If you try to cut off thick branches

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

from the bottom, the branch may

 

 

 

 

close in and pinch the saw chain

 

 

 

 

 

in the cut. If you try to cut off thick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

branches from the top, without a

 

 

 

 

 

shallow undercut, the branch may

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

splinter figure 24.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not force Pole Saw. The motor

 

 

 

 

 

will overload and can burn out. It

 

 

 

 

 

will do the job better and safer at

 

 

 

 

 

the rate for which it was intended.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Remove Pole Saw from cut while

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it is running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger.

Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.

Saw chain sharpness

 

 

 

 

 

The cutters will dull immediately if they touch the ground or a nail

while cutting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saw chain tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

This should be done regularly. Refer to page 10 “Adjusting Chain

Tension”.

ACCESSORIES

 

Replacement chain and bar are available from your nearest Black &

Decker service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement chain # 623382-00, Replacement bar # 623381-00

The use of accessories not recommended in this manual may be

hazardous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

POLE SAW MAINTENANCE SECTION

Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool.

After every 10 minutes of use be sure to remove the battery (be

aware the chain and bar can be hot!) check the bar and chain for

correct tension and lubricate per pole saw instruction manual.

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

IMPORTANT: Toassure 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.

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Toolwill not

Battery not

Check battery installation.

 

start.

installed properly.

Check battery charging

 

 

Battery not

 

 

charged.

 

requirements.

 

 

Lock-out button not •

Pull back on lock

 

 

actuated.

button/actuate trigger.

 

 

Pole connections

Refer to instruction manual

 

 

 

not properly

 

for pole connections.

 

 

 

tightened.

Insert battery into charger

 

Unit will not

Battery not

 

 

charge.

 

inserted into

 

until green LED appears.

 

 

charger.

 

Charge up to 8 hours if

 

 

 

 

 

battery totally drained.

Bar / chain

Chain too tight.

Refer to section on

 

 

overheated.

Lubrication

adjusting chain tension.

 

 

Refer to sections for chain

 

 

 

needed.

 

oiling application.

Chain is

Chain tension set

• Refer to section for chain

 

 

loose.

 

incorrectly.

 

tensioning.

 

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Black & Decker LPP120 Saw chain sharpness, Saw chain tension, Pole SAW Maintenance Section, Troubleshooting