Craftsman C944.414420, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...vice 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 how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may no...

Page 3: ... 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 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 ou...

Page 4: ...KBACK Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Kickback Path _ _ _ Avoid _ _uctions Clear The Working Area 41_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 ...

Page 5: ...rip 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 slightly...

Page 6: ...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 opera...

Page 7: ...SPONSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS CSA Z62A 03 Chain Saws Occu pational Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model C944 414420 Chain Saw fully assembled Bar tool 2 cycle engine oil bar oil not included Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts If you need ass...

Page 8: ...ng 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 cha...

Page 9: ...the gaso line shake container momentarily to as sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always 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 durthg storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an...

Page 10: ...ne 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 on how badl...

Page 11: ...ed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain 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 TR...

Page 12: ...ement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path DO NOT use your saw to 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 TR...

Page 13: ... of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 1stCut ___ 3 _ _ _ _ Using a_nd 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 the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning AI bwing such contact can result in seri ous injury _WARNING Never climb into a tree to li...

Page 14: ...performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete Befon After Ever Every Service regular service Use Use 5hrs 25hrs 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 chain brake ...

Page 15: ...ain 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 Adjusting 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide barto 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 guide bar ...

Page 16: ...t with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air fitter 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 compl...

Page 17: ...UEL 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 _WARNING 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 shar...

Page 18: ...TENANCE section CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT _WARNING The chain willbe moving during most ofthis procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe allsafety precautions The chain must not move atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set atthe factory Adjustments may be necessary ifyou notice any ofthefol lowing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idl...

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: ...roughly Chain stops 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 ...

Page 22: ...y 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 centre or call Sears Canada at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe dod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shal...

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...