Craftsman 944.514610 - Manual (Page 10)

Coupler
Primary Hole
OPERATING POSITION
Guide Recess
Locking/'
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft Button
3. Push the attachrriGnt into the cou­
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock­
wise.
A WARNING: Make sure the lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri­
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank before
use (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz./136 ml).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause over­
heating shown by smoke coming from
the chain and/or discoloration of the
bar. For maximum guide bar and
chain life, we recommend you use
Craftsman'® chain saw bar oil. If
Craftsman bar oil is not available, you
may use a good grade SAE 30 oi! until
you are able to obtain Craftsman
brand. The oil output is automatically
metered during operation.
• Never use waste oil for bar and
chain lubrication.
• Always stop the engine before re­
moving the oil cap.
iNSTALLiNG ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for
storage when attachment is not in
use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at­
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment
until the locking/release button
snaps into the hole.
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DANGER:
Do not extend arms
above shouiders while pruning. Do not
stand beneath branch being cut.
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WARNING:
Always wear head,
eye, hearing, foot and body protection
to reduce the risk of injury when oper­
ating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder
strap onto clamp, stand as shown and
check for the following:
• Extend your left arm and hold assist
handle with your left hand.
• Hold throttle grip with your right hand
with finger on throttle trigger.
• Keep engine end below waist level.
• Keep shoulder strap pad centered
on your left shoulder and danger
sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on your
left shoulder.
PRUNING
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WARNING:
Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other
branches or objects at the nose of the
guide bar when pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious injury.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly keeping both hands
firmly gripped on the pruner. Main­
tain secure footing and balance.
• Plan cut carefully. Check direction
branch will fall.
• Watch out for springpoles. Spring-
poles are small size limbs which can
catch the chain and whip toward you
or pull you off balance. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs
or slender material.
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