User manual BLACK & DECKER CS2245

[. . . ] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. [. . . ] Additional safety instructions u Ensure someone is nearby (but at a safe distance) in case of an accident. U If for any reason you have to touch the saw chain, make sure your chainsaw is disconnected from the mains. U The noise from this product can exceed 85 dB(A). We therefore recommend you take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing. U When handling the product the chain bar may become hot, handle with care. Always wear protective gloves when working on your chainsaw. Before performing any assembly or maintenance on power tools, switch off and disconnect from mains. Remove the cable tie that attaches the chain to the chainbar before assembly. 9 ENGLISH Oiling the chain (Original instructions) You must do this whenever you use a new chain (5) for the first time. Take the new chain (5) and soak it in chain oil for at least an hour before using it. We recommend that you use only BLACK+DECKER oil during the lifetime of your chainsaw because mixtures of different oils could lead to the oil becoming degraded, which can drastically shorten the lifetime of the saw chain and create additional risks. Never use waste oil, thick oil or very thin sewing machine oil. A - E) u u Place the chainsaw onto a stable surface. Set the front guard/chain brake assembly (3) to the forward position (fig. U Rotate the chain adjust locking knob (7) counterclockwise to remove the chain cover assembly (6) (fig. U Place the chain (5) over the guide bar (4) making sure that the saw chain cutters on the upper part of the guide bar (4) face towards the front (fig. U Guide the chain (5) around the guide bar (4) and pull it to create a loop to one side at the rear end of the guide bar (4). U Guide the chain (5) around the drive sprocket (14), line up the slot in the guide bar and the centre hole of the chain tensioning wheel (16) with the bolt (15) (fig. Note: rotate chain tensioning wheel as necessary to line centre hole with bolt (15). Make sure that the front guard/chain brake assembly (3) is in the set (forward) position before refitting (fig. U Place the chain cover assembly (6) onto the chainsaw. U Make sure that the tab (17) on the chain cover assembly locates correctly into the slot (18) on the main housing (fig. [. . . ] Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product. BLACK+DECKER provides a facility for the collection and recycling of BLACK+DECKER products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local BLACK+DECKER office at the address indicated in this manual. [. . . ]