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Page 1: ...s List Espa_ol p 30 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 Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 115257426 Rev 6 9 30 10 BRW ...

Page 2: ...s which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Here s what the Repair Prot...

Page 3: ... use two hands when operating the chain saw WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se rious injury IMeasured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Starting Reminder Move ON STOP switch to _ _ the ON position Pull SX Pull the st...

Page 4: ... not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned re treat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers bystanders or any combina tion of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is intended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well ventilated ...

Page 5: ...ps Store the unit and fuel inanarea where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury X_ _ _ Kickback Path _ LWARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden forwar...

Page 6: ... open MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside tl of h_ ElBow locked Never reverse hand positions A good firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control Don t let go Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you 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 hand...

Page 7: ...urchased from a servicing dealer or to your nearest Sears Service Center Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking guide bar up and back toward operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious inju...

Page 8: ...ctory tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted As a result you may smell gasoline or find a drop of oil fuel residue on the muffler when you unpack the unit ASSEMBLY Your saw is fully assembled no assembly is necessary KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS OPERATOR S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the locati...

Page 9: ...omeone that does understand the in formation or call the customer assis tance help line at 1 800 235 5878 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The bar and chain require lubrication The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank Capacity 6 8 fl oz Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Too little oil will cause ove...

Page 10: ...free to turn without contacting any object Starter Rope Handle __ Left Hand on Front Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handle _WARNING Do not attemptto throw or drop start the chain saw Doing so will put the operator at risk of serious injury due to loss of control of the chain saw IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the ...

Page 11: ...UTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this procedure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chai...

Page 12: ...footing The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular di rection Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include The wind direction and speed The lean ofthe tree The lean of a tree might not be appa...

Page 13: ...o 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 IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward operator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do...

Page 14: ...he moving 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 limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any posi tion which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on...

Page 15: ...r carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged worn parts Check for loose fasteners parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check fuel mixture level Check guide bar and chain oil Inspect and clean unit decals Clean cooling system Check chain brake Clean guide bar groove Clean air filter Clean inspect muffler and spark arresting scre...

Page 16: ...l they are finger tight against the clutch cover 3 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail Adjusting j Screw _1 I 4 5 6 Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clock wise Repeat until sag does not exist Adjusting...

Page 17: ...se or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth COOLING SYSTEM To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of Air intake on the starter Air guide plate Fins on the flywheel Cooling fins on the cylinder Cylinder cover directs cold air over the ...

Page 18: ...esting screen 8 Reinstall screw in muffler exhaust outlet cover 9 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely 10 Reinstall air filter cover Tighten knob securely REPLACE SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable 1 Loosen knob on air filter cover Remove air filter cover 2 Pull o...

Page 19: ...ary See CHAIN TENSION section 3 Sharpen cutters To sharpen the cutters position the file holder 10 so that it rests on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge NOTE The chain has both left and right hand cutters File Holder _ ___ File __ __ CutterOL ___O _ I _ Depth Gauge 10 Align the 25 file holder marks parallel with the bar and to the center of the chain File Holder Line Sharpen cutters on o...

Page 20: ...e only the Low Kickback replacement 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 cutters on your chain NOTE CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE CLUTCH COVER CAN BE REMOVED OR RE INSTALLED ON THE CHAIN SAW TO DISENGAGE CHAIN BRAKE PULL THE FRONT H...

Page 21: ...The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must not move at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure ...

Page 22: ...uel next season 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 containers R...

Page 23: ... 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 Contact Sears Service see back cover 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover 4 Contact Sears Service see ...

Page 24: ...n in the Maintenance Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Repair or replace 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 Disengage chain brake 1 See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Resharpen or replace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Install chain in right di...

Page 25: ...ty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest au thorized service center call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 or send e mail corre spondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The war ranty period begins on the date the small off...

Page 26: ...er if the part is under warranty EMIS SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor air filter cov ered up to maintenance schedule ignition system spark plug covered up to maintenance schedule ignition module muffler including catalyst if equipped fuel tank MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsi ble for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the opera tor s manual The informa...

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