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Instruction
Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
2.6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.360870
- 18 in. Bar
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Espar_ol
For Occasional
Use Only
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
(Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530163127
7/t0/02
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.360870 - 18 in. Bar Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
- Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instruction manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 .t..- _ - ]: possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- Avoid Obstructions ommended. Never modify your saw.
- Page 4 • Keep saw chain sharp and properly 411 WARNING: Avoid kickback which tensioned. A loose or dull chain can can result in serious injury. Kickback increase the chance of kickback. Fol- is the backward, upward or sudden for- low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions.
- Page 5 your right hand o nthe rear h andle Low-Kickback Chain when m aking bucking cuts. Stand Contoured Depth Gauge slightly tothe left s ide ofthe saw to keep y our body f rom being i nadirect deflects kickback force and allows line with the cutting chain.
- Page 6 SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your tions t hrough prolonged use ofgasoline saw is equipped with a temperature lim- powered hand t ools c ould c ause blood iting muffler and spark arresting screen vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, which meets the requirements of Califor- hands, and joints o fpeople prone t o nia Codes 4442 and 4443.
- Page 7 KNOW YOUR S AW READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture reference.
- Page 8 For m aximum guide b ar a nd chain l ife, Ensure chain brake is disengaged werecommend you use Craftsman pulling the front hand guard back to- chain s aw bar o il. I fCraftsman bar o ilis ward the front handle as far as pos-...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting When pulling the starter rope, do not flooded engine) The engine may be flooded if it has not use the full extent of the rope as this started after 10 pulls. can cause the rope to break. Do not Flooded engines can be cleared of ex- let starter rope snap back.
- Page 10 the hand g uard w ithout releasing your TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately. _& WARNING: Check for broken or Inertia dead branches which can fall while a ctivating function control cutting causing serious injury. Do not WARNING: When performing cut near buildings...
- Page 11 side oftree, the tree will t end tofall i n • DO NOT use your saw to cut down a the direction ofthe notch. partially fallen tree. Be extremely NOTE: Iftree has large b uttress roots, cautious with partially fallen trees remove them before making the notch.
- Page 12 1st Cut _Overcuttingz;G_I_ _;_/ Undercutti_',_s _-_-_" _ Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw Using a support stand against the log. When undercutting use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you.
- Page 13 • Keep t he tree between you and the • Next make the second cut an over- chain. cut all the way through the limb. • Remove larger branches with the • Finish the pruning operation by using cutting techniques described an overcut so that the stump of the BUCKING...
- Page 14 CHECK FOR DAMAGED Turn adjusting screw clockwise WORN P ARTS til chain solidly contacts bottom of Contact Sears Service Center forre- guide bar rail. placement ofdamaged orworn parts. NOTE: Itisnormal forasmall amount ofoiltoappear under the saw after e n- gine stops. Donot c onfuse this with a leaking oil t ank.
- Page 15 After each use, ensure ON/STOP CHECK CHAIN BRAKE switch i sinthe STOP position, then • See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION clean a ll s awdust from the guide b ar section. and sprocket hole. CLEAN AIR FILTER Tomaintain guide b ar: A dirty air filter decreases the life and •...
- Page 16 CLEANING THE SPARK Outlet Cover Exhaust _i_._._._ ARRESTING SCREEN Out et Cleaning is required every 25 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first. Exhaust OutIet must face chain Outlet brake (bar side) of chain saw Guide 10. inspect the muffler gasket and re- Muffler place if damaged.
- Page 17 dBb WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, service, or adjustments except for car- buretor adjustments. CHAIN SHARPENING Tensioning Rac_k Chain sharpening requires special 5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum tools. You can purchase sharpening until guide bar stops against clutch tools at Sears or go to a professional drum sprocket.
- Page 18 the low speed m ixture adjustment Idle Speed-T check i dle speed a fter e ach t urn ofthe Allow engine to idle. If the chain screw. The chain m ust not m ove a tidle moves, idle is too fast. If the engine speed.
- Page 19 Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where f uel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach s parks oropen f lames from water heaters, Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air electric motors or cooled) is especially blended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc.
- Page 20 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 REMEDY CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not 1. ON/STOP switch start or will run STOP position.
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil h_adequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.
- Page 22 YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- pairs should be completed in a reason- LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental able amount of time, not to exceed 30 Protection Agency/California Air Re- days. If you have any questions regard- sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and ing your warranty rights and responsibili- Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the ties, you should contact your nearest...
- Page 23 Sears at1-800-469-4663. WHERE the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- all Sears Service Centers. Call tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- 1-800-469-4663.