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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 9 Amp Motor Electric Chain Saw Model No. 172.740500 14-In. Bar • WARRANTY • SAFETY CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all • UNPACKING Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this • ASSEMBLY Manual before using this product. • OPERATION •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NOTE: Chain and Bar Oil is not included. BEFORE using this Chain Saw, message is preceded by the word “NOTE,” as in the example below: do not forget to purchase Craftsman Bar & Chain Oil, SAE30. NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Helmet SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. Hearing Protection Protection PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING: If correctly used, this electric Chain Saw is an efficient Protection Snug Fitting • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common tool to use; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a Clothing sense when operating a power tool. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. EXTENSION CORDS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when Method of securing more capacity than 14-gauge).
- Page 5 1. KNOW your electric Chain Saw. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
- Page 6 ADDITIONAL RULES ADDITIONAL RULES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. 4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, AVOID KICKBACK AND PULL-IN cont. hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal 4.
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Page 7: Unpacking
Kickback Guide Bar Contoured Depth Gauge NOTE: Chain and Bar Oil is not included. BEFORE using this Chain Saw, Small Radius do not forget to purchase Craftsman Bar & Chain Oil, SAE30. Tip Guide Bar Elongated Guard Link deflects kickback force... -
Page 8: Description
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION cont. KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW cont. NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all CHAIN SAW CALL- OUTS cont. (Figures 2 and 3) operating features and safety rules. Your Chain Saw has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected to a 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). -
Page 9: Assembly And Adjustments
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. INTENDED USE Fig. 4d TENSIONING CHAIN The chain saw is intended for wood: sawing of trees, tree trunks, branches, wooden beams, Always check the chain tension before use, planks, etc. Cuts can be sawed with or across the grain. This product is not suitable after the first cuts and regularly during use. -
Page 10: Operation Terms
Guide Bar – A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain. 3. Add bar and chain oil (Craftsman Bar & Chain Oil, SAE30) until reservoir is full. Kickback – The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log 4. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION OPERATION cont. SWITCHING ON AND OFF (Fig. 8) ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD WARNING : 1. Remove Plug safety cap as shown (Fig. 7a ). Insert extension cord socket into Check the voltage and electric current supply: The voltage Chain Saw Plug (Fig. 7b). and current supply must comply with the ratings on the data plate. - Page 12 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. GENERAL CUTTING KICKBACK (Figs. 10a, 10b) Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands. Grasp the front grip with the left hand and the Fig. 10a Fig. 10b rear grip with the right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during operation. (See Figs.
- Page 13 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. GENERAL CUTTING cont. GENERAL CUTTING cont. For thicker logs, reset the spiked bumper teeth to a lower point on the log while sawing by CUTTING LOGS pulling the saw slightly backwards and repositioning the teeth at a lower level on the log. Observe the following safety instructions: Do not remove the saw completely Support logs so that the facing sides at the cut do not close in against each other,...
- Page 14 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. GENERAL CUTTING cont. GENERAL CUTTING cont. Fig. 18 FELLING TREES (See Fig. 17) LIMBING A TREE (See Fig. 18) Always wear a hard hat to protect head against falling branches. Limbing is removing the branches from The chain saw can only be used to fell trees smaller in diameter than the length of the a fallen tree.
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW cont. Fig. 21 OPERATION cont. WARNING! If power supply cord is damaged stop tool use immediately. Take tool to a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair using identical replacement parts. GENERAL CUTTING cont. 1.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW cont. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW cont. Replacing /Changing Chain And Guide Bar SHARPENING SAW CHAIN cont. Fig. 23 Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain stops. Fig. 24 Fig.
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Page 17: Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
Never use tools with defective On/Off switches. In the case of all other types of technical faults, take tool to a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair using identical replacement parts. SPECIFICATIONS Model 172.740500 Voltage 120V~ 60Hz Amps Bar length 14"... -
Page 18: Parts Lists
PARTS LIST 9 Amp Motor Model No. Electric Chain Saw 172.740500 14-In. Bar...