Intended Use; Parts And Features - Craftsman 98023 Operator's Manual

• Normal Cutting P osition - Those p ositions assumed in
performing thebucking and felling c uts.
• Notching Undercut -Anotch c utinatree that d irects thetree's f all.
• Rear H andle -The support handle located atortoward therear o fthesaw.
• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been demonstratedto reduce kickback significantly.
• Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1-2000 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.
• Ribbed Bumper - The ribs used when felling or bucking 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 Linkage - The mechanism that transmits motion from a trigger to the switch.
• Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until
manually actuated.
iNTENDED USE
Your Craftsman _ Chain Saw is ideal for pruning applications and cutting small logs up to 12
inches (305 mm)in diameter. This tool is intended for consumer use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V.................. volts
Hz ................ hertz
min .............. minutes
- - = or DC... direct current
(_) ................ Class I Construction
(grounded)
[] ................ Class II Construction
(double insulated)
m/s .............. meters per second
mm .............. millimeters
................ Use proper respiratory protection
O ................ Use proper hearing protection
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Trigger switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Front hand guard
4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain
6. Sprocket cover
7. Bar adjust locking knob
8. Chain tensioning knob
9. Guide bar scabbard
10. Rear handle
11. Front handle
12.40V Battery (not shown)
13. Oil cap
14. Oil level indicator
A ................... amperes
W .................. watts
"_-,or AC ....... alternating current
no .................. no load speed
0 .................. earthing terminal
z_ ................ safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revotutions or
reciprocation per minute
in .................. inches
............. Read instruction manual before use
G ................. Use proper eye protection