Owner`s manual

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4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. Refer to
page 21 for carburetor adjustment instruc-
tions if the chain does not stop.
5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob-
ject. inspect the unit and repair or replace
parts as necessary.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW
SAFELY
1. Never carry your saw while climbing. Both
hands are needed for safe climbing.
2. carry the unit with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and chain to the rear, and the muf-
fler away from your body.
°-_3iCarry the saw with_,,guide bar and chain
covered, preferably with an appropriate scab-
bard.
4. Allow your saw to cool completely before
transporting in any vehicle or storing in any
enclosure.
5. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more
than 30 days.
6. Store in a dry area outof the reach of children
and away from where fuel vapors can reach
an open flame from hot water heaters; fur-
naces, etc.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
A.
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INTRODUCTION :.....
The_information found in this manual.will help
you properly prepare your chain saw -for use,
understand how to operate your saw safely, and
perform maintenance required to keep your unit
in top working condition.
Your saw has been designed with safety in mind
and includes the following safety features, as
standard equipment:
Handguard
Lo Kick Guide Bar
Guard Link Chain
The chain saw should never be operated unless
these devices are properly installed on the unit.
The Lo Kick Guide Bar and Guard Link Chain
have been designed to help reduce.the incident
of KICKBACK. You should thoroughly read and
_understand the section, "CONTROLLING
KICKBACK" on page 11 before operating the
saw.
STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS
_Your Saw has; been; furnished with an'approved
Spark AFestorScreen which is required in some
areas bylaw. You are legally responsible for see-
ing that the Spark Arrestor is properly main-
tained in these areas. Failure to do so could sub-
ject you to liability or to a fine. See Spark Ar-
restor maintenance, page 19.
Check with your state conservation or forestry
department about regulations concerning oper-
ating your saw on forest, brush, or grass covered
areas. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Maine, Washington and Oregon re-
quire many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler by
law. Such laws require fitting your saw with an
additional muffler heat shield.
A shield which meets these requirements can be
purchased at your Sears Service Center as an
optional accessory kit. Ask for Muffler Heat
Shield Kit, Repair Part No. 69037.
C. CARTONCONTENTS
After you unpack 1he carton:"
1. Check the contents against the list below.
2. Examine the items for damage.
3. Notify your SEARS store immediately if a part
is missing or damaged.
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CARTON CONTENTS
Key. No.
1 Powerhead
2 Guide Bar
3 8 oz. can 2-cycle Engine Oil
Loose parts Bag (Not Shown)
LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS
Qty.
Owners' Manual (Not Shown) 1
4 Handguard !
5 Cap- Handguard 1
6 Screw- Handguard 3
7 Chain 1
8 Bar Adjusting Tool 1