Craftsman 358.356280 Important Manual

Craftsman 358.356280 Important Manual

2.8/18" and 3.3/20" gasoline chain saw

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
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manual
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
MODEL
NO.
358-356280-2.8/18
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358.356330-3.3/20"
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,_WARNING:
Carefully
read and follow
Safety
Rules,
Precautions
and Operating Instructions.
Failure to do so can result
inserious
personal injury.
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53 0-067180-5.-01t30/90
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SF_/_RS / I: RRFTSMRN_
'228/i8" ' 3.3/20"
SAW
GASOLINE CHAIN
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are located _n the starting
instructions
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Model No.
Serial No.
Away
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Retain "th_se numbersforfuture
reference:
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co., Cl_ea__,o_),
Ill. 60684
U.S.A.
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@Seats, Roebuck
and
C0.,
1990

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  • Page 1: Using Your Saw

    IMPORTANT MANUAL Not Throw Away • ,,IHI manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts MODEL 358-356280-2.8/18 358.356330-3.3/20" SF_/_RS / I: RRFTSMRN_ '228/i8" ' 3.3/20" GASOLINE CHAIN "k • Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of your saw.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    " F_NT ON GASOLINE CHAIN (Excluding Bar,. Chain, Sparl< pfu 9, Air Filter Starter Rope) " For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up this chain saw according to tf_. opeta_.:ng maintenance instructiorts irt the operators m._nual, Sears will repair-defects in mate.r.ial or work:mansnip in mis ga.._,o_ne chain saw at no ¢hatge.
  • Page 3: Si=Iecial._Fei_ Section

    iiii i,,11 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION i]11 ii ii " ....! ... GUARDAGAINST. KIC KBACK REDUCING K,ICKIM, CK KickbackJsa dangerous reaction that(an le_d tosedous personal injury. Do not reJy only on the safety devtces pto- Recognize that kickback can happen. With a vided withyoursaw.
  • Page 4 sPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued) i ii ,,,,,i ....Because a chain saw is a hlgh-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must De ooserved to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can _.WARNtNG c_use serious injury. DO not attempt to use your chain Saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, etc.
  • Page 5 OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im- Keep the vlbr_ion isolators in good condition. Periodically i nspect i solators fortea_,dpsor separationof properly adjusted, or not completely and securely the rubber p_on fromthe metalmountings. Haveyour assembled.
  • Page 6: Know Your:chaln Saw

    i ii i ii Ull ii i iiiiiiiii ,, ,, ii i KNOW YOUR CHAIN .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,l,= ,..A. INTRODUCTION Yoursaw has been designed with safety in mind and GUJ4_OU*_K includesthe following f_atumsas standard equipment: KK:KI_C_ Reduced-f<ickbackGuide B_ (Lo-Kick_) _- Low;Kickback Chain (Ek:_Guard Link) IM0_ _1_...
  • Page 7: Preparing .Your Saw For Use

    PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE IIII A. •GETTING READY 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL a. Protective gloves b, ApproVed, marked, fuel container. YourOperator's Manual has been developed to help Regular unleaded gasoline. (See "Fueling . you prepare your saw for use and to understand its Your Engine;') •safe operation, tt _s irnport,3nt that you mad your d, Two-cycle engine oil provided with unit.
  • Page 8: K_'Mchingthebarandohain

    iiiii i i ii i iii IHII ..ATTACHING BAR AND CHAIN I_TlON'i l Wear protective gloves when handling oroperattng yoursaw. The chalnissharpandcan Do not sta rt engine without guide bar and chain corn, you even when it iS not mcMng! pletely assembled.
  • Page 9: E Fuelingyour Engine

    F. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: (16 parts gasoline to i part oil) t. FUEL SAFETY Use only recommended fuel mlxtures. .,6:i I ,b. MIx and pour fueloutdoors and where there are -3L_ ..nO sparksor flames. c.
  • Page 10: Bar And_Hain Lubricant

    3. ADJU STING THE AUTOMATIC OILER BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT • The Guide _ and Cuffing Chain require The adjust_bleautomatic Oiler is set for max- continuous lutx-lcl_fon In oi_der toremain In imum output at the factory. Some 1ypes of operating condition.Lubrication isprovided cutting will require adjusting the oi|er.
  • Page 11: Control Devices

    J i,i USING YOUR ..,111111 CONTROL DEVICES The tgnition Switch is moved forward for the "Stz_" Understanding the control devices on your saw is pos_on and re_.rward for the "Stop" p<_ition. an important part of learning how to properly and safely operate the unit.
  • Page 12: Types Of Cutting

    TYPES OF CUTTING BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1. IMPORTANT POINTS. PROCEDURE a. Cut wood only. Do not cut meta!, plastk_s, P_ce cuttinga few smaillogsusingthek_lowingt_hni- rnasorm/, n on-woodbuilding matenals,et¢.Donot queto getthe 'Teer'of usingyoursawbeforeyou begina useyour saw_opryor shove awaylimbs, rootsor major sawing operation. otherobjects.
  • Page 13 FELLING SMALL TREES LESS THAN 6" |NDIAMETER a. If you know the direction of fall: 1.) Make a singte felling cut on the side away from the direction of fail 2.) Cut aJlthe way through. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path, b.
  • Page 14: C. Bucking

    iiiii ii ii i1|1 BucKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT POINTS 2flO CUT Cut only one log.at a time, Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator.
  • Page 15: Bucking

    4. BucKING -- USING ANOTHER LOG AS A b. tn areaB: SUPPORT (Figure 24): 1.) Overcut 1/3 of the waythmugh the leg. 2.) Finish with an undercut. Do not stand onthelogbeing cut. Any po_don can roll _i, WARNING causing loss of footing and control; a.
  • Page 16: Mal

    MAINTENANCE {i re{ill A good maintenance program of regular inspec-, • Checkthesawforloosebolts, scmws, nutsandfit. tion and care will increase the service life and help tings regularly. Loose fasteners can cause an unsafe to maintain the safety and performance of yOur condition as v_e!l a s damage to yoursaw.
  • Page 17: R Spark Arrestor

    5,) Correct Depth Gauges 2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE a.); Place depth gauge tool over each cutter • Conditions which require guide • depth gauge. Figure 32, maintenance: File level with the flat tile if depth gauge is _saw cuts to one side higher than the depth gauge tool, --saw has to be forced...
  • Page 18: Starter Rope

    STARTER ROPE REPAIRAND REPLACEMENT • A Starter rope that breaks next to the pulley Move_from thefu_ tankand rne_,e endofthe can be repaired. new rope to go into the pulley. • Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks more Allowthe melted end tO drip once: thenwhile the than 2-3 inches away from the pulley as the rope ropeis still hot, pull the melted end through a rag will be too short to repair properly,...
  • Page 19: D, Carburetoradjustments

    • mllul iiiii ,,,,i ,,,,,,,,,,, , i,m CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 2. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT a. Allow engine to idle• b. Pd_ustldleSpe_dScrew untilenginecontinues_o • Poorengineperformancecanbearesultofother run without _Jing and without the chain moving. Turn screw clockwise to increase causes such as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc,See "Trouble...
  • Page 20: Cilr_Ch

    l!l i i i i | ,i iiii iiiiiiiii iiii ii iii i ,,,, i,,,,,,,,, "H""" • '' I" CLUTCH DRUM/SPROCKET AIR FILTER • A dirty air filter: _II_WARNING -- reduces cutting power Do not start engine without Guide Bar, Chain, and Bar m increases fuel consumption Clamp Housing completelyassembled.
  • Page 21: I-F. Trouble Shooting Chart

    • LIIIIII,IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt U,l,ll_lllllllllll .,Hi H TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY _€_IGINE WiLL NOT START 1. Ignition Swilch off. 1. Movcswitsh to"Start;' 2, F_{_-_aJ_k with cor_'_ fuel mixture. 2, Fuel tankerupt. 3. Spad_Plug notFAng. 3, Install new plug/check ignition _stem. 4..F._ineffooded•...
  • Page 22: Maintenance Chart

    r IIII III1,11 """"""""''"' """' • i ,,, ,,,H.i MAINTENANCE CHART • 1 isual inspection {COndition. leaks) IC°mplete n_chine Clean I TllrOttle trigger, sate{y throt_{elock. stop Switch Check operation CleanFelt I Filter _nfuel tank Replace fe[t -- when clogged or dirt7' Fuel _h_ Clean Clean...
  • Page 23: Repair Parts

    SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358.356280-2.8/I8" • MODEL 358.356330-3.3/20" 45 42 • Gask_ PART DES_ON Screw 530-015710 530-4127184 Spur 530-019160 Cra -nksl_t Seal 530-014137 Crankcase/_'y. (Ind. _s 18, 26,33 ,L_,I26,127, L37,138, 141 & I42) r_o-olSTlS Screw 53P.-01572_ Washer Muffler Cover 530-028645 g30-027095,...
  • Page 24 SEA2.S CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL358.356280-2.8/18": MODEL 358.356330-3.3/20" 79 80 178 1719 ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ..PART DP-qCRIFI20N DESCRIPTION PART ,, ..NO-' NO., ,,,,,, Retainer Moun_ ,530-027135 Thro_le Lockout 53_0 530-.0157H 531_027207 Rear Handle Cover Screw _30-027073 Throttle W'_e 530-027183 Chain C._tcher P_taLncr 530-027075...
  • Page 25 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358356280-2.8t18" MODEL 358.356330-3.3120" 1, t!29 Chain Re- pair Ii0 122...
  • Page 26 SEARS cHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358.356280-2.8/18" MODEL 358.356330-3.3/20" Carburetor Assembly -//530-03520I HDA -#49 163 162 "I47 Carb Gasket/ Diaphragm RepsirKit1 • • " ..PART PART DESCRIPTION ._ DESCRIPTION NO., ........Screw _237 +_0-035204 Retaining Ring +_0-_35248 * + 530-038227 Ch_k Valve S_-en Fuel Pump Gasket ,530-0352_6...
  • Page 27: Quick Reference Page

    QUICK REFERENCE PAGE ..Read-and-fottowall-Safety-R[ilb__i_,-and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. _ page SPECJAL SAFETY SECTION....... :....PREPARA_ON ............. Wear personal protective gear -- gloves; safety footwear;, snug fitting clothing; and eye, hearing and head protection, Check fo_worn, loose, missing or damagedpartsand repairor replaceas necessary.
  • Page 28 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Seria! "NUmb-_r:-Always-menfion_the.ModetJ_lumber-when._reques.tir'_g_ vice or repair parts for your Chain Saw. All parts listed herein may be ordered ,from any SF_.ARS Service Center and most Sears Stores. WHeN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE...

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