Craftsman 316.350851, 316.350220 User Manual

Operator's Manual

55cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No. 316.350851 - 18 inch blade Model No. 316.350220 - 20 inch blade

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CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and oper- ating instructions.

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

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= SAFETY

* ASSEMBLY * OPERATION

= MAINTENANCE ,, PARTS LIST

9096-31 B208 date(05/06)

Warranty Page 2

Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21

Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Oil and Fuel Information Page 9 Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Operation Pages 13- 14

Troubleshooting Page 22 Specifications Page 23

Repair Parts Page 24

Spanish Pages 27 - 52

One Year Full Warranty When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this chain saw fails due to a

defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty excludes bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which are expendable parts that can

wear out from normal use in less than one year. This warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase if this chain saw is ever used for commercial or rental purposes, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS

OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.

Alf U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public

Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combus- tion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-cov-

ered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, main- tained in effective working order, or the engine be con-

structed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of

fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regula-

tions pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow

these requirements could subject you to liability or a

fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark

arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask a Sears or other

qualified service dealer to install the Spark Arrestor Kit,

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- tion to possible dangers, The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- standing, The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger, The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention

measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

I SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety

serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

warning will result in

SAFETY ALERT:

warning or caution. Attention is required in

:order to avoid serious personal injury. May

be used in conjunction with other symbols

or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment,

Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety ,nstructions,

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the oper- ator and/or bystanders.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PLAN AHEAD

WARNING: If correctlyused, the

quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precau-

i tions it could become a dangerous toot. For

Lpleasant and safe work,always strictly corn=

ply with the safety rules that are contained in

this manual.

= Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the con-

trols and proper use of the unit.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied and guided by an adult.

• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the

instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under

the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.

• Secure hair above shoulder length, Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.

e Inspect the unit before use, Replace all damaged parts

prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat- ing condition before starting.

• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw quickly.

chain saw is a

Failure to obey a

= HlunI_,A, safety warning can result in injury to yourself andothers. Always foIIow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CA| |T|t_i_J. Failure to obey a safe-

r*_,,ua,_,,n I. ty warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always fotlow the safe- ty precautions to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock and personal injury.

. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide

bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.

° When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate

guide-bar scabbard (sheath).

. Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety

footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as

non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and hearing protection.

Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali- brated properly or not fully assembled. Always replace chain, bar, chain brake, and other parts immediately if damage occurs.

• Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end of the cut. You may lose control of the unit when the cut has been completed.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated out-

door area.

o Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

. Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position

whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See

Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Before you start the engine, make sure the area around the saw is clear. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is engaged in a cut.

• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the failing tree.

o Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly

adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw's chain stops moving when the throttle

control trigger is released.

• Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush

and saplings because slender material may catch the chain saw and whip towards you or cause you to lose

control.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the ten-

sion in the wood fibers is released.

• Do not cut through nails, rods in the tree, railroad ties or pallets. Inspect a tree that you are going to cut for for-

eign objects that could cause injury or damage to your chain saw.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and thor- oughly inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

• Keep the handles dry, clean and free of the oil/fuel mix- ture.

• We do not recommend using the chain saw in a tree or on a ladder.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

• All chain saw service, other than the items listed in this

instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

• Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.

• Unauthorized replacement parts or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as recommended.

Never modify your saw.

o When not in use, saw should be stored in a dry, highly

secure location away from children.

• When storing saw use a scabbard or carrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the

saw.

,, Always eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas

where fuel is mixed or poured.

. Always mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an

approved, marked container for all fuels. Always wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher

should be available.

Always move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site

before starting saw.

When re-fueling, turn the engine off and allow the saw to

cool in a non-combustible area, do not place on dry

leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry, well-venti-

lated space where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be

performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

• Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its intend- ed purpose, to cut wood.

• Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the chain

can be hot. Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for proper

adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain are properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for damage.

Repair any damage before restarting or operating the

chain saw.

WARNING: KIOKBA©K may

occur when the

nose or tip of the guide bar touches an

object, or when the wood closes in and

pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip con-

tact in some cases may cause a lightning- fast reverse reaction, ktcking the guide bar

up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar

may push the .g.uide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions may

cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury. Do

not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your

cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the potential for

kickback at all times. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the

right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip

with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain

control of the saw. Don't let go.

• Makesurethattheareainwhichyouarecuttingisfree fromobstructions.Donotletthenoseoftheguidebar

contacta fog,branch,fence,oranyotherobstruction thatcouldbehitwhileyouareoperatingthesaw.

• Alwayscutwiththeenginerunningatfullspeed.Fully

squeezethethrottletriggerandmaintainasteadycut-

tingspeed.

• Useonlythecorrectoriginalequipmentmanufacturer

replacementbars,chainsandotherpartsandacces- sories.TheseareavailablefromaSearsorotherquali-

fiedservicedealer.Useofanyunauthorizedpartsor

accessoriescouldleadtoseriousinjurytotheuser,or damagetotheunit,andwillvoidyourwarranty.

+Followthemanufacturer'ssharpeningandmaintenance

instructionsforthesawchain.

• Useonlythereplacementguidebarsandlowkickback

chainsspecifiedforyoursawto avoidinjury.

+Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforcesthatcouldpinch

orfallintochain.

• Alwayshavesawatfullspeedwhenenteringaprevious

cut.Alwaysusecautionwhenenteringapreviouscut.

+Donotstartacutusingthetip ofthesaw.

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

+ Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious

injury to the operator; helpers, bystanders, or any com- bination of these persons may result from one-handed

operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. * Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued. = Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective

gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.

Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw

when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep

bystanders and animals out of the work area.

= Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety

devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or assembled chain saw. Check their proper operation regularly. Only use bars and chains of the

length indicated in the table herein.

• Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that are other than routine maintenance as listed in this

manual.

• Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have planned an escape path when feIling, and keep all bystanders away.

• Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet around the operator.

,, Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a

fellow worker who may enter the cutting area.

* Only loan your saw to experienced users who are com-

pletely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give other users this manual, which they should read before

using the saw.

,, Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not

leave the engine running unattended.

• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build- ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting the chain saw over long distances. For example, let the

engine cool before placing the chain saw in an automo- bile. Also, be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up high and located out of the reach of children to prevent

unauthorized use or damage.

, Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other

liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use

them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this

unit, also loan them the instructions.

= Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in inclement

weather.

FUEL SAFETY

• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel

tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen

the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.

• Add fuel in a clean, welf-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fuel-

ing or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.

A IWARNING: Gasoline is highly

,JkI

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

+ Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling

source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.

vapors can explode if ignited. Take the follow- ing precautions:

flammable, and its

SAVE THESE INSTRUC-

TIONS

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.

Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution.

May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: Read the

Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or

bystanders.

• WEAR EYE, HEARING AND

HARDHAT PROTECTION

WAR NING: Thrownobjects

and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss, Wear eye pro-

tection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protec- tion when operating this unit.

Wear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed.

SYMBOL MEANING

• ON/OFF CONTROL ON / START / RUN

• ON/OFF CONTROL

OFF OR STOP

=GUIDE BAR

WARNING: Contact of the

guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.

o USE BOTH HANDS

Always use both hands while operat-

ing the chain saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

I-I

I',1

I+1

RED CHOKE LEVER POSITIONS 1 FULL Choke Position

2 PARTIAL Choke Position

3 RUN Position

23 8

CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS

1. GUIDE BAR

2. SAW CHAIN

3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW 4, SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN

5. CHAIN BRAKE ®LEVER/HAND GUARD 6, FRONT HANDLE

7. STARTER HANDLE 8, SPARK PLUG

9. AIR CLEANER COVER

10. STOP SWITCH

11. SAFETY TRIGGER 12, BAR OIL RESEVOIR CAP

13, STARTER COVER

14. FUELTANK CAP

15. REAR HANDLE/BOOT LOOP

16. THROTTLE LATCH 17, RED CHOKE LEVER

18. BAR RETAINING NUTS I9. THROTTLE / TRIGGER

20. CHAIN CATCHER 2l. CHAIN BRAKE®COVER

22. MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL

23. CARRY CASE

24. VIBRATION MOUNTS

13 14

SAFETY FEATURES

2. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links.

3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW It is normal for a new chain saw chain to stretch after the first 30 min- utes of use. Check the tension of the chain

regularly to ensure the best performance, see SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT under MAINTENANCE AND

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS,

5. CHAIN BRAKE ® LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the operator's left hand in the event it slips off the front

handle while saw is running, CHAIN BRAKE ®is a safety feature designed to

reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by

stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds,

It is activated by the CHAIN BRAKE ® lever

10. STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when pushed up. Stop switch must be pushed down to start or restart engine.

11. SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the engine, Throttle trigger (19) cannot be squeezed unless the safety trigger is depressed.

17. RED CHOKE LEVER aids in starting the engine.

19, THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

20. CHA1N CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during

operation. The chain catcher is designed to

intercept a broken and whipping chain,

KICKBACK SPECIFICS

WARNING: Kickback can lead to

control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any-

one standing close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.

KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and

pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast

reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.

dangerous loss of

KICKBACK SPECIFICS Pinch Kickback

Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched along the bottom or top of the guide bat:

When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar, it may pull the saw forward, away from the operator

When pinched along he top of the guide bar, it may push

the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.

Rotational Kickback

Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving

chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause the chain to dig

into the object, which stops the chain for an instant.

The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which

kicks the guide bar up and back toward the opera-

tor.

A = Pull forward

B = Solid objects C = Push backward

B B

..............Fig,2 .....

A = Kickback path

B = Kickback reaction zone

.......... Fig, 1

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly, Be sure to use fresh (less than 60 days old) clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instruc- tions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.

Definition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxy_ genates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether).

Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water

in the fuel can make fue! and oil separate and lead to for- mation of acids during storage. When using alcohol- blended fuel, use fresh fuel.

Using Blended Fuels

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoid- able, follow recommended precautions:

• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in this opera- tor's manual

o Always shake the fuel mix before fueling the unit

• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit

• See Storing Chain Saw in Maintenance and Repair sec- tion

To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix=

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1

fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank, See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.

NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed

with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio.

UNLEADED GAS

1 GALLON US

(3.8 LITERS)

1 LITER

MIXING RATIO - 40:1

2 CYCLE OIL

3.2 FL. OZ.

I95 ml)

25 ml

Using Fuel Additives

The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your' unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and mini- mize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended

that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit.

If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL ® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz.

(23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the

instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives

directly to the unit's fuel tank.

CAUTION" For proper engine

mum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil containelt Using improperly mixed fuel

can severely damage the engine.

[] operation and maxi-

WARNING: Gasoline is extreme-

vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance

from the area.

vvo.._a lalanl,t,_, slowly to avoid in ury

_AIA II:}ikll kate_. Remove fuel cap

from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

WARNING: Add fuel in a clean,

door area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

NOTE= Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to

Federal, State and Local regulations.

ly flammable. Ignited

well ventilated out-

WARNING." in awell-ventitated

outdoor area. Carbon

_l Operate this unit only

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING; Be sure to read the Oil and Fuel Information

section of this manual before you begin. If you do not

understand the oil and fuel information, do not attempt

to fuel your unit. For more information contact your

local Sears service center at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®,

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain oiler

provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel

tank. (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.). Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain, Too little oil will cause over-

heating with smoke coming from the chain and discol- oration of the bar. For maximum guide bar and chain

life, we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil is not available, you may use a

good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain the Craftsman brand. The oil output is automatically

metered during operation. Your saw will use approxi- mately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix.

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

FUELING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso-

line. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix

gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1, 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of

unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into one gallon of gasoline to achieve the

proper fuel mixture. DO NOT use automotive oil or boat oi!. These oils will cause engine damage, When

mixing fuel, follow the instructions printed on the oil container, Once oil is added to the gasoline, shake

container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thor- oughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules

relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Never operate the saw

without the bar and chain properly installed,

IMPORTANT:

Gasoline blended with alcohols such as ethanol or

methanol (called gasohol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor-

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. See Storing Chain Saw in

Maintenance and Repair section.

CHAIN BRAKE

Be sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling the

front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged

before cutting with the saw.

WARNING: The chain brake must not move when the

engine runs at idle speed. If the chain brake moves at idle speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT in

this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muf- fler can cause serious burns.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

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 starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and

let the rope rewind slowly. For cold weather starting,

start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.

DO NOT attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE position.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1, Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to

the idle speed.

2, Move the STOP switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 4).

NOTE; For emergency stopping, push the lever of the

chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and move the

STOP switch up (Fig, 3, 4),

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

Be sure to add the correctly mixed fuel to the fuel tank (A) and to add bar and chain oil to the oil tank (B), Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (C) before starting the unit,

1, Slide the STOP switch down (Fig. 4). The red choke

lever (H) has 3 positions: Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 6),

2. Fully press and release the primer bulb (G) 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the

primer bulb (Fig. 5). If you can't see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes

before you can see fuel in it.

3, Move the red choke lever (H) to Position 1 (Fig. 6).

NOTE: This unit will not run with the lever in Position 1,

4. Place the saw on a firm flat surface. Hold saw firmly as shown (Fig. 7).

5. Hold down safety trigger (E)and squeeze the throttle trigger (D), With thumb, press down on the throttle

latch (F). Release trigger (D) first, This will lock the throttle into wide open position (Fig. 3). Pull the rope with a controlled and steady motion 4 times.

NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-PULL TM starting system with MAX FIRE IGNITION TM, which significantly

reduces the effort required to start the engine. You must putl the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling, Be aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and much

easier than) what you may be used to,

6. Then move the red choke lever (H) to Position 2, being sure to keep the throttle trigger locked. Hold saw firmly and pull rope until saw starts. This could take 4 more

pulls.

7. Let the saw warm up for 10 seconds, Depress and release throttle trigger (D) for idle,

8. Move red choke lever (H) to Position 3, Press throttle trigger to begin sawing.

9. If engine fails to start, repeat these instructions. If engine does start, begin chain brake test described on

next page,

10. If unit idles roughly, there is an idle adjustment access hole (L) (Fig, 8), Using a Phillips or flat head screwdriver,

turn screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right), Unit should then idle properly (Fig, 9).

NOTE: If chain turns while idling - turn screw back to the left until chain stops and unit continues to idle,

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Perform step 6 above.

2. Move the red choke lever (H) to position 3 and

release the throttle trigger (D)for idle.

3, Press throttle trigger to begin sawing.

............................................ Fig. 3 ....

Slider Stop Switch

Fig. 4 ...................

Fig. 5

........ Fig. 6 ...........................................

Fig, 7 .........

BRAKE® slowly and

deliberately. Keep the chain from touching

WARNING: ActivatetheC.A,.

anything; don't let the saw tip forward. WAIDlk|li_|t"__. tf chain does not

e'liFSLWl mnl,_,._., stop, turn engine off

and take your unit to the nearest Sears or other qualified service dealer.

CHAIN BRAKE TEST

1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.

2. With the chain brake pulled back to the disengaged position, start the engine,

3, Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Fig. 10).

4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not Chain Brake@ lever (C)] firmly (Fig, 10),

5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then imm- ediately engage the Chain Brake _ lever by pushing for- ward (C) (Fig. 10).

6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, immediately release the throttle trigger.

7. If Chain Brake@ functions properly, turn the engine off and return the Chain Brake ®to the DISENGAGED

position.

8. If chain does not stop, turn engine off and takeyour unit to the nearest Sears or other qualified service dealer.

Fig, 8

Fig. 9 ...............................

Chain Lubrication

Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all

times to minimize friction with the guide bar. Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil

will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating. Too little oil is evidenced by smoke, bar discoloration or pitch build-up.

Automatic Oiler

Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic gear driven oiler system. The oiler automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. As the engine speed

increases, so does the oil flow to the bar. The amount of

oil flowing to the bar and chain may be changed by turn-

ing the adjustment screw (D) with a small flat head screw-

driver as shown in Fig. 11. Turn the screw clockwise to

DECREASE oil flow and counterclockwise to INCREASE

the flow,

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Fig. 10

...................................... Fig. 11

FELLING

Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts, Notch cuts determine the direction the tree wil! fall.

WARNING: A retreat path (A)

and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 12.

A __AI mTM_L_II" If felling a tree on

NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching

v_,_,m,_,. _. sloping ground, the chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely

to roll or slide downhill after it is felled,

cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the loca-

tion of larger branches and natural lean of the tree

to determine the way the tree will fall.

should be planned

wwr'_u uuluu,a,_,.A, a tree that has been

IAh'A D_II I__|t_. Never walk in front of

notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree lengths away from your fe ow workers,

Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and

1.5 -,2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (Fig. 13).

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............................ Fig.13

Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. if the trunk is completely

cut through, control over the felling direction is lost.

___c Hinge

--F

B = direction of fall

A = retreat path

WARNING: Donotoutdowna

changing winds or if there is a danger to

property. Consult a tree professional.Do not

cut down a tree if there is a danger of strik-

ing utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts.

Fig. 12 ........

tree during high or

WARNING: Before making the !

the area for bystanders, animals or obstacles.

Insert a wedge or felling lever in the felling cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will

prevent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make sure no

bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree

before you push it over. Felling Cut:

1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut. Wedges also control

felling (Fig. 14).

WARNING: As the felling cut

hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave along retreat path (A). (Fig. 12)

final cut, always recheck

gets close to the

Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D) (Fig. 13).

Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower notch cut too deep into the trunk (Fig. 13).

The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide

enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible

(Fig. 13).

................. Fig. 14 ...........................................

, If the diameter of the tree is greater than the bar

length, make 2 equal length cuts-one from each side

of the tree directly in front of the notch cut as

described in Fig.13

After making cut#t insert a wedge into this cut, then

make cut#2 (Fig. 15). BE SURE TO AVOID THE

WEDGE WHEN MAKING CUT#2.

Cut 1

.................. Fig. 15 ...........................

LIMBING

First remove the limbs that are not supporting the fallen

tree (A) (Fig, 16) before bucking the tree into shorter length. When removing the non-supporting limbs make

sure that when cut they will not fall towards the operator or the saw, Once the tree has been bucked into shorter

length (see BUCKING), remove the supporting limbs (B), Atl supporting limbs under significant tension (C) should

be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the saw.

When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side.

1. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (over-

buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground (Fig, 17).

2, Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom

(underbuck) 1/3 diameter of tog to avoid splintering, Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 18),

3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diame-

ter of log to avoid splintering, Second, underbuck to

meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 19).

NOTE; The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use

a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log should be raised and supported by the limb

stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the

log being cut is securely supported,

..................... Fig. 18 ...........................

................. Fig. 16 ...............................

while standing on a tree trunk,

BUCKING

Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the tog when cut-

ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be sup-

ported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make a downward cut halfway through the log and then make the undercut. This will prevent the

log from pinching the bar and chain. Be careful that the chain does not cut into the ground when bucking as this causes rapid dulling of the chain.

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...........................Fig. 17 ...................

...................... Fig. 19 ........................

BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE

For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct posi-

tion for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 20). A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw

to the right of your body while cutting.

B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.

C. Keep weight on both feet.

Tr.AHTmn . While the saw is cut-

j,_,m ,,_,--.,_. ,.. ting, be sure the chain land bar are being properly lubricated.

.................... Fig.20

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the fre- quency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and system may only be

WARNING" TO prevent serious

= injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that

the unit cannot start.

performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase life and improve performance of your chain saw. This maintenance checklist is a guide for such a program.

Cleaning, adjustment, and part replacement may be required, under certain conditions, at more frequent intervals than those indicated,

MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

ITEM

CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS/

NUTS!BOLTS

CLEAN OR REPLACE THE AIR FILTER

REPLACE SPARK PLUG ......

REPLACE OIL AND FUEL FILTER

CLEAN, INSPECT SPARK PLUG,

ARRESTOR SCREEN AND MUFFLER

CHECK GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL, FUEL HOSES

CLEAN UNIT AND INSPECT DECALS

CHECK CHAIN BRAKE@ COMPONENTS

CLEAN GUIDE BAR GROOVE

CHECK FOR DAMAGED / WORN PARTS

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BEFORE EACH USE

AFTER

EACH USE

EVERY 10 HOURS

OF OPERATION

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

LUBRICATE SPROCKET TIP

CHECK FUEL MIXTURE

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REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN

A ICAUTION: Toensorethebarand

chain receive oil, ONLY

USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated in Fig. 2t,

NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain.

Make sure the Chain Brake s lever is pulled back into

the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 21), Remove bar retaining nuts (B, Fig. 22) with supplied multi-purpose

tool

2, Remove chain brake cover (C, Fig. 22) and outer

guide bar plate (I, Fig. 27) by pulling straight out (Fig,

22).

3. Slide bar off the two bar bolts (D, Fig. 23) and remove chain.

............... Fig, 21

1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (E, Fig,

24) pointing CLOCKWISE around loop.

2. Slip the chain around the sprocket (F) behind the clutch (G), Make sure the links fit between the sprock-

et teeth (Fig. 25).

3, Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the two

bar bolts (D, Fig. 23), Be sure adjusting tang (J, Fig. 23) is in lower adjusting hole of the bar.

4. Guide the drive links into the groove (H) and around the end of the bar (Fig. 25).

5. The chain will be tight so you will have to rotate the clutch clockwise by gloved hand so the chain engages the bar sprocket.

6. Replace the outer guide bar plate (I)so the bent edges (top and bottom) are directed away from the chain (Fig, 27).

7. lnstall the Chain Brake s cover (C, Fig. 27). Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar. Install the 2 bat" retaining nuts hand tight and follow instructions in Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.

NOTE: The guide bar retaining nuts are installed only

hand tight at this point because saw chain adjust- ment is required. Follow instructions in Saw Chain

Tension Adjustment.

................................... Fig. 22 .....

............................ Fig. 23 ...................................

.......................... Fig, 24

F H

............................. Fig. 25 .....................................

...... Fig, 27

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