Craftsman 358351240 chainsaw User Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

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Operator's

Manual

Model No

358.351240

ASSISTANCE

WARNING:

READ THE OPERATOR'S

MANUAL AND FOLLOW

ALL WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,

FAILURE TO DO SO CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY.

CRAFTSMAN"

Always Wear Eye Protection

(:RAFTSMANo

3.7 cu. in./60cc 2-CYCLE ENGINE

24 Inch Guide Bar

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-083882-2-08/03/95

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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

PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR

MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

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

MUST BE OBSERVEDTO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHtS

TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _..___. | _ !1

Snug ,J_/_'_"--- Eye Protection

Fitting

Clothing ,_F I'_k Heavy Duty Gloves

€.- .,,i

Safety Chaps

Safety

Shoes

Figure 1

KNOW YOUR SAW

- Read your operator's manual carefully untilyoucomplete-

lyunderstandandcan followall safetyrules,precautions,and

operating instructions beforeattemptingto operatethe unit

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under-

stand and can fo!low safety rules, precautions,andoperating

instructionsfound in this manual

PLAN AHEAD

• Wear protective gear.Figure 1.Alwaysusesteel.toedsafe-

ty footwear with non-slip soles; snug-F_tingclothing;heavy

duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging,

vented goggles or face screen;an approvedsafetyhard hat;

and sound barriers - ear plugs or mufflers to protectyour

hearing.Regularusers shouldhavehearingcheckedregular

lyas chainsaw noise can damagehearing_

• Keep all parts ofyour bodyawayfrom thechainwhen the

engine is running.

• Keep children,bystanders, andanimals a minimumof 30

feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not atlow

other people or animals tobe near thechain sawwhen start-

ing or operatingthe chain saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are

fatigued,ill,or upset,or ifyou have takenalcohol,drugs,

or medication. You mustbe in good physicalcond_onand

mentally alert Chain sawwork isstrenuous.If you have any

condition that might beaggravatedby strenuouswork, check

with your doctor beforeoperatinga chainsaw.

• Do not attemptto useyourchain saw duringbad weath-

er conditions such as strongwind,rain,snow,ice,etc. or at

night

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.Do not

start cutting until youhavea cleat work area,securefooting,

and, if you are fellingtrees,a planned retreatpath

, Do not operatea chainsaw that is damaged,improperly

adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.

Always replacethe handguardimmediatelyif itbecomes

damaged, broken,or isotherwise removed.

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

lure.

o With the engine stopped,hand carry thechain saw with

the muffler away from your body, and the guide bat and

chain to therear,preferablycovered witha scabbard.

FUEL HANDLING

- Eliminate all sources of spar'Ksor flames in the areas

where fuel is mixed, poured,or stored.Thereshouldbeno

smoking, open flames, or wood that could cause sparks.

Allow engine to cool beforerefueling.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoorarea on bareground;store

fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilatedplace;and usean approved,

marked containerforattfuel purposes.

• Wipe up all fuel spills beforestarting saw.

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

before startingthe engine.

• Do not smokewhile handlingfuel or whileoperatingthe

saw.

° Turn the engine offand letyour saw coolin a non-com-

bustible area, not on dry leaves, straw,paper;etc,Stowly

remove fuel capand refuel unit.

, Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vaporscannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electdc

motors or switches,furnaces,etc.

SAFETY NOTICE

Exposureto vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause b_oodvessel or nerve damage in Ihe fin-

gers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulationdisordersor abnormal sweIlings_ Prolongeduse in cold weather has been linked

toblood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people,if symptomsoccursuch as numbness, pain loss ofstrength changein skincolor

ortexture, or loss of fee ngs n the f ngers, hands orjoints, discontinuethe use of this tootand seek medical attention. An anti-vibra.

lionsystem does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems..Users who operate powertoolsona continualand regularbasis must

monitorclosely their physical conditionand the conditionofthis unit.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

SAFETY RULES

OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY

. Do not operate a chain saw with onehand.Seriousinjury

to the operator, helpers, bystanders or anycombination of

these persons may result from one-handed operation.A

chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

- Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor

areas,

- Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless

specifically trainedto do soo

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

away from the chain when the engine is running,

. Cut wood only. Do not useyoursawtopryorshoveaway

limbs,roots,or other objects,

• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any

object while starting the engine. Nevertry to start the

saw when the guide bar isin a cutor keff,

. Useextreme caution when cuttingsmall size brush and

saplings. Slender material can catchthe chain and be

whippedtoward you or pull you off balance..

- Be alert for springbeck when cutting a limb that is under

tension so you wilt not be struck by the limb or saw when

the tension inthe wood fibersis released.

• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cuL

Applying pressurecan cause you tolose control whenthe

cut iscompleted.

Stop the engine before settingthe saw down.

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

tightened,

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING

ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears

Service Center withtheexceptionofthe itemslistedinthe

"Customer Responsibilities" section of this manua!.. For

example, ifimproper tools are used to remove or hold the

flywheelwhen servicing theclutch, structural damage tothe

flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.

. Make certain the chain stops moving when the throttle

trigger is released. For correction, refer to "Carburetor

Adjustments:'

. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.

Inspectunitand repairor replace partsas necessary,

• Disconnectthe spark plug before performing any main-

tenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.

- Never modify your saw in any way. Use only SEARS

accessories and replacement partsas recommended

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

o Stop the unit before transporting.

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

secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.

• Empty fuel tank before storing or transportingthe unit..Use

up any fuel leftin the carburetor by starting the engine and

letting the engine run untilit stops.

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

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so the chain cannot accidentallycause iniury.

. Store the unit out of the reachof children°

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

KICKBACK WARNING:

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE

MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT AT

THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE

GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES

IN AND PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT.

CONTACT ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHE

TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE

CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT, WHICH

STOPS THE CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT. THE

RESULT IS A LIGHTNING FAST, REVERSE

REACTION WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR

UP AND BACK TOWARDTHE OPERATOR. IF

THE CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP

OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN

BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE

OPERATOR. EITHER OFTHESE REACTIONS

CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL

WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY

DEVICES PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW.AS A

CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE SPE-

CIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP

KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM

ACCIDENT OR INJURY_

Clear The

Working Area

Kickback

Path

Figure 2

Avoid

Obstructions

Figure 3

SAFETY RULES

Never Reverse

Hand Positi_

Thumb On

Under Si

Of Handlebar

| Elbow \

Stand To

The Left

Of The Saw

Figure4

REDUCETHE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

° Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic

understandingof kickback, you can reduce the element of

surprise which contributes to accidents,,

• Never letthe moving chain contact anyobject at thetip

of the guide bar. Figure2.

. Keep the working area free from obstructions such as

othertrees,branches, rocks, fences,stumps,etc.Figure3.

Eliminateoravoid any obstruction thatyourchaincouldhit

whileyouare cuttingthrougha particularlog or branch_

- Keep yourchain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose

or'dutlchaincan increasethe chance ofkickback to occur.

Followmanufacturer's chainsharpeningand maintenance

instructionsCheck tension at regular intervalswith the

enginestopped, never withthe enginerunning_Makesure

the bar clampnutsare securely tightenedaftertensioning

the chain_

• Begin andcontinue cutting at full throttle. Ifthe chainis

moving ata slower speed,there isgreaterchance forkick-

back to occur,

• Cut one log at a time.

• Use extremecaution when re-entering a previous cut,

= Do not attempt plunge cuts.

• Watch for shifting logs orother forcesthatcouldclosea

cutand pinchor fat!intochain,.

- Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-

KickbackChain specifiedfor your saw.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

l_ WARNING:

THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE INCLUD-

ED ON YOUR SAW TO HELP REDUCE THE

HAZARD OF KICKBACK; HOWEVER, SUCH

FEATURES WILL NOT TOTALLY ELIMINATE

THIS DANGEROUS REACTION. AS A CHAIN

SAW USER, DO NOT RELY ONLYON SAFETY

DEVICES.YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MAIN-

TENANCE IN THIS MANUALTO HELP AVOID

KICKBACK AND OTHER FORCES WHICH

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small

radiustip which reduces the size of the kickback danger

zone on the guide bar tip. Figure 5. A Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar is one which has been demonstrated to signif-

icantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks

when tested in accordance with ANSI BI75,1-199l.

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth

gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and

allow woodto gradually rideintothe cutter:Figure5. Low-

KickbackChain is chain which has met kickback perfor-

mance requirements of ANSI B175,,1-1991 when tested

on a representativesample ofchainsaws below3.8 cubic

inchdisplacement specified in ANSI B175_1-1991.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

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

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

A firm gdp can neutralizekickback and help you maintain

control ofthe saw. Keepthe fingers of your left hand encir-

cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar:Keep

your right hand completely around the rear handle whether

you are right handed or left handed_Keep your left arm

straight with the elbow locked.

° Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is

in a straight line with your right hand on the rear han-

dle when making bucking cuts, Figure4. Never'reverse

right and left hand positions forany typeof cutting.

o Stand with your weight evenly balanced on bothfeet.

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

body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.

Figure 4.

• Do not overreach. Youcould be drawn or thrown off bal-

ance and losecontrol of the saw.

o Do not cut above shoulder height. It isdifficult to main-

talncontrolofsaw above shoulder height.

UNDERSTANDING REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and PulHn occur when the chain issud-

denly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contact-

ing a foreign object in the wood_Thisstoppingofthechain

results ina reversalof the chainforce usedto cut woodand

causes the saw to move in the opposite direction ofthe chain

rotation,.Either reaction can result in loss of control and pos-

sible serious injury.

• Pinch-Kickback

-occurs when chain on top of guide bar is suddenly

stopped.

- rapidly drives saw straight back toward operator.

• Puff-In

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

suddenly stopped,.

- pulls the saw rapidly forward

• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance ofyour left

hand contactingthe chainif your hand slips offthe front

handlebar_

• Position of front and rear handlebars, designed with

distance between handlesand "in-line" with each other:

The spread and "imline" positionof thehands providedby

thisdesign work togetherto give balance and resistance

in controllingthe pivotof the saw back towardthe opera-

tot if kickbackoccurs

• ANSI B175 1-199! _ Safety requirements for gasotine powered chain

saws as set by the American National Standards Insl_tute, Inc,

Standard B175.1-1991.

Reduc_ Kickba_k R_dius T_p

Symt_elt_c_ Guido B_r

G_t_e Bat Radiu_ "_p

'_ Can C_struct

ChtJ_ With High

K_k_ck ForintS!

Figure 5

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saw. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best possi-

bte dependability and pefformance_

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department° Sears has competent, well trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain this manual,.The instructions will

enabte you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER: 358.351240

DATE CODE/SERIAL NOD:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE

FOUND ON THE PRODUC_

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on thisprod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

° Read and observe the safety ruleso

- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and

usingyour unit.

o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibi-

lities"and =Storage" sections of this Operator's Manual..

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GUIDE BAR: .................. 24" (61cm)

CHAIN: ..............................Low Proffie 3/8" Pitch

Chrome Cutters

DISPLACEMENT: ........ 3..7 Cubic Inches (60cc)

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

FUEL MIX: .............................40:1 (3.2 oz.,oil per gallon gas)

OILER: .................................Adjustable, 10.4 oz.,Tank

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

(Air gap .008" to .014")

IGNITION TIMING: .......Non-adjustable, fixed

SPARK PLUG TYPE: .,.Champion (CJ-6Y)

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

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

ENGINE RPM: ...............12,700 RPM Maximum

with Bar and Chain

SPECIAL NOTICE

Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muf-

fler and spark arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All US forest

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

New Jersey, Washington, and Oregon require many intema]

combustion engines to be equipped wilh a spark arrestor

screen by law.

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

such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for

maintaining the operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the

Spark Arrestor section under "Customer Respons|-

bilities"for maintenance.

MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U5 PATENTS:

5.367 988; 4,940.028; 4,370,855; 4302.879; 4 197 6_0; D325.330 OTHER US. AND FOR e

EIGN PATENTS PENDING

SPECIAL NOTICE

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

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

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW

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

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

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

normal use.

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

purchase.

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

CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ...........................................................................................2

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

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

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

Assembly ....................................................................................................7

Operation ................................................................................................10

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

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

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

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

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

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

INDEX

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

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

Assembly ...................................................................................................7

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

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

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

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

Chain Oiler ...........................................................................................! 1

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

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

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

Engine

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

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

Starting .....................................................................................................!3

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

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

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

Guide Bar and Chain Oil .......................................................I2

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

HowTo Use Your Chain Saw............................................ 11

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

Limbing..................................................................................................18

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

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

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

Operation ...............................................................................10

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

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

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

Repair Parts...........................................................................3t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCESSORIES

These accessories and attachments were availablewhen the unit was originallypurchased.They are also available at most

Sears retailoutletsand service centers°Most Sears stores canorderthese itemsfor you when you providethe modelnum-

ber'ofyour unit.

PERFORMANCE

Spark Plug

2-cycle

Engine

Oil

&2 oz,

8 oz_

16 oz_

Air Filter' Bar Oil

1 qt.

1 gaL

Gas Can

MAINTENANCE

Carrying

Gloves

Guide Bar'

Safety

Goggles

Chain

Hearing

Protection

Chain

Sharpener

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CARTON CONTENTS

Illllllll

Chain Saw

_Chain

Hex Key

FueI/Oil Mix

(Bar Oil Not included)

Purchase Craftsman Bar

and Chain Oil Separately

Bucking Spike

_,.m+ !

Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Torque Wrench (optional) - Reference torque values are

provided throughout this manual for tightening hardware

• BarTool (included)

• Hex Key (included)

TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON

• Remove looseparts bag included with Chain Saw_

• Remove your saw from the packing material

• You may use the opened packing material as a work

surface,,

• After removing the contents from the carton, check parts

against the Carton Contents list.

• Examine the parts for damage. Do not use damaged

parts+

• If parts are missing or damaged please carl the 1+800

number listed on the front of this manual

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

fueltank.

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ASSEMBLY

DANGER:

DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN COMPLETELY

ASSEMBLED° OTHERWISE, THE CLUTCH

CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUS INJURY

CAN RESULT.

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING

THE CHAIN, THE CHAIN CAN BE SHARP

ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN THOUGH W IS

TOO DULL TO CUTWOOD.

HOWTO ASSEMBLEYOUR CHAIN SAW

BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig.6-12)

, Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts°

= Remove bar clamp.

° Remove and throw away blue shipping spacer:

= Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise untii

adjusting pin just touches the stop (see Fig.7)..

= Mount guide bar with slotted end over both guide bar

mounting bolts. Insert adjusting pin into the lower hole in

the guide bar. Install the bar with "Craftsman" logo in up

position(see Fig. 8)_

- Carefully remove chain from bag. Position chain with the

drive linksas shown Fig,.9.

° Place chain over and behind the clutch drum. Fig..10..

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

o Fit chain drive links into top of guide bar: Fig. 9.

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Bar

Blue Shi Spacer

Figure6

Clutch Drum

Clutch

Drum

Lower Hole

Figure 8

Guide Bar

Mourltin_;Bolts

Figure 9

Screw

Chain

Behind The

Clutch Drum

Figure 10

Figure7

ASSEMBLY

• Move guide bar forward by turning the adjusting screw

clockwise until chain is snug in guide bar grooves.

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

positioned inthe lower hole in the guide bar,

Install two (2) bar clamp nuts finger tight

,_Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment section.

Guide Bar

Adjusting

"__ -Bar Clamp

Figure 11

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Figure 12

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Fig, 13, 14 8= 15)

Roll chainaround guide bar toensure kinks do not exist,

(rotates freely).

Assure bar clamp nuts are loosened (fingertight).

Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely

touches the bottom ot guide bar.

= Roll chainaround guide bar to ensureall links are in bar

groove..

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

guide bar, then turn adjustingscrew 1/4 turn clockwise.

Repeat thisstep untilsag does not exist..

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

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

Figure 13

Figure t4

Guide Bar

To check chain tension:

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

around the g[,tidebar (see Fig. 15)_

• Ifchain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen bar

clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

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

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

to check for sag Retighten bar clamp nuts,

Bar Tool

Guide Bar

Figure 15

Adjusting

Screw

NOTE- It is normal for a new chain to stretch, Because of

this initial stretch during the first 15-30 minutes of opera.

lion,you should recheck your chain tension frequently and

adjust the chain tension as required. (See "Chain Tension"

section).

CHECK LIST

• Check for loosefasteners and parts.

• Check for damaged or worn parts°

• Check chain tension,

• Check chain sharpness_

• Guide bar maintenance.

• Check guide bar lube,

Refer to "Customer Responsibilities" for further adjust-

ments and recommendations_

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OPERATION

KNOWYOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. 16)

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Compare the illus-

trations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for

future reference

Hand Guam/

Bucking Spike __

Bar Oil

Filf Cap /

Starter

Housing

Starter

Rope Handte Air Fi}ter

Cover

Fuel Mix

Fill Cap

OrVStop

Switch

Blue

Choke

Knob

Front

Handle

CHAINTRAVEL

DIRECTION

Rear

Handle

Throttle

Trigger

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Bar Clamp

Guide Bar

Figure 16

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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

(ANSI B175.1-1991).

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stopthe engine. The THROTTLE TRIGGER controts engine speed,

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting tile

engine.

The BLUE CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide

additional fuel to the engine when starting a cold engine.

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE

TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally_

The FAST IDLE LOCKallows for faster engine speeds dur-

ing starting,

Th_ GUIDE BAR is designed to carry the chain_,

The CUTTERS are designed to cutthe wood.

The BAR CLAMP NUTS are designed to hold the guide

bar after adjustments have been completed.

The ADJUSTING SCREW is designed to tension the chain

on the guide bar:

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

. Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position,.

• If engine does not stop, pul_btue choke knob out fully_

CHAIN OILER (Fig. 17)

• The chain oiler provides continuouslubrication to the

chainand guide bar_Be sure tofill the bar oi]tank when

you fillthe fuel tank (Capacity = !0o4fL oz.),,

• Your chain saw will consume approximately one tank of

bar oil for each tank of fuel used

• Your saw isequipped with an adjustable oiler. It ispreset

at the factory, to maximum output,.

• Adjustment may be necessary for the following cutting

situations:

- less oil is required for soft wood or freshly cut wood.

- maximum oil is required for hardwood or wood which

has been cut for a period of time.

ADJUSTING THE OILER

• The adjusting screw is located at the bottom of the saw

on the crankcase next to the bar clamp° It can be

adjusted with the screwdriver end of the bar tool

provided.

. To increase the oil flow, turn the adjusting screw coun-

terclockwise.

• Todecrease the flow, turn the adjusting screw clockwise,,

• Be sure to readjust the oiler before returning to other

types of cutting which require higher Ievels of lubrication,,

Bar Oil _ /_ Fue! Mix

Front Handle

Oil Adjusting Screw

Figure 17

THROTTLE CONTROL GROUP (Fig. 18 & 19)

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

• The throttle lockout prevents unintentional actuation of

the throttle trigger.

• You must depress the throttle lockout with the palm of

your hand before actuating the throttle trigger.

FAST IDLE LOCK

- The fast idle lock atlows for faster engine speeds during

starting_

• The fast idle lock is engaged by the following steps:

- Grasp the rear handle and depress thethrottle lockout.

- Squeeze thethrottletrigger fully and hold.

- Depress the fast idle lock with your forefinger and holdo

- Release your grip on the throttle trigger and throttle

lockout while continuing to hold the fast idle lock,.

NOTE - Verify the throttle trigger stays in the advanced

position.

= Squeezing the throttle trigger wiU release the fast idle

setting,, If the throttle trigger is squeezed accidentally

during starting, it will be necessary to reset throttle

advance,,

Throttle

Lockout

Throttle Fast Idle

Lock

Trigger

Figure 18

CHOKE (Fig. 19)

• The choke provides additional fuel when starting a cold

engine,,

. The choke isactivated by pulling the blue choke knob°

• The choke has three positions: off, partial and full,

On/Stop

_;N _._sToP

Choke Positions

OFF PARTIAL FULL

J b _' 1

Figure 19

THROTTLE TRIGGER

• The throttle trigger allows for variable control of engine

speed.

• The throttletrigger isactuated bytheindexfinger onyour

righthand. (After the throttlelockoutis depressed)

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING

INFORMATION INTHE SAFETY RULES SEC-

TION ON PAGE20FTHtS MANUAL BEFORE

YOU BEGIN,

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL

HANDUNG SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPTTO

FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM

SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE

FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLtNE AT

1_800--235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommendyou

use Craftsman chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil is not

available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil until you

are able to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil output is auto-

matically metered during operation_ Your saw will use

approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix°

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

GASOLINE

The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mix-

ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 40:1

2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the

bearings and other moving parts.The correct fuetloit mix-

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

incorrect oil type will cause poor performanceand may

cause the engine to overheat and seize.

Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approvedfuel

container, Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline°

This engine iscertified to operate on unleaded gasoline.,

IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) car!

attract moisture, which leads to oittgas separation and for-

mation of acids during storage.Acidic gas can damagethe

fuel system of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age for 30 days or longer° Drainthe gas tank, then runthe

fuel out of the carburetor and fuel lines by starting the

engine and letting it run until it stops..Use fresh fuel next

season. See STORAGE instructionsfor additional informa.-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_

FUEL STABILIZER

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing

the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage, Add sta-

bilizer' to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container,. Always

follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container,

Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabiIizer to

allow the stabilizer' to reach the carburetor.You do not have

to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabi-

lizer.

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

specially blended with fuel stabilizers° If you do not use

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

40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL

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

strongly recommended.This oil is specially blended with

fuel stabilizers for increased fuet stability (extends fuel life

up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke,.

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

not available, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIR..

COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1.

IMPORTANT! Do not use:

- AUTOMOTIVE OIL.

o BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)

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

COOLED) engines and can cause engine damage

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oiias follows:

.Consuft chart for correctquantities.

° Do not mix gasolineand oildirectly inthe unit'sfuel tank°

FOR ONE GALLON:

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

(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon

gasoline container.

• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gallon

container, then securely replace the cap.

- Shake the container momentarily.

• The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be

added at this time if desired;follow mixing instructions on

the label.,

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 Fue!:Oil Mix Ratio

l Gasoline Oi! (fl,oz,)

1 gallon 3.2

2.5 gallons 8,0

NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified

amount, If too much gasoline isinthe container, the result-

ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper

engine cperation_

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OPERATION

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position_

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

On/Stop

ON_ STOP

_lh WARNING:

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY FOOT-

WEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING, AND

EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD PROTECTION

DEVICES WHEN OPERATING A CHAIN SAWn

THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE

ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED. REFER TO

THE "CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS" SEC-

TION FOR CORRECTION.

AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUFFLER.

A HOT MUFFLER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

BURNS,

NOTE: Check chain tension using instructionsin the

"Service and Adjustment" section,

• Before first use.

• After 1 minute of operation

TO START ENGINE (Fig. 20 & 21)

COLD ENGINE START AND WARM ENGINE

START AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

• Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix (3.2 oz. to 1 ga!, gas).

• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.Your saw will use approxi-

mately one tank of bar oil for each tank of fuet mix.

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

position,

• Actuate choke by pulling blue choke knob fully out.Then

set the saw on the ground. Grip the front handle with your

left hand and place your right foot throughthe opening in

the rear handle

= Setfast idle by depressing the throttle lock with your right

hand. Then squeeze throttle trigger and hold.With your

forefinger, press the fast idle lock and hold_Next, release

the throttle trigger.

• IFTHROTTLETRIGGER IS SQUEEZED ACCIDENTAL-

LY DURING STARTING IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO

RESET THE FAST IDLE LOCK.

NOTE: When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full

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

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

rope rewind slowly

° Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until the

engine attempts to start, Then push the blue choke knob

in to the partial position. Resume pulling handle until

engine starts.

• Above 40 degrees, allow engine to run for approxi-

mately 5 seconds, push the choke knob in to the "Off"

position, then squeeze and release throttle trigger to

allow engine to idle.

• Below 40 degrees, allow engine to warm up 30 seconds

- 1 minute with choke at partial position. Push choke

knob in to the "Off" position, then squeeze and release

throttle trigger to allow engine to idle,

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

tiono

Choke Positions

OFF PARTIAL FULL

•J _'.j

Figure 20

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

• Move on/stopswitch to the "On" position

" Activate fast idlecontrol

, Be sure choke is inthe "Off" position_

• With saw on ground, grip front handle with lefthand and

place your right foot through opening in rear handle°

- Pull starter rope handle until engine starts,

- Squeeze and release throttle trigger to return engine to

idle speed.

Right Hand on , Starting Position

Starter Rope Handle

_._k,L-,_"_ , LkJ .4" LeftHand on

", k".Z2YI/Front.andle

Right Foot through opening in Rear Handle

Figure 21

DIFFICULT STARTING OR FLOODED ENGINE

The engine may be floodedwith too muchfuel if ithas not

started after 10 pulls,with thechoke inthe fullout position,

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel with the

following procedure:

• Activate the fast idte Iock

= Verify that the on/stop switch is in the "On" position,

• Push the choke knob to the "Off" position.

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

place right foot through opening in rear handle.

- Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.

Starting could require pullingstarter rope handle many

times depending on how badly unit is flooded. If engine still

fails to start, refer to 'q'ROUBLE SHOOTING" chart or call

the 1-800 number listed on the front page of this manual

OPERATION

GENERAL OPERATION TIPS

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

wood building materials; etc.

° Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect

the saw and repair' or replace parts as necessary.

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

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

sibility of kickback_

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

sawing operation, practice cutting a few small logs using

the following technique:

• Accelerate engine to full throttle by squeezing the throttle

trigger' before entering cut.

* Never cut with engine at partial speeds.

• Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the logo

* Keep engine at full throttle during cutting procedure_

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

pressure If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain,

or engine can result.

o Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is com-

pleted, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the unit at

full throttle without cutting, unnecessary wear' can occur

to the chain, bar',and engine.

° To avoid losing control when completing the cut, do not

put pressure on the saw during the end of the cuL

o Stop engine before setting unit down after cperationo

OPERATION SAFETY

WARNING:

IF SAW BECOMES PINCHED OR HUNG IN A

LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT OUT. YOU

CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE SAW

RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE

TO THE SAW. STOP THE SAW, DRIVE A

WEDGE OF PLASTIC OR WOOD INTO THE

CUT UNTIL THE SAW CAN BE REMOVED

EASILY. RESTARTTHE SAW AND CAREFUL-

LY REENTER THE CUT. TO AVOID KICK-

BACK AND CHAIN DAMAGE, DO NOT USE A

METAL WEDGE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

RESTART YOUR SAW WHEN IT IS PINCHED

OR HUNG IN A LOG.

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-

ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT AT THE

UPPER PORTION OFTHE TIP OFTHE GUIDE

BAR OR WHENTHE WOOD CLOSES IN AND

PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.

CONTACT ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHE

TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE

CHAIN TO DIG tNTOTHE OBJECT AND STOP

THE CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT.THE RESULT

IS A LIGHTNING FAST,REVERSE REACTION

WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP AND

BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. IF THE

SAW CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP

OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN

BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE

OPERATOR. EITHER OFTHESE REACTIONS

CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL

WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

AVOID REACTIVE PINCH FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain is sud-

denly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting

a foreign object in the wood, This sudden stopping of the

chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut

wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction

of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw

straight back toward the operator. Pull-in pulls the saw

away from the operator: Either reaction can result in loss of

control and possibty serious injury°

TO AVOID PINCH-KICKBACK:

• Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can

cause material to pinch the top of cr otherwise stop the

chain_

= Do not cut more than one log at a time

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

under.cut when bucking°

TO AVOID PULL-IN:

,, Always begin cutting withthe engine at full throttle and

the saw housing against wood.

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

hold the cut open,

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OPERATION

TREE FELLING

WARNING:

IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING,

THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE

SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE

IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE WRONG

DIRECTION. IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SAW

AND USE A FELLING WEDGE AND MAUL

(HAMMER) TO FORCE THE FELLING CUT

OPEN. THE WEDGE WILL HOLD THE

FELLING CUT OPEN ALLOWING YOU TO

REMOVETHE SAW. KEEP EVERYONE AWAY

FROM THE TREE IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

DETERMINETHE NATURAL FALL DIRECTION

• Wind - A tree evenly balanced will fall in the same direc-

tion the wind is blowing.

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

mine if tree has a natural leanoA leaning tree will tend to

fall in direction of leano

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

heavily branched.

• Other Factors - Contacting or nearby trees, buildings, or

wires can influencethe direction the tree will fall.

CUTTING PROCEDURE (Fig. 22)

After determining theNatural Fall Direction, the tree should

be cut as follows:

IMPORTANT: BEFORE FELLING A TREE, MAKE SURE

YOU HAVE AT LEAST 3 FELLING WEDGES AND A

MAUL (HAMMER) AVAILABLE FOR USE IF NEEDED°

• Use some means to visually mark the Natural Fail

Direction,

• Mark your notch cut on the Natural Fall Direction side of

the tree approximately 18-24 inches above the ground,r

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

through 1/3 of the width of the tree,

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

meet the top notch cuL Remove notch of wood.

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

felling cut.The foiling cut should be 2 inches above the

center point of the notch cuL Before the felling cut is

complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary

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

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

chain damager

• Cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, movement

inthe upper branches are all signs that the tree is ready

to fall,

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

away from direction of fall.

Felling Direction

Bottom

Notch

Cut

Buttress

Root

Figure 22

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

options:

• If the wrong direction of fall is acceptable, carefully

remove the felling wedge°Cut deeper in the notchside of

the tree until tree starts to fall.

. If the wrong direction of fall isnot acceptable, attempt to

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

original direction of fall Do so by driving the wedges

deeper into the felling cut°

• Keep everyone away from the tree in all directions and

then seek professional help!

FELLING TiPS

• Clear the workarea ofdebris where you can havesecure

footing,.

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

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

est person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out

a warning call

• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire

from the tree where cuts are to be made.

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

• Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonalto the

line of fall.

* Large buttress roots should be removed prior to notch

cut.

. Use a wedge ifthere isany chance that the tree will not

fall in the desired direction.

. We recommendyou cut branches below shoulder height

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

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

• Cracking sounds.

• Widening of the felling cut.

• Movement in the upper branches_

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OPERATION SAFETY

FELLING SAFETY

Check the wind -

Don't cut down wind

DON'T PUT YOURSELF INTHESE POSITIONS

Check the lean -

Don't cut on down side

Check the balance -

Don't cut on weighted side

_hb ARNING:

DO NOT CUT:

- NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR

BUILDINGS.

- IFYOU DO NOT KNOW'THE DIRECTION

OF TREE FALL°

- AT NIGHT.

- DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN,SNOW,

STRONG WIND, ETC.

- Look for decay and rot. If the trunk isrotted,itcan snap

and fall towardthe operator..

• Check for broken or dead branches whichcan fal! on

youwhile cutting

• Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may

be poorly supported. When a tree doesn't fatlcompletely,

set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable

winch, block and tackle, or tractorr,TOavoid injury, do not

cut down a partiallyfallen tree with your saw.

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OPERATION

BUCKING

Buckingis cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size,,

TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)

. Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the

bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light

pressure downward.

,, Undercutting - begin on the underside of the logwiththe

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

sure upward. Dudng undercutting, the saw will tend to

push back at you,,Be prepared for this reaction and hotd

the saw firmly to maintain control,

Overcut

Undercut

Saw Chassis

Figure 23

BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 24)

• Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.

Roll logover and finish with an overcuL

Figure 24

BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26)

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

as supports when bucking,,

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

- Finish with an overcut,

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

- Finish with an undercut.

Sawhorse

Figure 25

FA--I------B-----I--A--t

27, ut

1st _2nd Cuti_it_ l 1st Cut

1st Cut

Figure 26

BUCKING TIPS

* Cut only one log at a time.

• Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood

could be flung toward the operator.

, Use a sawhorse to cut small Iogs. Never allow another

person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the

log with your leg or foot.

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

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

a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first.

, Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the

saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure

side to relieve the stress on the log.

OPERATION SAFETY

BUCKING SAFETY

WARNING:

DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT.

ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS

OF FOOTING AND CONTROL.

NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO

UNDERCUT, THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-

TROLLED INTHIS POSITION.

• Stay on uphill side oftree when cutting.

Use Common Sense

"<_:_P_'_ _t_

Maintain Secure Footing

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OPERATION

PRUNING AND LIMBING

Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree,

Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree°

LIMBING (Fig. 27)

o Start at base of the felledtree and work toward the top_

- Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to sup-

port the tree as you work_

Figure 27

PRUNING (Fig. 28)

Small branches - smaller than widthof guide bar

Large branches - larger than width of guide bar:

• Remove small limbs with one cut.

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

cutting techniques described in the bucking section.

PRUNING PROCEDURE

- Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near

the trunk ofthe tree.

• Cut 2 - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk

until the limbfalls.Keep out of the way of thefalling limb,

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

collar.

I _l Cut 2

Pruning Cut _k,

Cut t

Figure 28

PRUNING AND LIMBING TiPS

° Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gdpped on the

saw. Maintainsecure footing and balance.

° Keep a ctearworkarea. Frequently clear branches out of

the way to avoid trippingover them.

• Leave the largerlimbsunderneath the felled tree to sup-

portthe tree as youwork.

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

top°

= Keep the tree between you and the chain_Cut from the

side of thetree opposite the branch you are cutting..

° Limitpruningto limbsshoulder height or betow.

• Keep out ofthe way of the falling limb.

OPERATION SAFETY

PRUNING AND LIMBING SAFETY

l_ WARNING:

NEVER CUMB INTO A TREE TO LIMB OR

PRUNE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED

TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,

PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR tN ANY POSITION

WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR

BALANCE OR CONTROL OFTHE SAW.

BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST

KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING

CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER BRANCH-

ES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE OF THE

GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR PRUNING.

ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT CAN RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER

THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES-

SIONAL TO DO THE JOB. THIS MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme cautionwhen

cutting small size limbs, Slender material may catch the

saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off

balance_

Be alert for springback, Watch out for branches that are

bent or'under pressure as you are cutting to avoid being

struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the

wood fibers isreleased.,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Filt in dates as you complete regular service

Check for damaged or worn parts

Check for loose fasteners & parts

Check chain tension

Check Chai'n"sharpness

....Ciqeck guide bar condition

Check guide bar lube

Clean unit & labels

Clean air filter

Clean/inspect spark arrestor screen & inspect muffler

Replace spark plug

Replace fuel filter

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon this unit does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence° To receive

full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit

as instnJctedin this manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the "Service and Adjustments" section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

. Once a year, replace the spark plug,replace air filter ele-

ment and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new

spark plug and a clean/new air filter element assures

proper air4uel mixture and helps your engine run better

and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual

WARNING:

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT FOR

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS,

INSPECTTHE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE DAM-

AGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS

AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS ARE IN

PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED.

LUBRICATION CHART

Before After Every Every Yearly

Use Use 5 Hrs,r 25 Hrs ,,

..... i ,

Service Dates

'1 ....... ....

BEFORE USE

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

The following damaged!worn parts should be referred to

your Sears Service Center,

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

under the saw after engine stops. Do not confuse this with

a leakingoil tank.

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

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

assure that engine stops, then restart your engine and

continue,

• Fuel Tank - discontinue use of chain saw if fuel tank

show signs of damage or leaks_

• Oil Tank - discontinue use of chain saw ifoil tank shows

signs of damage or leaks.

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

damaged in any way,

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Bar Clamp Nut

• Chain

• Muffler

• Cylinder Shield

• Air Filter

• Clutch Drum/Sprocket

• Handle Screws

• Starter Housing

• Handguard

(£ Bar Oil Fill Cap

@Sprocket \

O Craftsman chain saw bar oil

® Craftsman bar sprocket lube

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CHAIN TENSION

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

around the guide bat:

° If chain does not rotate, it istoo tight - slightly loosen bar

clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise+ Retighten bar clamp nuts.

, If chain is too loose, it wilf sag below the guide ban

Figure 29.

Sag

Figure 29

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

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

wise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Retighten

bar clamp nuts

CHAIN CUTTER PARTNAMES

Top Plate Gullet

_--_ ' Depth

Side Plate 't ., "_ _- e

Toe --'-_"#" Hole

CHAIN "PITCH" CHAIN "GAUGE"

This distance Thickness of bottom

divided by two section of drive link _

Pitch refers to chain mea-

surement A chain's pitch

is the distance between

any three of its rivets

divided by two+

Gauge refers to thickness

of that portion of drivelink

which fits into saw bar

groove.

Guide Bar

Bar

Tool

Figure 30

SHARPENING CHAIN

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

WARNING:

IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH-

NIQUES AND/OR DEPTH GAUGE MAINTE-

NANCE WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERI-

OUS INJURY.

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING

THE CHAIN. THE CHAIN CAN BE SHARP

ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN THOUGH IT IS

TOO DULL TO CUT WOOD.

CHAIN TERMINOLOGY & PART NAMES

Preset Tie Strap

Left Hand CutteF

Ti___ +_ve Link

Right Hana_-_ _

Cutter "_k e &

l G"_'ardTie Strap

Tools required:

o Flat file

- 030 depth gauge

- 4+5mmround file & file holder'

Conditions whichindicatethe need for chain sharpening:

o Reduction in size of wood chips+The size of the wood

chip wilt decrease as the chain gets duller' until it

becomes more like a powderthan a chip. Note that dead

or' rotted wood wilt not produce a good chip.

o Saw cuts to one side or at an angle+

° Saw requires excessive force to cut+

- Noticeable loss of cutting speed.

Sharpening instructions:

° Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position.

• Check chain for propertension.Adjust chain tension if

necessary. (See Chain Tension/Adjustment)+

• Check and lowerdepth gauges before sharpeningcutters.

° Depth gauges shouldbe checked every third sharpen=

ing.Whencuttingfrozen wood the depth gauges should

be checkedeach timeyou sharpen the chain.

• To checkdepth gauge, place gauge tooton cutter+If the

depth gauge projectsabove the tool, then file it level to

the top of thedepth gaugetool.,See Figure 31+

Depth Gauge Tool

File

Figure 31

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES

.030"

Rounded

f====_r_" Corner

Right Way

Squared

Off Corner

Wrong Way

Figure 32

. To sharpen the cutters, position thefile holder level (90°)

so that it rests on the top edges ofthe cutter and depth

gauge. See Figure 33

NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters.

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

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

saw around and repeat the process for the other side of

the chain. See Figure 34.

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

cutting edge.

• Keep the 25° line on the file holder parallelto the center

of the chain. Reverse procedure for other side.. See

Figure 35.

° Keep all cutters the same length when filingr See Figure

, File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges

(side plate and top plate) of cutter_See Figure 26.

• File chain to meet the specifications shown below° See

Figure 37.

FULL VIEW

SIDE VIEW

File Holde_

10° /

File

Cutter O

Depth Gauge

FRONT VIEW

& Chain

Figure 33

Outside

tnside _

Figure 34

Holder

Figure 35

Cutters Same

Length

Remove Damage

J-F

Side Plate Top Plate

Figure 36

Figure 37

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE (Fig. 38 & 39)

Conditions which requireguide bar maintenance:

* saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

. saw has to be forced through the cut.

• inadequate supply ofoil to the bar and chain,

Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is

sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the chain and

make cutting difficult..

• Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position_

• Remove bar and chain from saw°

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

bar groove and guide bar lubrication hole..Figure 38.

° Lubricate guide bar hole sprocket after each use. Figure

38.

• Burring of bar rails isa normal process of guide bar rail

wear. Remove these burrs by filing guide bar rail side

edges square with a flat file_Figure 39.

• Restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing with

a flat file. Figure 394

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove __et

Hole

Figure 38

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Replace the guide bar when:

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

• the guide bar is bent or cracked

- excess heating or burring of the rails is noted°

If replacement is necessary, use only the replacement

reduced kickback guide bar specified for your saw in the

repair parts list or as specified on the replacement bar and

chain decal located on the chain saw_

_-,,= File _==-_

Correct

Groove Worn Grooves File Edges

Square

_.,=_ Air Filter Cover

Retainer Screw

/_ Air Filter

I_ ,Screw

Air Filter

Cover

Figure 40

Figure 39

AFTER USE

CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

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

after use.

° Wipe off the unit with a clean dry cloth..

EVERY 5 HOURS

CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 40)

A dirty air' filter decreases the life and performanceof the

engine and increases fuel consumption and hamrful emis-

sions.

Always clean your air filter after 25 tanksof fuel or 5 hours

of operation, whichever is less. Clean more frequently in

dusty conditions.. A used air filter can never be completely

cleaned.. It is advisable to replace your' air filter with a new

one after every 50 hours of operation,or annually, which-

ever is tess,

• Loosen the air filter cover retainer screw.

. Remove air filter cover,.

• Loosen the air' fiiter screw and the two air fitter retainers.

° Remove the air filter

• Use a stiff nylon bristle brush to clean the air filter in hot

soapy water_ Rinse with clean cool water, and air dry

completely prior to reinstalling.

• Reinstall air filter and tighten air filter screw and air filter

retainers°

o Reinstall air' filter' cover and tighten air filter cover retain-

er screw..(15-20 in-lb).

EVERY 25 HOURS

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR

SCREEN (IF INSTALLED) (Fig. 41)

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler

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

removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine

performance.

Required cleaning is every 25 hours of operation or' annu-

ally, whichever is less,

Replace thespark arrestor screen ifbreaks occur°

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

- Loosen and remove the 2 mufflercovet screws=

, Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps into muffler

body),

° Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrestor screen

assembly. Notice the orientation of these parts for

reassembiy,

° Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or

replace if breaks are found inthe screen..

-Repiace any broken or cracked parts..

° Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly

with round holes facing up and towardsmuffler cover.

Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws (7_8ft4bs)_

Muffler

Cover Muffler Muffler Diffuser/

Screws Cover Spark Arrestor

\ Screen

Figure 41

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBaLITIES

YEARLY

REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 42)

The spark plugshouldbe replacedeach yeartoensurethe

engine starts easier and runs better. Spark plug gap

should be .025".

= Loosen and remove 4 screws on cylinder cove[.

- Remove cylinder cover.

• Twist, then pull off the spark plug boot.

• Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

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

socket wrench (10-12 ft-tb)..

• Reinstall spark plug boot.

o Reinstall cylinder cover and 4 screws (35-40 in-tb).r

Cylinder

Cover

Plug Spark

Screws

Figure 42

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

The fuel filter shouidbe replacedafter each season Never

operate your saw without a fuel filter Be careful not to

damage fuel line while removing the fuel filter.

° Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this step.

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

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

retainer, holding it in tank opening and pull out.

,, With cap out of tank, use a small section of bent wire

similar to that shown in the illustration to catch fuel fine

and slowly pull from tank_When fuel filter appears in

opening, grasp with fingers and remove from tank.

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

Remove fuel filter by twisting and pulling at the same

time.

• Replace fuel filter,

• Reverse process for installation.

IFuel Cap

IRetainer

Fuel Mix

Fill Cap

Figure43

Figure 44

Fuel Line

/'__--_'f__ Fuel Filter

Fuel Filter _,_

Barrel

Filter Neck

Figure 45

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment"section,

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

CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when han-

dling chain.The chain issharp and cancut you

even when it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch.Because

of this initial stretch during the first 15-30

minutes of operation you should recheckyour

chain tension frequently and adjust the chain

tension as required. See chaintension section.

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

- Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or dam-

aged.

• Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified

in the repair parts list or as specified on the replacement

bar and chain decal located on the chain saw,

• See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen

individual cutters for matching your chain.

. Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts,,

= Remove bar clamp.

• Remove the old chain.

i urn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwiseuntil

adjusting pinjust touches the stop.

Carefutly remove new chain from package,,Hold chain

with the drive links as shown in Figure 47,

Place chain over and behind the clutch.

Fit bottom of drive linksbetween teeth in sprocketnose.

Fit chain drive linksinto top of guide bar. Figure47.

Bar Clamp

Figure 46

I ,_" Cutters __" Depth Gauge l

Figure 47

• Move guide bar fonNard by turning the adjusting screw

clockwise untit chain issnug in guide bar grooves°

° Now instaltbar clamp,

Guide Bar

,_ _ Mounting Botts

Lower Hole

Figure 48

• Install bar clamp nuts and finger tighten only. Do not

tighten any further at this point.

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Figure 49

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

Roll chain aroundguide bar to ensurekinks do not exist

(rotates freely),

° Assure bar clamp nuts are loosened(fingertight),

• Turn adjusting screw clockwise untitchain just barely

touches the bottom of guide bar,,

o Roll chain aroundguide bartoensure all linksare in bar

groove,

AdjustingScrew

Bar Tool

Figure 50

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

guide bar',then turn adjusting screw t/4 turn clockwise..

Repeat this step untila sag does not exist.

° While liftingtip of guide bar;tighten bar clamp nuts with

the bar tool (provided).Torque 10-15 lt-tbs.

_,djustingScrew

.'_-- _ .,'_ t_

® JhY' Gu,d Bar

,,,To,°j j.. 1

Figure 51

To check chain tension

° Use the screwdriver end of the bar toolto move chain

around the guide bar (Figure 53),

° if chain does not rotate, itistoo tight - slightly loosen bar

clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise, Retighten bar clamp nuts,

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

(Figure 52).

Sag

Figure 52

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SERVICE AND ADJ USTM ENTS

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

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

wise, Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.,Retighten

bar clamp nuts.

Bar

Tool

Guide Bar

Adjusting

Screw

Figure 53

STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT

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

WARNING:

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

SERVICING THE STARTER ROPE. THE

RECOIL SPRING BENEATH THE PULLEY IS

UNDER TENSION, IF THE SPRING POPS

OUT, SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.

Replace a broken starter rope or one that is badly frayed

NOTE: A recoil spring lies beneath the pulley and isunder

tension. If the recoil spring is disturbed, considerable

time and effort will be required to reinstall. Forthis rea-

son you may want to let yourSears Service Center handle

this repair,,If you try to repair the starter rope and the recoil

spring pops out, take the unit to your Sears Service Center.

• Remove the four fan housing screws,

. Remove fan housing from the unit,

Starter Rope Pulley

/ (inside Fan Housing)

..4---- Fan Housing Screw

Figure 54

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

holding down pulley ratchet with thumb, push several

inches of rope back into fan housing and catch in notch,

Either hold pulley ratchet with thumbor hold starter rope

handte, Retain rope in the notch and slowly allow pulley

to turn counterclockwise until tension is gone.

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

•Gentty twist and lift pulley while rotating counterclock-

wiser

Starter

Rope

Handle

Pultey

•Screw

t I_ulley

--..-----" ,/Ratchet

Figure 55

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

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

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

through a rag to obtain a smooth pointed end,

° Feed rope through starter rope hote in starter housing,

• Guide the rope inside the pulley, then up through the pul-

ley hole, It may be necessary to push the rope through

with a small Phillips screwdriver inserted into the small

hole on the underside of the pulley.

• Form a knot in the end of the rope leaving a 1"tail, Make

sure knot istight, then cut about 1/2 of tail off,

• Rewind all the rope onto the pulley in a clockwise direc-

tion.

Housin{

Rope

Hoie

Notch

Figure 56

• Twist and push pulley into starter housing_

• Replace and tighten the pulley screw.

Pulley

Screw

Pulley

Figure 57

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

- Pullout 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in the pulley

• Carefully turn the pulley two complete turns clockwise,

keeping the rope against the notch to wind the spring.

o While holding the pulley ratchet, pull the excess rope

through the starter rope hote. While holding tension on

the rope, let rope slowly rewind into the housing

- Reinstall fan housing by aligning the fan housing to the

chassis_Then while holding the fan housing againstthe

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

housing drop into place against the chassis. Stcwly', le:t

the rope rewind into starter housing.

• Reinstall the 4 fan housing screws. Figure 54.

Wind Up Spring

Figure 58

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improper-

ly can permanently damage the engine as well as the

carburetor. Please read all instructions and consult the

Trouble Shooting section of this manual before begin-

ning this process° If the engine does not operate

according to these instructions after repeating the

adjusting steps, do not use the unit. For further assis-

tance, please call our customer assistance hotline at

1-800-235=5878_

WARNING:

THE CHAIN WILL BE MOVING DURING

MOST OF THIS PROCEDURE. WEAR YOUR

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OBSERVE

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IN"LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT,"

RECHECK IDLE SPEED AFTER EACH

ADJUSTMEN% THE CHAIN MUST NOT

MOVE ATIDLESPEED.

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

the section on flooded engine inthe starting section of this

manual prior to beginning any adjustments.

The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory for sea

level conditions,,Adjustments may become necessary ifthe

saw is used at significantly higher altitudes or ifyou notice

any of the following conditions:

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

"Idle Speed Adjustment."

= Saw will not idle See "Idle Speed Adjustment" and "Low

Speed Mixture AdjustmenV'

- Engine dies or hesitates when it should accelerate° See

"Acceleration AdjustmenU'

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

cleaning. See "High Speed Mixture Adjustment,"

NOTE=There are three adjustments on the carburetor,,

= The Idle Speed Adjustment ismarked with theletter "1"."

• The two remaining adjustments on the carburetor are the

mixture adjustments. One is marked "L_'for low speed,

and the other "H"for high speed°

CARBURETOR PRESETS (Fig. 59)

If your engine will not start due to suspected improper car-

buretor adjustment, the following presets may be required,

If used, it is recommended that all steps within the adjust-

ment procedurebe completed in order to assure a properly

set carburetor,,If presets are not needed, proceed to sec-

tion "ldte Speed AdjustmenU'

Very smatl adjustmentscan affect engine performance. It is

important to make slight adjustments and test performance

before proceeding. Each adjustment should be no more

than 1/16 of a turn,

• Turn both of the mixture adjustments clockwise until

they stop.Do not overtighten as damage to the needle

seats willoccur

• Turn both mixture adjustments counterclockwiseone full

turn_

, Turn the idle speed adjustment clockwise until it stops_

Now turn counterclockwise 4-1/2 turns,

• Ifengine fails to start after performing carburetor presets,

the unit may be flooded° Review the "Difficuft Starting"

section of the manual, tf problems, continue, call the

1-800 number listed on the front cover of this manual for

further assistance.

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

warm upoGo to "Adjusting Procedure?

Idle Speed Adjustment

High Speed

Mixture

Adjustment

Mixture

Adjustment

Figure 59

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING PROCEDURE

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T"

• Allow the warm engine to idle._

• Adjust the Idle Speed until the engine continues to run

without stalling and without the chain moving.,

- Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine

stalls or dies.

- Turn counterclockwise to slow engine down and/or to

keep the chain from turning.

• No furlher adjustments are necessary if chain does not

move at idle speed and ifperformance is satisfactory..

LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "U'

• Allow engine to idle.

° Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly clock-

wise until the RPM starts to drop,,Note the position_

• Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly counter-

clockwise untitthe RPM speeds up and starts to drop

again. Note the position.

• Set the Low Speed Mixture at the midpoint between the

two positions,.

HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H"

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL

THROTI'LE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHILE MAK-

ING HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENTS AS DAMAGE TO THE

ENGINE CAN OCCUR,,

o Make a test cut°

° Based on performance of the saw while cutting, adjust

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

lows:

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

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

well the saw performs in the cut.

- Counterclockwise if the saw has speed while out of the

cut, but dies in the cut ot lacks power while cutting_

• Repeat the test cut.

• Continue with t/16 turn adjustments until the saw perfor-

mance isacceptable while cutting,_

= After completingadjustments, checkfor acceleration.

ACCELERATION CHECK

• If the engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating,

turnthe Low Speed Mixture Adjustment 1/16 ofa turnat

a timecounterclockwiseuntilyou havesmoothacceletm

tiono

• Check the idle speed for stabilityand no chain move-

menL Adjust as necessary.

o Recheck for smooth acceleration and stable idle.Repeat

processas necessary for acceptable performances

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe

season or if itwill not be used for 30 days or more

WARNING:

ALLOWTHE ENGINETO COOL, AND SECURE

THE UNIT BEFORE STORING OR TRANS-

PORTING IN AVEHICLE.

STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREAWHERE

FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH SPARKS OR

OPEN FLAMES FROM WATER HEATERS,

ELECTRIC MOTORS OR SWITCHES, FUR-

NACES, ETC.

STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.

POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP OBJECT

CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE INJURY TO

PASSERS BYo

STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF

CHILDREN.

WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN

HANDLING CHAIN. THE CHAIN IS SHARP

AND CAN CUT YOU EVEN WHEN IT IS NOT

MOVING. ,..........................j

GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

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

thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,

Ieaves, oil, grease, etcoStore in a clean dry area°

• Clean the entire unit.

•CIean air filter. Refer to"Customer Responsibilities?

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

grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide bar

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

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.Replace

a damaged or worn chain.

= Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from

forming.

• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide

bar and chain; wrap itin heavy paper or cloth.

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

securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.

FUEL SYSTEM

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system com-

ponents. Follow these instructions:

• Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuel con-

tainer

• Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting theengine

and letting it rununtil it stops.

° Allow the engine to cool before storage.

IMPORTANT: it is importantto prevent gum deposits from

forming in essentialfuel system parts such as the carbure-

tor,fuel filter,fuel hose or tank during storage.. Also, expe-

rience indicatesthatalcohol blended fuels, those that use

ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),

canattract moistureand form acidic gaswhichwilldamage

your engine°To avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptiedbefore storage of 30 days or longer.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing

the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage con-

tainer.Always follow the mix instructionsfound on stabilizer

containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-

bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor°

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

specially blended with fuel stabilizer.r If you do not use this

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

INTERNAL ENGINE

• Remove spark plug and pour I teaspoon of 40:1 2_cycle

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

ing_Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute

oil to inner engine surfaces.

• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended

type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifications°"

• Ctean air filter.Refer to "Customer Responsibilities_"

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

tighten all screws and fasteners.

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

Replace anydamaged, broken, or worn parts.

• t.ightly oif external meta! surface to prevent rust from

forming,.

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

the beginning of the next season,

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another,

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust

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

, Store your unit in a wel! ventilated area and covered, if

possible, topreventdust and dirt accumulation. Do not

cover with plastic, Plastic cannot breathe and will induce

condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM CAUSE

Engine will not start or 1._Fuel tank empty.

will only run only for a 2_Engine flooded.

few seconds after 3. Spark plug notfiring.

starting. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.

5 Carburetor requires adjustment.

6 Stop switch off..

7. None of the above.

Engine will not idle 1. Idle speed set too fast or'too SLOW.

properly 2 Low speed mixture requires adjustmenL

3. Crankshaft seals worn.

4 Compression low.

5. None of the above.

Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.

accelerate, lacks 2. Spark plugfouled.

power, or dies & Carburetor requiresadjustment.,

under a load 4 Exhaust portsor muffleroutletsplugged_

5. Compression low.

6. None of the above.

Engine smokes 1. Air filter dirty.

excessively. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect_

3. High speed mixture requires adjustment.

4..Choke partially on.

5. Crankcase leak.

Engine runs hot° I. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. High speed mixture set too low (lean).

3. Spark plug incorrect_

4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged.

5. Carbon build-up on muffler outletscreen°

6. Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty..

7. None of the above.

Oil inadequate for bar 1 Oil tank empty.

and chain lubrication. 2. Oil pump or oil filter clogged.

3. Guide bar oil hole blocked.

4. Oiler out of adjustment.

Chain moves at idle 1. Idle speed requires adjustment.

speed. 2. Clutch requires repair.

I. Chain tension too tighL

Chain does not move

when engine is

accelerated,

Chain clatters or cuts

roughly.

Chain stops withinthe

out.

Chain cuts at an angle.

2. Carburetor requires adjustment.

3. Guide bar railspinched.

4, Clutch slipping.

1.Chain tension incorrecL

2, Cutters damaged

3. Chain worn.

4. Cutters dull, improperlysharpened, or

depth gauges too high.

5. Sprocket worn.

6. Chain installed backwards.

1, Chain cutter tops not filed flat.

2. Guide bar' burred or bent; railsuneven.

3, Clutch slipping.

'"ioCutters damaged on one side,

2. Chain dull on one side,

3. Guide bar' bent or worn.

CORRECTION

t Fill tank with correct fuel mixture,

2. See "Starting Instructions`"

3. Install new plug/check ignition system.

4,.Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel line.

5. See "Carburetor Adjustments."

6. Move switch to the "Or]" position

7. Contact your'Sears Service CentedDept.

t ,.See "Carburetor Adjustments,."

2. See "Carburetor Adjustments."

3. Contact your'Sears Service CentedDept,

4. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept,

....5, Contact your Sears Service CentedDept.

1. Clean or replace air filter:

2, Clean or' replace spark plug and re-gap.

3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."

4. Contact your Sears Service CentedDepL

5..Contact your Sears Service CentedDepL

6. Contact your Sears Service CenterlDept.

1 Clean or replace air filter.

2 Refuel with correct fuel mixture°

3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."

4 Push blue choke knob in.

5. Contact yourSears Service Center/Dept,

1 See "Fueling Your Unit."

2. See "Carburetor Adjustments_"

3. Replace with correct plug,

4. Contact your Sears Service CentedDepL

& Clean spark atrester screen.

6 Clean are&

.......... 7' Contact your Sears Service CenterlDept.

1. Fill oi! tank,

2. Contact your Sears Service Center/Depto

3. Remove bar and cleam

4. See "Operation" Section.

t. See "Carburetor Adjustments,"

2. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

1. See "Chain Tension."

2, See "Carburetor Adjustments:'

3. Repair or'replace.

4, Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.

1. See "Chain Tensions"

2. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept.

3. Resharpen or replace chain.

4. See the chain sharpening instructions.

5. Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto

6. Install chain in right direction.

1. See the chain sharpening instructions°

2 Repair or replace guide bar:

3. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept.

!. See the chain sharpening instructions.

2. See the chain sharpening instructions..

3. Replace guide bar,

If situations occur whichare not covered in this manual, use care and go,d judgement.

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

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLtNE at 1-800..235-587&

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