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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Alligator LopperTM 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
WARNING: When using a battery operated chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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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
•Don't Grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
•Don't Force Chain Saw
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
• 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,
• 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
• 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 will operate
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