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Page 1: ...nce Parts List Es For Occasional Use Only 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 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530086517 7 t9 01 ...

Page 2: ...oper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict tile 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 _L_J Safety Hat Protection _ _ Eye Snug I u ur_ _ Protection Pitting _ _ _ Heavy Duty Clothing _T Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes _ _ at_ Wear protective gear Always use steel toed...

Page 3: ...raftsman 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...

Page 4: ... 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 Fol low manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals but ne...

Page 5: ...nt of kickback AI_ WARNING WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WiLL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotat ing chain back and up toward the op erator Kickback can be caused by al lowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw cha...

Page 6: ...e such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a viola tion of the law Refer to Customer Re sponsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS This chain saw is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc in ac cordance with American National Stan dards for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements ANSI B175 ...

Page 7: ...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 trig ger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Release the throttle lockout and trigger while holding the fast idle lock button _ Chain Brake Guide Bar CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB acti...

Page 8: ...s saw is a 3 2 ounce container of Craftsman brand oil Pour the entire contents of this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instruc tions printed on the oil container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thorough...

Page 9: ...tarting 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 Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls de pending on how badly unit is flooded If engine still fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 23...

Page 10: ...d losing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop engine before setting saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _ WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cut ting causing serious injury Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well nor during bad w...

Page 11: ...be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is tile term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size _ WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORT...

Page 12: ...ND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the mov ing chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious injury WARNING Never climb into a tree to _imb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any po sition which can cause you to lose your balance or control of t...

Page 13: ...fuel mixture level Check guide bar and chain oil Lubricate bar sprocket hole Inspect and clean unit decals Check chain brake Clean guide bar groove Clean air filter Clean inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug and fuel filter Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance Before After Ever Every _ Service Use Use 5 hrs 25 hrs Teany Dates v v v GENERAL RECOMMENDATION...

Page 14: ...contacts bottom of guide bar rail 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove 5 Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist 6 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool Chain Brake 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around gui...

Page 15: ...it with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in creases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean your air filter after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op eration whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be comp...

Page 16: ...nd 3 screws Tighten securely linder Cover Spark Plug Boot Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain your unit by running it dry of fuel Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank Pull filter from tank and remove from line Replace and reassemble it WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for car buretor adjustments CH...

Page 17: ...r or flooding may give the impression of an improperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be neces sary if you notice any of the following conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T under adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T and LOW SPEED MIXTURE L under adjusting pro...

Page 18: ...eaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time Clean s...

Page 19: ...re set too lean 4 Exhaust ports or muf fler outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on spark arresting screen 6 Starter housing dirty 7 None of the above 2 See Difficult Starting in the Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Instatl 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 the Service and ...

Page 20: ...Sears Service 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 Sect...

Page 21: ...questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part ...

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