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Page 1: ... in Bar WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Jl _ For answers to your quest ons about this product Call 7 am 7 pro Mon Sat Sun 10 am 7 pm I1 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuckand Co HoffmanEstates IL 60179 USA 530 O87622 08 24 98 ...

Page 2: ...ad all instructions WARNING Always disconnectpower sourcewhen makingrepairs Becausea chainsaw is a high speedwoocbutting tool carelessor nproperuse of thistool can cause seriousInjury PLAN AHEAD Rastrict _e use of yours_v to adult userswho undemtandend cen fdllow thes_fsty roles precautions andopor Iear or mufflers to pro tect have headng checked regular ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing He...

Page 3: ...ormed by a Sears Service Center except the items listedin the maintenance sec tion of this manual Make certain sew chain stopsmoving when tdgger switch is released Keep the handles dryand dean and free from oiland grease Keep oilcap andfastenem securely tightened Nonconform g compo nentsorthe removalof safsty devices may cause damageto the unitand possiblestarpos_ em iniury totheoperator or by Use...

Page 4: ...ionco_ clear of operator and obstaclesat all times Position cord so that it will not be caught on branches Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges To avoidthe possibilityof electric shcok_avoid body contact with any groundedconductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protectionshouldbe provided on circuitor outletto be used Recep tacles are available ...

Page 5: ...stedon yoursaw and listedinthe c _ taUe represents a_e of_ckback yourbarand chaincombinsltons _1 l _ve wben te_edinaccorde_ewilh CSA andANSI standan b When pur cccccccc rep cembar and cha con sideraUons should begiven Io d_e lower CKA valuas LowerCKA valuesrepre sentsaferanglas tothe user higher val uesincicate rnore angle andhigher kick energiss Inallcases lower CKAvaltm representa safer op_ envi...

Page 6: ...of the saw back toward the operatorif kick back occurs Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a small radiustip which roducsathe size of the kickback dan dger zone This typebar has been ernonstratedto significantlyreduce the number and sedousnese of kick backs when tested in accordance with ANSI B175 1 _ _ SmallRadius SAFETY NOTICE Exposureto vibrstions_through prolongeduse of hand tools couldc...

Page 7: ...ckout Buttonis a controlfeature designedto prevent the motorfrom be ing accidentlystarl ed When the mar handle is gripped m a normal cutting position the 10ckout buttoncan be pu hedin by the thumb permittingthe index finger to squeeze the rigger It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the lockoutbutton once the tdgger has been engaged BAR OIL CAP OILER ACTUATOR The oil cap is used to access th...

Page 8: ...aw bar L If Craftsmanbaroilis not _ youmay use a gcodgrade SAE 30 _ untl youare able to chtain Craftsmanbrand The olioutputis manu allymetereddurbg operaJon Usa a fun nel to fll the tank Replaceoacep sa _mly Check olilev_ aiter eve_ 15 rrmutesdi opera on STOPPING YOUR SAW Release the triggerswitch If motor does notstep olsconnectthe extensioncord STARTING YOUR SAW Connect the saw toa power source ...

Page 9: ...wn then use the re beat pathplanned Be alert for overhead limbsfallingand watch yourfooling Hinge holdstree on stump and helps controlfall Opening of felling Closingof notch the wedge of wood from the tree After removingthe wood make the NOTE Before fellingcut is complete felling cut on the oppositeside of the use wedges to open the cut when notch This is done by making a cut necessary to controlt...

Page 10: ...uphlflside whencuffing because _may_ Undercutting Involves cuttingon the undersideof the log with topof saw against the log When undercuttinguse lightupward pressUre Hold saw firmly and maintaln dontmLThe saw willtend to push back toward you WARNING Never tum saw upside down to undercut The sew cannot be controlled in this position When the log is supported along its en tire length as illustrated ...

Page 11: ...he tree between you and the chain Remove la_jer supporUngbranches with the 1 3 2 3 cuttingtechniquesde scdbed in the bucking section Always use an overcutto cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercut ting couldcause limbsto fall and pinchthe saw __ ptCut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Neverclimbintoa treeto limb or prune Do notstand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you t...

Page 12: ...amage_wom parts should be referredto your Sears Ser vice Center NOTE It is normal for a smallamount of oil to appear under the saw after mo tor stops Do notconfuse this _ ith a leaking oiltank Td_ gerSwttc h Ensure the trigger switch funotionspropedyby squeez ing and holdingthe tdgger switch Make sure motor starts and stops Oil Tank Discontinueusa of chain saw ifoiltank shows signsof damage or lea...

Page 13: ...Sawdust FromGuide BarGroove_ Add lubricantto sprockethole after each use Burringof guidebar mils is a normal process of railwear Remove these burrswith a fiat file When rail top is uneven use a fiat file to restoresquare edges and sides File Edgesand sidesSquare WornGroove Correct Groove Replace the guidebar when the groove is wom the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heatingor burringof...

Page 14: ...ustingPin Slot Secure the guide bar end ba_lamp plate _ the bar nuts _ghten finger tight on_ CAUTION If saw chain is installed backwards the saw willvibrate exces sively and will not cut wood CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See Check Chain Tension in Maintenance section CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS WARNING Use of any other acces sory or attachment might present a risk of injuryt6 theopemtor REPLACEMENT PART PARTNO...

Page 15: ... Chain stops within the cut Oil inadequate for bar and chain lubrication Chain cuts at an angle Chain tensiontoo tight Guide bar rails pinched Tdgger Switchfailure Circuit breaker tripped fuse blown Chain tension incorrect Cutters damaged Chain wom i uttersdull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high Sprocket wom Chain cuttertops not filedfiat Guide bar burred or bent railsuneven Oil tank em...

Page 16: ...er between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide t_ _cally located close to the hand positionon the front handle and sometimes employed as an activatinglever for a chain brake supportsand guides the saw chain Kickback The backward or upward motion or both of the guide bar occur dng when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guidebar contacts any object such as a log or branch ...

Page 17: ...acement Saw Chain A chain that complies withthe Idckbackperfor mance requirementsof ANSI B175 1 1991 when tested with specW_c chain saws It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws Saw Chain A loop of chain having cuttingteeth that cut the wood and _i_ eon while sa wing h A de neethat when operated willcomplete or interruptan electrical power circuitto the motor of ...

Page 18: ...47 Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following nnf...

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