Craftsman S165, User Manual

Page 1: ...AS DE 2 TIEMPOS OPERATOR SMANUAL MANUALDELOPERADOR S165 S185 CMXGSAMCN4216 CMXGSAMCN4218 1 888 331 4569 WWW CRAFTSMAN COM IFYOUHAVEQUESTIONSORCOMMENTS CONTACTUS SITIENEDUDASOCOMENTARIOS CONTÁCTENOS ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS TRADUCCIÓNDELASINSTRUCCIONESORIGINALES ...

Page 2: ...install the appropriate muffler assembly Read the operator s manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings...

Page 3: ...r level Make sure the saw chain is not in contact with anything before starting the unit Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting Refer to Starting and Stopping Use the right tool Only use this tool for its intended purpose to cut w...

Page 4: ...uddenly stop The saw is then pulled forward and away from the operator which could potentially result in the loss of control of the saw Kickback Safety Precautions Take the following steps to reduce the chance of accident or injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the unit Do not cut above shoulder height Do not overreach Always keep proper footing and balance Take extra ...

Page 5: ...ing a low kickback saw chain Using a bow guide on this unit is extremely dangerous OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS Maintain the unit with care Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those described in this manual All service other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual should be performed by an authorized service dealer Do not us...

Page 6: ...ON START RUN ON OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP PRIMER BULB Push primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times CHOKE CONTROL Pulled Out FULL choke position Pushed In RUN position KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area USE BOTH HANDS WARNING Always use both hands while operating the unit Never use only one hand to operate the...

Page 7: ...n Oil Adjustment Screw Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Boot Loop Chain Brake Lever Front Hand Guard Bar Retaining Nuts Chain Catcher Carrying Case Spiked Bumper Bucking Spike Air Filter Cover Spark Plug and Air Filter Rear Hand Guard 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Felling and limbing trees Cutting logs bucking Pruning trees ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Flat head screwdriver or multi purpose tool provided ...

Page 8: ...in a stable position while cutting CHAIN CATCHER A device designed to intercept a whipping chain The chain catcher reduces the chance of injury if the saw chain breaks or disengages from the guide bar during operation OILER CONTROL A system for oiling the saw chain and guide bar ON OFF SWITCH A device that immediately stops the engine when moved to the OFF position The saw chain will then coast to...

Page 9: ... Capacity 9 oz 270 mL Chain Oil Reservoir Capacity 6 5 oz 200 mL Approximate Unit Weight without fuel or chain oil 11 75 12 75 lbs 5 3 5 8 kg Guide Bar Length S165 CMXGSAMCN4216 16 in 40 6 cm Guide Bar Length S185 CMXGSAMCN4218 18 in 45 7 cm Saw Chain Pitch 3 8 in 9 5 mm Saw Chain Gauge 0 050 in 1 3 mm REPLACEMENT PARTS Please contact the Customer Support Department to order replacement parts Part...

Page 10: ...ttle control to 1 3 throttle and then engage the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever forward with the left hand Fig 1 The chain should stop moving abruptly IF If the chain stops moving the chain brake is working correctly IF If the chain does not stop moving have the unit serviced by an authorized service dealer 5 Stop the engine and return the chain brake to the disengaged position Refer...

Page 11: ...th a fuel additive such as STA BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an equivalent Add 0 8 oz 23 ml of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit s fuel tank Mixing the Fuel NOTE This unit comes with a 3 2 oz 95 ml container of 2 cycle oil To obtain the correct fuel mixture described below pour the entire container into one gallon...

Page 12: ...lled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine 9 Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 10 Press and hold the throttle lockout Lightly squeeze and release the throttle control to idle the engine 11 To reduce the chance of injury engage the chain brake until you are ready to begin operation When ready disengage the chain brake Then press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throt...

Page 13: ... control Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts IF the engine is already warm make sure the On Off switch is in the On position crouch in the starting position pull the choke knob out to Position 1 and then push the choke knob back in to Position 2 Begin the starting procedure with step 8 STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Release the throttle control and allow the en...

Page 14: ...and in a stable position with feet apart and firmly planted Do not cut above shoulder height Do not overreach WARNING Always use the hand placements specified below whether the operator is left handed or right handed This will help keep the operator slightly to the left of the unit and out of the direct line of the saw chain if kickback occurs Fig 8 and Fig 9 Always keep all body parts to the left...

Page 15: ...m the tree it will most likely roll or slide after it falls FELLING PROCEDURE Small trees up to 6 7 inches 15 18 cm in diameter are usually felled in a single cut Larger trees require a sequence of two cutting operations a notched undercut followed by a felling back cut It may also be necessary to remove buttress roots Step 1 Removing Buttress Roots Buttress roots are large roots that extend above...

Page 16: ...fall When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut stop the engine and set the unit down immediately Promptly exit the area along the retreat path but keep watching the tree as it falls WARNING Always recheck the area for bystanders animals and obstacles before making the felling back cut DANGER If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction and binds the chain saw leave the un...

Page 17: ... from above overbucking BUCKING SAFETY Bucking is the process of cutting a fallen tree into logs of desired lengths Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of serious injury Clear the area of objects or obstructions that could contact the guide bar and result in kickback When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the fallen tree If possible the end of the tree to be cut ...

Page 18: ...t completely through the limb stub to meet the third cut Fig 22 This will remove the limb stub Third Cut First Cut Second Cut Fourth Cut WARNING Do not cut above shoulder height with a chain saw Use a pole saw to cut limbs above shoulder height or hire a professional Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a ladder unless specifically trained to do so WARNING Falling branches can cause serious inj...

Page 19: ...o Sharpening the Saw Chain Test the chain brake Refer to Testing the Chain Brake Check the chain tension adjust as needed Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension Fill the chain oil reservoir refill frequently Refer to Adding Bar and Chain Oil Fill the fuel tank with fresh properly mixed fuel Refer to the Oil and Fuel section Clean the air filter Refer to Maintaining the Air Filter After each use Clea...

Page 20: ...ervoir use a damp cloth to clean the chain oil cap and surrounding area 3 Unscrew the chain oil cap Fig 23 4 Carefully pour the oil into the chain oil reservoir DO NOT overfill 5 Reinstall the chain oil cap Tighten the cap firmly 6 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled DANGER Failure to fill the chain oil reservoir will cause irreparable damage to the unit Make sure the chain oil reservoir is alwa...

Page 21: ...up and move the saw chain back and forth along the guide bar Fig 28 Make sure the saw chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with the sprocket If the saw chain does not move easily slowly turn the chain tensioning screw counterclockwise to loosen the saw chain NOTE The saw chain will not move if the chain brake is engaged 5 Continue to hold the guide bar tip up and securely tighten the bar retai...

Page 22: ... tensioning pin is in the pin hole on the guide bar Fig 32 5 Place the bar retaining nuts onto the guide bar bolts and tighten them hand tight DO NOT tighten the bar retaining nuts completely 6 Make sure the saw chain is still in the guide bar groove Adjust the chain tension Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension 7 Hold the guide bar tip up and securely tighten the bar retaining nuts WARNING The saw...

Page 23: ...Fig 34 Then move to the other side of the saw chain and file all of the right hand cutters in the opposite direction Fig 34 Occasionally remove filings with a wire brush 3 Use a depth gauge tool not included to measure the depth gauge clearance Fig 36 of each cutter The depth gauge clearance must be maintained at 1 32 inch 0 6 mm The depth gauge clearance determines the depth at which the cutter e...

Page 24: ...A guide bar with the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the guide bar rails that permits the chain to lay sideways Bent guide bar Cracked or broken rails Spread rails Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Lubricating the Guide Bar Sprocket Tip The guide bar sprocket tip was lubricated at the factory but requires regular lubrication Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket ...

Page 25: ...re to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Turn the knob on the air filter cover counterclockwise to loosen the air filter cover Fig 42 2 Remove the air filter cover Fig 42 3 Remove the air filter Fig 43 4 Wash the air ...

Page 26: ... 9 Reattach the spark plug boot 10 Place the air filter cover back onto the unit Insert the two tabs on the air filter cover into the two slots on the chain saw housing Fig 42 11 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the air filter cover securely WARNING Do not sand blast scrape or clean spark plug electrodes Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder Fig 46 0 025 in 0 635 mm ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPE...

Page 27: ...he unit cools which could damage the unit if the chain is too tight Allow the engine to cool before storing Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or damaged parts Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws nuts or bolts Cover the guide bar and saw chain with the scabbard Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Lock up the unit to preven...

Page 28: ...el is visible The engine is flooded Move the choke knob to Position 2 press the throttle lockout squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope The fuel is old over 30 days and or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh properly mixed fuel The spark plug is not working properly Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug TROUBLESHOOTING The fuel is old over 30 days and or improperly mix...

Page 29: ... have been used only for residential or otherwise non commercial purposes 4 Must have been used in a manner consistent with the normal and proper intended use Who Can Perform Repairs Under This Warranty In order to qualify for the limited warranty as set forth herein the repairs made under warranty must be performed by an authorized warranty service provider How To Get Service Under This Limited W...

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