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Operator's Manual
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55cc 2oCycie
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No. 316.350840
• SAFETY
CAUTION: Before using this
• ASSEMBLY
product, read this manuaJ and
, OPERATION
foJJow aJJ safety ruJes and oper-
instructions.
, MAINTENANCE
, PARTS LIST
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, [L 60179, U.S.A.
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9096-31B204 date(J2/04)
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Warranty Page 2 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15-21 Safety Rubs Pages 3 8 TrouMeshooting Page 22 OH and FueU Information Page 9 Specifications Page 23 Starting!Stopping Instructions Pages 1012 Repair Parts Pages 24 Operation Pages 13 14 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according to the operator's manual Sears will repair any defect in materia] or workmanship free of charge. This warranty exclude
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The purposeofsafetysymbolsistoattract youratten- SYMBOL MEANING tiontopossibledangers,The safetysymbols,and their explanations, deserveyourcarefulattention and under- standing,The safetywarningsdo notby themselves eliminate any danger,The instructions orwarningsthey givearenotsubstitutes forproperaccidentprevention measures. SYMBOL MEANmNG inJury, NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow aii
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° Avoidacddentaistarting,Beinthestartingposition ° When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher whenever pullingthestarterrope,Theoperator andunit should be available. mustbeina staMeposition whibstarting.See ° Always move at bast 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site Starting/Stopping Instructions, before starting saw, ° Before youstarttheengine, makesuretheareaaround When re-fueling, turn the engine off and allow the saw to thesawisdear,Nevertryto startthesawwhenthe cool in a non-combust
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• Makesurethattheareainwhichyouarecuttingisfree using the saw. fromobstructions. Donotbt thenoseof theguidebar • Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not contacta Hog, branch, fence,oranyotherobstruction leave the engine running unattended. thatcouidbehitwhibyouareoperating thesaw. Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build- • Alwayscutwiththeenginerunningatfullspeed.FuHy ing where fumes may' reach an open flame or spark. squeeze thethrottbtriggerandmaintain astea
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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 MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • ON/OFF CONTROL •SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ON / START / RUN Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • ON/OFF CONTROL OFF OR STOP READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNIN
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7 17 15 22 13 14 23 10 11 15 SAFETY FEATURES CHAroN SAW COMPONENTS 1. GUIDE BAR 2. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN heirs siqnificantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kicRback, due to 2. SAW CHAIN spedally designed depth gauges and guard links. 3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW 3. CHAIN SAW ADJUSTMENT SCREW It is normal for a new chain saw chain to stretch after the first 30 min- 4. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN utes of use. Check the tension of the chain 5. CHAIN BRAKE' LEVER/HAND GUARD reguhrly to ensure the
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KICKBACKSPECiFiCS K_CKBACK SPECiFiCS Pinch Kickback WARNING: K okbaokoan head to dangerous ioss of Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched control of the chain saw and result in serious 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 When pinched aiong he top of the guide bar, it may push cause of most accidents. the guide bar rapidiy back toward the operator. KICKBACK may occur when the NOS
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To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix: OraLAND FUEL MmXmNGmNSTRUCTmONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with OHdand/or impropeHy mixed fueHare the main reasons for unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 the unit not running property. Be sure to use fresh (Hess fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel than 60 days rid) dean unHeaded fuel Follow the instruc- tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing tions carefully for the proper fueHioiHm
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IMPORTANT: Operate thisunitonly Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels WARNING: 0naweDventHated outdoor area. Carbon (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can monoxide exhaust fumes can be UethaU in a attract moisture which leads to separation and forma- confined area. tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. To avoid Never operate the saw engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied WAR N _ N G: without the bar
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STOPPmNG mNSTRUCTmONS 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to F the idle speed. E 2. Move the STOP switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 4). NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the Neverof 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 F_g.3 (A) and to add bar and chain oil to the oil tank (B). Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (C) before starting the uni
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BRAKE<_ showily and deHberateHy,Keep thechainfrom touching WARNmNG: Activatethe CHAHN anything; don't Hetthe saw tip forward. stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest Authorized WARN, NG: nfcha'nd°es n°t Service Center for service. CHAIN BRAKE TEST 1. 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. With your Hefthand, hoHdthe front handHe
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1 Never walk in front of m WARNmNG: atree that has been Feiiing is the term for cutting down a tree. Smaii trees up notched. When felling, keep at bast 2 tree to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usuaiiy cut in a lengths away from your fellow workers. singie cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree wiii faii. 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) WARNING: (Fig. 13). and cl
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When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. 1. Log supported aiong entire bngth: Cut from top (over- buck), 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 diame- ter of Hogto avoid spiintering. Second, underbuck to meet first cut and avoid
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IV]AmNTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, repHacement, or repair of the emis- sion controH devices and system may be per- Perform these required maintenance procedures at the fre- formed by a Sears or other qualified service deabr. quency 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 onHybe IAIAO_|M_ld'_, To prevent serious performed by a Sears or other qualified service
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REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Always use protective] . To ensure the bar and WARNING: gloves when handling • chain receive oil, ONLY / the saw chain. J USE THE ORiGiNAL STYLE BAR with the oil ! passage hob (A) as illustrated in Fig. 21. 1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (E) NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 24}. saw chain. 2. Slip the chain around the sprocket (F) behind the 1, Make sure the Chain Bra
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SAW CHAroN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNmNG: Ak,vaysuse protective gloveswhen handling thesaw chain_ future adjustments will lengthen quickly. Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important and If saw chain is TOO must be checked before starting, as well as during any LOOSE oF TOO cutting operation, TIGHT, the sprocket, bar, chain, and crank- Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw shaft bearings will wear more rapidly. Study chain will result in improved cutting performance and pro-
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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Check a Sears Service Center for repHacement of dam- aged 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 B with a HeaMngoiHtank. • 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.
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OraL FILTER SPARK PLUG 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 1. Push STOP switch up. (A) and puii oii fiiter (B) from reservoir. Remove old fiiter and replace. 2. Remove top Cover. Disconnect the wire connector 2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the Bottom
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STORmNG A CHAroNSAW Sprocket Tip Lubrication CAmmT(nN: Never store a chain ] _J v saw for (onger than 30( performing the foUowing proce° / warranty. Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recom- mended after 10 hours of use or once a The Lube Gun (not (nduded) (s recommended for app(y(ng grease to the guide bar sprocket tip, The Lube Gun is 2, Start the enq(ne and (et (t run until the un(t stops to equipped with a needHe nose tip which is necessary for remove fueH-from carburetor, the efficient appH
