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Page 1: ...1440 14 in Bar i i 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 Mort Sat Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530 087618 06 08 98 ...

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 follow the safety rules precautions and op erating instructions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection _ _ _ Eye qMr _ Snug Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles...

Page 3: ...ast 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 re move fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in a cool dr_ well ventilatedspace where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electdc motors or switches fumacas etc GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follow all saf...

Page 4: ...king bucking cuts Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a 81ft_t line with the cutting chain Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off _ce and lose control Do not cut above shoulder height It is difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following f...

Page 5: ...ota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of_these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to Customer Responsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCE sectio...

Page 6: ... ockoutmust be pressed before you can squeeze the thmt_ _ t_ get This feature prevents you from ac iP cidentallysqueezing the trigger FAST IDLE LOCK The fast idle lock hok_sthe thrace tdg ger in the startingpos Kion A_tivatethe fast idle lock by pressingthe thr_t_e lOckoutand squeezing the throttle _g ger Withthe thtot_te _dg_er squeezed press the tast idle Io_ Release the throttle lockoutand trig...

Page 7: ...he fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety iules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture 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 engine problems the fuel s...

Page 8: ...er to the TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING TIPS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See Chain Tension in the Maintenance section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plas tics masonry non wood building ma terials etc Stop the saw it the chain strikes a for eign object Inspect the saw and re pair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand...

Page 9: ... the tree from falling in the wrong direction Hinge holdstree on stump and helps controlfall Closing of notch Opening of fellingcut NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall To avoid Idckback and chain damage _ use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking soun...

Page 10: ...r first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut us og cut _lSt Cut Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log First cut on compressionside of I o o og Second cut Rrst out on compressionside of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Roll the log over and finish with a sec ond over...

Page 11: ...cut Rmt_l _ _ _ 1 3 of way I fromtrunk of tree 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 Clean unit labels Clean air filter Clean inspect spark arrestor screen inspect muffler Replace spark plug Before Afterl Ever Every Yeady Use Use 5hrs 25 hrs v e v e I v i Service Dates GEN...

Page 12: ... up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then tum adjusting screw 1 4 turn clock wise Repeat 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 guido bar If chain does not rotate it is too _gM Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw...

Page 13: ...e 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 Cylinder Cover Air Filter Screws Cylinder Cover INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spar...

Page 14: ... on a decal located on the chain saw See your Sears Service Center to re place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain Remove bar clamp nuts Remove bar clamp Remove the old chain Bar Clamp Cutters Dep_ Gauge Drive Links Place chain over and behind dutch Fit bottom of ddve links between teeth In sprocket nose Fit chain drive links into bar groove Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in g...

Page 15: ...p Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now tum counterclcck 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 trouble shooting chart or call 1 800 235 5878 If engine performance is acceptable at the preset positions and there is no chain movement at idle no further ad justment is necessary ADJUSTING PROC...

Page 16: ...dingthe use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altema tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabi lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer contain ers Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer CRAFTSMAN 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is especially bl...

Page 17: ...xhaust 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 REMEDY 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 I re...

Page 18: ...ance contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 800 235 5878 U S EPA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Caiifomia Air Resources Board and SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO USA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn ana garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn a...

Page 19: ... oth er engine componentscausedby the fail ure of a warranted part still under war ranty _ WHAT IS NOT COVERED or All failures caused by abuse neglect improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIRED PARTS The use of add on or modi_d pads can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim SEARS is not liable to cover failures of warranted dParts caused by the use of add on or mo ified parts HOW...

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Page 24: ...ra pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 Rm mmmmmm For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the followin...

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