Trim limbs from opposite side keeping tree stem between you
and saw. Never make cuts with saw between your legs or
straddle the limb to be cut.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Tool will not start
Lock button not
pressed
Battery not fitted
Battery not charged
Battery not fitted
correctly
Chain does not stop
Chain tension is too
within 2 seconds
slack
when the tool is
switched off
Bar/chain appear hot/
Oil tank empty
smoking
Oil hole blocked on
chain bar
Chain tension is too
tight
Guide bar sprocket
nose needs greasing
Chainsaw does not
Chain on backwards
cut well
Chainsaw not using
Debris in tank
oil
Oil hole in cap blocked
Debris in chain bar
Debris in oil outlet
Chainsaw stops
Battery depleted
suddnely during use
Battery too hot
Voltage limit protection
Maintenance
Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool.
We recommend you make the following checks on a regular
basis.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on power tools:
Switch off and disconnect the tool from the mains supply.
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Oil level
The level in the reservoir should not be allowed to fall below
a quarter full.
Saw chain and guide bar
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Possible solution
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Press the lock button
Fit the battery
Saw chain sharpening
Charge the battery
If you are to get the best possible performance from the
Remove then re-fit the
tool it is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp.
battery
Guidance for this procedure is found on the sharpener
Check chain tension
package.
Replacing worn out saw chains
Check oil tank level
Replacement saw chains are available through retailers or
Black & Decker service agents. Always use genuine spare
Clean oil holes (21 - fig.
parts.
E) and clear the groove
around the edge of the
chainbar.
Saw chain sharpness
Check chain tension
The saw chain cutters will blunt immediately if they touch the
ground or a nail while cutting.
Oil the guide bar
sprocket nose
Saw chain tension
Check/modify chain
direction
Regularly check the saw chain tension.
Sharpen
What to do if your chainsaw needs repair.
Empty oil from tank and
What to do if your chainsaw needs repair. Your chainsaw
replace
is manufactured in accordance with the relevant safety
Remove debris from
hole
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by a
qualified person using original spare parts otherwise this may
Remove debris and
clean the chain bar
result in considerable danger to the user. We recommend you
Remove debris
keep this user manual in a safe place.
Re-charge battery if
Protecting the environment
required
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Leave the battery to
cool for atleast 30
minutes before
proceeding or charging
Restart the chainsaw.
Let the tool work at its
own pace. Do not
Products and batteries contain materials that can be
overload
recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according
to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com
(Original instructions)
After every few hours of use and before storage, remove
the guide bar (7) and the saw chain (6) and clean them
thoroughly.
Make sure that the guard is clean and free from debris.
Oil sprocket nose and chain bar via the sprocket
lubrication holes (21) (fig. E). This ensures an even
distribution of wear around the guide bar rails.
Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste
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