Craftsman 51461 manual

Instruction Manual J €:RAFTSMA#°J PRUNER A'I-rACHMENT Model No. C944.514610 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 545001437 1/17/05[...]

Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 1 Identification of Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 13 Safety Rules 2 Storage 14 Assembly 7 Parts List Center Section Operation 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® PRUNER ATTACHMENT For two (2) years from tile date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace [...]

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precau- tions must be observed toreduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury. PLAN AHEAD • Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and oper- ating instru[...]

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases toavoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. • Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up. • To reduce the risk ofelectric shock, the powerhead may have a polarized plug ([...]

• Use only recommended CraftsmanCR_ parts and accessories. • Be sure chain stops moving when engine idles (see CARBURETOR AD- JUSTMENT section ofpowerhead manual). • Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments. • Never start the unit with the clutch housing removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury. • Keep the han[...]

• Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar. • Keep the working area free from ob- structions such as other trees, branches, rocks, stumps, etc. Elimi- nate or avoid any obstruction that your chain could hit while you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects aro[...]

flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store attachment so blade cannot ac- cidentally cause injury. • Store attachment indoors, out ofreach of children. If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis- tance, contact your Sears Service Centre. SPECIAL N[...]

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handle adjustments are re- quired before use. The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the assist handle on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use w[...]

KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PRUNER A]q-ACHMENq_ Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. __ Coupler / Shaft Chain Hanger Bar oil fill cap / PRUNER The PRU[...]

Primary Hole Coupler ' Guide Recess Locking/ Upper Release Attachment Shaft Button 3. Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clock- wise. _WARNING: Make sure the lock- ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole a[...]

• Watch out for branches immediately behind the branch being pruned. If the chain hits the rear branch, dam- age to the unit may occur. • Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the pruner when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released. • Keep a clear work area. F[...]

1= Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The chain should rotate freely. Chain Adjustment Tool Guide Bar 2= Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight against the bar clamp. Adjusting Screw Bar clamp nut 3= Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly co[...]

z_ ,_LWARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing mainte- nance, service, or adjustments except for carburetor adjustments. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recom- mended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chai[...]

all.WARNING: Perform the follow- ing steps after each use: • Allow attachment to cool before storing or transporting. • Store attachment with all guards in place. Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store the attachment in a dry, well ventilated area out of the reach of children. SEASONAL STORAGE P[...]