Craftsman 71.74291 Do not Overreach, Keep Proper Footing and balance at all times

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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 user.

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS should be followed to minimize kickback:

GRIP SAW FIRMLY – Hold the pole saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumb and fingers of one hand encircling the control handle, and the thumb and fingers of the other hand encircling the fiberglass pole.

DO NOT OVERREACH.

KEEP PROPER FOOTING and balance at all times.

DO NOT LET the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other obstruction.

ONLY USE REPLACEMENT bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.

Store these instructions by folding in half and sliding into the slot in the back of the wall charging rack.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

CAUTION: Do not use a replacement chain unless:

It has been designated as meeting the ANSI B175 kickback performance requirements on that specific powerhead;

It has been designated as “Low-Kickback” saw chain in accordance with ANSI B175.1; or

It is the saw manufacturer’s replacement catalogue (or equivalent) number.

Low-Kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the representative sample of chain saws.

Glossary of Terms

Drive Sprocket or Sprocket – The toothed part that drives the saw chain.

Guide Bar – A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain.

Guide Bar Scabbard – Enclosure fitted over the guide bar to prevent contact with the saw chain when the pole saw is not in use.

Kickback – The backward and upward motion, or both of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

Low-Kickback Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

–A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.

Replacement Saw Chain – A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws.

Saw Chain – A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.

Spiked Bumper (Spike) – The pointed

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Contents Convertible Cordless 18V Power Handle Table of Contents To reduce risk of injury Operation Charging Notes Connecting Tool Attachment to the Power HandleRemoving the Battery Attaching the BatteryTo turn the tool on To turn the tool offOverload Protection Cleaning of Plastic Parts MaintenanceNeed More HELP? SU-HOGAR LE-FOYER MCConvertible Cordless 18V Pole Saw Attachment Table of Contents Keep Tools Sharp and clean for better and safer performance To reduce risk of injuryAvoid Unintentional Starting Always Allow Space for limbs to fall freely to the ground Keep Work Area CleanNever Operate the Pole SAW Do not CUT Down Trees with the pole sawDo not Overreach Keep Proper Footing and balance at all timesGlossary of Terms Remove the sprocket cover, bar clamp and socket head screws Installing and Removing the SAW ChainOiling the Chain Adjusting SAW Chain TensionConnecting Pole SAW Attachment to the Power Handle To attach the pole to the power handleTo attach the saw head to the pole To detach the saw head or pole Extending the Pole To Cut Branches From a Tree Pivoting the SAW HeadPruning with the Pole SAW Overhead Electrical LinesWall Bracket Properly. Local, state and federal laws Page Page Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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71.74291 specifications

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