Black & Decker Alligator 479970-00 - Manual (Page 13)

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FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free
replacement.
See ‘Tools-Electric’
– Yellow Pages –
for Service & Sales
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
Troubleshooting Section
If your saw does not operate correctly check the following:
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Tool will not
start.
• Fuse blown or
breaker tripped.
• Extension cord not
plugged in.
• Check fuse or breaker.
• Check to make sure
extension cord is plugged
into a working outlet.
• Chain is loose.
• Poor cut quality
• Chain tension set
incorrectly.
• Chain tension set
incorrectly.
• Chain needs
replacement.
• Refer to section for chain
tensioning.
• Refer to section on
adjusting chain tension.
Note: Excessive tension
leads to excessive wear
and reduction in life of bar
& chain. Lubricate after
every 10 minutes of use.
• Refer to section for
installation of chain.
• Bar / chain
overheated.
• Chain too tight.
• Lubrication
needed.
• Refer to section on
adjusting chain tension.
• Refer to sections for chain
oiling application.
• Unit runs but
does not cut.
• Chain installed
backwards. See
page 10 for
illustration.
• Chain installed?
• Refer to sections for
installing and removing
chain.
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