Craftsman C944.411420, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Parts List Fran_ais A For Occasional Use Only C_ _ 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 530088317 12 12 01 ...

Page 2: ...earest 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 how long an implied warranty will last so the above li...

Page 3: ...ork 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...

Page 4: ... Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Kickback Path _tions Clear The Working Area A _1_ 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 ...

Page 5: ...et 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 s...

Page 6: ...toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon safety devices built into your saw _ WARNING Computed kickback angle CKA listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with CSA Canadian Stan d...

Page 7: ...OMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE inthe 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 411420 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 assista...

Page 8: ...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 Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap _ _ Jng __ _r_ iv e_ _ q Bar Ch_ntsBrake G uid _JBar _ Splocket CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de signed ...

Page 9: ...ns printed onthe container Once oilisadded tothe gasoline shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed Al ways read and follow the safety rules relating tofuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethanol can attract mois ture which leads toseparation and formation ofacids during storage Acidic...

Page 10: ... 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 flooded If engine still fails to s...

Page 11: ...ssure 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 cutting c...

Page 12: ...movement 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...

Page 13: ...og Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut _ 1st Cut _r j Using asupport _nd Cut 1st Cut L 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING _ik 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 Al lowing such contact can result in seri ous injury _ik WARNING Never cli...

Page 14: ... performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Fill in dates as you complete regular service 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 Clean guide bar groove Clean air filter Clean inspect muffler and spark ar...

Page 15: ...uts 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: ...ld detergent Wipe off unit with 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 ...

Page 17: ...year to ensure the engine starts cap and its connected retainer from easier and runs better Ignition timing tank Pull filter from tank and remove is fixed and nonadjustable 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 purch...

Page 18: ... of an improperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburetor 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 under adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T and LOW SPEED MIXTURE L under adjusting procedure Engine dies or hesitates when...

Page 19: ...tors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time Clean saw thoroughly befo...

Page 20: ...tion 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 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 7 Contact Sears Service 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section C...

Page 21: ...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 1 See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section 2 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 3 Repair or replace 4 Contact Sears Service 5 Disengage chain brake 1 See Check Chain Tension in the Maintenance Section 2 Contact S...

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 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 s...

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 Year...