CHICAGO 95497 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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GAS CHAIN SAW

18” - 45cc

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Do to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

You do not operate the Chain Saw with the proper 25:1 fuel mix in its fuel tank.

Never run the Engine with an improper fuel mix, low or no fuel mix.

Running the Engine with an improper fuel mix, low or no fuel mix, will permanently damage the unit.

CAUTION!

Your Warranty Is Voided If:

2007 by Harbor Freight Tools

manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form

without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Model 95497

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com

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Page 1: ...fuel mix Running the Engine with an improper fuel mix low or no fuel mix will permanently damage the unit CAUTION Your Warranty Is Voided If Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 4...

Page 2: ... s engine is warranted for standards set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency For warranty information refer to the last pages of this manual This product requires a 25 1 ratio of fuel and 2 cycle oil to be added to its fuel tank before starting Attempting to start the Engine with an improper fuel mix low or no fuel mix WILL ruin the Engine and void the warranty The Engine s Carburetor may n...

Page 3: ...art of the machine may result in personal injury 5 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations TOOL USE AND CARE 1 Do not force the tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 2 Do not use the Chain ...

Page 4: ...LES AND PRECAUTIONS 1 IMPORTANT Your Warranty is voided if You do not operate the Chain Saw with the proper 25 1 fuel mix in its fuel tank Never run the Engine with an improper fuel mix low or no fuel mix Running the Engine with an improper fuel mix low or no fuel mix will permanently damage the unit 2 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Chain Saw These carry important information If unreadable ...

Page 5: ...erous NEVER use a ladder when using the Chain Saw KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS 1 Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury Kickback may occur when the moving Chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the Guide Bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the Saw Chain in the cut Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the Guide Bar can cause the Chain to dig into ...

Page 6: ...o not operate the Chain Saw within 50 feet of any overhead electrical lines 2 NEVER use the Chain Saw in damp or wet conditions CARBON MONOXIDE PRECAUTIONS 1 WARNING This Chain Saw is designed for outdoor use only Do not operate the Chain Saw in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area When running the Engine of this product produces carbon monoxide a colorless odorless toxic gas that when inh...

Page 7: ...ce or cleaning procedures always make sure the Stop Switch 75A is in its STOP position Allow the Engine to completely cool Then remove the spark plug from the Engine 2 Do not alter or adjust any part of the Chain Saw or Engine that is assembled and supplied by the manufacturer 3 Always follow and complete scheduled Chain Saw and Engine maintenance CHEMICAL PRECAUTIONS 1 Avoid contact with hot fuel...

Page 8: ... must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 17 and 19 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as po...

Page 9: ...Holes which fit over the two Shield Pins 2 Place the Guide Bar onto the Shafts so that the Shield Pins fit into the two Chain Tensioning Pin Holes See Figure B 5 Fit the Saw Chain 77 over the Sprocket 50A and into the Guide Bar 76 groove The Saw Chain cutters on the top of the Guide Bar should face toward the tip of the Guide Bar in the direction of the chain rotation See Figure B 6 Replace the Co...

Page 10: ...cooling A new Chain will expand its length in the beginning of use Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose Chain can derail or cause rapid wear of itself and the Guide Bar 76 See Figure B SKU 95497 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 10 PRE START INSTRUCTIONS To Fill The Chain Oil Tank 1 Prior to each use of the Chain Saw the Chain Oil Tank must be filled with S A ...

Page 11: ...vy duty work gloves sturdy work boots and head protection 2 IMPORTANT This Chain Saw is equipped with an automatic Chain Brake 28 to stop Saw Chain 77 rotation in the event of an emergency such as kickback while in a cutting operation See Figure E next page 3 Once the proper fuel mix is obtained turn the Chain Saw on its side with its Fuel Tank Cap 57 facing up Unscrew and remove the Fuel Tank Cap...

Page 12: ...ds the Guide Bar 76 See Figure E 5 IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the Clutch of the Chain Saw immediately release the Trigger 64 and allow the Engine to idle when the Chain Brake 28 engages See Figure E 6 To release the Chain Brake 28 pull up on the Brake towards the Front Handle 74 until a click sound is heard See Figure E 7 CAUTION Prior to each use of the Chain Saw make sure the Chain Brake 28 is ...

Page 13: ... move the Choke Lever 65 to its OPEN position and restart the Engine See Figure E 12 NOTE If the Engine is new or has been stored for a long period of time pull the Starter Handle 44 several times to ensure sufficient fuel is delivered into the fuel line and combustion chamber of the Engine See Figure E 13 WARNING The Saw Chain 77 should never turn at idle If necessary adjust the H and L Needles o...

Page 14: ...t hand on the Front Handle 74 and your right hand on the Rear Handle 22 so that your body is to the left of the chain line Never use a left handed cross handed grip or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line See Figure E 2 Accelerate the Engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the Trigger 64 To avoid the possiblity of kickback keep the Engine a...

Page 15: ...7 To clean the Chain Saw Use only a clean cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents as doing so may damage the finish of the tool Do not introduce liquids into the internal parts of the Engine and Carburetor 5 Air Filter 66A maintenance The Air Filter should be checked prior to each use of the Chain Saw for excessive dirt and debris build up Thereafter the Air Filter should be cleaned or replac...

Page 16: ... OF REPLACEMENT PARTSTHERETO TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Guide Bar and Saw Chain running hot and smoking 1 Chain tension too tight 2 Chain Oil Tank empty 1 Re adjust Chain Tensioning Screw to lesson tension on Chain 2 Refill Chain Oil Tank Engine runs but Saw Chain is not rotating 1 Chain tension too tight 2 Damaged Guide Bar and or Chain 3 Worn clutch 1 Re adjust Chai...

Page 17: ...er Plate 1 54 Dust Cover 2 16 Rubber Washer 1 55 Anti Drop Plate 1 17 Shield Ring 5 1 56 Packing Washer 20 x 30 x 2 1 18 Washer 6 1 57 Fuel Tank Cap 1 19 Brake Torsion Rod Spring 1 58 Trigger Lock 1 20 Tensioning Cover Plate 1 59 Button Spring 1 21 Chain Guide 1 60 Pin 6 x 30 1 22 Rear Handle 1 61 Tapping Screw ST4 x 25 1 23 Brake Strap 1 62 Trigger Lockout Button 1 24 Dust Shield 1 63 Trigger Tor...

Page 18: ...44 3353 PAGE 18 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM CHAIN SAW UNIT NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts 33 38 35 13 Plug Wrench 75 not shown Guide Bar 76 not shown Saw Chain 77 not shown ...

Page 19: ...ton Pin 1 70A Right Case Body 1 21A Needle Bearing Ring 2 71A Dust Plate 1 22A Crankshaft Connecting Bar 1 72A Pin 5 x 10 3 23A Needle Bearing 11 x 15 x 12 5 1 73A Shoe Block 2 1 24A Semi Circular Key 3 x 3 5 x 10 1 74A Ground Strip 1 25A Conical Spreader Spring 1 75A Stop Switch 1 26A Conical Spreader Base 1 76A Stop Switch Socket 1 27A Tapping Screw ST5 x 16 4 77A Left Shock Block 1 28A Chain Ca...

Page 20: ... 40A 34A 33A 32A 31A 30A 82A 99A 42A 43A 55A 54A 53A 52A 82A 51A 50A 49A 48A 47A 45A 44A 46A 19A 20A 21A 23A 56A 57A 58A 59A 61A 60A 14A 62A 63A 64A 65A 69A 68A 67A 66A 70A 71A 72A 98A 89A 90A 89A 91A 95A 96A 9A 73A 76A 75A 74A 77A 92A 93A 94A 97A 78A 79A 81A 83A 85A 84A 82A 80A 88A 86A 87A NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as re...

Page 21: ...are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT warranty station as soon as a problem exists Contact the HFT Customer Service department at the number below to make shipping arrangements The warranty 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 the Harbor Freight T...

Page 22: ...ninety days from date of purchase that the motor the belts if so equipped and the blades if so equipped are free of defects in materials and workmanship Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser for a period of one year from date of purchase that all other parts and components of the product are free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty does not apply to damag...

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