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Page 1: ...ist 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 isted are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530164815 1 14 04 ...

Page 2: ...less 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 fol low the safety rules precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Hearing _ Safety Hat Protection _ A Eye Snug I _1 _ Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Safety _ Safety Chaps Shoes Wear protective geac Always use steel toed safety footwea...

Page 3: ...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 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 pr...

Page 4: ...guide bar Keep working area free from 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 and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Fol low manufactu...

Page 5: ...ements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch dis placement specified in ANSI B175 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 A _ aWARNIN_ WEDONOT REP_ RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE ...

Page 6: ...d the states of California Ida ho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a viola tion of the law Refer to Customer ...

Page 7: ...OKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pull ing the CHOKE FAST iDLE LEVER out to the full extent for cold stadthg or after refueling The choke provides additional fuet to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting Bar Sprocket Hole CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE iS a device designed to stop the chain if kic...

Page 8: ...ents of this con tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instruc tions printed on the oil container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed AI ways read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before...

Page 9: ...ess primer bulb 6 times 4 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 5 Squeeze and release throttle trig ger allowing engine to return to idle speed 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 excess fuel by push ing the choke fast idle lever in com pletely to the OF...

Page 10: ...w the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward 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 A _ aWARNING Chec...

Page 11: ...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 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 BUCKIN...

Page 12: ... the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 2na Cut _ _ _ 1stCut 1stCut Using a support stand _ 1stCut LIMBING AND PRUNING zt _ 41_WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the 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 Neve...

Page 13: ...g before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete Befon After Ever Every Service regular service Use Use 5hrs 25hrs Yeady Dates Check for damaged worn parts _ Check for loose fasteners perts _ Check chain tension Check chain sharpness _ Check guide bar _ Check fuel mixture level _ Check guide bar and chain oil _ Inspect and clean unit decals _ Check ch...

Page 14: ...ke Adjust ng Tool Nuts Screw Bar Tool 2 Loosen chain brake nuts until they are finger tight against the chain brake 3 Turn adjusting screw clockwise un til chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide barto ensure all links are in bar groove 5 Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clock wise...

Page 15: ...damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a 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 whichev...

Page 16: ...tall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Screws_ Cylinder Cover Plug Boot Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain your unit by running it dry of fuel Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank Pull filter from tank and remove from line Replace and reassemble aWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for car b...

Page 17: ...ositioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Brake Adjusting Pin Guide Bar 13 Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten only Do not tighten any fur ther at this point Proceed to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A _ I_WARNING The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety ...

Page 18: ...mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engin...

Page 19: ...o lean 4 Exhaust ports or muf fief outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on 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 Contact Sears Service see back cover 7 Contact Sears S...

Page 20: ... See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 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 see back cover 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 3 Replace ...

Page 21: ...t as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as nec essary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required mainte nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor wh...

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