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Summary of Contents for C944.411362

Page 1: ...Maintenance Parts List Fran_ ais For Occasional Use Only C_ 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 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 530088473 3 5 04 ...

Page 2: ...is available by returning the Gas Chain Saw to the nearest Sears Service Centre Department in Canada This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitation on ho...

Page 3: ...ith doctor before oper ating Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate with one hand Seri ous injury to the operator helpers or bystanders may result from one handed operation A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well ventilated outdoor ar...

Page 4: ...KBACK Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Kickback Path _ _ _ Avoid _ _uctions Clear The Working Area 41_WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden for ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log ...

Page 5: ...rip 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 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...

Page 6: ...essel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength Centre Take your unit to the place of pur chase or to your nearest Sears Service Centre 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 t...

Page 7: ...ESPONSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS CSA Z62 1 1995 Chain Saws Oc cupational Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 1996 Chain Saw Kick back Occupational Health and Safety CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model C944 411362 Chain Saw fully assembled Bar tool 2 cycle engine oil bar oil not included Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts If you n...

Page 8: ...rottle trigger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pull ing the CHOKE FAST iDLE LEVER out fully for cold or refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE...

Page 9: ...nted on the container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Al ways read and follow 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 A...

Page 10: ... the engine starts 5 Squeeze and release throttle trig ger allowing engine to idle DIFFICULT STARTING or starting 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 Insure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls de pending on ho...

Page 11: ...pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid 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 ti...

Page 12: ... cut down a partially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may 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 the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size _WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can...

Page 13: ...w _qe 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 sedous injury _WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb 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 the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Watch out for springpoles Springpotas are smal...

Page 14: ...guide bar _ Check fuel mixture level _ Check guide bar and chain oil _ Inspect and clean unit decals _ Check chain brake _ Clean guide bar groove _ Clean air filter _ Clean inspect mumer and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug and fuel filter _ _ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To re ceive full val...

Page 15: ...de 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 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar 8 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw counterclockwise R...

Page 16: ...issions 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 completely cleaned It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation or annually which ever comes first To clean filter 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remove cyl...

Page 17: ...ve from line Replace and reassemble aWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for car buretor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools You can purchase sharpening tools at Sears or go to a professional chain sharpener CHAIN REPLACEMENT _WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut ...

Page 18: ...nder adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T and LOW SPEED MIXTURE L under adjusting procedure Engine dies or hesitates when it should accelerate See ACCELERA TION CHECK under adjusting procedure Loss of cutfing power See HIGH SPEED MIXTURE H under adjusting procedure There are three adjustment screws on the carburetor They are labeled H L and T They are located in the area just abo...

Page 19: ...each 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 saw thoroughly before stor age Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa per or cloth FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA_...

Page 20: ...n 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 Install 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 Adjustments Section 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover 1 See Carburetor Adj...

Page 21: ...y Chain stops within the cut Chain cuts at an angle 2 Cutters damaged 3 Chain worn 4 Cutters dull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high 5 Sprocket worn 6 Chain installed backwards 1 Chain cutter tops not filed flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven 3 Clutch slipping 1 Cutters damaged on one side 2 Chain dull on one side 3 Guide bar bent or worn 1 See Check Chain Tension in the Mainte...

Page 22: ...ty repairs should be com pleted in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty dghts and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authodzed service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe dod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty sha...

Page 23: ... the owner if the part is un der warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Mod ule MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Yea...

Page 24: ...tore SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1 888 665 4455 Keep this number handy should you require a service cal_or need to order repair parts If ordering parts make sure you have the name make and model no of the merchandise and the name and number of the part you wish to order If calling locally pJease use one of the following numbers Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744_4900 Halifax 454_2444 ...

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