Sears C944.414460- User Manual

Page 2 - LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN; IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement 2 Identification of Symbols 2 Safety Rules 3 Assembly 7 Operation 7 Maintenance 14 Service and Adjustments 17 Storage 19 Troubleshooting Table 20 Emissions Statement 22 Parts List Center Section Parts & Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED ONE (1)...

Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; Always disconnect; PLAN AHEAD; OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY; Stop engine before setting saw down.; section of this manual.; Maintain chain saw with care.

3 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs ex-cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-cause a chain saw is a high-speedwoodcutting tool, special safety precau-tions must be observed to reduce risk ofaccidents. Careless or improper use ofthis tool can cause serious inju...

Page 4 - HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION; Avoid kickback which

4 S Keep unit sharp and clean for betterand safer performance. S Follow instructions for lubricating andchanging accessories. S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-ther use of the chain saw, a guard orother part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and...

Page 6 - CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE; Kickback can be

6 Low-Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard LinkDeflects KickbackForce And AllowsWood To GraduallyRide Into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE S Chain Brake: designed to stop thechain in the event of kickback. WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUMETHAT THE CHAIN BRAK...

Page 7 - in the; ASSEMBLY; Before using chain; OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SAW

7 locale where such regulations exist, youare legally responsible for maintainingthe operating condition of these parts.Failure to do so is a violation of the law.Refer to CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANCE section. STANDARDS: This saw is listed byUnderwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in...

Page 8 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

8 ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en- gine speed. THROTTLE LOCK -- OUTThe THROTTLE LOCK-- OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze thethrottle trigger. This feature preventsyou from accidentally squeezing thetrigger. CHOKE/...

Page 10 - CHAIN BRAKE; Disengaged; Inertia activating function control; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

10 Starting could require many pulls de-pending on how badly the unit isflooded. If engine still fails to start, referto the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or contact your Sears Service Centre. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chainbrake is triggered. With a broke...

Page 12 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT; Using a log for support; Using a support stand

12 IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one log at a time. S Cut shattered wood very carefully;sharp pieces of wood could be flungtoward operator. S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs.Never allow another person to holdthe log while cutting and never holdthe log with your leg or foot. S Do not cut in an area wh...

Page 13 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; PRUNING

13 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allowthe moving chain to contact any otherbranches or objects at the nose of theguide bar when limbing or pruning. Al-lowing such contact can result in seri-ous injury. WARNING: Never climb into a tree ...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; CHECK CHAIN TENSION

14 MAINTENANCE Fill in dates as you completeregular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Inspect and clean unit & decals Clean air filter Clean/inspect muffler and sparkarresting screen Replace spark plug a...

Page 17 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Disconnect the spark

17 Outlet Cover Exhaust Outlets Exhaust Outlets must face chain brake (bar side) of chain saw 9. Inspect the muffler gasket and re- place if damaged. 10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gas- ket and muffler using muffler bolts.TIghten until secure. 11. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut.12. Reinstall th...

Page 19 - STORAGE; Perform the following; Craftsman; OTHER

19 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow the engine to cool, and securethe unit before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and fuel in a wellventilated area where fuel vaporscannot reach sparks or open flamesfrom water heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnac...

Page 20 - Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-

20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting. 1. ON/STOP switch in STOP position. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty.4. Spark plug not firing.5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 6. Carburetor requires adjustment. 7. None of the above. ...

Page 22 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

22 U. S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-LIGATIONS: The U. S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency/Environment Cana-da and Sears Canada, Inc., arepleased to explain the emissions theemissions control system warranty onyour year 2002--2004 small off-...

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