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IMPORTANT MANUAL

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SEARS

Operator's

Manual

Model No.

358.351191

Always Wear Eye Protection

®

d_b WARNING:

READ THE OPERATOR'S

MANUAL AND FOLLOW

ALL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INS'I'RUCTIONS.

FA|LURETO DO SO CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY.

cu. in./46cc 2-CYCLE2.8

1inch Guide Bar

Turbo Air C:aner System

GASOLINE CH SAW

• Assembly

°Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustments

•Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530-083986-09/28/95

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT

SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING,

ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER

USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Hearing

Snug

Fitting

Clothing

,__ Safety Hat

Eye Protection

Heavy Duty Gloves

Safety

Shoes _,_

, Chaps

Figure t

KNOW YOUR SAW

-Read your operator's manual carefully until you

completely understand and can follow all safety rules,

precautions, and operating instructions before

attempting to operate the uniL

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who

understand and can follow safety rules, precautions,

and operating instructionsfound in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

•Wear protective gear. Figure 1oAlways use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug4itting

clothing; heavy duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection

such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen;

an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers - ear

plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular

users should have hearing checked regularly as chain

saw noise can damage hearing

=Keep all parts of your body away from the chain

when the engine is running.

,Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum

of 30 feet (10 Meters) sway from the work area. Do not

allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw

when starting or operating the chain saw

-Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you

are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alco-

hoi, drugs, or medication. You must be in good

physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work

is strenuous.. If you have any condition that might be

aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor

before operating a chain saw.

,Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad

weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,

ice, etc., or at night.

°Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.

Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,

secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned

retreat path.

° Do not operate achain saw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and

securely assembled. Always replace the hand-

guard immediately if it becomes damaged, bro*

ken, or is otherwise removed.

,Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel

mixture.

oWith the engine stopped, hand carry the chain

saw with the muffler away from your body, and the

guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered

with a scabbar&

FUEL HANDLING

° Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the

areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There

should be no smoking, open flames, or work that

could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refu-

eling.

*Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare

ground; store fuel in acoot, dry, welt ventilated place;

and use an approved, marked container for all fuel

purposes.

,Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

,Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling

site before starting the engine.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-

ing the saw.

,Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-

combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,

etc_Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

° Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors

can not reach sparks or open flames from water

heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc

SAFETY NOTICE 1

Exposure to v brations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the|

fingers, hand and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been|

linked to bood vesse damage in otherwise healthy people, if symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change|

in skin color or texture or loss of fee ng n the | ngers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atten-|

tion An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a contin-|

ual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit 1

[_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS -AT'rENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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SAFETY RULES

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

- Do not operate a chain saw with one hand, Serious

injuryto the operator, heipers, bystanders or any com-

bination of these persons may result from one-hand-

ed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed

use,

•Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated out-

door areas.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree,

unless specifically trained to do so,

• Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and

away from the chain when the engine is running.

• Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove

away limbs, roots, or other objects.

° Make sure the chain will not make contact with

any object while starting the engine. Never try to

start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerr.

•Use extreme caution when cutting small size

brush and saplings. Slender material can catch the

chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off bal-

ance,

•Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is

under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or

saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

°Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut°

Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when

the cut is completed.

-Stop the engine before setting the saw down,,

-Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely

tightened,

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING

ORDER

°Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears

Service Center with the exceptionof lhe items listed in

the maintenance section of thwsmanual_For example, if

improper tools are used to remove or hold the ltywheel

when servicing the dutch, structural damage to the fly-

wheel can occur and cause the flywhee! to burst

°Make certain the chain stops moving when the throt-

tle trigger is released. For correction, refer to

"Carburetor Adjustments,"

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes aforeign object.

Inspect unit and repair or replace parts as necessary,

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing any

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

° Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach-

ments supplied or specifically recommended by the man-

ufacturer

•Use only quality SEARS accessories and replacement

parts as recommended for this unit

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

•Stop the unit before transporting

•Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and

secure theunit before storing or transporting in a vehicle

o Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit

Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting the

engine and letting the engine run until it stops

°Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc

•Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury

•Store the unit outof the reach of children.

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.

KICKBACK WARNING

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-

ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE

UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE

GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES

IN AND PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT.

CONTACT AT THE UPPER PORTION OF

THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE

THE CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT,

WHICH STOPS THE CHAIN FOR AN

INSTANT. THE RESULT IS A LIGHTNING

FAST, REVERSE REACTION WHICH KICKS

THE GUIDE BAR UP AND BACK TOWARD

THE OPERATOR. IF THE CHAIN IS

PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF THE GUIDE

BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN

RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR.

EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS CAN

CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL WHICH

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT

RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY DEVICES

PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS A CHAIN

SAW USER, YOU USER, YOU MUST TAKE

SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTO HELP

KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM

ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

Kickback

Path

Figure 2

Avoid

Obstructions

Clear The

Working Area

Figure 3

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SAFETY RULES

Never Reverse

Hand Positions

Thumb On

Under Side Of_

Handlebar

Elbow

Stand To

The Left

Of The Saw

I

t

!

Figure 4

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

iRecognize that kickback can happen. With a basic

understanding of kickback, you can reduce the etement

of surprise which contributesto accidents.

Never let the movingchain contact any object at the

tip of the guide bar.Figure 2

Keep the workingarea free from obstructions sucn as

other trees branches rocks fences, stumps, etc Figure

3 Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain

could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or

branch

•Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A

loose or dull chain can increase lhe chance of kickback

to occur Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and

maintenance instructions Check tension at regular inter-

vals with the engine stopped, never with the engine run-

ning. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securety tight-

ened after tensioning the chain.

• Begin and continue cutting at full throttle, If the chain

is movingat a slower speed, there is greater chancefor

kickback to occur

oCut one log at a time.

•Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous

cut,

Io not attempt plunge cuts.

Watch for shifting logs or other forces that coutd close

a cut and pinch or fall _ntochain_

Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-

Kickback Chain specified for your saw

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MAINTAIN CONTROL

• Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands

when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4

A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain

control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand

encirclingand your left thumb under the front handlebar

Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle

whether you are right handed or left handed 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. Figure 4. Never

reverse rightand left hand positionsforany type of cut-

ling

•Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet,

°Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your

body from being in a direct line with the cutting

chain, Figure 4

•Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrownoff bal-

ance and lose controlof the saw

•Do not cut above shoulder height, It is difficult to

maintain controlof saw above shoulder height.

UNDERSTANDING REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Putt-ln occur when the chain is

suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by con-

tacting a fore=gn object in the wood. This stopping of the

chain results in a reversal of the chain force usedto cut

wood and causesthe saw to move in the oppositedirection

of the chain rotation Either reaction can result in toss of

control and possibleserious injury.

•Pinch-Kickback

- occurs when chain on top of guide bar is suddenly

stopped

-rapidly drives saw straight back toward operator_

° Pull-In

- occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar

is suddenly stopped

- pulls the saw rapidly forward

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_WARNING

THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE INCLUD*

ED ON YOUR SAW TO HELP REDUCE THE

HAZARD OF KICKBACK; HOWEVER, SUCH

FEATURES WILL NOT TOTALLY ELIMINATE

THIS DANGEROUS REACTION. AS A CHAIN

SAW USER, DO NOT RELY ONLY ON SAFETY

DEVICES.YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MAIN-

TENANCE IN THIS MANUAL TO HELP AVOID

KICKBACK AND OTHER FORCES WHICH

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a smelt radius tip which

reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the guide bar tip.

Figure 5 A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been

demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of

kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B1751-1991

•Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard

link which detlect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into

the cutter Figure 5 Low-Kickback Chain is chatn which has met

kickback performance requirements of ANSi B175 1-1991 when tested

on a representative sample of chain saws below 38 cubic inch dis-

placement specilied in ANS_ B175 1-199I

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• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting

the chain if you_"hand slips off the front handlebe_t

•Position of lront and rear handlebars, designed with distance between

handles and "in-line" with each other The spread and "in-line" position of

the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and

resistance in controllingthe pivot of the saw back toward the operator if

kickback occurs.

*ANSi B175 1..1991 - Safety requirements for gasoline powered chain

saws as set by the American National Standards Institute, lnc,

Standard B175 1-1991

e_uced Kicld_¢k Small

Symm_tdc._l Guide ettt Rsdius Tip

Symmet_cal L_ge

Guide Br_r Radius 33p

Contoured

Depth G_uge

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Figure 5

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a Sears

CraftsmanGasolineChainSaw.Ithasbeendesigned,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best pos-

sible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any probiems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

uniL

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions witl

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.

Nways observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER: 35&351191

DATE CODEtSERIAL NO,

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND

ON THE PRODUCT

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct Contact your nearest Sears Stere for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe the safety rules..

• Foltow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and

using your unit.

• Fol!ow the instructions under "Customer

Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this

Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GUIDE BAR: ..................... 18" (46cm)

CHAIN: ............................... Low Proffie 325" Pitch

Chrome Cutters

DISPLACEMENT; .............. 28 Cubic Inches (46cc)

ENGINE: ........................... 2-cycle Air Cooled

FUEL MIX: ................... 40:t (32oz oil per galIon gas)

OILER: .......................................Automatic, 9,8 oz Tank

IGNITION: ...................... Solid State

(Air gap 010"-,0t4")

IGNITION TIMING: ................. Non-Adiustable, Fixed

SPARK PLUG TYPE: ............ Champion CJ-7Y

SPARK PLUG GAP: .............. 025" (65mm)

MUFFLER: ........................ Spark Arresting Screen

ENGINE RPM: ................... 13,200 RPM Maximum

SPECIAL NOTICE

YoursaWis equippedwith a temperaturelimiting muffler

and spark arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. Al! U,S.forest

land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,

New Jersey,Washington,and Oregonrequire many internal

combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor

screen by law

If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such

regulations exist, you are legally responsible for main-

taining the operating condition of these parts, Failure to

do so is a violation of the law, Refer to the Spark Arrestor

section under "Customer Responsibilities" for mainte-

nance,

MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U_ pATENTS:

4 940.028 OTHER U SAND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDSNG

SPECIAL NOTICE

If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, you must order and install a Chain Brake, to comply with

Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. See Repair Parts List or call 1-800-235-5878,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GAS CHAIN SAW

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated, and

tuned-up according to the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal

Use

If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of

purchase

WARRANTY SERV{CE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

safe_ 'Ruies i.,,_,,ii_ii_iiii _ir, i,iiii*ii,iiiii_iiii,i [/i_.,[.,iiii,,,,_ii_2 Customer ResponsiSiiitiesi,.,,,i,,ii_i_iioi,ii,.iill .......................lg

Product Specification ..................................................................................5 Service and Adjustments .............................................................. 24

Warranty .....................................................................................5 Storage ..................................................................................................29

Accessories ................................................................................6 Trouble Shooting Points ....................................... .................... 30

Assembly .........................................................................................8 Repair Parts ....................................................................................31

...................................................... 10 Repair Parts Ordering/Service ....................... Back Cover

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INDEX

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A

Accessories .............................................................................6

Air Filter .................................................................................22

Assembly .................................. .............................................. 8

B

Bar and Chain Oif................................................................. 12

Bucking ..................................................................................... 17

C

Carburetor Adjustments ................................................................27

Carton Contents ...............................................................................7

Chain Oiler .................................................................................11

Chain Sharpening ............................................................ 20

Chain Adjustment ...................................................................24

Customer Responsibilities ..................................................19

E

Engine

Fuel/Oil ............................................................................... 12

Spark Plug .... .................................................................... 22

Starting ................................................................................. 13

Storage ......................................................................................29

F

Fuel Filter ...................................... ............................................... 23

Fueling .............................................. ........................................... 12

G

Guide Bar and Chain Oil .....................................................12

Guide Bar Maintenance ........................................................21

H

How To Use Your Chain Saw .....................................................11

K

Know Your Chain Saw .............................................................10

L

Lirabing ...............................................................................................18

M

Maintenance Schedule .........................................................19

Model Number .............................................................................5

Muffler ...........................................................................................22

O

Ope ration ............................................................................t0

Ordering Repair Parts ..............................................Back Cover

P

Product Specifications ......................................................... 5

Pruning ...................................................................................18

R

Repair Parts ....................................................................................31

S

Service and Adjustments .............................................................24

Spark Arrestor Screen ...................................................................22

Starter Rope ....................................................................................25

Starting ........................................................................................13

Storage ...... ..................................................................................... 29

T

Throttle Control Group ..........................................................11

Tree Felling ....................................................................................15

Trouble Shooting Points ................................................... 30

W

Warranty ..................................................................................... 5

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ACCESSORIES

These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was o';iglnatly purchas'ed They are also available at

most Sears retail outlets and service center& Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the

model number of your unit.,

PERFORMANCE

Spark Plug 2-cycle

_Engine

Oil

3.2oz.

8 ozo

16ozo

Air Filter Bar Oil

1qt,

1gaL

Gas Can

MAINTAINENCE

Carrying _Gloves Guide Bar Safety

Goggles

Chain Hearing

Protection

Chain

Sharpener

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CARTON CONTENTS

ii iii iiiiiiiiiiiii

Chain Saw

Chain Fuel/Oil Mix

(Bar Oil not included)

Purchase Craftsman Bar

and Chain Oil Separately Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Torque Wrench (optional) -Reference torque values

are provided throughout this manual for tightening

hardware.

• Bar Toot

TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW

FROM CARTON

•Remove loose parts bag included with Chain Saw

• Remove your saw from the packing material.

•You may use the opened packing material as a work

surface

= After removing the contents from the carton, check

parts against the Carton Contents list.

• Examine the parts for damage.. Do not use damaged

parts.

°If parts are missing or damaged please call the 1-800

number listed on the front of this manual

NOTE: it is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty

fuel tank

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ASSEMBLY

_ANGER:

DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT

THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN COM-

PLETELY ASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE,

THE CLUTCH CAN COME OFF AND

SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HAN-

DLING THE CHAIN.THE CHAIN CAN BE

SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN

THOUGH IT ISTOO DULLTO CUTWOOD.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CHAIN SAW

BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig.6-12)

•Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts,

•Remove bar clamp

= Remove and throw away blue shipping spacer,

• Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until

adjusting pin just touches the stop.

•Mount guide bar with slotted end over both guide bar

mounting bolts, Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until

guide bar steps against the clutch drum sprocket, Install

the bar with "Craftsman" logo in up position(see Fig 8)

•Carefully remove chain from bag Position chain with the

drive links as shown Fig_9,

•Place chain over and behind the clutch drum Fig,10

,Fit bottom of drive links between teeth in sprocket nose

•Fit chain drive links into top of guide bar Fig,9,

Figure 6

Clutch Drum Guide Bar

Mounting Bolts

Figure 8

Guide Bar

Gauge

Drive

Sprocket

Nose

CRRFTSMRN

Clutch Drum Guide Bar

Mounting Bolts

Guide Bar

Figure 9

Adjusting

Screw Adjusting Stop

Pin

Figure 7

Chain

Behind the

Clutch Drum

Figure 10

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ASSEMBLY

o Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar

qrooves

i low, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is

positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar

Install two (2) bar clamp nuts finger tight.

Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment" section

Bar Clamp

Guide Bar

CRRFT_MRN.-

jt

/

// Lower Hole

Figure 11

CRRFTSMRN°

Bar Clamp Nuts

Figure 12

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 13, 14 &15)

Roll chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist,

(rotates freely)

Assure bar clamp nuts are loosened (finger tight).

Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely

touches the bottom of guide bar

• Roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar

groove,

•Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag..Release tip of

guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise.

Repeat this step until sag does not exist.

• While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nuts with

the bar tool (provided)Torque 10-15 ft-lbs

Bar Clamp Nuts

:RR

_'_G uide Bar

Adjusting Screw

Adjusting

Screw

1/4 Turn

Guide Bar

Bar Toot_

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Figure t4

To check chain tension:

• Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain

around the guide bar.

- If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen

bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn coun-

terclockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

, tf chain is too loose, loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn

adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise Lift up tip of guide

bar to check for sag Retighten bar clamp nuts..

Bar Tool

Bar Clamp

Nuts Screw Guide Bar

Figure 15

NOTE: It is normal for a new chain to stretch. Because of

thisinitiat stretch during the first 15-30 minutes of opera-

tion, you should recheck your chain tensionfrequently

and adjust the chain tension as required (See "Chain

Tension" section).

CHECK LIST

• Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts.

Check chain tension

• Check chain sharpness

• Guide Bar maintenance

° Check guide bar lube

Refer to "Customer Responsibilities" forfurther adjust-

ments and recommendations

Figure 13 - 9 -

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig, 16)

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the

illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments° Save this

manual for future reference,.

_HAND GUARD FRONT

/_.,_/HANDLE STARTER

/ L"_ ROPE HANDLE

CHAIN r _ _ t SWITCH

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F1LLCAP J FU|JlIIIIItlt 7._ _- | /,_,_.,,,=

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CYLINDER AND AIR FILTER

COVER 1

THROTTLE

LOCKOUT

/

STARTER

HOUSING

MUFFLER

ADJUSTING

SCREW

REAR

HANDLE

FUEL MIX

FILL CAP

CHAIN TRAVEL

DIRECTION

{:RRFTSMRNo

THROTTLE

TRIGGER BAR CLAMP

BAR CLAMP

NUTS

CHOKE!

FAST,IDLE

CONTROL

I\1 Figure 16

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements

(ANSI B175.14991).

GUIDE BAR

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine,

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the

engine.

The CHOKE/FAST IDLE CONTROL provides addition-

al fuel to the engine when stating a cold engine, and

sets the throttle to "Fast Idle" position

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE

TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed and

disengages the CHOKE/FAST IDLE control if set.

The GUIDE BAR is designed to carry the chain.

The CUTTERS are designed to cut the wood.

The BAR CLAMP NUTS are designed to hofd the

guide bar after adjustments have been completed.

The ADJUSTING SCREW is designed to tension the

chain around the guide bar.

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

-Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position,

-If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully

CHAIN OILER (Fig. 17)

•The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the

chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank

when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity=98 fL oz,)

• Your chain saw will consume approximately one tank

of bar oil for each tank of fuel used.

Your chain oiler is automatic and requires no adjustment

Bat

capX

Front Handle Fuel Mix Fiil Cap

Figure 17

THROTTLE CONTROL GROUP (Fig. 18 & 19)

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

•The throttle lockout prevents unintentional actuation of

the throttle trigger.

•You must depress the throttle lockout with the palm of

your hand before actuating the throttle trigger.

Thrott{e /A

L_o_I _ _=_

Trigger

!/

Figure 18

CHOKE/FAST IDLE SPEED

• The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the

choke lever out fully for cold or refueled engine starts,

• Squeezing the throttle trigger will release the choke

and fast idle settings.,If the throttle trigger is squeezed

accidentally during starting, it will be necessary to

reset throttle advance by pulling choke lever out fully°

__ Choke Pos_lons

I U '-'

Off Full

I o sto,

Figure 19

THROTTLE TRIGGER

"The throttle trigger allows for variable control of

engine speed°

• The throttle trigger is actuated by the index finger on

your right hand (After the throttle lockout is

depressed),

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

WARNING:

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING

INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES

SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL

HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM

SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND

THE FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL

THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

AT 1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend

you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil If Craftsman bar oil

is not available, you may use agood grade SAE30 oil

until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil out-

pul is automatically metered during operation.. Your saw

will use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank

of fuel mix..Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill

the fuel tank.

GASOLINE

The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel

mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality

40:1 2-cycle engine oii (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of

the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuelioii

mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or

the incorrect oil type will cause poor performance and

may cause the engine to overheat and seize.

Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved

fuel container Always use fresh regular unleaded gaso*

line.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.

IMPORTANT:Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture, which leads to oii/gas separation and

formation of acids during storage., Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in storage To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas

tank, then run the fuel out of the carburetor and fuel

lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it

stops. Use fresh fuel next season.. See STORAGE

instructions for additional information Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-

manent damage may occur

FUEL STABILIZER

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing

the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container

Always follow the fue! mix ratio found on the stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.

You do net have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you

are using fuel stabilizer_.

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is

specially blended with fuel stabilizers° If you do not use

this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel

tank.

40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is

strongly recommended.This oil is specially blended with

fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuel

life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke

If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2*cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)

is not available, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil

(AIR-COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio

of 40:1.

IMPORTANT! Do not use:

-AUTOMOTIVE OIL

• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)

These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle (AIR-

COOLED) engines and can cause engine damage

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil as follows:

-Consult chart for correct quantities.

• Do not mix gasotine and oil directly in the unit's fuel

tank

FOR ONE GALLON:

= Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 40:1 2-cycle engine

oil (AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gatton

gasoline container.

• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the

gallon container, then securely replace the cap.

,Shake the container momentarily.

° The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can

be added at this time if desired; follow mixing instruc-

tions on the label.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 Fuel:O!! Mix Ratio

Gasoline

1 galton 3-2

2..°5gallons 8.0

NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the speci-

fied amount.. If too much gasoline is in the container,

the resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct

for proper engine operation.

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OPERATION

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

o Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position

.If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully

WARNING

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY

FOOTWEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING,

AND EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD

PROTECTION DEVICES WHEN OPERAT_

tNG A CHAIN SAW.

THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE

ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED. REFER

TO THE "CARBURETOR ADJUST-

MENTS" SECTION FOR CORRECTION.

AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUF-

FLER. A HOT MUFFLER CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS BURNS.

NOTE: Check chain tension using instructions in the

"Service and Adjustment' section,

•Before first use.

= After 1 minute of operation,

TO START ENGINE (Fig. 20 & 21)

COLD ENGINE START AND WARM ENGINE

START AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

°Fuel engine with40:1 fuel mix (3.2 oz.to 1 gaLgas).

o Fill bar oil tank with bar oil, Your saw will use approxi-

mately one tank of bar oil for each tank of lueI mix

,, Turn on ignitionby moving on/stop switch to the "On"

position,

•Pull the blue choke/fast idlecontrol out fully to set both the

choke and fast idle for starting,Then set the saw on the

ground, Grip the front handle with your left hand and place

your right foot through the opening in the rear handle.

• IFTHROTTLETRIGGER IS SQUEEZED ACCIDENTALLY

DURING STARTINGITWILL BE NECESSARYTO RESET

I_HECHOKE/FASTIDLE CONTROL.

NOTE -When pulling the starter rope, do not use the fu]f

extent of the rope as lhis can cause the rope to break. Do

not let the starter snap back, hold the handle and let the

rope rewind slowiy

•Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until the

engine attempts to start.

•Push the choke knob in to the "Off" position,

,, Continue to pull starter rope handle until engine starts.

• Then, allow engine to run for approximately 5 seconds.

° Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine

to idle.

•To stop engine, move on/stop switch to the "Stop" posi-

tion,

IChoke Positions

iS-. ....\;

tl _,_ "_._ t On/Stop

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

• Move on/stop switch to the "On" position

• Engage the choke/fast Idle by pulling out the blue

choke knob fully and pushingit back in fully

• With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand

and place your right foot through opening in rear han-

dle-

°Pull starter rope handle until engine starts_

• Squeeze and release throttle trigger to return engine to

idle speed,,

Right Hand

on

StarterRope Handle

STAR'rING POSITION

Left Hand

on

Front Handle

Right Foot Through Opening In Rear Handle

Figure 21

DIFFICULT STARTING OR FLOODED ENGINE

The engine may be flooded withtoo much fuel if it has not

started after 10 pulls,withthe choke in the full out position

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel withthe fol-

lowing procedure:

•Pullout the blue choke/fast idlecontrol fully and then push

it back intothe off position to set the fast idle control to the

start position.

= Verify that the on/stop switch is inthe "On" position.

.With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand and

place your right foot throughopening in rear handte_

• Pull starter rope handle until engine starts_

Starting could require pulling starter rope handle many

times depending on how badly unit is flooded.

If engine still fails to start, refer to "TROUBLE SHOOTING"

chart or call the 1-800 number listed on the front page of this

manual,

Figure 20 -13 -

OPERATION

GENERAL OPERATION TIPS

. Cut wood only, Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; non-

wood building materials; etc.

• Stop the saw ff the chain strikes a foreignobject, Inspect

the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary

.Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount

of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the pos-

sibility of kickback.

To get the "feet" of using your saw before you begin a major

sawing operation, practice cutting afew small logs using the

following technique:

oAccelerate engine to full throttleby squeezing the throttle

trigger before entering cut.

o Never cut with engine at partial speeds.

• Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the log,,

•Keep engine at full throWeduring cutting procedure,

-Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward

pressure,tf you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or

engine can result.

• Release the throttle triggeras soon as the cut is complet-

ed, allowing the engine to idle If you run the unit at full

throttle without cutting, unnecessary wear can occur to

the chain, bar, and engine

• To avoid losingcontrol when completing the cut, do not

put pressure on the saw during the end of Ihe cut.

.Stop engine before setting unit down after operation,

OPERATION SAFETY

WARNING

tF SAW BECOMES PINCHED OR HUNG

tN A LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT

OUT, YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OFTHE

SAW RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR

DAMAGE TO THE SAW°STOP THE SAW,

DRIVE A WEDGE OF PLASTIC OR

WOOD INTO THE CUT UNTIL THE SAW

CAN BE REMOVED EASILY. RESTART

THE SAW AND CAREFULLY REENTER

THE CUT. '1"O AVOID KICKBACK AND

CHAIN DAMAGE, DO NOT USE A METAL.

WEDGE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

RESTART YOUR SAW WHEN IT IS

PINCHED OR HUNG IN A LOG.

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE

MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT

ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHETIP OF

THE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD

CLOSES IN AND PINCHES THE SAW

CHAIN IN THE CUT_ CONTACT AT THE

UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE

GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN TO

DIG INTO THE OBJECT AND STOP THE

CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT° THE RESULT

IS A LIGHTNING FAST, REVERSE REAC-

TION WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP

AND BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. IF

THE SAW CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG

THE TOP OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE

GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY

BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR°

EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS CAN

CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL

WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY,

AVOID REACTIVE PINCH FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur whenthe chain is sudden-

ly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-

eign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain

results in a reversal of the chain forceused to cut wood and

causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the

chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back

toward the operator,PuIl-ln pulls the saw away from the

operator Either reaction can result in loss of control and

possiblyserious injury

TO AVOID PINCH-KICKBACK:

°Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can

cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the

chain

• Do not cut more than one log at a time

°Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an

under-cut when bucking

TO AVOID PULL-IN

• Always begin cutting withthe engine at full throttleand the

saw housing against wood,

•Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal) to

hold the cut open_

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OPERATION

TREE FELLING

_ARNING

IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING,

THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.,

AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF

THE SAW APPEARSTO BE BINDING,THE

TREE IS STARTING TO FAI_L IN THE

WRONG DIRECTION. IMMEDIATELY STOP

THE SAW AND USE A FELLING WEDGE

AND MAUL (HAMMER) TO FORCE THE

FELLING CUT OPEN. THE WEDGE WILL

HOLD THE FELLING CUT OPEN ALLOW-

ING YOU TO REMOVE THE SAW. KEEP

EVERYONE AWAY FROM THE TREE IN

ALL DIRECTIONS.

Bottom

Notch

Cut

I

I

IButtress

Root

DETERMINE THE NATURAL FALL DIRECTION

• Wind - A tree evenly balanced wilt fall in the same

direction the wind is blowing,

• Lean - Use a carpenter's level or plumb bob to deter-

mine if tree has a natural lean, A leaning tree wilt tend

to fall in direction of lean.

- Shape - A tree will tend to fall towards side that is more

heavily branched

- Other Factors - Contacting nearby trees, buildings, or

wires can influence the direction the tree will fall

CUTTING PROCEDURE (Fig. 22)

After determining the Natural Fall Direction, the free

should be cut as follows:

IMPORTANT: BEFORE FELLING A TREE, MAKE SURE

YOU HAVE AT LEAST 3 FELLING WEDGES AND A

MAUL (HAMMER) AVAILABLE FOR USE IF NEEDED

• Use some means to visually mark the Natural Fall

Direction.

oMark your notch cut on the Natural Fall Direction side of

the tree approximately 18-24 inches above the ground

• Cut top of the notch first at a 45 degree angle, Saw

through 1/3 of the width of the tree,

• Cut bottom of the notch at a 45 degree angle until you

meet the top notch cut Remove notch of wood

• On the side of the tree opposite the notch cut, make the

telling cut, The felling cut should be 2 inches above the

center point of the notch cuL Before the felling cut is

complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary

to control the direction of the fall, Use wood or plastic

wedges, but never steel or iron, to avoid kickback and

chain damage

.Cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, movement

in the upper branches are all signs that the tree is ready

to fall

• As tree begins to fall, turn off saw, and move quickly

away from direction of fall,

Figure 22

tf your chain saw binds in the felling cut, you have three

options:

• If the wrong direction of fall is acceptable, carefully

remove the felling wedge, Cut deeper in the notch side

of the tree until tree starts to fall,

• If the wrong direction of fall is not acceptable, attempt

to use one or more felling wedges to force the tree in

the original direction of fall Do so by driving the wedges

deeper into the felling cut.

. Keep everyone away from the tree in all directions and

then seek professional help!

FELLING TIPS

• Clear the work area of debris where you can have

secure footing,

o Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall.

Maintain a distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths from the near-

est person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out

a warning call

- Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and

wire from the tree where cuts are to be made,,

°Plan to stand on the up-hill side when cutting on a

slope.

- Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the

line of fail

- Large buttress roots should be removed prior to notch

cut-

. Use a wedge if there is any chance that the tree will not

fail in the desired direction.

• We recommend you cut branches below shoulder

height before felling tree., (See Limbing and Pruning),

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:

• Cracking sounds,

• Widening of the felling cut

° Movement in the upper branches.

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OPERATION SAFETY

FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS

t_

Check the wind--

Don't cut down wind Check the lean--

Don't cut on lean side Check the balance--

Don't cut on weighted side

_ARNING

DO NOT CUT:

-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILD-

INGS.

-IFYOU DO NOT KNOWTHE DIRECTION

OFTREE FALL.

- AT NIGHT.

- DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW,

STRONG WIND, ETC.

oLook for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can

snap and fall toward the operator,

• Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on

you while cutting

•Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that

may be poorly supported, When a tree doesn't fal_com-

pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a

cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor To avoid injury,

do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw

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OPERATION

BUCKING

Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired tog size.L

TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)

•Overcutting - begin on the tep side of the tog with the

bottom of the saw chassis against the tog; exert light

pressure downward

• Undercutting -begin on the underside of the tog with

the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light

pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw will tend

to push back al you Be prepared for this reaction and

hold the saw firmly to maintain control,

Undercut

Saw Chassis

Figure 23

BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 24)

• Overcut with a t/3 diameter cut.

• Roll tog over and finish with an overcut.

Figure 24

BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26)

Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used

as supports when bucking

•Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.

- Finish with an overcuL

• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the Iog_

- Finish with an undercut..

F A_,I_-_ B

2nd Cut 1stCut

IstCut

Sawhorse

Figure 25

1st Cut Cut

Another Log ••-_ ....

Figure 26

BUCKING TIPS

oCut only one log at a time.

o Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of

wood could be flung toward the operator.

• Use a sawhorse to cut small logso Never alfow another

person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the

log with your leg or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are

tangled such as in a blown down area. Drag the logs

into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed

and cleared logs first_

• Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the

saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure

side to relieve the stress on the log.

OPERATION SAFETY

F_

_ARNING

DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT.

ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING

LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL°

NEVER TURNTHE SAW UPSIDE DOWNTO

UNDERCUT.THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-

TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.

BUCKING SAFETY

°Stay on uphilt side of tree when cutting

Use Common Sense Maintain Secure Footing

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OPERATION

PRUNING AND LIMBING

Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree,

Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree.

LIMBING (Fig. 27)

', Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top°

° Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to

support the tree as you work.

Figure 27

PRUNING (Fig. 28)

Small branches - smaIler than width of guide bar,,

Large branches - larger than width of guide bar,

°Remove small limbs with one cut.

= Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3 -2/3

cutting techniques described in the bucking section

i_ Cut 2

Cut

)

I

tCut 1

Figure 28

PRUNING AND LIMBING TIPS

• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the

saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.

• Keep a clear work area., Frequently clear branches out

of the way to avoid tripping over them.

• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to

support the tree as you work,,

•Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the

top,,

°Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the

side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting

= Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below.

•Keep out of the way of the falling limb

PRUNING PROCEDURE

• First - Undercut t/3 of the way through the limb near

the trunk of the tree.,

•Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the

trunk until the limb fails

•Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of

the collar.

OPERATION SAFETY

°

PRUNING AND LIMBING SAFETY

_ARNING

NEVER CLIMB INTO A TREE TO LIMB OR

PRUNE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED

TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,

PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION

WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR

BALANCE OR CONTROL OF THE SAW.

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. ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER

THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES-

SIONAL TO DO THE JOB. THIS MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Watch out for springpoles, Use extreme caution

when cutting small size limbs° Slender material may

catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull

you off balance

Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that

are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid

being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension

in the wood fibers is released

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regutar service

Check chain tension

Check chain sharpness

Check guide bar condition

Check guide bar lube

Check for loose fasteners & parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Clean unit & labels

Clean air filter

Cleanlinspect spark arrestor screen & inspect muffler

Replace spark plug

i

Reptace fuel filter i

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments witf need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit

,,_,,,,........

Befo re

Use

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, ,,,,,,,,, .........

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After

Use

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Every

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Every I YeariY

25 Hrs. i, ,, .,,,

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BEFORE EACH USE

• Check chain tension

•Check chain sharpness

oCheck guide bar condition

° Check guide bar lube

- Check for Ioose fasteners & parts

,Check for damaged or worn parts

Service Dates

All adjustments in the "Service and Adjustments" section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season

•Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter

element and check guide bar and chain for wear A new

spark plug and a clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better

and last longer

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual

WARNING

DlSCONNECTTHE SPARK PLUG BEFORE

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT

FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

INSPECT THE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE

DAMAGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL

LEAKS AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTEN.-

ERS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FAS-

TENED.

LUBRICATION CHART

©BarOilFillCap L_

(9 Craftsman chain saw bar oil

® Craftsman bar sprocket lube

CHAIN TENSION

= Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain

around the guide bar.

o If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen

bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn coun-

terclockwise Retighten bar clamp nuts.

o If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar

Figure 29.

i Sag

° If chain

Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4

turn clockwise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.

Retighten bar clamp nuts..

Adjusting Screw I Guide Bar

1

114 Turn

Figure 29

is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment."

Clamp

Nuts

Figure 30

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES

SHARPENING CHAIN

(Fig. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37)

_ARNING

IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH-

NIQUES AND!OR DEPTH GAUGE MAIN-

TENANCE WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE

OF KICKBACK WHICH CAN RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY,

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HAN-

DLING THE CHAIN,, THE CHAIN CAN BE

SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN

THOUGH IT IS TOO DLILL TO CUT WOOD°

CHAIN TERMINOLOGY & PART NAMES

Preset TheStrap

Left Hand Cutter

__='_'_Drive Link

Right Hanc_Cut_er'-_ _"

Guard Tie Strap

CHAIN CUTTER PART NAMES

Top Plate -T....._=_Guitet

Side Plate _j-_,_,_Depu_n e

Heet.-_. _},_

Toe _,,, ,# _io_et

CHAIN "PITCH" CHAIN "GAUGE"

This distance Thickness o! boIIorn _

divided by two section of drive tink

Pitch refers to chain mea-

surement A chain's pitch

is the distance between

any three of its riveis

divided by two.

Gauge refers to thickness

of that portion of drive link

which fits into saw bar

groove

Tools required:

•Flat file

•.025 depth gauge

o 4.Smm round file & file holder

Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening:

,Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood

chip will decrease as the chain gets duller until it

becomes more like a powder than a chip, Note that

dead or rotted wood will no! produce a good chip.,

• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

° Saw requires excessive force to cut.

• Noticeable loss of cutting speed.

Sharpening instructions:

• Move on/stop switch to the "stop" position.

• Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if

necessary. (See Chain Tension/Adjustment).

•Check and Iower depth gauges before sharpening cut-

ters.

•Depth gauges should be checked every third sharpen-

ing.When cutting frozen wood the depth gauges should

be checked each time you sharpen the chain.

•To check depth gauge, place gauge tool on cutter. If the

depth gauge projects above the tool, then file it level to

the top of the depth gauge tool. See Figure 31.

o

o

o

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,025"

Right Way

Figure 31

Squared

Off Corner

Wrong Way

Figure 32

•To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level

(90°) so that it rests on the top edges of the cutter and

depth gauge. See Figure 33.

NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters

•Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from

the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then turn your

saw around and repeat the process for the other side of

the chain See Figure 34

= File on the forward stroke only Use 2 or 3 strokes per

cutting edge.

oKeep the 25° line on the file holder parallel to the cen-

ter of the chain Reverse procedure for other side See

Figure 35.

Keep all cutters the same length when filing. See Figure

36

File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges

(side plate and top plate) of cutter. See Figure 36

File chain to meet the specifications shown below. See

Figure 37.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

IFULL VIEW ]

SIDE VIEW ]

File Holder

Cutter Depth Gauge

FRONT VIEW ]

Guide Bar

& Chain

Figure 33

Outside

_ ""_ '--'-Inside

Cutters Same

Side Plate

Figure 34

Figure 35

Remove Damage

+

Top Plate

Figure 36

25°

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE (Fig. 38 & 39)

Conditions which require guide bar maintenance:

•saw cuts to one side or at an angle,,

• saw has to be forced through the cut

• inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain,,

Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain

is sharpened, A worn guide bar wilt damage the chain

and make cutting difficult.

° Move on/stop switch to the "stop" position_

• Remove bar and chain from saw

• Clean all saw dust and any other debris from the guide

bar groove and guide bar lubrication hole, Figure 38,

• Lubricate guide bar sprocket hole after each use

Figure 38.

• Burring of bar rails is a normal process of guide bar rail

wear, Remove these burrs by filing guide bar rail side

edges square with a flat file. Figure 39,

•Restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing

with a flat file, Figure 39,

Remove Sawdust

From Guide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

CRRFTSMRB. °

Figure 38

Replace the guide bar when:

- the inside groove of the guide bar rails is worn.,

. the guide bar is bent or cracked,

• excess heating or burring of the rails is noted,

If replacement is necessary, use only the replacement

reduced kickback guide bar specified for your saw in the

repair parts list or as specified on the replacement bar

and chain decal located on the chain saw.

Correct

Groove Worn Grooves File Edges

.... Square ......

Figure 39

Figure 37

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN PARTS

The following damaged/worn parts should be referred to

your Sears Serv{ce Center,

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear

under the saw after engine stops Do not confuse this with

a leaking oil tank,.

= On/Stop Switch - ensure on/stop switch functions prop-

erly by moving the switch to the "stop" position and

assure that engine stops, then restart your engine and

continue.,

= Fuei Tank - discontinue use of chain saw if fuel tank

show signs of damage or leaks,

. Oil Tank - discontinue use o! chain saw if oil tank shows

signs of damage or leaks.

= Chain Catcher - replace chain catcher if bent, cut, or

damaged in any way.

CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent

• Wipe off the unit with a clean dry cloth,

CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 40)

A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the

engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful

emissions

REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 41)

The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure

the engine starts easier and runs better, Spark plug gap

should be .025".

•Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

•Remove cylinder cover

o Twist, then pull off the spark plug boot..

• Remove spark plug from cytinder and discard.

• Replace with correct spark plug and tighten with a 3/4"

socket wrench (10-12 Ib-ft),,

•Reinstall spark plug boot,

• Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lb).

Screws Cylinder

_over

CRnFT_;MRN.

Figure 41

Always clean your air filter after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours

of operation, whichever is less. 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 alter every 50 hours of operation, or annually,

whichever is less.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR

SCREEN (IF INSTALLED) (Fig. 42)

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muf-

fler and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be

removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting

engine performance

. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

°Remove cylinder cover,

•Remove air filter

.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with

clean cool water and air dry completely prior to rein-

stalling.,

• Reinstall air filter,

. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-tbs).

Screws

Carburetor .._,

Cover /

Air Filter

Screws

Air

Filter

Required cleaning is every 25 hours of operation or annu-

ally, whichever is less

Replace the spark arrestor screen if breaks occur.,

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover screws

• Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps intomuffler body)

=Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrestor screen assem-

bly,Notice the orientation of these parts for reassembly

•Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or

replace if breaks are found in the screen

•Replace any broken or cracked parts

•Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly

with round holes facing up and towards muffler cover

• Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws (7-8 ft-lbs),

Muffler Diffuser/

Spark Arrestor Muffler

Screen Cover

Muffler

Cover

Screws

Figure 40

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Figure 42

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBRLITIES

REPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 43_ 44 & 45)

The fuel filter should be replaced after each season

Never operate your sawwithoula fuel filter Be careful not

to damage fuelline while removing the fuel filter

o Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this

step

, Remove fuel cap and allow it to hang to side of motor

• Using a small pair of needle nose pliers, grasp fuel cap

retainer, holding }t in tank opening and pull out.

• Wilh cap out of tank, use a smell section ol bent wire

similar to that shown in the illustration 1ocalch fuel fine

and slowly pull from tank.. When fuel filter appears in

opening, grasp with fingers and remove from tank.

,, Once filter is out of tank, hold fuel line close to fuel filter

Remove fuel filter by twisting and pulling at the same

time

,, Replace fuel filter

-Reverse process for installation

Pliers .if3_.._ 1 ---_

Figure 43

Bent Wire.---_ . tt _....

Figure 44

Fuel Line

Fuel Filter

Fuet Filter I

Barret _1

Fiiter Neck/__

Figure 45

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN REPLACEMENT (Fig. 46, 47, 48 & 49

CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when

handling chain. The chain is sharp and

can cut you even when it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch.

Because of this initial stretch during the

first 15-30 minutes of operation you

should recheck your chain tension fre-

quently and adjust the chain tension as

required. See chain tension section.

.Move orVstop switch to the "Stop" posilion.

• Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged.,

.Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified in

the repair parts list or as specified on the replacement bar

and chain decal located on the chain saw

• See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen

individualcutters for matching your chain.

• Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts,,

oRemove bar clamp

• Remove the old chain,

=Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until adjusb

ingpin just touches the stop

•Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops

against the clutch drum sprocket.

,, Carefully remove new chain from package. Hold chain with

the drive links as shown in Figure 47

', Place chain over and behind the clutch.

•Fit bottom of drive links between teeth in sprocket nose.

=Fit chain drive links intotop of guide bar, Figure 47

Bar Clamp

€:"e",._---- Bar Clamp Nuts

Figure 46

Cutters Depth Gauge

Figure 47

• Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar

grooves

• Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is

positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar

Bar Guide

/Lower Hole

Adjusting /-

, Pin /

Figure 48

-Install bar clamp nuts and finger tighten onlyo Do not

tighten any further at this point

Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment" section.,

Bar Clamp Nuts

Figure 49

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Fig, 50, 51,52 & 53)

•Roll chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist

(rotatesfreely).

: Assure bar clamp nuts are loosened (finger tight).

Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely

touches the botlom of guide bar.,

• Roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar

groove,

FTSMRN.

Guide Bar

Bar Clamp Nuts \

Adjusting Screw

Figure 50

•Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag, release tip of

guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise.

Repeat this step until a sag does not exist

°While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nuts with

the bar tool (provided)., Torque 10-15 fHbs

Adjusling Screw Guide Bar

114 Turn

Bar Tool----- Clamp

Nuts

Figure 51

To check chain tension:

• Use the screwdriver end of the bar too! to move chain

around the guide bar (Fig 53)

°If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen

bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw !/4 turn coun-

terclockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts

o If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar

(Figure 52),

Figure 52

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

• If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment?

Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4

turn clockwise Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag

Retighten bar clamp nuts,

Guide Bar

Bar Clamp Adjusting Bar

Nuts Screw Tool

Figure 53

STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT

(Fig. 54, 55, 56, 57 & 58)

WARNING:

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

SERVICING THE STARTER ROPE. THE

RECOIL SPRING BENEATH THE PULLEY

IS UNDER TENSION. IFTHE SPRING POPS

OUT, SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.

Replace a broken starter rope or one that is badly frayed.

NOTE: A recoil spring lies beneath the pulley and is

under tension tf the recoil spring is disturbed, consid-

erable time and effort will be required to reinstall. For

this reason you may want to let your Sears Service

Center handle this repair If you try to repair the starter

rope and the recoil spring pops out, take the unit to your

Sears Service Center.

o Remove the four fan housing screws and loosen the

two screws on the cylinder cover.

oRemove fan housing from the unit

tl Cylinder Cover Screws

Screw " _'_--_',. _'="

Starter Rope Pufley HOUsing

(Inside Fan Housing) Screw

Figure 54

,, To take out rope tension, pull out 10" of rope While

holding down pulley ratchet with thumb, push several

inches of rope back into ian housing and catch in notch

Either hold pulley ratchet with thumb or hold starter

rope handle Retain rope in the notch and slowly allow

pulley to turn counterclockwise until tension is gone.

° Remove the pulley screw in the center of the pulley,

. Gently twist and lift pulley while rotating counterclock-

wise

Starter

Rope

Handle

Notch

Pulley

Pulley Pulley Ratchet

Figure 55

• Remove the rope retainer screw and remove any

remaining rope

o Move away from the fuel tank and melt the end of the

new rope to be installed. Allow the melted end to drop

once Then, while the rope is still hot, pull the melted

end through a rag to obtain a smooth pointed end

, Feed rope through starter rope hole in starter housing.

, Guide the rope inside the pulley, then up through the

pulley, hole. It may be necessary to push the rope

through with a small Phillips screwdriver inserted into

the small hole on the underside of the pulley

- Wrap rope counterclockwise around the pulley ratchet

and tuck loose end back under rope, leaving a 1" tail

between the retainer rib and screw post.,

•Pull rope to tighten.

°Install the rope retainer screw and tighten until snug.

Do not over4ighten.

•Rewind all the rope onto the pulley in a clockwise direction.

Starter. _-__

Housing "__

,. Spring",x _.e/

Figure 56

,, Twist and push pulley into starter housing.

- RepIace and tighten the pulley screw.

Po,,ey-"

o Notch o

Rope

._ Retainer

Screw

Screw

Figure 57

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•Pull out 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in the

pulley.

. Carefully turn the puiley two complete turns clockwise,

keeping the rope against the notch to wind the spring,,

.While holding the pulley ratchet, pull the excess rope

through the starter rope hole, While holding tension on

the rope, let rope slowly rewind into the housing,

• Reinstall fan housing by aligning the fan housing to the

chassis.Then white holding the fan housing against the

chassis, pull lhe rope handle out until you feel the fan

housing drop into place against the chassis. Slowly, let

the rope rewind into starter housing

•Reinstall the 4 fan housing screws and tighten the 2

cylinder cover screws Figure 54.

L_ \____/ Wind Up Spring

11(

Rewind for

Tension

Figure 58

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CARBURETOR PRESETS (Fig. 59)CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improp-

erly can permanently damage the engine as welt as

the carburetor, Please read all instructions and con-

sult the Troubleshooting section of this manual

before beginning this process, If the engine does not

operate according to these instructions after repeat-

ing the adjusting steps, do not use the unit. For fur-

ther assistance, please call our customer assistance

hottine at 1-800-235-5878,

WARNING:

THE CHAIN WILL BE MOVING DURING

MOST OF THIS PROCEDURE. WEAR

YOUR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND

OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,

IN "LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUST-

MENT;' RECHECK IDLE SPEED AFTER

EACH ADJUSTMENT. THE CHAIN MUST

NOT MOVE AT IDLE SPEED.

If engine does not start, it may be flooded If in doubt,

read the section on flooded engine in the starting section

of this manual prior to beginning any adjustments.

The carburetor has been adjusted at the lactory for sea

level conditions. Adjustments may become necessary if

the saw is used at significantly higher altitudes or if you

notice any of the following conditions:

.Chain moves when the engine runs at idle speed. See

"Idle Speed Adjustment!'

o Saw will not idle. See "Idle Speed Adjustment" and "Low

Speed Mixture Adjustment_'

•Engine dies or hesitates when it should accelerateSee

"Acceleration Adjustment."

°Loss of cutting power which is not corrected by air filter

cleaning.. See "High Speed Mixture Adjustment.,'

NOTE: There are three adjustments on the carburetor.

• The Idle Speed Adjustment is marked with the letter

•The two remaining adjustments on the carburetor are

the mixture adjustments. One is marked "L:' for low

speed, and the other"H" for high speed

If your engine will not start due to suspected improper

carburetor adjustment, the following presets may be re-

quired If used, it is recommended that all steps within the

adjustment procedure be completed in order to assure a

properly set carburetor, if presets are not needed, pro-

ceed to section "Idle Speed Adjustment"

Very small adjustments can affect engine performance. It

is important to make slight adjustments and test perfor-

mance before proceeding. Each adjustment should be no

more than 1/16 of a turn.

•Turn both of the mixture adjustments clockwise until

they stop Do not overtighten as damage to the needle

seats will occur

•Turn both mixture adjustments counterclockwise one

full turn,

°Turn the idle speed adjustment clockwise until it

stops. Now turn counterclockwise 4-1/2 turns

-if engine fails to start after performing carburetor pre-

sets, the unit may be floode& Review the "Difficult

Starting" section of the manual, if problems continue

call the 1_800 number listed on the front cover of this

manual for further assistance

• Start the engine and operate for three (3) minutes to

warm up Go to "Adjusting Procedure,

idle Speed Adjustment

\\ //\ Mixture l _'_H,_ }

\__i_Adjustment "_l_..,._

_/ i_l_ -'-_._..__ HighSpeed

_i __ _'_-"_ .Mixture

_ _ (._ Adjustment

Figure 59

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING PROCEDURE HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H"

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T"

"Aliow the warm engine to idle

•Adjust the Idle Speed until the engine continues to run

without stalling and without the chain moving.

-Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine

stalls or dies.

-Turn counterclockwise to slow engine down and/or to

keep the chain from turning

• No further adjustments are necessary if chain does not

move at idle speed and if performance is satisfactory

LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "U'

• Allow engine to idle

,Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly clock-

wise until the RPM starts to drop. Note the position.

,Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly coum

terclockwise until the RPM speeds up and starts to

drop again. Note the position,

.Set the Low Speed Mixture at the midpoint between the

two positions.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL

THROTTLE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHILE MAK-

ING HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENTS AS DAMAGE TO

THE ENGtNE CAN OCCUR.

•Make a test cuL

• Based on performance of the saw while cutting, adjust

the high speed mixture in 1/16 turn increments as fol-

lows:

-Clockwise if saw loses power in the cut. Do not adjust

for best power by sound or speed, but judge by how

well the saw performs in the cut.

-Counterclockwise ff the saw has speed while out of

the cut, but dies in the cut or lacks power while cut-

ting_

o Repeat the lest cut.

° Continue with 1/16 turn adjustmenls until the saw per-

formance is acceptable while cutting

• After completing adjustments, check for acceleration°

ACCELERATION CHECK

• If the engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating,

turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment 1/16 of a turn

at a time counterclockwise until you have smooth accel-

eration.

= Check the idle speed for stability and no chain move-

ment. Adjust as necessary..

o Recheck for smooth acceleration and stable idle

Repeat process as necessary for acceptable perfor-

mance.

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of

the season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more.

_ARNING:

ALLOW THE ENGINE '10 COOL, AND

SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING

OR TRANSPORTING IN A VEHICLE,

STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA

WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH

SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM

WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS

OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.

STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN

PLACE, POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP

OBJECT CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY

CAUSE INJURYTO PASSERS BY.

STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH

OF CHILDREN.

WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN

HANDLING CHAIN.THE CHAIN tS SHARP

AND CAN CUT YOU EVEN WHEN IT IS

NOT MOVING,

GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

If your chain is to be stored for a period of time, clean it

thoroughly prior to storage Remove any dirt, sawdust,

ieaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.

,' Clean the entire unit..

.Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities."

.Inspect the bar clamp area and clean any dirt, sawdust,

grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide

bar and chain; replace a guide bar that is bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way_Replace

a damaged or worn chain.

,' Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from

forming

oApply a coating of oil to the entire sudace of the guide

bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper, or cloth.

°Be sure all handles and guards are in place and are

securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts

FUEL SYSTEM

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system

components Follow these instructions:

oDrain the luel from the unit into an approved fuel con-

tainer,

-Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the

engine and letting it run until it stops.

,' Allow the engine to cool before storage.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits

from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the

carburetor, fuel filter, fue! hose or tank during storage

Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels,

those that use ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or

oxygenaled fuel), can attract moisture and form acidic

gas which will damage your engine .To avoid engine prob-

lems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage

of 30 days or longer.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing

the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage

container Always follow the mix instructions found on sta-

bilizer containers Run engine at least 5 minutes after

adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oi! (AIR-COOLED) is

specially blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this

Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.

INTERNAL ENGINE

= Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:! 2-

cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug

opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to

distribute oil to inner engine surfaces.

.Replace spark plug wilh a new one of the recommend-

ed type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifica-

tions."

• Clean air filter Refer to "Customer Responsibilities.."

° Re-install all covers and hardware removed for access;

tighten all screws and fasteners.

,, Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.

Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

- Lightly oil external metal surface to prevent rust from

forming.

• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at

the beginning of the next season.

OTHER

- Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL Rust

and/or dirt in your fuel system wilt cause problems.

* Store your unit in a well ventilated area and covered, if

possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation Do not

cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will

induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

Engine will not start

or wilt run only for

a few seconds

after starting.

Engine will not idle

properly

Engine will not

accelerate, lacks

power, or dies

under a load.

Engine smokes

excessively

Engine runs hot°

Oil inadequate for bar

and chain lubrication.,

Chain moves at

idle speed.

Chain does not move

when engine is

accelerated.

Chain clatters or

cuts roughly

CAUSE

IFuel tank empty.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Spark plug not firing.

4, Fue! not reaching carburetor,

5. Carburetor requires adjustment.,

6. Stop switch off

7o None of the above.

1. Idle speed set too fast or too slow.

2_ Low speed mixture requires adjuslment

3. Crankshaft seals worn.

4, Compression low

5. None of the above.

1. Air filter dirty,

2. Spark plug fouled

3. Carburetor requires adjustment_

4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged

5 Compression low.

6. None of the above.,

1_Air filter dirty,

2, Fuel mixture incorrect,

3. High speed mixture requires adjustment

4. Choke partially on

1, Fuel mixture incorrect.

2., High speed mixture set too low (Lean),

3. Spark plug incorrect.

4 Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged r

5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen.

6, Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty.,

7. None of the above.

t. Oil tank empty.

2,, Oil pump or oil filter clogged

3. Guide bar oi! hole blocked,

1. Idle speed requires adjustment

2. Clutch requires repair

1. Chain tension too tight.

2, Carburetor requires adjustment,

3. Guide bar rails pinched.

4. Clutch slipping

1., Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters damaged,

3, Chain worn.

4 Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or

depth gauges too high,

CORRECTION

1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture

2 See "Starting Instructions."

3. Install new plug/check ignition switch

4. Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel tine

5, See "Carburetor Adjustments."

6. Move switch to the "START" position.

7, Contact your Sears Service CentedDept

!. See "Carburetor Adjustments"

2, See "Carburetor Adjustments."

3 Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept_

4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

5, Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

t. Clean or replace air filter.

2_ Clean or replace spark plug and re-gap.

3 See "Carburetor Adjustments._'

4. Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto

5. Contact your Sears Service Center/DepL

6. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept,

1. Clean or replace air filler.

2, Refuel with correct fuel mixture.

3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."

4 Push choke knob in.

!.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7-

I

2,

3.

1,

2.

3,

4,

g,

4_

See "Fueling Your Unit?

See "Carburetor Adjustments?

Replace with correct plug.

Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

Clean spark arrestor screen

Clean area.

Contact your Sears Service CentedDept,

Fill oil tank

Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

Remove bar and clean.

See "Carburetor Adjustments.._'

Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

See "Chain Tension;'

See "Carburetor Adjustments."

Repair or replace.

Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

See "Chain Tension"

Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept

Resharpen or replace chain

Have chain sharpened

5. Sprocket worn. 5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept

6 Chain installed backwards. 6 Install chain in right direction.

Chain stops within 1.'Chain cutter tops not filed flat.r 1 Have chain sharpened

the cut. 2 Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 2. Repair or replace guide bar.

3. Clutch slipping 3. Contact your Sears Service CenteriDepL

Chain cuts at an 1. Cutters damaged on one side. 1. Have chain sharpened

angle, 2. Chain dull on one side. 2, Have chain sharpened

3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar,

If situatiohs occur which are not covered in this manua use care and good judgement

If you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.

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