Craftsman 138.98946, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...RTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto Customer Help Line 1 888 266 7096 Tetefono de atenci6n al consumidor 1 888 266 7096 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman Visite el sitio web de Craftsman www sears com craftsman Save this ma...

Page 2: ...web site www craftsman com This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 GARANTiA COMPLETA DE CUATRO ANOS CRAFTSMAN _ Este podadora de setos tiene garantfa...

Page 3: ...saw by the front han dle with the unit stopped and the guide bar and saw chain positioned to the rear When transporting your chain saw use the appro priate chain cover Never let anyone use your chain saw who has not received adequate instructions in its proper use This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws Before you start the unit make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object ...

Page 4: ...erious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury The following precautions should be fol lowed to minimize kickback Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle with ...

Page 5: ...ended Always use the right product for your applica tion The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only Never use the chain saw to cut plastic masonry or non wood building mate rials Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended Store idle chain saw when not in use Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children When storing chain saw remove batter...

Page 6: ...se of a dropped or damaged battery immediately Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition such as a pilot light To re duce the risk of serious personal injury never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemicals If exposed flush with water immediately Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location Following this rule...

Page 7: ...r Kickback Rotational The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch Lock out button A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated Low Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements...

Page 8: ...em and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer SYMBOL A 0 NAME Safety Alert Read Operator s Manual Wet Conditions Alert Wear Eye and Head Protection Operate With Two Hands One Handed Kickback Bar Nose Contact Wear Gloves DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Indicates a potential personal injury hazard To reduce the risk of injury user mu...

Page 9: ...s Direct Current Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft away Pour bar and chain lubricant into oil tank where indicated Do not use any other fluids This product uses lithium ion or nickel cadmium batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste authority for informatio...

Page 10: ...sional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW See figure 4 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules 10 English ...

Page 11: ...e serious personal injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts A A A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless Remem ber that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked...

Page 12: ... battery pack aligns with groove in chain saw s battery port and latches snap in place properly Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components CAUTION Remove battery pack from unit Fill oil tank with Craftsman Bar and Chain Lubricant before starting the chain saw Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar and chain CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See figure 6 Use Craft...

Page 13: ...s up to 5 in in diameter only PREPARATION FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See figure 8 10 Refer to GENERAL SAFETY RULES earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection Hold the saw firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain ...

Page 14: ...the chain to stop If you run the saw without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur to the chain bar and unit Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS Cut only wood or materials made from wood no sheet metal no plastics no masonry no non wood building materials Never allow children to operate the saw Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this O...

Page 15: ... of fall The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall Before felling is started consider the force and direction of the wind the lean and balance of the tree and the location of large limbs These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall The chain saw opera...

Page 16: ... not touch the chain The wedges can be driven in little by little to help jack the tree over As tree starts to fall stop the chain saw and put it down immediately Retreat along the cleared path but watch the action in case something falls your way Be alert for overhead limbs or branches that may fall and watch your footing BUCKING See figure 17 18 Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree...

Page 17: ...nst the log exert light pressure upward During underbucking the saw will tend to push back at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See figure 19 When the log is supported along its entire length it should be cut from the top or overbucking When the log is supported on one end cut 1 3 the diameter from the underside or underbucking ...

Page 18: ...site the branch you are cutting PRUNING See figure 22 Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree Work slowly keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet Do not cut from a ladder this is extremely dangerous Leave this operation for professionals Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held higher i...

Page 19: ...eplaced Please call 1 888 266 7096 or contact an authorized service center for assistance Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc _ WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based prod ucts penetrating oi...

Page 20: ...d or serious injury REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN WARNING Remove the battery pack from the chain saw and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work or mak ing any adjustments on the saw Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury _IL WARNING The safety instructions in this section are to protect the user from serious personal injury _IL WARNING Always wear ...

Page 21: ... when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but it can be turned by hand without binding CHAIN TENSION See figure 29 30 Stop the motor before setting the chain ten sion Make sure the guide bar screw is loos ened to finger tight turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain Refer to Re placing Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for additional information A ...

Page 22: ... Too low increases the potential for kickback Not low enough decreases cutting ability If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood have service dealer sharpen chain NOTE Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indi cated have the drive sprocket repla...

Page 23: ...lders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle LESS THAN 30 For Cross Cutting MORE THAN 30 Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly SiDE PLATE ANGLE See figure 36 CORRECT 80 Produced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder HOOK Grabs and dulls quickly Increases potential of KICKBACK Results from using a file with diameter too small or file hel...

Page 24: ...e 40 When the guide bar shows signs of wear re verse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a nor mal process of bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar...

Page 25: ...rk or making any adjustments on the saw Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury TRANSPORTING AND STORING See figure 41 Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running The chain saw should always be idle before storing or transporting Always place the chain cover on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw Use caution to avoid ...

Page 26: ...tension too tight 2 Checkguidebarandchain assembly 3 Checkguidebarandchain for damage 1 Retension chain Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual 2 Refer to Assembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual 3 Inspect guide bar and chain for damage CALLUSFIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Craftsman Help Line Your product has been fully tested prior to...

Page 27: ...ASHER 10 34106587 TENSION KNOB 11 32202391 SCREW ST3 5X12 F 12 34108420 TENSION KNOB CLIP 13 3220313A SCREW 14 3221198 SCREW M4X 14 15 32911301A SPRING WASHER 16 33101420 GEAR BOX COVER 17 32104154 6000 BEARING 18 3210111 BEARING 19 34201420 OIL OUTLET TUBE 20 31100329 OIL PUMP ASSY 21 3290186A WASHER 22 3220811 SCREW M4X16 23 34202420 OIL TUBE 24 32208159 1 SPRING 25 34104581 OIL TANK 26 34107583...

Page 28: ...587 32901115 34104978 34103587 33200587 34111587 3220313A 32207159 1 33305420 33904159 33301587 32201329 31100581 2 31101420 1 34114155 3 PARTS LIST Description Qty SCREW M4X9 2 SPRING WASHER GEAR BOX BEARING MOTOR GEARING RIGHT HOUSING SPRING SWITCH KNOB SWITCH TRIGGER SPRING SWITCH LEFT HOUSING INNER VELLET SCREW WASHER BOARD MOTOR COVER SCREW 12 HANDLE SCREW SCREW BATTERY ASSY ORNAMENT BOARD PI...