Instruction Manual 2.2 cu.in./36cc GASOLINE Model No. 0944,411363 • 2-Cycle CHAIN SAW - 16 in, Bar Safety • Assembly • • • Operation Maintenance Parts List • Fran_;ais For Occasional Use Only C_ WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Sears Canada, 530163296 3/5/04 Inc.
Warranty Statement identification of Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments LIMITED 2 2 3 7 8 14 17 ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement Parts List French Parts & Ordering FOR CRAFTSMAN 19 20 22 24 26 Back Cover _ GAS CHAIN SAW For one (f) year from the date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc,, will repair or replace free of charge at Sears option parts which are defective as a result of materials or workmanship.
not start cutting until you have a _I.WARNING: Always disconnect • Do clear work area, secure footing, and spark plugwirewhen making repairs ex- especially if you are felling a tree, a ceptforcarburetor adjustments. Beretreat path. cause achain sawisahigh-speed OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY woodcutting tool,special safety precau- • Do not operate with one hand. Seritionsmust beobserved toreduce riskof ous injury to the operator, helpers, or accidents.
• Maintain chain sawwithcare. • Keep unitsharp andclean forbetter _, J__ Avoid _,_uctions andsaferperformance. • Follow instructions forlubricating and changing accessories. • Check fordamaged parts. Before fur_her useofthechain saw, aguard or Clear The Working Area other partthatisdamaged should be carefully checked todetermine thatit _WARNING: Avoid kickback which willoperate properly andperfomq its can result in serious injury. Kickback intended function.
• Keep working area freefromobstruc- handle with your right hand whether tionssuchasothertrees, branches, you are right or left handed. Wrap the rocks, fences, stumps, etc.Eliminate fingers of your left hand over and oravoidanyobstruction thatyour around the front handlebar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar. sawchain couldhitwhile cutting. • When cutting a branch, donotletthe Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. guidebarcontact another branch or otherobjects around it.
• Low-Kickback Chain: hasmetkickbackperformance requirements whentested ona representative sample ofchainsaws below 3.8cubicinchdisplacement. Low-Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge deflects kickback force and allows wood longated to gradually Guard Link ride into Cutter _,_ CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE • Chain Brake: designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback, _WARNIN_: WE DO NOT REPRESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS_ SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK* BACK.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your tionsthrough prolonged useofgaso- saw is equipped with a temperature linepowered hand toolscould cause limiting mumer and spark arresting blood vessel ornerve damage inthe screen which meets the requirements fingers, hands, andjoints ofpeople of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All prone tocirculation disorders or U.S. forest land and the states of Caliabnormal swelling.
KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Adjustment Hand Guard --_. Too, Front Handle r_ __/ _1 k_ Starter Rope ON/StOP _S!I Chain Switch ,__Pr_er Bar Oil Fill Cap Throttle Cylindir Cc,_" _ Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap _ Lockout.
BEFORE STARTING _WARNING: ENGINE gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage, To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty, Use fresh fuel next season. See STOR_ AGE instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Forcoldweather starting, starttheunit atFULL CHOKE; allow theengine to warmupbefore squeezing thethrottle trigger. NOTE: DONOT cutmaterial withthe choke/fast idlelever attheFULL CHOKE position. STARTING ACOLD ENGINE (ora 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 setting for starting is set automatically. 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON position. 2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent.
Place thesawonfirmground. Gripthe • To avoid losing control when cut is rearhandle withyourrighthand andthe complete, do not put pressure on fronthandle withyourlefthand.Apply saw at end of cut. full throttleby fullydepressing the • Stop engine before setting saw down. throttle trigger. Activate thechainbrake TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES byturning yourleftwristagainst the handguard without releasing yourgrip _WARNING: Check for broken or around thefronthandle.
a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in the direction of the notch. NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots, remove them before making the notch. If using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dulling of the chain. NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE • Make 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.
uselightupward pressure. Holdsaw firmlyandmaintain control. Thesaw willtendtopush backtoward you. Using a_nd _WARNING:Never turnsawupsidedowntoundercut. Thesawcannotbecontrolled inthisposition. Always make yourfirstcutonthe compression sideofthelog.Thecomt cot_ . pression sideofthelogiswhere the pressure ofthelog'sweight isconcentrated.
PRUNING Second cut _WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job. • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. This cut will make the limb sag so that it falls easily on the second cut. • Next make a second cut an overcut all the way through the limb, • Finish the pruning operation by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the trunk of the tree.
the switch to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - Do not use saw ifoil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Chain Brake Nuts Chain Muffler Cylinder Shield Air Filter Handle Screws Vibration Mounts Starter Housing Front Hand Guard CHECK Chain Brake Nuts 3. 5. 6. 7. CHAIN TENSION _WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain.
Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar _o_ Oil Holes , • Burdng of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file. • When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file to restore square edges and sides. ]_j_ and Sides File Square Rail Edges_ Worn Groove ILI1 Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
3. Remove muffler diffuser andspark 5. arresting screen assembly. Notice theorientation ofparts forreassembling. 4. Clean thespark arresting screen 6. withawirebrush. Replace screen 7. ifbreaks arefound. 5. Replace anybroken orcracked muffler pads. 6. Reinstall diffuser andspark arrestingscreen assembly withround holes facing up. 7. Reinstall muffter cover and2 screws. Tighten securely. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be 0.
6. 7. Remove the old chain. Carefully remove new chain from package. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links into the clutch drum sprocket, 9. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in the guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 12.
£A _ I_WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. • Store chain saw and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING _j. TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation TROUBLE Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. of the unit. REMEDY CAUSE f. ON/STOP switch STOP position. 2. Engine flooded. in 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 6. Carburetor requires adjustment. 7. None of the above. Engine will not idle properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE Oi_ inadequate for bar and chain lubrication. CAUSE 1. Oil tank empty. 2. Oil pump or oil filter clogged. 3. Guide bar oil hole blocked. REMEDY 1. Fill oil tank. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). Chain moves at idle speed, 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. See"CarburetorAdjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). Chain does not move when engine is acceler* ated. 1.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency/Environment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2002-2004 small off-road engine. Sears Canada must warrant the emission control system on your small offroad engine for the pedods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-reed engine.
1-800-665-4455. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Sears Canada service centers. Call 1-800-665-4455. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emis- sion related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
Dear Customer, _nmanufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions cccasionally occur. In the eventthatyou find a mis* sing or defective part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1-888-665-4455" Keep this number handy should you require a service cal_or need to order repair parts. If ordering parts make sure you have the name, make and model no.
