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Instruction Manual 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 0944,411363 - 16 in, Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Fran_;ais For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Service and Adjustments LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN _ 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...
If possible injury to the operator or by- you have any condition that might be standers. Use only Craftsman acces- aggravated by strenuous work, check sedes and replacement parts as rec- with doctor before operating.
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• Maintain chain s aw with care. • Keep u nit s harp a nd clean f orbetter Avoid _,_uctions and safer performance. • Follow i nstructions forlubricating changing accessories. • Check for d amaged parts. Before fur- _her use ofthe chain s aw, aguard or Clear The Working Area other part that i sdamaged should be...
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• Keep w orking area f ree from obstruc- handle with your right hand whether tions s uch as other trees, branches, you are right or left handed. Wrap the rocks, fences, stumps, etc. E liminate fingers of your left hand over and oravoid a ny obstruction that y our around the front handlebar,...
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• Low-Kickback Chain: has met k ick- be made by an authorized Sears Ser- back p erformance requirements vice Centre. Take your unit to the place when t ested ona representative of purchase or to your nearest Sears sample ofchain s aws b elow 3.8 cu- Service Centre.
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your tions through prolonged use ofgaso- saw is equipped with a temperature line powered hand t ools could c ause limiting mumer and spark arresting blood v essel ornerve d amage inthe screen which meets the requirements fingers, hands, and joints o fpeople of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
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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 Hand Guard --_.
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Ensure chain brake is disengaged we recommend you use Craftsman pulling the front hand guard back to- chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil ward the front handle as far as pos- is not available, you may use a good sible.
For c old weather starting, start the unit 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to Pull the starter rope quickly with warm upbefore squeezing the throttle your right hand until the engine trigger. starts. NOTE: DO NOT c ut m aterial with the 5.
Place t hesaw onfirm ground. Grip the • To avoid losing control when cut is rear handle with your right h and a nd the complete, do not put pressure on front h andle with your l eft h and. A pply saw at end of cut.
a felling cut is made on the opposite saw aside and pull down the tree side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in with a cable winch, block and tackle, the direction of the notch. or tractor. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,...
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use light u pward pressure. Hold s aw firmly a nd maintain control. The saw will t end topush b ack t oward you. Using a_nd _WARNING: N ever turn saw up- L st side down t oundercut. The saw can- not b econtrolled inthis position.
PRUNING Second cut _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. • 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 3rd cut 1 to2 in.
the switch to the STOP position. Using bar tool, roll chain around Make sure engine stops; then restart guide barto ensure all links are in bar groove. engine and continue. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for • Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel sag.
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cleaned. It is advisable to replace your Remove Sawdust From air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or annually, which- Guide Bar _o_ ever comes first. To clean filter: 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
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3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark Replace with Champion CJ-7Y arresting screen assembly. Notice spark plug and tighten securely the orientation ofparts forreassem- with a 3/4 inch socket wrench. bling. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 in. 4. Clean t he spark a rresting screen Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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Remove the old chain. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 7. Carefully remove new chain from _WARNING: The chain will be package. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. moving during most of this procedure, Cutters Depth Gauge Wear your protective equipment observe all safety precautions. chain must not move at idle speed.
Run engine at least 5 min- cannot reach sparks or open flames utes after adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is especially blended with fuel •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE REMEDY CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. f. ON/STOP switch Engine will not start or will run STOP position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oi_ inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND questions regarding your warranty dghts OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- and responsibilities, you should contact mental Protection Agency/Environ- your nearest authodzed service center ment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., or call Sears Canada at 1-800-665-4455. WARRANTY COM- are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year...
1-800-665-4455. WHERE TO GET sion related parts will be provided with- WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser- out charge to the owner if the part is un- vices or repairs shall be provided at all der warranty. EMISSION CONTROL Sears Canada service centers. Call WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, 1-800-665-4455.
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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...