Black & Decker GKC1817P - Manual (Page 12)

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Saw chain sharpness
The saw chain cutters will blunt immediately if they touch the
ground or a nail whilst cutting.
Saw chain tension
Regularly check the saw chain tension.
What to do if your chainsaw needs repair.
Your tool is in accordance with the relevant 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
.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery (10) connected to the charger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:

Remove the battery (10) from the tool.

Fully charge the battery (10).

Store the tool and battery (10) in a secure and dry
location. The storage temperature must always remain
in the range of +5 °C to +40 °C. Place the battery (10)
on a level surface.

Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully
charge the battery (10) again.
Protecting the environment
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
available for separate collection.
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.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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.
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.2helpU.com.
Batteries

Run the battery down completely, then remove it from
the tool.

NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable. Take them to
any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many
times. At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
with due care for our environment.: