Black & Decker NLP1800 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting Section
If your Chain Saw does not operate correctly check the following:
Problem
Possible Cause Possible Solution
Tool will not
start.
Unit will not
charge.
Bar / chain
overheated.
Battery not
installed properly.
Battery not
charged.
Battery not
inserted into
charger.
Chain too tight.
Lubrication
needed.
Check battery installation.
Check battery charging
requirements.
Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears.
Charge up to 8 hours if
battery totally drained.
Refer to “adjusting chain
tension” section.
Refer to “chain oiling”
section.
Chain is loose.
Poor cut
quality.
Chain tension set
incorrectly.
Chain tension set
incorrectly.
Chain needs
replacement.
Refer to “adjusting chain
tension” section.
Refer to “adjusting chain
tension” section.
Note: Excessive tension
leads to excessive wear
and reduction in life of bar
& chain. Lubricate before
each cut.
Refer to “replacing the
chain” section.
Unit runs but
does not cut.
Chain installed
backwards.
Refer to sections for
installing and removing
chain.
Oil is not
getting to
chain.
Sawdust / debris is
accumulated under
sprocket cover.
Remove battery, remove
sprocket cover. Clean out
accumulated sawdust / debris.
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