Plan Ahead - Craftsman C944.411364 Instruction Manual

_I.WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug w ire when m aking repairs ex-
cept for c arburetor adjustments. Be-
cause achain s aw isahigh-speed
woodcutting tool, special safety precau-
tions m ust beobserved toreduce risk of
accidents. Careless orimpreper use of
this tool c an cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restdct the use ofyour saw toadult
users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-
ereting instructions found i nthis
manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro-
tection such asnon-fogging, vented
goggles orface screen; anapproved
safety h ard hat; a nd sound b arriers
(ear p lugs o rmufflers) toprotect your
hearing. Regular users should h ave
hearing checked regularly aschain
saw noise c an damage hearing.
Hearing i Safety Hat
Protection _i. A Eye
Snug i_1-_ Protection
Fitting- I_ _l_i.,_ Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
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• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry;
they can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from the chain when the engine is
running.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)
away from the work area when start-
ing end using the saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good
physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with doctor before operating.
• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw only 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 assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, chain brake, or other parts im-
mediately if they become damaged,
broken, or are otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified service dealer
except the items listed in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Nonconforming replacement compo-
cents or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sedes and replacement parts as rec-
ommended. Never modify your saw.
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