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Page 1: ... 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 or 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530088679 2 10 00 ...

Page 2: ...oper 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 ik d_ Safety Hat Protection _ _ Eye Snug I_1_ Protection Pitting _ Heavy Dut_ Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes _llml Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwe...

Page 3: ...a and use an approved marked con tainer for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fueling site before starting Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in a cool dry well ventilated space where fuel va pors cannot reach s...

Page 4: ...u are right or left handed Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear han dle when making bucking cuts Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from...

Page 5: ...ed with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Cali fornia Codes 4442 and 4448 All U S forest land and the states of California idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion en gines be equipped with a spark arres tor screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regula tion...

Page 6: ... The THROTTLE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trigger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Re lease ...

Page 7: ...ollow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid en gine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for ...

Page 8: ...increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs us ing the following steps This will help you get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing op eration Squeeze the throttle trigger and al low the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the ch...

Page 9: ...or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready 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 Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly sup ported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely set the saw ...

Page 10: ...th a second overcut Watch for logs with a compresion side See illustration above for cut ting logs with a compression side I st Cut 1st Cut BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Re fer to the illustration below for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Usi...

Page 11: ... cut cut 1 3 of way _ _ 3rdcut 1 to2in from trunk of tree Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Every Service regular service Use Use 5 hrs 25 hrs Yearly Dates Check for damaged worn parts _ Check for loose fasteners parts _ Check chain tension _ Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Clean unit labels Clean air filter Clean inspect spark arrestor screen inspect muffler Replace spark plu...

Page 12: ...ift up tip of guide barto check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist While lifting tip of guide bar tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool Torque to 10 15 ft lbs Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counter cloc...

Page 13: ... cover Remove air filter Clean the air filter using hot soapy water Rinse with clean cool water Air dry completely before reinstalling Lightly oil air filter before installing to improve the efficiency of air filter Use 2 cycle engine oil or motor oil SAE 30 Squeeze excess oil from filter Reinstall air filter Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws 15 20 in lbs Screws Air Filter t _ _ Cylinder Cover...

Page 14: ...OP switch to the STOP position Replace the old chain when it be comes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replace ment chain specified in the repair parts list The correct replacement bar and chain is also specified on a decal located on the chain saw See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cut ters on your chain Remove bar clamp nuts Remove bar clamp Remove the old c...

Page 15: ...ll occur If carburetor presets are not needed proceed to IDLE SPEED T Turn both mixture screws counter clockwise until they stop Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 full turns Start motor let it run for 3 minutes and proceed to the adjustment section If engine does not start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call 1 800 235 5878 If engine performa...

Page 16: ...a per or cloth FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage 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 c...

Page 17: ... lean Exhaust ports or muf fler outlets plugged Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen Fan housing cylinder fins dirty None of the above Oil tank empty Oil pump or oil filter clogged Guide bar oil hole blocked Move Ignition switch to ON See Starting Instructions Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repa...

Page 18: ...d in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 800 235 5878 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protection Agency and SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO USA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment e...

Page 19: ...ny warranted part which isnot scheduled forreplacement asrequired maintenance orwhich isscheduled only forregular inspection tothe effect of repair orreplace asnecessary shall bewarranted for2years Any warranted part which isscheduled for replacement asrequired maintenance shall bewarranted forthe period of time uptothe first scheduled replace ment point forthat part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not ...

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