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Craftsman C944.418451 Instruction Manual page 8

16 in. bar 12 amp/3.5 peak hp motor electric chain saw

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STANDARDS:
This product is listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories,
Inc. in ac-
cordance
with UL Standard
1662 and
CSA Standards
Z62.1 and Z62.3 and
ANSI B175.1.
ANSI B175.1-2000
"American
Nation-
al Standard
for Powered Tools - Safe-
ty Requirements"
CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety"
CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational
Health and Safety"
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton
contents
against
the fol-
lowing list.
Model
C944.418451
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Bar Sheath
• Bar and Chain Oil
• Extra Chain
Examine parts for damage.
Do not use
damac
)arts.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
parts missing or damaged,
please call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled;
no
assembly
is necessary.
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations
with your unit to familiarize
yourself
with the
location of the various
controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future ref-
erence.
Bar Oil Cap
IFI _
Hand Guard/Chain Brake
Trigger Lockout _--_._J_Z]
Chain Adjustment Screw
TRIGGER
SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn
on the unit. Squeeze
the trigger switch
to operate the unit after lock-out
but-
ton has been pushed forward. Release
the trigger to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
The TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON is a
control feature designed
to prevent the
motor from being accidently
started.
When the rear handle is gripped in a
normal cutting position, the lock-out
button can be pushed in by the thumb,
permitting
the index finger to squeeze
the trigger. It is not necessary
to main-
tain pressure
on the lock-out
button
once the trigger has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP
The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar
oil tank.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved
exten-
sion cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes
of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently.
Readjust chain after every
15 minutes of operation.
See CHECK
CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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