• Kickback, Rotational - The rapid upward
and backward motion of the saw which
can occur when the moving saw chain
near the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar contacts an object, such as a
log or branch.
• Limbing - Removing the branches from a
fallen tree
• Reduced-Kickback Chain - A chain that
complies with the kickback performance
requirements of ISO 9518: 1998 (when
tested on a representative sample of
chainsaws.)
• Normal Cutting Position - Those
positions assumed in
performing the bucking and felling cuts.
• Notching Undercut - A notch cut in a
tree that directs the tree's fall.
• Rear Handle - The support handle
located at or toward the rear of the saw.
• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide
bar which has been demonstrated to
reduce kickback significantly.
• Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that
complies with kickback performance
requirements of ISO 9518: 1998 when
tested with specific chainsaws. It may not
meet the ANSI performance
requirements when used with other saws.
• Saw Chain - A loop of chain having
cutting teeth, that cut the wood,and that is
driven by the motor and is supported by
the guide bar.
• Ribbed Bumper - The ribs used when
felling or bucking to pivot the saw and
maintain position while sawing.
• Switch - A device that when operated will
complete or interrupt an electrical power
circuit to the motor of the chainsaw.
• Switch Linkage - The mechanism
that transmits motion from a trigger to
the switch.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Trigger switch
2. Lock-off button (not shown)
3. Front hand guard
4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain
6. Sprocket cover
7. Bar adjust locking knob
8. Chain tensioning wheel
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• Switch Lockout - A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional operation of
the switch until manually actuated.
INTENDED USE
Your BLACK+DECKER Chainsaw is ideal
for pruning applications and cutting small
logs up to 14 inches (406 mm) in diameter.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V .................volts
A .................amperes
Hz ...............hertz
W ................watts
min .............minutes
or AC .....alternating current
or DC ...direct current
n o ...............no load speed
................Class I Construction
................earthing terminal
...............safety alert symbol
...............Class II Construction
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
m/s .............meters per second
in ................inches
mm .............millimeters
...............Read instruction manual
................Use proper respiratory
...............Use proper eye protection
................Use proper hearing
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9. Guide bar scabbard
10. Rear handle
11. Front handle
12. Power cord
13. Extention cord retainer
14. Oil cap
15. Oil level indicator
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(grounded)
(double insulated)
reciprocation per minute
before use
protection
protection
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