Craftsman C944.514610 instruction manual Installing Attachment Hanger, Pruning, Important Points

Primary	Hole
Coupler	' Guide Recess

Locking/

Upper Release Attachment

Shaft Button

3.Push the attachment into the cou-

pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

4.Before using the unit, tighten the

knob securely by turning clock- wise.

_WARNING: Make sure the lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain oiler provides continuous

lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank before

use (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz./136 ml).

Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause over-

heating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. For maximum guide bar and

chain life, we recommend you use CraftsmantR:. chain saw bar oil. If

Craftsman bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output is automatically metered during operation.

•Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication.

•Always stop the engine before re- moving the oil cap.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.

To install hanger on attachment:

1.Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard.

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS_WEAR: _ , ,_,

Head _'_ii

Protection

Eye

Protection

A_DANGER: Do not extend arms

above shoulders while pruning. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.

_;_,WARNING: Always wear head,

eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when oper- ating this unit.

When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the following:

•Extend your left arm and hold assist handle with your left hand.

•Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger.

•Keep engine end below waist level.

•Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.

•Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.

PRUNING

_,WARNING: Be alert for and

guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT POINTS

•Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the pruner. Main- tain secure footing and balance.

•Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.

•Watch out for springpoles. Spring- poles are small size limbs which can catch the chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance. Use extreme

caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material.

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