°Avoidacddentaistarting,Beinthestartingposition
wheneverpullingthestarterrope,Theoperatorandunit mustbein a staMepositionwhibstarting.See Starting/StoppingInstructions,
°Beforeyoustarttheengine,makesuretheareaaround thesawisdear,Nevertryto startthesawwhenthe guidebarisengagedina cut.
Donotstartcuttinguntiiyouhavea clearworkarea, securefooting,anda piannedretreatpathfromthe fallingtree.
•Donotoperateachainsawthatis damaged,improperly adjusted,ornotcompletelyandsecurelyassembled,Be surethatthesaw'schainstopsmovingwhenthethrottle controltriggerisreleased.
°Shutoff theenginebeforesettingthechainsawdown,
°
•Whencuttinga limbthatisundertension,bealertfor springbacksothatyouwillnotbestruckwhentheten- sionin thewoodfibersis released,
Donotcutthroughnails,rodsinthetree,railroadtiesor pallets,Inspectatreethatyouaregoingto cutforfor- eignobjectsthatcouldcauseinjuryordamageto your chainsaw,
Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengineandthor- oughlyinspectfordamage,Repairasnecessary,
Keepthehandlesdry,cleanandfreeof theoil/fuelmix- ture,
°Wedonotrecommendusingthechainsawin atreeor ona ladder,
MAiNTAiNYOUR SAW iN GOOD WORKING ORDER
•All chain saw service, other than the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Make sure aii fasteners are in place and secure.
Unauthorized replacement parts or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders, Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw,
When not in use, saw should be stored in a dry, highly secure location away from children.
•When storing saw use a scabbard or carrying case. HANDLE FUEL WiTH CAUTION
°Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
Always eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Always mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved, marked container for aii fuels. Always wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
°When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher should be available.
°Always move at bast 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting saw,
When
leaves, straw, paper, etc, Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
•Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry,
All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its intend- ed purpose, to cut wood.
Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the chain can be hot.
°Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for proper adjustment, Make sure the bar and chain are properly tightened and sharpened, Visually inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before restarting or operating the chain saw,
WARNING: KICKBACK may occurwhen the
nose ortipofthe guidebar touchesan _ct,orwhen the wood closesinand
the saw chaininthe cut, Tipcon-
act insome cases may cause a lightning- fastreversereaction,kinkingthe guide bar
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the potential for kickback at all times.
°Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw, Don'tlet go,
