Black & Decker LLP120 Lopper User Manual


 
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plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
- If any debris gets caught with the guard or tool discontinue use,
disconnect power cord and clear debris.
- Worn chains and chain guide bars should be replaced.
- Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
- This saw is intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers,
and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning,
cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use. Prolonged
periods of operation can cause circulatory problems in the user’s
hands due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to use a
saw having an anti-vibration feature.
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Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar
that occurs when the saw chain, at the nose of the guide bar, contacts an
object. Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw.
WARNING: The following features are included on your
Alligator Lopper
TM
to help reduce the hazard of kickback;
however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous
reaction. As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety devices.
You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and
maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces
which can result in serious injury.
- This has been designed specifically to cover the tip of the
chain bar where the danger zone for kickback occurs. In the event of
any kickback the guard also helps reduce the risk of the chain coming
into contact with the operator.
 - This has been designed with a small
radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback zone on the bar tip.
 - Designed with a contoured depth gauge
and guard link which deflect kickback force and allows wood to
gradually ride into the cutter.
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This tool and charger is double insulated; therefore no grounding
wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
WARNING: 



•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. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
• 


Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin
may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: 

 Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.