Black & Decker GKC1817NM, 90559281, GKC1817P manual Assembly

Do not probe the charger.

The appliance/tool/battery must be placed in a well ventilated area when charging.

Labels on the charger

The following symbols are found on your charger:

Read the instruction manual before use.

The charger automatically shuts off if the ambient

T1A	temperature becomes too high. As a consequence
	the charger will be inoperable. The charging base
	must be disconnected from the mains supply and
	taken to an authorised service centre for repair.
+40ºC
+10ºC	Charge only at ambient temperatures between
	10°C and 40°C.
	The charger is intended for indoor use only.

Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Electrical safety

Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

Features

1.On/off switch

2.Lock-off button

3.Oil cap

4.Oil reservoir

5.Front guard assembly

6.Chain cover assembly

7.Chain tension adjustment screw

8.Chain

9.Guide bar

10.Battery

11.Chain sheath

12.Charger receptacle

13.Charger

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery (10) from the tool.

Fitting and removing the battery (fig. A)

To fit the battery (10), line it up with the receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery (10) into the receptacle and push until the battery (10) snaps into place.

To remove the battery (10), push the release button (24)

while at the same time pulling the battery (10) out of the receptacle.

Warning! To prevent accidental operation, make sure that the battery is removed and that the chain sheath (11) is in place on the saw chain (8) before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.

Charging the battery (fig. B and C)

The battery (10) needs to be charged before first use and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily done before. When charging the battery (10) for the first time, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge.

After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery (10) will attain full capacity. The battery (10) may become warm while charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C. Recommended charging temperature: approx. 24°C.

8 hour charger (fig. B)

To charge the battery (10), remove it from the tool and slide the charger receptacle (12) onto the battery (10).

Plug in the charger (13).

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