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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
8 _ R8
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.352380
*
358.356180
358.356230
A fully assembled Unit
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
1..800-235..5878
_
ARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'_
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNfNGS
AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
Always Wear Eye Protection
CRRFTSMRN
2.3 cu. in./38cc 2-CYCLE
18" GUIDE BAR
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service Adjustments
• Repair Parts
• Table of Contents -
Inside Back Cover
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
i
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530-083046-
8/29/94
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 8 _ R8 Operator's Manual Model No. 358.352380 358.356180 358.356230 A fully assembled Unit CUSTOMER Always Wear Eye Protection ASSISTANCE CRRFTSMRN 1..800-235..5878 2.3 cu. in./38cc 2-CYCLE 18" GUIDE BAR GASOLINE CHAIN SAW ARNING: • Assembly •...
- Page 2 _11 ii SAFETY RULES iiiiii ii iiiii WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN. SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUST- ING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH,SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS.
- Page 3 i=1= ii1.1=111111 .¢1¢11111 i SAFETY RULES i iiiii iiii IHIII '1 =============== i..¢1 iii i1= OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combi- •...
- Page 4 i iiii SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN CONTROL Never Reverse The Left Hand Positions Stand To Of The Saw when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure 4. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand locked encirclingand your left thumb under the front handlebar.
- Page 5 CONGRATULATIONS o n your purchaseof a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Craftsman Gaschain Saw. I t hasbeen designed, engineered andmanufactured togiveyouthebestpossible d ependability andperformance. GUIDE BAR......18" Guide Bar Should youexperience anyproblems youcannot easily reme- CHNN ........Low Profile 3/8" Pitch dy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center Chrome Cutters /Department.
- Page 6 GUIDE BAR CAn_NA#" 2-CYCLE ENGINE ENGINE OIL OPERATOR'S MANUAL (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman and Chain Oil Separately TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Remove loose parts included with chain saw, • Slide guide bar out of cardboard liner.
- Page 7 innlr I IIIIIII ASSEMBLY WARNING: IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED ASSEMBLED, REPEAT ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE OPERATOR. GuideBar Mounting Bolt HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR Slotted end CHAIN SAW Guide Bar BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig.
- Page 8 [iJii [I ASSEMBLY iii inl • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag, release tip of • Pull guide bar forward untir chain is snug in guide bar guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- groove.
- Page 9 MIIH,,,H,,,,, H,,HUlnlnl n i nl i iiii ul ,i nl,,i,H OPERATION iiinl iiiii IIIII KNOWYOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. 17) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
- Page 10 i i i i i i i1,, i OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move ON/STOP switch to the "Stop" position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the "On" position. CHAIN OILER (Fig. 18) • Your chain saw will consume one tank of bar oil for Overcut Undercut each tank of fuel used.
- Page 11 i ii OPERATION - SAFETY ill| GENERAL SAFETY AVOID REACTIVE PINCH FORCES Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is sud- WARNING: denly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contact- IF SAW BECOMES PINCHED OR HUNG IN A ing a foreign object in the wood. This sudden stopping of LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT OUT.
- Page 12 i ]Nil I OPERATION i,iii i iii TREE FELLING ..=Felling Direction WARNING: IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY Felling CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. NOtch---.-..._, AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN...
- Page 13 i illll OPERATION- SAFETY UUlUlUUlll,lllll FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the wind - Check the balance - Check the lean - Don't cut on lean side Don't cut down wind Don't cuton weighted side WARNING: DO NOT CUT: -NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES...
- Page 14 ......OPERATION BUCKING BUCKING (Fig. USING A SUPPORT 25 & Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used as supports when bucking. (Fig. 23) TYPES OF CU'I-rlNG •...
- Page 15 OPERATION Pruning Procedure LIMBING PRUNING Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree. • First - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near the trunk of the tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree. • Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk until the limb falls.
- Page 16 SAE 30 not available, use a good quality 40:1 2-cycle AiR- oil until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil COOLED engine oi_ that has a recommended fuel mix output is automatically metered during operation. Your ratio of 40:1.
- Page 17 iiii iiiiiii OPERATION ii, ii1,1 STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Above 40 degrees, allow engine to run for approxi- mately 5 seconds, then push choke lever to off position • Move ON/STOP switch to the "Stop" position. and squeeze and release throttle lock and throttle trig- •...
- Page 18 CHART PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. INSPECT THE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED. (_) _,i,_r _ _--Jb_ C) Craftsman chain saw bar oil -18-...
- Page 19 Align the 30 ° fi_e holder marks parallel with the bar. SAE 30 oi! until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output is automatically metered during operation.
- Page 20 UlllUlU IInll CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES iiiiiiiii iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Move stope switch to the "STOP: position. • Place depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge. • File depth gauge with a flat file until it is level with the • Clean all saw dust and any other debris from the guide top of the depth gauge tool.
- Page 21 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,,,,,H (Fig. 44) CLEAN AIR FILTER CLUTCH DRUM AND SPROCKET (Fig. 43) A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance the engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR CLUTCH FOR WARNING: Always clean your air filter after 25 tanks of fuel or tO INSPECTION.
- Page 22 ii iii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES iiiii INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (IF INSTALLED) (Fig. 46) Pliers As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muf- fler and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.
- Page 23 i ii IIHIIII,,II,,H,I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN REPLACEMENT (Fig. 50 & 51) STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT NOTE: Reverse "Bar and Chain Assembly" to remove (Fig. 52, 53, 54, 55,56 & 57) the chain. • Move stop switch to the "STOP" position. WARNING: •...
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iiii • Remove the rope retainer screw and remove °. Twist and push pulley into starter housing. rema)ning rope. • Replace and tighten the pulley screw. • Move away from the fuel tank and melt the end of the rope to be installed.
- Page 25 ,,=r= H=f,=H= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIIIll II CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car- buretor. Please read all instructions and consultthe Troubleshooting section of this manual before beginning this process.
- Page 26 HH,, ,H,H = = =1 I H,HI,IHI=I¸ J IIIWll = II I= ,H= ,,= I=1= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .HHH= ADJUSTING PROCEDURE WARNING: IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT A CARBURETOR SETTING THAT IS TOO • Allow the warn engine to idle. LEAN (CLOCKWISE ADJUSTMENT •...
- Page 27 OF CHILDREN. specially blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as CRAFTSMAN No. 33500) to your fuel tank. GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS INTERNAL ENGINE If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time, Clean it thoroughly prior to storage.
- Page 28 nl nil = iii iiiniiiii iiiii inlnll iiii iiiii i inl ,i hill iiii iiiiiiiiii i =1 TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS ,i,i illl,l,i iiinl ii iii iiii TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. Engine will not 1.
- Page 29 REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAW- MODELS 358.352380, 358.356180, 358.356230 WARNING repairs, adjustments and maintenance not de- scribed in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service per- sonneL Part No. Re r, Part No. Description Part No. Oescr!pt!on Description..,, ,,, Screw 71-3619...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAW - MODELS 358.352380, 358.356180, 358.356230 Ref. Part No. Pa_ No. Description Ref. Part No. Descriptio n Description 530-047198 530-069403 530-015701 Flywheel Ass'y. Ignition Module Kit Roll Pin 530-015126 530-036986 Flywheel Key (tncL 29) Throttle Tdgger 530-037254 530-015816 Screw...
- Page 31 • REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAW - MODELS 358.352380, 358.356180, 358.356230 Carburetor Assembly WT-310 #530-035353 C arb I [Oa 1 Repair | Gasket Ref. Part No. Description 530-035203 ' Idle Speed Adj. Screw 530-035339 Idle Speed Adj. Spring 530-035164 Fuet Pump Gasket 530-035166 Fuel Pump Diaphragm 530-035172...
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- Page 35 ..........iiii ....i TABLE OF CONTENTS iiir ii iiiiii IIII Safety Rules ..............Operation ............... Product Specifications ........... Service and Adjustments ..........Customer Responsibilities ..........Storage ................. Warranty ................ Accessories ..............Trouble Shooting ............Repair Parts Ordering/Service ....... Back Cover Assembly ...............
- Page 36 CRRFTSMRN ® 2.3 cu. in./38cc 2-CYCLE 1 " GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.352380 358.356180 358.356230 A Nlty assembled unit Each Gasoline Chain Saw has its own model number. The model number for your unit wilt be found on a decal attached to the unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.