User manual BLACK & DECKER GK1640T

[. . . ] It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Wear close fitting and protective clothing including a safety helmet with visor/goggles, ear protectors, safety shoes, protective bib trousers and strong leather gloves. Never carry a chainsaw by the cable or jerk it to disconnect the plug from the socket. Remove the plug from the mains before changing the work location, adjusting, sharpening or cleaning, changing any accessory such as the chain, or if the cord becomes entangled or damaged. [. . . ] 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. Electrical safety x Make sure your chainsaw is correct for your supply. 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. to tension the chain , loosen the control knob one full turn , press in firmly and rotate clockwise. As the bar moves forward make sure that the chain links feed into the guide bar. Allow the control knob to spring back to the , , out" position and rotate further clockwise to tighten the guide bar. F & G) This tool is fitted with an auto-stop chainbrake which will stop the chain within 150 ms each time you release the rear trigger, or if kickback should occur. How to set the chainbrake x Make sure that the tool is disconnected from the mains supply. How the anti-kickback chainbrake works In the event of kickback, your left hand comes in contact with the front guard, pushing it backwards, and stops the tool within 150 ms. How the inertia activated chainbrake works The chainbrake is activated when the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually, by the back of the users hand or by its own weight. the advantage of the inertia brake is that it is activated by a severe kickback , eg. When the chain hits metal, even if the users hand does not contact the front guard, ie. [. . . ] To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. 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. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www. Uk to register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date on new products and special offers. [. . . ]