Craftsman 316.34107 - Manual (Page 10)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Never operate the saw
without the bar and
chain properly installed.
WARNING:
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is
released. To restart the motor, you will have to depress the
LOCK/OFF button and squeeze the trigger.
1.
NOTE: The saw chain requires lubrication when in use to
minimize friction with the guide bar. The oil tank
holds 4.5 ozs of oil, enough to lubricate the chain for
12-15 minutes of sawing. We recommend using
Craftsman Bar and Chain Lubricant, which contains
additives to reduce friction wear and reduce resin
residue formations.
NOTE: Your chain saw is equipped with an Automatic Oiler
system and is the ONLY source of lubrication for the
bar and chain.
2.
Be certain the Chain Brake® is disengaged before
starting unit (Fig. 4). Disengage it by pulling backward
toward the motor.
3. Hook the extension cord to the extension cord retainer (A)
(Fig. 5) that is built into the rear handle. This will prevent
the cord from pulling out of the handle. Double the exten-
sion cord, about a foot from the end, and insert it through
the hole at the end of the handle. Hook the loop formed by
doubling the cord over the tab. Gently tug on the cord to
ensure that it is firmly retained in the saws handle. Plug the
receptacle end of the extension cord into the tool’s power
supply cord.
4. Perform Chain Brake Test which is located in the
Maintenance and Repair Instructions.
5. Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the front
handle (DO NOT HOLD CHAIN BRAKE®) and the right
hand holding the rear handle. Thumbs and fingers should
encircle both handles (Fig. 6).
6. With your right thumb, push forward the LOCK/OFF but-
ton (C) on the top of the rear handle, and at the same
time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw, release the
trigger (Fig. 7).
NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the
LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and
the motor is running. The LOCK/OFF button is a
safety device to avoid accidental starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
The oil reservoir level
should be frequently
checked during operation to avoid starving
the bar and chain of lubrication.
CAUTION:
Ensure the extension
cord is of the proper
size and type for your saw.
WARNING:
Make sure the exten-
sion cord does not
come in contact with the guide bar and saw
chain.
WARNING:
Oil Cap
Oil Reservoir
Inspection Spot
A
C
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fill the oil reservoir with correct chain and bar oil (Fig. 3). Use
a funnel, wipe up any spills and make sure no dirt gets into
the tank.