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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply asspecified
onyour unit.
SELECT AN
EXTENSION
CORD
Extension cords are available for this
unit at Sears.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
25ft.
50ft.
100 ft.
Volts
(7.67 M)
(15.24 M)
(30.48 M)
16
16
14
120
A.W.G.*
A.W.G.*
A.W.G.*
*American
Wire
Gauge
ATTACH
THE EXTENSION
CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection
from unit, se-
cure extension
cord to power cord as
shown in the following
illustration.
___Power Cord
Extension
Cord
BEFORE STARTING
SAW
_WARNING:
Be sure to read tile
electrical
safety information
in the
SAFETY RULES section of this manual
before you begin. If you do not under-
stand the electrical
safety information
do not attempt to use your unit. Seek
help from someone
that does under-
stand the information
or call the cus-
tomer assistance
help line at
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides lubrication to
the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill
the bar oil tank before each cutting ses-
sion. For maximum guide bar and chain
life, we recommend
you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is
not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to
obtain Craftsman brand. Use a funnel to
fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely.
Check oil level after every 15 minutes of
operation.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged
by
pulling the front hand guard back to-
ward the front handle as far as pos-
sible.
The chain brake must be disen-
gaged before cutting with the saw.
STOPPING
YOUR SAW
• Release the trigger switch.
• If motor does not stop, activate teh
chain brake and disconnect
the ex-
tension
cord. Discontinue
use of the
unit until repaired by a Sears Service
Centre.
STARTING
YOUR SAW
1. Connect the saw to a power
source using the proper size exten-
sion cord
(see SELECT AN EXTEN-
SION CORD).
2. Grip both handles firmly.
3.
Push and hold the trigger lock-out
button with your right hand thumb.
4.
Squeeze
and hold the trigger
switch.
CHAIN BRAKE
Aid, WARNING:
WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-
BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator.
Kick-
back can be caused by allowing contact
of the bar tip in the danger zone with
any hard object.
Kickback can also be
caused by pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar. This action
may push the guide bar rapidly back to-
ward the operator.
Either of these
events may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in serious in-
jury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON
ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT
INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE
SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO
AVOID KICKBACK. Reduced-kickback
guide bars and low-kickback
saw
chains reduce the chance and magni-
tude of kickback and are recommended.
Your saw has a low kickback chain and
bar as original equipment.
If the brake
band is worn too thin it may break when
the chain brake is triggered. With a bro-
ken brake band, the chain brake will not
stop the chain. The chain brake must be
replaced if any part is worn to less than
1/32" thick. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by your Sears Service
Centre. Take your unit to the place of
purchase or to the nearest Sears Ser-
vice Centre.
• This saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed
to stop
the chain if kickback
occurs.
• The inertia-activated
chain brake is
activated
if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually
(by
hand) or automatically
(by sudden
movement).
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