Black & Decker 3803-10 - Manual (Page 6)

TO AVOID KICKBACK
© Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands.
® Don’t overreach.
© Prevent the nose of the guide bar (FIG. 5) from contacting a log, branch, ground or
other obstruction.
© Don’t cut above shoulder height.
® Keep saw chain sharp and in proper adjustment.
® Follow instructions for lubrication and guide bar maintenance.
® Do not use chain saw without all safety features functioning.
® When bucking (cutting as illustrated in FIG. 5 & 7) always grip front handle directly
behind the chain brake hand guard lever - see FIG. 4
KICKBACK
CUTTING AREA PRECAUTIONS
KEEP AREA CLEAR. Cluttered work areas invite injuries.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not permit onlookers in the work area or to contact the
extension cord.
DON'T START CUTTING UNTIL YOU HAVE A CLEAR WORK AREA, secure footing
and a planned retreat path from the falling tree (FIG.6).
AVOID SNAGS. Keep extension cord away from saw chain, and clear of branches and
the like while cutting.
STAND ON UPHILL SIDE when bucking a log or felling atreesothat sections will roll or
slide away from you. (FIG. 7)
KEEP FEET CLEAR when cutting logs suspended off the ground.
AVOID POWER LINES. Do not fell a tree that has power or telephone lines running
through it or close by.
SIZE UP TREE to determine if it can be safely felled' in the desired direction. Consider
the lean of the tree, unbalanced branches and wind direction/strength (See General
Cutting Instructions).
NOBODY NEAR. When felling allow no one closer than twice the height of the tree being
felled.
KEEP WORK AREA WELL LIT.
IMPORTANT
— DO NOT HOLD THE SAW BY THE HANDGUARD/CHAIN BRAKE LEVER.
— Carry only by front handle.
NOTE: When the Chain Brake has been actuated, before you can continue to saw, you
must:
1. Release trigger.
2. Disengage Cham Brake by pulling Handguard/Lever backwards until it
locks,
3. When ready to operate, squeeze the trigger.
CHAIN BRAKE CHECKLIST
When the chain brake is engaged (lever pushed forward) the saw will not run. The chain
brake lever must be pulled back to lock before the saw will run again. See "Cham Brake
Operation" on pages 9, 10, & 11 of the Owners Manual,
If saw will not run, check . , , .
1. That chain brake lever is pulled back.
2. Extension cord is properly connected at each end.
3. Fuse for power outlet is not blown
CHAIN BRAKE MAINTENANCE
The clutch drum and chain brakeshould
be kept as clean and free of sawdust as
possible to allow free movement and full
contact of the brake hand. Clean out the
areas shown in FIG. 19,
We also recommend that the entire chain
brake mechanism be checked for wear at
a Black & Decker Service Center every
year, or after 10 hours of actual chain
saw running time, whichever occurs
first.
CLEAN
HERE
CHAIN OILING - SAE SOW OIL IS RECOMMENDED
The chain on your saw requires lubrication while in use, to minimize friction with the
guide bar.
1. The tank holds enough oil for 15-30 minutes sawing.
2. The level of the oil in the tank can be checked in the slot provided (FIG. 23). When the
oil IS level with the bottom of the slot the oil tank should be refilled.
NOTE: Models 3801-10, 3802-10, and 3803-10 when use for felling (saw on its side)
should not have less than 1/2 tank of oil to avoid starving the chain.
Avoid spilling oil over the saw. Use a funnel when filling the tank and wipe up any spills.
Do not let sawdust or other dirt enter the oil tank.
The oil filler cap is located adjacent to the front handle. The cap must be tight to ensure
proper operation of the oil pump.
An automatic pump delivers oil to the bar and chain whenever the chain saw is operated.
When new and after the tank has been emptied, or after periods of disuse, it may be
necessary to prime the pump. This is done by using the right hand to continually run the
saw, and at the same time pressing down on the filler cap with the heel of your left hand
covering the small venthole for 5 seconds. Observe all safety precautions.See FIG.20.
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