Replacing The Saw Chain; Filling The Oil Reservoir - Craftsman CMECS600 Operator's Manual

• To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar
adjust locking knob (7), rotate the chain
tensioning wheel (8) towards the top of the
saw to increase tension as shown in figure
E. Tighten the bar adjust locking knob until
snug after making sure the saw chain (5) is
snug around the guide bar (4).
E
• There should be no "sag" between the guide
bar and the chain on the underside as shown
in figure F.
F
• Once chain tension is correct, tighten bar
adjust locking knob.
• Do not over-tension the chain as this will
lead to excessive wear and will reduce the
life of the bar and chain.
• When the chain is new, check the tension
frequently (after unplugging tool) during
the first 2 hours of use as a new chain
stretches slightly.

REPLACING THE SAW CHAIN

CAUTION:
Sharp chain. Always
wear protective gloves when handling
the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
you when it is not running.
WARNING:
Sharp moving chain. To
prevent accidental operation, ensure
that the tool is unplugged before
performing the following operations.
Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
• Rotate the bar adjust locking knob (7)
counterclockwise to lessen chain tension.
• Remove sprocket cover (6) as described in
"Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain"
section.
• Lift the worn saw chain (5) out of the
groove in the guide bar (4).
• Place the new chain in the slot of the guide
bar, making sure the saw teeth are facing
the correct direction by matching the arrow
on the chain with the graphic on the
sprocket cover (6) shown in figure G.
G
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• Follow previous instructions for Installing
the Guide Bar and Saw Chain and
adjusting chain tension.
AUTO OILING SYSTEM
This chainsaw is equipped with an auto
oiling system that keeps the saw chain and
guide bar constantly lubricated.
The oil level indicator (15) shows the level of
the oil in the chainsaw. If the oil level is less
than a quarter full, unplug the chainsaw and
refill with the proper oil.
NOTE: Use a high quality bar and chain
oil for proper chain and bar lubrication. As
a temporary substitute, a non-detergent
SAE30 weight motor oil can be used.The
use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is
recommended when pruning trees. Mineral
oil is not recommended because it may
harm trees. Never use waste oil or very thick
oil. These may damage your chainsaw.

FILLING THE OIL RESERVOIR

• Remove the oil cap (14) and fill the
reservoir with the recommended chain oil
until the oil level has reached the top of the
oil level indicator (15).
• Refit the oil cap.
• Periodically switch the chainsaw off and
check the oil level indicator to ensure the
bar and chain are being properly oiled.
ATTACHING EXTENSION
CORD
An extension cord retainer (13) is built into
the switch handle. It prevents the Extension
cord from coming unplugged.
• Double the extension cord and insert it
into the slot (21) in the end of the handle
area as shown in figure H. Hook the
loop formed by doubling the cord over
the cord retainer (13). Gently tug on the
cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in
the handle. Plug the receptacle end of the
extension cord into the power cord (12) of
the chainsaw.
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