Craftsman C944.411363 Instruction 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

WARNING! This chain I _

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

serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate I _

ear protection, eye protec-
tion and head protection.

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.

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.

_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

Fitting- I__l_i.,_ Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

i

• 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.

3

• 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

increasethechanceofkickback.Fol-
lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening

andmaintenanceinstructions.Check
tensionatregularintervals,butnever

withenginerunning.Makesurechain

brakenutsaresecurelytightened.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull
speed.Ifthechainismovingata

slowerspeed,thereisgreater
chanceofkickbackoccurring.

• Useextremecautionwhenreenter-

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

Thumb on ill,j>

underside

_-_-_ t Elbow

ed

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

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.

• Position your left hand on the front
handlebar so it is in a straight line

with your right hand on the rear han-
dle when making bucking cuts.
Stand slightly to the left side of the

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

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.

• Do not overreach. You could be
drawn or thrown off balance and lose

control.

• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw

above shoulder height.

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-
duce the chance of your left hand

contacting the chain if your hand
slips off the front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars:
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.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
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.

_ Small Radius

Tip Guide Bar

Large Radius [ ._
Tip Guide Bar

• Low-KickbackChain:hasmetkick-
backperformancerequirements

whentestedonarepresentative
sampleofchainsawsbelow3.8cu-

bicinchdisplacement.

Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

_,_ longated Guard Link

deflects kickback
force and allows
wood to gradually

ride into Cutter

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

BAR

MODEL P/N

C944.411363 71-36596

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.

CKA without

CHAIN P/N chain brake

71-3629 19°

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

k_ _S!I ON/StOP

Chain Switch

,__Pr_er

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle Cylindir Cc,_"_ _

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.