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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
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Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.351080-18"
358.351160-16"
358.351180-18"
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
1-800-235-5878
HOURS (CST)
Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun. 10 a,m.-
7 p.m.
l_k
WARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
AND
FOLLOW
ALL
WARNINGS
AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT
IN
SERIOUS
INJURY.
CRAFTSMRN"
Always Wear Eye Protection
CRRFTSMRN°
2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE
2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE
2.6 cu. in/42cc 2-CYCLE
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
530-083360-1-08/4/95
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Operator's Manual Model No. 358.351080-18" 358.351160-16" 358.351180-18" CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 HOURS (CST) Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 10 a,m.- 7 p.m. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN WARNING: RESULT INJURY.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
• Do not handle or operate s chain saw when you are fatigued, ilt, or upset,or if you havetaken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You mustbe in goodphysicalcondition and mentallyalert.Chainsaw work isstrenuous. If you have any conditionthat m_ht be aggravatedbystrenuous work,check with your doctorbeforeoperating a chainsaw. - Page 3 OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injuryto the operator, helpers,bystandersor any combina- tionof these persons may resultfrom one-handedopera- tion.A chain saw is intendedfor two-handeduse. • Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
- Page 4 REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that kickback can happen. understandingof kicl_ack,you can reduce the element of surprisewhichcontributes to accidents. * Never let the moving chaincontact any object at the tip of the guide bar. Figure2. . Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches,rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Figure3.
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Page 5: Warranty
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the owner's manual Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in matedal or workmanship. - Page 6 Safety Rules... 2 Product Specifications ... _ ... 5 Warranty ... 5 Accessories ... 6 Operation ... 8 Customer Responsibilities ... :17 Accessories ... 6 Air Filter ... 20 Bar and Chain Oil ... 10 Bucking... 15 Carburetor Adjustments ... 25 Carton Contents ...
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Page 7: Carton Contents
• You may use the opened packing material as a work sur- face. CARTON CONTENTS ONLY • Fuel/Oil Mix (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately FueVOi! Mix (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately • After removingthe contentsfrom the carton, check parts againstthe Carton Contents. -
Page 8: Operation
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW(Fig. READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Compare the illus- trations with your unitto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof the various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain CRRFTSNRN " Throttle Lockout Rear Handle... -
Page 9: Chain Oiler
• :,k! HOWTO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW STOPPING YOUR ENGINE ' Move on/stop switch to the "Stop"position. , If engine does not stop, pull b_uechokeknob out fully. CHAIN OILER (Fig. 7) • The chain oiler provides continuouslubricationto the chain and guide bar. Be sure to figthe bar oil tank when you fillthe fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl, oz.). -
Page 10: Bar And Chain Oil
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommendyou use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. if Craftsmanbar oil is not available, you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntilyou are able to obtain Craftsman brand,The oi! outputis automati- cally metered during operation.Your saw will use approxi-... -
Page 11: Starting
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move on/stopswitch to the "Stop" position. • if engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY FOOT- WARNING: WEAR, SNUG-FITTING 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 THE "CARBURETOR... - Page 12 • 7:i GENERAL OPERATION • cut wood only. Do not cut metal; plastics;masonry; n on- wood building materials;etc. • Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreignobject.Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary. • Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Evena sma!lamount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increasethe pos- sibilityof kickback.
- Page 13 TREE FELLING WARNING: IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, 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 AND USE A FELLING WEDGE AND MAUL oHAMMER) TO FORCE THE FELLING CUT PEN.
- Page 14 FELLING SAFETY Check the wind - Don't cut down wind I_IL DO NOT CUT." 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.
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Page 15: Bucking
BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13) • Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pressure downward. -
Page 16: Limbing
':.! PRUNING AND LIMBING Pruning is removingbranches from a standing tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree. LIMBING (Fig. 17) • Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to supportthe tree as you work. -
Page 17: Customer Responsibilities
PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED. LUBRICATION CHART @Bar Oil ®Bar Sprocket Fill Cap Lube (D Craftsman chain saw bar oil ® Craftsman bar sprocket lube CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE Before t After ... 1 ... BEFORE CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS The followingdamaged/worn parts should be referred to your Sears Service Center. -
Page 18: Chain Adjustment
• If chain is too loose, refer to =Chain Adjustment." Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- wise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Retighten bar clamp nuts. Figure 20. SHARPENING CHAIF_ure20 : ,.r£:.._i (Fig. -
Page 19: Guide Bar Maintenance
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 1 FULL VtEW I SIDE VIEW I 1 FRONT VIEW 1 File Holder "-Guide Figure 23 Inside_ Figure 24 File Holder Figure 25 Cutters Same 2e°o , Remove Damage Side Plate Figure 26 Figure 27 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Conditionswhich requireguide bar maintenance: •... -
Page 20: Air Filter
AFTER CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS • Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. • Wipe off the unit with a clean dry cloth, EVERY 5 HOURS CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and increases fuel consumptionand harmful emis- •..,J sions,... -
Page 21: Fuel Filter
REPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 33, 34 & 35) The fuel filter shouldbe replaced after each season,Never operate your saw without a fuel filter. Be careful not to damage fuel line while removingthe fuel filter. • Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceedingwith this step. •... -
Page 22: Service And Adjustments
• CHAIN REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Wear ndling chain.The chain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen It is not moving. It is normal for a new chain to stretch.Because of this initial stretch during the first 15-30 _hin.ut_.s of oPeration you should recheck your am tension _uentty tenslon as requlred, See chaintensionsection. -
Page 23: Starter Rope
• If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment." Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjustingscrew1/4 turn clock- wise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Retighten bar clamp nuts. Bar Clamp Adjusting Nuts Figure 43 STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT (Fig. - Page 24 • Pull out 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in the pulley. • Carefully turn the pulley two complete turns clockwise, keeping the rope againstthe notchto wind the spdng. • While holding the pulley ratchet, pull the excess rope through the starter rope hole.While holding tension on the rope, let rope slowlyrewind into the housing.
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Page 25: Carburetor Adjustments
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improper- ly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all instructions and consult the Trouble Shooting section of this manual before begin- ning this process. If the engine does not operate according to these instructions adjusting steps, do not use the uniL For further assis- tance, please call our customer assistance hotline at... - Page 26 ADJUSTING PROCEDURE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T" • Allow the warm engine to idle. • Adjust the Idte Speed until the engine continuesto run withoutstallingand withoutthe chain moving, - Turn clockwise to increase engine speed ff engine stalls or dies. - Turn countemlockwiseto slow engine down and!or to keep the chain from turning.
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Page 27: Storage
5 minutes after adding sta- INJURY bilizer to allow the stabilizerto reach the carburetor. CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is specially blended with fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting Points
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE Engine wilt not start or 1. Fuel tank empty. will onlyrun only for a 2. Engine flooded. few secondsafter 3. Spark ptug not firing. starting. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requiresadjustment. 6. -
Page 29: Repair Parts
Nut-Bat Mounting 530-037803 C4utchCover 530-014949 C_tch Ass'y. 53O*015611 Clutch Washer 53O-O47O61 Clutch Drum Ass'y. w/Bearing 530-015907 Washer REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAINSAW- MODELS 358.35108, I_Getlptkm Part No. 530-016109 530--069611 Bar Adju_ng Kit w/Screw & Retainer 53O-O38238 Plate-Bar Mounting 530-015905 Screw 530-02g850... - Page 30 SEARS CHAINSAW-MODELS _Ref. _ Part No, DNcdpt_on , • ' !. + 530-031163 Bar Wrench 2. °_ s30-037733 Foam-Nr Filter 53O-016101 S30-047604 Air F_er Housing 530-069722 (Ir_. 12 & 13) 530-019217: Ca_. Gasket 530-0158101 Screw & s30-047az4 r>30-01s034...
- Page 31 ... _ ." .H REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAINSAW- MODELS 358.35108, Ref, 358.35116, 358.35118 PartNo, Description 5.30-0,38318 LimlterCap-I-ligh 530-038317 Lirnil_rC._ow 530--035399 Carburetor Repair Kit ( • Indk_atesContents)
- Page 32 Co. Service Center and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOL- LOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT- =GASOLINE CHAIN SAW" • MODEL NUMBER - 358.351080 - 18" PARTS ° PART NUMBER = PARTDESCRIPTION YourSears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service unitsnationwide staffedwith Sears trained tech- nicians..,professional technicians specifically trained on Sears...