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Craftsman C944.414460 Instruction Manual

Craftsman C944.414460 Instruction Manual

46cc/2.8 cu.in. 2-cycle gasoline chain saw 18 in. bar
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Instruction Manual
46cc/2.8 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN SAW
Model No.
0944.414460
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before
first use of this product.
Sears Canada,
Inc., Toronto,
Ontario
M5B 2B8
530164939
3/12/04

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 46cc/2.8 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 0944.414460 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario...

  • Page 2: Gas Chain Saw

    Warranty Statement Service and Adjustments Identification of Symbols Storage Safety Rules Troubleshooting Table Assembly Emissions Statement Operation Parts List Center Section Maintenance Parts & Ordering Back Cover LIMITED ONE (1) 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...

  • Page 3: Plan Ahead

    If you have any condition that standers. Use only Craftsman acces- might be aggravated by strenuous sedes and replacement parts as rec- work, check with doctor before oper- ommended.
  • Page 4 • Keep u nit s harp a nd clean f orbetter and safer performance. 41_WARNING: Avoid kickback which • Follow i nstructions forlubricating can result in serious injury. Kickback changing accessories. is the backward, upward or sudden for- • Check for d amaged parts.

  • Page 5: Maintain Control

    increase the chance ofkickback, • Position your left hand on the front Follow m anufacturer's chain s harp- handlebar so it is in a straight line ening a nd maintenance instructions, with your right hand on the rear han- Check tension atregular intervals, dle when making bucking cuts.
  • Page 6 Low-Kickback Chain • Tip contact in some cases may cause Contoured Depth Gauge a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide bar up and back toward Deflects Kickback operaton Force And A llows • Pinching the saw chain along the top longated Guard Link Wood To Gradually...
  • Page 7 locale where such regulations exist, you STANDARDS: This saw is listed by are legally responsible formaintaining Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in ac- the operating condition ofthese p arts. cordance with: Failure todosoisaviolation ofthe law. CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupa- Refer toCUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTIES tional Health and Safety TABLE...
  • Page 8 Seek help from cluded with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 someone that does understand the in- ml) container of Craftsman brand oil. formation or contact your Sears Ser- Pour the entire contents of this container vice Centre.
  • Page 9 Never use engine orcarburetor clean- NOTE: DO NOT cut material with the erproducts inthe fuel t ank orperma- choke/fast idle lever at the FULL nent damage may occur. CHOKE position. See the STORAGE section foraddition- STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a alinformation.

  • Page 10: Chain Brake

    Starting could r equire many p ulls d e- front handle and use the weight of the pending onhow badly t he unit i s saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall flooded. Ifengine still f ails tostart, refer forward and contact the stump.

  • Page 11: Felling Large Trees

    • The chain saw operator should keep Felling cut here on the uphill side of the terrain as the First cut ,='i tree is likely to roll or slide downhill ..after it is felled. • Study the natural conditions that can Notch _.=_ .__.

  • Page 12: Important Points

    IMPORTANT POINTS First cut on compression side of log • Cut only one log at a time. • 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 Second cut...

  • Page 13: Limbing And Pruning

    • Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. • Keep the tree between you and the chain. • Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described LIMBING AND PRUNING...

  • Page 14: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Befon Fill in dates as you complete After Ever Every Service 5 hrs 25 hrs. Yearly Dates regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar...
  • Page 15 Use the screwdriver end of the 4re.WARNING: If the saw is operated chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to with a loose chain, the chain could move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The jump off the guide bar and result in se- rious injury.
  • Page 16 LUBRICATION INSPECTMUFFLERAND SPARKAR- RESTING SCREEN Bar Oil 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 _Fill_Cap engine performance. Replace the spark an-esting screen if breaks occur.

  • Page 17: Replace Spark Plug

    5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y spark p lug and tighten securely with a3/4 inch socket wrench. Spark p lug gap should b e0.025 Exhaust Outl_ ttet Cover inch. 6. Reinstall the spark p lug boot. Exhaust Outlets must face 7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 chain brake (bar side) ofchain saw screws.

  • Page 18: Direction Of Rotation

    Inside view o f Brake Chain /# C_ain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake Hole 5. Turn adjusting screw by hand Adjushng Pin Guide Bar counterclockwise until adjusting 13. Install chain brake nuts and finger just touches the stop. tighten only.
  • Page 19 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 •...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- responsibilities, you should contact your LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental nearest authedzed service centre or call Sears Canada at 1_004694663. Protection Agency/Environment Cana- da and Sears Canada, Inc., are WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT pleased to explain the emissions DATE: The warranty pedod begins on emissions control system warranty on the date the small off-road engine is...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    beprovided atallSears Canada service the part is under warranty. EMISSION centres. Call 1 -800-4694663. MAINTE- CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE- Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED (covered up to maintenance schedule), PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved Ignition Module.

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