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OPERATE
YOUR S AW SAFELY
• Donot o perate achain s aw with one
hand. Serious injury tothe operator,
hetpers, bystanders
orany combina-
tion ofthese p ersons may result from
one-handed
operation.
Achain s aw
isintended fortwo-handed
use.
• Operate the chain s aw only inawelt-
ventilated
outdoor area.
• Donot o perate saw from aladder or
inatree.
• Make s ure the chain w ill n ot m ake
contact with any object while s tarting
the engine. Never trytostart t he saw
when t he guide b ar i sinacut.
• Donot p ut p ressure
onthe saw at
the end ofthe cut. A pplying pressure
can
cause
you
to
_ose
control
when
the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw onty when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar & chain project-
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged,
improperly adjusted,
or
not completely
and securely
as-
sembled.
Atways
reptace bar, chain,
hand guard, or chain brake immedi-
ately if it becomes
damaged,
broken
or is otherwise
removed.
MAINTAIN
YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING
ORDER
_WARNING:
Disconnect
the
spark plug before performing
mainte-
nance except carburetor
adjustments.
• Have nil chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the
exception of the items listed in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released.
For correction,
refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuet mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners
securely
tightened.
• Nonconforming
replacement
compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use onty Craftsman acces-
sones and replacement
parts as rec-
ommended.
Never modify your saw.
• Maintain
chain saw with care.
• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
• FoItow instructions
for lubricating
and
changing
accessories.
• Check for damaged parts. Before fur-
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged shouM be properly repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in the operator's manual.
• When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.
• When storing saw, use a scabbard
or
carrying case.
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling
fuel or
while operating
the saw.
• Eliminate att sources
of sparks or
flame in the areas where fuel is
mixed or poured,
• Mix and pour fueI in an outdoor area
and use an approved,
marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up
ait fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and tet saw cooI
in a non-combustible
area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowiy
remove fuei cap and refuel unit.
• Empty the fuet tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fueI left in
the carburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK
Follow alI safety ruIes to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious
injury.
_
Kickback Path
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