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CRAFTSMAN chargers can be stored on CRAFTSMAN
VersaTrack™ Trackwall. Hooks and accessories are sold
separately. Please refer to the VersaTrack™ Trackwall accessory
sheet for further information.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
(Fig. A, D–F, H)
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you when it is not running.
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
If the saw chain
5
and guide bar
the carton, the chain has to be attached to the bar, and both
must be attached to the body of the tool.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
2. Rotate the bar lock nut
8
wrench
17
provided.
3. Remove sprocket cover
6
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain
wrap it around the guide bar
facing the correct direction (Fig. H).
5. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around the
entire guide bar.
6. Place the saw chain around the sprocket
lining up the slot on the guide bar with chain tensioning
pin
19
, and the bolt
20
shown in Figure E.
7. Once in place, hold the bar still, replace sprocket cover
Install the rear of the sprocket cover first, rotate it down
and make sure the bolt hole on the cover lines up with
the bolt
20
, on the main housing.
8. Install the bar lock nut
8
wrench
17
provided until snug, then loosen nut one full
turn, so that the saw chain can be properly tensioned.
9. Rotate the chain tensioning screw
increase tension as shown in Fig. F. Make sure the saw
chain
5
is snug around the guide bar
lock nut
8
until snug.
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting
Chain Tension.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. D, F, G)
nOTE: Saw chain tension should be adjusted regularly before
each use.
12
4
are packed separately in
counterclockwise with the
, and bar lock nut
8
.
5
and
4
, ensuring the teeth are
18
. While
, on the base of the tool as
and rotate clockwise with the
9
clockwise to
4
. Tighten the bar
1. With the saw still on a firm surface check the saw
chain
5
tension. The tension is correct when the saw
chain snaps back after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away
from the guide bar
finger and thumb as shown in Fig. F. There should be no
"sag" between the guide bar and the saw chain on the
underside as shown in Fig. G.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar lock nut
3. Rotate the chain tension screw
housing using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench.
4. Check saw chain tension, adjust if needed.
5. Do not over-tension the saw chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the guide bar
and saw chain. Overtensioning also reduces the amount
of cuts you will get per battery charge.
6. Once saw chain tension is correct, tighten bar lock nut
until snug.
7. A new chain stretches slightly during the first few hours of
use. It is important to check the tension frequently (after
disconnecting battery) during the first 2 hours of use.
Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. D, H)
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you when it is not running.
CAUTION: The chain speed of this product is 4.5 m/s.
Only use chains that are rated at greater than 4.5 m/s.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
Guide Bar and Saw Chain section.
3. To remove the saw chain
screw
9
in the front of the housing using the flat
screwdriver end of the wrench. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
and reduces the tension on the chain so that it may
be removed.
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain and lift
the worn saw chain out of the groove in the guide bar.
6
.
5. Flip guide bar over every time you replace the chain to
ensure even wear.
6. Place the new chain in the slot of the guide bar, making
sure the saw teeth are facing the correct direction by
matching the arrow and graphic of the saw chain on the
sprocket cover
6
shown in Fig. H.
7. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
Replacement chain and bar are available from your
nearest authorized service center.
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This chain saw requires replacement 10" (254 mm) chain
CMZCSC10. Replacement 10" (254 mm) bar CMZCSB10.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. I)
Auto Oiling System
This chainsaw is equipped with an auto oiling system that
keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated.
4
with light force from the middle
9
in the front of the
as described in Installing the
6
5
, rotate the chain tension
4
to recede
8
.
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