Craftsman CMCCS320 User Manual

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Saw Chain Sharpening (Fig.P - R)

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.

WARNING: Do not over file chain rakers, this will
increase the risk of kickback. If the chain has been
sharpened more than four times, replaceit.
Each time the chain is sharpened, it loses some of the low
kickback qualities and extra caution should beused.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN , have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this product
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569.
Sprocket and Sprocket Cover (Fig.F - 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 the battery is removed from the
tool is unplugged before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personalinjury.
1. Place the saw on a flat, firmsurface.
2. Remove sprocket cover
7
as described in Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chainsection.
3. Wearing protective gloves, use a clean, soft bristle brush
to wipe away any saw dust, sticks, vines or other debris
that may have collected inside the sprocket cover
7
and
around the chain
5
or sprocket
17
.
4. Rotate the chain tension screw
9
using the flat
screwdriver end of thewrench
17
. Turning the screw
counterclockwise allows the guide bar
4
to recede
and reduces the tension on the chain so that it may
beremoved.
5. Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain and
guidebar and lift them away from the tool.
6. Wearing protective gloves, use a clean, soft bristle brush
to wipe away any saw dust or other debris that may have
collected on the guide bar
4
and around the chain
5
.
7. Install the chain, guide bar and sprocket cover
7
as described in Installing the Guide Bar and Saw
Chain, Replacing the Saw Chainsections and adjust
chain tension properly before use as described in
theAdjustingChain Tensionsection.
Saw Chain and Guide Bar
After every few hours of use, remove the sprocket cover,
guide bar and chain and clean thoroughly using a soft bristle
brush. Ensure oiling hole on bar is clear of debris.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing thisprocedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
MAINTENANCE

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.
Your CRAFTSMAN power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.
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2nd CUT OVERBUCK
(2/3 DIAMETER)
TO MEET 1st CUT
(TO AVOID PINCHING)
1st CUT UNDERBUCK
(1/3 DIAMETER)
AVOID SPLINTERING
• When supported at bothends. First, cut 1/3 down from the
top overbuck. Then make the finished cut by underbucking
the lower 2/3 to meet the firstcut as shownbelow.
2nd CUT UNDERBUCK
(2/3 DIAMETER)
TO MEET 1st CUT
(TO AVOID PINCHING)
1st CUT OVERBUCK
(1/3 DIAMETER)
TO AVOID SPLINTERING
• When on a slope always stand on the uphill side of
the log. When “cutting through”, to maintain complete
control reduce the cutting pressure near the end of the
cut without relaxing your grip on the pruner handles.
Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing
the cut, wait for the pruner chain to stop before you
move the pruner. Always stop the motor before moving
from cut tocut.

Craftsman CMCCS320 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	CMCCS320
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English