Black & Decker NPP2018R Pole Saw User Manual


 
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Features
Before using your Pole Saw familiarize yourself with all operating and
safety features.
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A. Handle Module
B. Center Extension
C. Saw Head Module
1. Trigger Switch
2. Lock Button
3. Battery
4. Foam Gripper
5. Threaded Pole
6. Threaded Sleeve
7. Center Extension Pole
8. Sprocket Cover (other side)
9. Allen Head Screws (other side)
10. Guide Bar
11. Saw Chain
12. Scabbard
13. Allen Wrench
14. Oil Bottle
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Pole Saw Names and Terms
Chain Brake - A device used to stop the Pole Saw.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The toothed part that drives the saw
chain.
Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the
saw chain.
Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted over guide bar to prevent
tooth contact when saw is not in use.
Kickback - The backward or upward motion, or both of the guide
bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of
the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Low-Kickback Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 (when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws.
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.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed tooth or teeth for use when
pruning to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an
electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
operation of the switch until manually actuated.
Trimming (Pruning) - Process of cutting limbs from a tree.
Undercut - An upward cut from underside of a log or limb.This is
done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide
bar.
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