20v max* lithium pole saw INSTRUCTION aMANUAL Catalog Number Key information you should know: READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING! LPP120 • DO NOT OVER-TENSION CHAIN. Refer to “Adjusting Chain Tension” for proper method of tensioning chain. • Retighten chain frequently during first two hours of use. Thank you for choosing Black+Decker! Please read before returning this product for any reason. If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black+Decker purchase, go to http://www.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. • • DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. (CCA) Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
• • • • • • - with battery removed - fingers off/away from trigger - by holding pole at balance point - with guide bar and chain to rear and with scabbard attached Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole Saw. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance. Do not operate in poor lighting. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kickback. • Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. • Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar. • Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch. • Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned.
• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly. • Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws. • Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords Important safety warnings for battery packs Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Ampere Rating More Not more American Wire Gauge Than Than 0 - 6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
Functional Description WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
Charging Procedure b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F and 80°F (16°- 27°C) d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center. 4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously.
bar and around sprocket. Make sure saw teeth are facing correct direction by matching arrow on chain with graphic on housing shown here. Preparing Your Pole SAW for Use WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Installing and Removing Saw Chain WARNING: Sharp moving blade.
Chain Oiling creates a pole saw that is approximately 6 foot in length as shown in figure 9. 6 • A high quality bar and chain oil or SAE30 weight motor oil should be used for chain and bar lubrication. The use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is recommended when pruning trees. Mineral oil is not recommended because it may harm trees. Never use waste oil or very thick oil. These may damage your chain saw. • Lubricate the whole chain evenly before each use as shown in figure 6.
hand to loosen the threaded sleeve figure 18 18 and then pull the two halves apart. Repeat this process if the center extension was attached. To attach the middle module to the handle 14 module and saw head module: 1. Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the handle module (A) Groove with the tongue on the inside of the coupling end of the center extension (B). 15 See figure 14. Push the two sections completely together. 2.
Pole Saw Trimming / Pruning On/Off Switch Always be sure of your footing and grip the Pole Saw firmly with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock button (1) back with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger (2) with your fingers as shown in figure 21. (Once the tool is running you can release the lock button.) To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Follow directions below to trim a tee. 23 1. Make sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving chain against limb. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of Pole Saw. 2. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter 24 of limb. Then make the finish cut from the top as shown in figure 23.
Troubleshooting For assistance, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you or call the Black+Decker help line at 1-800-544-6986. If your Pole Saw does not operate correctly check the following: Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution • Tool will not start. • Unit will not charge. • Battery not installed properly. • Battery not charged. • Lock-out button not actuated. • Pole connections not properly tightened. • Battery not inserted into charger.
Black+Decker owned and authorized service centers online at www. blackanddecker.com. This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black+Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use, and accordingly, such commercial use of this product will void this warranty.
