Craftsman 316.341070 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual®3.5 HP. 16-1N.ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWModel No. 316.341070CAUTION: Before using thisproduct, read this manual andfollow all safety ru

WARNING: without the bar andchain properly installed.STOPPING INSTRUCTIONSThe saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger isreleased. To restar

FELLINGFelling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees upto 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in asingle cut. Larger trees req

Fig. 11LIMBINGLimbing a tree is the process of removing the branchesfrom a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs (A) untilafter the log is bucke

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEPerform these required maintenance procedures at the fre-quency stated in the table. These procedures should alsobe a part of any

REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR,_ I_AI I'l'll_lkl. Disconnect the chain%,/rlU/l%Jll, saw from powersource before checking or adjusting thechan saw t

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENTtive gloves whenhand ng the saw cha n.Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important andmust be checked before startin

CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATIONAdequate lubrication of the saw chain during cutting oper-ations is essential to minimize friction with the guide bar.Your ch

CHAIN BRAKE® TESTBefore cutting with your saw, the Chain Brake@ should betested as follows:A. Make sure the Chain Brake@ is disengaged (Fig. 26).B. Pl

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCEFrequent lubrication of the guide bar is required. Propermaintenance of the guide bar, as explained in this section,is essential

CHAIN MAINTENANCEWARNING: Un,essyouhaveexperience and spe-cialized training for dealing with kickback(see Safety Precautions), always use a low-kickba

WarrantySafety RulesStarting/Stopping InstructionsOperationMaintenancePage 2Pages 3-9Page 10Pages 11-12Page 13-19Troubleshooting Page 20Repair Pa_s Pa

CAUSE1. Unit is unplugged2. GFCI in outlet has tripped (if used)ACTION1. Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electricaloutlet2. Reset GFCINO

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Repair Protection AgreementsCongratulations on making a smart purchase.Your new Craftsman ® product is designed andmanufactured for years of dependabl

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theirexplanations, deserve your careful atten

• Donotoperateachainsawthatisdamaged,improperlyadjusted,ornotcompletelyandsecurelyassembled.Besurethatthesaw'schainstopsmovingwhenthetriggerisrel

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand? Seriousinjury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any com-bination of these p

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS (CONT'D)• CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good condi-tion, with a cord that is heavy enough to carry the cur-

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLSThis operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product

1611108141218CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS1. REAR HANDLE2. OIL RESERVOIR CAP3. TRIGGER START/STOP SWITCH4. SPROCKET COVER5. BAR BOLT KNOB6. CHAIN TENSION RING7

KICKBACK SPECIFICSWARNING: Kickback can lead todangerous loss ofcontrol of the chain saw and result in seriousor fatal injury to the saw operator or t