Craftsman 316.792460 Operator's Manual page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation ................................. 2
Warranty ............................................. 4
Know Your Unit ........................................ 5
Assembly instructions ................................... 5
Operating instructions ................................... 6
Maintenance & Repair instructions ......................... 7
Replacing Saw Chain ................................... 7
Chain Lubrication ...................................... 8
Cleaning and Storage ................................... 8
Specifications ......................................... 8
Parts List ............................................ 23
Service Numbers .............................. Back Cover
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible I
dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your I
careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by I
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they I
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. J
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Failureto obey a safety warning will result in serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.
i Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions.FaUureto do so can resultin serious injuryto the operator and/or bystanders.
,, iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ,,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating
the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any
bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
• Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit
that powers this attachment.
Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults
unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow adults
to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
POLE SAW OPERATING PROCEDURES
Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating
this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when
walking from one location to another.
Use only OEM replacement parts and accessories for this unit.
These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact insome cases may
cause a lightning-fast reverseaction, kicking the guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of
the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw, which could result in serious injury to the user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your
saw. As a pole saw user, you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate
the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Grip trimmer firmly. Hold the pole saw/trimmer unit firmly with
both hands when the motor is running. Keep one hand on the grip
and the other hand on the handle.
Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground
or other obstruction.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze
the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
• Do not over reach.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
= DO NOT operate a pole saw with one hand! Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one-handed
operation. A pole saw is intended for two-handed use.
Do not operate a pole saw if you are fatigued.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get caught in
moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.