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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you complete regularservice
C"eckfordamagedorwornpa.s
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check chain tension'
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar'condition
Check guide bar lube
Clean unit & labels
Clean air filter
CleaWinspect spark arrestor screen & inspect muffler
Replace spark plug
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unitdoes notcover items that have
been subjected tooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceive
fullvaluefrom the warranty,the operatormustmaintainunit
as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properlymaintain your unit.
All adjustmentsinthe=Service andAdjustments"sectionof
this manual should be checked at Ieast once each season,
• Once a year, replacethe sparkplug, replaceair filter ele-
ment and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new
spark p{ug and a clean/new air filter element assures
properair-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better
and last longer.
• Followthe maintenance schedulein this manual.
WARNING:
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT FOR
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
INSPECTTHE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE DAM-
AGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS
AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS ARE IN
PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED.
LUBRICATION CHART
@Bar Oil
®Bar
Sprocket FillCap
Lube
(DCraftsman chain saw bar oil
® Craftsman bar sprocket lube
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BEFORE USE
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
The followingdamaged/worn parts should be referred to
your Sears Service Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear
underthe saw after engine stops.Do not confuse thiswith
a leakingoiltank.
• On/Stop Switch ensure on/stop switch functionsprop-
erly by moving the switch to the =Stop" position and
assurethat engine stops, then restart your engine and
continue.
o_Fuel Tank - discontinue use of chain saw ff fuel tank
show signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank - discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
• Chain Catcher- replace chain catcher if bent, cut, or
damaged in any way,
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS
• BarClamp Nut
• Chain
• Muffler ... .
• CylinderShield
• AirFilter
° ClutchDrum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• VibrationMounts
° StarterHousing
• Handguard
CHAIN TENSION (Fig. 19 & 20)
Use the screwddver enid of the bar tool to movechain
aroundthe guide bar.
• If chaindoesnot rotate, it is tootight - slighttyloosenpar
clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise.Retighten bar clamp nuts.
• If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guidebar.
Figure19.
Sag
Figure 19