Instruction Manual

I CRRFTSMRN°I2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.358.350480 - 18 in. Bar

• Safety

• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878 _Hours listed are Central Time)

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

530086529 8/10/01

Warranty 2 Storage 19Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 20Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21Operation 7 Parts List 23Maintenance 14 Spanish 26Service and Adjustments 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _ GAS CHAIN SAWFor one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw ismaintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instruction manual, Searswill repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which areexpendable parts and become worn during normal use.If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warrantyapplies for 30 days from the date of purchase.WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THENEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

,_ WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire when making repairs ex-cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-cause a chain saw is a high-speedwoodcutting tool, special safety precau-tions must be observed to reduce risk ofaccidents. Careless or improper use ofthis tool can cause serious injury.PLAN AHEAD• Restrict the use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can followthe safety rules, precautions, and op-erating instructions found in thismanual.

Hearing Safety HatProtection - _ ...... Eye

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Snug Protection

Fitting Heavy DutyClothing Gloves

SafetyShoes _ Safety Chaps

• Wear protective gear. Always usesteel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;

heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro-tection such as non-fogging, ventedgoggles or face screen; an approvedsafety hard hat; and sound barriers(ear plugs or mufflers) to protect yourhearing. Regular users should havehearing checked regularly as chainsaw noise can damage hearing.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Donot wear loose clothing or jewelry; theycan get caught in moving parts.

• Keep all parts of your body awayfrom the chain when the engine isrunning.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)away from the work area when start-ing and using the saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain sawwhen you are fatigued, ill, or upset, orif you have taken alcohol, drugs, ormedication. You must be in goodphysical condition and mentally alert. Ifyou have any condition that might beaggravated by strenuous work, checkwith doctor before operating.

• Do not start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, andespecially if you are felling a tree, aretreat path.

OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY• Donotoperatewithonehand.Seri-ousinjurytotheoperator,helpers,orbystandersmayresultfromone-handedoperation.Achainsawisin-tendedfortwo-handeduse.

• Operatethechainsawonlyinawell-ventilatedoutdoorarea.

• Donotoperatesawfromaladderorinatree.

• Makesurethechainwillnotmakecontactwithanyobjectwhilestartingtheengine. Never try to start the sawwhen the guide bar is in a cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-pecially at the end of the cut. Doingso can cause you to lose controlwhen the cut is completed.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.• Hand carry saw only when engine is

stopped. Carry with muffler awayfrom body; guide bar & chain project-ing behind you; guide bar preferablycovered with a scabbard.

• Do not operate a chain saw that isdamaged, improperly adjusted, or notcompletely and securely assembled.Always replace bar, chain, handguard, chain brake, or other parts im-mediately if they become damaged,broken, or are otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDER• Have all chain saw service per-

formed by a qualified service dealerexcept the items listed in the MAINTE-NANCE section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stopsmoving when the throttle trigger isreleased. For correction, refer toCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, andfree from oil or fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securelytightened.

• Nonconforming replacement compo-nents or the removal of safety devicesmay cause damage to the unit andpossible injury to the operator or by-standers. Use only Craftsman acces-sories and replacement parts as rec-ommended. Never modify your saw.

• Maintain chain saw with care.• Keep unit sharp and clean for better

and safer performance.• Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

• Check for damaged parts. Before fur-ther use of the chain saw, a guard orother part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignmentof moving parts, binding of movingparts, breakage of parts, mounting andany other conditions that may affect itsoperation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repairedor replaced by a Sears Service Centerunless otherwise indicated elsewherein the instruction manual.

• When not in use, chain saws shouldbe stored in a dry, high or locked-upplace out of the reach of children.

• When storing saw, use a scabbard orcarrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the saw.• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame in areas where fuel is mixed orpoured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor areaand use an approved, marked con-tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe upall fuel spills before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) fromfueling site before starting.

• Turn the engine off and let saw coolin a non-combustible area, not ondry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowlyremove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, drywell ventilated space where fuel va-pors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoidkickback and other forces which canresult in serious injury.

_'_._ J_ Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

Z_WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickbackis the backward, upward or sudden for-ward motion of the guide bar occurringwhen the saw chain near the upper tipof the guide bar contacts any objectsuch as a log or branch, or when thewood closes in and pinches the sawchain in the cut. Contacting a foreignobject in the wood can also result inloss of chain saw control.• Rotational Kickback can occur

when the moving chain contacts anobject at the upper tip of the guidebar. This contact can cause thechain to dig into the object, whichstops the chain for an instant. Theresult is a lightning fast, reversereaction which kicks the guide bar upand back toward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when thethe wood closes in and pinches themoving saw chain in the cut alongthe top of the guide bar and the sawchain is suddenly stopped. This sud-den stopping of the chain results in areversal of the chain force used tocut wood and causes the saw tomove in the opposite direction of thechain rotation. The saw is drivenstraight back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the movingchain contacts a foreign object in thewood in the cut along the bottom ofthe guide bar and the saw chain issuddenly stopped. This sudden stop-ping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom the operator and could easilycause the operator to lose control ofthe saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACK• Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can reduce the element ofsurprise which contributes to acci-dents.

• Never let the moving chain contactany object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep working area free from obstruc-tions such as other trees, branches,rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminateor avoid any obstruction that yoursaw chain could hit while cutting.

• When cutting a branch, do not let theguide bar contact another branch orother objects around it.

• Keep saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain can

increase the chance of kickback.Follow manufacturer's chain sharp-ening and maintenance instructions.Check tension at regular intervals,but never with engine running. Makesure chain brake nuts are securelytightened.

• Begin and continue cutting at fullspeed. If the chain is moving at aslower speed, there is greaterchance of kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when reenter-ing a cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with thetip of the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other forcesthat could close a cut and pinch orfall into chain.

• Use the specified Reduced-KickbackGuide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:• Be extremely aware of situations or

obstructions that can cause materialto pinch the top of or otherwise stopthe chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at atime.

• Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawnfrom an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:• Always begin cutting with the engine

at full speed and the saw housingagainst wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic orwood. Never use metal to hold thecut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROLStand to the left of the saw

Thumb on \[undersideof handlebar

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Elbowlocked

Never reverse hand positions

• A good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands will help you maintain control.Don't let go. Grip the rear handle withyour right hand whether you are rightor left handed. Wrap the fingers ofyour left hand over and around thefront handlebar, and your left thumbunder the front handlebar. Keep yourleft arm straight with the elbow locked.

• Position your left hand on the fronthandlebar so it is in a straight linewith your right hand on the rear han-dle when making bucking cuts.

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Standslightlytotheleftsideofthesawtokeepyourbodyfrombeinginadirectlinewiththecuttingchain.

• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-ancedonbothfeet.

• Donotoverreach.Youcouldbedrawnorthrownoffbalanceandlosecontrol.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.Itisdifficulttomaintaincontrolofsawaboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES

,_ WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reducehazard of kickback; however, such fea-tures will not totally eliminate this danger.Do not rely only on safety devices. Fol-low all safety rules to help avoid kick-back and other forces which can resultin serious injury.

• Front Hand Guard: designed to re-duce the chance of your left handcontacting the chain if your handslips off the front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars:designed with distance betweenhandles and "in-line" with each other.The spread and "in-line" position ofthe hands provided by this designwork together to give balance andresistance in controlling the pivot ofthe saw back toward the operator ifkickback occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-signed with a small radius tip whichreduces the size of the kickbackdanger zone on the bar tip. This typebar has been demonstrated to signif-icantly reduce the number and seri-ousness of kickbacks when tested inaccordance with ANSI B175.1.

I"_'_ Small RadiusI "_ Tip Guide Bar

Tip Guide Bar I ..-J

• Low-Kickback Chain: has met kick-back performance requirements whentested on a representative sample ofchain saws below 3.8 cubic inchdisplacement specified in ANSIB175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gaugej_ ....

.... Elongated Guard Link

deflects kickbackforce and allowswood to graduallyride into Cutter

CHAIN BRAKE• Chain Brake: designed to stop the

chain in the event of kickback.

m_WARNINu: WE DO NOT REP-RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AKICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fastaction which throws the bar and rotat-ing chain back and up toward the op-erator. Kickback can be caused by al-lowing contact of the bar tip in thedanger zone with any hard object.Kickback can also be caused bypinching the saw chain along the topof the guide bar. This action may pushthe guide bar rapidly back toward theoperator. Either of these events maycause you to lose control of the sawwhich could result in serious injury oreven death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANYOF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOURSAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAWPROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOIDKICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guidebars and low-kickback saw chains re-duce the chance and magnitude ofkickback and are recommended. Yoursaw has a low kickback chain and baras original equipment. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an au-thorized Sears Service Center. Takeyour unit to the place of purchase or toyour nearest Sears Service Center.• Tip contact in some cases may cause

a lightning fast reverse REACTION,kicking guide bar up and back towardoperator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the topof the guide bar may push the guidebar rapidly back toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may causeyou to lose control of the saw whichcould result in serious injury. Do notrely exclusively upon safety devicesbuilt into your saw.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-linepoweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornervedamageinthefingers,hands,andjointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisordersorabnormalswelling.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldamageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-brationsystemdoesnotguaranteetheavoidanceoftheseproblems.Userswhooperatepowertoolsonacontinu-alandregularbasismustcloselymonitortheirphysicalconditionandtheconditionofthistool.CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobeusedforcommerciallogging,achainbrakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-movedorotherwisedisabledtocom-plywithFederalOSHARegulationsforCommercialLogging.

SPARKARRESTINGSCREEN:YoursawisequippedwithatemperaturelimitingmufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwhichmeetstherequirementsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesofCali-fornia,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,Oregon,andWashingtonre-quirebylawthatmanyinternalcom-bustionenginesbeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.Ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocalewheresuchregulationsexist,youarelegallyresponsibleformaintainingtheoperat-ingconditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosoisaviolationofthelaw.RefertoCustomerResponsibilitieschartintheMAINTENANCEsection.STANDARDS:ThischainsawislistedbyUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.inaccordancewithAmericanNationalStandardsforGasoline-PoweredChainSawsSafetyRequirements(ANSIB175.1-2000).

WARNING:Beforeusingchainsaw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.CARTONCONTENTSCheckcartoncontentsagainstthefol-lowinglist.Model358.350480• ChainSaw(fullyassembled)• Bartool• 2-cycleengineoil• CarryingcaseExaminepartsfordamage.Donotusedamagedparts.

Ifyouneedassistanceorfindthatpartsaremissingordamaged,pleasecall1-800-235-5878.

NOTE:Itisnormaltohearthefuelfilterrattleinanemptyfueltank.Yourunithasbeenfactorytestedandthecarburetorpreciselyadjusted.Asaresultyoumaysmellgasolineorfindadropofoil/fuelresidueonthemufflerwhenyouunpacktheunit.ASSEMBLYYoursawisfullyassembled;noassemblyisnecessary.

KNOWYOUR SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with thelocation of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-erence.

ChainAdjustment Tool Front Hand Guard Front Handle

(Bar Tool) _ r_ f_,_€/ Starter Rope

IVI I/I Switch

Chain Muffler J"l_ __'_ Primer

Bulb

Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder/CoverThrottle ;f-_ _ _,_, ChainLockout _ /--,__ /I ..... \ _. ! 4 - / Direction

Rear L _ _'_oo / _ajusung __ _ve_ _/ of TravelHandle _ ,%, /_m ] _u_vv

Throttle -/'_"_----_ _ /Choke/ Chain Chain Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Trigger Fast Idle Brake CatcherLever

ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stopthe engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-gine speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUTThe THRO-FILE LOCKOUT must bepressed before you can squeeze thethrottle trigger. This feature prevents youfrom accidentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVERThe choke and fast idle are set by pull-ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER outfully for cold or refueled starting. Thechoke provides additional fuel to theengine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULBThe PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to thecarburetor to provide quicker starting.CHAIN BRAKEThe CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-curs. The chain brake activates auto-matically in the event of kickback. Thechain brake activates manually if thefront hand guard is pushed forward.The chain brake is disengaged by pull-ing the front hand guard back towardthe front handle as far as possible.CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a new chain to stretchduring first 30 minutes of operation. Youshould check your chain tension fre-quently. See CHAIN TENSION under theSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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m_WARNIN_I:Mufflerisveryhotduringandafteruse.Donottouchthemufflerorallowcombustiblematerialsuchasdrygrassorfueltodoso.BEFORESTARTINGENGINE,_IWARNING: Be sure to read the

fuel handling information in the safetyrules section of this manual before youbegin. If you do not understand thefuel handling information do not at-tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help fromsomeone that does understand the in-formation or call the customer assis-tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILThe bar and chain require lubrication.The chain oiler provides continuouslubrication to the chain and guide bar.Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when youfill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheat-ing shown by smoke coming from thechain and/or discoloration of the bar.For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommend you use Craftsmanchain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oilis not available, you may use a goodgrade SAE 30 oil until you are able toobtain Craftsman brand. The oil outputis automatically metered during opera-tion. Your saw will use approximatelyone tank of bar oil for every tank of fuelmix. Always fill the bar oil tank whenyou fill the fuel tank.FUELING ENGINE

,_IWARNING: Remove fuel capslowly when refueling.This engine is certified to operate onunleaded gasoline. Before operation,gasoline must be mixed with a goodquality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We recommend Craftsman brand oil.Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1.A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleadedgasoline. Included with this saw is a3.2 ounce container of Craftsmanbrand oil. Pour the entire contents ofthis container into 1 gallon of gasolineto achieve the proper fuel mixture.DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.These oils will cause engine damage.When mixing fuel follow the instructionsprinted on the oil container.

Once oil is added to the gasoline,shake container momentarily to assurethat the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-ways read and follow the safety rulesrelating to fuel before fueling your unit.IMPORTANTExperience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract mois-ture which leads to separation andformation of acids during storage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of anengine while in storage. To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should beemptied before storage for 30 days orlonger. Drain the gas tank, start the en-gine and let it run until the fuel lines andcarburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelnext season. See STORAGE instructionsfor additional information.Never use engine or carburetor clean-er products in the fuel tank or perma-nent damage may occur.See the STORAGE section for addition-al information.CHAIN BRAKEEnsure chain brake is disengaged bypulling the front hand guard back to-ward the front handle as far as pos-sible. The chain brake must be disen-gaged before cutting with the saw.

_IWARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idlespeed. If the chain moves at idlespeed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-MENT within this manual. Avoid con-tact with the muffler. A hot muffler cancause serious burns.STOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP

position.ON/STOP SWITCH

JON _ iSTOPi

STARTING POSITION• To start the engine, hold the saw

firmly on the ground as illustrated.Make sure the chain is free to turnwithout contacting any object.

Starter Rope Handle

(k_'?l_ _1_, Left Hand

I I, _I'Y(,_ _TI I on Front

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do notuse the full extent of the rope as thiscan cause the rope to break. Do notlet starter rope snap back. Hold thehandle and let the rope rewind slowly.For cold weather starting, start the unitat FULL CHOKE; allow the engine towarm up before squeezing the throttletrigger.NOTE: Do not cut material with thechoke/fast idle lever at the FULLCHOKE position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or awarm engine after running out offuel)NOTE: In the following steps, whenthe choke/fast idle lever is pulled out tothe full extent, the correct throttle set-ting for starting is set automatically.1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON

position.2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the

full extent.3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.4. Pull the starter rope quickly with

your right hand 5 times. Then, pro-ceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it istrying to start before the 5th pull, stoppulling and immediately proceed to thenext step.5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in

completely (to the OFF CHOKEposition).

6. Pull the starter rope quickly with yourright hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approxi-mately 5 seconds. Then, squeezeand release throttle trigger to allowengine to return to idle speed.

Switch _,£_ ,,_ej

Primerr",_h/'F-_-q?¢_ v_ Bulb II /' V#,J

-Choke!Fast Idle

Lever

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

L (SIDEVlEW)

F-"T

Fast Idle Lever OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON

position.2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to

the full extent, then push the leverback in completely (to the OFFCHOKE position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your

right hand until the engine starts.5. Squeeze and release throttle trig-

ger, allowing engine to idle.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine)The engine may be flooded if it has notstarted after 10 pulls.Flooded engines can be cleared of ex-cess fuel by following the warm enginestarting procedure listed above. Insurethe ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.Starting could require many pulls de-pending on how badly the unit isflooded. If engine still fails to start, referto the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE orcall 1-800-235-5878.

CHAIN BRAKE

Z_WARNING: If the brake band is

worn too thin it may break when thechain brake is triggered. With a brokenbrake band, the chain brake will notstop the chain. The chain brake mustbe replaced if any part is worn to lessthan 1/32" thick. Repairs on a chainbrake should be made by your SearsService Center. Take your unit to theplace of purchase or to the nearestSears Service Center.• This saw is equipped with a chain

brake. The brake is designed to stopthe chain if kickback occurs.

• The inertia-activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard ispushed forward, either manually (byhand) or automatically (by suddenmovement).

• If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling the front handguard back toward the front handleas far as possible.

• Whencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrakemustbedisengaged.

Disengaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The enginemust be running when performing thisprocedure. This is the only instancewhen the saw should be placed on theground with the engine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip therear handle with your right hand andthe front handle with your left hand.Apply full throttle by fully depressingthe throttle trigger. Activate the chainbrake by turning your left wrist againstthe hand guard without releasing yourgrip around the front handle. The chainshould stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

,_WARNING: When performing thefollowing procedure, the engine mustbe turned off.Grip the rear handle with your righthand and the front handle with your lefthand. Hold the chain saw approxi-mately 14" (35 cm) above a stump orother wooden surface. Release yourgrip on the front handle and use theweight of the saw to let the tip of theguide bar fall forward and contact thestump. When the tip of the bar hits thestump, the brake should activate.OPERATING TIPS• Check chain tension before first use

and after 1 minute of operation. SeeCHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCEsection.

• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal,plastics, masonry, non-wood buildingmaterials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes aforeign object. Inspect the saw andrepair parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.Even a small amount of dirt willquickly dull a chain and increase thepossibility of kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs us-ing the following steps. This will helpyou get the "feel" of using your saw

before you begin a major sawing op-eration.• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-

low the engine to reach full speedbefore cutting.

• Begin cutting with the saw frameagainst the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed theentire time you are cutting.

• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exertonly light downward pressure.

• Release the throttle trigger as soonas the cut is completed, allowingthe engine to idle. If you run thesaw at full throttle without a cuttingload, unnecessary wear can occur.

• To avoid losing control when cut iscomplete, do not put pressure onsaw at end of cut.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

'_WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall whilecutting causing serious injury. Do notcut near buildings or electrical wires ifyou do not know the direction of treefall, nor cut at night since you will notbe able to see well, nor during badweather such as rain, snow, or strongwinds, etc.• Carefully plan your sawing operation

in advance.• Clear the work area. You need a

clear area all around the tree so youcan have secure footing.

• The chain saw operator should keepon the uphill side of the terrain as thetree is likely to roll or slide downhillafter it is felled.

• Study the natural conditions that cancause the tree to fall in a particulardirection. These conditions include:• The wind direction and speed.• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a

tree might not be apparent due touneven or sloping terrain. Use aplumb or level to determine the di-rection of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk isrotted, it can snap and fall toward theoperator.

• Make sure there is enough room forthe tree to fall. Maintain a distance of2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearestperson or other objects. Enginenoise can drown out a warning call.

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• Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails,staples,andwirefromthetreewherecutsaretobemade.

_l_z, Planaclearretreatpath

.... (}--_- DirectionofFallt45 ° /,_

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method is used to fell largetrees. A notch is cut on the side of thetree in the desired direction of fall. Aftera felling cut is made on the oppositeside of tree, the tree will tend to fall inthe direction of the notch.

NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,remove them before making the notch.If using saw to remove buttress roots,keep saw chain from contactingground to prevent dulling of the chain.NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE• Make notch cut by cutting the top of

the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of thediameter of the tree. Next completethe notch by cutting the bottom. Seeillustration. Once the notch is cut, re-move the wedge of wood from tree.

Felling cut hereFirst cut I 2- /

Notch , _._ ._. "_-_[-'" z.

Second out'J" / \ _nge

• After removing the wood from thenotch, make the felling cut on the op-posite side of the notch. This is doneby making a cut about two incheshigher than the center of the notch.This will leave enough uncut woodbetween the felling cut and the notchto form a hinge. This hinge will helpprevent the tree from falling in thewrong direction.

Hinge holds tree onstump and helpscontrol fall

Closingof notch

Opening offelling cut

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,use wedges to open the cut whennecessary to control the direction offall. To avoid kickback and chaindamage, use wood or plastic wedges,but never steel or iron wedges.• Be alert to signs that the tree is

ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen-ing of the felling cut, or movement inthe upper branches.

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put itdown, and get away quickly on yourplanned retreat path.

• DO NOT use your saw to cut down apartially fallen tree. Be extremelycautious with partially fallen treesthat may be poorly supported. Whena tree doesn't fall completely, set thesaw aside and pull down the treewith a cable winch, block and tackle,or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting afallen tree to the desired log size.

_ik WARNING: Do not stand on the

log being cut. Any portion can rollcausing loss of footing and control. Donot stand downhill of the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTS• Cut only one log at a time.• Cut shattered wood very carefully;

sharp pieces of wood could be flungtoward operator.

• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs.Never allow another person to holdthe log while cutting and never holdthe log with your leg or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs,limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logsinto a clear area before cutting themby pulling out exposed and clearedlogs first.

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BUCKINGTECHNIQUES

WARNING:Ifsawbecomespinchedorhunginalog,don'ttrytoforceitout.Youcanlosecontrolofthesawresultingininjuryand/ordamagetothesaw.Stopthesaw,driveawedgeofplasticorwoodintothecutuntilthesawcanberemovedeasily.Re-startsawandcarefullyreenterthecut.Donotuseametalwedge.Donotat-tempttorestartyoursawwhenitispinchedorhunginalog.Usea wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side ofthe log with the bottom of the sawagainst the log. When overcutting uselight downward pressure.

Overcutting Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on theunderside of the log with top of sawagainst the log. When undercuttinguse light upward pressure. Hold sawfirmly and maintain control. The sawwill tend to push back toward you.

_...__.....__WARNING: Never turn saw up-side down to undercut. The saw can-not be controlled in this position.

Always make your first cut on thecompression side of the log. The com-pression side of the log is where thepressure of the log's weight is concen-trated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of logBUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter

of the log.• Roll the log over and finish with a

second overcut.• Watch for logs with a compression

side to prevent the saw from pinch-ing. See illustrations for cutting logswith a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STAND• Remember your first cut is always on

the compression side of the log. (Re-fer to the illustrations below for yourfirst and second cut).

• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

• Finish with your second cut.Using a log for support

2naCut

1 st Cut

_. 1st Cut.__-J

Using a support stand

/ _nd Cut

1st Cut

L2 nd Cut j_

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LIMBING AND PRUNING

,_L WARNING: Be alert for and

guard against kickback. Do not allowthe moving chain to contact any otherbranches or objects at the nose of theguide bar when ]imbing or pruning. Al-lowing such contact can result in seri-ous injury.

_LWARNING: Never climb into a

tree to limb or prune. Do not stand onladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-sition which can cause you to loseyour balance or control of the saw.IMPORTANT POINTS• Watch out for springpoles.

Springpo]es are small size limbswhich can whip toward you, or pullyou off balance. Use extreme cau-tion when cutting small size limbs.

• Be alert for springback from anybranches that are bent or underpressure. Avoid being struck by thebranch or the saw when the tensionin the wood fibers is released.

• Frequently clear branches out of theway to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING• Limb a tree only after it is cut down.• Leave the larger limbs underneath

the felled tree to support the tree asyou work.

• Start at the base of the felled treeand work toward the top, cuttingbranches and limbs. Remove smalllimbs with one cut.

• Keep the tree between you and thechain.

• Remove larger branches with thecutting techniques described inBUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

• Always use an overcut to cut smalland freely hanging limbs. Undercut-ting could cause limbs to fall andpinch the saw.

PRUNING

_WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoul-der. Get a professional to do the job.• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb. Thiscut will make the limb sag so that itfalls easily on the second cut.

• Next make the second cut an over-cut all the way through the limb,

• Finish the pruning operation by usingan overcut so that the stump of thelimb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from thetrunk of the tree.

/_ 3rd cut 1 to 2 in.

I \ from trunk of tree

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,_ WARNING:

except for carburetor adjustments.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Fill in dates as you complete Beforeregular service Use

Check for damaged/worn parts i _,.

Check for loose fasteners/parts _"

Check chain tension _"

Check chain sharpness _"

Check guide bar _"

Check fuel mixture level _"

Check guide bar and chain oil _ _"

Lubricate bar sprocket hole

Inspect and clean unit & decals

Check chain brake

Clean guide bar groove

Clean air filter

Clean/inspect muffler and sparkarresting screen i

Replace spark plug and fuel filter i

Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance

:;After Every Every Yearly i ServiceUse 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Dates

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this unit does not cov-er items that have been subjected tooperator abuse or negligence. To re-ceive full value from the warranty, theoperator must maintain unit as instruct-ed in this manual. Various adjustmentswill need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your unit.• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

air filter element, and check guidebar and chain for wear. A new sparkplug and air filter element assuresproper air-fuel mixture and helpsyour engine run better and last long-er.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSContact Sears Service Center for re-placement of damaged or worn parts.NOTE: It is normal for a small amountof oil to appear under the saw after en-gine stops. Do not confuse this with aleaking oil tank.• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP

switch functions properly by movingthe switch to the STOP position.

Make sure engine stops; then restartengine and continue.

• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fueltank shows signs of damage orleaks.

• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank

shows signs of damage or leaks.CHECK FOR LOOSEFASTENERS AND PARTS• Chain Brake Nuts• Chain• Muffler• Cylinder Shield• Air Filter• Handle Screws• Vibration Mounts

• Starter Housing• Front Hand Guard

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING: Wear protectivegloves when handling chain. Thechain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen it is not moving.Chain tension is very important.Chains stretch during use. This is es-pecially true during the first few times

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youuseyoursaw.Alwayscheckchaintensioneachtimeyouuseandrefuelyoursaw.1. Usethescrewdriverendofthe

chainadjustmenttool(bartool)tomovechainaroundguidebartoensurekinksdonotexist.Thechainshouldrotatefreely.

Bar

Chain Adjustment_ Adjusting Tool

Chain Brake Screw (Bar Tool)Nuts

2. Loosen chain brake nuts until theyare finger tight against the chainbrake.

3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise un-til chain solidly contacts bottom ofguide bar rail.

4. Using bar tool, roll chain aroundguide bar to ensure all links are inbar groove.

5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check forsag. Release tip of guide bar, thenturn adjusting screw until sag doesnot exist.

6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tightenchain brake nuts securely with thebar tool.

Chain BrakeNuts

7. Use the screwdriver end of the bartool to move chain around guide bar.

8. If chain does not rotate, it is tootight. Slightly loosen chain brakenuts and loosen chain by turningthe adjusting screw counterclock-wise. Retighten chain brake nuts.

9. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-low the guide bar. DO NOT operatethe saw if the chain is loose.

,_ WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain couldjump offthe guide bar and result in se-rious injury.CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. Adull chain makes a sawdust powderand cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-MENTS section.CHECK GUIDE BARConditions which require guide barmaintenance:• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.• Saw has to be forced through the cut.• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.Check the condition of guide bar eachtime chain is sharpened. A worn guidebar will damage the chain and makecutting difficult.After each use, ensure ON/STOPswitch is in the STOP position, thenclean all sawdust from the guide barand sprocket hole.To maintain guide bar:• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.• Loosen and remove chain brake

nuts and chain brake. Remove barand chain from saw.

• Clean the oil holes and bar grooveafter each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From __

Guide Bar Groov__ Sprocket Hole

o_ _ Oil Holes o _

• Add lubricant to sprocket hole aftereach use.

• Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove theseburrs with a flat file.

• When rail top is uneven, use a flat fileto restore square edges and sides.

_ _rT_ File Rail Edges_r] 17

I"1 and Sides I U ISquare I I

Worn Groove Correct GrooveReplace guide bar when the groove isworn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,or when excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs, If replacement is nec-essary, use only the guide bar speci-fied for your saw in the repair parts listor on the decal located on the chainsaw.

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CHECKFUELMIXTURELEVEL• SeeFUELINGENGINEundertheOP-ERATIONsection.

LUBRICATIONBar BarOil _ J

Sprocket Fill Cap _'1[

• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-der the OPERATION section.

• Lubricate bar sprocket hole aftereach use.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDDECALS• After each use, inspect complete unit

for loose or damaged parts. Cleanthe unit and decals using a dampcloth with a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.CHECK CHAIN BRAKE• See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION

section.CLEAN AIR FILTERA dirty air filter decreases the life andperformance of the engine and in-creases fuel consumption and harmfulemissions. Always clean your air filterafter 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op-eration, whichever comes first. Cleanmore frequently in dusty conditions. Aused air filter can never be completelycleaned. It is advisable to replace yourair filter with a new one after every 50hours of operation, or annually, which-ever comes first. To clean filter:1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove cylinder cover.3. Remove air filter.4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy

water. Rinse with clean cool water.Air dry completely before reinstalling.

5. Lightly oil air filter before installingto improve the efficiency of air filter.Use 2-cycle engine oil or motor oil(SAE 30). Squeeze excess oil fromfilter.

6. Reinstall air filter.7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.A .... ,,-'->_-,4-_ Cylinder

Jr i-lker ._ /%'_'--/_ _f/__y L,over

"_/_ _-_j_/_./S crews

!___2_Ylvi ndrer

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTING SCREENAs the unit is used, carbon depositsbuild up on the muffler and spark ar-resting screen, and must be removedto avoid creating a fire hazard or af-fecting engine performance.Replace the spark arresting screen ifbreaks occur.

Muffler DiffuserSparkArrestingScreen

MufflerCover

Muffle

Body MufflerCover

CLEANING THE SPARKARRESTING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours ofoperation or annually, whichevercomes first.1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler

cover screws.2. Remove the muffler cover (cover

snaps off muffler body).3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark

arresting screen assembly. Noticethe orientation of these parts forreassembling.

4. Clean the spark arresting screenwith a wire brush. Replace screenif breaks are found.

5. Replace any broken or crackedmuffler parts.

6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrest-ing screen assembly with roundholes facing up.

7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2screws. Tighten securely.

REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replacedeach year to ensure the engine startseasier and runs better. Ignition timingis fixed and nonadjustable.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove the cylinder cover.3. Pull off the spark plug boot.4. Remove spark plug from cylinder

and discard.5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y

spark plug and tighten securelywith a 3/4 inch socket wrench.Spark plug gap should be 0.025 in.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.16

Screws CylinderCover

SparkPlug Boot

SparkPlug

REPLACE FUEL FILTERTo replace the fuel filter, drain your unitby running it dry of fuel. Remove fuelcap and its connected retainer fromtank. Pull filter from tank and removefrom line. Replace and reassemble.

,_ WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance,service, or adjustments except for car-buretor adjustments.CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening requires specialtools. You can purchase sharpeningtools at Sears or go to a professionalchain sharpener.CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Wear protectivegloves when handling chain. Thechain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen it is not moving.It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during the first 15 minutes of operation.You should recheck your chain tensionfrequently and adjust the chain tensionas required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-tion.Replace the old chain when it be-comes worn or damaged. Use only theLow-Kickback replacement chain spe-cified in the repair parts list. The cor-rect replacement bar and chain is alsospecified on a decal located on thechain saw.

See your Sears Service Center to re-place and sharpen individual cutterson your chain.TO REPLACE CHAIN:1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP

position.2. Remove chain brake nuts.3. Remove chain brake.

ChainBrake

4, Turn adjusting screw on bar coun-terclockwise to move the tension-ing rack as far as it will go towardthe front of the bar.

5,

6.7.

f ..........

o ,_

Tensioning Rack

Slide guide bar behind clutch drumuntil guide bar stops against clutchdrum sprocket.Remove the old chain.Carefully remove new chain frompackage. Hold chain with the drivelinks as shown.

_d Cutters Depth Gauge

8. Place chain over and behindclutch, fitting the drive links in theclutch drum sprocket.

9. Fit the bottom of the drive links be-tween the teeth in the sprocket inthe nose of the guide bar.

10. Fit chain drive links into bargroove.

11. Pull guide bar forward until chain issnug in the guide bar groove. En-sure all drive links are in the bargroove.

12. Install the chain brake.13. Install chain brake nuts; finger

tighten only. Do not tighten any fur-ther at this point. Proceed toCHAIN ADJUSTMENT.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCEsection.

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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT'_WARNING: The chain will be

moving during most of this procedure.Wear your protective equipment andobserve all safety precautions. Duringthe low speed mixture adjustment re-check idle speed after each turn of thescrew. The chain must not move at idlespeed.

Carburetor adjustment is critical and ifdone improperly can permanentlydamage the engine as well as the car-buretor. If you require further assis-tance or are unsure about performingthis procedure, call our customer as-sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.Old fuel, a dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter,or flooding may give the impression ofan improperly adjusted carburetor.Check these conditions before adjust-ing the carburetor.The carburetor has been carefully setat the factory. Adjustments may benecessary if you notice any of the fol-lowing conditions:• Chain moves at idle. See IDLE

SPEED-T under adjusting procedure.• Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T

and LOW SPEED MIXTURE-L underadjusting procedure.

• Engine dies or hesitates when itshould accelerate. See ACCELERA-TION CHECK under adjustingprocedure.

• Loss of cutting power. See HIGHSPEED MIXTURE - H under adjustingprocedure.

There are three adjustment screws onthe carburetor. They are labeled H, L,and T. They are located in the area justabove the primer bulb.ADJUSTING PROCEDURECAUTION: Do not force plastic limitercaps on screws beyond the built-instops or damage will occur.Initial Settings1. Turn both mixture screws (L and H)

counterclockwise until they stop.2. Turn the idle speed screw (T)

clockwise until it stops. Then turn itcounterclockwise 4 and 1/2 turns.

3. Start engine and let it run for 3 min-utes, then proceed to adjustscrews according to the instruc-tions below. If engine performance

at initial settings is acceptable, nofurther adjustments are necessary.If engine does not start, refer to theTROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. If stillunable to remedy situation, call1-800-235-5878.

Idle Speed-TAllow engine to idle. If the chainmoves, idle is too fast. If the enginestalls, idle is too slow. Adjust speeduntil engine runs without chain move-ment (idle too fast) or stalling (idle tooslow).• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.• Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise

to decrease engine speed.

Low Speed Mixture-LAllow engine to idle. Then acceleratethe engine and note performance. Ifengine hesitates, bogs down, orsmokes during acceleration, turn lowspeed mixture screw (L) clockwise in1/16-turn increments until performanceis satisfactory. Repeat this procedureas necessary for proper adjustment.After completing adjustments, checkfor acceleration and chain movementat idle. Reset if necessary.

High Speed Mixture-HDO NOT operate engine at full throttlefor prolonged periods while making ad-justments. Damage to the engine canoccur. Make a test cut. Based on per-formance of the saw while cutting, ad-just the high speed mixture setting in1/16-turn increments as follows:• Turn the high speed mixture screw (H)

clockwise until saw has good power inthe cut with no hesitation. Do not ad-just by sound or speed, but judge byhow well the saw performs in the cut.

• Turn the high speed mixture screw(H) counterclockwise if the saw hasspeed, but dies in the cut or lackspower in the cut.

After completing adjustments, checkfor acceleration and chain movementat idle. Reset if necessary.Acceleration CheckIf the engine dies or hesitates instead ofaccelerating, turn the low speed mixturescrew (L) counterclockwise until youhave smooth acceleration with no chainmovement at idle.

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,_ WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:• Allow the engine to cool, and secure

the unit before storing or transport-ing.

• Store chain saw and fuel in a wellventilated area where fuel vaporscannot reach sparks or open flamesfrom water heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.

• Store chain saw with all guards inplace and position chain saw so thatany sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury.

• Store chain saw well out of the reachof children.

SEASONAL STORAGEPrepare your unit for storage at theend of the season or if it will not beused for 30 days or more.If your chain saw is to be stored for aperiod of time:• Clean saw thoroughly before stor-

age.• Store in a clean dry area.• Lightly oil external metal surfaces

and guide bar.• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-

per or cloth.

FUEL SYSTEMUnder Fueling Engine in the OperatingSection of this manual, see messagelabeled IMPORTANT regarding the

use of gasohol in your chain saw.Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter-native in minimizing the formation offuel gum deposits during storage. Addstabilizer to the gasoline in the fueltank or fuel storage container. Followthe mix instructions found on stabilizercontainers. Run engine at least 5 min-utes after adding stabilizer.Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (aircooled) is especially blended with fuelstabilizer. If you do not use this Searsoil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to yourfuel tank.

ENGINE• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-

spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (aircooled) through the spark plug open-ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to10 times to distribute oil.

• Replace spark plug with new one ofrecommended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.• Check entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-aged, broken, or worn parts.

• At the beginning of the next season,use only fresh fuel having the propergasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER• Do not store gasoline from one sea-

son to another.• Replace your gasoline can if it starts

to rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEWARNING:Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperform-ingalloftherecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireoperation of the unit.

TROUBLE CAUSE

Engine will not 1. ON/STOP switch instart or will run STOP position.only a few 2. Engine flooded.seconds after

starting. 3. Fuel tank empty.4. Spark plug not firing.5. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

6. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

7. None of the above.

Engine will 1. Idle speed set too highnot idle or too low.

properly. 2. Low Speed Mixturerequires adjustment.

3. Crankshaft seals worn.4. Compression low.5. None of the above.

Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.

lacks power,or dies under 3. Carburetor requiresa load. adjustment.

4. Exhaust ports or muf-fler outlets plugged.

5. Compression low.6. Chain brake engaged.7. None of the above.

Engine 1. Choke partially on.smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

excessively.3. Air filter dirty.4. High Speed Mixture

requires adjustment.5. Crankcase leak.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.Engine runshot.

REMEDY

1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.

3.

4.5.

6.

7.

1.

2.

3.4.5.

1.2.

3.

4.

See "Difficult Starting" in theOperation Section.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.Install new spark plug.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.Contact Sears Service.

See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.Contact Sears Service.Contact Sears Service.Contact Sears Service.

Clean or replace air filter.Clean or replace plugand regap.See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.Contact Sears Service.

5. Contact Sears Service.

6. Disengage chain brake.7. Contact Sears Service.

1. Adjust choke.2. Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the

Service and Adjustments Section.5. Contact Sears Service.

1. See "Fueling Engine" in the Operationsection.

2. Spark plug incorrect.3. High Speed Mixture

set too lean.

4. Exhaust ports or muf-fler outlets plugged.

5. Carbon build-up onspark arresting screen.

6. Starter housing dirty7. None of the above.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.7.

Replace with correct plug.See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.Contact Sears Service.

Clean spark arresting screen.

Clean starter housing area.Contact Sears Service.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank.for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service.chain clogged.lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.

blocked.

Chain moves at 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theidle speed. Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact Sears Service.

Chain does notmove when en-

gine is acceler-ated.

Chain clattersor cuts roughly.

Chain stopswithin the cut.

Chain cuts at

an angle.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. Chain tension too

tight.2. Carburetor requires

adjustment.3. Guide bar rails

pinched.4. Clutch slipping.5. Chain brake engaged.

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters damaged.3. Chain worn.

4. Cutters dull, improperlysharpened, or depthgauges too high.

5. Sprocket worn.6. Chain installed

backwards.

1. Chain cutter tops notfiled flat.

2. Guide bar burred or

bent; rails uneven.3. Clutch slipping.

1. Cutters damaged onone side.

2. Chain dull on one side.

1. See "Check Chain Tension" in theMaintenance Section.

2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.

3. Repair or replace.

4. Contact Sears Service.

5. Disengage chain brake.

1. See "Check Chain Tension" in theMaintenance Section.

2. Contact Sears Service.

3. Resharpen or replace chain.4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

5. Contact Sears Service.

6. Install chain in right direction.

1. See "Chain Sharpening" in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Repair or replace guide bar.

3. Contact Sears Service.

1. See "Chain Sharpening" in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. See "Chain Sharpening" in theService and Adjustments Section.

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

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and goodjudgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMERASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ-

mental Protection Agency and Sears,Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleasedto explain the emissions control sys-tem warranty on your lawn and gardenequipment engine. All new utility andlawn and garden equipment enginesmust be designed, built, and equippedto meet the stringent anti-smog stan-dards. Sears must warrant the emis-sion control system on your lawn andgarden equipment engine for the peri-

ods of time listed below provided therehas been no abuse, neglect, or im-proper maintenance of your lawn andgarden equipment engine. Your emis-sion control system includes partssuch as the carburetor and the ignitionsystem. Where a warrantable conditionexits, Sears will repair your lawn andgarden equipment engine at no cost toyou. Expenses covered under warran-ty include diagnosis, parts and labor.MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYCOVERAGE: If any emissions related

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partonyourengine(aslistedunderEmissionsControlWarrantyPartsList)isdefectiveoradefectinthematerialsorworkmanshipoftheenginecausesthefailureofsuchanemissionrelatedpart,thepartwillberepairedorre-placedbySears.OWNER'SWAR-RANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:Asthelawnandgardenequipmentengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheper-formanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedinyourinstructionmanual.Searsrecommendsthatyouretainallre-ceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyourlawnandgardenequipmentengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorforyourfail-uretoensuretheperformanceofallscheduledmaintenance.Asthelawnandgardenequipmentengineowner,youshouldbeawarethatSearsmaydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyourlawnandgardenequipmentengineorapartofithasfailedduetoabuse,ne-glect,impropermaintenance,unap-provedmodifications,ortheuseofpartsnotmadeorapprovedbytheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer.YouareresponsibleforpresentingyourlawnandgardenequipmentenginetoaSearsauthorizedrepaircenterassoonasaproblemexists.Warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinarea-sonableamountoftime,nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandre-sponsibilities,youshouldcontactyournearestauthorizedservicecenterorcallSearsat1-800-469-4663WAR-RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:The warranty period begins on thedate the lawn and garden equipmentengine is purchased. LENGTH OFCOVERAGE: This warranty shall befor a period of two years from the initialdate of purchase. WHAT IS COV-ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTOF PARTS. Repair or replacement ofany warranted part will be performed atno charge to the owner at an approvedSears servicing center. If you have anyquestions regarding your warrantyrights and responsibilities, you shouldcontact your nearest authorized ser-vice center or call Sears at

1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY PE-RIOD: Any warranted part which is notscheduled for replacement as requiredmaintenance, or which is scheduledonly for regular inspection to the effectof "repair or replace as necessary"shall be warranted for 2 years. Anywarranted part which is scheduled forreplacement as required maintenanceshall be warranted for the period oftime up to the first scheduled replace-ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:The owner shall not be charged fordiagnostic labor which leads to the de-termination that a warranted part is de-fective if the diagnostic work is per-formed at an approved Sears servicingcenter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-AGES: Sears may be liable for dam-ages to other engine componentscaused by the failure of a warrantedpart still under warranty. WHAT ISNOT COVERED: All failures causedby abuse, neglect, or improper mainte-nance are not covered. ADD-ON ORMODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-onor modified parts can be grounds for dis-allowing a warranty claim. Sears is notliable to cover failures of warrantedparts caused by the use of add-on ormodified parts. HOW TO FILE ACLAIM: If you have any questions re-garding your warranty rights and re-sponsibilities, you should contact yournearest authorized service center orcall Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WHERETO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: War-ranty services or repairs shall be pro-vided at all Sears service centers, call:1-800-469-4663. MAINTENANCE, RE-PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS-SION RELATED PARTS: Any Searsapproved replacement part used in theperformance of any warranty mainte-nance or repair on emission relatedparts will be provided without charge tothe owner if the part is under warranty.EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYPARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys-tem: Spark Plug (covered up to main-tenance schedule), Ignition Module.MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: Theowner is responsible for the perfor-mance of all required maintenance asdefined in the instruction manual.

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