Craftsman C944.414420 Instruction Manual page 10

NOTE: DO NOT c ut m aterial with the
choke/fast idle lever attheFULL
CHOKE position.
STARTING ACOLD 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
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_ STOP
1. 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 pull, stop
pulling and immediately proceed to the
next step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
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fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with
your dght hand until the engine
starts.
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 dght 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 contact your Sears Service
Centre.
CHAIN BRAKE
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I_WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With a broken brake
band, the chain brake will not stop the
chain. The chain brake must be replaced
if any part is 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 ac-
_vated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automa%ally (by sudden movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as
far as possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
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.
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