Operator`s manual

OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Sed-
ous injuryto the operator,helpers, or
bystandersmay resultfrom one-
handed operation. A chain saw is In-
tended fortwo-hand_lduse. ....
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoorarea.
• Do notoperate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contactwith any objectwhile starting
the engine. Never tryto startthe saw
when the guide bar isin a cut.
• Do notput pressure on the saw, ss-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is
stopped. Carry with muffleraway from
body.guide bar & chain projectingbe-
hind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
• Storethe unitand fuel in e cool, dry
well ventilatedspace where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electdc
motorsor switches, fumaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Followeli safety rulesto helpavoid
kickbackand other forces which can
resultin serious injury.
AvoidObstructions
ClearTheWorkingArea
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion ofthe tip
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD of theguidebar.Contaotatthe upper
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw sewice performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section ofthis manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
movingwhen the throttle trigger isre-
leased. For correction, refer to Car-
buretorAdjustments."
• Keep the handles dry,clean, and free
from oilor fuel mixture.
• Keep cape and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accassodss and
replacement partsas recommended.
Never modify your saw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handlingfuel or
while operating the saw.
• Bi_ all sourcssof sparks orflame
In amss wherefuel Isrnixedor poured.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoorarea
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer forall fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before startingsaw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
• fueling site before starting.
.,Tu_the engine off and let saw coolin
a non-oombusltblearea, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fupl cap and refuel unit.
portionof the;tip of the guide bar can
cause the cHainto dig into the object,
whichstopsthe chain for an instant.The
resultisa lightningfast, reversereaction
which kicksthe guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickbackand Pull-Inoccur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object inthe wood. This sudden
stopping ofthe chain resultsin a rever-
sal of the chain force usedto cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
positedirection of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickbackdrivesthe saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-in pulls
the saw awayfrom the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• RecognizethatIdckbaskcan happen.
Witha basicundemtsn_ngofkickback,
youcan reducethe elementof sufprisa
whichccntributes to accidents.
Never letthe movingchain contact
i any at the ofthe bar.
object tip Dgu_de
Keep warldngarea free from obstruc-
tionssuch as other trees, branches,
rocks,fences, stumps,etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstructionthatyour saw
chain could hitwhile cumng.
• Keep saw chain sharp andpropedy
tensioned.A loose or dull chain can