Craftsman C944.411364, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... Maintenance Parts List Fran_ ais For Occasional Use Only 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 530164849 3 5 04 ...

Page 2: ...is available by returning the Gas Chain Saw to the nearest Sears Service Centre Department in Canada This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitation on ho...

Page 3: ...u have a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate with one hand Seri ous injury to the operator helpers or bystanders may result from one handed operation A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well ventilated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree Make sure...

Page 4: ... kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Kickback Path _ J__ Avoid _ _uctions Clear The Working Area _WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden for ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinc...

Page 5: ...go Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear han dle when making bucking cuts Stand slig...

Page 6: ...e BAR MODEL C944 411364 be made by an authorized Sears Ser vice Centre Take your unit to the place of purchase or to your nearest Sears Service Centre Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking guide bar up and back toward operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactio...

Page 7: ...nnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington re quire by law that many internal com bustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operat ing condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANC...

Page 8: ...rottle 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 i...

Page 9: ...ne shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Al ways read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine whi...

Page 10: ...ne The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could re quire pulling the starter rope handle many times depending ...

Page 11: ...ard pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid losing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop engine before setting saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cu...

Page 12: ... cut down a partially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size _WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can...

Page 13: ...w _qe mov ing chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in sedous injury _WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any po sition which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Watch out for springpoles Springpotas are smal...

Page 14: ...uide bar _ Check fuel mixture level _ Check guide bar and chain oil _ Inspect and clean unit decals _ Check chain brake _ Clean guide bar groove _ Clean air filter _ Clean inspect mumer and spark _ arresting screen Replace spark plug and fuel filter _ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To re ceive full va...

Page 15: ...ase tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist While lifting tip of guide bar tighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar 8 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw counterclockwise Retlghten chain brake nuts 9 If...

Page 16: ...15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op eration whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be completely cleaned It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation or annually which ever comes first To clean filter 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove cylinder coven 3 Remove air filter 4 Clean the air filte...

Page 17: ...rom line Replace and reassemble aWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for car buretor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools You can purchase sharpening tools at Sears or go to a professional chain sharpener CHAIN REPLACEMENT _WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you ...

Page 18: ...ost of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must not move at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle...

Page 19: ...ge labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil ...

Page 20: ...o lean 4 Exhaust ports or muf fief outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on spark arresting screen 6 Starter housing dirty 7 None of the above 2 See Difficult Starting in the Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 6 Contact Sears Service see back cover 7 Contact Sears S...

Page 21: ...within the cut Chain cuts at an angle 2 Cutters damaged 3 Chain worn 4 Cutters dull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high 5 Sprocket worn 6 Chain installed backwards 1 Chain cutter tops not filed flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven 3 Clutch slipping 1 Cutters damaged on one side 2 Chain dull on one side 3 Guide bar bent or worn 1 See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section ...

Page 22: ...ty repairs should be com pleted in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty dghts and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authodzed service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe dod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty sha...

Page 23: ... the owner if the part is un der warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Mod ule MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Yea...

Page 24: ...tore SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1 888 665 4455 Keep this number handy should you require a service cal_or need to order repair parts If ordering parts make sure you have the name make and model no of the merchandise and the name and number of the part you wish to order If calling locally pJease use one of the following numbers Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744_4900 Halifax 454_2444 ...