Craftsman 316350840 manual Chain SAW Components, Safety Features

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

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CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS

1.GUIDE BAR

2.SAW CHAIN

3.SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

4.SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN

5.CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER /HAND GUARD

6.FRONT HANDLE

7.STARTER HANDLE

8.SPARK PLUG

9.AIR CLEANER COVER

10.STOP SWITCH

11.SAFETY TRIGGER

12.BAR OIL RESEVOIR CAP

13.STARTER COVER

14.FUEL TANK CAP

15.REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP

16.THROTTLE LATCH

17.RED CHOKE LEVER

18.BAR RETAINING NUTS

19.THROTTLE / TRIGGER

20.CHAIN CATCHER

21.CHAIN BRAKE® COVER

22.MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL

23.CARRY CASE

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SAFETY FEATURES

10.STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when pushed up. Stop switch must be pushed down to start or restart engine.

19. THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

11.SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. Throttle trigger (19) cannot be squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed.

17. RED CHOKE LEVER aids in starting the engine.

5.CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle while saw is running.

CHAIN BRAKE® is a safety feature designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the CHAIN BRAKE® lever

2.LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links.

20.CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during oper ation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain.

3.CHAIN SAW ADJUSTMENT SCREW It is normal for a new chain saw chain to stretch after the first 30 minutes of use. Check the tension of the chain

regularly to ensure the best performance, see SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT under MAINTENANCE

7AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Warranty Statement Table of ContentsRules for Safe Operation Symbol MeaningOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Kickback Safety PrecautionsHandle Fuel with Caution Fuel Safety Other Safety PrecautionsUnleaded Fuel Safety Alert SymbolRead Operators Manual Wear EYE, Hearing and Hardhat ProtectionChain SAW Components Safety FeaturesPinch Kickback Kickback SpecificsOIL and Fuel Mixing Instructions Using Blended FuelsUsing Fuel Additives OIL and Fuel InformationChain Brake STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsGuide BAR and Chain OIL Fueling the EngineStarting a Cold Engine Stopping InstructionsStarting a Warm Engine Chain Lubrication Chain Brake TestAutomatic Oiler Felling Operating InstructionsLimbing Bucking Using a SawhorseBucking Maintenance and Repair Instructions Replacing Guide BAR and Chain Removing Guide BAR and ChainSAW Chain Tension Adjustment Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts Maintenance Requirements Check for Damaged or Worn PartsAIR Filter Fuel FilterSpark Plug Carburetor AdjustmentOIL Filter Spark Arrester ScreenSAW Chain / BAR Lubrication Guide BAR MaintenanceStoring a Chain SAW Removing a Unit from StorageChain Replacement Information Chain MaintenanceInertia Chain Brake Action Unit WON’T Start or Starts but will not RUN TroubleshootingEngine SpecificationsParts No Description Parts ListOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsManufacturer’s Warranty Coverage

316350840 specifications

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