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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 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario...
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...
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.
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• 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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
• 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 _.=_ .__.
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...
• 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...
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.