separately) at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head
diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an
optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the
screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger
with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
nOTE: Do not attempt to mount CMCB101 charger under a
bench or table.
nOTE: Only mount CMCB101 charger with the charging
lights pointed upward toward the ceiling.
VersaTrack™
WARNING: Do not charge batteries while charger is
hung on Trackwall.
CRAFTSMAN chargers, except the CMCB101, can
be stored on CRAFTSMAN VersaTrack™ Trackwall.
Hooks and accessories are sold separately. Please
refer to the VersaTrack™ Trackwall accessory sheet for
further information.
nOTE: The CMCB101 charger is not CRAFTSMAN VersaTrack™
Trackwall compatible.
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.
Hex Wrench Storage (Fig. A, S)
When not in use the hex wrench
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area located under the tool.
1. Pull the hex wrench from the hex wrench storage area
to remove it.
2. Push the hex wrench into the hex wrench storage area
to store it.
Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
(Fig. A, E–I)
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
wrench
16
provided.
3. Remove sprocket cover
4. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain
wrap it around the guide bar
facing the correct direction (Fig. I).
16
should be stored in the
4
are packed separately in
7
counterclockwise with the hex
, and bar lock nut
.
6
7
5
4
, ensuring the teeth are
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
, and the bolt
19
shown in Fig. F.
7. Once in place, hold the bar still, replace sprocket
cover
6
. 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
8. Install the bar lock nut
hex wrench
full turn, so that the saw chain can be properly tensioned.
9. Rotate the chain tensioning screw
increase tension as shown in Fig. E. Make sure the saw
chain
5
is snug around the guide bar
lock nut
7
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting
Chain Tension.
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. A, E–H)
WARNING: Incorrect saw chain tension can cause the
saw chain to come off of the guide bar and could cause
serious injury or death.
nOTE: Saw chain tension should be adjusted regularly
before each use.
1. With the saw still on a firm surface check the saw
chain
tension. The tension is correct when the saw
5
chain snaps back after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away
from the guide bar
finger and thumb as shown in Fig. G. There should be no
"sag" between the guide bar and the saw chain on the
underside as shown in Fig. H.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar lock nut
3. Rotate the chain tensioning screw
the housing using the flat screwdriver end of the
hex 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. Torque the bar lock nut
7. A new chain stretches slightly during the first few hours
of use. It is important to check the tension frequently
(after disconnecting battery remove the battery pack)
during the first two hours of use.
Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. E, I)
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
and
cut you when it is not running.
CAUTION: The chain speed of this product is 8.6 m/s.
Only use chains that are rated at greater than 8.6 m/s.
, on the base of the tool as
20
20
, on the main housing.
and rotate clockwise with the
7
provided until snug, then loosen nut one
16
8
until snug.
with light force from the middle
4
8
.
16
7
English
. While
18
clockwise to
4
. Tighten the bar
7
.
in the front of
7
to 6 ft-lbs (8 Nm).
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