Craftsman C944.411364 Instruction Manual 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 refer-
ence.
Chain Hand Guard --_. Front Handle
Adjustment Too, r_ __/
_1 Starter Rope
k_ _S!I ON/StOP
Chain Switch
,__Pr_er
Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Throttle Cylindir Cc,_" _ _
Lockout . -/-LYZI17
Rear _ _'_ d= Adjusting _ P_"_ J Chain
Handle _'_.
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Screw _ Direction
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/_ "_'_-'--_'_"_ Chain Brake / _ S rocket
Throttle Choke Chain '_ Nuts Guide Bar _r HPole
Trigger Knob Brake Chain Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-
ing the CHOKE/FAST iDLE LEVER out
fully for cold or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the
engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-
signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-
curs. The chain brake activates auto-
matically in the event of kickback. The
chain brake activates manually if the
front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pull-
ing the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sec_on.
_WARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.