Black & Decker CS1518, Instruction Manual

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auTo oIlInG SySTeM
This chain saw is equipped with an auto
oiling system that keeps the saw chain and
guide bar constantly lubricated.
The oil level indicator (15) shows the level
of the oil in the chain saw. If the oil level is
less than a quarter full, unplug the chain
saw and refill with the proper oil.
noTe: Use a high quality bar and chain
oil for proper chain and bar lubrication. As
a temporary substitute, a non-detergent
SAE30 weight motor oil can be used.The
use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is
recommended when pruning trees. Mineral
oil is not recommended because it may harm
trees. Never use waste oil or very thick oil.
These may damage your chain saw.
filling the oil reservoir
• Remove the oil cap (14) and fill the
reservoir with the recommended chain oil
until the oil level has reached the top of
the oil level indicator (15).
• Refit the oil cap.
• Periodically switch the chain saw off and
check the oil level indicator to insure the
bar and chain are being properly oiled.
aTTacHInG exTenSIon cord
An extension cord retainer (13) is built into
the switch handle. It prevents the extention
cord from coming unplugged.
• Double the extension cord and insert it
into the slot (20) in the end of the handle
area as shown in figure I. Hook the loop
formed by doubling the cord over the
cord retainer (13). Gently tug on the cord
to insure that it is firmly retained in the
handle. Plug the receptacle end of the
extension cord into the power cord (12)
of the chain saw.
TranSPorTInG Saw
• Always cover the guide bar (4) with the
scabbard (9) (figure j) when transporting
the saw.
oPeraTInG THe cHaIn Saw
warnInG: read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard against kickback which can result
in severe injury or death. See Important
Safety Instructions “Guard Against
Kickback”, to avoid the risk of kickback.
• do not overreach. do not cut above
chest height. Make sure your footing is
firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight
evenly on both feet.
• use a firm grip with your left hand on
the front handle (11) and your right
hand on the rear handle (10) so that
your body is to the left of the guide bar.
• do not hold chain saw by front hand guard
(3). Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left
arm is straight to withstand a kickback.
warnInG: never use a cross-handed
grip (left hand on the rear handle and right
hand on the front handle).
warnInG: never allow any part of
your body to be in line with the guide bar
(4) when operating the chain saw.
• never operate while in a tree, in any
awkward position or on a ladder or
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rePlacInG THe Saw cHaIn
cauTIon: Sharp chain. always wear
protective gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
when it is not running.
warnInG: Sharp moving chain. To
prevent accidental operation, insure that
the tool is unplugged before performing
the following operations. Failure to do this
could result in serious personal injury.
• Rotate the bar adjust locking knob (7)
counterclockwise to lessen chain tension.
• Remove sprocket cover (6) as described
in “Installing the Guide Bar and Saw
Chain” section.
• Lift the worn saw chain (5) out of the
groove in the guide bar (4).
• Place the new chain in the slot of the
guide bar, making sure the saw teeth are
facing the correct direction by matching
the arrow on the chain with the graphic on
the sprocket cover (6) shown in figure H.
• Follow instructions for “Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chain.”
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