Sears C944.414460 Plan Ahead, Operate Your Saw Safely, Maintain Your Saw In Good Working Order

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs ex- cept for carburetor adjustments. Be- cause a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precau- tions must be observed to reduce risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

SRestrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fol- low the safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in

this manual.

SWear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non- slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro- tection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

Hearing	Safety Hat
Protection	Eye
Snug	Protection
Fitting	Heavy Duty
Clothing	Gloves
Safety	Safety Chaps
Shoes

SSecure hair above shoulder length.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.

SKeep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is

running.

SKeep children, bystanders, and ani- mals at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area when start-

ing and using the saw.

SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or up- set, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before oper- ating.

SDo not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

SDo not operate with one hand. Seri- ous injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is in- tended for two-handed use.

SOperate the chain saw only in a well- ventilated outdoor area.

SDo not operate saw from a ladder or

in a tree.

SMake sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw

when the guide bar is in a cut.

SDo not put pressure on the saw, es- pecially at the end of the cut. Doing so can cause you to lose control

when the cut is completed.

SStop engine before setting saw down. S Hand carry saw only when engine is stopped. Carry with muffler away

from body; guide bar & chain project- ing behind you; guide bar preferably covered with a scabbard.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, chain brake, or other parts im- mediately if they become damaged, broken, or are otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

SHave all chain saw service per- formed by a qualified service dealer except the items listed in the MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual.

SMake certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

SKeep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil or fuel mixture.

SKeep caps and fasteners securely tightened.

SNonconforming replacement compo- nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec-

ommended. Never modify your saw.

SMaintain chain saw with care.

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