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Operator's
Manual
2,6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350880
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espar_ol,
p, 27
CRRFTSMRN*
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before first use of this product.
For answers
to your questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-7
pm, Mon-Sat;
Sun, 10 am-7
pm
•
1-800-235-5878
<Hoo,olisted areCentraITime)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
545186811
Rev. 1 6/15/08
BRW
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 35088 - 18 in. Gas Chainsaw
- Page 1 Operator's Manual 2,6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350880 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol, p, 27 CRRFTSMRN* Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product.
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Page 2: One Year Full Warranty
Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outiet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossibIe). - Page 3 Kickback Path nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use onty Craftsman acces- sones and replacement parts as rec- ommended. Never modify your saw.
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Page 4: Maintain Control
• Keep saw chain sharp and properly _ILWARNING: Avoid kickback tensioned, A loose or dull chain can which can resuIt in serious injury. increase the chance of kickback, Fol- Kickback is the backward, upward or low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. -
Page 5: Kickback Safety Features
• Position your l eft h and o nthe front Low-Kickback Chain handlebar soitisinastraight tine Contoured Depth Gauge with your r ight hand o nthe rear handle when m aking bucking cuts. deflects kickback force And allows Never reverse right and lefthand longated Guard Link positions forany type ofcutting. - Page 6 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your This unit is not equipped with an anti- vibration system and is intended for saw is equipped with a temperature occasional use only. limiting muffler and spark arresting SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
- Page 7 Front Hand Guard Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Chain Muffler Lever CRAFTSMAN° Bar Oil FilI Cap Sprocket Hole Starter Housing Fill Cap PdmerBulb CylinderCover Chain Chain Throttle ) Direction Lockout Rear of Travet...
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Page 8: Before Starting Engine
For maximum guide bar and chain life, the front handle as far as possible. The we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oit chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw. is not available,... - Page 9 CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER _ILWARNING: Do not attempt to throw or drop-start the chain saw, oil iF HALF Doing so witt put the operator at risk of serious injury due to loss of controI of ITm . / FULL the chain saw. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When puIIing the starter rope, do not...
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Page 10: Chain Brake
CHAIN B RAKE Hotd the chain saw approximately inches (35 cm) above a stump or other _b'WARNING: If the brake band is wooden surface. Reiease your grip on worn too thin it may break when the the front handle and use the weight of chain brake is triggered. - Page 11 TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger) _II, WARNING: Check for broken or The notch method is used to fell large dead branches which can fall while cut- trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall.
- Page 12 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, Use a wedge to remove pinched use wedges to open the cut if necessary to contro_ the direction of fail. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or ptastic wedges, but never steel or iron Turn saw OFF and use e plastic or wedges.
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Page 13: Limbing And Pruning
(Refer tothe illustrations below for • Watch out for springpoles. SpringpoIes your first a nd second cut) are smalt size limbs which can catch • Your first c utshould extend 1/3 o fthe the saw chain and whip toward you or diameter ofthelog. -
Page 14: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Filt in dates as you complete Before After Ever Every Service regular service 5 hrs 25 hrs. Yeady Dates Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension i_"... - Page 15 Guide Adjusting Wheel Bar Knob TIGHTEN Lift lever on bar knob and turn counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen 6. Push lever on bar knob down to re- bar clamp. turn lever to closed/locked position. _4_WARNING: Failure to push lever on bar knob down to closed/locked position could result in serious person- al injury or damage to your chain saw.
- Page 16 CHECK CHAIN BRAKE After each use, ensure ON/STOP See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION switch is in the STOP position, then section. clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. CLEAN AIR FILTER To maintain guide bar: CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gaso- •...
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Page 17: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. Replace the spark arresting screen breaks occur. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull offthe spark piug boot. Spark Exhaust 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder Arresting Out{et and discard. Cover 5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket... -
Page 18: Chain Replacement
TO SHARPEN CHAIN: Hook Angle 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP 0025 inch position. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN TENSION section. Right Corner Sharpen cutters. • To sharpen the cutters, position Too Much Hook Angle Squared Off the rite hoIder level (90 o) so that it rests on the top edges of the... - Page 19 The correct replacement bar a nd chain isaiso specified onadecaI located on the chain s aw. See your S ears Service Center tore- place a nd sharpen individual cutters onyour chain. TO REPLACE CHAIN: 1. Move O N/STOP switch tothe STOP position.
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Page 20: Fuel System
Run engine at cannot reach sparks or open flames least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. coo_ed) is blended with fue_ stabilizer, • Store chain saw with al_ guards in... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/STOP switch in 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not start or will run STOP position. - Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY t. Chain tension too 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the Chain does not Maintenance Section move when en- tight. 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover) gine is acceler- ated adjustment 3.
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Page 23: Warranty
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS You are responsible for presenting your OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- small off-road engine to a Sears autho- mental Protection Agency/California rized repair center as soon as a problem Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- exists. Warranty repairs should be com- buck and Co., U.S.A., are pieased to pleted in a reasonabie... -
Page 24: How To File A Claim
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have ranty maintenance or repair on emis- any questions regarding your warranty sion related parts will be provided with- rights and responsibilities, you shoutd out charge to the owner if the part is contact your nearest authorized ser-... -
Page 25: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS 8EARS CHA_NSAW MODEL 358350880 _1 WARNING repairs, ad}ustments maintenance _3oL described Operator's Manual must pelfolmed by qualified Bentice pe_sonne!. Part NO. Description Fief Part Description Fief¸ Part Description 54bU2/[01 Cover LZl'Clutch starter pulse 530071927 Tngger/Looko_t 530071966 530150000 Assy A_ustSorew 545011906 Covel Hand!e... - Page 26 REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAt NSAW MODEL 358350880 8 ¢o ! WARNING repairs, ad}ustments maintenance described the Operator's M_nual must pelfolmed by qualified sewice pe_sonneE Part NO Description part Description 545006007 Kit Muff_el (Incl 25,26,27,28) 530016153 SOFW 530057942 Baokplate M u_ff(er 530099232 Modu!e Ignition...