KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the ittustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controis and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref- e_'ence,
| Front | Hand Guard |
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| Switch | Choke! |
| Chain | Muffler |
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Bar | Bar Oil Fill Cap |
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Sprocket |
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Hote |
| Starter | Housing | Fuet Mix FiII Cap | Primer Bulb |
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| Cylinder | Cover |
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| Throttle | X_ |
| Chain | } Chain |
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Handle
CRAFTSMAN °
Throttle | Clutch Cover |
Trigger | Adjusting Wheel |
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.
The THROT[LE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed. THRO'TrLE
The
Guide Bar
Bar Catcher
Knob
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The
chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake
activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull- ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full extent for cold starting or after refueling. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.
hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normaI for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension
each time before you start the chain saw, See CHAIN TENSION under the
MAINTENANCE section,
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting.
,I_WARNING: | Ifthe saw is oper- |
ated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the operator and/or damage the chain making it unusable.