Craftsman 358.34021 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 358.34021 Operator's Manual

2.0/12" 2.0/14" p.s. electric chain saw

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__A/RS
operator's r
manual
'
• Assembly
• Operation
Maintenance
• Repair Parts
MODEL
NO.
358.34021 - 2.0/12"
358.34031 - 2.0/14"RS.
z_WARNING:
.3arefully
read and follow
Safety
Rules,
Precautions
and
Operating
Instruc-
tions. Failure to do so can
result
in serious personal
injury.
SEAJ,_SI£RRF1"$M I:1 N ® l
2.0!12"
2.0f!4"P.S.
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS
THIS CHAIN
SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL
USE ONLY.
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Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial.No. of
your saw. These numbers
are located
on the starting instructions
decal.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers
for future reference°
Se___s,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Chicag(),
IlL 60684
U.S.A.
66572
- 2 ._-26685
- 1 - 26685
PRtNTED I N U. S. A.

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  • Page 1 __A/RS operator's r manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts MODEL 358.34021 - 2.0/12" 358.34031 - 2.0/14"RS. SEAJ,_SI£RRF1"$M I:1 N ® l 2.0!12" 2.0f!4"P.S. ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. ,H,,,U,, z_WARNING: Record in the space provided below the Model No.
  • Page 2 FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC CHAIN (Excluding Bar & Chain) For one year from date of purchase, Sears will repafr defects in material or workmanship in this elecldc chain saw st no ><:_ charge. This warranty excludes bar & chain, which are expendable parts and become worn during normat use.
  • Page 3 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK REDUCE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Kickback Is a dangerous reaction that can lead to ser[o us pe rso hal Injury, Do not rely only on the safety 1. Recognize that kickback can happen, With a basic devices provided with yoursaw.
  • Page 4 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued) Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can cause !hWARNING serious Injury. 3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, i11, upset;...
  • Page 5 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued) OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, 3. Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly lubricated. improperly adjusted, or not completely securely assembled. 4. Keep oil cap, screws and fasteners tight. 2.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW A, INTRODUCTION • Yoursaw has been designed with satetyin mind and includes the following features as standard _HG_UGE • KICK_X equipment: At.L • FORCE &_ -- Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Lo-Kick _) Low-KickbackChain (Xtra-GUARD") Handguard Z_ WARNING Thefollowing features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback, however, such features M_T£RIAI_...
  • Page 7 PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE A. GETTING READY 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARE- 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: FULLY.YourOperator's Manual hasbeen developed a. Protective Gloves. to helpyou prepare your saw for use and to unders- b. V=Inch wrench or equivalent. tand itssafe operation: It is important that you read c.
  • Page 8 TURN AOJfJST{NGSCREW_K_'_II COUNT_RCLGCK_/9_ISE • Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback Guide Barand a Low-Kickback Chain designed to help reduce kickback. • Always use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and low-Kickback chain specified foryour particular ADJUS_"ING PIN }iDLE EIARCLAMP NUTS saw, when replacing these parts. ICAUTION:J Wear protective gloves when hand- Figure 8 ling oroperaUng your saw.
  • Page 9 /t_WARNING AOJUSTING I Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw I from the power source before adjusting chain I tension. TURN TUR_ 1, Hold the tip ofthe Guide Bar up and turn the Adjust- ing Screw clockwisejust until the chain does not sag TO T_HTIEN TO LOOSEN TENSION...
  • Page 10 USING YOUR A. CONTROL DEVICES Understanding the control devices on your saw [s The Trigger Switch startsor stops the motor and is an Important part of learning how to properly and located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is safely operate the unit.
  • Page 11 USING THE POWER SHARP ® SYSTEM (MODEL 358.34031 Model 358.34031 is equipped with a Power Sharp® Sys- • Replace the sharpening Stone when a new tem that will perform approximately 80% of the sharpening Power Sharp '_ chain is installed. The sharpen- necessary for the saw chain.
  • Page 12 r=AP=_ r =L|NI,t M Hequiredafter every 3rdto 5th suPPoRT FLATSiDE ....time thePower Sharp ® System is used to correctthe OF FILE HOLDER side l_lates and depth gauges. ONTOP OF _-X_ i ROUND FILE NOTE: If abrasive materials such as rocks, nails, sand, or.dirt are contacted by the chain, the side DEPTHGAUGE plates should be checked more often.
  • Page 13 TYPES OF CUTTING A. BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1. IMPORTANT POINTS a. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, prastics, BEGIN CUTT[NG WITH THE SAW masonry, non-wood, building materials; etc. FRAME UP AGAINST THE LOG. b. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
  • Page 14 • j a. Ify0iJ know the direction of fall: 1.) Make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of fall. 2.) Cut alt the way through. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away OFFALL "_-j:J quickly on your planned retreat path.
  • Page 15 BUCKING ISTCUTPRESSURESIDE Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT POINTS 2ND CUT a. Cut only one log ata time. 2ND CUT b. Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp .---+ pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator.
  • Page 16 /_.kWAHNIN_ SUPPORT (Fig ure 31 ): DO not stand on the log being cut. The cut potion a. In area A: will roll down hill. 1.) Undercut ; 13of the way through the log. 2.) Finish with an overcut. b. Inarea B: t,) Overcut, 1/3 of the way through the log.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE A good maintenance program of regular inspec- tion and care will increase the service life and Avoidacmdental starting, Always unplugthe sawfrom| help to maintain the safety and performance of the power source befor_ cleaning or performing any] Z_WARNING your saw. maintenance to the saw or when not in use.
  • Page 18 ling thechain;Thechain canbesharp enough to -___OUN D FILE cut you even though it may be too dull to cut OF FILE HOLDER DEPTH CUTTER wood. GAUGE 1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE T?_P " PLATE • Sharpen the chain when: SIDE PLATE Wood chips are small and powdery, Wood c_ips made by the saw chain should be Figure 38 about the size of the teeth of the chain.
  • Page 19 C. CHAIN REPLACEMENT bar will damage the chainan d make cutting more difficult, 1.) Replace the chain when cutters or links break. Replace the guide bar when: 2.) See your Sears Service Centerto replace -- the inside groove of the guide bar rails is and sharpen individual cutters to match worn, your chain.
  • Page 20 GRASP THRUST WASHER WITH PLIERS BEVELEDWASHER CURVES "_ .4_. AWAY FROM POWERHEAD POWERHEAD Flgure 47 Figure 48 STORAGE When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days always: 4. Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth, or 1.
  • Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Read and follow all safety rules and precautions{pages 3, 4 and 5)before servicing your saw. CAUSE TROUBLE REMEDY Oil inadequate for bar 1, Oil tank empty, 1. Fill oil tank, page 8. and chain lubrication 2. Contact Sears Service Center. 2.
  • Page 22 358.34021-2.0/12" 358.34031-2.0/14"PS MODEL (3583403_) co.l_ MODEL -_ ,_,_.
  • Page 23 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST--- MODEL 358.34021-2.1/12" • 3 58.34031-2.1 [14"PS PART QTY. DESCRIPTION PART QTY. DESCRIt:q'ION Screw-Oil Pump Mtg, (35834031) 15496 Housing -Motor 26448 Line - Pump to Bar Pad (35834031) 21048 Drive- C_utch 25458 Oil Pump Assembly 10525 ,Drum - Clutch •...
  • Page 27 Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and OperaUng Instructions. in serious personal injury, page Failure to do so can result SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ....-......3, 4&5 PREPARATION ............3, 4 & s Wear personal protective gear --gloves; safety footwear;...
  • Page 28 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Chain Saw. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

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