CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING:
Disconnect
power source before performing
maintenance.
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn
parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Check bar and chain oil level
Lubricate
bar sprocket
hole
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Clean guide bar groove
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
operator
abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this manual. Various ad-
justments
will need to be made period-
Before
After
Every
Service
Use
Use
15 rain.
Dates
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CHECK
CHAIN
TENSION
_ll WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
stretches during use. This is especially
ically to properly
maintain your unit.
Improper maintenance
may cause
damage
to the unit and possible injury
to the operator
or bystanders.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after
motor stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure the trigger
switch functions
properly
by squeez-
ing and holding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
• Oil Tank - Discontinue
use of chain
saw if oil tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
• Power Cord - Discontinue
use if
chain saw power cord shows signs
of damage
or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nuts
• Chain
• Bar Adjusting
Screw
true during the first few times you use
your saw. Always check chain tension
each time you use your saw.
1. Unplug unit from the power source.
2. Use a screwdriver
to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should ro-
tate freely.
3.
Loosen bar clamp nuts until they
are finger tight against the bar
clamp.
4.
Turn adjusting
screw clockwise
un-
til chain solidly contacts
bottom of
guide bar rail.
Adjusting Screw
5. Using screwdriver,
roll chain
around guide bar to ensure all links
are in bar groove.
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