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Operator's Manual

T °

9 Amp/1.5 Peak HP Motor

Electric

Adjusta le

Pole Saw/Chain Saw

Model No. 172.43983 10=In. Bar

Chain Saw with extension pole (shown separated)

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this

Manual before using this product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.craftsman.com

,,WARRANTY

,, SAFETY

,, UNPACKING

,, ASSEMBLY

,, OPERATION

, MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

• ESPANOL

Summary of content (33 pages)

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Final ART 8/2/14 Operator's Manual T ° ® 9 Amp/1.5 Peak HP Motor Electric Product questions or problems? 1-888-331-4569 Customer Adjusta le Pole Saw/Chain Saw Model No. 172.43983 10=In. Bar Care Hot Line Get answers to questions, troubleshoot problems, order parts, or schedule repair service, Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparaci6n de su equipo. To help us help you, register your product at www.craffsman.
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Warranty ............................................................................................ Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Safety Instructions ................................................................................ Unpacking ........................................................................................ Description .........................................................................................
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, Hearing PERSONAL SAFETY z_ WARNING: if correctly used, this electric Pole Saw/Chain Saw is an efficient tool to use; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. z_ WARNING: Consider the work area environment.
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EXTENSION CORDS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Z_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals installing or removing the extension cord from the plug. of plug when 1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The Chain Saw's plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug.
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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC POLE SAW/CHAIN SAWS cont. SERVICE SAFETY 1. if any part of this Pole Saw/Chain Saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the power cord from the Chain Saw and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation. 2. Tool service should be performed at a qualified service dealer or repair center.
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ADDiTiONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. 4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain. 5. ALL VISITORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the tool wears. 6. ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts.
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ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. MAiNTAiN CONTROL (When using Chain Saw without ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. KICKBACK Pole) z_WARNING: STANDTOTHE LEFT OF SAW NEVER REVERSE HAND POSiTiONS Thumb on underside of handlebar FEATURES cont. 4. Low Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. See Fig. B, pg.12. ',\\ z_xWARNING: SAFETY _ / _ '_ f / _ '1'_ / _ _ _q"_-_:_.
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KNOWYOUR KNOWYOUR CHAIN SAW i = I NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize pperating features and safety rules. yourself with all CHAIN SAW CALL=OUTS CHAIN SAW cont. cont. (Figures 1 and 2) Fig 1. Your Chain Saw has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected to a 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). The electric Pole Saw/ Chain Saw should always be used with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
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INTENDED USE The pole saw/chain saw is intended for wood: sawing of trees, tree trunks, branches, wooden beams, planks, etc. Cuts can be sawed with or across the grain. This product is not suitable for sawing mineral materials, plastics or non-wood building materials. ASSEMBLY i before Z_ WARN'NG: Do not connect the chainuse saw to extension cord andthepower it is completely assembled. Always gloves when handling chain. source ] CHAIN AND CHAIN BAR ASSEMBLY/REPLACEMENT (See Figs.
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ASSEMBLING LUBRICATION /!k CAUTION: The chain saw is NOT supplied filled with oil. It is essential to fill with oil before use. Never operate the chain saw without chain oil or at an empty oil tank level, as this will result in extensive damage to the product. Chain life and cutting capacity depends on optimum lubrication. Therefore, the chain is automatically oiled during operation via oil outlet THE EXTENSION POLE Align and insert the handle of extension pole into the shaft.
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ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH CUTTING WiTH CHAINSAW The pole saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 89.7 inches (fully retracted) to 119.4 inches (fully extended). z_ IMPORTANT: Be sure the oil reservoir is filled. Check the Oil Level Window (see Fig. 11)_ prior to starting and regularly during operation. Refill oil when oil level is low. A full oil tank will last approx. 12 minutes depending on sawing intensityand stops.
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CUTTING WiTH CUTTING WiTH CHAINSAW cont. CHAINSAW cont. KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON THiS SAW (see also pages 10 and 11 for details) This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback Guide Bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. However, kickback can still occur with this saw. The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback. • Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles. ,, Keep all safety items in place on saw.
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CUTTING WiTH CHAINSAW cont. iNSTRUCTiONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS=CUTTING (see Figures A, B, C, D, E and F) cont. m 3. Felling back cut cont. As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall.
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Cuttingwithextension pole 1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply. Before cutting a high branch, consider all the same points detailed in the previous section but pay particular attention to the likely path of the falling branch. TRIMMING ATREE (PRUNING) i See Z_ _VARNING: Kickback, to avoid Avoidrisk kickback. of kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. Z_ WARNING: Do not stand directly below a branch being cut. Keep bystanders far away.
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3.Maintain chainsawwithcare. Never expose sawtorain. REPLACING * Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for better and safer performance. Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. Keep all screws and nuts tight. Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have repaired by authorized service center. Never carry chain saw by power cord. Never yank power cord to unplug it. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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Thefollowing tablegiveschecks andactions thatyoucanperform ifyourmachine doesnot operate correctly. Ifthesedonotidentify/remedy theproblem, contact yourservice agent. WARNING: Switch offandremove plugfrommains before investigating fault.
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9Amp/1.5 Peak HP Motor Electric Adjustable Pole Saw/Chain Saw The model numberwill be foundon the nameplateof the PoleSaw/ChainSaw. Alwaysmentionthe model numberwhen requestingparts and service for your tool.To order parts, call 1-800-469-4663 Model No. 172.43983 10-in. Bar Position No. 65 66 67 69 70 71 72 t_ k_O 73 74 75 76 77 Parts No.
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Final ART 8/2/14 Manual del Usuario ® ® Motor de 9 Amp/1.5 Product questions or problems? 1-888-331-4569 Customer Peak HP SIERRA ELECTRICA AJUSTABLE DE PERTIGA/MOTOSIERRA Modelo No. 172.43983 Barra de 10=Pulg. Care Hot Line Get answers to questions, troubleshoot problems, order parts, or schedule repair service, Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparaci6n de su equipo. To help us help you, register your product at www.craffsman.
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Garantia .............................................................................................. Simbolos de Seguridad ........................................................................... Instrucciones de Seguridad ...................................................................... Desempacado .................................................................................... Descripci6n ...........................................................................................
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./--"-Protecci6n _ Casco Protector ._ para los Ofdos SEGURIDAD PERSONAL z_ ADVERTENClA: Si se usacorrectamente,esta Sierra de P6rtigaiMotosierra es una herramienta eficiente; si se usa incorrectamenteo sin las precauciones debidas esta herramienta podria ser peligrosa. Para trabajar de manera segura, SIEIVIPRE cumpla totalmente con las reglas de seguridad que est&n indicadas en este manual.
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CABLES DE EXTENSKSN cont. SEGURIDAD ELECTRiCA i Z_ ADVERTENCIA: No permita quedelos dedos toquen tetminaies dei enchufe cuando conecte o desconecte ei cable extensi6n desde los ei enchufe. Recuerde, un alambre con un tamaSo de calibre mas pequeSo tiene mayor capacidad que un nQmero mayor (el alambre de calibre 14 tiene mayor capacidad que el M_todo de asegurar alambre de calibre 16, el alambre de calibre 12 tiene mayor capacidad que elcablede extensi6n el de calibre 14).
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REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD PARA LAS SIERRAS DE PERTIGA/IVIOTOSIERRAS cont. SEGURIDAD AL REPARAR 1. Si cualquier pieza de esta Sierra de P_rtiga/IVlotosierra falta, se rompe, se dobla, o falla en cualquier modo; o si cualquier componente el_ctrico deja de funcionar correctamente: APAGUE el interruptor y retire el cable de de la Motosierra de la corriente y repare las piezas daSadas ANTES de continuar usando. 2. La reparaci6n de Ja herramienta se debe hacer en un centro de servicio capacitado o de reparaci6n.
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REGLAS ADICIONALES PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA cont. REGLAS ADICIONALES PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA cont. 4. Use gafas de seguridad y protecci6n auditiva. Se recomienda un equipo de protecci6n adicional para la cabeza, las manos, las piernas y los pies. La ropa de protecci6n adecuada reducir_, lesiones personales por escombros voladores o contacto accidental con la cadena de la motosierra. 5.
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REGLAS ADICIONALES PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA cont. MANTENER CARACTERJSTICAS EL CONTROL (Cuando usa la Motosierra sin la Pertiga) Z_ ADVERTENCIA: SiTUESE AL LADO IZQUIERDO _ DELASIERRA _ II _ f I ,opa.e,o,o.o. S c'e|asa I [ [ REGLAS ADICIONALES PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA cont. DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA RECULADA cont. 4. La Cadena de Baja Reculada cumple con los requisitos de desempeffo cuando se comprueba con una cantidad representativa de sierras el_ctricas seg0n Io especifica ANSI B175.1. Vet la Fig.
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CONOZCA SU SIERRA ELI_CTRICA cont. CONOZCA SUSIERRA ELI_CTRICA i = I NOTA: Antes de intentar utilizar este producto, familiaricese lcaractetisticas de funcionamiento y reglas de la seguridad. con todas las OTRAS IMAGENES MENCIONADAS (Figuras 1 y 2) Fig 1. Su Motosierra tiene un motor el6ctrico fabricado a precisi6n que se debe conectar a una corriente de 120 voltios, 60 Hz AC Onicamente (la corriente normal para uso dom_stico).
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USOPREVISTO Elusoprevisto deestasierradep6rtiga/motosierra esparalamadera: cortararboles, troncos dearboles, ramas, vigasdemaderas, tablas, etc.Loscortessepueden hacerenladirecci6n delasfibraso encontra. Esteproducto noesaptoparacortarmateriales minerales, plasticos, o materiales deconstrucci6n quenoseandemadera. ENSAMBLAJE I corriente hasta que no est6 correctarnente ensarnbiada. Siempre use guantes _ADVERTENCIA: No conecte la rnotosierra al cable de extensi6n ni a la apropiados al rnanejar la cadena.
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LUBRICACION MONTAJE DE LA PERTIGA DE EXTENSION Alinee e inserte el mango de la pertiga de extensi6n en el eje. Gire el collar de bloqueo hacia la derecha para bloquear. (Ver las Figs. 6a y 6b) Nota: AsegOrese de que el eje est6 bien bloqueado en su lugar. Z_CUIDADO: La motosierra NO viene con el tanque de aceite Ileno. Es muy importante que se Ilene con aceite antes de usarse.
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AJUSTANDO CORTAR CON LA MOTOSIERRA EL LARGO DE LA PI_RTIGA La sierra de p@tiga tiene un ensamblaje de p@tiga telesc6pico, que se extender& de 89.7 pulgadas (totalmente retraida) a 119.4 pulgadas (totalmente extendida). z_ IIVIPORTANTE: Asegurese de que el dep6sito de aceite est6 Ileno.Compruebe la Ventana del NJveldel Aceite (ver la Fig. 11) antes de iniciar y, regularmente, durante la operaci6n. Vuelva a Ilenar de aceite cuando el nivel de aceite est6 bajo. Un tanque Ileno de aceite durara aprox.
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CORTAR CONLA MOTOSIERRA cont. CORTAR CON LA MOTOSIERRA DISPOSITIVOS DE SEGURIDAD PARA EVlTAR RECULADAS CON ESTA SIERRA (ver tambi_n las p_ginas 10 y 11 para detalles) Esta sierra tiene una cadena de baja reculada y una Barra Guia para reducir reculadas. Ambos elementos reducen la posibilidad de una reculada. Sin embargo, las reculadas aQn pueden ocurrir con esta sierra. Los siguientes pasos ayudargm a reducir el riesgo de una reculada. o Use ambas manos para agarrar la sierra mientras est@corriendo. Ag#.
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CORTAR CONLA MOTOSIERRA cont. CORTAR CON LA MOTOSIERRA INSTRUCCIONES RELACIONADAS A LASTI'=CNICAS ADECUADAS PARATALAR, DESRAIVIAR, Y HACER CORTES TRANSVERSALES BASICOS (vet las Figuras A, B, C, D, INSTRUCCIONES RELACIONADAS A LASTleCNICAS ADECUADAS PARATALAR, DESRAIVIAR, Y HACER CORTES TRANSVERSALES BASICOS (vetlas FigurasA, B,C, D,E y F) cont. E y F) cont. 3. Corte de cafda cont. TRONZADO DE UN TRONCO cont. Cuando el tronco est6 apoyado por un solo lado, seg_n esta ilustrado en la Fig.
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Cortarconlap_rtigadeextensi6n 1. Conecte la sierra al cable de extensi6n. Conecte el cable de extensi6n a la corriente. Antes de cortar una rama alta, considere todos los mismos puntos que se detallan en la secci6n anterior, pero preste especial atenci6n a la posible trayectoria de la rama en caida. I _ADVERTENCIA: No se pare directamente debajo de una rama que se est_ I cortando. Mantenga a las personas lejos. No se pare sobre una escalera o cualquier I otro tipo de soporte inestable mientras est_ usan.
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3.Mantener lamotosierra concuidado. • Nunca exponga lasierraalaIluvia. • Mantenga lacadena afllada, limpia y lubricada paraundesempeho mejory m_,s seguro. • Sigalospasos descritos en este manual para afilar la cadena. • Mantenga los mangos secos, limpios y libres de aceite y grasa. • Mantenga todos los tornillos y tuercas apretados. ,, Inspeccione el cable de alimentaci6n a menudo. Si est& daSado, II_velo a reparar a un centro de servicio autorizado. Nunca cargue la motosierra por el cable de alimentaci6n.
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Lasiguiente tablamuestra loscontroles ylasacciones quepuederealizar sisuequipo funciona correctamente. su agente de servicio. ADVERTENClA: averias.