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Page 1: ...bly Operation Maintenance Parts List EspaSol WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088324 12 12 01 ...

Page 2: ...s Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fol low the safety rules precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection _ _ Eye _ iM i _ Snug Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes j Safety Chaps a4_ Wear protective gear Always use steel to...

Page 3: ...man acces sories and replacement parts as rec ommended Never modify your saw Maintain chain saw with care Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Check for damaged parts Before fur ther use of the chain saw a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and ...

Page 4: ...uch as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Follow manufacturer s chain sharp ening and maintenance instructions C...

Page 5: ...resentative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cu bic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175 1 Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually ride into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback m_WARNINu WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN ...

Page 6: ... est land and the states ofCalifornia Ida ho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require bylaw that many internal combustion engines beequipped with aspark arresting screen Ifyou operate achain saw ina state orlocale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure todosoisaviola tion ofthe law Refer toCustomer Re ...

Page 7: ...gger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or for refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de signed to stop the chain if kickback oc curs The...

Page 8: ...e oilorboat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow theinstruc tions printed onthe oilcontainer Once oilisadded tothe gasoline shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed Al ways read and follow the safety rules relating tofuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethan...

Page 9: ...ter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 4 Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of ex cess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Insure the ON STOP switch is in the ...

Page 10: ...p the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid losing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engin...

Page 11: ...to fall cracking sounds widen ing of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path DO NOT use your saw to cut down a partially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a ...

Page 12: ...ing logs with a compression side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustrations for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut 1st Cut Using a support _Cut 1 st Cut L LIMBING AND PRUNING mlWARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not...

Page 13: ...rcut so that the stump of the limb rotrudes 1 to 2 inches from the trunk of the tree Sectln d cut Sto y _ 3rd out 1 to 2 in I from trunk of tree CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _ kWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete Before After regular service Use Use Check for damaged worn parts _ _ Check for loose fasteners pa...

Page 14: ...is es pecially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw 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 uide J Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Adjusting Tool Nuts Screw Bar Tool 2 Loosen chain brake nuts until they are fing...

Page 15: ...s bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replace ment is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list also specified on the replace ment bar and chain decal located on the chain saw CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL See FUELING ENGINE under the OP ERATION section LUBRICATION B a r Oil _ _ See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un der the OPERATION ...

Page 16: ...nstall outlet cover and 2 screws Ensure outlet cover and both screws are reinstalled correct ly to prevent damage to the saw see illustrations The exhaust outlets must face the chain brake bar side of the saw let 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 ...

Page 17: ...ar stops against clutch drum sprocket 6 Remove the old chain 7 Carefully remove the new chain from the package Hold chain with the drive links as shown Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8 Place chain over and behind clutch fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket 9 Fit the bottom of the drive links be tween the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 10 Fit chain drive links in...

Page 18: ...until engine runs without chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow Turn idle screw T clockwise to in crease engine speed Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed Low Speed Mixture L Allow engine to idle Then accelerate the engine and note performance If engine hesitates bogs down or smokes during acceleration turn low speed mixture screw L clockwise in 1 16 turn in...

Page 19: ...e labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil a...

Page 20: ...xhaust ports or muf fler outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on spark arresting screen 6 Fan housing dirty 7 None of the above REMEDY 1 Move ON STOP switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 6 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service ...

Page 21: ...rvice 3 Resharpen or replace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service 6 Install chain in right direction 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Repair or replace guide bar 3 Contact Sears Service 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 3 Re...

Page 22: ...cheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is sched uled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any war ranted part which is scheduled for re placement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged...

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