Black and Decker GKC1817 Manual Del Usuario página 9

Do not probe the charger.

The appliance/tool/battery must be placed in a well

ventilated area when charging.
Labels on the charger
The following symbols are found on your charger:
Read the instruction manual before use.
The charger automatically shuts off if the ambient
T1A
temperature becomes too high. As a consequence
the charger will be inoperable. The charging base
must be disconnected from the mains supply and
taken to an authorised service centre for repair.
+40ºC
+10ºC
Charge only at ambient temperatures between
10°C and 40°C.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Electrical safety
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
Features
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Oil cap
4. Oil reservoir
5. Front guard assembly
6. Chain cover assembly
7. Chain tension adjustment screw
8. Chain
9. Guide bar
10. Battery
11. Chain sheath
12. Charger receptacle
13. Charger
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery (10) from
the tool.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. A)
To fit the battery (10), line it up with the receptacle on

the tool. Slide the battery (10) into the receptacle and
push until the battery (10) snaps into place.
To remove the battery (10), push the release button (24)

while at the same time pulling the battery (10) out of the
receptacle.
Warning! To prevent accidental operation, make sure that
the battery is removed and that the chain sheath (11) is in
place on the saw chain (8) before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal
injury.
Charging the battery (fig. B and C)
The battery (10) needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that
were easily done before. When charging the battery (10) for
the first time, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an
80% charge.
After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery (10)
will attain full capacity. The battery (10) 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.
8 hour charger (fig. B)
To charge the battery (10), remove it from the tool and

slide the charger receptacle (12) onto the battery (10).
Plug in the charger (13).

ENGLISH
9