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Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual

2.3/16" av & 2.3/16" av ps gasoline chain saws
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.IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
operator's
manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
MODEL
NO.
358.355061-
2.3/16"AV
358.355071-
2.3/16" AV PS
al_ WARNING:
Carefully
read
and
follow
_lfety
Rules, Precautions and
Operating Instructions, FailUre
to do so can result in serious
SF_/ -RS RRFT$1qR
2.3/16" AV
2.,3/16" PS. AV
GASOLINE CHAIN SAWS
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are tocated on the starting
instructions
decal.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future •reference.
530-066646-_19688
Sea,_,
Ro(_btlok
and
Cx x, Chicag(),
IlL 60684
U.S.A.
-
@Sears,Roebuckand Co., 1988,,

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  • Page 1: B.starting Instructions

    .IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away operator's manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts MODEL 358.355061- 2.3/16"AV 358.355071- SF_/ -RS RRFT$1qR 2.3/16" AV PS 2.3/16" AV 2.,3/16" PS. AV GASOLINE CHAIN SAWS al_ WARNING: Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of Carefully read follow...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ULL ONI_ Y rARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHA (Excluding Bar, Chain, Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope) For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up your 2.3 AV or 23 RS. AV gasoline chain saw accOrdingt_ the _pemting maintenan_e Inst_u_ti_ns in the _perat_r_s manua_ Sears wi_ repair defects in malaria_s _r w_rkmansh ip in _is gesotine chain eaw at no charge.

  • Page 3: Special Safety Section

    SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION =l, ii ,,,,m,,= ,, = REDUCE CHANCE GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK KICKBACK Kickbackisa dangerous reactionthat can/eadtosedous 1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce with your saw.
  • Page 4 ... iii iiii lira,,,, ,,,, ,,, ..,, UlmllllllH i I I, ,I SPECIAL + SAFETY SECTION (continued) iilll WARNING Because a chain is a high-speed w0od-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed toreducethe dsk of personal accidenls.Carelessor impmper useean cause sedous personal injury.
  • Page 5 i,,i • ,i,, I,l,I OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Do not operate a chain saw thst is damaged, im- Keep the vibration isolators in good condition. properly adjusted, or not completely and securely Periodically inspectisolators for tear,ripsor separationof assembled. the rubberportionfrom the metalmountings,Have your 2.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR CHAIN A. INTRODUCTION Yoursaw has been designed with safetyin mindand includesthefoltowing features asstandard equipment: --Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Lo-Kick ®) -- Low-Kickback Chain (Xtra-Guard ®) Spark Arrestor Muffler Shield -- Handguard -- Anti-Vibration System _IL WARNING The following feature,sam included on yoursewto help reduce the hazard of kickback, however,such features Figure5 will not totally eliminate th is dangerous reaction.

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Saw For Use

    PREPARING YOUR FOR USE ....,,,,, 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: GETTING READY' a. Protective gloves. 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'SMANUAL b. Approved, market fuel container CAREFULLY. c. One gallon regular unleaded gasoline YourOperator's Manualhasbeendevelopedtohelp d, 8 oz. (1/2 pt.), 2-cycle, engine oil you prepare yoursaw for use and to understandits e.

  • Page 8: Chain Tension

    j CAUTION: JMake sure that the tabon the bottom of the fuel tank isaligned inthe slot provided inthe fan housing. See inset, Figure 8, & Hold theGuide Bar againstthesaw frame and install the Bar Clamp Housing. 9. Secure the Bar ClampHousing withthe Bar Clamp Nut, finger tight only.TightenBar Clamp Nut after chainistensioned.
  • Page 9 .J,,, ...,, ..,.,..i _, =i=afii= li iii ; ,,=,,=ii,ii" ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ..p.,,, I=UELING YOUR ENGINE 3, USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: 1. FUEL SAFETY {16parts gasolineto I part oil.) a. Use only recomreended fuel reixtures. b. Mixand pour fuel outdoorsandwherethereare no sparks or flames.

  • Page 10: Preoperation Checks

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii III.H III I '1_- Ii i , ,,,,,,111 i i BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT 2. HOW TO FILL THE OIL TANK a. Turn saw on its side with oil cap up. Figure • The guide bar and cutting chain require con- b.
  • Page 11 ,,,,IH, H Hllll • _ • • • I • " =,iNhmTI STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to "Specifications" for location of controls.) BASIC PROCEDURE .o.h.o...,.,,.,,g., F handwhilepullingstarter j_ .,_ a. Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn without contacting any obiect. rope with left hand.

  • Page 12: Using Thepowersharp E System

    USING THE POWER SHARP®SYSTEM (MODEL358.355071) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i ilrll Mode; 358.355071is equipped with a Power Sharp® • Replace the sharpening stone when a new System that will perform approximately 80% of the Power Sharp® chain is installed. See instruc. sharpening necessary for the saw chain. The Power tions, page 13.

  • Page 13: A.basic Cutting Technique

    1. Stop the engine. 7. Maintain a 1/32" s_le plateproiection.Figure 20. 2. Adjust the chain for proper tension, page 8. 8. F_te all side plateson oneside of the chain, thenmove 3. Clampthebarinavisetoholdthech_nsteady.Donot to the other si_eof bar and file remaining side pJates. clamp the chain.
  • Page 14 c. Keep the engine at full throttle the entire timeyou are cuffing. BEGIN CUTTING WITH d. Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light THE BOTTOM OF THE downward pressure. If youforce the cut, damage to SAW FRAME AGAINST the bar,chain, or engine canresult.

  • Page 15: C, Bucking

    c. Leave enough uncut Wood between the felling cut and thenotchto form a hinge. Figure 26. NOTE: The hinge helps to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrongdirection. d, Use a wedge if there is any chance that the oFF, >...
  • Page 16 2. TYPES OF CUTTING USED F'_um28. --Overcutling - begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; WEDGE USED TO exert lightpressure downward. HOLD CUT OPEN. Undercutting - begin on the underside of the fog with the top of the saw againstthe log;exert light pressure upward.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    1. DEE=RANCHING 1.) Underc0t 1/3 of the way'through the limb nearthe trunkof the tree. a. Always debranch a tree after it is cut down. 2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the Only then can debranching be done safelyand trunk.
  • Page 18 4 .) Sharpen cutters. SUPPORT ROUND a.)Position fiat side of file holder (with FLAT s,D 5!32 "roundfile)oncuttertopplateand depth OF FILE HOLDER _r-l\ gauge.Figure34. b.) Hold thefileholder level withthe 30° guide mark parallel to the center of the chain. Figure 35- c.

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    • Use only the ReducediKickback Guide'Bar Restore square edges to an uneven rail specified for your saw in "Specifications" top by filing w_th a flat file. Figure 41, replacement. & Remove the guide bar to service. b. Clean oil holes at least once for eactl five hours of operation.

  • Page 20: Starter Rope

    ..,,,,,_ _..STARTER ROPE i i .11 REMOVE • Replace a starter rope that breaks. FAN HOUSING SCREWS _WARNING Always weareye protection when servic- ing the starter rope. The recoil spring beneath the pulleyis undertension. If the spring pops out, serious personal injury can result.
  • Page 21 14. Repfacepuflayinthe hdusing. B e _ure the pulley is all the way down and the spring is secured. 15. Replace and tighten pulfey screw. Figure48, 16. Holdthe t0inchslackinthe mpe and catchrope in pulley"notch. Figure49. 17. Ho_dtheropetautandmake2completetumsofthe .-" pulley clockwise _ to place tension on the pulley.

  • Page 22: Storage

    5. HIGH SPEED_MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: i Adjustments as smafl as lf16 of a LCAU]'ION:.] Atoo lea, high speed setting(clock- turn can affect engine performance, it is impor- wise _ adjustment)will©auseenginedam- tant to turn the screwonly i/16 of a turn per adjust- age to any 2-cycle engine from overheating and ment and test the perfo rmanceof the saw before lack of lubrication.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ,,,,, ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Ignition Switch off. t. MoveSwitch to "'S_ar t ." 2. Filltank with cOrreCtfuel mixture. 2, Fuet tank emptt. 3. Install new plugloheek ignition system. 3. SpankPlug notfiring. 4. Engine flooded. 4, See Sta_ng Instructions.
  • Page 24 ...... i ii ,,,,,, i !. IWAINI"ENA'NCeCHAWr ti ° Visuaf inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Crean ThrOtttofrogger,safety IhrottLetock, stop switch Check operation C_an Felt F=iterm fuel tank Replecepk:k-up-- when clogged _'dirty Fuel tank Clean Chain orl tank ,!C_ah Chain lubncatlon ' Check inspect(sharpness, wear, damage) Sawcham...
  • Page 25 SEARS C_IAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16"AV Part Description No. _ STD541431 530-015623 Screw 530-012131 Bar Clamp Hsg. 530=025259 Muffler shield 530-015474 Screw 530-015463 Screw Decals 530-026864- Bar Clamp Hsg.De- Lnstructions Decal 530-026866 (Left Hal o In_%ructlons Decal 530-026868 (Right Hal o SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO.
  • Page 26 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16"AV 358.355071-2.3/16"AV Chain Repair Engine Gasket page 28 t Clutch Drum and Sprocket for Model 358.355071 1-49 51--...
  • Page 27 SEARSCHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16" 358.355071-2.3/16" AV PS Description Part Description STD541408 Lockout 530-0 t555 ! Screw 530-023492 Bar Adjust. Pin 530-025689 Lower Isolator Bracket 530-015236 Screw STD551010 Washer Chain 16" 530-015557 Screw 71-3629 358.355061 "530-023535 Spacer 71-363! 358.355071 530-023796...
  • Page 28 SEARS CHAIN SAWREPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16"AV 358.355071-2.3/16"AV ,.,, Manual _ 70 "_...
  • Page 29 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS- MODEL/ 0 3 8.3iS5661-2.3/16 '' AV 358.355071-2.3/16" AV PS Part Description Part Description 530-015126 Flywheel Key *530-019118 Curb. Hsg. Gasket 530-039111 Flywheel Ass'y. (Incl. #15) 530-023366 Reed Valve 530-003934 Spark Plug Boot 530-023367 Washer 530-003933 Spark Plug Connector STD610603 Screw...
  • Page 30 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16" 358.355071-2.3116" AV PS Carburetor Assembly Part No. 530--035181 Repair ] arb. _at [ Gasket Carb. Part Part Description Description i No. Valve T hrottle 530-035006 ÷* 530--035166 FuelPump Diaphragm 530-035015 Screw 530-035027 FuelInlet Screen 530-035034...

  • Page 31: Quick Reference Page

    QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all Warnings and Safety lnstructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. page SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ........... 3, 4 &s PREPARATION ............... Wear pers_na_ pr_tec_ve gear_gfoves; safe_yf_twear; snug _tting c_thing;and eye_ headngand head protection.
  • Page 32 The Model Number will be found under the handte with the Sedal Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting ser- vice 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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