Craftsman 172.452470 Operator's Manual

Replacing/ChangingChainAnd Guide Bar Fig. 23Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen orwhen chain stops.Only use replacement chain noted in this manual.Inspect Guide Bar before replacing chain.A worn or damaged Guide Bar is unsafe and will damagechain. It will also make cutting harder.Fit the chain and guide bar as described in"Assembly and Tensioning Chain", (See pages 16 and 17). The circular groove of theguide bar will wear particularly on the lower edge with time. When replacing the chain turnthe chain bar 180 ° to allow even wear, thus extending chain bar life.Check Drive Sprocket. If it is worn out or damaged due to strain,have it exchanged by an authorized service dealer.If The Chain Bar Is Worn Out Or Damaged, take the chain tensioning catch off the bar byloosing the screw counter-clockwise. Then fit the tensioning catch into the new bar by tighteningthe screw clockwise. The catch protrude (1) must be fitted into the bar hole. (See Fig. 23)SHARPENING SAW CHAINA WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injuryor death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain. Cuttingedges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.Keep chain sharp.Your saw will cut faster and more safely. A dull chain will cause unduesprocket, Guide Bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force chain into wood and cuttingcreates only sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull.JLUBRICATE SPROCKETZ_ WARNING: Wear heavy duty gloves when performing any maintenanceor service to this tool. Always unplug the tool before performing any serviceor maintenance on this tool.Note: It is not necessary to remove the chain or bar when lubricating the sprocket.1. Clean the bar and sprocket.2. Using a grease gun, insert the tip of the gun into thelubrication hole and inject grease until it appears at theoutside edge of the sprocket tip. (See Fig. 24 )3. To rotate the sprocket release the chain stop and pull the chainby hand until the ungreased side of the sprocket is in line withthe grease hole. Repeat the lubrication procedure.JFig. 24EN: Injecting grease to lubricateES: Inyectando grasa para lubricarClean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a soft brush and clean cloth.DO NOT use water, solvents or polishes.Remove all debris, especially from the motor cooling vents.Remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use.Clean the area under the cover plate, the drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using a soft brush.Clean oil outlet with a clean cloth.* If the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of time, clean chain and chain bar.STORE IN A SECURE, DRY PLACE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.Do not place other objects on the chain saw.* To prevent oil leakage, ensure machine is left in a horizontal position.o When storing machine in original packaging the oil tank must be completely emptied.30SYMPTOMChain saw fails to operateChain saw operatesintermittentlyDry chainKickback Brake/RunDown BrakeChain/chain bar overheatsChain saw rips, vibrates,does not saw properlyPOSSIBLEKickback brake is activatedNo powerMains socket faultyExtension cord damagedExtension cord damagedLoose connectionInternal wiring defectiveOn/Off defectiveNo oil in reservoirVent in oil filler cap cloggedOil passage cloggedBrake does not stop chainNo oil in reservoirVent in oil filler cap cloggedOil passage cloggedChain is over tensionedDull chainChain tension too looseDull chainChain worn outChain teeth are facing in thewrong directionCAUSEPull hand guard back in position 1 (See Fig. 9)Check powerUse another socketCheck cord, replaceCheck cord, replaceContact service agentContact service agentContact service agentRefill oilClean capClean oil passage outletContact service agentRefill oilClean capClean oil passage outletAdjust locking knobSharpen chain or replaceAdjust locking knobSharpen chain or replaceReplace chainReassemble with chain incorrect directionNever use tools with defective On/Off switches or defective Kickback brake (Hand Guard).In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline or qualified service dealer or repair center.VoltageAmpsBar lengthChain speedOil tank capacityChainpitchNumber of chain linksChaingaugeChainBarWeight (chain & bar included)Protection classModel 172.452470120V~60Nz14A16"12m/e5.07 oz.(t 50ml)3/8"570.05"Oregon®: 16" (91PX057X)Oregon® : 16" (160SDEA041)10.6 Ibsr_/llNEED MORE HELP?You'[[ find the answer and more on managemyhorae.com - for free!• Find this and art your other product manuats online.- Get answers from our team of home experts.= Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home.= Rnd information and tools to hel.p with home projects.manage home 31brought to you by Sears

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