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Instruction
Manual
I CRRFTSMRN°I
2.6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN SAW
Model No.
C944.411420
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Fran_ais
A
For Occasional
Use Only
C_._/
WARNING:
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
530088317
12/12/01
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. C944.411420 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Fran_ais For Occasional Use Only C_._/ WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
- Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back Cover Service and Adjustments 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.
- Page 3 work, check with doctor before oper- WARNI NG: Always disconnect ating. spark plug wire when making repairs ex- • Do not start cutting until you have a cept for carburetor adjustments. clear work area, secure footing, and cause a chain saw is a high-speed especially if you are felling a tree, a woodcutting...
- Page 4 Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts asrec- ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain s aw with care. • Keep u nit s harp a nd clean f orbetter _tions and safer performance. • Follow i nstructions...
- Page 5 • Keep w orking area free from obstruc- control. Don't let go. Grip the rear tions s uch asother trees, branches, handle with your right hand whether rocks, fences, stumps, etc. E liminate you are right or left handed. Wrap the oravoid a ny obstruction that y our fingers of your left hand over and...
- Page 6 • Low-Kickback Chain: has met k ick- Centre. Take your unit to the place of pur- back p erformance requirements when chase or to your nearest Sears Service tested onarepresentative sample of Centre. chain s aws b elow 3 .8 cubic i nch dis- •...
- Page 7 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your such regulations exist, you arelegally saw isequipped with atemperature responsible formaintaining the operat- limiting muffler and spark arresting ing condition ofthese p arts. Failure to dosoisaviolation ofthelaw. Refer to screen which m eets the requirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442 a nd 4443.
- Page 8 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 ref- erence. Chain Front Handle Adjustment...
- Page 9 Ensure chain b rake i sdisengaged werecommend you use Craftsman pulling the front h and g uard b ack t o- chain s aw bar o il. I fCraftsman bar o il...
- Page 10 For c old weather starting, start theunit 4. Pull the starter rope quickly with atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to your right hand until the engine warm upbefore squeezing the throttle starts. trigger. 5. Squeeze and release throttle trig- NOTE: DO NOT c utmaterial with the ger, allowing engine to idle.
- Page 11 ger. Activate the chain b rake b y turning • To avoid losing control when cut is your l eftwrist against thehand guard complete, do not put pressure without releasing your g rip around the saw at end of cut. front handle.
- Page 12 FELLING LARGE TREES • As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it (6inches indiameter orlarger) down, and get away quickly on your The notch m ethod isused tofell l arge planned retreat path. trees. Anotch i scut o nthe side ofthe •...
- Page 13 Overcutting Undercutting _. 1st Cut .,_r -j Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw Using asupport _nd will tend to push back toward you.
- Page 14 • Keep t he tree between you and the • Next make a second cut an overcut chain. all the way through the limb, • Remove larger, supporting branches • Finish the pruning operation by using with the cutting techniques described an overcut so that the stump of the inBUCKING...
- Page 15 CHECK FOR DAMAGED 3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise WORN P ARTS til chain solidly contacts bottom of Contact Sears Service Centre forre- guide bar rail. placement ofdamaged orworn parts. NOTE: Itisnormal forasmall amount ofoiltoappear under the saw after e n- gine stops.
- Page 16 After each use, ensure ON/STOP CHECK CHAIN BRAKE switch i sintheSTOP position, then • See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION clean a llsawdust from the guide b ar section. and sprocket hole. CLEAN AIR FILTER Tomaintain guide b ar: A dirty air filter decreases the life and •...
- Page 17 CLEANING THE SPARK 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. ARRESTING SCREEN 2. Remove the cylinder cover. Cleaning is required every 25 hours of 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. operation or annually, whichever 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder comes first, and discard.
- Page 18 this procedure, call our customer as- sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. Old fuel, a dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter, or flooding may give the impression an improperly adjusted carburetor. Check these conditions before adjust- Tensioning Rack ing the carburetor. The carburetor has been carefully Slide guide bar behind clutch drum...
- 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 • Store chain saw with all guards in stabilizer.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit a nd disconnect spark p lug b efore perform- ing allofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that r equire operation of the unit. REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not 1.
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service. chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.
- Page 22 YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND questions regarding your warranty rights OBLIGATIONS: The U.S.Environ- and responsibilities, you should contact mental Protection Agency/Environ- your nearest authorized service center ment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., or call Sears Canada at are pleased toexplain the emissions 1-800-665-4455.
- Page 23 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 o rrepairs shall beprovided atall der warranty. EMISSION CONTROL Sears Canada service centers. Call WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, 1-800-665-4455.