Craftsman 172.43983 Operator's Manual

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Warranty ............................................................................................ Page 2Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Page 3Safety Instructions ................................................................................ Pages 4 - 13Unpacking ........................................................................................ Page 13Description ......................................................................................... Pages 14 - 15Assembly and Adjustments .................................................................. Pages 16 - 20Operation .............................................................................................. Pages 20 - 27Maintenance/Trouble Shooting ............................................................... Pages 27 - 30Parts Lists............................................................................................ Pages 31 - 33CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTYFOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, this product is warranted againstdefects in material or workmanship.WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.For warranty coverage details or to obtain free replacement,visit the web site: www.craftsman.comThis warranty does not cover the bar and chain, which are expendable parts thatcan wear out from normal use within the warranty period.This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial servicesor if rented to another person.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179NOTE: Chain and Bar Oil is not included. BEFORE using this Chain Saw,do not forget to purchase Craftsman Bar & Chain Oil, SAE30.z_ WARNING: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden toolscontain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:• Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do thistype of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:• Work in a well=ventilated area• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masksthat are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.c osIntertek3(}25736SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possibledangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve yourcareful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, bythemselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they giveare no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.,_ WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in thismanual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER,""WARNING," and "CAUTION" before using this rotary tool. Failure to followall instructions listed in this manual may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious personal injury.SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING,_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: indicates DANGER, WARNING, ORCAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.DANGER: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.This signal word is to be limited to the mostextreme situations. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk offire, electric shock, and personal injury.,_ WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury. Always follow the safety precautions toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.,_ CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in minor or moderate injury.Damage Prevention and Information MessagesThese inform the user of important information and/or instructions that couldlead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Eachmessage is preceded by the word "NOTE," as in the example below:NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructionsare not followed._, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairsshould be performed by a qualified service technician._lk WARNING: The operation of any power tools canresult in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginningpower tool operation, always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shield and a full face shield when needed. Werecommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is markedto comply with ANSI Z87.1 shields.