Instruction Manual 1-800-235-5878
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1. of notch NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall To avoid kickback and chain damage use wood or plastic wedges but never sieel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widen ing of the felling 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 fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fali completely set the saw aside and puil 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 WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roli causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time e Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward operator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the fog with your leg or foot Do not cut in an area where logs limbs and roots are tangled Drag logs into a clear area before cutting them BUCKING TECHNIQUES A WARNING If saw becomes pinched2. Filter Handle Screws e Vibration Mounts Starter Housing Front Hand Guard CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when itis not moving Chain tension is very important Chains stretch during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw 1 Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Chain Adjustment Adjusting Too Chain Brake Screw Bar Tool Nuts 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 Adjusting Screw 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to 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 until sag does not exist 6 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar 8 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loosen chain by tuming the adjusting screw counterciockwise Retighten chain brake nuts 9 lf chain is too loose it will sag be
3. This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED RE PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Sears Cana da servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection fo the effect of re pair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be war ranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Sears Canada servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Sears Canada may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Ail failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Sears Can
4. Tip Guide Bar Low Kickback Chain has met kick back performance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cu bic inch displacement Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradualiy ride into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE amp CKA ANGLE Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback A WARNING WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AKICK BACK Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator Kick back can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DONOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Reduced kickback guide bars and low kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are rec ommended Your saw has a low kick back chain and bar as original equip ment Repairs on a chain brake should Computed kickback angle CKA Table be made by an authorized Sears Ser vice Centre
5. low the guide bar DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in se rious injury CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips A duil 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 Saw cuts to one side or at an angle e Saw has to be forced through the cut Inadequate supply of oil to bar chain Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened A worm guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON STOP switch is in the STOP position then clean ail sawdust from the guide bar and sprock et hole To maintain guide bar Move ON STOP switch to STOP Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from saw Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation 15 Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove 4 gt Oil Holes om Burring 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 flat file to restore square edges and sides File Rail Edges gt and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracke
6. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rutes section of this manual before you begin If you do not understand the fuel handling information do not at tempt to fuel your unit Seek help from someone that does understand the in formation or call the customer assis tance help line at 1 800 235 5878 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oii tank when you fill the fuel tank Capacity 6 8 fl oz For maximum guide bar and chain life we recommend you use Crafisman 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 oit for every tank of fuel mix Always fill the bar oi tank when you fill the fuel tank FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled en gine oii We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 95 mi of oil with 4 litres of unleaded gasoline included with this saw is a 95 ml container of Craftsman brand oil Pour the entire contents of this c
7. HAIN P N chain brake C944 441364 71 36596 16 71 3620 SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy peopie If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vi bration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continu al and regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requiremenis of California Codes 4442 and 4443 Alt U S forest land and the states of Cali fornia Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington re quire by law that many internal com bustion 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 operat ing condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
8. Instruction Manual CRAFTSMAN 2 2 cu in 86cc 2 Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No C944 411364 16 in Bar Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Francais For Occasional Use Only WARNING A 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 Canada inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 530164849 3 5 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement 2 Storage 19 Identification of Symbois 2 Troubleshooting Tabie 20 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 22 Assembly 7 Parts List 24 Operation 8 French 26 Maintenance 14 Paris amp Ordering Back Cover Service and Adjustments 17 WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one 1 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 COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial application the warranty is void This warranty does NOT cover 1 Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as chain chain bar starter rope spark plugs and filter 2 Pre delivery setup installation of guide bar and chain 3 Customer neglect operating Chain Saw without proper fuel mixture or operat ing Chain Saw without lubricati
9. STMENTS Keep the handles dry clean and free from oil or fuel mixture Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened e Nonconforming replacement compo nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by standers Use only Craftsman acces sories and replacement parts as rec ommended Never modify your saw e e Maintain chain saw with care Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance e 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 its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Sears Service Centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual When not in use chain saws should be stored in a dry high or locked up place out of the reach of children When storing saw use a scabbard or carrying case HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or poured Mix and pour fuel i
10. Take your unit to the place of purchase or to your nearest Sears Service Centre Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking guide bar up and back toward operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator e Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon safety devices built into your saw A WARNING Computed kickback angle CKA listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angie of kickback your bar and chain combinations will 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 brake during kickback In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer op erating environment for the user The following guide bar and chain com binations meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62 1 amp Z62 3 when used on saws listed in this manual Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard CKA without MODEL C
11. a defect in the mate rials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears Canada OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual Sears Canada rec ommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small of road engine but Sears Canada cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re ceipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte nance As the small off road engine owner you should be aware that Sears Canada may deny you warranty cover age if your smali off road engine or a part of it has failed due fo abuse ne glect improper maintenance unap proved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are re sponsible for presenting your small off road engine to a Sears Canada autho rized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be com pleted in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days if you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe tiod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE
12. ada is not liable fo cover fail ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM if you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at 22 1 800 665 4455 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty ser vices 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 sion related parts will be provided with out charge to the owner if the part is un der warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Mod ule MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as warranty maintenance or repair on emis ___ 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 CALIFORNIA IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION SEARS CANADA INC THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR SMALL CFF RCAD ENGINES FAMILY EMISSION REFER TG OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use x Moderate 50 h
13. ccidents Careless or improper use of this too can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow the safety rules precautions and op erating instructions found in this manual Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye pro tection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Hearing a Safety Hat Protection Eye Snug njoe Prolactin Fitting a Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves 4 fi rey vA Safety Chaps RED Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry they can get caught in moving parts Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and ani mals at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the work area when start ing and using the saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert if you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with doctor before operating e Do not start cutting until you have a clear
14. ches and limbs Remove smali limbs with one cut e Keep the tree between you and the chain e Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercut ting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw 13 PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoul der Get a professional to do the job e 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 falis easily on the second cut e 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 Second cut First cut 1 3 of way a ae 3rd cut 4 to 2 in from trunk of tree MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AWARNING Disconnect the spark piug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustmenis Fill in dates as you complete regular service Before Use After Use Every 5 hrs Service Dates Every 25 hrs Yearly Check for damaged worn parts Check for loose fasteners parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check fuel mixture level Check guide bar and chain oil TILL LLLP IN Inspect a
15. d or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replacement is nec essary use only the guide bar speci fied for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL See FUELING ENGINE under the OP ERATION section LUBRICATION Bar Oii Fill Cap D See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un der the OPERATION section INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or 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 hours of op eration whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be completely cleaned It is advisable to repiace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation or annually which ever comes first To clean filter Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove cylinder cover Remove air filter Clean the air filter using hot soapy water Rinse with clean cool water Air dry completely before reinstal ling 5 Lightly oil air filter before installing to improve the efficiency of air filter U
16. d for 30 days or more If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time Clean saw thoroughly before stor age Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar e Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa per or cloth FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see 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 engine oil air cooled is especially blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this Sears oil you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank ENGINE e Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea spoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug open ing Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any dam aged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one sea son t
17. egap lacks power 3 Carburetor requires 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover or dies under adjustment a load 4 Exhaust ports or muf 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover fler outlets plugged 5 Compression low 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Chain brake engaged 6 Disengage chain brake 7 None of the above 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine 1 Choke partially on 1 Adjust choke smokes 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with excessively correct fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 High Speed Mixture 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover requires adjustment Crankcase leak 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine runs 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 1 See Fueling Engine in the Operation hot section 2 Spark plug incorrect 2 Replace with correct plug 3 High Speed Mixture 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover set too fean 4 Exhaust ports or muf 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover fler outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on 5 Clean spark arresting screen spark arresting screen 6 Starter housing dirty 6 Clean starter housing area 7 None of the above 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 1 Oil tank empty 4 Fill oil tank for bar and 2 Oil pump or oi filter 2 Contac
18. f the spark plug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard PON 5 Replace with Champion CJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap shouid be 0 025 in 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Screws Cylinde popak be SARA Cover ug 500 SS 4 REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace the 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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Awarnine 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 gioves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when itis not moving ft is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation You should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHAIN TENSION sec tion Replace the old chain when it be comes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain spe cified in the repair parts list The cor rect replacement bar and chain is also specified on a decal located on the chain
19. has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions e Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure idle Speed T Allow engine to idle if the chain moves idle is too fast If the engine stalls idle is too slow Adjust speed until engine runs without chain move meni idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T Turn idle screw T clockwise to in crease engine speed e Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed IF you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this proce dure contact your Sears Service Cen ter or cail our customer assistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 18 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transport ing 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 e Store chain saw with ail 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 use
20. hen the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake must be replaced ifany partis worn to less than 0 020 inch 0 5 mm thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your Sears Service Centre Take your unit to the place of pur chase or to the nearest Sears Service Centre This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs The inertia activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward either manually by hand or automatically by sudden movement e If the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handie as far as possible When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged Fang 3 Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this procedure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine running 10 Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handie The chain should stop immediately Inertia activat
21. ightened Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving ata slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occurring Use extreme caution when reenter ing a cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or biner forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain e Use the specified Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain Do not cut more than one log at a time Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull In Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar Never reverse hand positions A good firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control Don t let go Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar and your teft thumb under the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handlebar so itis in a straight line with your right hand on the rea
22. il stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step 5 Push the choke fast idle lever in fo the HALF CHOKE position CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER SIDE VIEW altan ou ews f ay be Choke h hk fast idie lever OFF HALF FULL 6 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine staris 7 Allow the engine to run for approxi mately 5 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON position 2 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the HALF CHOKE position 3 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 4 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 5 Squeeze and release throttle trig ger to allow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could re quire pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded if engine fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 CHAIN BRAKE WARNING if the brake band is worn too thin it may break w
23. in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS CSA Z62 1 03 Chain Saws Occu pational Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model C944 411364 Chain Saw fully assembied Bar tool e 2 cycle engine oil bar olf not included Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged please call 1 800 235 5878 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 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 refer ence Chain Adjustment Tool Hand Guard Starter Rope A ON STOP f Switch Chain i A Primer Bulb PEEL LATE LEEE f l CRAFTSMAN 3 1B aD g R i pee 1 ORS LPY ORG LPM CAO r Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing on Fuel Mix Fill Cap Throtile Lockout Rear ed gt Adjus
24. ing function control Awarnine When performing the following procedure the engine must be turned off Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw approximately 14 inches 35 cm above a stump or other wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fail forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate OPERATING TIPS e Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs using the following steps This will help you get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and al iow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is comp
25. leted 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 WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fali 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 weather such as rain snow or strong winds etc Carefully pian your sawing operation in advance Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction These conditions include The wind direction and speed The tean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a piumb or level to determine the di rection of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacies Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 t
26. n an outdoor area and use an approved marked con tainer for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw e Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fueling site before starting Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit e Store the unit and fuel in a cool dry well ventilated space where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Avoid Obstructions A WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury 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 jog 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 Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar This contact can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches
27. nd clean unit amp decals Check chain brake Clean guide bar groove Clean air filter VAL XN Clean inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug and fuel filter y GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To re ceive fuli value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instruct ed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit Once a year replace the spark plug air filter element 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 Sears Service Cenire for re placement of damaged or worn parts NOTE It is normal for a smali amount of oil to appear under the saw after en gine stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by moving 14 the switch to the STOP position Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue e Fuel Tank Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Qil Tank Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Chain Brake Nuts e Chain Muffler Cylinder Shield Air
28. o another e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Aa WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform ing ali of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 4 ON STOP switch in 1 Move ON STOP switch to ON start or will run STOP position only a few 2 Engine flooded 2 See Difficult Starting in the seconds after Operation Section starting 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Spark plug not firing 4 Instali new spark plug 5 Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel fine repair or replace 6 Carburetor requires 6 Contact Sears Service see back cover adjustment 7 None of the above 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine will 4 idle speed set too high 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in the not idle or too low Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Low Speed Mixture 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover requires adjustment 3 Crankshaft seals worn 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover 4 Compression iow 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 None of the above 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 4 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug and r
29. on Warranty 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 shail run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how tong an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING This chain saw can be dangerous Care less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury xx Measured maximum kick Always wear appropriate z back value without chain Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw ear protection eye protec brake for the bar and chain tion and head protection combination on the label Always use two hands when operating the chain saw shouid be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddeniy upward and backward which may cause se rious injury gt WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs ex cept for carburetor adjustments Be cause a chain saw is a high speed woodcutting tool special safety precau tions must be observed to reduce risk of a
30. ontainer into 4 litres 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 instructions printed on the container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Al ways read and follow the safety ruies relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that aicohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic 9 gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel sys tem should be emptied before storage for 30 days or ionger 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 informa tion Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for addition al information CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back to ward the front handie as far as pos sible The chain brake must be disen gaged before cutting with the saw WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed if the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST MENT wi
31. or hung in a log don t try fo force it out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Re start saw and carefully reenter the cut Do not use a metal wedge Do not at tempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a fog Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcuiting use light downward pressure Overcuiting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the fog with top of saw against the log When undercutting 12 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 compression side of the log The com pression side of the log is where the pressure of the log s weight is concen trated First cut on compression side of log Second an i 5 cut Pera First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut Watch for logs with a compresion side See illustrations for cutting logs
32. ours L intermediate 125 hours C Extended 300 hours 23 Dear Customer in manufacturing this product many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality Unfortunately errors or omissions occasionally occur in the event that you find a mis sing or defective part please contact your nearest Sears store SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1 800 665 4455 Keep this number handy should you require a service cali or need to order repair parts lf ordering parts make sure you have the name make and model no of the merchandise and the name and number of the part you wish to order If calling tocaily please use one of the following numbers Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744 4900 Halifax 454 2444 Kitchener 894 7590 Ottawa 738 4440 Vancouver 420 8211
33. r han die 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 Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control Do not cut above shoulder height It is difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following fea tures are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback however such features wiil not totally eliminate this danger Do not rely only on safety devices Follow ail safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Front Hand Guard designed to re duce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between han dies and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resis tance in controlling the pivot of the saw aon dua the operator if kick back occ Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback dan ger zone This type bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kick backs Wa Small Radius Tip Guide Bar Large Radius
34. ree lengths from the nearest person or other objects Engine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made AS Plan a clear retreat path a ma Direction of Fall 45 fe a FELLING LARGE TREES 8 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall After 114 a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fail in the direction of the notch NOTE ff 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 ifustration Once the notch is cut re move the wedge of wood from tree Felling cut here First cut 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 than the Centre of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the fell ing cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree Hinge holds tree on stump and helps X control fall Opening of felling cut Closing
35. rs Service see back cover Chain cuts at 1 Cutters damaged on 1 See Chain Sharpening in the an angie 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 worn 3 Replace guide bar If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement if you need assistance contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 800 235 5878 21 U S EPA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ menial Protection Agency Environ ment 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 emis sion control system on your small of road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper mainte nance of your smali off road engine Your emission contro system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists Sears Canada will re pair your smali off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRAN TY COVERAGE If any emissions re lated part on your engine as listed un der Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or
36. saw See your Sears Service Centre to re piace and sharpen individuai cutters on your chain TO REPLACE CHAIN 1 Move ON STOP switch to the STOP osition 2 Remove chain brake nuts 3 Remove chain brake Chain Brake Nuts L dpa 4 Turn adjusting screw on bar coun terclockwise to move the tension ing rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar z5 Tensioning Rack fa 5 Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket 17 6 Remove the old chain 7 Carefuily remove new chain from package Hold chain with the drive links as shown Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8 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 En sure all drive links are in the bar groove 12 Install the chain brake 13 Install chain brake nuts finger tighten only Do not tighten any fur ther at this point Proceed fo CHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A 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 atidle speed The carburetor
37. se 2 cycle engine oil or motor oil SAE 30 Squeeze excess oil from filter 6 Reinstall air filter 7 Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Cylinder Cover Yeo ae ND Air Filter INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR RESTING SCREEN As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar resting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af fecting engine performance Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur Muffler Diffuser Spark Arresting Screen Muffler Cover CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of operation or annually whichever comes first 1 Loosen and remove the 2 muffier cover screws 2 Remove the muffler cover cover snaps off muffier body 16 3 Remove muffler diffuser and spark arresting screen assembly Notice the orientation of paris for reassem bling 4 Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush Replace screen if breaks are found 5 Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts 6 Reinstall diffuser and spark arrest ing screen assembly with round holes facing up 7 Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws Tighten securely REPLACE SPARK PLUG The spark plug shouid be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove the cylinder cover Pull of
38. t Sears Service see back cover chain clogged lubrication 3 Guide bar oii hole 3 Remove bar and clean blocked Chain moves at 1 idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the idle speed adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 2 Clutch requires repair 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover Chain does not 1 Chain tension too 1 See Check Chain Tension in the move when en tight Maintenance Section gine is acceler 2 Carburetor requires 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover ated adjustment 3 Guide bar rails 3 Repair or replace pinched 4 Clutch slipping 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 Chain brake engaged 5 Disengage chain brake Chain clatters 1 Chain tension incorrect 1 See Check Chain Tension in the or cuts roughly Maintenance Section 2 Cutters damaged 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Chain worn 3 Resharpen or replace chain 4 Cutters duil improperly 4 See Chain Sharpening in the sharpened or depth Service and Adjustments Section gauges too high Sprocket worn 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Chain installed 6 install chain in right direction backwards Chain stops 4 Chain cutter tops not 1 See Chain Sharpening in the within the cut filed flat Service and Adjustments Section 2 Guide bar burred or 2 Repair or replace guide bar beng rails uneven 3 Clutch stipping 3 Contact Sea
39. the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sud den stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation The saw is driven straight back toward the operator Pullin can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stop ping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kick back you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to acci dents Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the 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 dult chain can increase the chance of kickback Fol low manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals but never with engine running Make sure chain brake nuts are securely t
40. thin this manual Avoid con tact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Move ON STOP switch to the STOP position STARTING YOUR ENGINE To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Starter Rop Handie Left Hand on Front Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handie important points to remember When pulling the starter rope do not use the fuli extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hoid the han die and tet the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at FULL CHOKE allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger NOTE DO NOT cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE 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 ON STOP SWITCH SIDE VIEW ON STOP 14 Move ON STOP switch to the ON position 2 Pull out choke fast idle to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion 3 Slowly press primer bulb 6 times 4 Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Then pro ceed to the next step NOTE If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pu
41. ting Chain Handle p ye 1 Screw Direction of Travel RFR Bar Chain Brake S procket Throttle Choke Chain j Nuts Guide Bar Hole me nob Brake Chain Catcher ON STOP SWITCH CHAIN BRAKE The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de the engine signed to stop the chain if kickback oc THROTTLE TRIGGER curs The chain brake activates auto The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en matically in the event of kickback The gine speed chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward The chain brake is disengaged by pull ing the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch THROTTLE LOCK OUT The THROTTLE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pull ing the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or after refueling The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting during first 30 minutes of operation You should check your chain tension fre quently See CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section WARNING Muffer is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffier or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so
42. with a compression side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND e Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Re fer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support Second cut LIMBING AND PRUNING 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 serious injury WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any po sition which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can whip toward you or pull you off balance Use extreme cau tion when cutting small size limbs Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING e Limb a tree only after it is cut down Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Stari at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cuiting bran
43. work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 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 Operate the chain saw only in a well ventilated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw es pecially at the end of the cut Doing so can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Stop engine before setting saw down Hand carry saw only when engine is stopped Carry with muffler away from body guide bar amp chain project ing behind you guide bar preferably covered with a scabbard Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Always replace bar chain hand guard chain brake or other parts im mediately if they become damaged broken or are otherwise removed MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER e Have all chain saw service per formed by a qualified service dealer except the items listed in the MAINTE NANCE section of this manual e Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR ADJU