Operator's Manual ® 55cc 2oCycie GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 316.350840 • • , , , CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manuaJ and foJJow aJJ safety ruJes and operinstructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our website: Estates, SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST [L 60179, U.S.A. www.sears.
Warranty Page 2 Safety Rubs Pages 3 OH and FueU Information Page Starting!Stopping Instructions Pages 15-21 TrouMeshooting Page 22 9 Specifications Page 23 Pages 1012 Repair Parts Pages 24 Pages 13 Operation ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Maintenance 8 and Repair 14 ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according operator's manual Sears will repair any defect in materia] or workmanship free of charge.
The purpose of safetysymbols isto attract your attentionto possibledangers,The safetysymbols,and their explanations, deserveyour careful attention and understanding, The safetywarningsdo notby themselves eliminate any danger,The instructions or warningsthey givearenotsubstitutes forproperaccidentprevention measures. SYMBOL SYMBOL MEANING MEANmNG inJury, NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
° Avoidacddentaistarting,Beinthe startingposition whenever pullingthe starterrope,Theoperatorandunit mustbein a staMepositionwhib starting.See Starting/Stopping Instructions, ° Beforeyoustarttheengine,makesurethe areaaround thesawis dear,Nevertryto startthe sawwhenthe guidebaris engagedina cut. Donotstartcuttinguntiiyouhavea clearworkarea, securefooting,anda piannedretreatpathfromthe fallingtree.
• Makesurethattheareain whichyouarecuttingisfree fromobstructions. Donot bt thenoseof theguidebar contacta Hog,branch,fence,or anyotherobstruction thatcouidbehit whib youareoperatingthesaw. • Alwayscutwiththeenginerunningatfullspeed.FuHy squeezethethrottbtriggerandmaintaina steadycutting speed. • Useonlythecorrectoriginalequipmentmanufacturer replacement bars,chainsandotherpartsandaccessories.Theseareavailablefroma Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
SAFETY AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
17 22 23 13 14 15 10 11 15 CHAroN SAW COMPONENTS SAFETY 1. 2. GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN 2. 3. 4. 5. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN CHAIN BRAKE' LEVER/HAND GUARD 3. 6. 7. 8. FRONT HANDLE STARTER HANDLE SPARK PLUG 9. 10. 11. 12. AIR CLEANER COVER STOP SWITCH SAFETY TRIGGER BAR OIL RESEVOIR CAP FEATURES LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN heirs siqnificantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kicRback, due to spedally designed depth gauges and guard links.
KICKBACKSPECiFiCS WARNING: K_CKBACK K okbaokoan head to dangerous ioss of control of the chain saw and result in serious Pinch SPECiFiCS Kickback Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched aiong the bottom or top of the guide bar. When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar, it may puii the saw forward, away from the operator cause of most accidents. KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood doses in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
OraLAND FUEL MmXmNG mNSTRUCTmONS To Obtain OHdand/or impropeHy mixed fueHare the main reasons for the unit not running property. Be sure to use fresh (Hess than 60 days rid) dean unHeaded fuel Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fueHioiHmixture. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.
IMPORTANT: Operate thisunitonly Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
STOPPmNG mNSTRUCTmONS 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to the idle speed. 2. Move the STOP switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 4). F E NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the Never of the chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and move the STOP switch up (Fig. 3, 4). STARTmNG A COLD ENGmNE To be sure to add the correctly mixed fuel to the fuel tank (A) and to add bar and chain oil to the oil tank (B). Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (C) before starting the unit.
BRAKE<_ showily and deHberateHy, Keep the chain from touching Activate the CHAHN anything; don't Hetthe saw tip forward. WARNmNG: stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest Authorized WARN, NG: nfcha'nd°es n°t Service Center for service. CHAIN 1. BRAKE TEST Mace saw on a dear, firm, fiat surface. 2. With the chain brake pulled back to the disengaged position, start the engine. 3. Grasp the rear handHe (A) with your right hand (Fig. 10). F_g. 8 4.
Feiiing is the term for cutting down a tree. Smaii trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usuaiiy cut in a singie cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree wiii faii. WARNING: 1 Never walk in front of m WARNmNG: atree that has been notched. When felling, keep at bast 2 tree lengths away from your fellow workers. Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (Fig. 13).
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. 1. Log supported aiong entire bngth: Cut from top (overbuck), being carefui to avoid cutting into the ground (Fig. 17). 2. Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom (underbuck) 1/3 diameter of Hogto avoid spiintering. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 18). 3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diameter of Hogto avoid spiintering.
IV]AmNTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, repHacement, or repair of the emission controH devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified service deabr. Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouHd aBo be a part of any seasonaH tune-up. NOTE: Maintenance, repHacement, or repair of the emission controH devices and system may onHy be performed by a Sears or other qualified service deabr.
REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REPLACING GUIDE . To ensure the bar and • chain receive oil, ONLY USE THE ORiGiNAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hob (A) as illustrated in Fig. 21. NOTE: WARNING: the saw chain. ! 2. Slip the chain around the sprocket (F) behind the clutch (G). Make sure the links fit between the sprocket teeth (Fig. 25). Remove chain brake cover (C, Fig. 22) and outer guide bar plate 0, Fig. 27) by pulling straight out (Fig. 22).
SAW CHAroN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNmNG: Ak, vays use protective gloveswhen handling the saw chain_ future adjustments Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during any cutting operation, will lengthen quickly. If saw chain is TOO LOOSE oF TOO TIGHT, the sprocket, bar, chain, and crankshaft bearings will wear more rapidly. Study Fig.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Check a Sears Service Center for repHacement of damaged or worn parts. NOTE: It is normaH for a small amount of oiHto appear under the saw after the engine stops. Do not confuse this with a HeaMngoiHtank. B • STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch functions properHy by moving the switch up to the STOP position. Make sure the engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • FueHTank - Do not use saw if fueHtank shows signs of damage or Heaks.
OraLFILTER SPARK NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug must be kept clean and properly gapped. 1. Take the bottom plate off then use a wire with a hook (A) and puii oii fiiter (B) from reservoir. Remove old fiiter and replace. 2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at Bottom of reservoir. PLUG 1. Push STOP switch up. 2. Remove top Cover.
STORmNGA CHAroNSAW Sprocket Tip Lubrication CAmmT(nN: _J v Never store a chain ] saw for (onger than 30( performing the foUowing proce° / warranty.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE: Chain Most guide bar probbms can be prevented merely by keeping the chain saw weHHmaintained, Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly.
CAUSE 1. Incorrect starting procedures ACTION 1. Follow instructions 2. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting 2. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other in the Starting/Stopping section 3. Fouled spark plug qualified service dealer 3. Clean/gap or replace plug 4. Empty fuel tank 4. Fi[[ fuel tank with properly mixed fuel 5. Primer bulb was not pressed enough 5. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times CAUSE 1. Fuel filter is plugged 2. incorrect [ever position ACTION 1.
Engine Type ................................................................................................................................................ Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................................................................................................................................. (55 cc)(3.36 cu in.) Idle Speed RPM ............................................................................................................................................
Engine Type ................................................................................................................................................ Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................................................................................................................................. (55 cc)(3.36 cu in.) Idle Speed RPM ............................................................................................................................................
Parts No, NUT 34 9014 30208 WASHER 67 9/82 310001 FILTER 31 B206 FLYWHEEL 35 908P 30201 BAFFLER 68 9/29 310004 9157 31020¸1 SEAL 36 9228 30217 MUFFLER 69 9SKKZY 4 9DB 62020¸1 BEARING 37 9SKKBY SCRFW 70 9/24 5 9SREB SCREW 38 921 31020 PLATE 71 9O70 31O0O2 6 9WFB 0 2 39 983 30201 SCREEN 72 9/29 310209 7 9072 31020 40 9082 310205 BAFFLER 73 90/3 3/020¸1 41 9017 3¸10204 COVER¸ 74 9252 310002 42 9/58 LOCKPLA_E 75 9/3¸1 310206 NUT 76 9043
California / EPA Emission Your Warranty ControJ Rights Warranty Statement and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, The EnvkonmentaH Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck and Co., are pHeased to expHain the emission controH system warranty on your 2005 and HatersmaHHoff-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new smaHHoff-road engines must be designed, buiUtand equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards.
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