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Page 1: ...y Operation Maintenance Parts List Espafio_ 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 Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530086539 8 1 01 ...

Page 2: ...isk of ac cidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can foF tow the safety rutes precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye Snug Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwe...

Page 3: ...Use only Craftsman acces sories and replacement parts as rec ommended Never modify your saw Maintain chain saw with care Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance Fottow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Check for damaged parts Before fur ther use of the chain saw a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it witl operat...

Page 4: ... obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it Keep saw chain sharp andpropedy tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Follow manufacturer s chain sharp ening and maintenance ...

Page 5: ...mple of chain saws below 3 8 cu bic inch displacement specified in ANSi Bt75 1 Low Kickback Chain _ Contoured Depth Gauge longated Guard Link deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually ride into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback _ WAI INII_I_ WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT...

Page 6: ... and the states ofCaIifornia Ida ho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require bytaw that many internal combustion engines beequipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legatly responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Faiiure to do so is a vioIa tion of the taw Refer to Customer ...

Page 7: ... you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the CHOKE FAST iDLE LEVER out fully for cold or for refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de signed to stop the chain if kickback oc curs The chain brake activates aut...

Page 8: ...per fueI mixture DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils wilt cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instruc tions printed on the oit container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughIy mixed At ways read and fo low the safety rules relating to fuel before fue ing your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blend...

Page 9: ...uickly with your right hand unti_the engine starts 4 Squeeze and re ease the throttle trigger to altow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or etarting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Ftooded engines can be cteared of ex cess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure _istad above Insure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position...

Page 10: ...t full speed the entire time you are cutting Atiow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure ReIease the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle tf you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid losing controt when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setti...

Page 11: ...cking sounds widen ing of the feIling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path DO NOT use your saw to cut down a partially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially failen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and putt down the tree with a cabie winch...

Page 12: ... A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustrations for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend t 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support _ 2 ndCut t st Cut Using a s_lpport stand 2I_dCut X_ _a _ _ g_ _ 1st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING i_t WARNING Be alert for and guard against ki...

Page 13: ...so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the trunk of the tree Second cut First cut 1 3 of way _ 3rdcutlto2in from trunk of tree WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Filt in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged worn parts Check for loose fasteners parts Check chain tension Ch...

Page 14: ...e This is es pecially true during the first few times you use your saw Atways check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw 1 Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool bar too0 to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Guide _ Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Adjusting Toot Nuts Screw Bar Tool 2 Loosen chain brake nuts until they ...

Page 15: ...r cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs tf replace ment is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts Iist also specified on the replace ment bar and chain decal located on the chain saw CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL See FUELING ENGINE under the OP ERATION section LUBRICATION Bar_ See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un der the OPERATION section Lubricate...

Page 16: ...Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inches 6 ReinstaIl the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Cylinder Spark _ _ _ _ Cover Spark 4 Plug SOOt i REPLACE FUEL FILTER To repiace the fuel filter drain your unit by running it dryof fuel Remove fuet cap and its connected retainer from tank Pull filter fro...

Page 17: ... this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at1 800 235 5878 Old fuel adirty air filter dirty fuel filter orflooding may give the impression of animproperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set atthe factory Adjustments may be necessary ifyounotice any ofthe fol lowing conditions Chain moves atidle See IDLE SP...

Page 18: ... where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with att guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or m...

Page 19: ... High Speed Mixture set too lean 4 Exhaust ports or muf fler out_ets plugged 5 Carbon build up on spark arresting screen 6 Fall housing dirty 7 None of the above 2 See Difficult Starting in 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 Servic...

Page 20: ... the within the cut filed flat Service and Adjustments Section 2 Guide bar burred or 2 Repair or replace guide bar bent rails uneven 3 Clutch slipping 3 Contact Sears Service Chain cuts at t Cutters damaged on t See Chain Sharpening in the an angle one side Service and Adjustments Section 2 Chain dull on one side 2 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 3 Guide bar bent or wor...

Page 21: ...estions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized set vice center or caIt Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shaIt be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part wh...

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