Craftsman C944.411372, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Parts List Fran ais A 9 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 530163297 9 9 02 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 ...

Page 3: ...us work check with doctor before oper ating Do not start cutting until you 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 band 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 ventil...

Page 4: ...Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury _7_ _ _ Kickback Path __ _ _ Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area A 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 ...

Page 5: ... 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 slight...

Page 6: ...d vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of Centre Take your unit to the place of pur chase 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 ope...

Page 7: ...NSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS CSA Z62 1 1995 Chain Saws Oc cupational Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 1996 Chain Saw Kick back Occupational Health and Safety Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model C944 411372 Chain Saw fully assembled Bar tool 2 cycle engine oil bar oil not included Extra chain Carrying case Log carrier Examine parts for damage Do not use dama...

Page 8: ...le 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 refueled starting 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 ...

Page 9: ...ted on the container Once oil is added to the gasoline 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 Ac...

Page 10: ...eze and release throttle trig ger allowing engine to idle DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of ex cess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above insure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls de pending on how badly the unit is flood...

Page 11: ...in to cut for you Exert only light downward 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 _IL WARNING Check for brok...

Page 12: ...e 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 roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood coul...

Page 13: ...d 1 3 of tile diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 2 nd Cut 1st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at tile nose of tile guide bar when limbing or pruning Al lowing such contact can result in seri ous injury i_ WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prun...

Page 14: ...ore performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete Before After Ever Every Service regular service Use Use 5 hrs 25 hrs Yearly Dates Check for damaged worn parts _ Check for loose fasteners parts _ Check chain tension _ Check chain sharpness _ Check guide bar _ Check fuel mixture level _ Check guide bar and chain oil _ Inspect and clean unit decals _ Check c...

Page 15: ...ool 2 Loosen chain brake nuts until they are finger tight against the chain brake 3 Turn adjusting screw clockwise un til chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove 5 Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist 6 While lifting tip of guid...

Page 16: ... a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in creases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean your air filter after 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 ...

Page 17: ...lug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace the fuel filter drain your unit by running it dry of fuel Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank Pull filter from tank and remove from line Replace and reassemble A _ WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for car buretor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools You c...

Page 18: ...R ADJUSTMENT _ WARNING The chain will be moving during most 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...

Page 19: ...abeled 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 air ...

Page 20: ...n low 6 Chain brake engaged 7 None of the above 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 High Speed Mixture requires adjustment 5 Crankcase leak 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 High Speed Mixture set too tean 4 Exhaust ports or muf tier outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on spark arresting screen 6 Starter housing dirty 7 None of the above 7 Contact Sears...

Page 21: ...Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Repair or replace 4 Contact Sears Service see back cover 5 Disengage chain brake See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Resharpen or repIace chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service...

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 rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe riod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty ...

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...