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Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Page 2 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21
Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Troubleshooting Page 22
Oil and Fuel Information Page 9 Specifications Page 23
Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Repair Parts Page 24
55cc 2-Cycle
Operation Pages 13 - 14 Spanish Pages 27 - 52
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No. 316.350850
WARRANTY STATEMENT
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW
For one y
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Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Page 2 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21 Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Troubleshooting Page 22 Oil and Fuel Information Page 9 Specifications Page 23 Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Repair Parts Page 24 55cc 2-Cycle Operation Pages 13 - 14 Spanish Pages 27 - 52 GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 316.350850 WARRANTY STATEMENT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one y
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- • When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher SYMBOL MEANING whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their should be available. must be in a stable position while starting. See explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- • Always move at least 10 fee
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- • When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher SYMBOL MEANING whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their should be available. must be in a stable position while starting. See explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- • Always move at least 10 fee
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free using the saw. SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. • Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembl
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free using the saw. SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. • Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembl
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK SPECIFICS 6 KNOW YOUR SAW Pinch Kickback Kickback can lead to 17 WARNING: dangerous loss of Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched 4 1 control of the chain saw and result in serious along the bottom or top of the guide bar. or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar, it may pull one standing close by. Always be alert. the saw forward, away from the oper
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK SPECIFICS 6 KNOW YOUR SAW Pinch Kickback Kickback can lead to 17 WARNING: dangerous loss of Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched 4 1 control of the chain saw and result in serious along the bottom or top of the guide bar. or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar, it may pull one standing close by. Always be alert. the saw forward, away from the oper
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix: IMPORTANT: OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for in a well-ventilated Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels WARNING: unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 outdoor area. Carbon the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less (called gasohol
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix: IMPORTANT: OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for in a well-ventilated Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels WARNING: unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 outdoor area. Carbon the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less (called gasohol
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Activate the CHAIN WARNING: BRAKE® slowly and 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to F the idle speed. deliberately. Keep the chain from touching C anything; don’t let the saw tip forward. E 2. Move the STOP switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 4). L If chain does not NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the lever of the WARNING: stop, turn engine off chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and a
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Activate the CHAIN WARNING: BRAKE® slowly and 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to F the idle speed. deliberately. Keep the chain from touching C anything; don’t let the saw tip forward. E 2. Move the STOP switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 4). L If chain does not NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the lever of the WARNING: stop, turn engine off chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and a
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. FELLING Never walk in front of WARNING: 1. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (over- a tree that has been Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a (Fig. 17). lengths away from your fellow workers. single cut.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. FELLING Never walk in front of WARNING: 1. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (over- a tree that has been Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a (Fig. 17). lengths away from your fellow workers. single cut.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN sion control devices and system may be per- Perform these required maintenance procedures at the fre- Always use protective formed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. To ensure the bar and quency stated in the table. These procedures should also WARNING: CAUTION: gloves when handli
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN sion control devices and system may be per- Perform these required maintenance procedures at the fre- Always use protective formed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. To ensure the bar and quency stated in the table. These procedures should also WARNING: CAUTION: gloves when handli
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS A new saw chain CAUTION: stretches, requiring CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Always use protective adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal Check a Sears Service Center for replacement of dam- WARNING: gloves when handling with a new chain, and the interval between aged or worn parts. the saw chain. future adjustments will lengthen quickly. NOTE: It is normal f
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS A new saw chain CAUTION: stretches, requiring CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Always use protective adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal Check a Sears Service Center for replacement of dam- WARNING: gloves when handling with a new chain, and the interval between aged or worn parts. the saw chain. future adjustments will lengthen quickly. NOTE: It is normal f
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Sprocket Tip Lubrication OIL FILTER SPARK PLUG STORING A CHAIN SAW NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug Never store a chain The sprocket tip on must be kept clean and properly gapped. CAUTION: CAUTION: 1. Take the bottom plate off then use a wire with a hook saw for longer than 30 your new saw has 1. Push STOP switch up. (A) and pull oil filter (B) from res
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Sprocket Tip Lubrication OIL FILTER SPARK PLUG STORING A CHAIN SAW NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug Never store a chain The sprocket tip on must be kept clean and properly gapped. CAUTION: CAUTION: 1. Take the bottom plate off then use a wire with a hook saw for longer than 30 your new saw has 1. Push STOP switch up. (A) and pull oil filter (B) from res
