Automatic Chain Brake - Craftsman 172.34120 Operator's Manual

15 amp/4.0 peak hp motor 18-in. bar electric chain saw
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ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD
1
Remove Plug safety cap as shown (Fig. 7a) Insert extension cord socket into
Chain Saw's Plug (Fig. 7b).
2 An Extension Cord Retainer is attached to the Handle to reduce strain on the cord
To use this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown, about a foot from
the end, and insert it into the end of the Retainer Place the loop formed by
doubling the cord over the Hook (Fig. 7c) Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it
is firmly situated in the Retainer (Fig. 7d)
3
Keep extension cord clear of operator, unit and any obstacles at all times
Do not expose the cord to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges
Fig. 7a
1
Fig. 7b
Fig. 7c
Fig. 7d
Completed
Cord locked in Extension Cord Retainer
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SWiTCHiNG
ON AND OFF (Fig. 8)
i Z_ WARN'NG:
Check the voltage and e'ectric current supp'y:
The vo'tage
i
and current
supply
must comply
with the ratings on the data plate.
1 To switch the Chain Saw ON, pressthe
lock-off
button,
then fully press the on/off
switch (2) and hold in this position
The lock-off button (3) can now be released
2 To switch the Chain Saw OFF, release the on/off
switch (2) Do not stop chain saw after sawing
by activating the front hand guard
(manual chain brake)
Fig. 8
Lock-off
(3)
On/Off switch
(2)
(trigger)
L
THE CHAIN BREAK (Built-in, Manual and Automatic
and Systems)
(Figs. 8 and 9)
The MANUAL chain brake is a safety mechanism activated through the front
hand guard (5) when kickback occurs. Chain stops immediately.
The following function check should be carried out at regular intervals.
1. MANUAL CHAIN BRAKE (See Fig. 9): PUSH front hand guard (5) forward (position 2 )
and try starting the chain saw. The chain must not start. To deactivate the kickback brake,
pull hand guard (5) backwards (position 1), and release On/Off (trigger) switch (2),
(See Fig. 8 for On/Off
switch
location).
2. AUTOMATIC
CHAIN BRAKE:
RELEASE the On/Off (trigger) switch to activate
chain brake AUTOMATICALLY,
(See Fig. 8 for On/Off switch
location).
21
m
Fig. 9
3/I 4/I 2
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