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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill in dates as you complete
Before
After
Every
Every Yearly
Service
regular service
Use
Use 15 rain. 5 hrs.
Dates
Check for damaged/worn
parts
_,,
_,,
_,,
Check for loose fasteners/parts
_,,
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Check chain tension
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_,"
Check chain sharpness
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Check guide bar
_,,
_,,
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Clean unit & labels
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
operator
abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator
must maintain
unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain your unit.
• Once a year, check guide bar and
chain for wear.
WARNING:
Disconnect
the power
source before performing
maintenance.
LUBRICATION
1 Bar
2 Bar Oil
Sprocket
Fili Cap
2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Replacement
of damaged/worn
parts
should
be referred to your Sears Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after mo-
tor stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure the trigger
switch functions
properly
by squeez-
ing and holding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
• Oil Tank - Discontinue
use of chain
• Extension
Cord - Discontinue
use if
chain saw extension
cord shows
signs of damage
or wear.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
• Bar Adjusting
Screw
CHECK
CHAIN
TENSION
• Chain tension is correct when chain:
• can be lifted about 1/8" from the
guide bar at a point near the
middle of the bar, and will move
freely around the bar.
• With your unit unplugged,
check
your chain to make sure it is
properly tensioned.
• When your chain needs tensioning,
use the following procedure:
NOTE: It is recommended
that the saw
be turned upside down for chain
tensioning.
• Unplug unit from the power source.
• Loosen bar nuts until they are only
finger tight.
• Turn the adjusting
screw clockwise
until the drive links on the chain enter
the guide bar groove.
Drive Links
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NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the
adjusting
screw clockwise;
to loosen
saw if oil tank shows signs of damage
the chain, turn the adjusting
screw
or leaks,
counterclockwise.
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