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Page 1: ...s and Operating instructions Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury C RFIFTSMFIN 2 8118 33 20 GASOLI NE CHAIN SAW 1 i Record in the space provided below the Model No and Serial No of your saw These numbers are located on the starting instructions decal Model No Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference k Sold by Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA j i i ii L...

Page 2: ...cago L 60684 Sold by Sears Roebuck and Co Dept D 817W_ Hoffinan Estate IL 60179 USA _ TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications 2 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION 3 Know Your Chain Saw 6 Preparing Your Saw For Use 7 Accessories _ 1 Using Your Saw 11 TyPes of Cutting 12 Maintenance 16 Repair Parts 23 Quick Reference Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS CU IN DISPLACEMENT GU_D_ _ _UC_mCK_K CHAIN LOW KICKE_CK SPARKPLUG SPARKPLUG GAP...

Page 3: ...harp and properly ten sioned FollowSears chainsharpeningand mainte nanceinstructions Checktensionat regular intervals withtheenginestopped neverwiththeenginerunning Make sure the barclampnutsare securelytightened after tensioningthe chain A looseor dull chain can increasethe chanceof kickback 5 Begin and continue cutting at lull throttle if the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater ch...

Page 4: ...path AVOID REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull in occur when the chain is suddenly stopped bybeing pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This resultsina reversalof thechainforceusedtocutwoodandcausesthesaw to move in the opposite directionof chain rotation Pinch Kickback drivesthe saw straightback towardthe operator Pull in pullsthe sawaway fromthe opera_ JEitherlreactio...

Page 5: ...lor by seeingyour Sears Service Center 6 Disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance except for carburetor adjustments 8 9 Never modify your saw in any way Use onlyattach ments supplied orspecificallyrecommendedby Sears Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomesdamaged broken or is otherwise removed Keepthevibrationisolators ingood condition Period icallyinspectisolator...

Page 6: ...le barsworktogetherto givebalanceand resistancein controlling the saw ifkickbackoccurs A WARNING Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instruc itions in this manual Do notuse any other guide bar and chain combination that is not equivalent to the original equipment or not certified to comply wit...

Page 7: ...the handguard Keep Lhe handguardL_ N _mly fastened at a times Check the handguardscrews each time the sawis used To Install 1 Alignthe Handguard andHandguardCaparound the Handlebarasshownin Figure 6_ 2 Fit the mountingpinonthe Handguard intothe pin holein the Handlebar Figure6 inset 3 Insertthe3 mounting screwsintothe3holesonthe HandguardCap 4 Turneach screwwitha Phillipsscrewdnver a little ata ti...

Page 8: ...ar through step 4 1 Holdthetipof theguide barupandturnthe adjusting screw just untilthe chain does notsag beneath the guide bar Figure10 ADJUSTING SCREW TURN TO LOOSEN TENSION TURN TO TIGHTEN TENSION Figure 10 mounting studsandthesmallroundhole overthe adjusting pin Figure8 Turnthe adjustingscrew as neededtopositionthe adjusting pin Holdchainwithcutters facingaSshowninFK jure 9 Place chainoverandb...

Page 9: ...8 0 FI Oz Oil to 2 5 Gallon Gasoline Not allair cooledengine oilshavethe same qual ities If Sears Craftsman2 cycleengine oil is not available use a good quality 2 cycle engine oil recommendedfor air cooled engines Mixat a ratio of 16 1 8 07 oilto 1 gallon gasoline A 16 1 fuel mixturewith these oilswillassureadequate lubri cationfor your engine 4 DO NOT USE NMMA Oil National Marine Manufacturers As...

Page 10: ...rn the adjusting screwcounterclockwise Todecrease the oil flow turnthe adjusting screwclockwise tfthe oiler isadjustedto decrease the oil flow be sureto readjustthe oilerbefore returningto types of cuttingthatrequiregreaterlubrication When the saw is run at high RPM s for long pedods of time during certain types of cut ring such aspmning or debmnching moreoil can be deliveredthanis required Toavoi...

Page 11: ...llingthe airflowtothe fuelsystem The Triggeraccelerates andcontrols thespeedotthe engine and is designedto be usedwith the throttle lock out The Throttle Lock out prevents the trigger from becomingaccidentally engaged Thethrottlelock out mustbe pressedbeforethetriggercanbe activated 5 The ThrottleLockholdsthethrottlelock outandtrig ger in positionwhile the engine is being started Releasethe thrott...

Page 12: ...all togs using thefo_wing ted ni quetogetthe feel ofusing yoursawbefore youbegina maw sawingoperation a Accelerate the engine to full throttle Just before entering the cut by squeezingthe throttletrigger b Begin cutting thewith spur againstthe log Figure 16 c Run the engineat full throttle the entiretimeyou are cutting d Allow the chain to cut for you exert only light downward pressure If youforce...

Page 13: ...ttress es vertically thenhorizontally Figure 18 al Make the notchcut F_ure 19 Cut 1 Cutthe bottomofthe notchfirst through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree Cut 2 Completethe notchby making the slant cut Remove the notch of wood b Make the felling cut Figure 20 Cut 3 Cut on the opposite side of the notch about 2 higherthan the bottomof the notch c Leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut andth...

Page 14: ... 1 3 of the diameter of the log 2 TYPES OF CUTTING USED Figure 22 Ovemutting beginonthe topsideofthe logwith spur against the log exert light pressure downward Undercutting beginonthe undersideof thelog Withthe spuragainstthe log exert lightpressure upward Dudng undercutting the saw willtendto push backatyou Bepreparedfor thisreaction and hold the sawfirmlyto maintaincontrol r _A WARN HG t ever tu...

Page 15: ...essional to do the job Refer to Figure 27 for the pruning tech nique 1 Undercut 1 3 of the way throughthe limb near the trunkof the tree 2 Finish with an overcutfarther outfromthe trunk 3 Keep out of the wayof thefalling timb 4 Cut the stump flush near the trunkof the tree _kWARNING Never climb into a tree to debmnch or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cau...

Page 16: ...ain _saw has to be forced through the cuL saw cuts to one side CAUTION Always wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp enough to cut you even though it is too dull to cut wood a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS Items required Gloves 11 64 dia File 6 File Holder Medium Flat File Depth Gauge Tool Vise 1 Stopengine and disconnect spark plug 2 Adjust the chain ferpmper tension page a 3 Work at th...

Page 17: ...the replacement Reduced Kickback Guide Bar specified for your saw in Specifi cations a Remove the guide bar to service b Clean oil holes at least once for each five hours of operation Figure 34 c Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire Figure 34 d Remove burrs by filing the side edges of the guide bar grooves square with a flat file Figure35 e Restore squ...

Page 18: ...w the melted end to driponce then while the rope is stillhot pullthe meltedend througha rag to obtain a smooth pointed end 8 Feedtheropethrough the _ statter holein the theMn housing F_lum 39 9 Guidelops klsidepuley UtonU_ t0Pside purley holebypushing theropefromtheundeiside here with a small round object such as a Phillips screwdriver See inset Figure39 10 T ea knotintheendofthe ropeleavingnomore...

Page 19: ...nd withoutthechainmoving Turn screwclockwisetoincreaseenginespeed if enginestaf sordies Turnscrew counterc ockwiseto slow engine downand ortokeep thechainfromturning c No further adjustments are necessary if the chain doesnot move atidle speedand if perfor mance issatisfactory AWARNING Recheck die speed after each adjustment below The chain must not move at idle speed to avoid serious injury 3 LOW...

Page 20: ... to the engine Items Required softbristledbrush suchasa paint brush Clean offthecarburetorcover andtheareaaroundit Pullchoketothefullposition Figure14 topreventdirt fromenteringthecarburetor Removethecarburetorcover Removetheairfiltercarefully Figure43 Removesingletopscrewand separatethetwohalves CAUTION Do not use gasoline or other flam mable liquid to clean the filter to avoidcreating a fire haz...

Page 21: ...ush Choke in Clean orreplace air filter Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture See CarburetorAdjustments Contact your Sears Service Center Clean fan housing SeeEngine Fuel Mixture Replace with correctplug See CarburetorAdjustments Clean spark arre_or screen Contact yourSears Service Center OIL INADEQUATE FOR t Oiltankempty 1 Filloiltank BARAND CHAIN 2 Improperlyadjustedoiler ifsoequi...

Page 22: ...Inspect sharpness wear damage x x C leckchain tension x x _arpen _ when dull kspect wear damage C eangmove X Deburr when needed Pteprace when worn ordamaged X Check Ctean Replace when worn ordamaged ICOn CI1eckidleadjustment diaJn mu_ not turn Rslp_ce _ when fouL dordam_jed Ret_hten X Vibrationmounts Spark arrestor screen ktspect team rips separation out of round Replace _ when worn or damaged _ x...

Page 23: ...30 014719 35 530 016718 36 530 015722 37 530 028645 38 530 027095 39 530 028647 40 530 028643 41 530 028644 42 530 012155 530 012200 43 530 030034 44 530 030054 45 530 027838 46 530 015697 47 530 001624 48 530 081372 49 530 027218 530 027090 530 027607 51 530 015707 52 530 027285 DESCRIPTION Screw Spur Crankshaft Seal Crankcase Ass y and 18 26 33 125 126 127 137 138 141 142 Screw Wa_er Muffler Cov...

Page 24: ...35 530 010892 530 02713 5 Cyliadricai v_unt Isolator L_iter W_her Reflector C Clip FuelCapA_ y and o Ping Bracket Screw Onepiece design Two piece dee_n Thro _ L_ Spring Screw Oerb Cover Winter Kit Cylinder Shield Kit O ucl 62 Carb Cover Screw Lat_ Spring Throtth Trigger Grommet Bracket Gasket Set Carburetor HDA 49 AirFilter Phte Carb MountingStud Throttle Lockout 91 530 015724 92 630 069216 93 530...

Page 25: ...530 029236 175 530 026849 176 530 027256 530 016873 530 015871 530 027272 530 027192 530 024466 530 032049 530 048084 530 027161 530 014161 530 027129 530 019079 530 010990 530 023064 530 024419 530 015730 530 015719 530 015108 Worm Gear Seal C _ket Set Dust Plug Plunger Spring Oil Pump Kit IncL s 106 107 109 110 1 1 113 122 123 140 Offer Adjustment Screw Screw Oil Pickup Filter Oi er Intake Line ...

Page 26: ...Gasket Fuel Pump Diaphragm Inlet Screen Throttle Spring Choke Shaft Lever Ass y Inlet Needle Valve Screw Pin Metering Lever Spring Screw M_riag _hragm bietering Diaphragm Gasket KEY PART NO NO t61 530 035204 162 530 035248 163 530 035226 164 530 035240 I65 530 035243 166 530 035245 167 530 035246 168 530 035238 169 530 035242 170 530 035209 171 530 035213 Not Shown 530 035224 530 035225 DESCRIPTIO...

Page 27: ...hand place right foot through rear handle to stabilize saw 3 Use less than the full extent of the starter rope per pull 4 Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine tO idle OPERATING THE UNIT 12 1 Cut wood only 2 Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cut 3 Begin cutting with spur against the log 4 Cut only at full throttle Release the trigger as soon as the cut is...

Page 28: ...8 35628 2 8 18 358 356332 3 3 20 3 The PART DESCRIPTION 4 The NAME OF ITEM Chain Saw If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling When you buy merchandisefrom Searsyou getan extravaluethat nobody else can offer Sears Service Acrosstown oracross thecountry Sears Serviceisalwaysnear pro viding trustworthy compet...

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