Craftsman 071-43983 Owner's Manual

Operator’s ManualModel No. 172.43983 10-In. Bar9 Amp/1.5 Peak HP MotorElectricAdjustablePole Saw/Chain Saw• WARRANTY• SAFETY• UNPACKING• ASSEMBLY•

1918ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. CAUTION: The chain saw is NOT supplied filled with oil. It is essential to

2120ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ADJUSTING POLE LENGTHOPERATION POWER ON/OFFA cam levered collet is used to hold the pole in position at any exten

2322OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont.KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON THIS SAW(see also pages 10 and 11 for details)This saw has a low-kickback chain and re

2524OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont.INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR BASICFELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-CUTTING (see Figures A, B, C,

2726OPERATION FOR POLE SAW cont.2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw (See Fig. 19). Use firm g

2928MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW cont. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW cont.3. Maintain chain saw with care. • Never expose saw to rai

3031TROUBLE SHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSEChain saw fails to operateNo powerMains socket faultyExtension cord damagedCheck powerUse another socketChec

32 33PARTS LISTModel No. 172.43983 10-In. Bar9 Amp/1.5 Peak HP MotorElectricAdjustable Pole Saw/Chain SawPARTS LISTThe model number will be found on

3SAFETY SYMBOLSWarranty……………………………...……………..Page 2Safety Symbols……………………...

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 WARNING: If correctly used, this electric Pole Saw/Chain Saw is an efficienttool to use; if used i

7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.6Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has m

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.8 WARNING: NEVER reach under the Chain Saw (chain area) until you haveunplugged POLE SAW/Chain

1110SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.ADDITIONAL RULESFOR SAFE OPERATION cont.ADDITIONAL RULESFOR SAFE OPERATION cont. 4. Wear safet

1312SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.ADDITIONAL RULESFOR SAFE OPERATION cont.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.ADDITIONAL RULESFOR SAFE OPERATION cont. WARNING: T

DESCRIPTION 14KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWYour Chain Saw has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected to a120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY power

1716ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS The pole saw/chain saw is intended for wood: sawing of trees, tree trunks, branches,wooden beams, planks, etc. Cuts can