Black & Decker 90559283, GKC1817L manual Cleaning, maintenance and storage

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.

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