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OPERATE
YOUR
SAW SAFELY
• Oo nof operate with one hand. Sed-
ousINuryto theopera_, hek_
or
byatanCW_ m ayrNu_ fromone-
handed operation. A chain saw Is in-
tended lot two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor ama.
- DO not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you am spec_aily
bained to do soo
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object wh,e staring
the engine. Never W to start the saw
when the guide bar is In a cut.
• Do not pin pressure on the saw, es-
peda,yatthe e._ oft_ cuLDo_
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
•
• Hand camj saw onlywhen eng'me is
stopped. Ca.y w_ muf_ away from
body; guide bar & chain proiecting be-
hind you; guide bar preterably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MNNTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Store the unit and fuai In a cool, dry
wail ve_ilated
spaoe whem fuel va-
pom cannot reach spad_ or open
lk_rm _om wa_
heatm,
ele_
motom or switd_,
fumaces, etc.
GUARD
AGAINST
KICKBACK
Foaowa. safatyru_s to h_p avo_
kickback and other forces whtch can
_,uR _ seriousk_ury.
Clear The Woddng Area
WARNING: Rotational I_ckback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of _e gu_
bar. Con_
at me upper
pOrtionof the tip of the guide bar can
• Have air cha'_ sa_ serv_ pedormed c_e
the chain to dig into me object,
by a quelilled service dealer except
the _
Ik_d i. the mak_l_-e
section of this manual.
• Maim cmlam the saw d-,a_ stops
movlng when the throttle frlgger Is m-
leased. For cormotion, refer to "Car-
burator Adjustments. _
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel m_lure.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
.ghtened.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Nevermodifyyoorsaw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
o Do not smoke while handlingfuel or
while operating the saw.
i Eltn'dnnateail sourc_ _ sp_b_ or 'N_jno
i. _oas wl'_
fuel is _
or ix.xed.
MIx and pour fuel In an outdoorarea
and use an approved, marked con*
tainer for ell fuel purposes.Wipe up
ail fuelspr_s before staring saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw co_ in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leave_
skaw, paper, atc. Slewiy m_
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
which otops the chain for an instanL The
resu_ Is a llghlning f_l_, m_rse reactk_
which kicks the guide bar up and back
Pinch-Wlckback and PUtHn Occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, c aught, o rbycontactinga for-
eign
object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the d'=ain resdls in a fever*
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw tO move in the op-
pos'rle direction of the chain rota_on.
Plnch-IOcld_ack drivesthe sawstrelght
back toward the operator. Puff-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE
THE CHANCE
OF
KICKBACK
• Recog,_ ._ I_ck
canhappen.
With a basic und_,anding
of _
you _
reduco the elemeht of surpdse
which conUtbut_ to acddent._
• Never tat the moving chain contact
a_y objeot at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep working area free from obs_'uc-
tk)ns such as other trees, _,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eltmlr_te
or avok_ any obsUuction that your saw
chain could hit while cuffing.
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
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