Craftsman 9096-31B202 316350840 Operator's Manual
Operatorâ s Manual 55cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SA W Model No. 316.350840 with ⢠SAFETY ⢠ASSEMBL Y ⢠OPERA TION ⢠MAINTENANCE ⢠P ARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, r ead this manual and follow all safety rules and oper- ating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www .sears.com/craftsman 9096-31B202 date(12/04)
T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty Page 2 Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Oil and Fuel Information P age 9 Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Operation Pages 13 - 14 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SA W For one year from the date of pur chase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according to the operatorâ s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship fr ee of char ge. This warranty excludes the bar , chain, spark plug and air filter , which ar e expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than two years. If this Chain Saw is used for commercial or r ental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS A V AILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS P ARTS & SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED ST A TES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817W A, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21 T r oubleshooting Page 22 Specifications Page 23 Repair Parts Pages 24 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 2 SP ARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and W ashington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Or egon and W ashington requir e, by law that certain internal combus- tion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-cov- ered ar eas be equipped with a spark arrestor , main- tained in effective working or der , or the engine be con- structed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for r egula- tions pertaining to these requir ements. Failure to follow these requir ements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor . If it r equires r eplacement, ask a Sears or other qualified service dealer to install the Spark Arrestor Kit. W ARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONT AINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE ST A TE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PLAN AHEAD ⢠Read the instructions carefully . Be familiar with the con- trols and pr oper use of the unit. ⢠Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ⢠Children must not operate the unit. T eens must be accompanied and guided by an adult. ⢠Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under the age of 16). Provide par ental supervision at all times. ⢠Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts. ⢠Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat- ing condition before starting. ⢠Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw quickly . ⢠Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear , and the muffler away from your body . ⢠When transporting your chain saw , use the appropriate guide-bar scabbard (sheath). ⢠W ear protective gear . Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety har d hat; and hearing protection. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. OPERA TE YOUR SAW SAFEL Y ⢠Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali- brated properly or not fully assembled. Always r eplace chain, bar , chain brake, and other parts immediately if damage occurs. ⢠Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end of the cut. Y ou may lose control of the unit when the cut has been completed. ⢠Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. ⢠Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated out- door area. ⢠Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions or war nings they give are not substitutes for pr oper accident prevention measures. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. SYMBOL MEANING If correctly used, the chain saw is a quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due pr ecau- tions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work,always strictly com- ply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. W ARNING: ⢠IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ⢠Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to r educe the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury . W ARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to r educe the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury . DANGER: Failure to obey a safe- ty warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safe- ty precautions to r educe the risk of fire, elec- tric shock and personal injury . CAUTION: Indicates danger , warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury . May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SAFETY ALER T : Read the Operatorâ s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can r esult in serious injury to the oper- ator and/or bystanders. 3
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ⢠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. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. ⢠Before you start the engine, make sur e the area ar ound the saw is clear . Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is engaged in a cut. ⢠Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned r etreat path fr om the falling tree. ⢠Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the sawâ s chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is r eleased. ⢠Shut off the engine befor e setting the chain saw down. ⢠Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender material may catch the chain saw and whip towards you or cause you to lose control. ⢠When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released. ⢠Do not cut through nails, r ods in the tree, railr oad ties or pallets. Inspect a tree that you ar e going to cut for for- eign objects that could cause injury or damage to your chain saw . ⢠After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and thor- oughly inspect for damage. Repair as necessary . ⢠Keep the handles dry , clean and free of the oil/fuel mix- ture. ⢠W e do not recommend using the chain saw in a tr ee or on a ladder . MAINT AIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ⢠All chain saw service, other than the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . ⢠Make sure all fasteners ar e in place and secure. ⢠Unauthorized replacement parts or the r emoval of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as r ecommended. Never modify your saw . ⢠When not in use, saw should be stored in a dry , highly secure location away fr om children. ⢠When storing saw use a scabbard or carrying case. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION ⢠Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw . ⢠Always eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in ar eas where fuel is mixed or pour ed. ⢠Always mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved, marked container for all fuels. Always wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw . ⢠When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher should be available. ⢠Always move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting saw . ⢠When re-fueling, turn the engine off and allow the saw to cool in a non-combustible area, do not place on dry leaves, straw , paper , etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. ⢠Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry , well-venti- lated space where fuel vapors cannot r each sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. ⢠All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . ⢠Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its intend- ed purpose, to cut wood. ⢠Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the chain can be hot. ⢠Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for pr oper adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain ar e properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for damage. Repair any damage before r estarting or operating the chain saw . KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⢠With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the potential for kickback at all times. ⢠Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw . Donât let go. KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip con- tact in some cases may cause a lightning- fast reverse r eaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator . Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator . Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw , which could result in serious personal injury . Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw . As a chain saw user , you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free fr om accident or injury . W ARNING: 4
⢠Make sure that the ar ea in which you are cutting is fr ee from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw . ⢠Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cut- ting speed. ⢠Use only the correct original equipment manufactur er replacement bars, chains and other parts and acces- sories. These are available fr om a Sears or other quali- fied service dealer . Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user , or damage to the unit, and will void your warranty . ⢠Follow the manufacturerâ s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. ⢠Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for your saw to avoid injury . ⢠W atch for shifting logs or other forces that could pinch or fall into chain. ⢠Always have saw at full speed when entering a previous cut. Always use caution when entering a previous cut. ⢠Do not start a cut using the tip of the saw . OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⢠Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator , helpers, bystanders, or any com- bination of these persons may result fr om one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. ⢠Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued. ⢠Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. ⢠Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw . Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. ⢠Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repair ed or assembled chain saw . Check their proper operation regularly . Only use bars and chains of the length indicated in the table herein. ⢠Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that are other than r outine maintenance as listed in this manual. ⢠Use caution when felling a tree. Make sur e you have planned an escape path when felling, and keep all bystanders away . ⢠Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet ar ound the operator . ⢠Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a fellow worker who may enter the cutting area. ⢠Only loan your saw to experienced users who are com- pletely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give other users this manual, which they should read befor e using the saw . ⢠Shut off the engine befor e setting down the saw . Do not leave the engine running unattended. ⢠Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build- ing where fumes may r each an open flame or spark. ⢠Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting the chain saw over long distances. For example, let the engine cool before placing the chain saw in an automo- bile. Also, be sure to secur e the unit while transporting. ⢠Store the unit in a dry ar ea, locked up, located up high and located out of the reach of childr en to prevent unauthorized use or damage. ⢠Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry , clean and free fr om debris. Clean after each use. ⢠Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them the instructions. ⢠Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in inclement weather . FUEL SAFETY ⢠Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. ⢠Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pr essure in the tank. ⢠Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area wher e there ar e no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fuel- ing or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately . ⢠Avoid cr eating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. ⢠Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site befor e starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit. SA VE THESE INSTRUC- TIONS RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. T ake the follow- ing precautions: W ARNING: 5
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety , assembly , operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING ⢠SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , war ning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. ⢠READ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL W ARNING: Read the Operatorâ s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can r esult in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. ⢠WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARDHA T PROTECTION W ARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. W ear eye pro- tection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear pr otec- tion when operating this unit. W ear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed. ⢠UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. ⢠OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. SYMBOL MEANING ⢠ON/OFF CONTROL ON / ST ART / RUN ⢠ON/OFF CONTROL OFF OR STOP ⢠GUIDE BAR W ARNING: Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backwar d, which may cause serious injury . ⢠USE BOTH HANDS Always use both hands while operat- ing the chain saw . Never use only one hand to operate the saw . ⢠RED CHOKE LEVER POSITIONS 1 ⢠FULL Choke Position 2 ⢠P AR TIAL Choke Position 3 ⢠RUN Position 1 2 3 6
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SAFETY FEA TURES 10. STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when pushed up. Stop switch must be pushed down to start or restart engine. 19. THROTTLE TRIGGER contr ols engine speed. 11. SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. Throttle trigger (19) cannot be squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed. 17. RED CHOKE LEVER aids in starting the engine. 5. CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the operatorâ s left hand in the event it slips off the fr ont handle while saw is running. CHAIN BRAKE® is a safety feature designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the CHAIN BRAKE® lever 2. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. 20. CHAIN CA TCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during oper ation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain. 3. CHAIN SAW ADJUSTMENT SCREW It is normal for a new chain saw chain to stretch after the first 30 minutes of use. Check the tension of the chain regularly to ensur e the best performance, see SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT under MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS. KNOW YOUR SAW CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS 1. GUIDE BAR 2. SAW CHAIN 3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW 4. SP ARK ARRESTER SCREEN 5. CHAIN BRAKE ® LEVER /HAND GUARD 6. FRONT HANDLE 7. ST ARTER HANDLE 8. SP ARK PLUG 9. AIR CLEANER COVER 10. STOP SWITCH 11. SAFETY TRIGGER 12. BAR OIL RESEVOIR CAP 13. ST ARTER COVER 14. FUEL T ANK CAP 15. REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP 16. THROTTLE LA TCH 17. RED CHOKE LEVER 18. BAR RET AINING NUTS 19. THROTTLE / TRIGGER 20. CHAIN CA TCHER 21. CHAIN BRAKE ® COVER 22. MUL TI-PURPOSE TOOL 23. CARR Y CASE 1 3 4 6 7 17 12 13 14 5 8 16 18 20 10 9 19 21 15 11 22 2 15 23 7
A B B C B A A A RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse r eaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator . Any of these reactions may cause you to lose contr ol of the saw , which could result in serious personal injury . Rotational Kickback Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar . This contact 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 . Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and r esult in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- one standing close by . Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents. W ARNING: A = Kickback path B = Kickback reaction zone Fig. 1 KICKBACK SPECIFICS Pinch Kickback Fig. 2 A = Pull B = Solid objects C = Push Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched along the bottom or top of the guide bar . When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar , it may pull the saw forward, away fr om the operator When pinched along he top of the guide bar , it may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator . 8
OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accor dance to Federal, State and Local regulations. OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel ar e the main reasons for the unit not running properly . Be sure to use fresh (less than 60 days old) clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instruc- tions carefully for the pr oper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels T oday's fuels ar e often a blend of gasoline and oxy- genates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water . As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate and lead to for- mation of acids during storage. When using alcohol- blended fuel, use fresh fuel. Using Blended Fuels If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoid- able, follow recommended pr ecautions: ⢠Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your opera- tor's manual ⢠Always shake the fuel mix before fueling the unit ⢠Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and mini- mize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air -cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as ST A-BIL ® Gas 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. T o Obtain Corr ect Fuel Mix: Thoroughly mix the pr oper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL 1 GALLON US (3.8 LITERS) 3.2 FL. OZ. (95 ml) 1 LITER 25 ml MIXING RA TIO - 40:1 Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated out- door area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately . A void creating a sour ce of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. W ARNING: Gasoline is extreme- ly flammable. Ignited V apors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the ar ea. W ARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray . Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place . W ARNING: For proper engine operation and maxi- mum reliability , pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container . Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine. CAUTION: 9
ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. W ARNING: Never operate the saw without the bar and chain properly installed. W ARNING: WARNING: Be sure to r ead the Oil and Fuel Information Section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the oil and fuel information, do not attempt to fuel your unit. For more information contact your local Sears service center at 1-800-4-MY - HOME ® . GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The bar and chain requir e lubrication. 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 = 6.8 fl. oz.). Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. T oo little oil will cause over- heating with smoke coming from the chain and discol- oration of the bar . 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 a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain the Craftsman brand. The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Y our saw will use approxi- mately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank. FUELING THE ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso- line. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air -cooled engine oil. W e recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into one gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixtur e. DO NOT use automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow the instructions printed on the oil container . Once oil is added to the gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thor- oughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel befor e fueling your unit. BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE IMPORT ANT : Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma- tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer . Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor ar e empty . Use fr esh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pr oducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage can occur . See STOR- AGE instructions for additional information. CHAIN BRAKE Be sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guar d back toward the fr ont handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw . WARNING: The chain brake must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain brake moves at idle speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT in this manual. Avoid contact with the muf fler . A hot muf- fler can cause serious burns. IMPORT ANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the r ope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope r ewind slowly . For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the thr ottle trigger . DO NOT attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE position. 10
C A B Slider Stop Switch D G E H F Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 7 STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to the idle speed. 2. Move the STOP switch to the STOP position (Fig. 4). NOTE: For emer gency stopping, push the lever of the chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forwar d and move the STOP switch up (Fig. 3, 4). ST ARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Slide the STOP switch down (Fig. 4). The red choke lever (H) has 3 positions: Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 6). 2. Fully press and r elease the primer bulb (G) 10 times, slowly . Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 5). If you canât see fuel in the bulb, press and r elease the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. 3. Move the red choke lever (H) to Position 1 (Fig. 6). NOTE: This unit will not run with the lever in Position 1. 4. Place the saw on a firm flat surface. Hold saw firmly as shown (Fig. 7). NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-PULL⢠starting system with MAX FIRE IGNITION⢠, which signifi- cantly r educes the effort r equired to start the engine. Y ou must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the r ope briskly-- there is no harsh r esistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly dif ferent fr om (and much easier than) what you may be used to. 5. Hold down safety trigger (E) and squeeze the throttle trigger (D). With thumb, press down on the thr ottle latch (F). Release trigger (D) first. This will lock the throttle into wide open position (Fig. 3). Pull the rope with a controlled and steady motion 4 times. 6. Then move the red choke lever (H) to Position 2, being sure to keep the thr ottle control locked. Hold saw firmly and pull rope until saw starts. This could take 4 mor e pulls. 7. Let the saw warm up for 10 seconds. Depress and release trigger (F) for idle. 8. Move red choke lever (H) to Position 3. If engine fails to start, repeat these instructions. If engine does start, begin chain brake test described on next page. 9. If unit idles roughly , there is an idle adjustment access hole (L)(Fig. 8). Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver , turn screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit should then idle properly (Fig. 9). NOTE: If chain tur ns while idling - turn screw back to the left until chain stops and unit continues to idle. ST ARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Go back to step 6. Follow the steps until step 8. 2. Then move the red choke lever (H) to position 3 and release the thr ottle trigger (D). 11
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Activate the CHAIN BRAKE® slowly and deliberately . Keep the chain fr om touching anything; donât let the saw tip forwar d. W ARNING: If chain does not stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center for service. W ARNING: Fig. 10 Fig. 11 A C B D CHAIN BRAKE TEST 1. Place saw on a clear , firm, flat surface. 2. Start engine. (Refer to previous page) 3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Fig. 10). 4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not Chain Brake® lever (C)] firmly (Fig. 10). 5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 thr ottle, then imm- ediately engage the Chain Brake® lever by pushing forward (C) (Fig. 10). 6. Chain should stop abruptly . When it does, immediately release the thr ottle/trigger . 7. If Chain Brake® functions properly , tur n the engine off and return the Chain Brake® to the DISENGAGED position. Chain Lubrication Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting ef ficiency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evidenced by smoke, bar discoloration or pitch build-up. Automatic Oiler Y our chain saw is equipped with an automatic gear driven oiler system. The oiler automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. As the engine speed increases, so does the oil flow to the bar pad. The amount of oil flowing to the bar and chain may be changed by turning the adjustment screw (D) with a small slotted screwdriver as shown in Fig. 11. T urn the screw clockwise to DECREASE oil flow and counterclockwise to INCREASE the flow . ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS L 12
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS A B Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property . Consult a tree pr ofessional.Do not cut down a tree if ther e is a danger of strik- ing utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. W ARNING: FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small tr ees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Lar ger trees r equire notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tr ee will fall. NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts ar e made, consider the loca- tion of lar ger branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way the tree will fall. A retr eat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary befor e cuts are started. The retr eat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 12. W ARNING: If felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. CAUTION: Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D) (Fig. 13). Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling dir ection (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk (Fig. 13). The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and str ength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tr ee for as long as possible (Fig. 13). Never walk in front of a tree that has been notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree lengths away from your fellow workers. W ARNING: Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, contr ol over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will pr e- vent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make sur e no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tr ee before you push it over . Before making the final cut, always recheck the area for bystanders, animals or obstacles. W ARNING: Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tr ee and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (13 9). G H Fig. 14 Felling Cut: 1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut. W edges also control felling (Fig. 14). 2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 15). As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, r emove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along r etreat path (Fig. 12). W ARNING: Hinge 13
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 15 A LIMBING Limbing a tree is the pr ocess of removing the branches from a fallen tr ee. Do not remove supporting limbs (A) until after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Fig. 16). Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw . BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be sup- ported so that the end to be cut off is not r esting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make a downward cut halfway thr ough the log and then make the undercut. This will pr event the log from pinching the bar and chain. Be car eful that the chain does not cut into the ground when bucking as this causes rapid dulling of the chain. Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Never cut tree limbs while standing on a tree trunk. W ARNING: When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. 1. Log supported along entire length: Cut fr om top (over- buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the gr ound (Fig. 17). 2. Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom (underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 18). 3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diame- ter of log to avoid splintering. Second, underbuck to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 19). NOTE: The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log should be raised and supported by the limb stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely supported. BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct posi- tion for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 20). A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible. C. Keep weight on both feet. Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Fig. 18 A B C While the saw is cut- ting, be sure the chain and bar are being pr operly lubricated. CAUTION: 14
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these requir ed maintenance procedur es at the fre- quency stated in the table. These procedur es should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may only be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . NOTE: Maintenance, r eplacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and system may be per- formed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . T o pr event serious injury , never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensur e that the unit cannot start. W ARNING: A good preventive maintenance pr ogram of regular inspection and car e will increase life and impr ove performance of your chain saw . This maintenance checklist is a guide for such a program. Cleaning, adjustment, and part replacement may be r equired, under certain conditions, at mor e frequent intervals than those indicated. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS/ NUTS/BOL TS CLEAN OR REPLACE THE AIR FIL TER REPLACE SP ARK PLUG REPLACE OIL / FUEL FIL TER CLEAN, INSPECT SP ARK PLUG ARRESTOR SCREEN / MUFFLER CHECK GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL, FUEL HOSES CLEAN UNIT AND INSPECT DECALS CHECK CHAIN BRAKE® COMPONENTS CLEAN GUIDE BAR GROOVE CHECK FOR DAMAGED / WORN P ARTS CHECK CHAIN TENSION CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS LUBRICA TE SPROCKET TIP CHECK FUEL MIXTURE ITEM BEFORE EACH USE 10 20 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST AFTER EACH USE HOURS OF OPERA- TION 15
REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain. 1. Make sure the Chain Brake® lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 21). Remove bar retaining nuts with supplied multi-purpose tool. 2. Remove chain brake cover (C, Fig. 22) and outer guide bar plate (I, Fig. 27) by pulling straight out (Fig. 22). 3. Slide bar off the two bar bolts and r emove chain (Fig. 23). REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN 1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (E) pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 24). 2. Slip the chain around the spr ocket (F) behind the clutch (G). Make sure the links fit between the spr ock- et teeth (Fig. 25). 3. Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the two bar bolts (D, Fig. 23). Be sure adjusting tang (J, Fig. 23) is in lower adjusting hole of the bar . 4. Guide the drive links into the groove (H) and ar ound the end of the bar (Fig. 25). 5. The chain will be tight so you will have to rotate the clutch clockwise by hand so the chain engages the bar sprocket. 6. Replace the outer guide bar plate (I) so the bent edges (top and bottom) are dir ected away from the chain (Fig. 27). 7. Install the Chain Brake® cover (Fig. 27). Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar . Install the 2 bar retaining nuts hand tight and follow instructions in Saw Chain T ension Adjustment. NOTE: The guide bar retaining nuts are installed only hand tight at this point because saw chain adjust- ment is requir ed. Follow instructions in Saw Chain T ension Adjustment. Always use protective gloves when handling the saw chain. W ARNING: T o ensur e the bar and chain receive oil, ONL Y USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated in Fig. 21. CAUTION: E MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS A D Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 H I G Fig. 25 Fig. 27 B C Fig. 24 F 16 J
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of saw chain is extr emely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during any cutting operation. T aking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in impr oved cutting performance and pro- longed chain life. T o adjust the saw chain: 1. Loosen the bar retaining nut(s) (B, Fig. 27). Hold nose of guide bar up and turn adjustment screw (D) CLOCKWISE to increase chain tension. T urning screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE will decrease amount of ten- sion on chain. Ensure the chain fits snugly all the way around the guide bar (Fig. 28). Always use protective gloves when handling the saw chain. W ARNING: A C B Fig. 29 2. After making adjustment, and while still holding nose of bar in the uppermost position, tighten the bar retaining nuts secur ely . Chain has pr oper tension when it has a snug fit all around and can be pulled ar ound by gloved hand. NOTE: If chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it binds, too much tension has been applied. This requir es minor adjustment as follows: A. Loosen the bar retaining nuts so they ar e hand tight. Decrease tension by turning the bar adjustment screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE slowly . Move chain back and forth on bar . Continue to adjust until chain rotates freely , but fits snugly . Increase tension by turning bar adjustment screw CLOCKWISE. B. When saw chain has proper tension, hold nose of bar in uppermost position and tighten the bar retaining nuts securely . A new saw chain stretches, r equiring adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal with a new chain, and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly . CAUTION: If saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT , the sprocket, bar , chain, and crank- shaft bearings will wear more rapidly . Study Fig. 29 for information concerning correct cold tension (A), correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for when saw chain needs adjustment (C). CAUTION: Fig. 30 CHAIN BRAKE MECHANICAL TEST Y our chain saw is equipped with a Chain Brake® that reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The brake is activated if pressur e is applied against brake lever when, as in the event of kickback, operatorâ s hand strikes the lever . When the brake is activated, chain movement stops abruptly . T o T est the Chain Brake® : 1. The Chain Brake® is DISENGAGED (chain can move) when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND LOCKED (A, Fig. 24). 2. The Chain Brake® is ENGAGED (chain is stopped) when brake lever is in forward position. Y ou should not be able to move chain (B, Fig. 30). NOTE: The brake lever should snap into both positions. If strong r esistance is felt, or lever does not move into either position, do not use your saw . T ake your saw to a Sears or other qualified service dealer . The purpose of the Chain Brake® is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kick- back; however , it cannot provide the intend- ed measure of pr otection if the saw is oper- ated carelessly . Always test the Chain Brake® before using your saw and periodically while on the job. W ARNING: A B MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS D Fig. 28 17
AIR FIL TER 1. Remove the top cover (A) by loosening the cover retaining scr ews. Cover will lift off (Fig. 31). 2. Clean air filter . W ash filter in clean, warm, soapy water . Rinse in clear , cool water . Air dry completely . NOTE: It is advisable to have a supply of spare filters. 3. Install air filter . Install engine / air filter cover . Make sure cover fits pr operly . Tighten the cover r etaining screws secur ely . FUEL FIL TER 1. Pull fuel filter (A) out of tank with a bent wire (B) or long needle nosed pliers. Disconnect filter and discard (Fig. 32). NOTE: Do not pull hose completely out of tank. 2. Install a new fuel filter on hose and push hose and fil- ter assembly back into tank so filter is positioned in front right corner . 3. Fill tank with fresh fuel/oil mixtur e. See Oil and Fuel Information. Install fuel cap. MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Never operate saw without the air filter . Dust and dirt wil be drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean. CAUTION: T o avoid serious per- sonal injury , always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. W ARNING: Never operate saw without the fuel filter . The fuel filter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank before changing. CAUTION: A B Fig. 31 Fig. 32 B A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN P ARTS Check a Sears Service Center for replacement of dam- aged or worn parts. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after the engine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. ⢠STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch functions pr operly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure the engine stops; then restart engine and continue. ⢠Fuel T ank - Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. ⢠Oil T ank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. CHECK FOR LOOSE F ASTENERS AND P ARTS ⢠Chain Brake Nuts ⢠Chain ⢠Muffler ⢠Cylinder Shield ⢠Air Filter ⢠Handle Screws ⢠Vibration Mounts ⢠Starter Housing ⢠Front Hand Guar d 18
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS OIL FIL TER NOTE: Drain oil r eservoir before changing filter 1. Use a wire with a hook (A) and pull oil filter (B) fr om reservoir . Remove old filter and replace. 2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at bottom of reservoir . SP ARK PLUG NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug must be kept clean and properly gapped. 1. Push STOP switch up. 2. Remove top Cover . Disconnect the wire connector from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the same time (Fig. 35). 3. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL. 4. Check electrode gaps with wir e feeler gauge and set gaps to .025â (.635mm) if necessary . 5. Reinstall a new spark plug (champion RDJ8J or equiv- alent). NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replace- ment (part no. 9295-320001). NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferen-Causing Equipment Regulations. Do not sand blast, scrape or clean electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder . W ARNING: Fig. 35 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor was pr e-set at the factory for optimum per- formance. If further adjustments are necessary , please take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer . B H G F E A J Fig. 34 SP ARK ARRESTER SCREEN NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically reduce engine performance. 1. Remove 2 muffler r etaining nuts (E), Lock plate (F) and muffler cover(G) (Fig. 34). 2. Remove spark arrester scr een (H) from the metal baf fle (J). Replace screen with new one. 3. Reassemble the muffler components and tighten nuts securely . Fig. 33 19
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS STORING A CHAIN SAW Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requir es stor- age maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are fol- lowed, fuel remaining in the carbur etor will evaporate, leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead to difficult start- ing and result in costly r epairs. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pr es- sure in tank. Car efully drain the fuel tank by running the unit dry or by tipping the motor housing/fuel tank over and draining oil/fuel mixture into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to remove fuel fr om carburetor . 3. Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes). 4. Using a spark plug wrench, r emove the spark plug. 5. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combus- tion chamber . Pull starter rope slowly several times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug (Fig. 36). NOTE: Store the unit in a dry place and away from possi- ble sources of ignition such as a furnace, gas hot water heater , gas dryer , etc. Fig. 36 REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil fr om com- bustion chamber . 3. Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap. 4. Prepar e unit for operation. 5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixtur e. See Oil and Fuel Information. Never store a chain saw for longer than 30 days without performing the following proce- dures. CAUTION: Sprocket Tip Lubrication The Lube Gun (not included) is recommended for applying grease to the guide bar spr ocket tip. The Lube Gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the efficient application of gr ease to the sprocket tip. The sprocket tip on your new saw has been pre-lubricated at the factory . Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will result in poor perform- ance and seizure, voiding the manufactur erâ s warranty . Lubrication of the sprocket tip is r ecom- mended after 10 hours of use or once a week, which ever occurs first. Always thor- oughly clean guide bar sprocket tip befor e lubrication. CAUTION: Fig. 37 T o lubricate the spr ocket tip: 1. Move the STOP switch up. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip. Lubrication can be done on the job. 2. Clean the guide bar sprocket tip. 3. Using the Lube Gun (not included), insert tip of lube gun into the lubrication hole and inject grease until it appears at outside edge of sprocket tip (Fig. 37). 4. Rotate saw chain by hand. Repeat lubrication procedure until the entire spr ocket tip has been greased. SAW CHAIN / BAR LUBRICA TION Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting ef ficiency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evi- denced by smoke, bar discoloration or pitch build-up. NOTE: Saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new , and it will occasionally be necessary to adjust and tighten it. New chain will requir e adjust- ment after about 5 minutes of operation. AUTOMA TIC OILER Refer to Section Other Instructions: Automatic Oiler for information on the automatic oiler . GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Frequent lubrication of the guide bar (railed bar which supports and carries the saw chain) sprocket tip is requir ed. Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working condition. 20
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE: Most guide bar problems can be pr evented merely by keeping the chain saw well maintained. Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with chain that is too tight will contribute to rapid bar wear . T o help minimize bar wear , the following guide bar mainte- nance procedur es are r ecommended. BAR WEAR - T ur n guide bar frequently at r egular intervals (for example, after 5 hours of use), to ensure even wear on top and bottom of bar . BAR GROOVES (B) Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain) should be cleaned if saw has been used heavily or if saw chain appears dirty . Rails should always be cleaned every time saw chain is removed. OIL P ASSAGES (A) Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure pr oper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation. This can be done using a soft wire small enough to insert into the oil dischar ge hole. NOTE: The condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages are clear , the chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of starting the saw . Y our saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system. CHAIN MAINTENANCE Chain T ension Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar , but loose enough to be pulled around by hand. Breaking in a New Saw Chain A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period, and the interval between future adjustments will begin to lengthen quickly . MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain. This could cause dam- age to the sprocket. W ARNING: INERTIA CHAIN BRAKE® ACTION NOTE: THIS SAW IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INERTIA CHAIN BRAKE. IF THE SAW KICKS BACK WHILE IN USE, THE INERTIA OF THE MOVING SA W WILL ACTIV A TE THE BRAKE. A BRAKE BAND AROUND THE CLUTCH DRUM ACTIV A TES AND STOPS THE MOVING CHAIN. Bar Length Drive Links Sears Part # 18â Bar 72 DL 36514 CHAIN REPLACEMENT INFORMA TION Chain Lubrication Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly . Keep the oil reservoir filled with Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil. Adequate lubrication of the bar and chain during cutting oper- ations is essential to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil. Running the saw dry or with too little oil will decrease cutting ef fi- ciency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and lead to excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration. Chain Sharpening Chain sharpening requir es special tools to ensure that cut- ters are sharpened at the corr ect angle and depth. For the inexperienced chain saw user , we recommend that the saw chain be professionally sharpened by the near est Authorized Service Center . If you feel comfortable sharp- ening your own saw chain, special tools are available fr om your Authorized Service Center . 21 B A
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your near est Sears Parts & Repair center at (1-800-4-MY -HOME ® ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment. CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrectly gapped spark plug 1. Clean/gap or replace plug 2. Plugged spark arrestor 2. Clean or replace spark arr estor 3. Dirty air filter 3. Clean or replace air filter CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Old or improperly mixed fuel 2. Drain gas tank (see Storage)/add fresh fuel mixtur e 3. Air filter is plugged 3. Replace or clean the air filter 4. Fouled spark plug 4. Replace or clean the spark plug CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect starting pr ocedures 1. Follow instructions in the Starting/Stopping section 2. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 2. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 3.Fouled spark plug 3. Clean/gap or replace plug 4. Empty fuel tank 4. Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel 5. Primer bulb was not pressed enough 5. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times UNIT WONâT ST ART OR ST ARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN UNIT ST ARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER ENGINE HESIT A TES NO POWER UNDER LOAD CAUSE ACTION 1. Fuel filter is plugged 1. Replace the fuel filter 2. Incorrect lever position 2. Move to Position 3 3. Dirty spark arrestor scr een 3. Replace spark arrestor scr een 4. Dirty air filter 4. Remove, clean and reinstall filter 5. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 5. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Air filter is plugged 2. Replace or clean the air filter 3. Old or improperly mixed fuel 3. Drain gas tank/add fresh fuel mixtur e RUNS ERRA TICALL Y CAUS E ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Incorrect fuel mixtur e 2. Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixtur e) SMOKES EXCESSIVEL Y 22
SPECIFICA TIONS *All specifications are based on the latest pr oduct information available at the time of printing. W e reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. ENGINE* Engine T ype ................................................................................................................................................ Air -Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................................................................................................... .............................. (55 cc)(3.36 cu in.) Idle Speed RPM ............................................................................................................................................ 3,200 - 4,400 rpm Operating RPM ........................................................................................................................................................ 7,200 rpm Ignition T ype .................................................................................................................. ........ Electronic-MAX FIRE IGNITION⢠Ignition Switch ....................................................................................................................................................... Slide Switch Spark Plug Gap ........................................................................................................................................ 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) Lubrication .................................................................................................................... ..................................... Fuel/Oil Mixture Fuel/Oil Ratio................................................................................................................. ....................................................... 40:1 Carburetor ..................................................................................................................... ........................ Diaphragm, All-Position Starter ................................................................................................................................. Incredi-Pull⢠Starting Auto Rewind Muffler ........................................................................................................................ ................................... Baffled with Guard Throttle ....................................................................................................................... .............................. Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacit y............................................................................................................ ........................... 16.8 oz. (496.8 ml) Throttle Contr ol ............................................................................................................................................... Finger -Tip T rigger Approximate Unit W eight (No fuel) .................................................................................................................. 17.6 lbs. (8 kg) Cutting Diameter ................................................................................................................................................ 36 in. (91.4 cm) 23
P AR TS LIST Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Parts No. 9NAB-5/16-24 9228-31B206 9157-310201 9DB-620201 9SREB-10/24-2.75 9WFB-0.2 9072-310201F 9221-310001 9228-310203F 9155-310201 9076-310201 9228-310208 9154-310201 9SKKBY8/16-0.5 9124-310201 9072-310202F 9014-310212 9036-310201 9059-310201 9CA-0.46 9PC-10-32.5 9290-310201 9189-310201 9292-310201F 9295-320001 9SKKBY10/24-0.62 9014-310203 9131-310202 9288-310201-CH 9191-310201 9051-310202 9SKKBY10/24-0.75 9STDZY10/24-2.79 Description NUT FL YWHEEL SEAL BEARING SCREW WASHER CRANKCASE LOWER KEY C'SHAFT/C'ROD ASS'Y BEARING O RING PUMP ASS'Y CONNECTOR SCREW FITTING, PULSE LINE CRANKCASE UPPER GASKET CLAMP , WIRE HOSE CONDUIT , FLEX RING PIN PISTON RING, PISTON CYLINDER SP ARK PLUG SCREW FLANGE EYELET IGNITION ASS'Y STUD CONT ACT , CROUNT SCREW SCREW Item 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Parts No. 9014-310208 9082-310201 9228-310217 9SKKBY10/24-0.5 921 1-310201 9183-310201 9082-310205 9017-310204 9158-310201 9NAC-10/24 9131-310203 9014-310204 9102-310202 9014-310202 9124-310203 9287-310201 9014-310201 9131-310204 9024-310202 9124-310204 9SREB-10/24-1.625 9228-31B208 9SKKBY10/14-0.625 9WFZ-0.18 9223-310201 9183-310202 9228-310205 9142-310002 9129-310214 9SKKBY10/24-1 9043-310201 9124-310206 9228-310206 Description WASHER BAFFLER MUFFLER BODY ASS'Y SCREW PLA TE SCREEN BAFFLER COVER, MUFFLER LOCKPLA TE NUT EYELET FLANGE PLA TE GASKET BOOT CARB FLANGE EYELET SPRING BOOT SCREW ST ARTER ASS'Y SCREW WASHER SCREEN FUEL/OIL T ANK ASS'Y PRIMER, REMOTE HOSE SCREW PLA TE SP ACE CAP , FUEL Item 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Parts No. 9182-310001 9129-310004 9SKKZY10/14-01 9124-310202 9070-310002 9129-310209 9013-310201 9252-310002 9131-310206 9043-310203 9043-310202 9SKKBY6/19-0.375 9SJKB-12/14-1.5 9228-31B202 9228-310216 9SKKBY10/14-02 9SKKBY10/14-0.68 9228-310204 9067-310202 9214-310101 9228-310230 91 14-310202 9013-310202 9228-310213 9228-310214 9228-310232 9SKKBY8/16-0.625 9SKKBY -8/16-1 9010-310203 9228-310222 9WFB-4.9-17 9024-310206 9010-310201 Description FIL TER, FUEL HOSE SCREW BOOT , CARB V AL VE DUCKBILL HOSE PLUG FIL TER WASHER PLA TE, BAR PLA TE, FLANGE SCREW SCREW HANDLE ASS'Y COVER ASS'Y SCREW SCREW AIR CLEANER ASS'Y COVER SCREW CHOKE ASS'Y ROD, CHOKE PLUG ISOLA TOR ASS'Y CABLE ASS'Y COVER ASS'Y , HANDLE SCREW SCREW WIRE ISOLA TOR ASS'Y WASHER SPRING CABLE 14 57 58 59 65 64 68 66 62 61 79 76 77 78 123 122 121 120 86 85 84 83 82 81 117 106 69 91 90 87 72 71 71 74 89 88 60 73 63 75 124 105 103 104 102 99 100 101 98 97 14 91 96 95 94 93 14 1 2 5 6 7 4 3 110 11 15 112 113 114 115 18 19 23 25 29 31 32 39 40 41 42 43 33 35 28 27 26 3 4 8 9 21 20 13 10 70 44 45 47 50 52 53 54 6 51 48 36 37 108 14 111 22 16 34 116 17 38 46 49 12 92 69 67 24 125 107 30 55 80 63 65 109 118 119 56 126 127 128 24 Item 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 11 0 111 11 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 11 6 11 7 11 8 11 9 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 Parts No. 9124-310209 9028-310202 9028-310201 9072-310203 9024-310207 9068-310203 9SGKBY10/24-0.5 9WOC-08 9124-310205 9043-310205 9012-330301 6014-M96A01 6182-210101 9073-310201 9WFN-0.4 9WDZ-0.722 9155-310203 9228-31021 1 9228-310210 9NHC-09 9228-310207 9SKKBY10/14- 0.625 9SKKBY10/24-0.5 9220-310202 9040-310225 9082-310204 9228-310245 9NAZ-5/16-18 9072-310206 9042-310201 9120-MD0701 9017-310214 Description GROMMET TRIGGER RELEASE. TRIGGER LA TCH, HIGH IDLE SPRING FRAME, REAR SCREW WASHER SP ACER PLA TE GROMMET WASHER FIL TER GEAR, WORM WASHER WASHER BEARING DRUM SPRKT ASS'Y CLUTCH ASS'Y NUT CAP , OIL SCREW SCREW CHAIN BAR (CRAFTSMAN LOGO) PLA TE CHAIN BRAKE ASS'Y NUT PLA TE WRENCH CARRY CASE SCABBARD
25 California / EP A Emission Control W arranty Statement Y our W arranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, The Envir onmental Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck and Co., ar e pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2005 and later small of f-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new small off-r oad engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. Sears must war- rant the emission control system on your small of f-road engine for the periods of time listed below pr ovided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small of f-road engine. Y our Emission contr ol system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and cat- alytic converter . Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will r epair your small off-r oad engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor . The 2005 and later small off-r oad engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-r elated part on your engine is defective, the part will be repair ed or replaced by Sears. Ownerâ s Warranty Responsibilities ⢠As the small off-r oad engine owner , you are r esponsible for the performance of the requir ed maintenance listed in your operatorâ s manual. Sears recommends that you r etain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-r oad engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failur e to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. ⢠As the small off-r oad engine owner , you should however be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-r oad engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unappr oved modifications. ⢠Y ou are r esponsible for presenting your small off-r oad engine to a Sears authorized service center as soon as problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a r easonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regar ding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-4-MY -HOME®. Manufacturerâ s W arranty Coverage ⢠The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the r etail purchaser . ⢠The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent pur chaser , that the engine is free fr om defects in mate- rial and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of one year . ⢠Repair and replacement of warranted part will be performed at no char ge to the owner at an authorized Sears service cen- ter . For the nearest location please contact Sears at: 1-800-4-MY -HOME®. ⢠Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement, as r equired maintenance or which is scheduled only for r egu- lar inspection to the effect of âRepair or Replace as Necessaryâ is warranted for the period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as r equired maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. ⢠The owner will not be char ged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized Sears Service Center . ⢠The manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failur e of a warranted part still under warranty . ⢠Failures caused by abuse, neglect or impr oper maintenance are not cover ed under warranty . ⢠The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufactur er is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. ⢠In order to file a claim, go to your near est authorized Sears Service Center . W arranty service or repairs will be pr ovided at all authorized Sears Service Centers. ⢠Any manufacturer appr oved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or r epair of emission related parts and will be pr ovided without char ge to the owner . Any replacement part that is equivalent in perform- ance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not r educe the warranty obligations of the manufacturer . ⢠The following components are included in the emission r elated warranty: engine, air filter , carburetor , primer , fuel lines, f uel pick up/fuel filter , ignition module, spark plug and muffler .
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty Page 2 Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Oil and Fuel Information P age 9 Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Operation Pages 13 - 14 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SA W For one year from the date of pur chase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according to the operatorâ s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship fr ee of char ge. This warranty excludes the bar , chain, spark plug and air filter , which ar e expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than two years. If this Chain Saw is used for commercial or r ental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS A V AILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS P ARTS & SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED ST A TES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817W A, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21 T r oubleshooting Page 22 Specifications Page 23 Repair Parts Pages 24 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 2 SP ARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and W ashington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Or egon and W ashington requir e, by law that certain internal combus- tion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-cov- ered ar eas be equipped with a spark arrestor , main- tained in effective working or der , or the engine be con- structed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for r egula- tions pertaining to these requir ements. Failure to follow these requir ements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor . If it r equires r eplacement, ask a Sears or other qualified service dealer to install the Spark Arrestor Kit. W ARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONT AINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE ST A TE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PLAN AHEAD ⢠Read the instructions carefully . Be familiar with the con- trols and pr oper use of the unit. ⢠Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ⢠Children must not operate the unit. T eens must be accompanied and guided by an adult. ⢠Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under the age of 16). Provide par ental supervision at all times. ⢠Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts. ⢠Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat- ing condition before starting. ⢠Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw quickly . ⢠Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear , and the muffler away from your body . ⢠When transporting your chain saw , use the appropriate guide-bar scabbard (sheath). ⢠W ear protective gear . Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety har d hat; and hearing protection. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. OPERA TE YOUR SAW SAFEL Y ⢠Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali- brated properly or not fully assembled. Always r eplace chain, bar , chain brake, and other parts immediately if damage occurs. ⢠Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end of the cut. Y ou may lose control of the unit when the cut has been completed. ⢠Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. ⢠Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated out- door area. ⢠Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions or war nings they give are not substitutes for pr oper accident prevention measures. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. SYMBOL MEANING If correctly used, the chain saw is a quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due pr ecau- tions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work,always strictly com- ply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. W ARNING: ⢠IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ⢠Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to r educe the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury . W ARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to r educe the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury . DANGER: Failure to obey a safe- ty warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safe- ty precautions to r educe the risk of fire, elec- tric shock and personal injury . CAUTION: Indicates danger , warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury . May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SAFETY ALER T : Read the Operatorâ s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can r esult in serious injury to the oper- ator and/or bystanders. 3
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ⢠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. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. ⢠Before you start the engine, make sur e the area ar ound the saw is clear . Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is engaged in a cut. ⢠Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned r etreat path fr om the falling tree. ⢠Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the sawâ s chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is r eleased. ⢠Shut off the engine befor e setting the chain saw down. ⢠Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender material may catch the chain saw and whip towards you or cause you to lose control. ⢠When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released. ⢠Do not cut through nails, r ods in the tree, railr oad ties or pallets. Inspect a tree that you ar e going to cut for for- eign objects that could cause injury or damage to your chain saw . ⢠After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and thor- oughly inspect for damage. Repair as necessary . ⢠Keep the handles dry , clean and free of the oil/fuel mix- ture. ⢠W e do not recommend using the chain saw in a tr ee or on a ladder . MAINT AIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ⢠All chain saw service, other than the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . ⢠Make sure all fasteners ar e in place and secure. ⢠Unauthorized replacement parts or the r emoval of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as r ecommended. Never modify your saw . ⢠When not in use, saw should be stored in a dry , highly secure location away fr om children. ⢠When storing saw use a scabbard or carrying case. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION ⢠Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw . ⢠Always eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in ar eas where fuel is mixed or pour ed. ⢠Always mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved, marked container for all fuels. Always wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw . ⢠When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher should be available. ⢠Always move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting saw . ⢠When re-fueling, turn the engine off and allow the saw to cool in a non-combustible area, do not place on dry leaves, straw , paper , etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. ⢠Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry , well-venti- lated space where fuel vapors cannot r each sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. ⢠All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . ⢠Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its intend- ed purpose, to cut wood. ⢠Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the chain can be hot. ⢠Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for pr oper adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain ar e properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for damage. Repair any damage before r estarting or operating the chain saw . KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⢠With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the potential for kickback at all times. ⢠Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw . Donât let go. KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip con- tact in some cases may cause a lightning- fast reverse r eaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator . Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator . Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw , which could result in serious personal injury . Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw . As a chain saw user , you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free fr om accident or injury . W ARNING: 4
⢠Make sure that the ar ea in which you are cutting is fr ee from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw . ⢠Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cut- ting speed. ⢠Use only the correct original equipment manufactur er replacement bars, chains and other parts and acces- sories. These are available fr om a Sears or other quali- fied service dealer . Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user , or damage to the unit, and will void your warranty . ⢠Follow the manufacturerâ s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. ⢠Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for your saw to avoid injury . ⢠W atch for shifting logs or other forces that could pinch or fall into chain. ⢠Always have saw at full speed when entering a previous cut. Always use caution when entering a previous cut. ⢠Do not start a cut using the tip of the saw . OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⢠Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator , helpers, bystanders, or any com- bination of these persons may result fr om one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. ⢠Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued. ⢠Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. ⢠Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw . Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. ⢠Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repair ed or assembled chain saw . Check their proper operation regularly . Only use bars and chains of the length indicated in the table herein. ⢠Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that are other than r outine maintenance as listed in this manual. ⢠Use caution when felling a tree. Make sur e you have planned an escape path when felling, and keep all bystanders away . ⢠Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet ar ound the operator . ⢠Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a fellow worker who may enter the cutting area. ⢠Only loan your saw to experienced users who are com- pletely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give other users this manual, which they should read befor e using the saw . ⢠Shut off the engine befor e setting down the saw . Do not leave the engine running unattended. ⢠Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build- ing where fumes may r each an open flame or spark. ⢠Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting the chain saw over long distances. For example, let the engine cool before placing the chain saw in an automo- bile. Also, be sure to secur e the unit while transporting. ⢠Store the unit in a dry ar ea, locked up, located up high and located out of the reach of childr en to prevent unauthorized use or damage. ⢠Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry , clean and free fr om debris. Clean after each use. ⢠Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them the instructions. ⢠Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in inclement weather . FUEL SAFETY ⢠Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. ⢠Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pr essure in the tank. ⢠Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area wher e there ar e no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fuel- ing or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately . ⢠Avoid cr eating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. ⢠Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site befor e starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit. SA VE THESE INSTRUC- TIONS RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. T ake the follow- ing precautions: W ARNING: 5
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety , assembly , operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING ⢠SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , war ning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. ⢠READ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL W ARNING: Read the Operatorâ s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can r esult in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. ⢠WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARDHA T PROTECTION W ARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. W ear eye pro- tection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear pr otec- tion when operating this unit. W ear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed. ⢠UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. ⢠OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. SYMBOL MEANING ⢠ON/OFF CONTROL ON / ST ART / RUN ⢠ON/OFF CONTROL OFF OR STOP ⢠GUIDE BAR W ARNING: Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backwar d, which may cause serious injury . ⢠USE BOTH HANDS Always use both hands while operat- ing the chain saw . Never use only one hand to operate the saw . ⢠RED CHOKE LEVER POSITIONS 1 ⢠FULL Choke Position 2 ⢠P AR TIAL Choke Position 3 ⢠RUN Position 1 2 3 6
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SAFETY FEA TURES 10. STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when pushed up. Stop switch must be pushed down to start or restart engine. 19. THROTTLE TRIGGER contr ols engine speed. 11. SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. Throttle trigger (19) cannot be squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed. 17. RED CHOKE LEVER aids in starting the engine. 5. CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the operatorâ s left hand in the event it slips off the fr ont handle while saw is running. CHAIN BRAKE® is a safety feature designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the CHAIN BRAKE® lever 2. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. 20. CHAIN CA TCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during oper ation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain. 3. CHAIN SAW ADJUSTMENT SCREW It is normal for a new chain saw chain to stretch after the first 30 minutes of use. Check the tension of the chain regularly to ensur e the best performance, see SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT under MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS. KNOW YOUR SAW CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS 1. GUIDE BAR 2. SAW CHAIN 3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW 4. SP ARK ARRESTER SCREEN 5. CHAIN BRAKE ® LEVER /HAND GUARD 6. FRONT HANDLE 7. ST ARTER HANDLE 8. SP ARK PLUG 9. AIR CLEANER COVER 10. STOP SWITCH 11. SAFETY TRIGGER 12. BAR OIL RESEVOIR CAP 13. ST ARTER COVER 14. FUEL T ANK CAP 15. REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP 16. THROTTLE LA TCH 17. RED CHOKE LEVER 18. BAR RET AINING NUTS 19. THROTTLE / TRIGGER 20. CHAIN CA TCHER 21. CHAIN BRAKE ® COVER 22. MUL TI-PURPOSE TOOL 23. CARR Y CASE 1 3 4 6 7 17 12 13 14 5 8 16 18 20 10 9 19 21 15 11 22 2 15 23 7
A B B C B A A A RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse r eaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator . Any of these reactions may cause you to lose contr ol of the saw , which could result in serious personal injury . Rotational Kickback Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar . This contact 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 . Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and r esult in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- one standing close by . Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents. W ARNING: A = Kickback path B = Kickback reaction zone Fig. 1 KICKBACK SPECIFICS Pinch Kickback Fig. 2 A = Pull B = Solid objects C = Push Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched along the bottom or top of the guide bar . When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar , it may pull the saw forward, away fr om the operator When pinched along he top of the guide bar , it may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator . 8
OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accor dance to Federal, State and Local regulations. OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel ar e the main reasons for the unit not running properly . Be sure to use fresh (less than 60 days old) clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instruc- tions carefully for the pr oper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels T oday's fuels ar e often a blend of gasoline and oxy- genates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water . As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate and lead to for- mation of acids during storage. When using alcohol- blended fuel, use fresh fuel. Using Blended Fuels If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoid- able, follow recommended pr ecautions: ⢠Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your opera- tor's manual ⢠Always shake the fuel mix before fueling the unit ⢠Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and mini- mize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air -cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as ST A-BIL ® Gas 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. T o Obtain Corr ect Fuel Mix: Thoroughly mix the pr oper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL 1 GALLON US (3.8 LITERS) 3.2 FL. OZ. (95 ml) 1 LITER 25 ml MIXING RA TIO - 40:1 Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated out- door area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately . A void creating a sour ce of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. W ARNING: Gasoline is extreme- ly flammable. Ignited V apors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the ar ea. W ARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray . Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place . W ARNING: For proper engine operation and maxi- mum reliability , pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container . Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine. CAUTION: 9
ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. W ARNING: Never operate the saw without the bar and chain properly installed. W ARNING: WARNING: Be sure to r ead the Oil and Fuel Information Section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the oil and fuel information, do not attempt to fuel your unit. For more information contact your local Sears service center at 1-800-4-MY - HOME ® . GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The bar and chain requir e lubrication. 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 = 6.8 fl. oz.). Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. T oo little oil will cause over- heating with smoke coming from the chain and discol- oration of the bar . 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 a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain the Craftsman brand. The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Y our saw will use approxi- mately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank. FUELING THE ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso- line. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air -cooled engine oil. W e recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into one gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixtur e. DO NOT use automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow the instructions printed on the oil container . Once oil is added to the gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thor- oughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel befor e fueling your unit. BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE IMPORT ANT : Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma- tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer . Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor ar e empty . Use fr esh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pr oducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage can occur . See STOR- AGE instructions for additional information. CHAIN BRAKE Be sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guar d back toward the fr ont handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw . WARNING: The chain brake must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain brake moves at idle speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT in this manual. Avoid contact with the muf fler . A hot muf- fler can cause serious burns. IMPORT ANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the r ope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope r ewind slowly . For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the thr ottle trigger . DO NOT attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE position. 10
C A B Slider Stop Switch D G E H F Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 7 STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to the idle speed. 2. Move the STOP switch to the STOP position (Fig. 4). NOTE: For emer gency stopping, push the lever of the chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forwar d and move the STOP switch up (Fig. 3, 4). ST ARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Slide the STOP switch down (Fig. 4). The red choke lever (H) has 3 positions: Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 6). 2. Fully press and r elease the primer bulb (G) 10 times, slowly . Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 5). If you canât see fuel in the bulb, press and r elease the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. 3. Move the red choke lever (H) to Position 1 (Fig. 6). NOTE: This unit will not run with the lever in Position 1. 4. Place the saw on a firm flat surface. Hold saw firmly as shown (Fig. 7). NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-PULL⢠starting system with MAX FIRE IGNITION⢠, which signifi- cantly r educes the effort r equired to start the engine. Y ou must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the r ope briskly-- there is no harsh r esistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly dif ferent fr om (and much easier than) what you may be used to. 5. Hold down safety trigger (E) and squeeze the throttle trigger (D). With thumb, press down on the thr ottle latch (F). Release trigger (D) first. This will lock the throttle into wide open position (Fig. 3). Pull the rope with a controlled and steady motion 4 times. 6. Then move the red choke lever (H) to Position 2, being sure to keep the thr ottle control locked. Hold saw firmly and pull rope until saw starts. This could take 4 mor e pulls. 7. Let the saw warm up for 10 seconds. Depress and release trigger (F) for idle. 8. Move red choke lever (H) to Position 3. If engine fails to start, repeat these instructions. If engine does start, begin chain brake test described on next page. 9. If unit idles roughly , there is an idle adjustment access hole (L)(Fig. 8). Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver , turn screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit should then idle properly (Fig. 9). NOTE: If chain tur ns while idling - turn screw back to the left until chain stops and unit continues to idle. ST ARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Go back to step 6. Follow the steps until step 8. 2. Then move the red choke lever (H) to position 3 and release the thr ottle trigger (D). 11
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Activate the CHAIN BRAKE® slowly and deliberately . Keep the chain fr om touching anything; donât let the saw tip forwar d. W ARNING: If chain does not stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center for service. W ARNING: Fig. 10 Fig. 11 A C B D CHAIN BRAKE TEST 1. Place saw on a clear , firm, flat surface. 2. Start engine. (Refer to previous page) 3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Fig. 10). 4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not Chain Brake® lever (C)] firmly (Fig. 10). 5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 thr ottle, then imm- ediately engage the Chain Brake® lever by pushing forward (C) (Fig. 10). 6. Chain should stop abruptly . When it does, immediately release the thr ottle/trigger . 7. If Chain Brake® functions properly , tur n the engine off and return the Chain Brake® to the DISENGAGED position. Chain Lubrication Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting ef ficiency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evidenced by smoke, bar discoloration or pitch build-up. Automatic Oiler Y our chain saw is equipped with an automatic gear driven oiler system. The oiler automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. As the engine speed increases, so does the oil flow to the bar pad. The amount of oil flowing to the bar and chain may be changed by turning the adjustment screw (D) with a small slotted screwdriver as shown in Fig. 11. T urn the screw clockwise to DECREASE oil flow and counterclockwise to INCREASE the flow . ST AR TING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS L 12
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS A B Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property . Consult a tree pr ofessional.Do not cut down a tree if ther e is a danger of strik- ing utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. W ARNING: FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small tr ees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Lar ger trees r equire notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tr ee will fall. NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts ar e made, consider the loca- tion of lar ger branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way the tree will fall. A retr eat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary befor e cuts are started. The retr eat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 12. W ARNING: If felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. CAUTION: Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D) (Fig. 13). Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling dir ection (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk (Fig. 13). The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and str ength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tr ee for as long as possible (Fig. 13). Never walk in front of a tree that has been notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree lengths away from your fellow workers. W ARNING: Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, contr ol over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will pr e- vent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make sur e no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tr ee before you push it over . Before making the final cut, always recheck the area for bystanders, animals or obstacles. W ARNING: Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tr ee and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (13 9). G H Fig. 14 Felling Cut: 1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut. W edges also control felling (Fig. 14). 2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 15). As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, r emove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along r etreat path (Fig. 12). W ARNING: Hinge 13
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 15 A LIMBING Limbing a tree is the pr ocess of removing the branches from a fallen tr ee. Do not remove supporting limbs (A) until after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Fig. 16). Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw . BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be sup- ported so that the end to be cut off is not r esting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make a downward cut halfway thr ough the log and then make the undercut. This will pr event the log from pinching the bar and chain. Be car eful that the chain does not cut into the ground when bucking as this causes rapid dulling of the chain. Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Never cut tree limbs while standing on a tree trunk. W ARNING: When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. 1. Log supported along entire length: Cut fr om top (over- buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the gr ound (Fig. 17). 2. Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom (underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 18). 3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diame- ter of log to avoid splintering. Second, underbuck to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 19). NOTE: The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log should be raised and supported by the limb stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely supported. BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct posi- tion for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 20). A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible. C. Keep weight on both feet. Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Fig. 18 A B C While the saw is cut- ting, be sure the chain and bar are being pr operly lubricated. CAUTION: 14
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these requir ed maintenance procedur es at the fre- quency stated in the table. These procedur es should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may only be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . NOTE: Maintenance, r eplacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and system may be per- formed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer . T o pr event serious injury , never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensur e that the unit cannot start. W ARNING: A good preventive maintenance pr ogram of regular inspection and car e will increase life and impr ove performance of your chain saw . This maintenance checklist is a guide for such a program. Cleaning, adjustment, and part replacement may be r equired, under certain conditions, at mor e frequent intervals than those indicated. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS/ NUTS/BOL TS CLEAN OR REPLACE THE AIR FIL TER REPLACE SP ARK PLUG REPLACE OIL / FUEL FIL TER CLEAN, INSPECT SP ARK PLUG ARRESTOR SCREEN / MUFFLER CHECK GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL, FUEL HOSES CLEAN UNIT AND INSPECT DECALS CHECK CHAIN BRAKE® COMPONENTS CLEAN GUIDE BAR GROOVE CHECK FOR DAMAGED / WORN P ARTS CHECK CHAIN TENSION CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS LUBRICA TE SPROCKET TIP CHECK FUEL MIXTURE ITEM BEFORE EACH USE 10 20 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST AFTER EACH USE HOURS OF OPERA- TION 15
REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain. 1. Make sure the Chain Brake® lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 21). Remove bar retaining nuts with supplied multi-purpose tool. 2. Remove chain brake cover (C, Fig. 22) and outer guide bar plate (I, Fig. 27) by pulling straight out (Fig. 22). 3. Slide bar off the two bar bolts and r emove chain (Fig. 23). REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN 1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (E) pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 24). 2. Slip the chain around the spr ocket (F) behind the clutch (G). Make sure the links fit between the spr ock- et teeth (Fig. 25). 3. Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the two bar bolts (D, Fig. 23). Be sure adjusting tang (J, Fig. 23) is in lower adjusting hole of the bar . 4. Guide the drive links into the groove (H) and ar ound the end of the bar (Fig. 25). 5. The chain will be tight so you will have to rotate the clutch clockwise by hand so the chain engages the bar sprocket. 6. Replace the outer guide bar plate (I) so the bent edges (top and bottom) are dir ected away from the chain (Fig. 27). 7. Install the Chain Brake® cover (Fig. 27). Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar . Install the 2 bar retaining nuts hand tight and follow instructions in Saw Chain T ension Adjustment. NOTE: The guide bar retaining nuts are installed only hand tight at this point because saw chain adjust- ment is requir ed. Follow instructions in Saw Chain T ension Adjustment. Always use protective gloves when handling the saw chain. W ARNING: T o ensur e the bar and chain receive oil, ONL Y USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated in Fig. 21. CAUTION: E MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS A D Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 H I G Fig. 25 Fig. 27 B C Fig. 24 F 16 J
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of saw chain is extr emely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during any cutting operation. T aking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in impr oved cutting performance and pro- longed chain life. T o adjust the saw chain: 1. Loosen the bar retaining nut(s) (B, Fig. 27). Hold nose of guide bar up and turn adjustment screw (D) CLOCKWISE to increase chain tension. T urning screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE will decrease amount of ten- sion on chain. Ensure the chain fits snugly all the way around the guide bar (Fig. 28). Always use protective gloves when handling the saw chain. W ARNING: A C B Fig. 29 2. After making adjustment, and while still holding nose of bar in the uppermost position, tighten the bar retaining nuts secur ely . Chain has pr oper tension when it has a snug fit all around and can be pulled ar ound by gloved hand. NOTE: If chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it binds, too much tension has been applied. This requir es minor adjustment as follows: A. Loosen the bar retaining nuts so they ar e hand tight. Decrease tension by turning the bar adjustment screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE slowly . Move chain back and forth on bar . Continue to adjust until chain rotates freely , but fits snugly . Increase tension by turning bar adjustment screw CLOCKWISE. B. When saw chain has proper tension, hold nose of bar in uppermost position and tighten the bar retaining nuts securely . A new saw chain stretches, r equiring adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal with a new chain, and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly . CAUTION: If saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT , the sprocket, bar , chain, and crank- shaft bearings will wear more rapidly . Study Fig. 29 for information concerning correct cold tension (A), correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for when saw chain needs adjustment (C). CAUTION: Fig. 30 CHAIN BRAKE MECHANICAL TEST Y our chain saw is equipped with a Chain Brake® that reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The brake is activated if pressur e is applied against brake lever when, as in the event of kickback, operatorâ s hand strikes the lever . When the brake is activated, chain movement stops abruptly . T o T est the Chain Brake® : 1. The Chain Brake® is DISENGAGED (chain can move) when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND LOCKED (A, Fig. 24). 2. The Chain Brake® is ENGAGED (chain is stopped) when brake lever is in forward position. Y ou should not be able to move chain (B, Fig. 30). NOTE: The brake lever should snap into both positions. If strong r esistance is felt, or lever does not move into either position, do not use your saw . T ake your saw to a Sears or other qualified service dealer . The purpose of the Chain Brake® is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kick- back; however , it cannot provide the intend- ed measure of pr otection if the saw is oper- ated carelessly . Always test the Chain Brake® before using your saw and periodically while on the job. W ARNING: A B MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS D Fig. 28 17
AIR FIL TER 1. Remove the top cover (A) by loosening the cover retaining scr ews. Cover will lift off (Fig. 31). 2. Clean air filter . W ash filter in clean, warm, soapy water . Rinse in clear , cool water . Air dry completely . NOTE: It is advisable to have a supply of spare filters. 3. Install air filter . Install engine / air filter cover . Make sure cover fits pr operly . Tighten the cover r etaining screws secur ely . FUEL FIL TER 1. Pull fuel filter (A) out of tank with a bent wire (B) or long needle nosed pliers. Disconnect filter and discard (Fig. 32). NOTE: Do not pull hose completely out of tank. 2. Install a new fuel filter on hose and push hose and fil- ter assembly back into tank so filter is positioned in front right corner . 3. Fill tank with fresh fuel/oil mixtur e. See Oil and Fuel Information. Install fuel cap. MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Never operate saw without the air filter . Dust and dirt wil be drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean. CAUTION: T o avoid serious per- sonal injury , always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. W ARNING: Never operate saw without the fuel filter . The fuel filter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank before changing. CAUTION: A B Fig. 31 Fig. 32 B A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN P ARTS Check a Sears Service Center for replacement of dam- aged or worn parts. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after the engine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. ⢠STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch functions pr operly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure the engine stops; then restart engine and continue. ⢠Fuel T ank - Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. ⢠Oil T ank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. CHECK FOR LOOSE F ASTENERS AND P ARTS ⢠Chain Brake Nuts ⢠Chain ⢠Muffler ⢠Cylinder Shield ⢠Air Filter ⢠Handle Screws ⢠Vibration Mounts ⢠Starter Housing ⢠Front Hand Guar d 18
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS OIL FIL TER NOTE: Drain oil r eservoir before changing filter 1. Use a wire with a hook (A) and pull oil filter (B) fr om reservoir . Remove old filter and replace. 2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at bottom of reservoir . SP ARK PLUG NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug must be kept clean and properly gapped. 1. Push STOP switch up. 2. Remove top Cover . Disconnect the wire connector from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the same time (Fig. 35). 3. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL. 4. Check electrode gaps with wir e feeler gauge and set gaps to .025â (.635mm) if necessary . 5. Reinstall a new spark plug (champion RDJ8J or equiv- alent). NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replace- ment (part no. 9295-320001). NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferen-Causing Equipment Regulations. Do not sand blast, scrape or clean electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder . W ARNING: Fig. 35 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor was pr e-set at the factory for optimum per- formance. If further adjustments are necessary , please take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer . B H G F E A J Fig. 34 SP ARK ARRESTER SCREEN NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically reduce engine performance. 1. Remove 2 muffler r etaining nuts (E), Lock plate (F) and muffler cover(G) (Fig. 34). 2. Remove spark arrester scr een (H) from the metal baf fle (J). Replace screen with new one. 3. Reassemble the muffler components and tighten nuts securely . Fig. 33 19
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS STORING A CHAIN SAW Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requir es stor- age maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are fol- lowed, fuel remaining in the carbur etor will evaporate, leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead to difficult start- ing and result in costly r epairs. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pr es- sure in tank. Car efully drain the fuel tank by running the unit dry or by tipping the motor housing/fuel tank over and draining oil/fuel mixture into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to remove fuel fr om carburetor . 3. Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes). 4. Using a spark plug wrench, r emove the spark plug. 5. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combus- tion chamber . Pull starter rope slowly several times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug (Fig. 36). NOTE: Store the unit in a dry place and away from possi- ble sources of ignition such as a furnace, gas hot water heater , gas dryer , etc. Fig. 36 REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil fr om com- bustion chamber . 3. Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap. 4. Prepar e unit for operation. 5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixtur e. See Oil and Fuel Information. Never store a chain saw for longer than 30 days without performing the following proce- dures. CAUTION: Sprocket Tip Lubrication The Lube Gun (not included) is recommended for applying grease to the guide bar spr ocket tip. The Lube Gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the efficient application of gr ease to the sprocket tip. The sprocket tip on your new saw has been pre-lubricated at the factory . Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will result in poor perform- ance and seizure, voiding the manufactur erâ s warranty . Lubrication of the sprocket tip is r ecom- mended after 10 hours of use or once a week, which ever occurs first. Always thor- oughly clean guide bar sprocket tip befor e lubrication. CAUTION: Fig. 37 T o lubricate the spr ocket tip: 1. Move the STOP switch up. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip. Lubrication can be done on the job. 2. Clean the guide bar sprocket tip. 3. Using the Lube Gun (not included), insert tip of lube gun into the lubrication hole and inject grease until it appears at outside edge of sprocket tip (Fig. 37). 4. Rotate saw chain by hand. Repeat lubrication procedure until the entire spr ocket tip has been greased. SAW CHAIN / BAR LUBRICA TION Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting ef ficiency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evi- denced by smoke, bar discoloration or pitch build-up. NOTE: Saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new , and it will occasionally be necessary to adjust and tighten it. New chain will requir e adjust- ment after about 5 minutes of operation. AUTOMA TIC OILER Refer to Section Other Instructions: Automatic Oiler for information on the automatic oiler . GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Frequent lubrication of the guide bar (railed bar which supports and carries the saw chain) sprocket tip is requir ed. Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working condition. 20
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE: Most guide bar problems can be pr evented merely by keeping the chain saw well maintained. Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with chain that is too tight will contribute to rapid bar wear . T o help minimize bar wear , the following guide bar mainte- nance procedur es are r ecommended. BAR WEAR - T ur n guide bar frequently at r egular intervals (for example, after 5 hours of use), to ensure even wear on top and bottom of bar . BAR GROOVES (B) Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain) should be cleaned if saw has been used heavily or if saw chain appears dirty . Rails should always be cleaned every time saw chain is removed. OIL P ASSAGES (A) Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure pr oper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation. This can be done using a soft wire small enough to insert into the oil dischar ge hole. NOTE: The condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages are clear , the chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of starting the saw . Y our saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system. CHAIN MAINTENANCE Chain T ension Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar , but loose enough to be pulled around by hand. Breaking in a New Saw Chain A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period, and the interval between future adjustments will begin to lengthen quickly . MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain. This could cause dam- age to the sprocket. W ARNING: INERTIA CHAIN BRAKE® ACTION NOTE: THIS SAW IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INERTIA CHAIN BRAKE. IF THE SAW KICKS BACK WHILE IN USE, THE INERTIA OF THE MOVING SA W WILL ACTIV A TE THE BRAKE. A BRAKE BAND AROUND THE CLUTCH DRUM ACTIV A TES AND STOPS THE MOVING CHAIN. Bar Length Drive Links Sears Part # 18â Bar 72 DL 36514 CHAIN REPLACEMENT INFORMA TION Chain Lubrication Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly . Keep the oil reservoir filled with Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil. Adequate lubrication of the bar and chain during cutting oper- ations is essential to minimize friction with the guide bar . Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil. Running the saw dry or with too little oil will decrease cutting ef fi- ciency , shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and lead to excessive wear of bar from overheating. T oo little oil is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration. Chain Sharpening Chain sharpening requir es special tools to ensure that cut- ters are sharpened at the corr ect angle and depth. For the inexperienced chain saw user , we recommend that the saw chain be professionally sharpened by the near est Authorized Service Center . If you feel comfortable sharp- ening your own saw chain, special tools are available fr om your Authorized Service Center . 21 B A
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your near est Sears Parts & Repair center at (1-800-4-MY -HOME ® ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment. CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrectly gapped spark plug 1. Clean/gap or replace plug 2. Plugged spark arrestor 2. Clean or replace spark arr estor 3. Dirty air filter 3. Clean or replace air filter CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Old or improperly mixed fuel 2. Drain gas tank (see Storage)/add fresh fuel mixtur e 3. Air filter is plugged 3. Replace or clean the air filter 4. Fouled spark plug 4. Replace or clean the spark plug CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect starting pr ocedures 1. Follow instructions in the Starting/Stopping section 2. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 2. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 3.Fouled spark plug 3. Clean/gap or replace plug 4. Empty fuel tank 4. Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel 5. Primer bulb was not pressed enough 5. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times UNIT WONâT ST ART OR ST ARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN UNIT ST ARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER ENGINE HESIT A TES NO POWER UNDER LOAD CAUSE ACTION 1. Fuel filter is plugged 1. Replace the fuel filter 2. Incorrect lever position 2. Move to Position 3 3. Dirty spark arrestor scr een 3. Replace spark arrestor scr een 4. Dirty air filter 4. Remove, clean and reinstall filter 5. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 5. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer CAUSE ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Air filter is plugged 2. Replace or clean the air filter 3. Old or improperly mixed fuel 3. Drain gas tank/add fresh fuel mixtur e RUNS ERRA TICALL Y CAUS E ACTION 1. Incorrect carbur etor mixture adjustment setting 1. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer 2. Incorrect fuel mixtur e 2. Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixtur e) SMOKES EXCESSIVEL Y 22
SPECIFICA TIONS *All specifications are based on the latest pr oduct information available at the time of printing. W e reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. ENGINE* Engine T ype ................................................................................................................................................ Air -Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................................................................................................... .............................. (55 cc)(3.36 cu in.) Idle Speed RPM ............................................................................................................................................ 3,200 - 4,400 rpm Operating RPM ........................................................................................................................................................ 7,200 rpm Ignition T ype .................................................................................................................. ........ Electronic-MAX FIRE IGNITION⢠Ignition Switch ....................................................................................................................................................... Slide Switch Spark Plug Gap ........................................................................................................................................ 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) Lubrication .................................................................................................................... ..................................... Fuel/Oil Mixture Fuel/Oil Ratio................................................................................................................. ....................................................... 40:1 Carburetor ..................................................................................................................... ........................ Diaphragm, All-Position Starter ................................................................................................................................. Incredi-Pull⢠Starting Auto Rewind Muffler ........................................................................................................................ ................................... Baffled with Guard Throttle ....................................................................................................................... .............................. Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacit y............................................................................................................ ........................... 16.8 oz. (496.8 ml) Throttle Contr ol ............................................................................................................................................... Finger -Tip T rigger Approximate Unit W eight (No fuel) .................................................................................................................. 17.6 lbs. (8 kg) Cutting Diameter ................................................................................................................................................ 36 in. (91.4 cm) 23
P AR TS LIST Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Parts No. 9NAB-5/16-24 9228-31B206 9157-310201 9DB-620201 9SREB-10/24-2.75 9WFB-0.2 9072-310201F 9221-310001 9228-310203F 9155-310201 9076-310201 9228-310208 9154-310201 9SKKBY8/16-0.5 9124-310201 9072-310202F 9014-310212 9036-310201 9059-310201 9CA-0.46 9PC-10-32.5 9290-310201 9189-310201 9292-310201F 9295-320001 9SKKBY10/24-0.62 9014-310203 9131-310202 9288-310201-CH 9191-310201 9051-310202 9SKKBY10/24-0.75 9STDZY10/24-2.79 Description NUT FL YWHEEL SEAL BEARING SCREW WASHER CRANKCASE LOWER KEY C'SHAFT/C'ROD ASS'Y BEARING O RING PUMP ASS'Y CONNECTOR SCREW FITTING, PULSE LINE CRANKCASE UPPER GASKET CLAMP , WIRE HOSE CONDUIT , FLEX RING PIN PISTON RING, PISTON CYLINDER SP ARK PLUG SCREW FLANGE EYELET IGNITION ASS'Y STUD CONT ACT , CROUNT SCREW SCREW Item 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Parts No. 9014-310208 9082-310201 9228-310217 9SKKBY10/24-0.5 921 1-310201 9183-310201 9082-310205 9017-310204 9158-310201 9NAC-10/24 9131-310203 9014-310204 9102-310202 9014-310202 9124-310203 9287-310201 9014-310201 9131-310204 9024-310202 9124-310204 9SREB-10/24-1.625 9228-31B208 9SKKBY10/14-0.625 9WFZ-0.18 9223-310201 9183-310202 9228-310205 9142-310002 9129-310214 9SKKBY10/24-1 9043-310201 9124-310206 9228-310206 Description WASHER BAFFLER MUFFLER BODY ASS'Y SCREW PLA TE SCREEN BAFFLER COVER, MUFFLER LOCKPLA TE NUT EYELET FLANGE PLA TE GASKET BOOT CARB FLANGE EYELET SPRING BOOT SCREW ST ARTER ASS'Y SCREW WASHER SCREEN FUEL/OIL T ANK ASS'Y PRIMER, REMOTE HOSE SCREW PLA TE SP ACE CAP , FUEL Item 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Parts No. 9182-310001 9129-310004 9SKKZY10/14-01 9124-310202 9070-310002 9129-310209 9013-310201 9252-310002 9131-310206 9043-310203 9043-310202 9SKKBY6/19-0.375 9SJKB-12/14-1.5 9228-31B202 9228-310216 9SKKBY10/14-02 9SKKBY10/14-0.68 9228-310204 9067-310202 9214-310101 9228-310230 91 14-310202 9013-310202 9228-310213 9228-310214 9228-310232 9SKKBY8/16-0.625 9SKKBY -8/16-1 9010-310203 9228-310222 9WFB-4.9-17 9024-310206 9010-310201 Description FIL TER, FUEL HOSE SCREW BOOT , CARB V AL VE DUCKBILL HOSE PLUG FIL TER WASHER PLA TE, BAR PLA TE, FLANGE SCREW SCREW HANDLE ASS'Y COVER ASS'Y SCREW SCREW AIR CLEANER ASS'Y COVER SCREW CHOKE ASS'Y ROD, CHOKE PLUG ISOLA TOR ASS'Y CABLE ASS'Y COVER ASS'Y , HANDLE SCREW SCREW WIRE ISOLA TOR ASS'Y WASHER SPRING CABLE 14 57 58 59 65 64 68 66 62 61 79 76 77 78 123 122 121 120 86 85 84 83 82 81 117 106 69 91 90 87 72 71 71 74 89 88 60 73 63 75 124 105 103 104 102 99 100 101 98 97 14 91 96 95 94 93 14 1 2 5 6 7 4 3 110 11 15 112 113 114 115 18 19 23 25 29 31 32 39 40 41 42 43 33 35 28 27 26 3 4 8 9 21 20 13 10 70 44 45 47 50 52 53 54 6 51 48 36 37 108 14 111 22 16 34 116 17 38 46 49 12 92 69 67 24 125 107 30 55 80 63 65 109 118 119 56 126 127 128 24 Item 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 11 0 111 11 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 11 6 11 7 11 8 11 9 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 Parts No. 9124-310209 9028-310202 9028-310201 9072-310203 9024-310207 9068-310203 9SGKBY10/24-0.5 9WOC-08 9124-310205 9043-310205 9012-330301 6014-M96A01 6182-210101 9073-310201 9WFN-0.4 9WDZ-0.722 9155-310203 9228-31021 1 9228-310210 9NHC-09 9228-310207 9SKKBY10/14- 0.625 9SKKBY10/24-0.5 9220-310202 9040-310225 9082-310204 9228-310245 9NAZ-5/16-18 9072-310206 9042-310201 9120-MD0701 9017-310214 Description GROMMET TRIGGER RELEASE. TRIGGER LA TCH, HIGH IDLE SPRING FRAME, REAR SCREW WASHER SP ACER PLA TE GROMMET WASHER FIL TER GEAR, WORM WASHER WASHER BEARING DRUM SPRKT ASS'Y CLUTCH ASS'Y NUT CAP , OIL SCREW SCREW CHAIN BAR (CRAFTSMAN LOGO) PLA TE CHAIN BRAKE ASS'Y NUT PLA TE WRENCH CARRY CASE SCABBARD
25 California / EP A Emission Control W arranty Statement Y our W arranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, The Envir onmental Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck and Co., ar e pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2005 and later small of f-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new small off-r oad engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. Sears must war- rant the emission control system on your small of f-road engine for the periods of time listed below pr ovided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small of f-road engine. Y our Emission contr ol system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and cat- alytic converter . Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will r epair your small off-r oad engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor . The 2005 and later small off-r oad engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-r elated part on your engine is defective, the part will be repair ed or replaced by Sears. Ownerâ s Warranty Responsibilities ⢠As the small off-r oad engine owner , you are r esponsible for the performance of the requir ed maintenance listed in your operatorâ s manual. Sears recommends that you r etain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-r oad engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failur e to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. ⢠As the small off-r oad engine owner , you should however be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-r oad engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unappr oved modifications. ⢠Y ou are r esponsible for presenting your small off-r oad engine to a Sears authorized service center as soon as problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a r easonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regar ding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-4-MY -HOME®. Manufacturerâ s W arranty Coverage ⢠The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the r etail purchaser . ⢠The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent pur chaser , that the engine is free fr om defects in mate- rial and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of one year . ⢠Repair and replacement of warranted part will be performed at no char ge to the owner at an authorized Sears service cen- ter . For the nearest location please contact Sears at: 1-800-4-MY -HOME®. ⢠Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement, as r equired maintenance or which is scheduled only for r egu- lar inspection to the effect of âRepair or Replace as Necessaryâ is warranted for the period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as r equired maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. ⢠The owner will not be char ged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized Sears Service Center . ⢠The manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failur e of a warranted part still under warranty . ⢠Failures caused by abuse, neglect or impr oper maintenance are not cover ed under warranty . ⢠The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufactur er is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. ⢠In order to file a claim, go to your near est authorized Sears Service Center . W arranty service or repairs will be pr ovided at all authorized Sears Service Centers. ⢠Any manufacturer appr oved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or r epair of emission related parts and will be pr ovided without char ge to the owner . Any replacement part that is equivalent in perform- ance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not r educe the warranty obligations of the manufacturer . ⢠The following components are included in the emission r elated warranty: engine, air filter , carburetor , primer , fuel lines, f uel pick up/fuel filter , ignition module, spark plug and muffler .
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