Black & Decker LCS120- Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; INTENDED USE; • Chain Saw Powerhead

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines - Definitions .................................................2 Chain Saw Terms.....................................................................2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................................3 Components.......................

Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOLS

Kickback Safety Features WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructi...

Page 6 - The charger supplied with this product is intended to be; The charger and battery

6 COMPONENTS Before using your Chain Saw familiarize yourself with all operating and safety features. 3 2 1 5 6 1. Trigger Switch 2. Lock Off Button 3. Oil Reservoir 4. Oil Reservoir Cap 5. Front Hand Guard 6. Battery 7. Ribbed Bumper 8. Guide Bar 4 7 9 8 9. Saw Chain 10. Sprocket Cover 11. Allen He...

Page 7 - IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS; the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

7 • Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. • An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the g...

Page 8 - CHARGING PROCEDURE; It is recommended that the

8 CHARGING PROCEDURE The standard charger provided will charge a fully depeleted battery in about 8 hours. 1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack. 2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in figure A . 3. The green LED will flash indicating that ...

Page 9 - INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK; TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:

9 Delay, suspending charging until the battery has normalized. After this happens, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label when the hot / cold pack delay is detected. LEAVING TH...

Page 11 - Adjusting Chain Tension

11 • Place the saw on a firm surface. Rotate the two allen head screws (11) counterclockwise with the wrench (13) provided as shown in figure D. • To remove the saw chain (9), rotate the tension adjustment screw (23) in the front of the housing using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench (13) as sh...

Page 13 - Switch; figure N; Chain Braking System; Common Cutting Techniques; Felling

Switch • Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling both handles. • To turn the tool ON push the lock off button (2) to either side and squeeze the trigger switch (1) with your fingers as shown in figure N . (Once the tool is ru...

Page 14 - Limbing; Bucking; figure W

felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge. • (Figure Q) As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not...

Page 15 - horse; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when

• (Figure U) When supported at both ends First, cut 1/3 down from the top overbuck. Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut. • (Figure V) When on a slope Always stand on the uphill side of the log. When "cutting through", to maintain complete control re...

Page 16 - THE RBRCTM SEAL; ACCESSORIES

3. (Figure X) Keep the correct top plate (24) filing angle line of 30° on your file guide parallel with your chain (file at 60° from chain viewed from above). 4. (Figure Y) Sharpen cutters (25) on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then turn your saw aro...