Sears C944.414460 Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Check For Loose, Worn Parts

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

Fill in dates as you complete	Before		After	Every Every	Service
regular service	Use		Use	5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly	Dates
Check for damaged/worn parts		n
Check for loose fasteners/parts		n
Check chain tension		n
Check chain sharpness		n
Check guide bar		n
Check fuel mixture level		n
Check guide bar and chain oil		n
Inspect and clean unit & decals			n
Check chain brake				n
Clean guide bar groove				n
Clean air filter				n
Clean/inspect muffler and spark				n
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter				n
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS			S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel
The warranty on this unit does not cov-			tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
er items that have been subjected to			S Oil Tank -- Do not use saw if oil tank
operator abuse or negligence. To re-			shows signs of damage or leaks.
ceive full value from the warranty, the			CHECK FOR LOOSE
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
			FASTENERS AND PARTS
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
			S Chain Brake Nuts
will need to be made periodically to
			S Chain
properly maintain your unit.
			S Muffler
S Once a year, replace the spark plug,
			S Cylinder Shield
air filter element, and check guide bar
			S Air Filter
and chain for wear. A new spark plug
			S Handle Screws
and air filter element assures proper
			S Vibration Mounts
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine
			S Starter Housing
run better and last longer.
			S Front Hand Guard
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
			CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Centre for			WARNING: Wear protective
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount			gloves when handling chain. The
of oil to appear under the saw after en-			chain is sharp and can cut you even
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a			when it is not moving.
leaking oil tank.			Chain tension is very important.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP			Chains stretch during use. This is es-
switch functions properly by moving			pecially true during the first few times
the switch to the STOP position.			you use your saw. Always check
Make sure engine stops; then restart			chain tension each time you use and
engine and continue.			refuel your saw.
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