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Craftsman CMECS600 Operator's Manual

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CHAIN SAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CATALOG NUMBER
CMECS600
Thank you for choosing CRAFTSMAN!
PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY
REASON.
If you have a question or experience a problem with your CRAFTSMAN purchase,
go to www.craftsman.com
If you can't find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call 888-331-
4569 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri. to speak with an agent. Please have the
catalog number available when you call.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPANOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA. INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
ADVERTENCIA:
GARANTÍA.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
• DO NOT OVER-TENSION CHAIN. Refer to "Adjusting Chain
Tension" for proper method of tensioning chain.
• Retighten chain frequently during first two hours of use.
To register your new product, visit
www.craftsman.com/registration
LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
BEFORE OPERATING!

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  • Page 1: Chain Saw

    PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your CRAFTSMAN purchase, go to www.craftsman.com If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call 888-331- 4569 from 8 a.m.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback

    are connected and properly used. • Always hold the chainsaw with your Use of dust collection can reduce dust- right hand on the rear handle and related hazards. your left hand on the front handle. 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand a) Do not force the power tool.

  • Page 4: Kickback Safety Features

    Kickback may occur when the nose or tip chain and reduced kickback guide bars that of the guide bar touches an object, or when reduce the risks associated with kickback. the wood closes in and pinches the saw (7.) Only use replacement bars and chains chain in the cut.

  • Page 5: Chainsaw Names And Terms

    operation where the cutting tool may wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number contact hidden wiring. Contact with a of the wire, the greater the capacity of the “live” wire will make exposed metal parts cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity of the tool “live”...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    INTENDED USE or branch. Your CRAFTSMAN Chainsaw is ideal for • Limbing - Removing the branches from a pruning applications and cutting small logs fallen tree up to 16 inches (406 mm) in diameter. This •...
  • Page 7 PREPARING YOUR engage the slot in the guide bar by rotating the chain tensioning wheel (8). CHAINSAW FOR USE • Once in place, turn the chain tensioning WARNING: Read and understand wheel (8) by hand to preliminarily tighten all instructions. Failure to follow all the assembly and hold it in place.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Saw Chain

    • To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar bar, making sure the saw teeth are facing adjust locking knob (7), rotate the chain the correct direction by matching the arrow tensioning wheel (8) towards the top of the on the chain with the graphic on the saw to increase tension as shown in figure sprocket cover (6) shown in figure G.

  • Page 9: Operating The Chainsaw

    ON / OFF Always be sure of your footing and grip the chainsaw firmly with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling both handles. • To turn the tool ON, depress the lock off button (2) and squeeze the trigger switch (1) as shown in figure J.
  • Page 10 felling cuts are to be made. BUCKING • (Figure L) Notching Undercut - Make Bucking is cutting a felled tree or log into the notch 1/3 of the diameter of the tree, lengths. How you should cut depends on perpendicular to the direction of the fall. how the log is supported.

  • Page 11: Saw Chain Sharpening

    SAW CHAIN SHARPENING • (Figure Q) When supported at both ends First, cut 1/3 down from the top overbuck. CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always Then make the finished cut by wear protective gloves when handling underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the the chain.

  • Page 12: Accessories Warning

    Three Year Limited Warranty NOTE: Each time the chain is sharpened, it loses some of the low kickback qualities CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, and extra caution should be used. It is any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship recommended that a chain be sharpened no for three years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Refer to “replacing the saw chain” section. • Unit runs but does • Chain installed • Refer to sections for installing not cut. backwards. and removing chain. For assistance with your product, visit our website www.craftsman.com. Call the Craftsman help line at 888-331-4569.
  • Page 14 Imported by Craftsman, 701 East Joppa Rd. Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A. Cat No. CMECS600 Form #N550959 June 2018 Copyright © 2018 CRAFTSMAN Printed in China...

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