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Page 1: ...ntenance EspaSol p 17 WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 545154163 Rev 2 5 24 07 BRW ...

Page 2: ... is a high speed woodcutting tool special precautions must be observed to reduce risk of acci dents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fol low the safety rules precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Dress properly Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety foot wear...

Page 3: ...from oiland grease Keep oilcap and fasteners securely tightened Nonconforming replacement compo nents orthe removal ofsafety devices may cause damage tothe unit and possible injury tothe operator orby standers Use only Craftsman acces sories and replacement parts asrec ommended Never modify your saw Maintain chain saw with care Keep unit sharp and clean forbetter and safer performance Follow instr...

Page 4: ...be made by a Sears Service Center Keep extension cord clear of opera tor and obstacles at all times Posi tion cord so that it will not be caught on branches Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges To avoid the possibility of electric shock avoid body contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on...

Page 5: ...orshifting logs orother ob jects that could close acutand pinch orfallonto chain Use the specified Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain Avoid Pinch Kickback Beextremely aware ofsituations or obstructions that can cause material topinch the top oforotherwise stop the chain Donot cut more than one logata time Do not twist the saw asthe bar is withdrawn from anundercut when bucking Avoid...

Page 6: ...numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or tex ture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the condition of this tool DOUBLE INS...

Page 7: ... LOCK OUT BUTTON The TRIGGER LOCK OUT button is a control feature designed to prevent the motor from being accidentally started When the rear handle is gripped in a normal cutting position the trigger lock out button can be pushed forward by the thumb permitting the index fin ger to squeeze the trigger It is not nec essary to maintain pressure on the trigger lock out button once the trigger has be...

Page 8: ...our right hand thumb 4 Squeeze and hold the trigger switch OPERATING TIPS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain o...

Page 9: ... Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom See illustration Once the notch is cut re move the wedge of wood from the tree First cut _ 2 t Felling cut here I Netch _ _ _ ln e Seco c J After removing the wood from the notch make the felling cut on the op posite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood be...

Page 10: ...vercutting use light downward pressure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you _WARNING Never turn saw up side down to undercut The saw can not be controlled in this position Always make your first cut ...

Page 11: ... LIMBING Limb a tree only after it is cut down Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Keep the tree between you and the chain Remove larger branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut...

Page 12: ... NOTE It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after motor stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank Trigger Switch Ensure the trigger switch functions properly by squeez ing and holding the trigger switch Make sure motor starts and stops Oil Tank Discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows signs of dam age or leaks Power Cord Discontinue use if chain saw power cor...

Page 13: ...and each time the chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting diffi cult After each use with unit disconnected from power source clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar Disconnect the chain saw from the power source Loosen and remove bar clamp nuts and bar clamp Remove bar and chain from saw Clean the oil holes and bar groove afte...

Page 14: ...ars Service Center to re place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain TO REPLACE CHAIN 1 Disconnect unit from power source 2 Remove bar clamp nuts 3 Remove bar clamp Drive Sprocket _ _ _ _ _6 _ _Bar Nuts Bar Clamp _ 4 Turn adjusting screw on the bar counterclockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar o _ _ Tensioning Rack 5 Slide guide bar toward the...

Page 15: ...orm the following steps after each use Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw unplugged well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the se...

Page 16: ...k empty 2 Oil outlet clogged 3 Guide bar oilhole blocked 1 Cutters damaged on one side 2 Chain dull onone side 3 Guide bar bent orworn 1 See Check Chain Tension in Maintenance section 2 Repair orreplace 3 Contact Sears Service 4 Reset circuit breaker orreplace fuse 1 See Check Chain Tension in Maintenance Section 2 Contact Sears Service 3 Resharpen orreplace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in Service...

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