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SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
__ MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
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BEFORE STARTING SAW
WARNING: Be sure to read the elec-
tricessafety information in the safety
rules section of this manuel before you
begin. If you do not understand the
electrldai safety information do notat-
tempt to use your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the in-
formation or cell the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878,
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The manuallyoperated chain oilerpro-
vidaslubricationto the chain and guide
bar. Be sum to fillthe bar oiltank _efore
each cuttingsaselon.The o_erac6"v_or/
bar oilcap mustbe used regularlyand
oftenenough to maintaina thinfilmof oil
on the bar and chainwhile saw is cutting.
Itis recommendedthat the oileractuator/
barogcap be operatedsix (6) times per
minuteand heldfor appru_rnetely three
(3) secondseach timeit ispressed. For
maximum guide barand chain Iife, we
recommend you use Creltsrnemchain
saw baroil.If Craftsmanbar oil is not
awdlable,you may Usea good grade
SAE 30 oil u_] you are able to obtain
Crsfmmanbrand.The oiloutput ismenu-
_ roetemddur_ Oiling,on. Ueee fon-
nelto fillthe tank. Replace oil cap se-
curely. Check oillevel esterevery 15
minutesofoperation.
STOPPING YOUR SAW
• Release the tdgger switch.
• Ifmotor does not stop, disconnect the
extension cord.
STARTING YOUR SAW
• Connect the sawto a power source
using the proper size extension cord;
see SELECTAN EXTENSIONCORD.
• Push in switch lock out button.
• Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance
section and Service and Adjustment
section.
• Cut wood only.Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terieds,etc.
• Stop the sew ifthe chain strikes e for-
eign object. Inspect the sew and re-
pair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirtand sand.
Even a small amount of did will quick-
lydull a chain and increese the possi-
bilityof kickback,
i Pre[aticecutting efew small logs using
the following steps. This will help you
get the "feel"of using your saw before
you begin e major sewing operation.
_queeze the tdgger switch and allow
unit to reanh fullspesd before cuffing.
Begin ouffng withthe sew frame
against the log,
Ke_a the motorat full speed the en-
tire time you ere cutting.
Releese tdggar switch as soon as cut
is comp!eted, Allowing motor tostop.
• To avoid losing controlwhen cut is
complete, do notput pressure on sew
at end ofcut.
• Stop.motor before setting saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
Check for brokenor dead branches
which canfallwhge cutting c_=;_l sad-
ous injury.Do notcut near buildingsor
electriuslwiras if you donotknowthe di-
rectionof tresfell, norout at nightsince
you willnot be able tosee well, nor dur-
ing badwesther eu_ as rain,snow,
strongwinds, etc. Ifthe bee makes con.
tactwithany utilityline,the ublitycompla-
ny shouldbe noUfiedimrnsdiately,
• Carefullyplanyour sawing o_n in
advance.
•Clesr the work eru. You nesd a desr
eree dil aroundthe tresso you can
have secure footing.
• Study the rm_ureJconditJor_tha_ran
cause the tres to fall in e pefdouisr
directbn, such as:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The isan of the b'ee. The lean of e tree
might notbe .ap_tx_ant.due to uneven
or elOl_ngterrain.Use a plumbor level
to determinethe directionofkes lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
• Look for decay and rot. Ifthe trunk is
rotted, il can snap and fall toward the
operator.
• Meke sure there is enough room for
the tree tofall. Melnteln a distance of
2-1/2tree lengths from the nearest "
person or other objects. Motor noise
can drown out • warning call.
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