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Instruction
Manual
CRAFTSMA
2.8 cu.in./46cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350200
- 20 In. Bar
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
List
Espafio_
®
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
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530086539
8/1/01
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual CRAFTSMA 2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350200 - 20 In. Bar Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espafio_ ® 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...
- Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _ GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, _ubricated, and tuned-up according to the instruction manual, Sears witt repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- otioos ommended. Never modify your saw.
- Page 4 z'_ _____._= increase the chance of kickback. dBIJWAHNING: Avoid kickback which Follow manufacturer's chain sharp- can result in serious injury. Kickback ening and maintenance instructions. is the backward, upward or sudden for- Check tension at regular intervals, ward motion of the guide bar occurring but never with engine running.
- Page 5 with your r ight hand o nthe rear h an- bic inch displacement specified die when m aking bucking cuts. ANSi Bt75.1. Stand s lightly tothe left s ide ofthe Low-Kickback Chain saw tokeep your b ody f rom being i n Contoured Depth Gauge adirect line with the cutting chain.
- Page 6 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- tions t hrough prolonged use ofgaso- saw isequipped with atemperature lim- Iine powered hand t oots c ouId c ause iting m uffler and spark arresting screen blood v essel ornerve d amage inthe which m eets the requirements ofCalifor- fingers, hands, and joints o fpeopte...
- Page 7 KNOW YOUR S AW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref- erence, Front Handle Chain Adjustment...
- Page 8 Craftsman ward the front handle as far as pos- chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil sible. The chain brake must be disen- is not available, you may use a good gaged before cutting with the saw.
- Page 9 Iet s tarter rope snap back. H old t he CHOKE position). This will set the handle and letthe rope rewind stowty. fast id}e }ock to the start position. For c old weather starting, start theunit 3. Pult the starter rope quickly with your atFULL CHOKE;...
- Page 10 placed onthe ground with the engine saw at full throttle without a cutting running. load, unnecessary wear can occur. Place the saw onfirm ground. Grip t he • To avoid losing controt when cut is rear h andle with your right h and a nd complete, do not put pressure on the front handte with your l eft h and.
- Page 11 FELLING LARGE TREES • Be alert of signs that the tree is (6inches indiameter orlarger) ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen- The notch m ethod isused tofeIt l arge ing of the feIling cut, or movement trees. Anotch i scutonthe side ofthe the upper branches.
- Page 12 Overeutting begins onthetop side of Using a log for support 2 ndCut the log with thebottom o fthe saw against thelog. W hen o vercutting light d ownward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting t st Cut Undercutting invotves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the tog.
- Page 13 LIMBING • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way • Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own. through the bottom of the limb. This • Leave the larger limbs u nderneath cut will make the limb sag so that it fetted tree tosupport tree as you work.
- Page 14 • Once a year, replace the spark plug and air f ilter element and check guide bar a nd chain f or w ear. Anew spark plug a nd airfilter element assures • Guide proper air-fueI mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.
- Page 15 CHECK CHAIN S HARPNESS ment bar and chain decal located on Asharp c hain m akes wood c hips. A the chain saw. duIt chain m akes asawdust powder CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL and cuts s Iowty. See CHAIN SHARP- •...
- Page 16 INSPECT M UFFLER SPARK REPLACE SPARK PLUG ARRESTING SCREEN The spark ptug should be repiaced As the unit is used, carbon deposits each year to ensure the engine starts build up on the muffler and spark ar- easier and runs better. Spark plug gap resting screen, and must be removed should be .025 in.
- Page 17 speed after each t urn o fthe screw. The chain m ust not m ove a tidle speed. Carburetor adjustment iscritical and if done i mproperly can permanently damage the engine asweti asthe car- buretor, tfyourequire further assis- tance o rare unsure about performing this procedure, call o ur c ustomer sistance help line at1-800-235-5878.
- Page 18 Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where fuel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach sparks or open flames Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air from water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is especially blended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Aiways 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 I Move ON/STOP switch to ON. 1. ON/STOP switch in Engine will not start or will run STOP position.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate t. Oil tank empty, t. FiII oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2 Contact Sears Service. chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil ho_e 3 Remove bar and cIean.
- Page 21 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY vice center or caIt Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under RIOD: Any warranted part which is not Emissions ControI Warranty Parts List) scheduled for replacement as required is defective or a defect in the materials maintenance, or which is scheduled or workmanship...