4. Before using t he unit, tighten the
knob s ecurely byturning clock-
wise.
Primary
Hole
Coupler
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper
Release
Attachment
Shaft
Button
_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.
Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary
Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
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 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil
will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration
of the bar.
For maximum
guide bar and chain life,
we recommend
you use Craftsmant_>
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 opera-
tion.
• 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:
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Head
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Protection
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Eye
Long Pants
Ii
g Pants
_DANGER:
Do not extend arms
above shoulders
while pruning.
Do not
stand beneath
branch being cut.
A_kWARNING:
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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