Care And Maintenance - Craftsman 151.98835 Operator's Manual

WARNING! When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING! Always wear eye
protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing
protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injuries. If operation is
dusty, also wear breathing protection.
To avoid serious personal
WARNING!
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the tool when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
WARNING! Do not at any time let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the scabbard when user is
performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Always place scabbard over the bar when
chainsaw is not in use.
BATTERY PACK
■ Store the battery pack fully charged.
■ Recharge the battery pack whenever there
is a noticeable reduction in the chainsaw
performance. Do not allow the battery pack to
become completely discharged.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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■ Once the battery pack is fully charged,
remove the battery from the charger and
disconnect the charger from the outlet.
■ Do not store the battery pack on the tool or
in the charger.
■ Recharge the battery at a temperature
between 39.6 F and 109.4 F. If the battery
pack is hot, allow it to cool down before
recharging.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE
■ Keep the charger clean and clear of
debris. Do not allow foreign material into the
recessed cavity or on the contacts. Wipe with
a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, water, or
place in wet conditions.
■ Always unplug the charger when the battery
pack is not installed on the charger.
■ Keep the charger stored in normal room
temperature. Do not store it in excessive
heat. Do not use in direct sunlight.
■ Disconnect the charger from the AC power
outlet when not in use and once battery has
reached a full charge.
LUBRICATION
All of the motor bearings in this product are
lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-
grade oil for the life of the unit under normal
operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
CHAINSAW CARE
Switch the chainsaw off, remove the battery
pack and let it cool down. Check, clean and
store the chainsaw as described below. Keep
the chainsaw clean. Remove debris from it
after each use and before storage. Regular
and proper cleaning will help ensure safe use
and prolong the life of the chainsaw. Inspect
the chainsaw before each use for worn and
damaged parts. Do not operate chainsaw if
you find broken and worn parts.