User manual BLACK & DECKER GK1640T

[. . . ] When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read this user manual carefully, observing all of the recommended safety instructions before, during and after use of your chainsaw. Maintain your chainsaw in good working order. Familiarise yourself with the controls on your chainsaw before attempting to operate it, but above all, be sure you know how to stop the tool in an emergency. [. . . ] Do not use your chainsaw in wet conditions or expose it to rain. Chain sheath ASSEMBLY Before assembly, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged. Always remove the plug from the socket before inspecting a damaged cable. Be careful not to use your chainsaw if the cable is damaged. To ensure continued safe operation, check the chain tension as described in this manual after every 10 minutes of use, and adjust back to 3 mm as required. This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply. This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts. Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having the machine earthed. A) x You must do this whenever you use a new chain for the first time. Take the new chain out of its plastic bag and soak it in chain oil for at least an hour before using it. X We recommend that you use only one brand of 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. X Never use waste oil, thick oil or very thin sewing machine oil. Electrical safety x Make sure your chainsaw is correct for your supply. The voltage can be found on the rating plate. Cutting length (cm) Chain speed (no load m/s) Weight (kg) Oil capacity (ml) Safety class 30 cm 230 1600 30 8 3. Always wear protective gloves when working on your chainsaw and ensure that the plug is not in the electrical outlet. Fit the saw chain (9) over the guide bar (8), making sure that the cutters are the right way round and that the slider tensioner (11) is facing towards you (fig. With the tool horizontal on a stable surface, put the bar and chain onto the bar mounting studs (13), ensuring the chain is around the drive sprocket (12). Make sure that the cutters on the upper part of the guide bar face towards the front (fig. Before fitting the chain cover check that the cam (18) is in the correct position. If necessary, press and turn the control knob (7) clockwise to rotate the cam into the correct position. Fit the chain cover by locating the bolt and using the control knob (7) to tighten the chain cover finger tight. [. . . ] K - M) How you should cut depends on how the log is supported. Always start a cut with the chain running and the spiked bumper (17) in contact with the wood (fig. Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. [. . . ]