Craftsman 71.74295 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Figure4

Rotatethesocketheadscrewonthe

frontofthesawheadclockwisetotake

uptheslackinthechain.(seefigure2

frompreviousstep)

Replacethesprocketcover,barclamp

andsocketheadscrewsinthatorder.

Adjustthetensiononthechainbefore

use.

ADJUSTINGSAW CHAIN TENSION

With the battery removed from the

power handle, pull the center of the

chain away from the bar at the center

of the bar with your fingers (always

wear gloves). The tension is correct

when you can pull the chain 1/8"

from the bar and it snaps back when

released. (see figure 5) The chain

should not sag away from the bar.

front of the saw head to loosen or

tighten the chain as needed. When the

chain is the correct tension, tighten the

two socket head screws that hold the

bar clamp in place.

Do not over-tighten the chain as this

will lead to premature wear of the

chain and bar. Over-tightening can

also reduce battery life and cause the

circuit breaker to trip.

Check the tension on the chain often

when it is new. New chain stretches in

the initial few hours of use.

OILING THE CHAIN

Oil the chain before each use with

unused SAE30 weight motor oil or saw

chain oil. Lubricate the chain along its

entire length.

CONNECTING POLE SAW

ATTACHMENTTO THE POWER

HANDLE

Be sure to follow the following safety

precautions when attaching and

detaching tools from the power handle.

Remove the battery from the handle

before attaching or detaching tools.

Never touch the control switches on

the power handle when attaching and

detaching tools

To attach the pole to the power

handle:

1. Twist the lock ring on the power

handle to the unlocked position. (see

figure 6)

Figure 5

To adjust the chain tension, loosen the

socket head screw that hold the bar

clamp.

Turn the socket head screw on the

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