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Instruction
Manual
I CRRFTSMRN°I
2.6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350600
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts
List
•
Espa_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.
530163074
7/10/02
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350600 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_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 _ GAS 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 Use only Craftsman acces- Avoid Obstructions sories and replacement parts as rec- ommended. Never modify your saw.
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Page 4: Maintain Control
increase the chance of kickback. WARNING: 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, but never with engine running. Make ward motion of the guide bar occurring sure chain brake nuts are securely... -
Page 5: Kickback Safety Features
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. j_ ..• Stand w ith your w eight evenly bal- .. -
Page 6: Safety Notice
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- tions t hrough prolonged use ofgaso- saw isequipped with atemperature line powered hand t ools could c ause limiting muffler and spark a rresting blood v essel ornerve d amage inthe screen which m eets therequirements fingers, hands, and joints o fpeople ofCalifornia Codes 4442 a nd 4443. - Page 7 KNOW YOUR SAW 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. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard...
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Page 8: Before Starting Engine
See the STORAGE section for addition- we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil al information. is not available, you may use a good CHAIN BRAKE... - Page 9 CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Starter Rope Handle (SIDEVlEW) (k_'?l_ _1_, Left Hand F-"T I, _I'Y(,_ _TI I on Front Fast Idle Lever FULL STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER position. 2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to When pulling the starter rope, do not the full extent, then push the lever...
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Page 10: Operating Tips
• When c utting with the saw, the chain • Practice cutting a few small logs us- brake m ust bedisengaged. ing the following steps. This will help Disengaged you get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing op- eration. - Page 11 • Make s ure there isenough room for Hinge holds tree on the tree tofall. M aintain adistance of stump and helps 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest control fall person orother objects. Engine noise c an drown o ut a warning call. Opening •...
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Page 12: Bucking Techniques
BUCKING TECHNIQUES Second cut WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage First cut on compression side of log to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT... - Page 13 LIMBING AND PRUNING • Keep the tree between you and the chain. ,_L WARNING: Be alert for and • Remove larger branches with the guard against kickback. Do not allow cutting techniques described the moving chain to contact any other BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
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Page 14: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Before :_ After Fill in dates as you complete Everyi Service 2E5v_y _Year y' Dates regular service 5 hrs.i Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar... - Page 15 Use the screwdriver end of the CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to A sharp chain makes wood chips. A move chain around guide bar to dull chain makes a sawdust powder ensure kinks do not exist. The and cuts slowly.
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Page 16: Clean Air Filter
CHECK FUEL M IXTURE LEVEL INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ARRESTING SCREEN ERATION section. As the unit is used, carbon deposits LUBRICATION build up on the muffler and spark ar- resting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af- Bar Oil fecting... - Page 17 REPLACE FUEL FILTER Screws Cylinder Cover To replace the fuel filter, drain your unit Spark by running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel Plug Boot cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and reassemble. Spark Plug 4.
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Page 18: Carburetor Adjustment
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT at initial settings is acceptable, further adjustments are necessary. '_WARNING: The chain will be If engine does not start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. If still moving during most of this procedure. unable to remedy situation, call Wear your protective equipment 1-800-235-5878. - Page 19 Run engine at least 5 min- cannot reach sparks or open flames utes after adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is especially blended with fuel • Store chain saw with all guards in stabilizer.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit a nd disconnect spark p lug b efore perform- ing allofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that r equire operation of the unit. REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not 1. -
Page 21: Warranty
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 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: What Is Not Covered
the performance ofthe required mainte- Any warranted part which i sscheduled nance listed inyour instruction manual. forreplacement asrequired mainte- Sears recommends that you retain all nance shall bewarranted forthe period receipts covering maintenance onyour oftime uptothe first s cheduled replace- small off-road engine, but S ears cannot ment point for t hat p art.