Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product C944.414460 Sears
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Sears Canada, Inc., T oronto, O ntario M5B 2B8 46cc/2.8 cu. in. 2 -Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW W ARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Instruction Manual 530164939 3/12/04 Model N o . C944.414460 - - - 18 in.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty Statem ent 2 Identification of Symbols 2 Safety R ule s 3 Assembly 7 Operation 7 Maintenance 14 Service and Adjustments 17 Storage 19 Tr oubleshooting T able 20 Emission.
3 SAFETY RULES W ARNING : Always di sconne ct spark plug wire when making repai rs ex- cept for c arburet or adjustments. Be - cause a chai n saw is a hi gh-speed woodcutting tool, spec i al s afety precau- tions must be obs erved to reduce ri sk of acci dents.
4 S Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance. S Follow i nstructions for lubricating and changing accessories. S Check for damaged part s. Before f ur - ther use of the chain saw , a guar d or other part that is damaged s hould be carefully c hecked to determine that it wil l operate properly and perform its intended function.
5 increase the chance of kickback. Follow manufacturer’s chain sharp- ening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals, but never with engi ne running. Make sure chain brake nuts are securely tightened. S Begin and continue cutting at full speed.
6 Low-Ki ckback C hain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kic kback Force And A llows Wood T o Graduall y Ride Into Cut ter CHAIN BRAKE & CKA AN GLE S Chain Brake: designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback.
7 local e where such regulation s exis t, you are legall y responsi ble for maintaini ng the operat i ng condi tion of these parts. F a i l u r et od os oi sav i o l a t i o no ft h el a w . Refer to C USTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES T ABLE in th e MAINTENA NCE section.
8 ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/ST OP SWITC H is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTT LE TRIGGER controls en- gine speed. THROTTLE LOCK - - OUT The THROTTLE LOCK - - OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle tr igger . This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger .
9 Never use engine or carburetor clean- er products in the fuel tank or perma- nent damage may occur . See the ST ORAGE section for addition- al information. CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back to- ward t he front handle as far as pos- sible.
10 Starting could require many pulls de- pending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine still fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESH OOTING T ABLE or contact your Sears Service Centre. CHAIN BRAKE W ARNING : If the b rake ban d i s worn t oo thin i t m ay break when the chai n brake is triggered.
11 S The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the t errain as the tree is li kely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. S Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction. These conditions include: S The wind direction and speed.
12 IMPO RT ANT POINTS S Cut only one log at a time. S Cut shattere d wood very care fully ; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward operator . S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another person to hol d the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot.
13 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBI NG AND PRUNING W ARNING : Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar w hen limbing or pruning. Al- lowing such contact can result in seri- ous injur y .
14 MAINTENANCE Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Inspect and clean un.
15 1. Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The chain should rotate freely . Chain Adjus tment T ool (Bar T ool) Guide Bar Chain Br ake Nuts Ad justing Screw 2. Loosen chain brake nuts until they are finger tight against the chain brake.
16 LUBRICA TION Bar Oil Fill Cap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un- der the OPERA TION section. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
17 Outlet Cover Exhaust Outlets Exhaust Outlets must face chain brak e (bar side) of chain saw 9. Inspect the muf fler gasket and re- place i f damaged. 10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gas- ket and muff ler using muf fler bolts. TIghten until secure.
18 Adjustm ent located on Chain Brake Inside vi ew of Chain Br ake 5. Tur n adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until adjusting pi n just touches the stop. 6. Slide guide bar behind cl utch drum until gui de bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
19 STORAGE W ARNING : Perfo rm the following steps after each use: S All ow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before st oring or transport i ng. S Store chain saw and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, el ectric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
20 TROU BLE SH OOTING T AB LE TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engin e will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. ON/ST OP switch in ST OP positi on. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firi ng. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor .
21 TROUBLESHOO TING T ABLE - - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain m oves at idle speed. 1. Idle speed requir es adjustment. 2. Clutch r equir es repair . 1. See “Car buretor Adjustment” i n the Servic e and Adjust ments Secti on. 2. Contact Sear s Serv ice ( see bac k cov er).
22 U . S. EP A / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMIS SION CONTROL WARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRA NTY RIG HTS AND OB- LIGA TIONS : The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency/Environm ent Cana- da and Sears Canada, Inc., are pleased to explain the emissions t he emissi ons control sys tem war ranty on your year 2002 - - 20 04 smal l off- - road en - gine.
23 be provided at all Sea rs Canada service centres. Call 1-800-469-4663. MA INT E - NANCE, RE PLA CEMENT AND R E - P AIR OF EMISSION RELA TED P ARTS : Any Sear s Canada app roved replacement part use.
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