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Make sure tool-free tension assembly bolt hole on the
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cover lines up with the bolt (25) in the main housing as
shown in figure A5.
Rotate the bar adjust locking knob (23) clockwise until
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snug, then loosen knob one full turn, so the saw chain can be
properly tensioned.
Note: If the cover does not fit correctly, check that the tab for
the tool free tensioner on the bar aligns with the slot on the
inside of the sprocket cover.
While holding the bar adjust locking knob (23), rotate
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the chain tensioning knob (26) anti clockwise to increase
tension as shown in figure A6. Make sure the saw chain
(11) is snug around the guide bar (10).
Adjusting Chain Tension (fig. A7, A8)
With the saw on a flat, firm surface, check the saw chain
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(11) tension. The tension is correct when the chain snaps
back after being pulled 3 mm away from the guide bar (10)
with light force from the index finger and thumb as shown
in figure A7. There should be no "sag" between the guide
bar and the chain on the underside as shown in Figure A8.
To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar adjust locking
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knob (23) 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
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wear and will reduce the life of the bar and chain.
Once chain tension is correct, securely tighten bar adjust
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locking knob.
When the chain is new, check the tension frequently (after
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removing battery) during the first 2 hours of use as a new
chain stretches slightly.
Replacing the Saw Chain (fig. A9)
Rotate the bar adjust locking knob (23) counterclockwise
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to release chain tension.
Remove sprocket cover (22) as described in "Installing the
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Guide Bar and Saw Chain" section.
Lift the worn saw chain (11) out of the groove in the guide
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bar (10).
Place the new chain in the slot of the guide bar, making
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sure the saw teeth are facing the correct direction by
matching the arrow on the chain with the graphic on the
sprocket cover (22) shown in figure A9.
Follow instructions for "Installing the Guide Bar and Saw
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Chain."
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
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nearest BLACK+DECKER service center.
Transporting Saw (fig. A10)
Always remove the battery from the tool and cover
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the guide bar (10) with the guide bar cover (12) see
figure A10, when transporting the saw.
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(Original instructions)
Installing and removing chainsaw attachments. (fig
A11)
To fit an attachment or the extension pole to the base unit
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(1), align the attachment/pole base with the power head
as shown in figure A11.
Firmly push the attachment or extension pole onto the
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base unit until it snaps into place and an audible
click is heard.
Note: Attachments fit onto the extension pole in the same
manner as the base unit.
Note: Base mode, requires the guard (8) to be upright. Press
the guard lock button (9) and lift the guard into position as
shown in figure A12.
Pole mode, requires the kickback guard (8) to be in the stored
position. Press the kickback guard release button (9) and
lower the guard into position as shown in Fig. A12
Ensure attachment is securely attached to the base unit or
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extension pole by gently pulling it away. The attachment or
the extension pole should remain in place.
To remove an attachment or extension pole, depress
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the release button (7) or (19) located on the side of the
attachment or extension pole and pull attachment or
extension pole away from the base unit or extension pole.
Note: Only use attachments that are specifically designed for
and are compatible with the power head.
Correct hand position (fig.A13, A14)
Base mode: Correct hand position requires one hand on the
bail handle (3), with the other hand on the main handle (2).
Pole mode: Operate with the one hand on the main handle
(2) and the other hand on the Pole grip (18).
Switching on (fig. A13)
Push the lock off switch ( 5 ) down. Squeeze the bail
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handle (3) and then squeeze the ON/OFF switch (2). Once
the unit is running, you may release the lock off switch.
The more the ON/OFF is depressed, the higher the speed
of the base unit.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
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squeeze both the bail handle and the ON/OFF. To turn the
unit off, release the ON/OFF switch or bail handle.
Extended reach/Pole mode
Push the lock off switch (5) down. Grip the Pole grip (18)
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and then squeeze the ON/OFF switch (2).
Once the unit is running, you may release the lock off
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switch. The more the ON/OFF is depressed, the higher
the speed of the base unit.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
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squeeze the ON/OFF switch. To turn the unit off, release
the ON/OFF switch.
Note: If too much force is applied while making a cut the saw
will turn off. To restart saw, you must release the ON/OFF
switch (1) before the saw will restart.