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Craftsman 358.341240 Operator's Manual

14 in. bar 2.5 hp motor electric chain saw
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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
2.5 HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341240 - 14 in. Bar
®
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
Jl!_ '
For answers to your quest!ons about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon-Sat, Sun, 10 am-7 pm
I1"
•
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 USA
530.-O87622 08/24/98

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 2.5 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.341240 - 14 in. Bar ® WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Jl!_ ' For answers to your quest!ons about this product: Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon-Sat, Sun, 10 am-7 pm I1"...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    'date of purchase. This warranty ap- in use in the Un=ted States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth- rights which vary from state to state.

  • Page 3: Electrical Safety

    _on... Youmustbe in gcodphysical • Keep the handles dry and dean and ndlticn and msntailyaierL If youhave • free from-oiland grease. _ny cond_cothatmightbe aggravated Keep oil cap andfastenem securely y strenuous w ork,checkwithdoctor tightened. • Nonconform g compo- before operating. nents orthe removalof safsty devices Watch what you are doing.
  • Page 4 • To reducethe dsk of electricalshock, saw cords pedodk:aUyand if thisappl'Bncehas a polarizedplug aged, have repaired by a Se'g_S-Sdt- vice Center. (one blade iswider thanthe other) and willrequirethe use of a polarizedex- GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK tens n Tha appr nca w= Fo ow a l =,o d ck- intoa polarizedextensioncord only...

  • Page 5: Maintain Control

    uesrepresent a _ operating environ- CKA requirements p er standard. merit f orthe user. REDUCE-THE CHANCE OF Do not rely exclusively upon the safety KICKBACK devices built intoyour .saw. The _ precautions shouldbe fol- • Either ofthase feastions may cause lowedto minimizel_kbadc you to lose control of the saw which •...

  • Page 6: Kickback Safety Features

    back performance requl_ _vhen tested on,the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. • Low 1<3ckback C hain has m__k- LowK)ckback Chain • When making bucking or pruning Contoured Depth Gauge cuts, position your left hand on the /calif.,P--- Elongated Guard Unk Deflects Kickback Force...

  • Page 7: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS NOTE: ff you needass.stance orfind partsmissing or damaged,pleasecall Model358.341240 1-800-235-5878 ChainSaw(fullyassembled) "BarSheath ASSEMBLY ExtraChain Yoursaw isfullyassembled; no Examine partsfor dam_e. Do notuse assemblyis necessary. damaged parts. KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW.

  • Page 8: Operating Tips

    SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD • Stop the saw If the ch_n_Idksa a for- eign object. Inepectthe s_v and re- pair parts MINIMUMWlREe_UGE as necass___: RECOMMENDATIONS • Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. vo=I100, orl,= 100 to150 I Even a small amount of dirt ..will q uick- ly dull a _aln and increase me possi- 12o I AW.G.

  • Page 9: Felling Large Trees

    • Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, higher than the horizontal notchingcut nails, staples, and wire from the tree as illustrated. Keep the felling back cut where cuts are to be made. parallel to the horizontal notchingcut. wood is left to act as a hinge...Thehinge Plana clearretreatpath Make the felling back cut so enough helps the tree from twisUng and...
  • Page 10 lossof footingandcontrol.Donotstand ingin injuryand/ordamage to downhillof the log being cut+ utop the saw;,ddve a wedge of pl_,uc IMPORTANT POINTS or wood Into cut untilthe saw can be • it is importmlt to m_. sureyour footing removed easily. Rastart saw and care- is firmand yourweightis evenlydistffS, fully reenter the cut.

  • Page 11: Limbing And Pruning

    • Watch for logs with a compression. • Frequentlyclear branches out of the side. See illdstrationabove for oumng way to avoid trippingover them. logs with a compression side. UMBING u Qalogtorsuppo f 2 Cut . r ---- --dr-- Remove Small Umbs WHh One Cut Umbing isremovingthe branches from __ 1_ a fallen tree.

  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities

    Sprocket RII Cap \r,= BarC_np Nuts 1 Use sprocketlubrication 2 Use Craftsman chaln saw bar oli • Loosen bar clamp nuts untilthey are finger tight against the bar d.amp.. • Ium adjustingscrew untilchain Dare- CHECK FOR DAMAGED ly touches the bottom of guide bar.
  • Page 13 • Disconnect the chain saw from the • While liftingtip of guide bar, tighten source. See Instructionsunder bar clamp nutswith the bar tool. n Replacement'. Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs. • Remove bar and chain from saw. • CI.asnall sawdust and any other debns ,'ore the guide bar groove and sprocket hole after each use.

  • Page 14: Chain Adjustment

    REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN ba_lamp • Secure.the guide bar end • See "CustomerServiceable Parts'. A plate _ the bar nuts; _ghten finger chain must complywith the Iddd_ck tight on_., performance requirementsof ANSI CAUTION: If saw chain is installed S175.1 when tasted wlth thls saw. backwards, the saw willvibrate exces- •...

  • Page 15: External Surfaces

    EXTERNAL SURFACES Prepare yourunitforstorage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for if yonrchainsaw ls to be storedfor a ps d oi , oug y 30 days or more. WARNING: .beUlah storage. Store ina desnd#Y are_ •...
  • Page 16 Front Handle Left Side Saw Chain. Manual Oiler Control Switch Lockout Rear Handle Guide Bar Power Cord Right Side o.cap- _ '_" "- GuldeBarMountlngPad Sprocket J _- Spocket Guide Bar Tip Guide - An attachmentthst Guide Bar- A s()lid railed structurethat may be providedon the end of the guide supportsand guides the saw chain.
  • Page 17 Oiler Control - A systemfor oilingthe thatis ddvenby motor and is sup- the guide bar. guide bar and saw chain. SpllmBporteddbYumper (Spike) Rear Handle-The support handle Io- The pointed ceted at or toward the rear of the saw. tooth or teeth for use when felling or Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A bucldngto pivot the saw and maintain guide bar which has been demon-...
  • Page 18 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Cali7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a...

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