OPERATE
YOUR S AW SAFELY
• Donot o perate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury t othe operator,
helpers, or
bystanders
may result from one-
handed operation.
Achain s aw isin-
tended for t wo-handed
use.
• Operate the chain s aw only inawell-
ventilated
outdoor area.
• Donot o perate saw from aladder or
inatree.
• Make s ure the chain w ill n ot m ake
contact with any object while starting
the
engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw
down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped.
Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar & chain project-
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, chain brake, or other parts im-
mediately if they become damaged,
broken, or are otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
SAW
IN
GOOD
WORKING
ORDER
• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified service dealer
except the items listed in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released.
For correction,
refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners
securely
tightened.
• Nonconforming
replacement
compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sories and replacement
parts as rec-
ommended.
Never modify your saw.
• Maintain
chain saw with care.
• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
• Follow instructions
for lubricating
and
changing
accessories.