Craftsman CMCCSP20 - Maintenance, Repairs, Accessories, and Registration; General Maintenance, Repair, and Accessory Safety; Tool Cleaning and Registration Benefits

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ENGLISH
When detaching the assemblies, whether it is in the two
assembly or three assembly mode, always detach the saw
head assembly
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first. To do this, rest the handle assembly
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on the ground and grasp the center of the saw head
assembly with one hand as shown in FigureM. Use your
other hand to loosen the threaded sleeve and then pull the
two halves apart. Repeat this process if the center extension
wasattached.
Fig.M
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. O)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
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and one hand on the foam gripper
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.
Fig.O
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Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personalinjury.
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CAUTION: Always reduce the tension off the chain
again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage
the pole saw.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a pole saw that is damaged or
improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
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stops moving
when the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide
bar
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or saw chain when the motor is operating or the
battery is attached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning
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WARNINGS:
• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
• Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection.
Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
• Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support
while using the pole saw. Always avoid any position
which can cause you to loose your balance and cause
severe injury.
• Keep other persons at least 50' (15 m) from the work
area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
• Do not extend pole saw switch handle above
shoulderheight.
OPERATION
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. N)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
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into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
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and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of thismanual.
Fig.N
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