Craftsman C944.418451 Instruction Manual page 15

• Add lubricant tosprocket hole after
each use.
• Burring ofguide b arrails i sanormal
process ofrail w ear. Remove these
burrs w ith aflat f ile.
• When r ail t op isuneven, use aflat
file torestore square edges and
sides.
_('7_ File Rail Edges_r] N
and S ides I UI
square I I
Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace the guide b ar w hen t he groove
isworn, the guide b ar i sbent orcrack-
ed, o rwhen e xcess heating orburring of
the rails o ccurs. Ifreplacement isneces-
sary, use only t he guide b ar s pecified for
your saw inthe repair parts l ist o ronthe
decal located onthe chain s aw.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
_/ Fill Cap
Bar
Sprocket
• Check bar and chain oil before use
and every 15 minutes while operat-
ing the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND
CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION
section.
• Lubricate bar sprocket hole after
each use.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit and labels using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off the unit and labels with a
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
Ai_ WARNING: Avoid accidental
starting. Always unplug saw from pow-
er source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
,_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 30 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHECK CHAIN TEN-
SION section.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only
the Low Kickback replacement chain
specified in the list of available re-
placement parts. The chain must com-
ply with kickback requirements of ANSI
B175.1 when tested with this saw. See
your Sears Service Centre to replace
and sharpen individual cutters on your
chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source=
Bar Nuts
Bar _ .... _¢ _- Adjusting Screw
Clamp
2. Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
3. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting
pin almost as far as it will go to the
rear. Do not remove the adjusting
screw from the unit.
4. Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
_ Tip of
Bar
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
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