PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
A. GETTING READY
1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARE-
FULLY.YourOperator's Manual hasbeen developed
tohelpyou prepare your saw for use and to unders-
tand itssafe operation: Itis important that youread
:yourman ualcompletely to becomefamiliar withthe
unit before you begin assembly.
2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
a. Protective Gloves.
b. V=Inch wrench or equivalent.
c. Screwdriver
d. Bar and Chain Lubricant (see page 9).
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B. POWER SOURCE AND EXTENSION CORD
1.,POWER SOURCE
Use only an A.C. voltage supply identical to that
shown on thename plate_ofthe sawto power this
•.chain saw.
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Z_WARNING
All electrical repairs to this saw, including housing,
switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosedand repairedby
your_Sears Service Center or nearest Sears store.
Failure to do so can cause the double Insulation
construction to become Ineffective andresuit in
serious personal injury,
2. EXTENSION CORD
a. The extension cord used to reach the power
source must be:
1.) Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor
use. The suffix,W-A, must be includedon the
cord label.
2.) Hemty enoughto oarryths current frem the
power source to the distance st which the
saw Is to be used. Otherwise, lossof power
and Dyerheating can occur causing damage
to lhe unit. Refer toRgure 6for minimumwire
gauge recommendations.
3.) In good condition. Cord insulation must be
intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug
connectors must be undamaged.
_. Suitable extension cords are available at your
Sears Retail or Catalog Store.
I AMP7
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 F_.
120 16 14 12
A.W.G. A.W.G. A.W.G.
Figure 6
3. IMPORTANT POINTS
a._Seeurethe:toolcord to the extension cord as
shown in_FigureT toprevent diseonnection.
borDo not abuse cords. Never carry saw by the
powercord oryank it todisconnect.Keeptoolcord
and extensioncordaway fromheat, oil, and sharp
edges.
<:. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body con*
tact withany grounded conductor,such as metal
pipes and wire fences.
d. Avoid entanglement. Keep cords clear of
operator, saw chain, _nd branches at all times.
e. Avoiddangeroussituations, Donotexposethe
saw to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or
explosive locations.
L Inspect extension cords before each use.
Replace before usingthe saw if damaged.
g. Inspect chain saw cord before each use. Donot
use the unit with a damaged cord, Take the unit
to a Sears _ervice Center for repairs.
SECURE TOOL CORDTO
EXTEHS{ONCOP,[},
Figure7
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