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To ensure continued safe operation, check the
chain tension as described in this manual after
every 10 minutes of use, and adjust back to a
clearance of 3 mm as required. Oil the chain
after every 10 minutes of use.
Direction of rotation of chain
Warning! Do not touch chain at the chip ejec-
tion point.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound
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power.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
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exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
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40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
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in the section "Protecting the environment".
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the
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battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batter-
ies could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
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Read the instruction manual before use.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
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(Original instructions)
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Power head
2. Main handle
3. Bail handle
4. On/off switch
5. Lock off switch
6. Chainsaw attachment
7. Chainsaw attachment release button
8. Kick back guard
9. Kick back guard release button
10. Guide bar
11. Saw chain
12. Guide bar cover
13. Hedge trimmer attachment
14. Hedge trimmer release button
15. Hedge trimmer blade
16. Guard
17. Extension pole
18. Pole grip
19. Extension pole release button
20. Battery
Charging a battery (fig. A1)
BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs.
Plug the charger (21) into an appropriate outlet before
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inserting a battery pack (20).
Insert the battery pack (20) into the charger, making sure
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the battery pack is fully seated in the battery slots (Figure
A1).
The LED (21a) will flash indicating that the
battery is being charged.
The completion of charge is indicated by the
LED remaining on continuously. The pack is
fully charged and may be used at this time or
left in the charger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
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use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
For longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully.
It is recommended that the batteries be recharged after
each use.
Charger diagnostics (fig. A2)
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems
are indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns.