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_ IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
Operator's
Manual
CRAFTSMRN"
Model No.
358.351080-18"
358.351160-16"
358.351180-18"
Always Wear Eye Protection
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
CRRFTSMRN°
1-800-235-5878
HOURS (CST)
2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE
Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun. 10 a,m.- 7 p.m.
2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE
3._
2.6 cu. in/42cc 2-CYCLE
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
READ THE OPERATOR'S
• Assembly
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND • Operation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• Customer Responsibilities
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
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SAFETY RULES WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTflNG TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE TIIE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. • Do not handle or operate s chain saw when you are Hearing Hat Safety Protect
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,-. SAFETY RULES OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious ORDER injuryto the operator,helpers,bystandersor any combina- • Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears tionof these persons may resultfromone-handedopera- Service Center withthe exceptionof the itemslistedinthe tion.A chain saw is intendedfortwo-handeduse. "Customer Responsibilities" section of this manual.For • Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated o
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k SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN CONTROL • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands Ha ! Under Side Of when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4. _ Handlebar A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain controlof the saw. Keep the fingersof your left hand encir- | Elbow cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar.Keep _Locked "'_ your righthand completely around the rear handle whether lstand you are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight withthe
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saw. It has been designed, 7:. GUIDE BAR: ............... 16" engineered and manufactured to give you the best possi- 18" ble dependability and performance. CHAIN: ........................ Low Profile 3/8" Pitch Should you experience any problems you cannot easily Chrome Cutters remedy, please contactyour nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department or callthe 1-800 number listedon the front DISPLACEMENT: ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules...................................................................... 2 Service and Adjustments................................................ 22 Product Specifications .........................._............................ 5 Storage............................................................................ 27 Warranty ............................................................................ 5 Trouble Shooting Points ..........................................
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CARTON CONTENTS MODEL 358.351080.18" ONLY • n EXTRA CHAIN _ Fuel/OilMix (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar Operator's Manual Extra Chain and Chain Oil Separately MODEL 358.351160- 16" MODEL 358.351180 - 18" _:_ ? i Cha,n Saw j__ .! FueVOi! Mix (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar Operator's Manual and Chain Oil Separately TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SERVICE • Afterremovingthe contentsfrom the carton, check parts againstthe Carton Contents. • Torque Wrench (optional)- Reference torque
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* OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW(Fig. 6) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Compare the illus- trations with your unitto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationof the various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Front Hand_( Handle Starter Rope Handle On/Stop Switch Chain Primer CRRFTSNRN " BarOil FillBar Starter Fill Cap Housing CylinderCover Throttle Lockout Adjusting Screw Rear Handle CHAIN TRAVEL DIRECTION CRRFTSMRN" Guide Bar T
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• :,k! OPERATION CHOKE/FAST IDLE SPEED HOWTO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW • The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the chokelever outfully for cold or refueled engine starts. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Squeezing the throttletrigger will release the chokeand ' Move on/stop switch to the "Stop"position. fast idle settings.If the throttletrigger is squeezed acci- , If engine does not stop, pullb_uechokeknob out fully. dentally during starling, it will be necessary to reset throttleadvance by pullingcho
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OPERATION . JP BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FUEL STABILIZER Fuel stabilizeris an acceptablea.ltemativein minimizingthe WARNING: formation of fuel gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabiliz- BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING er to gasoline infuel tank orstorage container. Alwaysfol- INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES towthe fuel mix ratiofound on the stabilizercontainer. Run SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. engineat teast5 minutes afteradding stabilizerto allow the stabilizerto reach the car
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OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Position / • Move on/stopswitch to the "Stop" position. • if engine does notstop, pull blue chokeknob outfully. Full ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY FOOT- _ WARNING: On/Stop WEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING, AND EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD PROTECTION @ DEVICES WHEN OPERATING A CHAIN SAW. THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED, REFER TO Figure. 10 THE "CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS" SEC- TION FOR CORRECTION. STARTING A WARM ENGINE AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUFFLER. •
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OPERATION • 7:i ,.,,, ,, ............ ii • Never cut with engine at partialspeeds. GENERAL OPERATION TIPS • Begincuttingwith the saw chassisagainst the log. • cut wood only.Do not cut metal; plastics;masonry; non- • Keep engine at full throttleduringcuttingprocedure. wood building materials;etc. • Allow the chain to cut for you;exert only lightdownward • Stopthe saw if the chain strikesa foreignobject.Inspect pressure. If you force the cut,damage to the bar, chain, the saw and repair or replace
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OPERATION TREE FELLING WARNING: IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND Top i g CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, Notch _ Felling._ Direction _2" 1 S_I_ AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SAW cut AND USE A FELLING WEDGE AND MAUL Bottom oHAMMER) TO FORCE THE FELLING CUT Notch PEN. THE WEDGE WILL HOLD THE Cut /3 _ Buttress FELLING CUT OPEN ALLOWING YOU TO REMOVETHE SAW. KEEP EVERYON
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OPERATION SAFETY FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the wind - Check the lean - Check the balance - Don't cut down wind Don't cut on down side Don't cut on weighted side .... i DO NOT CUT." I_IL WARNING: - NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILDINGS. - IF YOU DO NOT KNOW TH E DIRECTION OF TREE FALL. - AT NIGHT. - DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW, STRONG WIND, ETC. • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,itcan snap and falltoward the operator, • Check for broken or dead bra
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OPERATION BUCKING BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16) Anotherlog or a stand, suchas a sawhorse, may be used Bucking is cuttinga fallen tree to the desired log size. as supportswhen bucking. • Area A - Undemut 1/3 of the way throughthe log. TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13) - Finish with an ovetcut, • Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the • Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way throughthe log. bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light - Finish with an undercut. pressure downw
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':.! OPERATION PRUNING AND LIMBING PRUNING PROCEDURE • Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near Pruningis removingbranchesfrom a standing tree. the trunk of the tree. Limbingis removing branchesfrom a felled tree. • Cut 2 - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk until the limb falls. Keep out of the way of the fairing limb. LIMBING (Fig. 17) • Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of • Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top. • Leave the larg
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H , .:i = CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regularservice Every Every Yearly Service Dates Before t After Use Use 5 Hrs. 25 Hrs. C"eck fordamaged orworn pa.s v" ! ,/ 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 ,,u v" Replace spark plug R'ep'i'ace f ,er .........
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • If chain is too loose, refer to =Chain Adjustment." Loosen Toolsrequired: bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- • Rat fife wise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Retighten • .025 depth gauge bar clamp nuts. Figure 20. • 4.5mm round file & file holder Conditionswhich indicatethe need for chain sharpening: • Reductionin size of wood chips.The size of the wood Guide Bar chip wil! decrease as the chain gets duller until it becomesmore likea
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE (Fig. 28 & 29) 1 FULL VtEW ] Conditionswhich requireguide bar maintenance: • saw cuts to one side orat an angle. • saw has to be forced through the cut. • inadequate supply of oilto the bar and chain. Check the conditionof the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened, A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cuttingdifficult. I SIDE VIEW I 1FRONT VIEW 1 • Move on/stop switch to the "Stop _position. • Remove bar and chain from saw. File Hol
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i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER USE EVERY 25 HOURS CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS INSPECT MUFFLER AND • Clean the unit usinga dampcloth witha mild detergent. SPARK ARRESTOR SCREW.INSTA,LEO) • Wipe off the unit witha cleandry cloth, s the unitis used, carbondepositsbuild up onthe muffler EVERY 5 HOURS and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 30) removed to avoid creatinga fire hazard oraffectingengine A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the perfor
