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Instruction
Manual
I CRRFTSMRN°I
2.6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350480
- 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.
530086529
8/10/01
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350480 - 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.
- Page 4 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 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 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...
- Page 8 Ensure chain brake is disengaged we recommend you use Craftsman pulling the front hand guard back to- chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil ward the front handle as far as pos- is not available, you may use a good sible.
- 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...
- Page 10 • When c utting with the saw, the chain before you begin a major sawing op- brake m ust bedisengaged. eration. Disengaged • Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- low the engine to reach full speed before cutting. • Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
- Page 11 • Remove dirt, s tones, loose b ark, Hinge holds tree on nails, staples, and wire from the tree stump and helps where c uts are tobemade. control fall Opening _l_z, Plan aclear retreat path felling cut Closing ..(}--_- Direction ofFall of notch...
- Page 12 BUCKING TECHNIQUES Second cut WARNING: Ifsaw becomes pinched orhung i nalog, d on't tryto force i tout. Y ou can lose control ofthe saw resulting ininjury a nd/or damage First cut on compression side of log tothe saw. Stop t he 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.
- Page 14 WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete Before :;After Every Every Yearly i Service 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Dates regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts _"...
- Page 15 you use your s aw. Always check chain t ension each t ime you use and WARNING: If the saw is operated refuel your s aw. with a loose chain, the chain could 1. Use the screwdriver end ofthe jump offthe guide bar and result in se- chain a djustment tool ( bar tool) t o...
- Page 16 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- Bar Oil _ resting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af- Sprocket Fill Cap...
- 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 Turn adjusting...
- Page 18 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.
- Page 20 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 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. chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.
- Page 22 part onyour e ngine (as listed u nder 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY Emissions Control Warranty Parts L ist) RIOD: Any warranted part which is not isdefective oradefect inthematerials scheduled for replacement as required orworkmanship oftheengine causes maintenance, or which is scheduled the failure o fsuch anemission related only for regular inspection to the effect part, the part will b erepaired orre-...