back of the battery pack and slide out (figure D).

IMPORTANTCHARGINGNOTES

1. Afternormalusage,yourbatterypackshouldbefullychargedin
6to9hours.Ifthebatterypackisrun-downcompletely,itmay
takeupto9hourstobecomefullycharged.Yourbatterypack
wassentfromthefactoryinanunchargedcondition.Before
attemptingtouseit,itmustbechargedforatleast9hours.

2. DONOTchargethebatterypackinanairtemperaturebelow
+40°F(+4.5°C),orabove+105°F(+40.5°C).Thisisimportantand
willpreventseriousdamagetothebatterypack.Longestlifeand
bestperformancecanbeobtainedifbatterypackischarged
whenairtemperatureisabout75°F(24°C).

3. Whilecharging,thechargermayhumandbecomewarmto

touch.Thisisanormalconditionanddoesnotindicatea
problem.

4. Ifthebatterypackdoesnotchargeproperly--(1)Checkcurrent
atreceptaclebyplugginginalamporotherappliance.(2)Check
toseeifreceptacleisconnectedtoalightswitchwhichturns
poweroffwhenyouturnoutthelights.(3)Movechargerand
batterypacktoasurroundingairtemperatureof40°F(+4.5°C)to

105°F(+40.5°C).(4)IfthereceptacleandtemperatureareOK,
andyoudonotgetpropercharging,takeorsendthebattery
packandchargertoyourlocalBlack&Deckerservicecenter.
SeeToolsElectricinyellowpages.

5. Thebatterypackshouldberechargedwhenitfailstoproduce
sufficientpoweronjobswhichwereeasily done previously. DO

NOT CONTINUE using unit with its battery pack in a depleted

condition.

6. The battery pack wilt reach optimum performance after being
cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is no need to run the
battery pack down completely before recharging. Normal usage

is the best method of discharging and recharging the battery

pack.

Preparing Your Alligator Lopper TM For Use

Z_WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious personal injury

z_WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that the battery is disconnected from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to do this
could result in serious personal injury.

z_CAUTION: Sharp moving blade. Always wear protective
gloves when installing or removing the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you when it is not running.

Chain tension adjustment (fig. E)

z_WARNING: Before chain or other adjustments, make sure

that the battery is disconnected from the tool.

If the chain cannot be correctly tensioned, it may need to be
replaced. Contact your nearest service center.
The product comes ready assembled. However we recommend that

you check the tension of the chain, and chain retention bolts before
use and if required adjust.

Checking and adjusting the chain tension (fig. E)

To tension the chain slacken the two chain cover retention bolts (11)
with the wrench (12) and the chain tensioning device will push the

chain bar out, setting the correct tension. Retighten the two
retention bolts (11) securely.

Check that the correct tension has been set by lightly pulling on the
chain. The tension is correct when the chain snaps back after being
pulled 1/8 inch (3 mm) away from the guide bar. There should be no

"sag" between the guide bar and chain on the underside.
Note: Do not over tension the chain as this will lead to excessive
wear and reduce the life of the bar and chain. Itwill also lead to

reduced product performance.
Note: With first use and when the chain is new, check tension

frequently as a new chain stretches slightly.

Replacing the chain and chain bar

After prolonged use the chain and / or chain bar may need
replacing. Use Black & Decker replacement chain RC600 only.

Low-Kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the

representative sample of chain saws.

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Removing the saw chain & chain bar (figs. F&G)

WARNING: Before chain or other adjustments, make sure

that the battery is disconnected from the tool.

_WARNING: Laceration hazard. Always wear protective gloves

when installing or removing the saw chain. The saw chain is sharp

and can cut you when it is not running.

z._WARNING: Burn hazard. The chain guide bar and chain may

become hot during use. Allow to cool before adjustment or removal.

- Place the tool on a firm surface.

- Rotate the two retention bolts (11) counter clockwise with wrench
(12) provided and remove completely.

- Remove the chain access cover (13).

- Open the handles and pull back the top chain cover jaw (1).

- Pull back chain bar (3) and then lift the saw chain (14) out of the

groove in the guide bar. The chain (14) can then be removed from
the unit.

- The chain bar can then be angled up.

Assembling the chain bar and chain (figs. G&H)

z_WARNING: Before chain or other adjustments, make sure

that the battery is disconnected from the tool.

z'_WARNING: Always wear protective gloves when installing or
removing the saw chain. The saw chain is sharp and can cut you

when it is not running.

- Ensure the operation is carried out on a firm surface.

- Open the handles and pull back the top jaw (1).
Insert the chain bar into the space between the chain tensioner

and align with the chain bar Iocator, angle the chain bar down

ensuring it is correctly located.

- Place the chain (14) around the front of the chain bar and engage

in the nose sprocket of the chain bar. Make sure chain is installed
properly, with the cutting teeth facing forward as shown here.

- Pull the chain bar and chain back, engaging it in the groove in the

chain bar and then over the sprocket (15) positioning teeth in the
correct position on the sprocket.

- Replace the chain access cover (13) and retention bolts (11)
tightening securely.

Operation

Never operate a chain saw that is damaged or improperly adjusted or
that is not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw
chain stops moving when the power control system triggers are
released. Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is
operating.

z_WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.

- Carry out regular cleaning of the unit as described in the
maintenance section and in particular cleaning inside the chain

access cover.

- The lower guard jaw (2) and top jaw (1) are designed to close
when one of the handles is released or when the piece of branch
being cut has been cut. If this does not occur, discontinue use of the
toot and remove the battery pack. Check if any debris is blocking
movement. To help in this process it may be necessary to remove
chain access cover(13). If on assembly the problem is still present

take the unit to a service center.

Oiling (fig. I)

A high quality bar and chain oil or SAE30 weight motor oil should be
used for chain and bar lubrication. The use of a vegetable based bar

and chain oil is recommended when pruning trees. Never use waste
oil or very thick oil. These may damage your chain saw.

- Before first use and every ten minutes of use you must oil the
product with the recommended chain oil. Open the oiling cover (4)
and insert the bottle into the oil filling hole (16) apply pressure to the
bottle once to dispense oil.

- This should be adequate for about 10 minutes of cutting
depending upon cutting speed and type of wood.

- The hole feeds the oil through to the chain onto the chain bar and
an excessive amount of oil applied to the unit could mean the oil
drips from the unit around the jaw area. This is normal and is

nothing to be concerned about.

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Switching on and off (fig. J)

For your safety, this tool is equrpped with a double switching
system. This system prevents starting the toot inadvertently.
A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, and/or bystanders can result from one-handed
operation.

Switching on (fig. K)

To open the handles, slide the latch (5) backwards and pull the

handles apart. Ensure a firm grip on the handles and then squeeze
both switch actuators to switch the unit on.

Note: Both switches must be activated for the product to be used.

Do not force the tool - allow it to do the work. It will do a better and
safer job at the speed for which it is designed. Excessive force wilt

stretch the chain.

Ifthe saw chain or bar becomes jammed:

- Switch the tool off.

- Remove the battery from the toot.

- Open the cut with wedges to relieve the strain on the guide bar.

Do not try to wrench the saw free. Start a fresh cut.
After use, close the handles and slide the latch (5) forward to the

lock position. The handles should be locked during transportation
and storage.

Trimming branches

- Make sure the tool is running at full speed before making a cut.

- Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or
sideways movement of the toot.

- Guide the tool using light pressure.

- Always cut down from the top. This way you wilt avoid pinching
the saw chain.

= Remove branches as shown in Fig L. Starting from branch tip

reduce the branch in logical steps cutting off small sections. "When
cutting a limb that is under tension be aware of spring back.

- When the tension in the wood fibres are released the spring

loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the tool out of
control"

- Remove the tool from the cut while it is running at full speed.

Maintenance

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.

z_WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning of

the tool, remove battery from the tool.

Cleaning

- Regularly remove the chain access cover and remove any debris
that has become trapped.

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.

Oiling

Regularly oil the oiling points (16) as indicated in figure I.

Transporting

- Always transport the tool with the jaws closed and the latch in the
locked position.

Saw Chain Sharpening

CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when
handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it is
not running.

z_WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, insure that battery is disconnected from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to do this
could result in serious personal injury.

To get the best possible performance from your chain saw it is
important to keep the teeth of the chain sharp. Follow these helpful
tips for proper saw chain sharpening:

1. Remove the saw chain and use a chain vise when doing any
sharpening. See "Removing the saw chain and chain bar".

2. For best results use a 4.5mm file and a file holder or filing guide
to sharpen your chain. This will ensure you always get the correct
sharpening angles.

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3. Placethefileholderflatonthetopplateanddepthgaugeofthe
cutter.

4. (FigureM)Keepthecorrecttopplatefilinganglelineof30°on
yourfileguideparallelwithyourchain(fileat60°fromchain

viewedfromabove).

5. (FigureN)Sharpencuttersononesideofthechainfirst.File
fromtheinsideofeachcuttertotheoutside.Thenturnyoursaw
chainaroundandrepeattheprocesses(2,3,4)forcuttersonthe
othersideofthechain.Useaflatfiletofilethetopsofthe
rakers(portionofchainlinkinfrontofthecutter)sothattheyare

about.025" below the tips of the cutters.

6. (Figure O) Keep all cutter lengths equal.

7. If damage is present on the chrome surface of the top plates or
side plates, file back until such damage is removed.

z_CAUTION: After filing, the cutter will be sharp, use extra caution

during this process.

NOTE: Each time the chain is sharpened, it loses some of the low

kickback qualities and extra caution should be used. It is

recommended that a chain be sharpened no more than four times.

Storage

- When the toot will not be used for several months, wipe any metal

components with oil.

- Store the tool in a secure and dry location. The storage

temperature must always remain in the range of 41°F (+5 °C) to

104°F (+40 °C). Place the product on a level safe location.
iMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized

service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using

identical replacement parts.

Accessories

Replacement chain and bar are available from your nearest Black &
Decker service center.

Replacement chain catalog number RC600

The use of accessories not recommended in this manual may be

hazardous.

Service Information

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool

service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine
factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location
nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow
page directory under "Tools--Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or

visit www.blackanddecker.com

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years
against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective
product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product
to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store
is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time
period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days
after the sate). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check
with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that
are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a
Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or
replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required.Black

& Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Toots-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state or province to province. Should you have any
questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker
Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

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FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: Ifyour warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free
replacement.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in
Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country

specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the

local company or see the website for warranty information.

Troubleshooting Section

If your Chain Saw does not operate correctly check the following:

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Toot will not • Battery not • Check battery installation.

start, installed properly.

• Battery not • Check battery charging
charged, requirements.

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701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

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• Unit wilt not • Battery not "
charge, inserted into

charger.

• Bar / chain • Chain too tight. •
overheated.

• Lubrication "
needed.

• Chain is loose. • Chain tension set •
incorrectly.

• Poor cut • Chain tension set •

quality, incorrectly.

• Chain needs
replacement.

• Unit runs but • Chain installed •
does not cut. backwards.

• Oil is not • Sawdust / debris is •
getting to accumulated under
chain, sprocket cover.

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Insert battery into charger
untilgreen LEDappears.
Charge up to 9 hours if
battery totally drained.

Refer to "adjusting chain
tension" section.

Refer to "chain oiling"
section.

Refer to "adjusting chain

tension" section.

Refer to "adjusting chain

tension" section.

Note: Excessive tension

leads to excessive wear

and reduction in life of bar

& chain. Lubricate before

each cut.

Refer to "replacing the

chain" section.

Refer to sections for
installing and removing

chain.

Remove battery, remove

sprocket cover. Clean out

accumulatedsawdust / debris.