Craftsman 151.98835 Operator's Manual page 15

a wide temperature range with no dilution
required.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
■ Remove oil reservoir cap.
■ Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the
reservoir.
■ Wipe off excess oil from around the
reservoir.
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the
saw when not in use. To prevent seepage,
empty the oil tank after each use. When
storing the unit for a long period of time (three
months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly
lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain
and bar sprocket.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
CHAINSAW
See Figure 9, page iii
Keep body to the left of the
WARNING!
chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain,
or lean over past the chain line.
NOTE: Carefully remove the scabbard from
the bar before starting the chainsaw and
place scabbard over the bar when chainsaw
is not in use.
STARTING THE CHAINSAW
■ Make sure chain tension is at desired
setting. Refer to SAW CHAIN TENSIONING
in the CARE AND MAINTENANCE section of
this manual.
■ Make sure no objects or obstructions are
in immediate vicinity which could come into
contact with the bar and chain.
■ Press and hold the safety switch. This
makes the trigger switch operational.
■ Press and hold the trigger switch, release
the safety switch, and continue to squeeze
the trigger switch for continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a
stop once the trigger switch is released.
OPERATION
WARNING!
while it is moving. Even a slowly moving
chain can cause serious personal injury if
touched.
■ Release the trigger switch to stop the
chainsaw.
■ Upon release of the trigger switch, the
safety switch will be automatically reset to the
lock position.
NOTE: This cordless chainsaw is not
designed for cutting trees larger than 15 inch
in diameter.
This cordless chainsaw is designed for
limbing and pruning type cutting, as well as
cutting trees up to 15 inch in diameter only.
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 10-11, page iv
■ See GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for appropriate safety equipment.
■ Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
■ Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the rear handle so that
your body is to the left of the chain line.
■ Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
the motor is running. The fingers should
encircle the handle, with the thumb wrapped
under the handlebar. This grip is least likely
to be broken by a kickback or other sudden
reaction of the saw. Any grip in which the
thumb and fingers are on the same side of
the handle is dangerous, because a slight
kick of the saw can cause loss of control.
WARNING!
(cross-handed) grip or any stance that would
place your body or arm across the chain line.
WARNING!
trigger switch with your left hand and hold the
front handle with your right hand. Never allow
any part of your body to be in the chain line
while operating a saw. (Fig.11)
15 ― English
NEVER touch the chain
Never use a left-handed
DO NOT operate the