Craftsman 315.3413 Operator's Manual
19.2 VOL T CHAIN SA W MOTOSIERRA DE 19,2 V Model No. 315.341300 Númer o de modelo 315.341300 987000-680 05-01-09 (REV :02) OPERA TORâS MANUAL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR Save this manual for futur e refer ence Guarde este manual para futuras consulta WARNING : T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operatorâ s manual before using this pr oduct. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 T eléfono de atención al consumidor: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www .sears.com/craftsman Visite el sitio web de Craftsman: www .sears.com/craftsman ADVERTENCIA: Para r educir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS / ÃNDICE DE CONTENIDO W ARRANTY / GARANTÃA INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÃN This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to main- tain and operate. * * * Esta herramienta ofrece numer osas caracterÃsticas para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento. Craftsman® Full W arranty When used and maintained according to the operatorâ s manual, if this chain saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of pur chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman® outlet in the United States for fr ee replacement. This warranty does not include the bar and chain, which are expendable parts that can wear out fr om normal use within the warranty period. A defective battery pack or char ger will replaced free of char ge for one year from the date of pur chase. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of pur chase if this product is ever used for commer cial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 GarantÃa total de Craftsman® Si la motosierra se utiliza y se mantiene de acuerdo al manual del operador , y aún asà falla debido a un defecto en material o mano de obra dentro de los dos años a partir de la fecha de compra, r egrésela a la tienda Sears u otro punto de venta de Craftsman® en los Estados Unidos para que sea reemplazada sin car go. Esta garantÃa no incluye la barra y la cadena, las cuales son piezas prescindibles que se pueden desgastar por el uso normal dentr o del periodo de garantÃa. Un cargador o paquete de baterÃas defectuoso se r eemplazará sin car go durante un año a partir de la fecha de compra. Esta garantÃa es válida sólo durante 90 dÃas a partir de la fecha de compra si este producto se utiliza a efecto de alquilarlo o comercializarlo. Esta garantÃa le propor ciona derechos legales especÃficos. Es posible que tenga otr os derechos que varÃan de estado a estado. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ENGLISH ï® W arranty ...................................................................... 2 ï® Introduction ................................................................. 2 ï® General Safety Rules .............................................. 3-5 ï® Specific Safety Rules .................................................. 6 ï® Glossary of T erms ....................................................... 7 ï® Symbols .................................................................. 8-9 ï® Features ...................................................................... 9 ï® Assembly .................................................................. 10 ï® Operation ............................................................ 10-15 ï® Maintenance ....................................................... 16-19 ï® T r oubleshooting ........................................................ 20 ï® Figure numbers (illustrations) ................................... i-vi ï® Parts Ordering / Service.............................. Back Page ESP AÃOL ï® GarantÃa ...................................................................... 2 ï® Introducción ................................................................ 2 ï® Reglas de seguridad generales .............................. 3-5 ï® Reglas de seguridad especÃficas ................................ 6 ï® Glosario de Términos .................................................. 7 ï® SÃmbolos ................................................................. 8-9 ï® CaracterÃsticas ............................................................ 9 ï® Armado ..................................................................... 10 ï® Funcionamiento .................................................. 10-15 ï® Mantenimiento .................................................... 16-19 ï® Corrección de pr oblemas ......................................... 20 ï® Figura numeras (ilustraciones) ................................. i-vi ï® Pedidos de piezas / Servicio ................. Pág. posterior
3 - English W ARNING: Read and understand all in- structions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ï® Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers en - circl ing th e chain saw ha ndles. Seriou s injur y to th e oper ator, h elpers, bysta nders, or any combi nation of the se pers ons ma y resul t from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intend - ed for two-handed use. ï® Always be aware of what you are doing when using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. ï® Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this unit. ï® Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the unit is running. ï® Always carry the chain saw by the front han- dle with the unit stopped and the guide bar and saw chain positioned to the rear. When transporting your chain saw, use the appro- priate chain cover. ï® Never let anyone use your chain saw who has not received adequate instructions in its proper use. This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws. ï® Before you start the unit, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object. ï® Stop the chain saw before setting it down. Do not leave the unit running unattended. ï® To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger. ï® Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow in- structions for lubricating and changing ac- cessories. Inspect the battery charger cord periodically, and if damaged, have it replaced or repaired by an authorized service dealer. ï® Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. ï® Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Chain should stop turn- ing when the trigger is released. If the chain turns after the trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by your nearest Craftsman service dealer. ï® Check for damaged parts. Any part or guard that has been damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam- aged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer unless other- wise indicated elsewhere in this manual. ï® All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sec- tions, should be performed by your nearest Craftsman service dealer. ï® Do not use in the rain, snow or wet condi- tions. ï® Always maintain a proper stance. Do not overreach. ï® Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not listed for the saw. ï® Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush. SAFETY APP AREL ï® Wear snug fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans or chaps made of cut resistant mate- rial or ones that contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the motor or catch the chain or un- derbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4 - English GENERAL SAFETY RULES ï® Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. KICKBACK See Figures 1 - 3. ï® WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. ï® The following precautions should be fol- lowed to minimize kickback: î â¢î Holdî theî sawî firmlyî withî bothî handsî whenî the motor is running. Place your right hand on the r ear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback oc- curs. î â¢î Makeî sureî thatî theî areaî inî whichî youî areî cut - ting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw . î â¢î Alwaysî cutî withî theî unitî runningî atî fullî speed.î Fully squeeze the thr ottle trigger and maintai n a steady cutting speed. î â¢î Useî replacementî partsî suchî asî lowî kickbackî chain and special guide bars that r educe the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low ki ckb ac k ch ai ns spec if ied by th e ma nu fac tur er for the saw . ï® With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of sur- prise. Sudden surprise contributes to acci- dents. ï® Keep proper footing and balance at all times. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting. ï® Follow the sharpening and maintenance in- structions for the saw chain. ï® Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is mov- ing where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. See Figure 3. IN THE CUTTING/WORK AREA ï® Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, rooftop or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous. ï® Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting or cutting with the chain saw. NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts. ï® Never start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. Cluttered area invite injuries. ï® Do not expose the chain saw to rain. ï® Do not use the chain saw in damp or wet locations. ï® Do not use the chain saw near flammable liq- uids, gases, or in any type of explosive atmo- sphere. ï® Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings, because slender mate- rial may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
5 - English GENERAL SAFETY RULES ï® When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. ï® Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. ï® Always use the right product for your applica- tion. The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building mate- rials. ï® Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended. ï® Store idle chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children. When storing chain saw, remove battery and place the chain cover on the bar and chain. ï® Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, transport- ing, removing material from the unit, chang- ing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. UNDERST ANDING YOUR CHAIN SA W SAFETY DEVICES LOW KICKBACK SA W CHAIN The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters fr om digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only use replacement chain that is eq uivalent to origin al ch ain o r has been certified as low kickback chain per ANSI B175.1. Low kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance requir ements of ANSI B175.1 - 199 1 (Ame ric an Na tio nal S tan dard for P owe r T o o l s - G a s o l i n e- P o w e re d C h a i n Sa ws - S a f e t y Requirements) when tested on the repr esentative sample of chain saws below 3.8 c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1 - 1991. As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used. GUIDE BARS Generally , guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat lower kickback potentials. When making a replacement, be sure to or der one of the Craftsman bars listed for the saw in this operatorâ s manual.
6 - English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES BA TTER Y SAFETY ï® Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating. ï® Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, transport- ing, removing material from the unit, chang- ing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. ï® A battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger listed. ï® Use battery only with charger listed. ï® Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately. ï® Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To re- duce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately. ï® Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. ï® For best results, your battery unit should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles. ï® Under extreme usage or temperature con- ditions, battery pack leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neu- tralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek im- mediate medical attention. ï® Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for infor- mation regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. ï® When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small met- al objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire. MODEL BA TTER Y P ACK (Li-ion) CHARGER 315.341300 315.113740 (130285003) 315.113710 (130156001) (Multi-Chemistry) 315.259260 (140351001) BA TTER Y P ACK (Ni-Cd) 315. 259260 (140351001) 1425301 ( 9 11041) 315.115730 (140301003) 130279003, 130279005 (Item No. 9 11375) SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ï® To re duce the r isk o f ex plosi on an d pos sibl e injury, Do not place battery units or their bat - teries near fire or heat. ï® Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re- leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
7 - English Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw . Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar . Clutch A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a rotating source of power . Drive Sprocket or Spr ocket The toothed part that drives the saw chain. Felling The process of cutting down a tr ee. Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tr ee from the notching undercut. Front Handle The support handle located at or towar d the front of the chain saw . Front Handle Guar d A structural barrier between the fr ont handle of a chain saw and the guide bar , typically located close to the hand position on the front handle and sometimes employed as an activating lever for a chain brake. Guide Bar A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Kickback, Pinch The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar . Kickback, Rotational The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or branch. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested on a repr esentative sample of chain saws. Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and felling cuts. Notching Under cut A notch cut in a tree that dir ects the treeâ s fall. Oiler Control A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain. Rear Handle The support handle located at or toward the rear of the saw . Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly . Replacement Saw Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance r equirements when used with other saws. Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar . Spiked Bumper (Spike) The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing. Switch A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw . Switch Linkage The mechanism that transmits motion from a trigger to the switch. Switch Lockout A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated. GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS
8 - English SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicat es an imminentl y hazar dous situati on, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury . CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may r esult in property damage. Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read The Operatorâ s Manual T o re d u c e t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y , u s e r m u s t r e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d o p e r a t o r â s m a n u a l b e f o r e u s i n g t h i s product. W et Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. W ear Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Alwa ys wea r eye pro tectio n with side shield s marke d to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. Operate With T wo Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands. One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand. Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback. Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact. W ear Gloves W ea r n on-s lip , he avy -dut y p rotect ive glov es when handling the chain saw .
9 - English SYMBOLS FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ............................................... 19.2 V olt DC Bar Length .................................................. 10 in. Replacement Bar Part Number .................................. 671834006 Replacement Chain Part Number ............... 6958301 or 690583002 NOTE: This saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut. KNOW YOUR CHAINSA W See Figure 4. T h e s a f e u s e o f t h i s p r o d u c t r e q u i r e s a n understanding of the information on the product a n d i n t h i s o p e r a t o r âs m a n u a l a s w e l l a s a k no w l e d g e o f t h e p ro j e ct yo u are a t t e m pt i n g . Befo re use of this pr oduc t, famili arize yoursel f with all operating features and safety rules. W ear Safety Footwear We a r n o n - s l i p s a f e t y f o o t w e a r w h e n u s i n g t h i s equipment. Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away . Oil Indicator P o u r b a r a n d c h a i n l u b r i c a n t i n t o o i l ta n k w h e r e indicated. Do not use any other fluids. Li - Ion Recycle Symbols T h i s p r o d u c t u s e s l i t h i u m - i o n o r ni c k e l - c a d m i u m ba tt e ri e s. L oc al , st a te or f ed er a l l a ws ma y pro hi b it dispo sal of batte ries in ordinar y t rash. Co nsult yo ur local wast e authorit y for informat ion regar ding availab le recycling and/or disposal options. V V olts V oltage Direct Curr ent T ype or a characteristic of current
10 - English ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely as - sembled. ï® Carefully remove the product and any acces- sories from the box. Make sur e that all items listed in the packing list are included. WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assem- bled could r esult in serious personal injury . ï® Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during ship- ping. ï® Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper - ated the product. ï® If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance. P ACKING LIST Chain Saw with Chain Cover Wr ench Battery Pack Char ger Operatorâ s Manual WARNING: If any parts ar e damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are r eplaced. Using the saw with dam- aged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or cr eate accessories not r ecom- mended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazar dous condition lead- ing to possible serious personal injury . WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always remove the battery pack fr om the product when assembling parts. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this pr oduct to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head pr otection. Failure to do so could result in objects being th ro wn in t o y o ur ey e s a n d o th e r p o ss i bl e serious injuries. WARNING: Do not use any attachments o r a c c e s s o r i e s n o t r e c o m m e n d e d b y th e m a n u f a c t u re r o f t h i s p ro d u c t . T h e u s e o f attachment s or accessories not recommen ded can result in serious personal injury . OPERA TION Before each use, inspect the entire pr oduct for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as scr ews, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this pr oduct until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please ca l l 1 -8 0 0 -9 3 2 - 31 8 8 o r c o n ta c t a n aut h o ri z e d service center for assistance. APPLICA TIONS Y o u m a y u s e t h i s p r o d u c t f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g purposes: ï® Limbing and pruning branches from trees ï® Felling small trees up to 5 in. diameter ï® Bucking the fallen tree into shorter lengths This product will accept Craftsman 19.2 V lithium- ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel- cadmium battery packs.
11 - English OPERA TION For complete char ging instructions, refer to the Op era to râ s Manu al for you r Cr aft sma n batt er y pa ck and char ger models. TO INST ALL / REMOVE BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 5. WARNING: Always remove battery pack f ro m y o u r t o o l wh e n y o u a r e a s s e m b l i n g parts, making adjustments, cleaning, carrying, transporting or when not in use. Removing bat ter y pack will pr ev ent acc ide ntal sta rti ng that could cause serious personal injury . NOTE: T o avoid serious personal injury , always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button when carrying or transporting the tool. T o install: ï® Place the battery pack in your chain saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in chain sawâs battery port. ï® Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in chain saw before beginning operation. T o remove: Lo cat e la tch es on side of bat ter y pack and dep r ess both sides to r elease the battery pack from the chain saw . CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your chain saw , be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in chain sawâ s battery port and latches snap in place properly . Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components. CAUTION: Remove battery pack from unit. Fill oil t ank with Craft sman Bar a nd Ch ain Lubricant before starting the chain saw . Failur e to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar and chain. CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 6. ï® Use Craftsman Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the bar or chain. ï® Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the tank. ï® Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or as needed. ï® Depress the oil tank cap several times to pump the lubricant to the chain before starting the saw. ï® Depress the oil tank cap every 20-30 seconds while cutting to keep the chain lubricated. NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the saw when not in use. T o pr event seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit fo r a lo ng per iod of ti me (th re e mo nth s or lon ger ) be sur e the chain is lightly lubricated; this will pr event rust on the chain and bar sprocket. ST ARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SA W See Figure 7. WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Starting the chain saw: ï® Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. ï® Press and hold the trigger lock-out button. This makes the trigger operational. ï® Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger lock-out button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation. Stopping the chain saw: ï® Release the trigger to stop the chain saw. ï® Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock- out button will be automatically reset to the lock position. This cor dless chai n saw is not desig ned for cutting trees lar ger than 5 in. in diameter . T h i s c o r d l e s s c h a i n s a w i s d e s i g n e d f o r l i m b i n g a n d p r u n i n g t y p e c u t t i n g , a s w e l l as cutting trees up to 5 in. in diameter only .
12 - English OPERA TION PREP ARA TION FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figures 8 - 10. Refer to GENERAL SAFETY R ULES earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. ï® Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. ï® Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. WARNI NG: Never use a left-handed (cross- handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line. ï® Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control. WARNIN G: Do not ope rate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the fr ont handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw . PROPER CUTTING ST ANCE See Figure 11. ï® Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. ï® Keep left arm with elbow locked in a âstraight armâ position to withstand any kickback force. ï® Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. ï® Thumb should be on underside of handlebar. BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the âfeelâ of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation. ï® Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off. ï® Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut. ï® Begin cutting with the saw against the log. ï® Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed. ï® Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or unit can result. ï® Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit. ï® Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS ï® Cut only wood or materials made from wood, no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood building materials. ï® Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this Operatorâs Manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw. ï® When felling a tree, keep everyone - helpers, bystanders, children, and animals - a safe distance from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet between workers.Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. ï® Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. ï® Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals. ï® Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
13 - English OPERA TION TREE FELLING See Figures 12-16. Unusual Hazardous T ree Felling Conditions Do not fell tr ees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until the hazard has ended. WARNING: Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or lar ge trees that have rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushe d or dr agged down wi th hea vy equipment, then cut them up. WARNING: E l e c t r o c u t i o n h a z a r d . D o not cut trees or branches near power lines or electri cal wir es. Contact with power lines or live electrical wires will result in serious personal injury or possible death. WARNING: Do not cut trees or branches near buildings, which may result in serious injuries or property damage. WARNING: Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling. WARNING: Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assur e the tree is going to fall in the desired dir ection. WARNING: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! ï® Felling a tree - When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. ï® Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked); clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear path of safe retreat approximately 135° from planned line of fall. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall. See Figure 12. ï® Before felling is started, consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. ï® The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. ï® Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made. ï® Notched Undercut. Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of fall. Make the cuts of the notch so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut. See Figure 14. ï® Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 14 - 15. ï® N e v e r c u t t h r o u g h t o t h e n o t c h . A l w a y s l e a v e a b a n d of w o o d b e t w e e n t h e n o t c h and backcut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called âhingeâ or âhi nge wood .â It co ntr ols t he fal l of th e tre e and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot-back of the tree off the stump. See Figures 14 - 15. ï® On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do not touch the chain. The wedges can be driven in, little by little, to help jack the tree over. See Figure 16.
14 - English OPERA TION ï® As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way. Be alert for overhead limbs or branches that may fall and watch your footing. WARNING: Never cut thr ough to the notch when making a backcut. The hinge contr ols the fall of the tree, this is the section of wood between the notch and backcut. BUCKING See Figures 17 - 20. Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. ï® Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® ï® Cut only one log at a time. ï® ï® Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking. ï® ï® Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. Refer to Precautions Against Kickback earlier in this manual. ï® ï® When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete control of the chain saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree. ï® ï® Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching (with just standard cutting techniques) or difficult to predict which way a log will settle when cut. To avoid pinching while cutting, rotate or move the log so that the pinch is eliminated. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figures 19 - 20. When the log is supported along its entir e length, it should be cut from the top or overbucking. When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside or underbucking. Then make the finis hing cut by o verbuc king to meet the first cut. As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log. Gi v e s p ec i a l a t te n t i on t o l o g s und e r s t res s t o prevent the bar and chain fr om pinching. When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log as shown in figure 18. When âcutting through,â to maintain complete control of the chain saw , release the cutting pressu re near the end of the cut without r elaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw . Always stop the motor before moving fr om tree to tree. TYPES OF CUTTING USED See Figure 20. OVERBUCKING Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert lig ht pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. UNDERBUCKING Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert lig ht pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw . LIMBING See Figure 21. Limbing is removing branches fr om a fallen tree. ï® Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
15 - English OPERA TION ï® Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe. ï® Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw. ï® Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. PRUNING See Figure 22. Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tr ee. ï® Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback. ï® When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. ï® Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut. ï® Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off. ï® Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound. WARNING: I f t h e l i m b s t o b e p r u n e d a r e a b o v e s h o u l d e r h e i g h t , h i r e a professional to perform the pruning. SPRINGPOLES See Figure 23. A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapli ng which is bent under tensi on by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright posit ion during the bucking cut to separ ate the log from the stump. W atch out for springpoles, they are danger ous. WARNING: Spr ing po les ar e dan ge r ous and could strike the operator , causing the operator to lose contr ol of the chain saw . This could result in sever e or fatal injury to the operator .
16 - English MAINTENANCE WARN ING: Wh e n se r v i c i n g , u s e o n l y identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause pr oduct damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head pr otection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible seri- ous injuries. If operation is dusty , also wear breathing pr otection. WARNING: T o a v o i d s e r i o u s p e r s o n a l injury , always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before each use, inspect the entire pr oduct for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as scr ews, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this pr oduct until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please ca l l 1 -8 0 0 -9 3 2 - 31 8 8 o r c o n ta c t a n aut h o ri z e d service center for assistance. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mo st p la st i cs a re su sc e pt ibl e t o d am ag e fro m various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remov e dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake flu id s, gas ol ine , pet roleu m- bas ed prod uct s, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plas - tic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury . Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repair ed or replaced by the customer . All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center . BA TTERIES This product will accept Craftsman ® 19.2 V lithium-ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. The batteries for this product have been designed to p rovide ma ximum trouble-free life. Howev er , lik e a ll ba tt er ie s, t hey wil l ev en tu all y w ear out . Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry , could result in a serious burn. T o obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: For lithium-ion batteries: ï® Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: ï® Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F and away from moisture. ï® Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition. ï® Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal. For nickel-cadmium batteries: ï® Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: ï® Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F. ï® Store battery packs in a âdischargedâ condi- tion. BA TTER Y P ACK REMOV AL AND PREP ARA TION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: Upon removal, cover the bat- tery packâ s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destr oy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithi um-ion and nick el-cadm ium batt eries must be rec ycled or dispose d of prop erly . Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/ or body parts as short cir cuit may result. Keep away from chi ldren. Failure to co mply wit h these war nings could result in fire and/or seri- ous injury .
17 - English MAINTENANCE REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 24 - 28. WARNING: Remove the battery pack from the chain saw and make sur e the chain has stopped before you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . WARNING: The safety instructions in this section are to protect the user from serious personal injury . WARNING: Always wear gloves when han - dling the bar and chain; these components ar e sharp and may contain burrs. WARNING: Never tou ch or adj ust the chai n while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp ; alway s wear pro tectiv e glov es when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations. ï® Remove the battery pack before you do any work on the chain saw. ï® Remove the hex key from the storage area and use it to remove the chain cover screw, washer and chain cover from the chain saw. ï® Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. ï® Remove the old chain from the bar. ï® Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face the opposite direction, turn the loop over. ï® Place the chain drive links into the bar groove. Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprock- et of the chain saw. Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar stud is in the long slot of the bar. NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar stud, assure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole. RECOMMENDED BAR AND CHAIN COMBINA TIONS Bar Part Number - 10 in. 671834006 Chain Part Number 6958301 or 690583002 ï® Replace the chain cover, washer and chain cover screw. Tighten the chain cover screw finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. ï® Remove all the slack from the chain by turn- ing the chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. ï® Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning screw 1/2 turn clock- wise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist. ï® Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mounting screw securely. ï® Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover screw slightly and turn tension adjuster 1/4 turn counterclock- wise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten chain cover screw securely. Assure that the chain will rotate without binding. ï® Place the hex key back into the storage area. CHAIN TENSION See Figures 29 - 30. ï® Stop the motor before setting the chain ten- sion. Make sure the guide bar screw is loos- ened to finger tight, turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain. Refer to Re- placing Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for additional information. ï® A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. ï® Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove.
18 - English MAINTENANCE ï® During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang ap- proximately .050 in. out of the bar groove. NOTE: New chain tends to stretch, check chain tension frequently and tension as r equired. CAUTION: Chain tensioned while warm, may be too tight upon cooling. Check the âcold ten- sionâ before next use. CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 31 - 32. WARNING: Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped befor e you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . Use on ly low -ki ckba ck ch ain on th is sa w . Thi s fast-cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be maintained pr operly . The chain r equires sharpen- ing when the wood chips are small and powdery , the chain must be forced thr ough the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During main - tenance of your chain, consider the following: ï® Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback. ï® Raker (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases the potential for kickback. Not low enough decreases cutting ability. ï® If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain. NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or dam - age when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by a Craftsman Ser - vice dealer . HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 33 - 34. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to th e same le ngth, as fas t cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. ï® Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Chain Tension Section earlier in this manual. Do all of your filing at the mid-point of the bar. ï® Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. ï® Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock. ï® Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. ï® Lift file away from the steel on each return stroke. ï® Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cut- ters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush. WARNING: I m prop e r ch ai n sh a rp en in g increases the potential of kickback. WARNING: F ailure t o replac e or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury . WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp, alw ays wear pr otec tive glov es when perf ormi ng maintenance to the chain. TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE See Figure 35. ï® CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. ï® LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting. ï® MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly.
19 - English SIDE PLA TE ANGLE See Figure 36. ï® CORRECT - 80° Produced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder. ï® HOOK - âGrabsâ and dulls quickly. Increases potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a file with diameter too small, or file held too low. ï® BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain. Results from using a file with diameter too large, or file held too high. DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figure 37 - 39. ï® The Raker (depth gauge) should be main- tained at a clearance of .025 in. Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. ï® Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. Use a Flat File and a Depth Gauge Jointer to lower al l g au ge s un if o rm ly . D ep th ga ug e j oi nt er s a re available in .020 in. to .035 in. Use a .025 in. depth gauge jointer . After lowering each depth gauge, restor e original shape by r ounding the fr ont. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file. Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE See Figure 40. When the guide bar shows signs of wear , reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a nor - mal process of bar wear . Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur . A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced. MAINTENANCE ï® Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways. ï® Bent guide bar. ï® Cracked or broken rails. ï® Spread rails. In addition, guide bars with a spr ocket at their tip must be lubrica ted weekl y with a gr ease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Using a gr ease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole. T ur n the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove ar e fr ee from impurities. REVERSING THE GUIDE BAR ï® Remove the chain from the bar and turn the bar over. NOTE: Bottom of bar should not be on top. ï® Replace the chain on the bar. Refer to As- sembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for specific information. ï® Tighten the screw with your finger. ï® From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench. WARNING: Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped befor e you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . TRANSPOR TING AND STORING See Figure 41. ï® Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running. The chain saw should always be idle before storing or transporting. ï® Always place the chain cover on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain. ï® Clean the chain saw thoroughly before stor- ing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that is locked and/or inaccessible to children. ï® Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
20 - English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Moto r runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Check chain tension f or over tight condition 2. Chain oil tank empty . 1. Chain tension too tight. 2. Check guide bar and chain assembly . 3. Check guide bar and chain for damage. 1. T e n s i o n c h a i n . R e f e r t o C h a i n T ension earlier in this manual. 2. Check oil tank. 1. Retension chain, Refer to Chain T ension earlier in this manual. 2. Refer to Assembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual. 3. In spe ct gui de ba r an d ch ai n fo r damage. 1-800-932-3188 www.sears.com/craftsman CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Craftsman ® Help Line! Y our product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensur e your complete satisfaction.
i B A Fig. 1 A A Fig. 2 A - Kickback danger zone (zona de peligro de contragolpe) Fig. 3 A - Rotational kickback (contragolpe rotatorio) A - Pull (tirón) B - Push (empujón) B L K C D F G H E I A J A - Chain cover (tapa de la cadena) B - Chain oil tank cap (tapa del tanque del aceite de la cadena) C - Bar (barra) D - Chain (cadena) E - Hand guard (protección de la mano) F - Battery pack (not included) (paquete de pilas [no viene incluido]) Fig.4 G - Hex key (llave hex agonal) H - Hex key storage area (compartimiento de la llave hex agonal) I - T rigger (gatillo) J - T rigger lock-out button (botón de seguro del gatillo) K - Front handle (mango delantero) L - Rear handle (mango posterior)
ii Fig. 5 A - Batter y port (receptáculo de las pilas) B - Latches (pestillos) C - Batter y pack (paquete de pilas) Fig. 6 C B A A B Fig. 7 A - T rigger lock-out button (botón de seguro del gatillo) B - T rigger (gatillo) CHAIN LINE PLANO DE LA CADENA Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 B A Fig. 11 A - Chain Line (plano de la cadena) B - Straight arm position (posición con el brazo recto) PLANNED P A TH OF SAFE RETREA T 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF F ALL TRA YECTORIA DE RETIRADA SEGURA A 135º DE LA LÃNEA PLANEADA DE CAÃDA DEL ÃRBOL A - Planned line of fall (lÃnea planeada de caÃda) B - Safe retreat zone (zona de retirada segura) A B 90° Fig. 12
iii A B 45° 45° 90° 135° 135° B Fig. 13 A - Planned line of fall (lÃnea planeada de caÃda) B - Safe retreat zone (zona de retirada segura) A C B Fig. 14 A - Hinge 2 in. or 1/10 dia (bisagra 51 mm [2 pulg.] ó 1/10 del diám.) B - Back cut 2 in. (corte trasero 51 mm [2 pulg.]) C - Notch - approx. 1/3 diameter of trunk (muesca - aprox. 1/3 del diámetro del tronco) Fig. 15 C A A B A A - Back cut (corte trasero) B - Hinge (bisagra) C - Notch (muesca) Fig. 16 A - Wedge (cuña) Fig. 17 A - Kickback (contragolpe) Fig. 18 Fig. 19 B A C LOG SUPPORTED A T ONE END TRONCO APOY ADO POR UN EXTREMO LOG SUPPORTED A T BOTH ENDS TRONCO APOY ADO POR AMBOS EXTREMOS A C B A B A - Finishing cut (corte final) B - LOAD (carga) C - 1st cut 1/3 dia (primer corte, 1/3 del diám.) A - Underbucking (tronzado por abajo) B - Overbucking (tronzado por arriba) Fig. 20
iv Fig. 21 A - Second cut (segundo corte) B - Load (carga) C - First cut 1/3 diameter (primer corte 1/3 del diámetro) D - Finishing cut (corte final) D C A B CUT LIMBS ONE A T A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT CORTE UNA RAMA A LA VEZ Y DEJE RAMAS DE SOPORTE BAJO EL ÃRBOL HAST A QUE ESTà CORT ADO EL TRONCO 2 3 4 1 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 A - Springpole (pértiga) H D G I F E B A C B A A A - Adjusting pin (pasador de ajuste) B - Sprocket (rueda dentada) C - Chain tension pin hole (orificio del pasador de tensado de la cadena) D - Chain (cadena) E - Chain cover (tapa de la cadena) F - Chain cover screw (tornillo de tensado de la cadena) G - Washer (arandela) H - Bar (barra) I - Retaining pin (pasador de retención) Fig. 24 Fig. 25 A - Chain drive links (eslabones de impulsión de la cadena) B - Bar groove (ranura de la barra) Fig. 26 A - Chain tensioning screw (tornillo de tensado de la cadena) A LIFT THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR UP TO CHECK FOR SAG LEV ANTE LA PUNT A DE LA BARRA GUÃA P ARA REVISAR LA HOLGURA DE LA CADENA A Fig. 27 A - Hex key (llave hex agonal) Fig. 28
v A - Cutting corner (esquina de corte) B - T op plate (placa superior) C - Rivet hole (orificio del remache) D - Heel (talón) E - Gullet (garganta) F - T oe (puntera) G - Depth gauge (calibre de profundidad) H - Side Plate (placa lateral) A H G F E D C B Fig. 31 INCORRECT SIDE PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO INCORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA LA TERAL B A 80° CORRECT SIDE PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO CORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA LA TERAL A A A B Fig. 32 A - Check for wear or damage (revise para ver si hay desgaste o daños) APPROX. .050 in. Aprox . 0.050 pulg. (1.25 mm) FLA TS / PAR TES PLANAS Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 A - Left hand cutters (dientes de corte izquierdos) B - Right hand cutters (dientes de corte derechos) Fig. 35 30° CORRECT TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO CORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA SUPERIOR INCORRECT TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO INCORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA SUPERIOR B A Fig. 36 A - Less than 30° (menos de 30°) B - More than 30° (más de 30°) A - Hook (gancho) B - Backward slope (pendiente hacia atrás) Fig. 37 A - Raker clearance (.025 in.) (espacio libre de los dientes limpiadores 0.025 pulg. [0.6 mm]) Fig. 38 B A A - Depth gauge jointer (igualador de calibres de profundidad) B - Flat file (lima plana)
vi Fig. 39 A A - Restore original shape by rounding the front (restablezca la forma original redondeando la parte frontal) A Fig. 40 A - Lubricating hole (orificio de lubricación) Fig. 41
21 - English Key Part No. Number Description Qty . 1 31119329G Chain Oil T ank Cap Assembly .......................................................................... 1 2 32901329G Hex Key (5 mm) ................................................................................................ 1 3 34116329G Chain Cover ...................................................................................................... 1 4 31115329G Bar Cover Assembly ......................................................................................... 1 5 6958301 or 690583002 Chain ................................................................................................................ 1 6 3290875G Retaining Ring .................................................................................................. 1 7 33302102G Washer .............................................................................................................. 1 8 33902102G Sprocket ........................................................................................................... 1 9 34202329G Housing Bar Pad .............................................................................................. 1 10 34103329G Rear Lock Plate ................................................................................................ 1 11 33303155G Front Lock Plate ............................................................................................... 1 12 33303329G Adjusting Pin .................................................................................................... 1 13 33201155G Adjusting Screw................................................................................................ 1 14 671834006 Bar (10 in.) ........................................................................................................ 1 15 1425301 Charger (Item No. 9 11041) ............................................................................... 1 16 130279003 or 130279005 Battery Pack (Item No. 9 11375) ........................................................................ 1 17 31121329G Hand Guar d Assembly ..................................................................................... 1 18 3220107G Scr ew (M4.2 x 14 mm) ...................................................................................... 2 19 32215301G Scr ew (M6 x 35 mm) ......................................................................................... 1 20 099949001904 Logo Label ........................................................................................................ 1 21 940654093 W ar ning Label ................................................................................................... 1 22 099949001902 Battery Warning Label 987000680 Operatorâ s Manual ............................................................................................ 1 SEE BACK P AGE FOR P ARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS P ARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN CHAINSAW â MODEL NUMBER 315.341300 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence r egarding your CHAINSA W or when ordering r epair parts. 6 7 2 21 20 3 8 10 9 1 15 17 22 11 12 13 16 18 14 5 4 19 ®
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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS / ÃNDICE DE CONTENIDO W ARRANTY / GARANTÃA INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÃN This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to main- tain and operate. * * * Esta herramienta ofrece numer osas caracterÃsticas para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento. Craftsman® Full W arranty When used and maintained according to the operatorâ s manual, if this chain saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of pur chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman® outlet in the United States for fr ee replacement. This warranty does not include the bar and chain, which are expendable parts that can wear out fr om normal use within the warranty period. A defective battery pack or char ger will replaced free of char ge for one year from the date of pur chase. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of pur chase if this product is ever used for commer cial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 GarantÃa total de Craftsman® Si la motosierra se utiliza y se mantiene de acuerdo al manual del operador , y aún asà falla debido a un defecto en material o mano de obra dentro de los dos años a partir de la fecha de compra, r egrésela a la tienda Sears u otro punto de venta de Craftsman® en los Estados Unidos para que sea reemplazada sin car go. Esta garantÃa no incluye la barra y la cadena, las cuales son piezas prescindibles que se pueden desgastar por el uso normal dentr o del periodo de garantÃa. Un cargador o paquete de baterÃas defectuoso se r eemplazará sin car go durante un año a partir de la fecha de compra. Esta garantÃa es válida sólo durante 90 dÃas a partir de la fecha de compra si este producto se utiliza a efecto de alquilarlo o comercializarlo. Esta garantÃa le propor ciona derechos legales especÃficos. Es posible que tenga otr os derechos que varÃan de estado a estado. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ENGLISH ï® W arranty ...................................................................... 2 ï® Introduction ................................................................. 2 ï® General Safety Rules .............................................. 3-5 ï® Specific Safety Rules .................................................. 6 ï® Glossary of T erms ....................................................... 7 ï® Symbols .................................................................. 8-9 ï® Features ...................................................................... 9 ï® Assembly .................................................................. 10 ï® Operation ............................................................ 10-15 ï® Maintenance ....................................................... 16-19 ï® T r oubleshooting ........................................................ 20 ï® Figure numbers (illustrations) ................................... i-vi ï® Parts Ordering / Service.............................. Back Page ESP AÃOL ï® GarantÃa ...................................................................... 2 ï® Introducción ................................................................ 2 ï® Reglas de seguridad generales .............................. 3-5 ï® Reglas de seguridad especÃficas ................................ 6 ï® Glosario de Términos .................................................. 7 ï® SÃmbolos ................................................................. 8-9 ï® CaracterÃsticas ............................................................ 9 ï® Armado ..................................................................... 10 ï® Funcionamiento .................................................. 10-15 ï® Mantenimiento .................................................... 16-19 ï® Corrección de pr oblemas ......................................... 20 ï® Figura numeras (ilustraciones) ................................. i-vi ï® Pedidos de piezas / Servicio ................. Pág. posterior
3 - English W ARNING: Read and understand all in- structions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ï® Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers en - circl ing th e chain saw ha ndles. Seriou s injur y to th e oper ator, h elpers, bysta nders, or any combi nation of the se pers ons ma y resul t from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intend - ed for two-handed use. ï® Always be aware of what you are doing when using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. ï® Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this unit. ï® Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the unit is running. ï® Always carry the chain saw by the front han- dle with the unit stopped and the guide bar and saw chain positioned to the rear. When transporting your chain saw, use the appro- priate chain cover. ï® Never let anyone use your chain saw who has not received adequate instructions in its proper use. This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws. ï® Before you start the unit, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object. ï® Stop the chain saw before setting it down. Do not leave the unit running unattended. ï® To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger. ï® Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow in- structions for lubricating and changing ac- cessories. Inspect the battery charger cord periodically, and if damaged, have it replaced or repaired by an authorized service dealer. ï® Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. ï® Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Chain should stop turn- ing when the trigger is released. If the chain turns after the trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by your nearest Craftsman service dealer. ï® Check for damaged parts. Any part or guard that has been damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam- aged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer unless other- wise indicated elsewhere in this manual. ï® All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sec- tions, should be performed by your nearest Craftsman service dealer. ï® Do not use in the rain, snow or wet condi- tions. ï® Always maintain a proper stance. Do not overreach. ï® Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not listed for the saw. ï® Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush. SAFETY APP AREL ï® Wear snug fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans or chaps made of cut resistant mate- rial or ones that contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the motor or catch the chain or un- derbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4 - English GENERAL SAFETY RULES ï® Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. KICKBACK See Figures 1 - 3. ï® WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. ï® The following precautions should be fol- lowed to minimize kickback: î â¢î Holdî theî sawî firmlyî withî bothî handsî whenî the motor is running. Place your right hand on the r ear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback oc- curs. î â¢î Makeî sureî thatî theî areaî inî whichî youî areî cut - ting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw . î â¢î Alwaysî cutî withî theî unitî runningî atî fullî speed.î Fully squeeze the thr ottle trigger and maintai n a steady cutting speed. î â¢î Useî replacementî partsî suchî asî lowî kickbackî chain and special guide bars that r educe the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low ki ckb ac k ch ai ns spec if ied by th e ma nu fac tur er for the saw . ï® With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of sur- prise. Sudden surprise contributes to acci- dents. ï® Keep proper footing and balance at all times. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting. ï® Follow the sharpening and maintenance in- structions for the saw chain. ï® Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is mov- ing where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. See Figure 3. IN THE CUTTING/WORK AREA ï® Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, rooftop or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous. ï® Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting or cutting with the chain saw. NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts. ï® Never start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. Cluttered area invite injuries. ï® Do not expose the chain saw to rain. ï® Do not use the chain saw in damp or wet locations. ï® Do not use the chain saw near flammable liq- uids, gases, or in any type of explosive atmo- sphere. ï® Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings, because slender mate- rial may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
5 - English GENERAL SAFETY RULES ï® When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. ï® Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. ï® Always use the right product for your applica- tion. The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building mate- rials. ï® Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended. ï® Store idle chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children. When storing chain saw, remove battery and place the chain cover on the bar and chain. ï® Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, transport- ing, removing material from the unit, chang- ing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. UNDERST ANDING YOUR CHAIN SA W SAFETY DEVICES LOW KICKBACK SA W CHAIN The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters fr om digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only use replacement chain that is eq uivalent to origin al ch ain o r has been certified as low kickback chain per ANSI B175.1. Low kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance requir ements of ANSI B175.1 - 199 1 (Ame ric an Na tio nal S tan dard for P owe r T o o l s - G a s o l i n e- P o w e re d C h a i n Sa ws - S a f e t y Requirements) when tested on the repr esentative sample of chain saws below 3.8 c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1 - 1991. As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used. GUIDE BARS Generally , guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat lower kickback potentials. When making a replacement, be sure to or der one of the Craftsman bars listed for the saw in this operatorâ s manual.
6 - English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES BA TTER Y SAFETY ï® Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating. ï® Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, transport- ing, removing material from the unit, chang- ing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. ï® A battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger listed. ï® Use battery only with charger listed. ï® Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately. ï® Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To re- duce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately. ï® Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. ï® For best results, your battery unit should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles. ï® Under extreme usage or temperature con- ditions, battery pack leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neu- tralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek im- mediate medical attention. ï® Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for infor- mation regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. ï® When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small met- al objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire. MODEL BA TTER Y P ACK (Li-ion) CHARGER 315.341300 315.113740 (130285003) 315.113710 (130156001) (Multi-Chemistry) 315.259260 (140351001) BA TTER Y P ACK (Ni-Cd) 315. 259260 (140351001) 1425301 ( 9 11041) 315.115730 (140301003) 130279003, 130279005 (Item No. 9 11375) SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ï® To re duce the r isk o f ex plosi on an d pos sibl e injury, Do not place battery units or their bat - teries near fire or heat. ï® Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re- leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
7 - English Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw . Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar . Clutch A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a rotating source of power . Drive Sprocket or Spr ocket The toothed part that drives the saw chain. Felling The process of cutting down a tr ee. Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tr ee from the notching undercut. Front Handle The support handle located at or towar d the front of the chain saw . Front Handle Guar d A structural barrier between the fr ont handle of a chain saw and the guide bar , typically located close to the hand position on the front handle and sometimes employed as an activating lever for a chain brake. Guide Bar A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Kickback, Pinch The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar . Kickback, Rotational The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or branch. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested on a repr esentative sample of chain saws. Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and felling cuts. Notching Under cut A notch cut in a tree that dir ects the treeâ s fall. Oiler Control A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain. Rear Handle The support handle located at or toward the rear of the saw . Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly . Replacement Saw Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance r equirements when used with other saws. Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar . Spiked Bumper (Spike) The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing. Switch A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw . Switch Linkage The mechanism that transmits motion from a trigger to the switch. Switch Lockout A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated. GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS
8 - English SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicat es an imminentl y hazar dous situati on, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury . CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may r esult in property damage. Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read The Operatorâ s Manual T o re d u c e t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y , u s e r m u s t r e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d o p e r a t o r â s m a n u a l b e f o r e u s i n g t h i s product. W et Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. W ear Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Alwa ys wea r eye pro tectio n with side shield s marke d to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. Operate With T wo Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands. One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand. Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback. Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact. W ear Gloves W ea r n on-s lip , he avy -dut y p rotect ive glov es when handling the chain saw .
9 - English SYMBOLS FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ............................................... 19.2 V olt DC Bar Length .................................................. 10 in. Replacement Bar Part Number .................................. 671834006 Replacement Chain Part Number ............... 6958301 or 690583002 NOTE: This saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut. KNOW YOUR CHAINSA W See Figure 4. T h e s a f e u s e o f t h i s p r o d u c t r e q u i r e s a n understanding of the information on the product a n d i n t h i s o p e r a t o r âs m a n u a l a s w e l l a s a k no w l e d g e o f t h e p ro j e ct yo u are a t t e m pt i n g . Befo re use of this pr oduc t, famili arize yoursel f with all operating features and safety rules. W ear Safety Footwear We a r n o n - s l i p s a f e t y f o o t w e a r w h e n u s i n g t h i s equipment. Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away . Oil Indicator P o u r b a r a n d c h a i n l u b r i c a n t i n t o o i l ta n k w h e r e indicated. Do not use any other fluids. Li - Ion Recycle Symbols T h i s p r o d u c t u s e s l i t h i u m - i o n o r ni c k e l - c a d m i u m ba tt e ri e s. L oc al , st a te or f ed er a l l a ws ma y pro hi b it dispo sal of batte ries in ordinar y t rash. Co nsult yo ur local wast e authorit y for informat ion regar ding availab le recycling and/or disposal options. V V olts V oltage Direct Curr ent T ype or a characteristic of current
10 - English ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely as - sembled. ï® Carefully remove the product and any acces- sories from the box. Make sur e that all items listed in the packing list are included. WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assem- bled could r esult in serious personal injury . ï® Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during ship- ping. ï® Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper - ated the product. ï® If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance. P ACKING LIST Chain Saw with Chain Cover Wr ench Battery Pack Char ger Operatorâ s Manual WARNING: If any parts ar e damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are r eplaced. Using the saw with dam- aged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or cr eate accessories not r ecom- mended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazar dous condition lead- ing to possible serious personal injury . WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always remove the battery pack fr om the product when assembling parts. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this pr oduct to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head pr otection. Failure to do so could result in objects being th ro wn in t o y o ur ey e s a n d o th e r p o ss i bl e serious injuries. WARNING: Do not use any attachments o r a c c e s s o r i e s n o t r e c o m m e n d e d b y th e m a n u f a c t u re r o f t h i s p ro d u c t . T h e u s e o f attachment s or accessories not recommen ded can result in serious personal injury . OPERA TION Before each use, inspect the entire pr oduct for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as scr ews, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this pr oduct until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please ca l l 1 -8 0 0 -9 3 2 - 31 8 8 o r c o n ta c t a n aut h o ri z e d service center for assistance. APPLICA TIONS Y o u m a y u s e t h i s p r o d u c t f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g purposes: ï® Limbing and pruning branches from trees ï® Felling small trees up to 5 in. diameter ï® Bucking the fallen tree into shorter lengths This product will accept Craftsman 19.2 V lithium- ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel- cadmium battery packs.
11 - English OPERA TION For complete char ging instructions, refer to the Op era to râ s Manu al for you r Cr aft sma n batt er y pa ck and char ger models. TO INST ALL / REMOVE BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 5. WARNING: Always remove battery pack f ro m y o u r t o o l wh e n y o u a r e a s s e m b l i n g parts, making adjustments, cleaning, carrying, transporting or when not in use. Removing bat ter y pack will pr ev ent acc ide ntal sta rti ng that could cause serious personal injury . NOTE: T o avoid serious personal injury , always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button when carrying or transporting the tool. T o install: ï® Place the battery pack in your chain saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in chain sawâs battery port. ï® Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in chain saw before beginning operation. T o remove: Lo cat e la tch es on side of bat ter y pack and dep r ess both sides to r elease the battery pack from the chain saw . CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your chain saw , be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in chain sawâ s battery port and latches snap in place properly . Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components. CAUTION: Remove battery pack from unit. Fill oil t ank with Craft sman Bar a nd Ch ain Lubricant before starting the chain saw . Failur e to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar and chain. CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 6. ï® Use Craftsman Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the bar or chain. ï® Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the tank. ï® Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or as needed. ï® Depress the oil tank cap several times to pump the lubricant to the chain before starting the saw. ï® Depress the oil tank cap every 20-30 seconds while cutting to keep the chain lubricated. NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the saw when not in use. T o pr event seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit fo r a lo ng per iod of ti me (th re e mo nth s or lon ger ) be sur e the chain is lightly lubricated; this will pr event rust on the chain and bar sprocket. ST ARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SA W See Figure 7. WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Starting the chain saw: ï® Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. ï® Press and hold the trigger lock-out button. This makes the trigger operational. ï® Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger lock-out button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation. Stopping the chain saw: ï® Release the trigger to stop the chain saw. ï® Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock- out button will be automatically reset to the lock position. This cor dless chai n saw is not desig ned for cutting trees lar ger than 5 in. in diameter . T h i s c o r d l e s s c h a i n s a w i s d e s i g n e d f o r l i m b i n g a n d p r u n i n g t y p e c u t t i n g , a s w e l l as cutting trees up to 5 in. in diameter only .
12 - English OPERA TION PREP ARA TION FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figures 8 - 10. Refer to GENERAL SAFETY R ULES earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. ï® Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. ï® Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. WARNI NG: Never use a left-handed (cross- handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line. ï® Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control. WARNIN G: Do not ope rate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the fr ont handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw . PROPER CUTTING ST ANCE See Figure 11. ï® Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. ï® Keep left arm with elbow locked in a âstraight armâ position to withstand any kickback force. ï® Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. ï® Thumb should be on underside of handlebar. BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the âfeelâ of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation. ï® Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off. ï® Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut. ï® Begin cutting with the saw against the log. ï® Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed. ï® Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or unit can result. ï® Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit. ï® Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS ï® Cut only wood or materials made from wood, no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood building materials. ï® Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this Operatorâs Manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw. ï® When felling a tree, keep everyone - helpers, bystanders, children, and animals - a safe distance from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet between workers.Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. ï® Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. ï® Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals. ï® Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
13 - English OPERA TION TREE FELLING See Figures 12-16. Unusual Hazardous T ree Felling Conditions Do not fell tr ees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until the hazard has ended. WARNING: Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or lar ge trees that have rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushe d or dr agged down wi th hea vy equipment, then cut them up. WARNING: E l e c t r o c u t i o n h a z a r d . D o not cut trees or branches near power lines or electri cal wir es. Contact with power lines or live electrical wires will result in serious personal injury or possible death. WARNING: Do not cut trees or branches near buildings, which may result in serious injuries or property damage. WARNING: Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling. WARNING: Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assur e the tree is going to fall in the desired dir ection. WARNING: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! ï® Felling a tree - When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. ï® Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked); clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear path of safe retreat approximately 135° from planned line of fall. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall. See Figure 12. ï® Before felling is started, consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. ï® The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. ï® Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made. ï® Notched Undercut. Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of fall. Make the cuts of the notch so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut. See Figure 14. ï® Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 14 - 15. ï® N e v e r c u t t h r o u g h t o t h e n o t c h . A l w a y s l e a v e a b a n d of w o o d b e t w e e n t h e n o t c h and backcut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called âhingeâ or âhi nge wood .â It co ntr ols t he fal l of th e tre e and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot-back of the tree off the stump. See Figures 14 - 15. ï® On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do not touch the chain. The wedges can be driven in, little by little, to help jack the tree over. See Figure 16.
14 - English OPERA TION ï® As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way. Be alert for overhead limbs or branches that may fall and watch your footing. WARNING: Never cut thr ough to the notch when making a backcut. The hinge contr ols the fall of the tree, this is the section of wood between the notch and backcut. BUCKING See Figures 17 - 20. Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. ï® Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® ï® Cut only one log at a time. ï® ï® Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking. ï® ï® Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. Refer to Precautions Against Kickback earlier in this manual. ï® ï® When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete control of the chain saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree. ï® ï® Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching (with just standard cutting techniques) or difficult to predict which way a log will settle when cut. To avoid pinching while cutting, rotate or move the log so that the pinch is eliminated. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figures 19 - 20. When the log is supported along its entir e length, it should be cut from the top or overbucking. When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside or underbucking. Then make the finis hing cut by o verbuc king to meet the first cut. As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log. Gi v e s p ec i a l a t te n t i on t o l o g s und e r s t res s t o prevent the bar and chain fr om pinching. When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log as shown in figure 18. When âcutting through,â to maintain complete control of the chain saw , release the cutting pressu re near the end of the cut without r elaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw . Always stop the motor before moving fr om tree to tree. TYPES OF CUTTING USED See Figure 20. OVERBUCKING Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert lig ht pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. UNDERBUCKING Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert lig ht pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw . LIMBING See Figure 21. Limbing is removing branches fr om a fallen tree. ï® Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
15 - English OPERA TION ï® Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe. ï® Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw. ï® Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. PRUNING See Figure 22. Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tr ee. ï® Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. ï® Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals. ï® Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback. ï® When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. ï® Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut. ï® Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off. ï® Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound. WARNING: I f t h e l i m b s t o b e p r u n e d a r e a b o v e s h o u l d e r h e i g h t , h i r e a professional to perform the pruning. SPRINGPOLES See Figure 23. A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapli ng which is bent under tensi on by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright posit ion during the bucking cut to separ ate the log from the stump. W atch out for springpoles, they are danger ous. WARNING: Spr ing po les ar e dan ge r ous and could strike the operator , causing the operator to lose contr ol of the chain saw . This could result in sever e or fatal injury to the operator .
16 - English MAINTENANCE WARN ING: Wh e n se r v i c i n g , u s e o n l y identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause pr oduct damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head pr otection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible seri- ous injuries. If operation is dusty , also wear breathing pr otection. WARNING: T o a v o i d s e r i o u s p e r s o n a l injury , always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before each use, inspect the entire pr oduct for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as scr ews, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this pr oduct until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please ca l l 1 -8 0 0 -9 3 2 - 31 8 8 o r c o n ta c t a n aut h o ri z e d service center for assistance. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mo st p la st i cs a re su sc e pt ibl e t o d am ag e fro m various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remov e dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake flu id s, gas ol ine , pet roleu m- bas ed prod uct s, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plas - tic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury . Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repair ed or replaced by the customer . All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center . BA TTERIES This product will accept Craftsman ® 19.2 V lithium-ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. The batteries for this product have been designed to p rovide ma ximum trouble-free life. Howev er , lik e a ll ba tt er ie s, t hey wil l ev en tu all y w ear out . Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry , could result in a serious burn. T o obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: For lithium-ion batteries: ï® Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: ï® Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F and away from moisture. ï® Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition. ï® Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal. For nickel-cadmium batteries: ï® Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: ï® Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F. ï® Store battery packs in a âdischargedâ condi- tion. BA TTER Y P ACK REMOV AL AND PREP ARA TION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: Upon removal, cover the bat- tery packâ s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destr oy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithi um-ion and nick el-cadm ium batt eries must be rec ycled or dispose d of prop erly . Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/ or body parts as short cir cuit may result. Keep away from chi ldren. Failure to co mply wit h these war nings could result in fire and/or seri- ous injury .
17 - English MAINTENANCE REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 24 - 28. WARNING: Remove the battery pack from the chain saw and make sur e the chain has stopped before you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . WARNING: The safety instructions in this section are to protect the user from serious personal injury . WARNING: Always wear gloves when han - dling the bar and chain; these components ar e sharp and may contain burrs. WARNING: Never tou ch or adj ust the chai n while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp ; alway s wear pro tectiv e glov es when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations. ï® Remove the battery pack before you do any work on the chain saw. ï® Remove the hex key from the storage area and use it to remove the chain cover screw, washer and chain cover from the chain saw. ï® Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. ï® Remove the old chain from the bar. ï® Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face the opposite direction, turn the loop over. ï® Place the chain drive links into the bar groove. Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprock- et of the chain saw. Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar stud is in the long slot of the bar. NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar stud, assure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole. RECOMMENDED BAR AND CHAIN COMBINA TIONS Bar Part Number - 10 in. 671834006 Chain Part Number 6958301 or 690583002 ï® Replace the chain cover, washer and chain cover screw. Tighten the chain cover screw finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. ï® Remove all the slack from the chain by turn- ing the chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. ï® Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning screw 1/2 turn clock- wise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist. ï® Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mounting screw securely. ï® Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover screw slightly and turn tension adjuster 1/4 turn counterclock- wise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten chain cover screw securely. Assure that the chain will rotate without binding. ï® Place the hex key back into the storage area. CHAIN TENSION See Figures 29 - 30. ï® Stop the motor before setting the chain ten- sion. Make sure the guide bar screw is loos- ened to finger tight, turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain. Refer to Re- placing Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for additional information. ï® A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. ï® Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove.
18 - English MAINTENANCE ï® During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang ap- proximately .050 in. out of the bar groove. NOTE: New chain tends to stretch, check chain tension frequently and tension as r equired. CAUTION: Chain tensioned while warm, may be too tight upon cooling. Check the âcold ten- sionâ before next use. CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 31 - 32. WARNING: Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped befor e you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . Use on ly low -ki ckba ck ch ain on th is sa w . Thi s fast-cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be maintained pr operly . The chain r equires sharpen- ing when the wood chips are small and powdery , the chain must be forced thr ough the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During main - tenance of your chain, consider the following: ï® Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback. ï® Raker (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases the potential for kickback. Not low enough decreases cutting ability. ï® If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain. NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or dam - age when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by a Craftsman Ser - vice dealer . HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 33 - 34. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to th e same le ngth, as fas t cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. ï® Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Chain Tension Section earlier in this manual. Do all of your filing at the mid-point of the bar. ï® Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. ï® Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock. ï® Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. ï® Lift file away from the steel on each return stroke. ï® Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cut- ters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush. WARNING: I m prop e r ch ai n sh a rp en in g increases the potential of kickback. WARNING: F ailure t o replac e or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury . WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp, alw ays wear pr otec tive glov es when perf ormi ng maintenance to the chain. TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE See Figure 35. ï® CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. ï® LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting. ï® MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly.
19 - English SIDE PLA TE ANGLE See Figure 36. ï® CORRECT - 80° Produced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder. ï® HOOK - âGrabsâ and dulls quickly. Increases potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a file with diameter too small, or file held too low. ï® BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain. Results from using a file with diameter too large, or file held too high. DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figure 37 - 39. ï® The Raker (depth gauge) should be main- tained at a clearance of .025 in. Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. ï® Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. Use a Flat File and a Depth Gauge Jointer to lower al l g au ge s un if o rm ly . D ep th ga ug e j oi nt er s a re available in .020 in. to .035 in. Use a .025 in. depth gauge jointer . After lowering each depth gauge, restor e original shape by r ounding the fr ont. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file. Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE See Figure 40. When the guide bar shows signs of wear , reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a nor - mal process of bar wear . Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur . A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced. MAINTENANCE ï® Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways. ï® Bent guide bar. ï® Cracked or broken rails. ï® Spread rails. In addition, guide bars with a spr ocket at their tip must be lubrica ted weekl y with a gr ease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Using a gr ease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole. T ur n the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove ar e fr ee from impurities. REVERSING THE GUIDE BAR ï® Remove the chain from the bar and turn the bar over. NOTE: Bottom of bar should not be on top. ï® Replace the chain on the bar. Refer to As- sembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for specific information. ï® Tighten the screw with your finger. ï® From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench. WARNING: Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped befor e you do any work or making any adjustments on the saw . Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury . TRANSPOR TING AND STORING See Figure 41. ï® Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running. The chain saw should always be idle before storing or transporting. ï® Always place the chain cover on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain. ï® Clean the chain saw thoroughly before stor- ing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that is locked and/or inaccessible to children. ï® Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
20 - English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Moto r runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Check chain tension f or over tight condition 2. Chain oil tank empty . 1. Chain tension too tight. 2. Check guide bar and chain assembly . 3. Check guide bar and chain for damage. 1. T e n s i o n c h a i n . R e f e r t o C h a i n T ension earlier in this manual. 2. Check oil tank. 1. Retension chain, Refer to Chain T ension earlier in this manual. 2. Refer to Assembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual. 3. In spe ct gui de ba r an d ch ai n fo r damage. 1-800-932-3188 www.sears.com/craftsman CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Craftsman ® Help Line! Y our product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensur e your complete satisfaction.
i B A Fig. 1 A A Fig. 2 A - Kickback danger zone (zona de peligro de contragolpe) Fig. 3 A - Rotational kickback (contragolpe rotatorio) A - Pull (tirón) B - Push (empujón) B L K C D F G H E I A J A - Chain cover (tapa de la cadena) B - Chain oil tank cap (tapa del tanque del aceite de la cadena) C - Bar (barra) D - Chain (cadena) E - Hand guard (protección de la mano) F - Battery pack (not included) (paquete de pilas [no viene incluido]) Fig.4 G - Hex key (llave hex agonal) H - Hex key storage area (compartimiento de la llave hex agonal) I - T rigger (gatillo) J - T rigger lock-out button (botón de seguro del gatillo) K - Front handle (mango delantero) L - Rear handle (mango posterior)
ii Fig. 5 A - Batter y port (receptáculo de las pilas) B - Latches (pestillos) C - Batter y pack (paquete de pilas) Fig. 6 C B A A B Fig. 7 A - T rigger lock-out button (botón de seguro del gatillo) B - T rigger (gatillo) CHAIN LINE PLANO DE LA CADENA Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 B A Fig. 11 A - Chain Line (plano de la cadena) B - Straight arm position (posición con el brazo recto) PLANNED P A TH OF SAFE RETREA T 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF F ALL TRA YECTORIA DE RETIRADA SEGURA A 135º DE LA LÃNEA PLANEADA DE CAÃDA DEL ÃRBOL A - Planned line of fall (lÃnea planeada de caÃda) B - Safe retreat zone (zona de retirada segura) A B 90° Fig. 12
iii A B 45° 45° 90° 135° 135° B Fig. 13 A - Planned line of fall (lÃnea planeada de caÃda) B - Safe retreat zone (zona de retirada segura) A C B Fig. 14 A - Hinge 2 in. or 1/10 dia (bisagra 51 mm [2 pulg.] ó 1/10 del diám.) B - Back cut 2 in. (corte trasero 51 mm [2 pulg.]) C - Notch - approx. 1/3 diameter of trunk (muesca - aprox. 1/3 del diámetro del tronco) Fig. 15 C A A B A A - Back cut (corte trasero) B - Hinge (bisagra) C - Notch (muesca) Fig. 16 A - Wedge (cuña) Fig. 17 A - Kickback (contragolpe) Fig. 18 Fig. 19 B A C LOG SUPPORTED A T ONE END TRONCO APOY ADO POR UN EXTREMO LOG SUPPORTED A T BOTH ENDS TRONCO APOY ADO POR AMBOS EXTREMOS A C B A B A - Finishing cut (corte final) B - LOAD (carga) C - 1st cut 1/3 dia (primer corte, 1/3 del diám.) A - Underbucking (tronzado por abajo) B - Overbucking (tronzado por arriba) Fig. 20
iv Fig. 21 A - Second cut (segundo corte) B - Load (carga) C - First cut 1/3 diameter (primer corte 1/3 del diámetro) D - Finishing cut (corte final) D C A B CUT LIMBS ONE A T A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT CORTE UNA RAMA A LA VEZ Y DEJE RAMAS DE SOPORTE BAJO EL ÃRBOL HAST A QUE ESTà CORT ADO EL TRONCO 2 3 4 1 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 A - Springpole (pértiga) H D G I F E B A C B A A A - Adjusting pin (pasador de ajuste) B - Sprocket (rueda dentada) C - Chain tension pin hole (orificio del pasador de tensado de la cadena) D - Chain (cadena) E - Chain cover (tapa de la cadena) F - Chain cover screw (tornillo de tensado de la cadena) G - Washer (arandela) H - Bar (barra) I - Retaining pin (pasador de retención) Fig. 24 Fig. 25 A - Chain drive links (eslabones de impulsión de la cadena) B - Bar groove (ranura de la barra) Fig. 26 A - Chain tensioning screw (tornillo de tensado de la cadena) A LIFT THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR UP TO CHECK FOR SAG LEV ANTE LA PUNT A DE LA BARRA GUÃA P ARA REVISAR LA HOLGURA DE LA CADENA A Fig. 27 A - Hex key (llave hex agonal) Fig. 28
v A - Cutting corner (esquina de corte) B - T op plate (placa superior) C - Rivet hole (orificio del remache) D - Heel (talón) E - Gullet (garganta) F - T oe (puntera) G - Depth gauge (calibre de profundidad) H - Side Plate (placa lateral) A H G F E D C B Fig. 31 INCORRECT SIDE PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO INCORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA LA TERAL B A 80° CORRECT SIDE PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO CORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA LA TERAL A A A B Fig. 32 A - Check for wear or damage (revise para ver si hay desgaste o daños) APPROX. .050 in. Aprox . 0.050 pulg. (1.25 mm) FLA TS / PAR TES PLANAS Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 A - Left hand cutters (dientes de corte izquierdos) B - Right hand cutters (dientes de corte derechos) Fig. 35 30° CORRECT TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO CORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA SUPERIOR INCORRECT TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE ÃNGULO INCORRECTO DE LIMADURA DE LA PLACA SUPERIOR B A Fig. 36 A - Less than 30° (menos de 30°) B - More than 30° (más de 30°) A - Hook (gancho) B - Backward slope (pendiente hacia atrás) Fig. 37 A - Raker clearance (.025 in.) (espacio libre de los dientes limpiadores 0.025 pulg. [0.6 mm]) Fig. 38 B A A - Depth gauge jointer (igualador de calibres de profundidad) B - Flat file (lima plana)
vi Fig. 39 A A - Restore original shape by rounding the front (restablezca la forma original redondeando la parte frontal) A Fig. 40 A - Lubricating hole (orificio de lubricación) Fig. 41
21 - English Key Part No. Number Description Qty . 1 31119329G Chain Oil T ank Cap Assembly .......................................................................... 1 2 32901329G Hex Key (5 mm) ................................................................................................ 1 3 34116329G Chain Cover ...................................................................................................... 1 4 31115329G Bar Cover Assembly ......................................................................................... 1 5 6958301 or 690583002 Chain ................................................................................................................ 1 6 3290875G Retaining Ring .................................................................................................. 1 7 33302102G Washer .............................................................................................................. 1 8 33902102G Sprocket ........................................................................................................... 1 9 34202329G Housing Bar Pad .............................................................................................. 1 10 34103329G Rear Lock Plate ................................................................................................ 1 11 33303155G Front Lock Plate ............................................................................................... 1 12 33303329G Adjusting Pin .................................................................................................... 1 13 33201155G Adjusting Screw................................................................................................ 1 14 671834006 Bar (10 in.) ........................................................................................................ 1 15 1425301 Charger (Item No. 9 11041) ............................................................................... 1 16 130279003 or 130279005 Battery Pack (Item No. 9 11375) ........................................................................ 1 17 31121329G Hand Guar d Assembly ..................................................................................... 1 18 3220107G Scr ew (M4.2 x 14 mm) ...................................................................................... 2 19 32215301G Scr ew (M6 x 35 mm) ......................................................................................... 1 20 099949001904 Logo Label ........................................................................................................ 1 21 940654093 W ar ning Label ................................................................................................... 1 22 099949001902 Battery Warning Label 987000680 Operatorâ s Manual ............................................................................................ 1 SEE BACK P AGE FOR P ARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS P ARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN CHAINSAW â MODEL NUMBER 315.341300 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence r egarding your CHAINSA W or when ordering r epair parts. 6 7 2 21 20 3 8 10 9 1 15 17 22 11 12 13 16 18 14 5 4 19 ®
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