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Instruction Manual
42cc/2.6 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN SAW
Model No.
C944.414420
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
&
For Occasional
Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada,
Inc., Toronto,
Ontario
M5B 2B8
530164937
3/12/04
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual 42cc/2.6 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. C944.414420 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List For Occasional Use Only & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Page 2: Limited One (1) Year Warranty
Maintenance Parts & Ordering Back Cover 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... -
Page 3: Plan Ahead
work, check with doctor before oper- _I.WARNING: Always disconnect ating. spark plug wire when making repairs ex- • Do not start cutting until you have a cept for carburetor adjustments. Be- 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 standers. Use only C raftsman acces- sories and replacement parts a srec- _. _ Avoid _,_uctions ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain s aw with care. • Keep u nit s harp a nd clean f orbetter and safer performance. •...
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Page 5: Maintain Control
• Keep w orking area f ree from obstruc- control, Don't let go, Grip the rear tions s uch as other 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 Centre. tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3,8 cubic inch dis- •...
- Page 7 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your such regulations exist, you are legally saw is equipped with a temperature responsible for maintaining the operat- limiting muffler and spark arresting ing condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 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 Tcol...
- Page 9 Ensure chain brake is disengaged we recommend you use Craftsman pulling the front hand guard back to- chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil ward the front handle as far as pos- is not available, you may use a good sible.
- Page 10 NOTE: DO NOT c ut m aterial with the DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting choke/fast idle lever attheFULL flooded engine) CHOKE position. The engine may be flooded with too STARTING ACOLD ENGINE (or much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
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Page 11: Operating Tips
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the • To avoid losing control when cut is roar handle with your right hand and the complete, do not put pressure on front handle with your left hand. Apply full saw at end of cut. throttle by fully depressing the throttle trig- •... - Page 12 FELLING LARGE TREES • As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it (6 inches in diameter or larger) down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. The notch method is used to fell large • DO NOT use your saw to cut down a trees.
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Page 13: Limbing And Pruning
Overcutting Undercutting 1stCut ___'3--- .."_--:_" _=_ 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 a_nd will tend to push back toward you. -
Page 14: Customer Responsibilities
• Next make a second cut an overeut • Keep the tree between you and the 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 in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. -
Page 15: Check Chain Tension
CHECK FOR DAMAGED 3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise WORN PARTS til chain solidly contacts bottom of Contact your Sears Service Centre for guide bar rail. replacement of damaged or worn parts. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after en- gine stops. - Page 16 After each use, ensure ON/STOP CHECK CHAIN BRAKE switch isinthe STOP 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 fitter decreases the life and •...
- Page 17 CLEANING THE SPARK 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. ARRESTING SCREEN Remove the cylinder cover. Cleaning is required every 25 hours of Pull off the sperk plug boot. Remove spark plug from cylinder operation or annually, whichever and discard. comes first.
- Page 18 ther a tthis point. Proceed toCHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHAIN A DJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION inMAINTENANCE section. Tensioning o/Rack CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT _WARNING: T he chain w ill b e moving during m ost ofthis procedure, 5. Slide g uide b ar b ehind clutch d rum Wear your protective equipment until guide b ar s tops a gainst clutch...
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Page 19: Seasonal Storage
Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where fuel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach sparks or open flames Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air from water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is especially blended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 21 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.
- Page 22 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND questions regarding your warranty dghts OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- and responsibilities, you should contact mental Protection Agency/Environ- your nearest authodzed service centre ment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., or call Sears Canada at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COM- are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year...
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Page 23: Warranty
1-800-469-4663. 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 or repairs shall be provided at all der warranty. EMISSION CONTROL Sears Canada service centres. Call WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, 1-800-469-4663.