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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................. 1
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ...... 1
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........... 5
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...... 9
CHAIN SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS ., 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............ 16
REPAIR PARTS ............. 18
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOl. TO POINT
OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED,
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any de-
fect in material or workmanship in this gasoline chain saw at no
charge
If the chain saw is used for commercial or rental purpo_s, the
warranty applies for only thirty days from the date of purchar_.
Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears store
or Service Center throughout 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,1
Sears Tower
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Chicago, !il 60684
SPECIAL NOTE
In some states, such as California, laws covering chain saws (having internal combustion engines}, when used in areas covered by
forests, brush or grass (excluding residential lawns and landscaped areas}, necessitate fitting the saw's muffler with an additional
heat shield to reduce muffler surface temperatures, Sears offers such a shield asan optional accessory kit° Muffler Heat Shield Kit
Catalog No. 32-36178 can be purchased at your Sears Service Center. Check with your state conservation or forestry department
about their regulations before operating this Sears Chain Saw on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered areas, Oregon
and Washington have similar requirements with respect to forest-covered lands°
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1o KNOW YOUR ShtW,
Use your Owner s Manual to become familiar with your
Saw and proper cutting methods before you begin cutting,
2, LIMIT YOUR SAW'S USE TO TRAINED ADULTS.
Never allow children to operate your Saw or adults lacking
proper instruction,,
3, PLAN AHEAD.
Keep onlookers and pets a safe distance away when starting
or operating your Saw,,
USE EYE, EAR, HEAD, HAND, AND FOOT PROTEC-
TION and never wear loose clothing or jewerly.,
Take time to carefully study your sawing operation, plan-
ning cuts required and clearing retreat paths° Be alert to
conditions which might alter your plans as you are cutting,
4o TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE,
Take fire fighting equipment with you when operating the
Saw in dry areas_
Handle fuel with care:
a. Use approved gasoline and oil containers and store them
away from heat or open flame, out of the reach of chil-
dren,
bo Turn the engine off and let your Saw cool before remov-
ing the fuel tank cap and refueling your Saw,
d. Do not smoke while operating or refueling your Saw.
d. Refuel your Saw outdoors in a clear area.
e, Wipe your Saw clean of any spilled oil or fuel and move
away from the fueling area before starting your Saw,
Never run the Saw without the muffler or muffler screen.
5. RESPECT YOUR SAW.
Do not start or run Saw indoors to avoid Carbon Monoxide
poisoning from exhaust gases.
When starting Saw, pick an area clear of loose gravel or
flammable debris, hold Saw firmly to the ground without
letting the Guide Bar touch anything, and start your Saw
without assistance,
Take a position uphill of expected fall or roll of logs, then
practice cutting on fallen logs before felling trees° Take
special care when cutting wood that is under stress.
Don_t operate your Saw when you're tired° Fight careless-
ness and avoid distractions,
Cut wood only,
When sawing, maintain a firm grip with both hands, thumbs
opposing fingers and a secure footing. Do not saw on lad-
ders, platforms or in any other position which might en-
danger your balance and thus cause loss of positive Saw
control.
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6_
Keep hands, body and clothing away from the moving
chain°
Stop Saw Engine and wear heavy gloves when handling
Saw Muffler area or Chain.
LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK, When the moving chain or
the tip of the guide bar is stubbed or pinched in a cut, the
bar and chain can be thrown up and back or down and
back with considerable force° THIS IS KICKBACK!
Avoid touching limbs or other objects with the tip of the
Guide Bar while the chain is moving.
Stand slightly to the side rather than directly behind Guide
Bar°
Do not reach above shoulder height or outward beyond
your point of positive Saw control as you cut.
Avoid striking cement or metal, etc. buried in the wood.
Obtain full chain speed before cutting or resuming pre*
vious cut. Start cutting with fro_t of _3aw Frame against
log or tree. Never use your Saw for boring.0
Plan c_tting to avoid situations which might cause Guide
Bar to be pinched in a cut. If, however, your Saw does be-
come pinched in a cut, STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE RE-
MOVING IT.
7. MAINTAIN SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER,
Keep your entire Saw clean of sawdust, chaff, oil or fuel
and keep handles clean and dry.
Keep oil and fuel caps, bolts and screwstight.
Make all adjustments (except carburetor) with engine stop-
ped and spark plug disconnected.
Adjust carburetor so that chain stops when throttle trigger
is released.
Keep chain sharp and properly tensioned.
Stop your Saw, inspect and repair if necessary after chain
strikes a foreign object.
All service other than that included in this Manual should
be performed by a competent technician.
8, TRANSPORT AND STORE SAFELY.
Stop your Saw engine before setting it down or carrying it
to another location.
Carry stopped Saw with Guide Bar behind (preferably
covered) and muffler away from your body°
Cool your Saw completely and cover Guide Bar before
transporting in any vehicle,
Drain oil and fuel tank and run Saw engine to use remain _
ing fuel, then cool completely before storing in any en-
closure,
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