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Craftsman C944.411372 Instruction Manual

2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-cycle 16 in. bar gasoline chain saw
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Instruction
Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
2.2 cu.in./36cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN SAW
Model No.
0944.411372
- 16 in. Bar
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Fran£ais
A
9
For Occasional
Use Only
¢_/
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
530163297
9/9/02

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 0944.411372 - 16 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Fran£ais For Occasional Use Only ¢_/ WARNING: Read and follow all Safety...
  • Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back Cover Service and Adjustments LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN _; GAS CHAIN SAW For one (1) year from tile 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.

  • Page 3: Carburetor Adjustments

    work, check with doctor before oper- dli WARNING: Always disconnect ating. spark plug wire when making repairs ex- • Do not start cutting until you have a cept for carburetor adjustments. clear work area, secure footing, and cause a chain saw is a high-speed especially if you are felling a tree, a woodcutting...
  • Page 4 standers. Use only C raftsman acces- \ __ _. !,_ Avoid Obstructions sories and replacement parts a srec- ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain s aw with care. • Keep u nit s harp a nd clean f orbetter and safer performance.
  • Page 5 • Keep w orking area free from obstruc- control. Don't let go. Grip the rear tions s uch asother trees, branches, handle with your right hand whether rocks, fences, stumps, etc. E liminate you are right or left handed. Wrap the oravoid a ny obstruction that y our fingers of your left hand over and...
  • Page 6 • Low-Kickback Chain: has met k ick- Centre. Take your unit to the place of pur- back p erformance requirements when chase or to your nearest Sears Service tested onarepresentative sample of Centre. chain s aws b elow 3 .8 cubic i nch dis- •...
  • Page 7 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your such regulations exist, you are legally saw is equipped with a temperature responsible for maintaining the operat- limiting muffler and spark arresting ing condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
  • Page 8 KNOW Y OUR S AW READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture r ef- erence.
  • Page 9 Craftsman pulling the front hand guard back to- chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is ward the front handle as far as pos- not available, you may use a good sible. The chain brake must be disen- grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to gaged before cutting with the saw.

  • Page 10: Starting A Cold Engine

    For c old weather starting, start theunit Pull the starter rope quickly with atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to your right hand until the engine warm upbefore squeezing the throttle starts. trigger. 5. Squeeze and release throttle trig- NOTE: DO NOT c utmaterial with the ger, allowing engine to idle.
  • Page 11 front handle with your left h and. Apply • To avoid losing control when cut is full t hrottle by fully d epressing the throttle complete, do not put pressure trigger. Activate the chain b rake byturn- saw at end of cut. ing your left w rist against the hand g uard •...

  • Page 12: Felling Large Trees

    FELLING LARGE TREES • As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it (6inches indiameter orlarger) down, and get away quickly on your The notch m ethod isused t ofell l arge planned retreat path. trees. Anotch i scutonthe side ofthe •...
  • Page 13 Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against tile log. When undercutting use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw up- side down to undercut.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    • Keep t he tree between you and the • Next make a second cut an overcut chain. all the way through the limb. • Remove larger, supporting branches • Finish the pruning operation by using with the cutting techniques described an overcut so that the stump of the inBUCKING...
  • Page 15 CHECK FOR DAMAGED Turn adjusting screw clockwise WORN P ARTS til chain solidly contacts bottom of Contact Sears Service Centre forre- guide bar rail. placement ofdamaged orworn parts. NOTE: Itisnormal forasmall amount ofoiltoappear under the saw after e n- gine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.

  • Page 16: Clean Air Filter

    After each use, ensure ON/STOP CHECK CHAIN BRAKE switch i sinthe STOP position, then • See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION clean a ll s awdust from the guide b ar section. and sprocket hole. CLEAN AIR FILTER Tomaintain guide b ar: A dirty air filter decreases the life and •...
  • Page 17 CLEANING THE SPARK 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. ARRESTING SCREEN Remove the cylinder cover. Cleaning is required every 25 hours of Pull offthe spark plug boot. Remove spark plug from cylinder operation or annually, whichever and discard. comes first. 1.
  • Page 18 CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be Tensioning R_ac_kk X moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment 5= Slide guide bar behind clutch drum observe all safety precautions. until guide bar stops against clutch chain must not move at idle speed.
  • Page 19 Run engine at least 5 min- cannot reach s parks oropen f lames utes after adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is especially blended with fuel •...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/STOP switch in 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not start or will run STOP position.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil h_adequate 1. Oil tank empty. . Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.

  • Page 22: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS questions regarding your warranty rights OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- and responsibilities, you should contact mental Protection Agency/Environ- your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at ment Canada and Sears Canada, inc., 1-800-665-4455. WARRANTY COM- are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    1-800-665-4455. WHERE TO GET sion related parts will be provided with- WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser- out charge to the owner if the part is un- vices or repairs shall be provided at all der warranty. EMISSION CONTROL Sears Canada service centers. Call WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, 1-800-665-4455.

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