Craftsman 944411363 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

0944,411363 - 16 in, Bar

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Fran_;ais

For Occasional Use Only C_

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions 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

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

530163296 3/5/04

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 19

identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 20 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 22 Assembly 7 Parts List 24 Operation 8 French 26

Maintenance 14 Parts & Ordering Back Cover Service and Adjustments 17

LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN _ GAS CHAIN SAW For one (f) year from the date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc,, will repair or

replace free of charge at Sears option parts which are defective as a result of materials or workmanship.

COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE: If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial application the warranty is void.

This warranty does NOT cover:

1. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as chain, chain bar, starter rope, spark plugs, and filter.

2. Pro-delivery setup, installation of guide bar and chain.

3. Customer neglect; operating Chain Saw without proper fuel mixture or operat- ing Chain Saw without lubrication.

Warranty service is available by returning the Gas Chain Saw to the nearest

Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while

this product is in use in Canada. This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit

legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an

implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause

WARNING! This chain I _

serious or even fatal injury.

ear protection, eye protec- Always wear appropriate I _

tion and head protection.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bartip with anyobject

should be avoided; tip contact maycause the guide bar to

• move suddenly upward andbackward, which may causeso* rious injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

Measured maximum kick* back value without chain

brake for the bar and chain

combination on the label.

_I.WARNING:Alwaysdisconnect

sparkplugwirewhenmakingrepairsex- ceptforcarburetoradjustments.Be- causeachainsawisahigh-speed

woodcuttingtool,specialsafetyprecau- tionsmustbeobservedtoreduceriskof

accidents.Carelessorimpreperuseof

thistoolcancauseseriousinjury.

PLANAHEAD

• Restdcttheuseofyoursawtoadult

userswhounderstandandcanfollow

thesafetyrules,precautions,andop- eretinginstructionsfoundinthis

manual.

•Wearprotectivegear.Alwaysuse steel-toedsafetyfootwearwithnon- slipsoles;snug-fittingclothing;

heavy-duty,non-slipgloves;eyepro-

tectionsuchasnon-fogging,vented gogglesorfacescreen;anapproved safetyhardhat;andsoundbarriers

(earplugsormufflers)toprotectyour hearing.Regularusersshouldhave

hearingcheckedregularlyaschain

sawnoisecandamagehearing.

Hearing i SafetyHat

Protection_i.A Eye

Snug i_1-_ Protection

Clothing Gloves Fitting- I__l_i.,_ Heavy Duty

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry;

they can get caught in moving parts.

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

running.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)

away from the work area when start-

ing end using the saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or

if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If

you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check

with doctor before operating.

• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate with one hand. Seri- ous injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended for two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a well- ventilated outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.

• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.

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

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

• Hand carry saw only when engine is stopped. Carry with muffler away from body; guide bar & chain project- ing behind you; guide bar preferably

covered with a scabbard.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not

completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, chain brake, or other parts im- mediately if they become damaged,

broken, or are otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service per- formed by a qualified service dealer except the items listed in the MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is

released. For correction, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

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

• Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened.

• Nonconforming replacement compo- cents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces-

sedes and replacement parts as rec- ommended. Never modify your saw.

• Maintainchainsawwithcare.

• Keepunitsharpandcleanforbetter andsaferperformance.

• Followinstructionsforlubricatingand changingaccessories.

•Checkfordamagedparts.Beforefur- _heruseofthechainsaw,aguardor

otherpartthatisdamagedshouldbe carefullycheckedtodeterminethatit willoperateproperlyandperfomqits

intendedfunction.Checkforalignment

ofmovingparts,bindingofmoving

parts,breakageofparts,mountingand anyotherconditionsthatmayaffectits operation.Aguardorotherpartthatis damagedshouldbeproperlyrepaired

or replaced by a Sears Service Centre

unless otherwise indicated elsewhere

in the instruction manual.

• When not in use, chain saws should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of 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.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame in areas where fuel is mixed or

poured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area

and use an approved, marked con- tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from

fueling site before starting.

• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on

dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly

remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry

well ventilated space where fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can

result in serious injury.

Kickback Path

_, J__ Avoid _,_uctions

Clear The Working Area

_WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback

is the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the

wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in

loss of chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an

object at the upper tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause the

chain to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. The

result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the

moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sud- den stopping of the chain results in a

reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to

move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven

straight back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of

the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stop- ping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of

the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kick- back, you can reduce the element of

surprise which contributes to acci- dents.

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

• Keepworkingareafreefromobstruc- tionssuchasothertrees,branches,

rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Eliminate

oravoidanyobstructionthatyour sawchaincouldhitwhilecutting.

•Whencuttingabranch,donotletthe guidebarcontactanotherbranchor

otherobjectsaroundit.

• Keepsawchainsharpandpropedy

tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan

• Position your left hand on the front

increasethechanceofkickback.Fol- lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening

andmaintenanceinstructions.Check tensionatregularintervals,butnever

withenginerunning.Makesurechain

brakenutsaresecurelytightened.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-

• Do not overreach. You could be

speed.Ifthechainismovingata slowerspeed,thereisgreater

chanceofkickbackoccurring.

• Useextremecautionwhenreenter-

• Do not cut above shoulder height. It

ingacut.

• Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe tipofthebar(plungecuts).

•Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor

fallintochain.

• UsethespecifiedReduced-Kickback

GuideBarandLow-KickbackChain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material

to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at a time.

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

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing

against wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use metal to hold the

cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left of the saw

underside Thumb on ill,j>

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

zt _

4m WARNING: The following fea-

tures are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this dangen Do not rely only on safety devices. Follow all safety rules to help

avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

• Front Hand Guard: designed to re-

• Position of front and rear handlebars:

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-

handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wrap the

fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar.

Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked.

handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear han-

dle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to the left side of the

saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.

anced on both feet. drawn or thrown off balance and lose

control. is difficult to maintain control of saw

above shoulder height.

duce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

designed with distance between han- dles and "in-line" with each other. The

spread and "in-line" position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resis-

tance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

signed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback dan-

ger zone. This type bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce

the number and seriousness of kick- backs.

_-_-_ t Elbow

Never reverse hand positions

• A good, firm grip on the saw with

both hands will help you maintain

control. Don't let go. Grip the rear

Tip Guide Bar

_ Small Radius

Large Radius [ ._ Tip Guide Bar

• Low-KickbackChain:hasmetkick-

backperformancerequirements whentestedonarepresentative sampleofchainsawsbelow3.8cu-

bicinchdisplacement.

Low-Kickback Chain

_,_ longated Guard Link

CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE

• Chain Brake: designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback,

_WARNIN_: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS_ SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU INTHE EVENT OF A KICK*

BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action

which throws the bar and rotating chain

backand uptoward the operator. Kick- back can be caused by allowing contact

of the bar tip in the danger zone with any

hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along

the top of theguide bar. This action may

push the guide bar rapidly back toward

theoperator. Either of these eventa may

cause you to lose control of the saw

which could result in serious injury or

even death, DO NOT RELY UPON ANYOF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY

AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK.

Reduced-kickback guide bare and low- kickback saw chains reduce the chance

and magnitude of kickback and are rec-

ommended, Your saw has a low kick-

back chain and bar as original equip- ment, Repairs on a chain brake should

Computed kickback an£11e(CKA) Table

MODEL P/N

C944.411363 71-36596

Contoured Depth Gauge

deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually

ride into Cutter

BAR

be made by an authorized Sears Ser- vice Centre. Take your unit to the place

of purchase or to your nearest Sears Service Centre.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking

guide bar up and back toward operator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury. Do not

rel_( exclusively upon safety devices burlt into your saw.

_WARNING: Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents

angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in

accordance with CSA (Canadian Stan- dards Association) standards. When purchasing replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to the

lower CKA values. Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user, high-

er values indicate more angle and high- er kick energies. Computed angle repre- sented indicates total energy and angle

associated without activation of the chain brake dunng kickback. In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer op- erating environment for the user.

The following guide bar and chain com- binations meet kickback requirements

of CSA 2162.1 & Z62.3 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar

and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and

may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

CHAIN P/N chain brake

71-3629 19°

CKA without

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-

tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-

linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause bloodvesselornervedamageinthe

fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople

pronetocirculationdisordersor abnormalswelling.Prolongedusein coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood

vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy

people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas numbness,pain,lossofstrength, changeinskincolorortexture,orloss

offeelinginthefingers,hands,or joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi- brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe

avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users

whooperatepowertoolsonacontinu-

alandregularbasismustclosely monitortheirphysicalconditionand

theconditionofthistool.

SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your saw is equipped with a temperature

limiting mumer and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements

of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of Cali-

fornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington re- quire by law that many internal com- bustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate

a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operat- ing condition of these parts. Failure to

do so is a violation of the law. Refer to CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE in the MAINTENANCE section.

STANDARDS

CSA Z62.1-1995 "Chain Saws - Oc- cupational Health and Safety" CSA Z62.3-1996 "Chain Saw Kick-

back Occupational Health and Safety"

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list. Model C944,411363

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar tool

• 2-cycle engine oil (bar oil not included) Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged, please call

14_00-235-5878.

NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank.

Your unit has been factory tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a result you may smeU gasoline or find a drop of oil/fuel residue on the muffler when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; no assembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the

location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

Chain Hand Guard --_. Front Handle

Adjustment Too, r_ __/

_1 Starter Rope

Chain Switch

,__Pr_er

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle Cylindir Cc,_"_ _

k_ _S!I ON/StOP

Lockout.-/-LYZI17

Rear _ _'_ d= Adjusting _ P_"_ J Chain Handle _'_. /0_0_ Screw _ Direction

i z,Fj_i€

/_ "_'_-'--_'_"_ Chain Brake / _ S rocket

Throttle Choke Chain '_ Nuts Guide Bar _r HPole Trigger Knob Brake Chain Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en- gine speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the

throttle trigger. This feature prevents

you from accidentally squeezing the

trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pull-

ing the CHOKE/FAST iDLE LEVER out

fully for cold or refueled starting. The

choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The 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. The

chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pull- ing the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during first 30 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension fre-

quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sec_on.

_WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the

muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

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