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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injurytothe operator, helpers, or
bystanders may resultfrom 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, unless you are specifically
• trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contactwith 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 onlywhen engine is
stopped.Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-
hindyou; guide bar preferably cov-
ered w,tha scabbard.
• Store the unitand fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
porscannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety roles to help avoid
kickback and other forces whichcan
result in sedous injury.
AvoldO_
Clear The Working Area
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion ofthe tip
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD ofthe guidebar.Contactatthe upper
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service Performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
movingwhen the throttletrigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-
buretor Adjustments."
• Keep _e handles,dry,clean, and free
from odor fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacej_ant parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
portion of the/tip of the guide bar can
cause the ctiain'to dig into the object,
which stopsthe ch_,n for an instant.The
resultisa lightningfast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when
the chain issuddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chainforce used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move In the op-
posite directionof the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw stndght
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulis
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
fueling site before starting., rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
• Turn the-engine off and let _aw cool in or avoid any obstructionthat your saw
a non-oombuatible area, not on dry chain co_J_dhitwhile cutting.
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re- • Kee_)saw chain sharp andpropedy
move fuel cap and refuel uniL tans,oned. A loose or dullchain can
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAI_I'ION
_• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• . or=ma •
in aress where fuel is mixedorpoursd. VT_ a basic cnde_am_
yousan re.ca thee_. _t. ofscrpr_e
"- Mix and Peur fuai in an outdoor arsa which_ tc _
and use an approved, marked con- • Never letthe movingchain con...tect
teiner for allfuel purposes. Wipe up • any object at the tip Ofthe guide bar.
all fuel spills before starting saw. Keep woddngarea free from obstnx>
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from tons such as othertrees, branches,
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