Maintenance - Craftsman CMCCSP20 Instruction Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 24 and one hand on the foam gripper
On/Off Switch (Fig. S)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the
handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock button
your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch
your fingers as shown in Figure S. (Once the tool is running
you can release the lock button.) To turn the tool OFF, release
the trigger.
Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Always reduce the tension off the chain
again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the
pole saw.
iMPORTAnT: Never operate a pole saw that is damaged or
improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
when the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide
bar 13 or saw chain when the motor is operating or the
battery is attached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning

WARNINGS:
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
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Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection.
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Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
• Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support
while using the pole saw. Always avoid any position
which can cause you to loose your balance and cause
severe injury.
Keep other persons at least 50' (15 m) from the work
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area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
Do not hold pole saw switch handle above
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shoulder height.
Branch Removal Hook (Fig. A)

CAUTION: The branch removal hook is not a belt hook.
Your pole saw includes a branch removal hook
intended purpose of helping to remove small to moderately
sized pruned branches.
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Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, R–T)


7 .
5 back with
1. Use both hands to grip pole saw as shown in Fig. R. Use
4 with
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
3. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
14 stops moving
Auto‑Stop Chain Braking System
Your pole saw is fitted with an auto‑stop chain braking
system which will stop the chain quickly each time you
release the rear trigger, or if kickback should occur. This
system should be tested before every use.

MAINTENANCE


Your CRAFTSMAN power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
18 for the
care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
not overload.
WARNING: When pruning trees: guard against
kickback which can result in severe injury or death.
See guard Against Kickback, to avoid the risk of
kickback. Do not overreach. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around the
powerhead handle 24 and auxiliary handle
fingers away from sawdust exhaust chute
Fig. T.
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of pole saw causing severe injury.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw
chain 14 against limb. Hold pole saw firmly in place
to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of pole saw.
b. Guide pole saw using light pressure. Make first cut 6"
(152 mm) from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use
top of guide bar 13 to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through
diameter of limb. Then make the finish cut from the top.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the top, without
a shallow undercut, the branch may splinter. Do not
force pole saw. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
c. Remove pole saw from cut while it is running at full
speed. Stop pole saw by releasing trigger switch
Make sure saw chain has stopped before setting pole
saw down.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
7 . Keep
25 shown in
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