Assembly - Craftsman S145 Original Instructions Manual

ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL: INITIAL USE
This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil reservoir empty.
Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil before starting or
using the unit. Refer to Adding Bar and Chain Oil instructions in the
Maintenance section.
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION: INITIAL USE
The saw chain must be properly tensioned before attempting to
start or operate the unit. The saw chain may also require additional
tensioning as the saw chain heats up during operation. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension instructions in the Maintenance section.
TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
Always activate the chain brake slowly and
deliberately. Keep the saw chain from touching anything.
Do not let the chain saw tip forward.
Always test the chain brake before using the unit.
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Make sure the chain brake lever is pulled back in the
disengaged position (Fig. 1).
3. Start the unit. Refer to Starting Instructions in the Starting and
Stopping section. Maintain a proper grip. Refer to Holding the
Unit in the Operation section.
4. While the unit is running, squeeze the throttle control to 1/3
throttle and then engage the chain brake by pushing the chain
brake lever forward with the left hand (Fig. 1). The chain should
stop moving abruptly.
IF... If the chain stops moving, the chain brake is working correctly.
IF... If the chain does not stop moving, have the unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
5. Stop the engine and return the chain brake to the disengaged
position. Refer to Stopping Instructions in the Starting and
Stopping section.

ASSEMBLY

Disengaged
10
Engaged
Chain Brake Lever
Fig. 1