Black and Decker GPC1820L20 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

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♦ Slide the collar (14) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely.
tube (10) between the saw head (4) and the handle (3).
♦ Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
handle (3) with the tongue on the inside of the coupling
end of the extension tube (10).
♦ Push the extension tube (10) onto the handle (3).
♦ Slide the collar (15) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
♦ Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
extension tube (10) with the tongue on the inside of the
coupling end of the saw head (4).
♦ Push the saw head (4) onto the extension tube (10).
♦ Slide the collar (14) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely.
♦ To remove the saw head (4), rest the handle (3) on the
ground, loosen the collar (14) and take off the saw head.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
easily done before. The battery may become warm while
charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell
temperature warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (11), insert it into the charger (12).
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force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
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(Original instructions)
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator (24) will blink.
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (24)
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery can
charger occasionally tops up the battery charge.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
pack fresh and fully charged.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching
system. This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently.
Switching on
♦ Push the lock-off button (2) backward using your thumb
and at the same time squeeze the on/off switch (1).
♦ Release the lock-off button (2).
Switching off
♦ Release the on/off switch (1).
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
♦ Make sure the tool is running at full speed before making
a cut.
sideways movement of the tool.
♦ Guide the tool through the branch using light pressure.
When cutting heavy branches, where a partial cut may
splinter and damage the tree, proceed as follows:
underside of the limb. Use the top of the guide bar (6)
to make this cut.
- Cut one third through the diameter of the limb. Then cut
down from the top.