Craftsman C944.414460 Instruction Manual Download

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Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

46cc/2.8 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

Instruction Manual

530164939

3/12/04

Model No

C944.414460 --- 18 in. Bar

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Page 1: ...INE CHAIN SAW WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Instruction Manual 530164939 3 12 04 Model No C944 414460 18 in Bar S S S S Safety S S S S Assembly S S S S Operation S S S S Maintenance S S S S Parts List ...

Page 2: ...nty service 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 limi...

Page 3: ...e a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S 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 S Operate the chain saw only in a well ventilated outdoor area S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree S Make s...

Page 4: ...ry 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 or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control S Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts a...

Page 5: ...ight with the elbow locked S 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 to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain S Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet S Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and...

Page 6: ...ill have when tested in accordance with CSA Canadian Stan dards Association standards When purchasing replacement bar and chain considerations should be given to the lower CKA values Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user high er values indicate more angle and high er kick energies Computed angle repre sented indicates total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain ...

Page 7: ...at parts are missing or damaged contact your Sears Service Centre NOTE It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank Your unit has been factory tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted As a result you may smell gasoline or find a drop of oil fuel residue on the muffler when you unpack the unit ASSEMBLY Your saw is fully assembled no assembly is necessary OPERATION KNOW YOUR...

Page 8: ...se overheat ing shown by smoke coming from the chain and or discoloration of the bar For maximum guide bar and chain life we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil If Craftsman bar oil is not available you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand The oil output is automatically metered during opera tion Your saw will use approximately one tank of bar oil ...

Page 9: ...KE position STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE In the following steps when the choke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle set ting for starting is set automatically 1 Move ON STOP switch to ON posi tion 2 Pull choke fast idle lever out to the full extent 3 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times N...

Page 10: ...4 35 cm above a stump or other wood en surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE section S Cut wood only Do not...

Page 11: ...ake notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom See illustration Once the notch is cut re move the wedge of wood from tree Notch First cut Second cut Felling cut here Hinge S After removing the wood make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher...

Page 12: ...g use light downward pressure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you WARNING Never turn saw up side down to undercut The saw can not be controlled in this position Always make your first cut on the com...

Page 13: ...S Limb a tree only after it is cut down S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut S Keep the tree between you and the chain S Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always ...

Page 14: ...t and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact your Sears Service Centre for replacement of damaged or worn parts NOTE It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after en gine stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank...

Page 15: ...rious injury CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly See CHAIN SHARP ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST MENTS section CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar maintenance S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle S Saw has to be forced through the cut S Inadequate supply of oil to bar chain Check the condition of guide bar each ti...

Page 16: ...ely Air Filter Screws Cylinder Cover INSPECTMUFFLERAND SPARK AR RESTING SCREEN As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arrest ing screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually whichever comes ...

Page 17: ...ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 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 you even when it i...

Page 18: ...rake nuts and finger tighten only Do not tighten any fur ther at this point Proceed to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY sec tion CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must not move at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factor...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...sion low 6 Chain brake engaged 7 None of the above Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Disengage chain brake 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine smokes excessively 1 Choke partially o...

Page 21: ... Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Resharpen or replace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Install chain in right direction Chain stops within the cut 1 Chain cutter tops not filed flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven 3 Clutch slipping 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Repair or rep...

Page 22: ...s should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to ex ceed 30 days If you have any ques tions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service centre or call Sears Canada at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be f...

Page 23: ...anty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required main tenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFO...

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