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OPERATOR'
MANUAL

MANUAL

DEL OPERADOR

T
40V LITHIUM-ION
40V LI-ION

CORDLESS

DE CADENA

CHAIN

SIN CABLE

Model No.
13 8.98 946
NQmero de modelo

13 8.98 946

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's
product.
_,

manual before using this

ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo
de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y
comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.

Customer
Help Line:
Tetefono de atenci6n
Sears,

Roebuck

Visit the Craftsman
Visite el sitio web

1-888-266-7096
al consumidor:

1-888-266-7096

and Co., 3333 Beverly
web

page:

de Craftsman

Rd., Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

USA

www.sears.com/craftsman
www.sears.com/craftsman

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ENGLISH

ESPANOL

[]

Warranty ......................................................................

[]

Garantia

[]

Introduction

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[]

Introducci6n

[]

General

Safety Rules ..............................................

3-5

[]

Reglas de seguridad

generales

[]

Specific

Safety Rules ..................................................

[]

Reglas de seguridad

especificas

[]

Glossary

of Terms .......................................................

[]

GIosario

[]

Symbols

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8-9

[]

Simbolos

[]

Features ....................................................................

[]

Caracteristicas

[]

Assembly

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[]

Armado

[]

Operation

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11-19

[]

Funcionamiento

[]

Maintenance

19-25

[]

Mantenimiento

[]

Troubleshooting

[]

Correcci6n

[]

Illustrated

[]

Pedidos

[]

Parts Ordering

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Parts List ..................................................

CRAFTSMAN

/ Service ..............................

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3-6

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de terminos ...................................................

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8-9

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11-19

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19-25

de problemas

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de piezas / Servicio

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Pag. posterior

Back Page

® FOUR YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR FOUR YEARS from the date of purchase, this Chain Saw is warranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. The battery and charger are warranted against such defects for two years from the purchase date.
Defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage
This warranty

details to obtain free replacement,

visit the web site: www.craftsman.com.

is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial

services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management

GARANTiA

COMPLETA

Corporation,

DE CUATRO

Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179

ANOS CRAFTSMAN

Este podadora de setos tiene garantfa por cualquier defecto en material o mano de obra DURANTE CUATRO
ANOS desde la fecha de compra.Las baterfas y el cargador tienen garantfa por cualquier defecto durante dos aSo
desde la fecha de compra. Los productos defectuosos se remplazaran sin cargo.
Para conocer los detalles sobre la cobertura
web: www.craftsman.com.

de la garantia para obtener un remplazo gratuito, visite el sitio

La garantfa pierde validez si este producto se utiliza mientras se prestan servicios comerciales o si se alquila a otra
persona. Esta garantfa le otorga derechos legales especfficos yes posible que tambien tenga derechos que varfan
seg0n el estado.
Sears Brands

Management

Corporation,

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failureto follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ

[] Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow in=
structions for lubricating and changing ac=
cessories. Inspect the battery charger cord
periodically, and if damaged, have it replaced
or repaired by an authorized service dealer.

ALL iNSTRUCTiONS

BASIC

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

[] Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. Serious injury
to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from
one=handed operation. A chain saw is intend=
ed for two-handed use.
[] Always be aware of what you are doing when
using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do
not operate the chain saw when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
[] Stay alert and pay attention
doing.
unit.

Use common

carry

sense when

the chain

using

saw by the front

dle with the unit stopped

chain

and the guide

[] Before
chain

use your
adequate

use. This applies

privately

owned

Check

to rentals

the
han-

[] To avoid accidental
unit with your finger

WARNING:

[] All chain
listed

binding

saw service,

in the operation

other

than the items

and maintenance
by your

sec-

nearest

[] Do not use in the rain, snow or wet condi-

tions.
[] Always maintain
overreach.

sure the saw

any object.

PROPOSITION

parts,

dealer unless other=
in this manual.

tions, should be performed
Craftsman
service dealer.

as well as

starting,
never carry the
on the switch trigger.

of moving

by an authorized
service
wise indicated elsewhere

bar

[] Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
not leave the unit running unattended.

for alignment

that it will operate
its intended function.

operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced

saws.

is not contacting

to determine
and perform

of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions
that may affect its

chain saw who
instructions
in its

you start the unit, make

CALIFORNIA

checked
properly

cover.

[] Never let anyone
has not received
proper

[] Check for damaged
parts. Any part or guard
that has been damaged
should be carefully

this

and saw chain positioned
to the rear. When
transporting
your chain saw, use the appropriate

[] Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should stop turn=
ing when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain turns after the switch trigger has been
released, have the unit serviced by your nearest Craftsman service dealer.

to what you are

[] Keep all parts of your body away from
saw chain when the unit is running.
[] Always

[] Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and
grease.

a proper

stance.

Do not

[] Do not adapt your powerhead

to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.

[] Do not cut vines

and/or

small

underbrush.

This product and substances

that may become

airborne from its use may contain

chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
3 - English

[] The following
precautions should
lowed to minimize kickback:

SAFETY APPAREL
[] Wear snug

fitting

clothing.

Always

wear

Hold the saw firmly

heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls,
jeans or chaps made of cut resistant
mate=
rial or ones that contain cut resistant
inserts.

the motor

your

hands.

[] Always

Secure

Do not wear jewelry,

wear

hair so it is above

eye protection

could

along
•

back

toward

the operator.

for an

serious

injury.

Do not rely exclusively

cut with the unit running

at full

speed.

Fully squeeze

trigger

jobs

free from

a steady

the switch

cutting

a basic understanding

can reduce
Sudden

or eliminate

surprise

[] Keep proper

and

speed.

upon

of kickback,

the element

contributes

footing

you

of surprise.

to accidents.

and balance

[] Do not cut above shoulder

at all times.

height or overreach

when cutting.
[] Follow the sharpening
and maintenance
structions
for the saw chain.

the safety devices built into the saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting
or injury.

Always

[] With

pinched along the top of the guide bar, the
guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward
the operator.
Either of these reactions
can
cause loss of saw control which can result

the saw.

,, Use only the replacement
guide bars and
low kickback
chains specified
by the manufacturer for the saw.

fast, reverse
bar up and

If the saw chain

you are
Do not

kickback.

the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to
and stop the chain

of the saw if

o Use replacement
parts such as low kickback chain and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated
with rotational

when the
at the upper

portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in

instant. The result is a lightning
reaction which kicks the guide

right hand

be hit while you are operating

maintain

1 - 3.

dig into the object

when

let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that

with side shields

[] WARNING:
Kickback
may occur
moving chain contacts
an object

control

o Make sure that the area in which
cutting is free from obstructions.

KICKBACK
See Figures

Place your

will help you maintain
kickback
occurs.

shoulder

marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1,
with head protection.

hands

fingers encircling
the chain saw handles.
A firm grip together
with a stiff left arm

short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Do not
wear loose fitting clothing,
which could be
drawn into the motor or catch the chain or underbrush.
level.

is running.

both

on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle with your thumbs and

Wear non-slip safety footwear.
Wear non-slip
heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and
to protect

with

be fol=

accident

4 - English

in=

[] Push

and Pull - This reaction

opposite

to the direction

force

the chain

ing where wood contact
operator
must be ready

is made.
to control

[] Do not use the chain
intended.

is always
is movThus, the
the PULL

[] Store

[] Do not operate
ladder,

a chain

rooftop

AREA

[] Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
before cleaning,
servicing,
storing, transport-

saw in a tree, on a

or scaffold;

ing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories
such as the bar and chain, or
when not in use.

this is extremely

dangerous.
[] Keep ALL children,

bystanders,

visitors,

animals out of the work area while
cutting with the chain saw.
NOTE:

The size of the work

and

starting

area depends

UNDERSTANDING
SAFETY DEVICES

LOW KICKBACK

the job being performed
as well as the size
tree or work piece involved.
For example,

The rakers

felling

can minimize

a tree requires

making
[] Never

bucking

a larger work

start cutting

[] Do not expose

area than

until you have a clear work
and a planned
tree. Cluttered

the chain

retreat
area invite

saw to rain.

[] Do not use the chain
locations.

saw in damp

[] Do not use the chain

saw near flammable

uids, gases,
sphere.
[] Use extreme

or in any type
caution

[] When

or wet

of explosive

when

cutting

brush and saplings,
because
rial may catch the saw chain
toward

liqatmo-

small

size

slender mateand be whipped

a limb that is under tension,

alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
[] Do not force

the chain

only.

Never

masonry

use the chain
or non=wood

zone.

of each cutter
reaction

from digging

in too deeply

Only use replacement

that is equivalent

to original

as low kickback

Low kickback

saw chain

the kickback

performance

Safety

Requirements)

sentative
specified

chain

is chain

or has

per ANSI

that has met

requirements

of ANSI

when

tested

on the repre-

sample of chain saws below
in ANSI B175.1 - 1991.

3.8 c.i.d.

As saw chains are sharpened
during their useful
life, they lose some of the low kickback
qualities
and extra caution should be used.

GUIDE

BARS

Generally,

guide

somewhat

lower

this operator's

saw to cut
building

the cutters

ahead

of a kickback

been certified
B175.1.

[] Always use the right product
for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting
plastic,
rials.

gauges)

bars with small
kickback

radius

tips have

potentials.

When making a replacement,
be sure to order
one of the Craftsman
bars listed for the saw in

saw. The job can be

performed
better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.

wood

SAW CHAIN

the force

at the kickback
chain

YOUR CHAIN SAW

B175.1 - 1991 (American
National Standard
for
Power Tools - Gasoline-Powered
Chain Saws-

you or pull you off balance.
cutting

(depth

preventing

cuts.

area, secure footing,
path from the falling
injuries.

not in use. Chain

When storing chain saw, remove battery and
place the chain cover on the bar and chain.

IN THE CUTTING/WORK

saw when

not

saw should be stored in a dry and high or
locked area out of the reach of children.

when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar,
and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
See Figure

idle chain

saw for purposes

mate-

5 - English

manual.

BATTERY SAFETY
[] Battery

operated

plugged

[] Batteries

can explode

source

of ignition, such

units do not have to be

into an electrical

outlet;

Be
unit is

ing, removing

material

ing accessories
such
when not in use.
[] A battery

pack must

from

with water

pack

used with

[] For best results,
be recharged

pack

may create

another

pack.

[] Under extreme
ditions, battery

Use battery

liquid

listed.

[] For use with 40 V nickel-cadmium

the risk of explosion

injury, Do not place battery
teries near fire or heat.

and 40

and possible

[] Do not crush,

drop or damage

Do not use a battery

battery

pack or charger

pack.

comes

in contact

with your skin,

wash

then neu=
If liquid

of batteries

in a fire. The cell

may explode.
Batteries should be recycled,
consult your local waste authority
for infor=

mation regarding
disposal
options.

available

recycling

and/or

[] When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small met=
al objects that can make a connection
from

that

has been dropped
or received a sharp blow.
A damaged
battery is subject to explosion.
Properly dispose of a dropped
battery immediately.

unit should

gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then seek im=
mediate
medical attention.

[] Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re =
leased electrolyte
is corrosive
and may cause
It may be toxic

battery

usage or temperature
con=
pack leakage may occur. If

[] Do not dispose

units or their bat=

damage to the eyes or skin.
swallowed.

your

the risk of elec-

immediately
with soap and water,
tralize with lemon juice or vinegar.

V lithium=ion
battery packs, see tool/appli=
ance/battery
pacWcharger
correlation
supple=
ment 988000-272.
[] To reduce

or wet location.

charged
in a location where the temperature
is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not
store outside or in vehicles.

only with

a risk of fire when

battery

only with charger

unit in a damp

Following
this rule will reduce
tric shock.

the specified
charger for the battery pack. A
charger that may be suitable for one type of
battery

immediately.

[] Do not charge

the unit, chang=

as the bar and chain,

light. To re=

open flame. An exploded
battery pack can
propel debris and chemicals.
If exposed,
flush

not operating.
[] Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
before cleaning,
servicing,
storing, transport=

as a pilot

of a

duce the risk of serious personal injury, never
use any cordless
product
in the presence
of

therefore,

they are always in operating
condition.
aware of possible
hazards even when

in the presence

one terminal to another.
pack terminals together
burns, or a fire.

or damaged

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS

6 - English

Shorting the battery
may cause sparks,

Bar Tip Guard
An attachment that may be provided on the end
of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end
of the guide bar from contacting the wood.
Bucking
The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log
into lengths.
Chain Saw Powerhead
A chain saw without the saw chain and guide
bar.
Clutch
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting
a driven member to and from a rotating source
of power.

Lock-out button
A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
operation of the switch until manually actuated.
Low-Kickback
Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991
when tested on a representative sample of chain
saws.

Normal Cutting Position
Those positions assumed in performing
bucking and felling cuts.

Drive Sprocket or Sprocket
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Felling
The process
Felling Back
The final cut
the opposite
undercut.

Kickback,
Rotational
The rapid upward and backward motion of the
saw which can occur when the moving saw
chain near the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or
branch.

of cutting down a tree.
Cut
in a tree felling operation made on
side of the tree from the notching

Front Handle
The support handle located at or toward the
front of the chain saw.

Notching Undercut
A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree's fall.
Oiler Control
A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.
Rear Handle
The support handle located at or toward the rear
of the saw.
Reduced

Front Handle Guard
A structural barrier between the front handle of
a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located
close to the hand position on the front handle.
Guide Bar
A solid railed structure that supports and guides
the saw chain.
Kickback
The backward or upward motion, or both of
the guide bar occurring when the saw chain
near the nose of the top area of the guide bar
contacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut.
Kickback,
Pinch
The rapid pushback of the saw which can
occur when the wood closes in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar.

the

Kickback

Guide

Bar

A guide bar which has been demonstrated
reduce kickback
significantly.

Replacement
Saw Chain
A chain that complies
with the kickback
performance
requirements
of ANSI B175.1-1991
when tested with specific chain saws. It may not
meet the ANSI performance
requirements
when
used with other saws.

Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut
the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is
supported by the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike)
The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling
or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain
position while sawing.
Switch
A device that when operated will complete or
interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor
of the chain saw.
Switch Linkage
The mechanism that transmits
trigger to the switch.

7 - English

motion from a

The following
this product.

signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoid=
ed, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
could result in death or serious injury.

which, if not avoided,

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

which, if not avoided,

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol)
suit in property damage.

Some

of the following

meaning.
safer.

Proper

symbols

interpretation

of these

@
@
@
®
@

will allow

Safety

Alert

Wet Conditions

Please

study

you to operate

them

that may re=

and learn their

the product

better

and

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Indicates

Read Operator's

@
0

symbols

NAME

SYMBOL

may be used on this product.

Indicates a situation

with

Manual

Alert

a potential

personal

injury

hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator's manual before using this
product.
Do not expose

to rain or use in damp

locations.

Wear Eye and Head
Protection

Always wear eye protection
with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head
protection.

Operate With Two
Hands

Hold

One Handed

Do not operate

Kickback

DANGER!

Bar Nose Contact

Avoid

Wear

Wear non-slip,
heavy-duty
handling the chain saw.

Gloves

and operate

the saw properly

the saw using

Beware

with both

hands.

only one hand.

of kickback.

bar nose contact.

8 - English

protective

gloves

when

Some of the following
symbols
meaning.
Proper interpretation
safer.

NAME

SYMBOL

@
®

Wear Safety

Footwear

Keep Bystanders
Away
Oil Indicator

Recycle

may be used on this product.
Please study them and learn their
of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and

Symbols

Volts

Direct

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Wear non-slip
equipment.

safety

footwear

Keep all bystanders
Pour bar and chain
indicated.

when

and animals
lubricant

this

at least 50 ft. away.

into oil tank where

Do not use any other fluids.

This product
uses lithium-ion
or nickel-cadmium
batteries.
Local, state or federal laws may prohibit
disposal
of batteries
in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for information
regarding
available recycling
and/or disposal
options.
Voltage

Current

using

Type or a characteristic

9 - English

of current

PRODUCT

SPECiFiCATiONS

Motor ..................................................

KNOW
40 Volt DC

Bar Length ..................................................
Replacement Bar
Part Number ..............................
Replacement Chain
Part Number ...............

12 in.

120SDEA041

YOUR

See figure

The safe use of this product

requires

understanding
of the information
on the product
and in this operator's
manual as well as a
knowledge

91P045X/91PX045X

CHAINSAW

of the project

Before use of this product,
with all operating
features

NOTE: This saw was designed for occasional
light duty use and has some limitations as to
what it can cut.

10 - English

you are attempting.
familiarize
and safety

yourself
rules.

UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
sembled.

PACKING

as-

in the packing

Saw with Chain

Battery

Pack

Charger

list are included.

Operator's
,_,

WARNING:

Do not use this product

not completely

assembled

if it is

or if any parts

appear to be missing or damaged.
Use of a
product
that is not properly and completely
assembled

could

result

in serious

personal

injury.
[] Inspect

the product

breakage
ping.

or damage

[] Do not discard

carefully

to make

occurred

the packing

have carefully inspected
operated
the product.

during

material

sure no

shipuntil you

and satisfactorily

Manual

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or
missing do not operate this product until the
parts are replaced. Using the saw with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this
product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

[] If any parts are damaged
or missing,
call 1-800-932-3188
for assistance.

please

WARNING:
that could

WARNING:

Do not allow

familiarity

with

this product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient

to inflict

serious

Cover

Wrench

[] Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed

Chain

LIST

To prevent
cause

always

remove

product

when

accidental

serious
the battery

assembling

starting

personal

injury,

pack from

the

parts.

Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged,
missing,
or loose parts such as
screws,

nuts,

bolts,

caps,

etc.

Tighten

securely

all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged
parts

injury.

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects be=
ing thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

are replaced.
Please call 1-800-932-3188
or contact
an authorized
service center for
assistance.

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments
or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommend=
ed can result in serious personal injury.

[] Limbing

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product

for the following

purposes:

[] Felling
[] Bucking

and pruning
small

trees

branches

from

trees

up to 5 in. diameter

the fallen tree into shorter

lengths

This product
will accept Craftsman
40 V
lithium-ion
battery packs and Craftsman 40 V

nickel-cadmium
11 - English

battery

packs.

For complete
charging
instructions,
refer to the
Operator's
Manual for your Craftsman
battery

CAUTION:
Remove
unit. Fill oil tank with

pack and charger

Chain Lubricant
before
saw. Failure to lubricate

TO INSTALL
See figure

models.

/ REMOVE

BATTERY

PACK

damage

WARNING:

Always

from your

tool when

remove

battery

pack

moving
starting

battery pack will prevent
that could cause serious

remove

To avoid

serious

the battery

pack

personal
when

accidental
personal

temperature

[] Carefully
the tank.

the battery

Align raised
chain saw's
[] Make

pack in your

rib on battery
battery port.

sure the latches

the battery

pack

snap

battery pack is secured
beginning
operation.

range with

Lubricant.

over a wide

no dilution

chain

saw.

[] Depress

pack with groove

pump

pour the bar and chain

starting

on each

side of

in place

and that

in chain

saw before

NOTE:

to the chain

lubricant

battery

into

times

before

the saw.

[] Depress
while

the oil tank cap several

the lubricant

required.

used or otherwise
Damage may occur

[] Check and fill the oil tank when
recharged,
or as needed.

To install:
[] Place

to perform

NOTE: Do not use dirty,
contaminated
lubricants.
to the bar or chain.

hands
carrying

Bar and Chain

It is formulated

injury, always

and keep

clear of the lock-out
button
transporting
the tool.

[] Use Craftsman

injury.
NOTE:

OIL SYSTEM

See figure

parts, making adjustments,
cleaning,
carrying, transporting
or when not in use. Re-

starting the chain
the chain will cause

to the bar and chain.

CHAIN

you are assembling

battery pack from
Craftsman
Bar and

the oil tank cap every 20-30

cutting

to keep the chain

It is normal

for lubricant

seconds

lubricated.

to seep

from

the

saw when not in use. To prevent seepage,
empty
the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit

To remove:

for a long period of time (three months or longer)
be sure the chain is lightly lubricated;
this will

Locate latches on side of battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack
from the chain saw.

prevent

CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in
your chain saw, be sure raised rib on battery
pack aligns with groove in chain saw's battery
port and latches snap in place properly.
Improper
assembly
of battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.

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rust on the chain

and bar sprocket.

STARTING AND STOPPING
SAW
See figure 7

THE CHAIN

WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the
chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain,
or lean over past the chain line.
Starting the chain saw:
[] Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface
and make sure no objects or obstructions
are in immediate vicinity which could come in
contact with the bar and chain.
[] Press and hold the lock-out button. This
makes the switch trigger operational.
[] Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
lock-out button and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
Stopping the chain saw:

[] Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
the unit is running. The fingers should encircle
the handle and the thumb is wrapped under
the handlebar. This grip is least likely to
be broken (by a kickback or other sudden
reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the
thumb and fingers are on the same side of the
handle, is dangerous because a slight kick of
the saw can cause loss of control.
_,

[] Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.
[] Upon release of the switch trigger, the lockout button will be automatically reset to the
lock position.
This cordless chain saw is not designed for
cutting trees larger than 5 in. in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing
and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees
up to 5 in. in diameter only.
PREPARATION

FOR CUTTING

PROPER

ON HANDLES

GRIP

See figure 8-10.

Refer to GENERAL SAFETY RULES earlier in
this manual for appropriate safety equipment.
[] Wear non-slip gloves for maximum
protection.
[] Hold
keep
your
your

the saw firmly
your left hand
right hand on
body is to the

WARNING:

grip and

with both hands. Always
on the front handle and
the rear handle so that
left of the chain line.

Never use a left-handed

(cross-handed) grip, or any stance which
would place your body or arm across the
chain line.

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WARNING:
Do not operate the switch trigger with your left hand and hold the front
handle with your right hand. Never allow
any part of your body to be in the chain line
while operating a saw.

PROPER

CUTTING

See figure
,_

WARNING:
stance
kneel

STANCE

WORK

11.
Always

described
when

use the proper
in this section.

using

the chain

Never

saw except

[] Weight should
solid ground.

be balanced

in serious

with

per-

both feet on

[] Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight
arm" position to withstand
any kickback force.
[] Your body should
chain line.
[] Thumb

BASIC

should

always

be to the left of the

be on underside

CUTTING

of handlebar.

[] Never allow children to operate the saw.
Allow no person to use this chain saw who
has not read this Operator's
Manual or
received
adequate
instructions
for the safe
and proper use of this chain saw.
[] When felling a tree, keep everyone
- helpers,
bystanders,
children,
and animals - a safe
distance from the cutting area. During felling
operations,
the safe distance should be a
least twice the height of the largest trees in
the felling area. During bucking operations,
keep a minimum
distance
of 15 feet between
workers.Trees
should not be felled in a
manner that would endanger
any person,
strike any utility line or cause any property
damage.
If the tree does make contact with
any utility line, the utility company
should be
notified immediately.

PROCEDURE

Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique to get the "feel" of using the
saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
[] Take the proper stance
with the saw off.

PRECAUTIONS

[] Cut only wood or materials
made from wood,
no sheet metal, no plastics,
no masonry,
no
non-wood
building materials.

cutting

when felling a tree as shown in Figure 16.
Kneeling could result in loss of stability and
control of the saw resulting
sonal injury.

AREA

[] Always
prevent

in front of the wood

cut with both feet on solid
being pulled off balance.

ground

[] Squeeze the switch trigger and let the chain
accelerate to full speed before entering the cut.

[] Do not cut above shoulder
height, as a saw
held higher is difficult to control against
kickback
forces.

[] Begin

[] Do not fell trees

cutting

with the saw against

the log.

[] Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
[] Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward
pressure.
If you force the cut,
damage to the bar, chain, or unit can result.

or buildings.
professionals.

Leave

on the saw at the end of

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wires

this operation

[] Cut only when visibility
for you to see clearly.

[] Release the switch trigger as soon as the
cut is completed,
allowing the chain to stop.
If you run the saw without a cutting load,
unnecessary
wear can occur to the chain,
bar, and unit.
[] Do not put pressure
the cut.

near electrical

for

and light are adequate

TREE

tree and make sure there

FELLING

in your

See figure 12-16.
Unusual Hazardous

Tree Felling Conditions

DANGER:
Electrocution hazard. Do not cut
trees or branches near power lines or elec=
trical wires. Contact with power lines or live
electrical wires will result in serious personal
injury or possible death.
WARNING:

Do not cut trees or branches

WARNING:
or dead
during

extend back and diagonally
expected
line of fall.

path

to the rear of the

the force and
direction of the wind, the lean and balance of
the tree, and the location of large limbs. These
things influence the direction in which the tree
will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line
different from its natural line of fall.

WARNING:
Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees that have
rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks.
Have these trees pushed or dragged down
with heavy equipment, then cut them up.

which

injuries or property

Clear

[] Before felling is started, consider

near buildings,

path of retreat.

of safe retreat approximately
135 ° from
planned
line of fall. The retreat path should

Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until
the hazard has ended.

planned

are no obstructions

[] Remove

WARNING:
Periodically glance at the top
of the tree during the backcut to assure the
tree is going to fall in the desired direction.
If the tree starts to fall in the

wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or
hung up during the fall, leave the saw and
save yourself!
[] Felling

a tree - When

operations

bucking

and felling

are being performed

by two or more

persons, at the same time, the felling operation
should be separated from the bucking
operation

by a distance

of at least twice the

height of the tree being felled. Trees should
not be felled in a manner that would endanger
any person, strike
property damage.
with any utility
be notified

any utility line or cause any
If the tree does make contact

line, the utility

company

should

immediately.

[] Before any cuts are started, pick your escape
route (or routes in case the intended
route is
blocked);

clear the immediate

area around

Undercut.

they intersect

fall and hit you

felling.

WARNING:

should

keep

on the

loose

bark, nails,

the tree where

Cut a notch

about

felling

1/3

the diameter
of the tree, perpendicular
to the
direction
of fall. Make the cuts of the notch so

the tree for damaged
that could

dirt, stones,

staples, and wire from
cuts are to be made.
[] Notched

in serious

saw operator

uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to
roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.

damage.

Check

branches

may result

[] The chain

the
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at a right angle to the line of fall.

This notch
straight

should

be cleaned

out to leave a

line. To keep the weight

of the wood

off the saw, always make the lower
notch before the upper cut.
See figure 14.
[] Felling Backcut.

The backcut

cut of the

is always

BUCKING
See figure
Bucking

is the term used for cutting

to the desired
made

level and horizontal,
and at a minimum
of 2
in. above the horizontal
cut of the notch.

a fallen

tree

log length.

[] Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is distributed
evenly on both feet.
[] Cut only one log at a time.
[] Support small logs on a saw horse
log while bucking.

[] Never cut through to the notch. Always
leave a band of wood between the notch
and backcut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the
diameter of the tree). This is called "hinge" or
"hingewood."
It controls the fall of the tree
and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of the tree off the stump.

[] Keep a clear

[] On large diameter trees, stop the back cut
before it is deep enough for the tree to either
fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert
soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so
they do not touch the chain. The wedges can
be driven in, little by little, to help jack the tree
over.
[] As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw
and put it down immediately. Retreat along
the cleared path, but watch the action in
case something falls your way. Be alert for
overhead limbs or branches that may fall and
watch your footing.
,_

17-18.

WARNING:
Never cut through to the notch
when making a backcut. The hinge controis the fall of the tree, this is the section of
wood between the notch and backcut.

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objects

cutting

can contact

area. Make
the guide

or another

sure that no

bar nose and

chain during cutting, this can cause kickback.
Refer to Precautions
Against
Kickback
earlier in this manual.

TYPES

[] When bucking on a slope, always stand
on the uphill side of the log. To maintain

near the end of the cut without

relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles.
Do not let the chain contact the ground. After
completing
the cut, wait for the saw chain to
stop before you move the chain saw. Always
stop the motor
tree.

before

moving

[] Sometimes
it is impossible
(with just standard
cutting

from

tree to

See figure

LOGS

UNDER

downward.

away from you.
UNDERBUCKING

reaction
control.

STRESS

19.

When the log is supported
along its entire
length, it should be cut from the top or
overbucking.
When the log is supported
cut 1/3 the diameter
from
underbucking.
overbucking

on one end,
the underside

Then make the finishing
to meet the first cut.

or
cut by

As the log is being cut, it will tend to bend. The
saw can become pinched or hung in the log if
you make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the
diameter
of the log.
Give special attention to logs under stress
prevent the bar and chain from pinching.

Note that the saw will tend to pull

upward.
During underbucking,
the saw will
tend to push back at you. Be prepared
for this

difficult to predict which way a log will settle
when cut. To avoid pinching while cutting,

BUCKING

Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure

Begin on the under side of the log with the top
of the saw against the log; exert light pressure

to avoid pinching
techniques)
or

rotate or move the log so that the pinch
eliminated.

USED

See figure 20.
OVERBUCKING

complete
control of the chain saw when
cutting through the log, release the cutting
pressure

OF CUTTING

When bucking
on a slope, always stand on
the uphill side of the log.
When "cutting
through,"
to maintain complete
control of the chain saw, release the cutting
pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing
your grip on the chain saw handles.
Do not let
the chain contact the ground. After completing
the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before
you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor
before moving from tree to tree.

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and hold the saw firmly

to maintain

PRUNING
WARNING:

Never climb into a tree to limb

or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
LIMBING
See figure 21.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
[] Work slowly, keeping both hands on the
chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure
your footing is secure and your weight is
distributed evenly on both feet.
[] Leave the larger support limbs under the tree
to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
[] Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove
the cut limbs from the work area often to help
keep the work area clean and safe.
[] Branches under tension should be cut from
the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
[] Keep the tree between you and the chain saw
while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.

See figure 22.
Pruning is trimming

limbs from a live tree.

[] Work slowly, keeping both hands on the
chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure
your footing is secure and your weight is
distributed evenly on both feet.
[] Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
[] Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw
held higher is difficult to control against
kickback.
[] When pruning trees it is important not to
make the finishing cut next to the main limb
or trunk until you have cut off the limb further
out to reduce the weight. This prevents
stripping the bark from the main member.
[] Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your
first cut.
[] Your second cut should overbuck
branch off.

to drop the

[] Now make your finishing cut smoothly and
neatly against the main member so the bark
will grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are
above shoulder height, hire a professional
to perform the pruning.

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SPRINGPOLES
See figure 23.
A spnngpole
is any log, branch, rooted stump,
or sapling which is bent under tension by other
wood so that it springs back if the wood holding
it is cut or removed.
On a fallen tree, a rooted
stump has a high potential
of springing
back to
the upright position during the bucking cut to
separate the log from the stump.
Watch out for
springpoles,
they are dangerous.

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries. If operation is dusty, also
wear breathing protection.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the product when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.

GENERAL

MAINTENANCE

Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please call 1-888-266-7096
or contact an authorized service center for
assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

_h, WARNING:
Springpoles are dangerous
and could strike the operator, causing the
operator to lose control of the chain saw.
This could result in severe or fatal injury to
the operator.

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which may result
in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an
Authorized Service Center.
BATTERIES
This product will accept Craftsman®
40 V
lithium-ion
battery packs and Craftsman
40 V
Lithium-ion battery packs.
The batteries for this product
have been
designed
to provide maximum
trouble-free
life.
However,
like all batteries,
they will eventually
wear out. Do not disassemble
battery pack and
attempt to replace the batteries.
Handling of
these batteries,
especially
when wearing rings
and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest
suggest the following:
For lithium-ion

possible

battery

life, we

batteries:

[] Remove the battery pack from the charger
once it is fully charged and ready for use.
For battery

pack storage

longer

than 30 days:

[] Store the battery pack where the temperature
is below 80°F and away from moisture.
[] Store battery
condition.

packs

[] Every six months
as normal.
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in a 30%-50%

of storage,

charge

charged
the pack

For Lithium-ion
[]

[]

batteries:

Craftsman 40 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with
features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize
battery life. Under some operating conditions, these built-in
features may cause the battery and the toot it is powering
to act differently from nickel-cadmium batteries.
During some applications, the battery electronics may
signal the battery to shut down, and cause the toot to stop
running. To reset the battery and toot, place the power
switch in the OFF position; then start the unit and resume
normal operation.
If placing the power switch in the OFF position does not
reset the battery and toot, the battery pack is depleted.If
depleted, the battery pack will begin charging when placed
on the lithium-ion charger.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
See figure
_.

24-28.

WARNING:

Upon

removal,

cover

the bat-

tery pack's terminals
with heavy-duty
adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble
battery pack or remove any
of its components.
Lithium-ion
and nickelcadmium
batteries must be recycled or
disposed
of properly. Also, never touch both
terminals
with metal objects and/or body
parts as short circuit may result. Keep away
from children.
Failure to comply with these
warnings
could result in fire and/or serious
injury

REPLACING

[] Remove the battery pack
work on the chain saw.

[] Remove
surface.

the bar and chain

[] Remove

the old chain

WARNING:
section

are to protect

personal
_IL

The safety

WARNING:

in this

the user from

serious

injury.
Always

wear

dling the bar and chain;
are sharp
,_

WARNING:
chain
chain

and

instructions

gloves

these

and may contain
Never touch

han-

components

burrs.
or adjust

while the motor is running.
is very sharp; always wear

gloves when performing
chain to avoid possible

when

from the bar.

[] Place the chain drive links into the bar groove.
Position the chain so there is a loop at the
back of the bar. Hold the chain in position on
the bar and place the loop around the sprocket of the chain saw. Fit the bar flush against
the mounting
surface so that the bar stud is in
the long slot of the bar.

stopped
before you do any work or making any adjustments
on the saw. Failure to

_IL

from the mounting

[] Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and
straighten
any kinks. The cutters should face
in the direction
of chain rotation. If they face
the opposite
direction,
turn the loop over.

WARNING:
Remove the battery pack from
the chain saw and make sure the chain has

starting

you do any

[] Remove the hex key from the storage area
and use it to remove the chain cover screw,
washer and chain cover from the chain saw.

BAR AND CHAIN

do so may result in accidental
possible
serious injury.

before

the

The saw
protective

maintenance
to the
serious lacerations.
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RECOMMENDED

BAR

AND

CHAIN

COMBINATIONS
Bar Part Number
120SDEA041
Chain

See figure

PX045X

placing
Bar and Chain earlier
for additional
information.

[] Replace the chain cover, washer and chain
cover screw. Tighten the chain cover screw
finger tight only. The bar must be free to
move for tension adjustment.
[] Remove all the slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw clockwise
until
the chain seats snugly against the bar with
the drive links in the bar groove.
[] Lift the tip of the guide bar
sag. Release the tip of the
the chain tensioning
screw
wise. Repeat this process
exist.

29-30.

[] Stop the motor before setting the chain ten=
sion. Make sure the guide bar screw is loosened to finger tight, turn the chain tensioner
clockwise
to tension the chain. Refer to Re-

- 12in.

Part Number

91 P045X/91

TENSION

up to check for
guide bar and turn
1/2 turn clockuntil sag does not

[] Chain is correctly
tensioned
when
sag on the underside
of the guide
chain is snug, but it can be turned
without binding.

[] A cold chain is correctly
tensioned
when there
is no slack on the underside
of the guide bar,
the chain is snug, but it can be turned by
hand without binding.
[] Chain must be re-tensioned
whenever
the
flats on the drive

links

hang out of the bar

groove.
[] During normal saw operation,
the temperature
of the chain will increase. The drive links of a
correctly
tensioned
warm chain will hang ap=
proximately
.050 in. out of the bar groove.
NOTE:
tension

[] Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten
the bar mounting
screw securely.

in this manual

there is no
bar, the
by hand

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New chain tends to stretch, check chain
frequently
and tension as required.

CAUTION:
Chain tensioned while warm, may
be too tight upon cooling. Check the "cold
tension" before next use.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
See figure 31-32.
_1_ WARNING:
Remove the battery pack and
make sure the chain has stopped before
you do any work or making any adjustments
on the saw. Failure to do so may result in
accidental starting and possible serious
injury.
Use only low-kickback
chain on this saw. This
fast-cutting
chain will provide kickback
reduction when properly maintained.
For smooth and fast
maintained
properly.
ening when the wood
dery, the chain must
during cutting,
or the
During maintenance
following:
[] Improper
increase

HOW

TO SHARPEN

THE

CUTTERS

See figure 33-34.
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified
angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can
be obtained
only when all cutters are uniform.
[] Wear gloves for protection.
Properly tension
the chain prior to sharpening.
Refer to Chain
Tension
Section
earlier in this manual. Do all
of your filing at the mid-point
of the bar.
[] Use a 5/32 in. diameter
round file and holder.

cutting,
chain needs to be
The chain requires sharpchips are small and powbe forced through the wood
chain cuts to one side.
of your chain, consider
the

filing angle of the side plate
the risk of a severe kickback.

NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or
damage when replacing the chain. If signs of
wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by a
Craftsman Service dealer.

[] Keep the file level with the top plate of the
tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.
[] Using light but firm pressure,
the front corner of the tooth.

stroke

[] Lift file away from the steel on each
stroke.

can

[] Raker (depth gauge) clearance.
Too low
increases
the potential
for kickback.
Not low
enough decreases
cutting ability.
[] If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such
as nails and stones, or have been abraded
by mud or sand on the wood, have service
dealer sharpen chain.

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towards
return

[] Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all
left hand cutters in one direction.
Then move
to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite
direction.
Occasionally
remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening
increases the potential of kickback.

WARNING:
Failure to replace or repair
damaged chain can cause serious injury.

WARNING:
The saw chain is very sharp,
always wear protective gloves when per=
forming maintenance to the chain.

TOP PLATE

FILING

SiDE PLATE

ANGLE

See figure 36.
[] CORRECT - 80 ° Produced automatically if
correct diameter file is used in file holder.
[] HOOK - "Grabs" and dulls quickly. Increases
potential of KICKBACK.
Results from using a file with diameter too
small, or file held too low.
[] BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed
pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and
chain.
Results from using a file with diameter
large, or file held too high.
DEPTH

ANGLE

GAUGE

too

CLEARANCE

See figure 37-39.

See figure 35.
[] CORRECT 30 ° - File holders are marked with
guide marks to align file properly to produce
correct top plate angle.

[] The Raker (depth gauge) should be maintained at a clearance
of .025 in. Use a depth
gauge tool for checking
the depth gauge
clearances.

[] LESS THAN 30 ° - For Cross Cutting.
[] MORE THAN 30 ° - Feathered Edge Dulls
Quickly.

23 - English

[] Every time the chain
gauge clearance,

is filed,

check

the depth

GUIDE

BAR

MAINTENANCE

See figure 40.

Use a Flat File and a Depth Gauge Jointer to
lower all gauges uniformly.
Depth gauge jointers
are available in .020 in. to .035 in. Use a .025 in.

When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute
the wear for
maximum
bar life. The bar should be cleaned

depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth
gauge, restore original shape by rounding
the
front. Be careful not to damage adjoining
drive
links with the edge of the file.

every day of use and checked
damage.

A bar with any of the following
replaced.

cutter face with flat file when
gauges.

[] Wear
chain

depth

and

Feathering
or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be
smoothed
with a file as soon as they occur.

Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file
in the same direction
the adjoining
cutter was
filed with the round file. Use care not to contact
adjusting

for wear

inside the bar rails which
to lay over sideways.

[] Bent guide bar.
[] Cracked or broken
[] Spread

faults

should

permits

the

rails.

in addition,
guide bars with a sprocket
at their
tip must be lubricated
weekly with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Using a grease
syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating
hole.
Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication
holes and chain groove are free from impurities.

24 - English

REVERSING

THE

[] Remove the chain
bar over.
NOTE:

Bottom

GUIDE
from

BAR

TRANSPORTING

the bar and turn the

of bar should

the screw

[] From the finger-tight
screw an additional
wrench.

STORING

See figure 41.
[] Do not store or transport
the chain
it is running. The chain saw should
idle before storing or transporting.

not be on top.

[] Replace the chain on the bar. Refer to As=
sernbling
the Bar and Chain earlier in this
manual for specific information.
[] Tighten

AND

saw when
always be

[] Always place the chain cover on the bar and
chain before storing or transporting
the chain
saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of
the chain.

with your finger.
position, tighten the
3/4 of a turn using a

[] Clean the chain saw thoroughly
before storing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry
place that is locked and/or inaccessible to
children.

WARNING:
Remove the battery pack and
make sure the chain has stopped before
you do any work or making any adjustments
on the saw. Failure to do so may result in
accidental starting and possible serious
injury.

[] Keep away from corrosive
agents such as
garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.

25 - English

PROBLEM

CAUSE
1.

Bar and chain running
hot and smoking.

Motor runs, but chain
not rotating.

Check

chain

over tight

SOLUTION
tension

for

Tension
Tension

condition

chain.
Refer to Chain
earlier in this manual.

Chain

oil tank empty.

Check

Chain

tension

Retension
chain, Refer to Chain
Tension
earlier in this manual.

2. Checkguidebarandchain
assembly.

Refer to Assembling
the Bar and
Chain earlier in this manual.

3. Checkguidebarandchain
for damage.

Inspect
damage.

too tight.

oil tank.

guide

bar and

CALLUS FIRST
For any questions
Your product

about operating
or maintaining
call the Craftsman®
Help Line!

your product,

has been fully tested prior to shipment
your complete
satisfaction.

26 - English

to ensure

chain

for

CRAFTSMAN

CHAINSAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

138-98946

number
in all
correspondence
your
CHAIN to
SAW
whenhousing.
orderingAlways
repair mention
parts.
he model
number
will be foundregarding
on a plate
attached
the or
motor

SEE BACK

PAGE

FOR

PARTS

ORDERING

the model

INSTRUCTIONS

/
/
/
/

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//

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/
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/
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PARTS LIST

Key
No.

Part
Number

34109583-1

SIDE COVER

33901420

3
4

34107587
34203420

Qty,

Description
...........................................................................................................

BUSH

...........................................................................................................

SIDE COVER
RUBBER
CLIP

...........................................................................................................

KNOB

5
6

3290875A
33302102

WASHER
WASHER

7
8
9

33902102-1
3220313A
3290186A

CHAIN WHEEL
SCREW ST4.2X14
WASHER

34106587

TENSION

HSF

KNOB

11
12
13

32202391
34108420
3220313A

SCREW ST3.5X12-F
TENSION
KNOB CLIP
SCREW

14
15
16
17

3221198
32911301A
33101420
32104154

SCREW M4X 14
SPRING WASHER
GEAR BOX COVER
6000 BEARING

18
19
20
21
22

3210111
34201420
31100329
3290186A
3220811

BEARING
OIL OUTLET
TUBE
OIL PUMP ASSY
WASHER
SCREW M4X16

23
24

34202420
32208159

OIL TUBE
SPRING

25
26

34104581
34107583

-1

OIL TANK
OIL TANK DISTAFF

27
28
29
30

34202583
34105587
33203587
33902420

OIL CAN WASHER
OIL CAN OVER
OUTPUT
SHAFT
CAM FOR OIL PUMP

31
32
33

33903329
3220313A
33202329-1

GEAR C
SCREW
GEAR B

33902329

///

GEAR A

...........................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................

1
12

...........................................................................................................

27 - English

Key
NO.

Part
Number

35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72

32201155
32916131
33100420-2
3210111
36101622-1
33901329
34100587
33211587
34109587
34108587
33201587
36300420
34101587
34113587
3220248
3290186A
33302587
34110587
3220313A
34102587
3220313A
3220313A
31102996
34104587
32901115
34104978
34103587
33200587
34111587
3220313A
32207159-1
33305420
33904159
33301587
32201329
31100581-2
31101420-1
34114155-3

PARTS

LIST

Description

Qty.

SCREW M4X9 ..............................................................................................................................
SPRING WASHER ........................................................................................................................
GEAR BOX ....................................................................................................................................
BEARING ......................................................................................................................................
MOTOR
......................................................................................................................................
GEARING ......................................................................................................................................
RIGHT HOUSING ..........................................................................................................................
SPRING ......................................................................................................................................
SWITCH KNOB .............................................................................................................................
SWITCH TRIGGER .......................................................................................................................
SPRING ......................................................................................................................................
SWITCH ......................................................................................................................................
LEFT HOUSING ............................................................................................................................
INNER VELLET .............................................................................................................................
SCREW
......................................................................................................................................
WASHER ......................................................................................................................................
BOARD
......................................................................................................................................
MOTOR COVER ...........................................................................................................................
SCREW
....................................................................................................................................
HANDLE ......................................................................................................................................
SCREW
......................................................................................................................................
SCREW
......................................................................................................................................
BATTERY ASSY ............................................................................................................................
ORNAMENT BOARD ...................................................................................................................
PIN
......................................................................................................................................
BRAKET ......................................................................................................................................
GUARD
......................................................................................................................................
TORTION SPRING .......................................................................................................................
BOARD
......................................................................................................................................
SCREW
......................................................................................................................................
TENSION GEAR SHAFT .............................................................................................................
TENSION BOARD ........................................................................................................................
TENSION GEAR ..........................................................................................................................
BAR WASHER ..............................................................................................................................
SCREW ST4.2X10 ........................................................................................................................
BAR
......................................................................................................................................
CHAIN
......................................................................................................................................
SHEATH ......................................................................................................................................

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