Black+Decker PS1820L1, Manual

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Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage. Always
check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate.
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Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the
battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batter-
ies could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger must be placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.
Symbols on the charger
The following symbols are found on your charger:
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual before use.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Main handle
4. Saw head
5. Sprocket cover
6. Guide bar
7. Chain
8. Chain sheath
9. Lubrication bottle
10. Extension tube
11. Battery
Fig. A
12. Charger
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
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To fit the battery (11), line it up with the receptacle on the
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
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To remove the battery, push the release button (13) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Warning! To prevent accidental operation, ensure that the
battery is removed and that the chain sheath is in place on the
saw chain before performing the following operations. Failure
to do this could result in serious personal injury.
Fitting the saw head (fig. C)
The saw head can be fitted directly to the handle in order to
achieve standard reach.
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Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
handle (3) with the tongue on the inside of the coupling
end of the saw head (4). Push the saw head (4) onto the
handle (3).
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Slide the collar (14) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely.
Extending the saw head (fig. D)
The maximum reach can be achieved by fitting the extension
tube (10) between the saw head (4) and the handle (3).
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Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
handle (3) with the tongue on the inside of the coupling
end of the extension tube (10).
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Push the extension tube (10) onto the handle (3).
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Slide the collar (15) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
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Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
extension tube (10) with the tongue on the inside of the
coupling end of the saw head (4).
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Push the saw head (4) onto the extension tube (10).
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Slide the collar (14) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely.
Removing the saw head (fig. C & D)
If the extension tube (10) is fitted, the saw head must be
removed first.
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To remove the saw head (4), rest the handle (3) on the
ground, loosen the collar (14) and take off the saw head.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.