Black & Decker LLP120B manual Preparing AlLigator Lopper For Use, Chain tension adjustment

Installing / Removing Battery Pack WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to

prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.

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.

To install battery pack: Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard (figure C).

To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.

C

Checking and adjusting the chain tension (figs. D, E)
To tension the chain slacken the	D
two chain cover retention bolts		12
(11) with the wrench (12) and the	13 11
atuomatic chain tensioning device
(fig E) 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	E
the guide bar. There should be no

Preparing AlLigator Lopper For Use

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury

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.

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

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

“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. It will 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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