Craftsman 71.74291 operating instructions Installing and Removing the SAW Chain

tooth or teeth for use when pruning to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.

Switch – A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the pole saw.

Switch Lockout – A moveable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SAW CHAIN

WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental starting, always remove the battery before installing or removing the saw chain. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Sharp moving blade. Always wear gloves when installing or removing the saw chain. The saw chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

Put the saw head on a flat stable surface. Remove the two socket head screws using the provided wrench (stored in the side of the saw head housing) by turning them counterclockwise. (see figure 1)

Figure 1

Remove the sprocket cover, bar clamp and socket head screws.

Remove the chain by turning the socket head screw in the front of the saw head counterclockwise, this will

loosen the chain. (see figure 2) Lift the chain away from the sprocket and out of the groove in the guide bar.

Figure 2

To replace the chain, make sure that the slot in the guide bar is over the 2 locating pins and that the adjustment pin is in the hole below the slot. (see figure 3)

Figure 3

Place the chain in the groove of the guide bar and over the sprocket. Be sure that the teeth on the saw chain are facing the correct direction. The arrows on the chain on the top side of the bar should point forward. (see figure 4)

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