Black and Decker LCS1020 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

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adjusting cHain tension
caution:
wear protective gloves when handling
the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
you when it is not running.
warning:
prevent accidental operation, ensure that
battery is removed from the tool before
performing the following operations. Failure
to do this could result in serious personal injury.
• With the saw on a firm surface, check
the saw chain (5) tension. The tension is
correct when the chain snaps back after
being pulled 1/8 inch (3mm) away from
the guide bar (4) with light force from
the middle finger and thumb as shown
in figure f. There should be no "sag"
between the guide bar and the chain on
the underside as shown in figure g.
• To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar
adjust locking knob (7) one full turn and
follow instructions for "Installing the Guide
Bar and Saw Chain."
• Do not over-tension the chain as this will
lead to excessive wear and will reduce
the life of the bar and chain.
• Once chain tension is correct, securely
tighten bar adjust locking knob.
• When the chain is new, check the tension
frequently (after removing battery) during
the first 2 hours of use as a new chain
stretches slightly.
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replacing tHe saw cHain
caution:
wear protective gloves when handling
the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
you when it is not running.
warning:
to prevent accidental operation, ensure
that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in
serious personal injury.
• Rotate the bar adjust locking knob (7)
counterclockwise to release chain tension.
• Remove sprocket cover (6) as described
in "Installing the Guide Bar and Saw
Chain" section.
• Lift the worn saw chain (5) out of the
groove in the guide bar (4).
• Place the new chain in the slot of the
guide bar, making sure the saw teeth are
facing the correct direction by matching
the arrow on the chain with the graphic on
the sprocket cover (6) shown in figure H.
• Follow instructions for "Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chain."
Replacement chain and bar are available from
your nearest Black+Decker service center.
• LCS1020 requires replacement chain #
RC1000, service part number 90609782.
Replacement 10" bar, service part
number 90609787.
• LCS1240 requires replacement chain #
RC1200, service part number 90609781.
Replacement 12" bar, service part
number 90609786.
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