Craftsman C944.414420 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual42cc/2.6 cu.in. 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAWModel No.C944.414420 - 18 in. Bar• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Parts List&

NOTE:DONOTcutmaterialwiththechoke/fastidleleverattheFULLCHOKEposition.STARTINGACOLDENGINE(orawarm engine after running out offuel)NOTE: In the followi

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip theroar handle with your right hand and thefront handle with your left hand. Apply fullthrottle by fully depressing

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 d

Overcutting UndercuttingUndercutting involves cutting on theunderside of the log with top of sawagainst the log. When undercuttinguse light upward pre

• Keep the tree between you and thechain.• Remove larger, supporting brancheswith the cutting techniques describedin BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.• Alway

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSContact your Sears Service Centre forreplacement of damaged or worn parts.NOTE: It is normal for a small amountof oil to

Aftereachuse,ensureON/STOPswitchisintheSTOPposition,thencleanallsawdustfromtheguidebarandsprockethole.Tomaintainguidebar:• MoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOP.• L

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

Tensioningo/Rack5. Slideguidebarbehindclutchdrumuntilguidebarstopsagainstclutchdrumsprocket.6. Removetheoldchain.7. Carefullyremovenewchainfrompackage

I_WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:• Allow the engine to cool, and securethe unit before storing or transport-ing.• Store chain saw

Warranty Statement 2 Service and Adjustments 17Identification of Symbols 2 Storage 19Safety Rules 3 Troubleshooting Table 20Assembly 7 Emissions State

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE_j. WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - ContinuedTROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYOi_ inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank.for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Conta

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ-mental Protection Agency/Environ-ment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc.,are pleased to explain the

1-800-469-4663.WHERETO GETWARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-vices or repairs shall be provided at allSears Canada service centres. Call1-800-469-4663. MA

_I.WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire when making repairs ex-cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-cause a chain saw is a high-speedwoodcutting t

standers.UseonlyCraftsmanacces-soriesandreplacementpartsasrec-ommended.Nevermodifyyoursaw.• Maintainchainsawwithcare.• Keepunitsharpandcleanforbettera

• Keepworkingareafreefromobstruc-tionssuchasothertrees,branches,rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Eliminateoravoidanyobstructionthatyoursawchaincouldhitwhilecut

• Low-KickbackChain:hasmetkick-backperformancerequirements whentested on a representative sample ofchain saws below 3,8 cubic inch dis-placement.Low-K

SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Yoursaw is equipped with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark arrestingscreen which meets the requirementsof California Cod

KNOW YOUR SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize you

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE_WARNING: Be sure to read thefuel handling information in the safetyrules section of this manual before youbegin. If you do not