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Do Not Throw Away
IMPORTANT
MANUAL
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SEARS
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.351191
Always Wear Eye Protection
®
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WARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL
WARNINGS
AND
SAFETY INS'I'RUCTIONS.
FA|LURETO DO SO CAN
RESULT
IN
SERIOUS
INJURY.
cu. in./46cc 2-CYCLE
2.8
1 inch Guide Bar
Turbo Air C :aner System
GASOLINE CH
SAW
• Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530-083986-09/28/95
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- Page 1 Do Not Throw Away IMPORTANT MANUAL SEARS Operator's Manual Model No. 358.351191 Always Wear Eye Protection ® cu. in./46cc 2-CYCLE 1 inch Guide Bar Turbo Air C :aner System GASOLINE CH • Assembly READ THE OPERATOR'S WARNING: MANUAL AND FOLLOW °...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS.
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY ORDER - Do not operate a chain saw with one hand, Serious injuryto the operator, heipers, bystanders or any com- ° Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears bination of these persons may result from one-hand- Service Center with the exception of lhe items listed in ed operation.
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN CONTROL • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands Thumb On Never Reverse when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4 Under Side Of_ Hand Positions A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain Handlebar control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encirclingand your left thumb under the front handlebar...
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Page 5: Product Specification
ON GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated, and tuned-up according to the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. - Page 6 n ,= i =,=,=r=,l,,,,,n,,r,,n,= TABLE OF CONTENTS Customer ResponsiSiiitiesi,.,,,i,,ii_i_iioi,ii,.iill ....... safe_ 'Ruies i.,,_,,ii_ii_iiii _ir, i,iiii*ii,iiiii_iiii,i [/i_.,[.,iiii,,,,_ii_2 Product Specification .................. Service and Adjustments .............. Warranty ..................Storage ....................Accessories ................Trouble Shooting Points ............Assembly ..................Repair Parts ............................Repair Parts Ordering/Service .......
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Page 7: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS iii iiiiiiiiiiiii Chain Saw Fuel/Oil Mix Chain (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately Operator's Manual ASSEMBLY ilulllll,lll, ....i ii ii ,,11111 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Torque Wrench (optional) - Reference torque values... -
Page 8: Assembly
• Mount guide bar with slotted end over both guide bar mounting bolts, Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar steps against the clutch drum sprocket, Install the bar with "Craftsman" logo in up position(see Fig 8) • Carefully remove chain from bag Position chain with the Drive drive links as shown Fig_9, •... -
Page 9: Customer Responsibilities 1
ASSEMBLY o Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar Adjusting qrooves Screw positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Guide Bar low, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is Install two (2) bar clamp nuts finger tight. Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment"... - Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig, 16) READ THIS OPERATOR'S 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 reference,. _HAND GUARD FRONT...
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Page 11: Chain Oiler
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Thrott{e L_o_I - Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position, - If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully CHAIN OILER (Fig. 17) • The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity=98 fL oz,) -
Page 12: Guide Bar And Chain Oil
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil If Craftsman bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2*cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil out-... -
Page 13: Starting
OPERATION STARTING A WARM ENGINE STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move on/stop switch to the "On" position • Engage the choke/fast Idle by pulling out the blue o Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position choke knob fully and pushing it back in fully . - Page 14 OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION TIPS • Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the log,, • Keep engine at full throWeduring cutting procedure, . Cut wood only, Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; non- - Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward wood building materials;...
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Page 15: Tree Felling
OPERATION TREE FELLING IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, ARNING THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY., AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARSTO BE BINDING,THE TREE IS STARTING TO FAI_L IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SAW AND USE A FELLING WEDGE Bottom AND MAUL (HAMMER) - Page 16 OPERATION SAFETY FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the balance-- Check the wind-- Check the lean-- Don't cut down wind Don't cut on lean side Don't cut on weighted side DO NOT CUT: ARNING -NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILD- INGS.
- Page 17 OPERATION BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26) BUCKING Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired tog size.L as supports when bucking • Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log. TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig.
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Page 18: Pruning
OPERATION PRUNING AND LIMBING Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree, Cut 2 Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree. LIMBING (Fig. 27) ', Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top° ° Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. -
Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. LUBRICATION CHART Retighten bar clamp nuts.. Guide Bar Adjusting Screw ©BarOilFillCap 114 Turn Clamp Nuts (9 Craftsman chain saw bar oil Figure 30 ® Craftsman bar sprocket lube -19-... -
Page 20: Chain Sharpening
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES Tools required: SHARPENING CHAIN • Flat file (Fig. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37) • .025 depth gauge o 4.Smm round file & file holder IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH- ARNING Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening: NIQUES AND!OR DEPTH GAUGE MAIN- , Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood TENANCE WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE... -
Page 21: Guide Bar Maintenance
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE MAINTENANCE (Fig. 38 & 39) Conditions which require guide bar maintenance: • saw cuts to one side or at an angle,, I FULL VIEW ] • saw has to be forced through the cut • inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain,, Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened, A worn guide bar wilt damage the chain and make cutting difficult. -
Page 22: Air Filter
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 41) CHECK DAMAGED/WORN PARTS The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure The following damaged/worn parts should be referred to the engine starts easier and runs better, Spark plug gap your Sears Serv{ce Center, should be .025". -
Page 23: Fuel Filter
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBRLITIES REPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 43_ 44 & 45) Pliers .if3_.._ ---_ The fuel filter should be replaced after each season Never operate your saw withoula fuel filter Be careful not to damage fuel line while removing the fuel filter o Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this step... -
Page 24: Chain Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - Install bar clamp nuts and finger tighten onlyo Do not CHAIN REPLACEMENT (Fig. 46, 47, 48 & 49 tighten any further at this point Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment" section., handling chain. The chain is sharp and CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when can cut you even when it is not moving. -
Page 25: Starter Rope
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment? Notch Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Pulley Starter Retighten bar clamp nuts, Rope Handle Guide Bar... - Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Pull out 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in the • Reinstall fan housing by aligning the fan housing to the pulley. chassis.Then white holding the fan housing against the . Carefully turn the puiley two complete turns clockwise, chassis, pull lhe rope handle out until you feel the fan keeping the rope against the notch to wind the spring,, housing drop into place against the chassis.
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Page 27: Carburetor Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR PRESETS (Fig. 59) Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improp- If your engine will not start due to suspected improper erly can permanently damage the engine as welt as the carburetor, Please read all instructions and con- carburetor adjustment, the following presets may be re- quired If used, it is recommended that all steps within the sult the Troubleshooting... - Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING PROCEDURE HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H" IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T" THROTTLE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHILE MAK- "Aliow the warm engine to idle ING HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENTS AS DAMAGE TO •...
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Page 29: Storage
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oi! (AIR-COOLED) is specially blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this WEAR PROTECTIVE... -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting Points
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Engine will not start I Fuel tank empty. or wilt run only for 2. Engine flooded. 2 See "Starting Instructions." a few seconds 3. Spark plug not firing. 3.