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Page 1: ...ce Parts List Espa_ol _ _ For Occasional Use Only 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 _Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530086518 7 19 01 ...

Page 2: ...r improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fol low the safety rules precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection _ I _ _ Eye Snug Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes f Safety Chaps 4 i IIi Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety foo...

Page 3: ...es 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 Follow 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 will operate properly and perform...

Page 4: ...es 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 and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Fol low manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals but ...

Page 5: ...ent of kickback m_WARNINu WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotat ing chain back and up toward the op erator Kickback can be caused by al lowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chai...

Page 6: ...re such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure todosoisaviola tion ofthe law Refer toCustomer Re sponsibilities chart inthe MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS This chain saw islisted byUnderwriters Laboratories Inc inac cordance with American National Stan dards for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements ANSI B175 1 2000 _ W...

Page 7: ...lly squeezing the trigger FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trig ger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Release the throttle lockout and trigger while holding the fast idle lock button CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to p...

Page 8: ...th this saw isa 3 2 ounce container ofCraftsman brand oil Pour theentire contents of this container into 1gallon ofgasoline toachieve theproper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive oilorboat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow theinstruc tions printed onthe oilcontainer Once oilisadded tothe gasoline shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed Al...

Page 9: ...r 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 how badly unit is flooded If engine still fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800...

Page 10: ... 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 ting causing serious injury Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well nor during bad we...

Page 11: ...lly 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 _k WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill o...

Page 12: ...t _ d4__ zylst Cut 1st Cut L 2 nd Cut ZZ LIMBING AND PRUNING _WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Al lowing such contact can result in seri ous injury _WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any po sition whi...

Page 13: ...nsion Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check fuel mixture level Check guide bar and chain oil _ Lubricate bar sprocket hole Inspect and clean unit decals Check chain brake Clean guide bar groove Clean air filter Clean inspect muffler and spark arresting screen i i Replace spark plug and fuel filter i Before After Every i 2E5v_y i ilYearly i Service Use Use 5 hrs i Dates i GENERAL RECOMMENDATI...

Page 14: ... bar rail 4 5 6 _w Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist While lifting tip of guide bar tighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool yZ_ 2 Chain Brake _ b4_ I_ _ t Nuts _ _ 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain aro...

Page 15: ... mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in creases fuel consumption and harmful emissions 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 a...

Page 16: ...Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER Toreplace fuel filter drain your unit by running itdry offuel Remove fuel cap and itsconnected retainer from tank Pull filter from tank and remove from line Replace and reassemble WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service oradjustments except forcar buretor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools You can purc...

Page 17: ...roperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T under 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...

Page 18: ...tors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all 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 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 befo...

Page 19: ...arting in the Operation Section Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section Contact Sears Service See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section Co...

Page 20: ...Sears Service 3 Resharpen or replace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service 6 Install chain in right direction 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Repair or replace guide bar 3 Contact Sears Service 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Sect...

Page 21: ...questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call 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 shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part ...

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