BLACK DECKER GKC1825L20 User Manual

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f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is  
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)  
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of  
electric shock.  
Intended use  
Your BLACK+DECKERTM chainsaw has been designed for  
pruning and felling trees and cutting logs. This tool is intended  
for consumer use only.  
3. Personal safety  
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common  
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a  
power tool while you are tired or under the influence  
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention  
while operating power tools may result in serious personal  
injury.  
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,  
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection  
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal  
injuries.  
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in  
the off-position before connecting to power source  
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.  
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or  
energising power tools that have the switch on invites  
accidents.  
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning  
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a  
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.  
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in  
unexpected situations.  
Safety instructions  
General power tool safety warnings  
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all  
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and  
instructions listed below may result in electric  
shock, fire and/or serious injury.  
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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.  
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers  
to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery oper-  
ated (cordless) power tool.  
1. Work area safety  
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark  
areas invite accidents.  
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases  
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  
dust or fumes.  
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a  
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away  
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair  
can be caught in moving parts.  
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are  
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can  
reduce dust-related hazards.  
2. Electrical safety  
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify  
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs  
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs  
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock  
if your body is earthed or grounded.  
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep  
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving  
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
4. Power tool use and care  
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power  
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do  
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it  
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with  
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the  
battery pack from the power tool before making any  
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power  
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of  
starting the power tool accidentally.  
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an  
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord  
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.  
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d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and  
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or  
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power  
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any  
other condition that may affect the power tools  
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired  
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly  
maintained power tools.  
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less  
likely to bind and are easier to control.  
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in  
accordance with these instructions, taking into  
account the working conditions and the work to be  
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different  
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
Additional power tool safety warnings  
Warning! Additional safety warnings for  
chainsaws  
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u Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain  
when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the  
chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting  
anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain  
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body  
with the chain saw.  
u Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the  
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.  
Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration  
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be  
done.  
u Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces  
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden  
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make  
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give  
the operator an electric shock.  
u Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further  
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is  
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce  
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with  
the saw chain.  
u Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a  
chainsaw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.  
u Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw  
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.  
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause  
a loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.  
5. Battery tool use and care  
a. Recharge only with the charger specified by the  
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of  
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with  
another battery pack.  
b. Use power tools only with specifically designated  
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create  
a risk of injury and fire.  
c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from  
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,  
nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can  
make a connection from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns  
or a fire.  
d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from  
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally  
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,  
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the  
battery may cause irritation or burns.  
u When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert  
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is  
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator  
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.  
u Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.  
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be  
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.  
u Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain  
saw switched off and away from your body. When  
transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the  
guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will  
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving  
saw chain.  
6. Service  
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair  
person using only identical replacement parts. This  
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.  
u Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning  
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or  
lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance  
for kickback  
u Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.  
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.  
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u Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not  
intended. For example: do not use the chainsaw for  
cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materi-  
als. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than  
intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
u We recommend that when carrying the chainsaw that you  
remove the battery and make sure that the saw chain is  
facing backwards.  
u Maintain your chainsaw when not in use. Do not store  
your chainsaw for any length of time without first remov-  
ing the saw chain and guide bar which should be kept  
immersed in oil. Store all parts of your chainsaw in a dry,  
secure place out of reach of children.  
u We recommend you drain the oil reservoir prior to storage.  
u Be sure of your footing and pre-plan a safe exit from a  
falling tree or branches.  
u Use wedges to help control felling and prevent binding the  
guide bar and saw chain in the cut.  
Causes and operator prevention of kickback  
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar  
touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches  
the saw chain in the cut.  
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reac-  
tion, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.  
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may  
push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.  
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of  
the chainsaw which could result in serious personal injury.  
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your  
chainsaw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps  
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.  
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and / or incorrect operat-  
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking  
proper precautions as given below:  
u Saw chain care. Keep the saw chain sharp and snug on  
the guide bar. Ensure the saw chain and guide bar are  
clean and well oiled. Keep handles dry, clean and free  
from oil and grease.  
Avoid cutting  
u Prepared timber.  
u Into the ground.  
u Into wire fences, nails. etc.  
u Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encir-  
cling the chainsaw handles. With both hands on the  
chainsaw, position your body and arm to allow you to  
resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be control-  
led by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not  
let go of the chainsaw.  
u Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder  
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and  
enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situ-  
ations.  
u Only use replacement guide bars and chains specified  
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars  
and chains may cause chain breakage and/ or kickback.  
u Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-  
nance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the  
depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.  
u Striking metal, cement or any other hard material near the  
wood, or buried in the wood can cause kickback.  
u A dull or loose chain can cause kickback.  
Additional safety instructions  
u Ensure someone is nearby (but at a safe distance) in case  
of an accident.  
u If for any reason you have to touch the saw chain, make  
sure your chainsaw is disconnected from the mains.  
u The noise from this product can exceed 85 dB(A). We  
therefore recommend you take appropriate measures for  
the protection of hearing.  
u When handling the product the chain bar may become  
hot, handle with care.  
Safety of others  
u This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-  
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental  
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless  
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-  
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their  
safety.  
u Do not try to insert into a previous cut. As this could cause  
kickback. Make a fresh cut every time.  
u Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not  
play with the appliance.  
Safety recommendations for the chainsaw  
u We strongly recommend that first time users obtain practi-  
cal instruction in the use of the chainsaw and protective  
equipment from an experienced user. Initial practice  
should be completed sawing logs on a saw horse or  
cradle.  
Residual risks.  
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which  
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These  
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.  
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations  
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual  
risks can not be avoided. These include:  
u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.  
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u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or ac-  
cessories.  
u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using  
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular  
breaks.  
Caution: Do not over tighten. Tighten by  
hand. Finger tight only.  
u Impairment of hearing.  
Additional safety instructions for batteries and  
chargers  
u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when  
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially  
oak, beech and MDF.)  
Batteries  
u Never attempt to open for any reason.  
u Do not expose the battery to water.  
u Do not store in locations where the temperature may  
exceed 40 °C.  
u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and  
40 °C.  
u Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.  
u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given  
in the section "Protecting the environment".  
Vibration  
The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical  
data and the declaration of conformity have been measured  
in accordance with a standard test method provided by  
EN 60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with  
another. The declared vibration emission value may also be  
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.  
Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of  
the power tool can differ from the declared value depending  
on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may  
increase above the level stated.  
Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.  
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When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety  
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly  
using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration  
exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the  
way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the  
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off  
and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.  
Chargers  
u 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.  
u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.  
u Have defective cords replaced immediately.  
u Do not expose the charger to water.  
u Do not open the charger.  
Labels on tool  
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:  
u Do not probe the charger.  
The charger is intended for indoor use only.  
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user  
must read the instruction manual.  
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Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating  
this tool.  
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Electrical safety  
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.  
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.  
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Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.  
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u 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.  
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.  
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u Check the tension as described below. Do not overtighten.  
u Tighten the chain adjust locking knob (9) (L).  
Features  
1. On/off switch  
2. Lock-off button  
3. Oil cap  
Checking and adjusting the chain tension (fig. K)  
Before use and after every 10 minutes of use, you must check  
the chain tension.  
4. Front guard  
5. Chain tension adjustment ring  
6. Chain  
u Remove the battery (12).  
u Lightly pull on the chain (6) as shown (inset fig. K). The  
tension is correct when the chain (6) snaps back after  
being pulled 3 mm away from the guide bar (7). There  
should be no "sag" between the guide bar (7) and the  
chain (6) on the underside.  
Note: Do not over-tension the chain as this will lead to  
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the guide bar and  
the chain.  
7. Guide bar  
8. Chain sheath  
9. Chain adjust locking knob  
10. Chain cover assembly  
11. Oil level indicator  
12. Battery  
Assembly  
Note: When the chain is new, check the tension frequently  
(after disconnecting from the mains) during the first 2 hours of  
use because a new chain stretches slightly.  
Warning! Always wear protective gloves when  
working on your chainsaw.  
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Warning! Before performing any assembly  
or maintenance on power tools, switch off and  
remove the battery.  
To increase the tension (fig. J, K & L)  
u Turn the chain adjust locking knob (9) 180 degrees anti-  
clockwise to release the tension. (fig. J)  
u Tension the chain using the chain tension adjusting ring  
(5), turn clockwise to tighten (fig K).  
u Tighten the chain adjust locking knob (9) (fig. L).  
Warning! Remove the cable tie that attaches  
the chain to the chainbar before assembly.  
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Fitting and removing the battery (fig. M)  
u To fit the battery (12), line it up with the receptacle on the  
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until  
the battery snaps into place.  
u To remove the battery, push the release buttons (16) while  
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.  
Fitting the guide bar and chain. (fig. A - L)  
u Place the chainsaw onto a stable surface (fig. A).  
u Fully loosen the chain adjust locking knob (9) (fig. B).  
u Remove the chain cover assembly (10) (fig. C).  
u Turn the tension adjust ring (5) anti-clockwise as far as it  
will go so the arrow on the tension adjust ring (5) lines up  
with the marker on the chain cover assembly (13) (fig. D)  
u Place the chain (6) over the guide bar (7) making sure that  
the saw chain cutters on the upper part of the guide bar  
(7) face towards the front (fig. E).  
u Guide the chain (6) around the guide bar (7) and pull it to  
create a loop to one side at the rear end of the guide bar  
(7).  
u Guide the chain (6) around the drive sprocket (14). Place  
the guide bar (7) onto the bar location studs (15) (fig. F &  
G).  
u Place the chain cover assembly (10) onto the chainsaw  
(fig. H) making sure the arrows are aligned (fig. I).  
u Turn the chain adjust locking knob (9) clockwise to attach  
the chain cover assembly (10) and lightly tighten (fig. I).  
u Turn the chain adjust locking knob (9) 180 degrees anti-  
clockwise to release the tension (fig J).  
u Turn the chain tension adjust ring (5) clockwise until the  
chain (6) is tight. Make sure that the chain (6) is snug  
around the guide bar (7) (fig. K).  
Use  
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.  
Charging the battery (fig. N)  
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-  
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily  
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;  
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.  
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures  
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-  
perature: approx. 24 °C.  
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell  
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.  
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger  
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-  
ture warms up or cools down.  
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u To charge the battery (12), insert it into the charger (19).  
The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do  
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the  
charger.  
u Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.  
The charging indicator (18) will blink.  
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (18)  
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery  
can be left connected indefinitely. The charging indicator will  
switch on as the charger occasionally tops up the battery  
charge.  
Never use waste oil, thick oil or very thin sewing machine oil.  
These may damage your chainsaw.  
The saw chain (6) must be oiled before each use and after  
cleaning using only the correct grade of oil (cat. no. A6023-  
QZ).  
u Lubricate the saw chain (6) by slowly pressing the bulb  
(17) (fig. O) on the oil cap (3) four time before making  
each cut. Hold the bulb down for 1 second each time.  
Switching on (fig. O)  
u Grip your chainsaw firmly with both hands. Pull the lock-off  
button (2) with your thumb and then push the on/off switch  
(1) to start.  
u Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will  
be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.  
u When the motor starts, remove your thumb from the lock-  
off button (2) and grip the handle firmly.  
Leaving the battery in the charger  
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the  
charger indicator glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep  
the battery pack fresh and fully charged.  
Do not force the tool, allow the tool to do the work. It will do  
a better and safer job at the speed for which it is designed.  
Excessive force will stretch the saw chain (6).  
Charger diagnostics  
If the saw chain (6) or guide bar (7) becomes  
jammed  
u Switch the tool off.  
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the charg-  
ing indicator (18) will flash red at a fast rate. Proceed as  
follows:  
u Remove the battery (12).  
u Re-insert the battery (12).  
u Open the cut with wedges to relieve the strain on the  
guide bar (7). Do not try to wrench the chainsaw free.  
u Start a fresh cut.  
u If the charging indicators continues flashing red at a fast  
rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging  
process works properly.  
u If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original  
battery is defective and should be returned to a service  
centre for recycling.  
u If the new battery gives the same indication as the original  
battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised  
services centre.  
Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to determine that  
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too  
cold, the charger indicator will alternately blink red, fast  
and slow, one flash at each speed and repeat.  
Felling (fig. P, Q & R)  
Inexperienced users should not attempt to fell trees. The user  
may suffer injury or cause damage to property as a result of  
failure to control the direction of fall, the tree may splinter or  
damaged/dead branches may fall during cutting.  
The safe distance between a tree to be felled and bystanders,  
buildings and other objects is at least 2 1/2 times the height of  
the tree. Any bystander, building or object within this distance  
is at risk from being struck by the tree when felled.  
Before attempting to fell a tree:  
Filling the oil reservoir (fig. O)  
u Make sure that there are no local by-laws or regulations  
that would prohibit or control the felling of the tree.  
u Consider all conditions that may affect the direction of fall,  
including:  
u Remove the oil cap (3) and fill the reservoir with the  
recommended chain oil. You can see the oil level in the oil  
level indicator (11). Refit the oil cap (3).  
u Periodically switch off and check the oil level indicator  
(11); if it is less than a quarter full, remove the battery from  
the chainsaw and refill with the correct oil.  
u The intended direction of fall.  
u The natural lean of the tree.  
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Any unusual heavy limb structure or decay.  
u Surrounding trees and obstacles including overhead  
lines and underground drains.  
Oiling the chain  
We recommend that you use only Black & Decker 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 and create additional  
risks.  
u The wind speed and direction.  
Pre-plan a safe exit from falling trees or branches. Make sure  
that the exit route is clear of obstacles that would prevent or  
hinder movement. Remember that wet grass and freshly cut  
bark is slippery.  
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u Do not attempt to fell trees where the tree diameter is  
greater than the cutting length of the chainsaw.  
u Cut a direction notch to determine the direction of fall.  
u Make a horizontal cut to a depth of between 1/5th and  
1/3rd of the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the line  
of fall at the base of the tree (fig. P).  
When supported at one end:  
u First cut one third up to avoid splintering and second, cut  
down to prevent splintering.  
When on a slope:  
u Always stand on the uphill side.  
u Make a second cut from above to intersect with the first  
and make a notch of about 45°.  
u Make a single horizontal felling cut from the other side 25  
mm to 50 mm above the centre of the direction notch. (fig.  
Q). Do not cut through to the direction notch, you could  
lose control of the direction of fall.  
When attempting to cut a log on the ground (fig. T):  
u Secure the workpiece using chocks or wedges. The user  
or a bystander should not steady the log by sitting or  
standing on it. Make sure that the saw chain does not  
contact the ground.  
u Drive a wedge or wedges into the felling cut to open it and  
drop the tree (fig. R).  
When using a saw horse (fig. U):  
This is strongly recommended whenever possible.  
u Position the log in a stable position. Always cut on the  
outside of the saw horse arms. Use clamps or straps to  
secure the workpiece.  
Pruning trees  
Make sure that there are no local by-laws or regulations that  
would prohibit or control the pruning of the tree limbs. Pruning  
should only be undertaken by experienced users there is an  
increased risk of the saw chain pinching and kick back.  
Limbing (fig. V)  
Removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing,  
leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground.  
Remove the small limbs in one cut. Branches under tension  
should be cut from the bottom of the branch towards the top to  
avoid binding the chain saw.  
Trim limbs from opposite side keeping tree stem between you  
and saw. Never make cuts with saw between your legs or  
straddle the limb to be cut.  
Before pruning consideration should be given to  
conditions affecting the direction of fall including:  
u The length and weight of the branch to be cut.  
u Any unusual heavy limb structure or decay.  
u Surrounding trees and obstacles including overhead.  
u The wind speed and direction.  
u The branch being intertwined with other branches.  
The operator should consider access to the tree limb and the  
direction of fall. The tree branch is liable to swing towards  
the tree trunk. In addition to the user bystanders, objects and  
property below the branch will be at risk.  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Lock button not  
pressed.  
u To avoid splintering, make the first cut in an upward direc-  
tion to a maximum depth of one third the diameter of the  
branch.  
Tool will not start  
Press the lock button.  
Battery not fitted  
Fit the battery  
u Make the second cut downwards to meet the first.  
Battery not charged  
Charge the battery  
Battery not fitted  
Remove then re-fit the  
Logging (fig. S, T & U)  
corectly  
battery  
How you should cut depends on how the log is supported.  
Use a saw horse whenever possible. Always start a cut with  
the saw chain running and the spiked bumper (20) in contact  
with the wood (fig. S). To complete the cut use a pivoting ac-  
tion of the spiked bumper against the wood.  
Chain tension is too  
slack  
Chain does not stop  
within 2 seconds  
when the tool is  
switched off  
Check chain tension  
When supported along its whole length:  
u Make a downward cut, but avoid cutting the earth as this  
will blunt your saw chain quickly.  
When supported at both ends:  
u First, cut one third down to avoid splintering and second,  
cut up to meet the first cut.  
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u Make sure that the guard is clean and free from debris.  
u Oil sprocket nose and chain bar via the sprocket lubrica-  
tion holes (21) (fig. E). This ensures an even distribution of  
wear around the guide bar rails.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Bar/chain appear hot/  
smoking  
Oil tank empty  
Check oil tank level  
Oil hole blocked on  
chain bar  
Clean oil holes (21 - fig.  
E) and clear the groove  
around the edge of the  
chainbar.  
Saw chain sharpening  
If you are to get the best possible performance from the tool it  
is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp.  
Guidance for this procedure is found on the sharpener pack-  
age.  
Chain tension is too  
tight  
Check chain tension  
Guide bar sprocket  
nose needs greasing  
Oil the guide bar  
sprocket nose  
Replacing worn out saw chains  
Replacement saw chains are available through retailers or  
Black & Decker service agents. Always use genuine spare  
parts.  
Check/modify chain  
Chainsaw does not  
cut well  
Chain on backwards  
direction  
Sharpen  
Empty oil from tank and  
replace  
Chainsaw not using  
oil  
Debris in tank  
Saw chain sharpness  
The saw chain cutters will blunt immediately if they touch the  
ground or a nail while cutting.  
Remove debris from  
hole  
Oil hole in cap blocked  
Debris in chain bar  
Remove debris and  
clean the chain bar  
Saw chain tension  
Regularly check the saw chain tension.  
Debris in oil outlet  
Battery depleted  
Remove debris  
What to do if your chainsaw needs repair.  
Re-charge battery if  
required.  
Chainsaw stops  
Your chainsaw is manufactured in accordance with the rel-  
evant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out  
by a qualified person using original spare parts otherwise this  
may result in considerable danger to the user. We recommend  
you keep this user manual in a safe place.  
suddnely during use  
Leave the battery to  
cool for atleast 30  
minutes before  
Battery too hot  
proceeding or charging.  
Protecting the environment  
Restart the chainsaw.  
Let the tool work at its  
own pace. Do not  
overload .  
Voltage limit protection  
Separate collection. This product must not be  
disposed of with normal household waste.  
Maintenance  
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. Make this product avail-  
able for separate collection.  
Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool.  
We recommend you make the following checks on a regular  
basis.  
Separate collection of used products and  
packaging allows materials to be recycled and  
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps  
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the  
demand for raw materials.  
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on power tools:  
u Switch off and disconnect the tool from the mains supply.  
z
Oil level  
The level in the reservoir should not be allowed to fall below  
a quarter full.  
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-  
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or  
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.  
Saw chain and guide bar  
u After every few hours of use and before storage, remove  
the guide bar (7) and the saw chain (6) and clean them  
thoroughly.  
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ENGLISH  
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and  
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached  
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service  
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who  
will collect them on our behalf.  
EC declaration of conformity  
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE  
OUTDOOR NOISE DIRECTIVE  
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  
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GKC1825L20  
Black & Decker declares that these products described under  
"technical data" are in compliance with:  
Technical data  
2006/42/EC, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-13  
2006/42/EC, Chain Saw, Annex IV  
GKC1825L20 (H1)  
Voltage  
Vdc  
18  
DEKRA Certification B.V., Utrechtseweg 310,  
Bar length  
mm  
mm  
m/sm  
mm  
ml  
250  
250  
3.5  
250  
55  
6802 ED Arnhem, The Netherlands  
Max bar length  
Chain speed (No-load)  
Max cutting length  
Oil capacity  
Notified Body ID No.: 0344  
Level of accoustic power according to  
2000/14/EC (Article 13, Annex III):  
L
WA (measure sound power) 90.5 dB(A)  
Weight  
Battery  
Voltage  
Capacity  
Type  
kg  
3.1  
Uncertainty (K) 1.5 dB(A)  
BL2018  
LWA (guaranteed sound power) 92 dB(A)  
VDC  
Ah  
18  
These products also comply with directive 2014/30/EU &  
2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact Black &  
Decker at the following address or refer to the back of the  
2.0  
Li-Ion  
Charger  
905902** (typ. 1)  
manual.  
Input Voltage  
Output Voltage  
Current  
VAC  
VDC  
mA  
h
100 - 240  
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the  
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black &  
8 - 20  
Decker.  
400  
5
Approx. charge time  
Level of sound pressure according to EN 60745:  
LpA (sound pressure) 70.5 dB(A), Uncertainty (K) 1.5 dB(A)  
L
WA (sound power) 90.5 dB(A), Uncertainty (K) 1.5 dB(A)  
R. Laverick  
Engineering Manager  
Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,  
Berkshire, SL1 3YD  
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) according to EN 60745:  
Vibration emission value (ah) 4.49 m/s2, uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s2  
United Kingdom  
30/06/2014  
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ENGLISH  
Guarantee  
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and  
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is  
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.  
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member  
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade  
Area.  
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty  
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months  
from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to  
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair  
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum  
inconvenience to the customer unless:  
u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire  
purposes;  
u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;  
u The product has sustained damage through foreign  
objects, substances or accidents;  
u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than  
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.  
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:  
your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date  
on new products and special offers. Further information on the  
Black & Decker brand and our range of products is available  
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Australia  
Black & Decker (Australia) Pty. Ltd.  
20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark,  
Victoria, 3138  
Tel.  
Fax  
03-8720 5100  
03-9727 5940  
New Zealand  
Black & Decker  
5 Te Apunga Place  
Mt Wellington  
Tel.  
Fax  
+64 9 259 1133  
+64 9 259 1122  
Aukland 1060  
United Kingdom &  
Republic Of Ireland  
Black & Decker  
210 Bath Road  
Tel.  
Fax  
01753 511234  
01753 512365  
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD  
90613602 REV-0  
06/2014  

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