Craftsman 358.354871 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 358.354871 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 358.354871 Owner's Manual

3.7/18" 3.7/18" ps chain saw

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Assembly
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MODEL NO.
358,354831-3.7118"
358.354871-3.7/18"PS
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WARNING:
Carefully
read and follow
Safety • Rules,
Precautions
and Operating Instructions.
Failure to =do so can result
in serious personal injury.-:-_ _ -
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3.7/18 PS
CHAIN SAWS
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Serial No.
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reference.
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Sears,
Roebuck
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Chicago,
Ill. 60684
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  • Page 1 owner's manual i_ • • • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance •e_ Repair Parts ..MODEL NO. 358,354831-3.7118" 358.354871-3.7/18"PS C RR FTSM R,N 3.7/18"_ 3.7/18 PS • CHAIN SAWS Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of ,your saw.
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHAIN SAW (Excluding Bar, Chain, Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope) For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up this chain saw according tothe operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair defects in material...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES PRECAUTIONS WARNING! to observe the following Safety Rules and Failure Precautions could result in serious personal injury; KNOW YOUR SAW GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK _1. Read your Owner's Manual carefully until you Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con. completely understand and can apply all safe.
  • Page 4 CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAFELY 4. Allow your saw tocool completely before 1. Never carry your saw while climbing. Both transporting inany vehicle or storing in any enclosure. hands are needed for safe climbing. 5. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more 2.
  • Page 5 FOR USE PREPARING YOUR SAW GETTING READY 2, HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: READ YOUR OWNER, S MANUAL CARE. FULLY. Protectivegloves b. Approved, marked fuel container Your Owner's Manual has been developed to c.'One gallon regular gasoline help you prepare your saw for use and to- d.Bar and Chain Lubricant {See pageS).
  • Page 6 ATTACHING BAR AND CHAIN c. Hold Chain with cutters facing as shown in , Figure 6..• ICAUTION:]Wear protective gloves when han- d. Place chain over and behind the clutch ..dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp. "...
  • Page 7 CHAIN TENSION 2. Check the tension by lifting the chain from • Correct chain tension is very important: the Guide Bar at the center of the bar. Figure loose chain will wear the bar and itself. loose chain can jump off the bar while 3.
  • Page 8 4. IMPORTANT POINTS 3. HOW TO MIX FUEL a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. a. Pour one-half of the gasoline into an ap- proved, marked container. Do not try to mix b. Eliminate all sources of sparks Or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or oil and gasoline directly...
  • Page 9 USING YOUR THROTTLE CONTROL OEVICES DETENT Understanding the control dev_es on your saw START BUTTON is an important part of learning how .to properly and safely operate the unit. Figure 13. 1;'!The Ignition Switch is a toggle switch which •, SWITCH is moved up for the "Start"...
  • Page 10 CONTROLLING KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous chain saw reaction that e. Operate the engine at full throttle for all can cause sedous personal injury. Carefully cutting. If the chain is moving at a slower study this section before you make the first cut speed, there is greater chance...
  • Page 11 USING THE POWER SHARP ® SYSTEM (MODEL .354871) Model .354871 is equipped with a PowerSharp • Always replace the sharpening stone when System that will perform approximately 80% of --sparks are no longer seen at full adjust. ment the sharpening necessary for the saw chain.
  • Page 12 HAND FILING ..Sharpen the side plates by hand after every 3rd D FIL! • to 5th time the Power Sharp® System is used.. FLAT SIDE "-_ OFFILE HOLDER SUPPORT Items Required: ON TOP OF CUTrER-_-_(_3_ DEPTH Gloves flat file 5/32"...
  • Page 13 TYPES OF CUTTING BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1. iMPORTANT POiI',ITS. 2. PROCEDU ' • a. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, Practice cutting a few small logs using masonry, non-wood, building materials; following feclmique to get the "feel" of using ..
  • Page 14 3. FELLING LARGETREES---6" DIAMETER. OR MORE The notch method is used to cut large trees. A NOTE: The hinge helps to keep the tree notch is cut on the side of the tree in the fromtwisting and falling in the wrong direc- desired direction of fail.
  • Page 15 iiii WARNING! WEDGE USED TO If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't HOLD CUT OPEN try to force it out. You could lose control of the saw resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop.the saw and drive a wedge into. the cut until saw can be removed easily.
  • Page 16 1. DEBRANCHING 2. PRUNING a. Limit debranching to limbs shoulderheight a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or or. below. Always debranch a tree after it is below. Do not cut if branches are higher cut down. Only then can debranching than your shoulder.
  • Page 17 2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE • • Conditions which can require guide, bar 5.) Sharpen cutters. maintenance- .• a.) Support fiat side of file holder (with --saw cuts to one side 7/32" round file) on cutter top plate. --saw has to be forced through a cut Figure 36.
  • Page 18 IGNITION, COOLING!AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS Items required: Carbon deposits will build up on exhaust --wire brush pods, spark arrestor, •muffler, and spark plug --3/8" wrench as the saw is used. All of these parts should --hardwood stick be cleaned at the same time to prevent engine damage, overheating, loss of power, and hard starting.
  • Page 19 STARTER ROPE REPAIR REPLACEMENT • A starter rope that breaks next to the pulley 5. Remove the pulley screw in the center of the can be repaired. pulley. Figure 48. • Replace a starter rope that breaks more than 6. Lift the pulley carefully while gently twisting it 2 or 3 inches from the pulley.
  • Page 20 CLUTCH, DRUM SPROCKET Items Required: Scrench WARNING! 9116" Socket Wrench Do not start engine without Guide Bar, ;Chain, 3/4" Socket Wrench Bar Clamp completely a,Jmembted. The 1. Remove the carburetor cover and pull the clutch can come off without the guide+bar and spark plug away from the rubber connector.
  • Page 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS _e The carburetor has been adjusted at the fac- c. Run the engine for a few minutes to bring it up to operating temperature. tory for sea level conditions. Adjustment become necessary if the unit is used at NOTE: The engine must be at operating significantly...
  • Page 22 FILTER [CAUTION:.INever operate the unit without the air • A dirty air filter:. • filter in place as damage to the engine can oc- --reduces cutting power cur. _lncreases fuel consumption Items Required: soft bristled brush, such as a • Clean the Air Filten paint brush.
  • Page 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE- ....1. Move switch to "Start". ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Ignition Switch off. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture, page 7 2. Fuel tank empty, 3. Install new plug, page 18. 3. Spark Plug not firing. 4.
  • Page 24 ..SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST ..MODELS ..358.354831 358.354871 3.7118" 3.7118" PS Figure I...
  • Page 25 SEARS CHAINSAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354831 358'354871 3.7118" 3.7118" PS Figure I Part No. Qty. Description Key No. Part No. Qty. Description 15365 Flywheel Assembly 39095 Screw- Fan Housing (incl. # 2) (Lower Front) 30073 2381:7 Spring. Starter Dog Spark Plug (CJ-SY) Screw - Muffler Cover 15195 STD522525...
  • Page 26 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354831 358'354871 3.7/18" 3.7118'" PS Figure • CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY PART NO. 35094...
  • Page 27 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354871- 358.354831 3.7118" PS 3.7118" Figure Part No. - Pad No. Key No: Key No. Qty. Description Qty. Description Choke 19104 24338 Seal Adaptor Fuel Line and Filter STD511003 1 " Screw - Choke Bracket 28505 10347 Bracket &...
  • Page 28 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354831 358.354871 3.7118" 3.7118" PS Figure "- See Fig. 1 #36 REPAIR • KIT CHAIN I "• • %_65 .._ 57 ..MODEL 358.354871 3.7/18" See Fig. L...
  • Page 29 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MO DELS 358.354831 358.3548 71 3.7118" 3.7/18" Figure Description Qty. Part No. Qty. Part No. Description Key No. Key No, 19102 Screw-Bracket Gasket - Cover to Body STD511003 Crankcase 25987 Cover- Pump 15297 Bracket-Lever to Crankcase Screw-Oil Pump Cover 24351...
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31 QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. page SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ....: ......PREPARATION ................Wear personal protective gear gloves; safety footwear, snug fitting clothing;...
  • Page 32 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting ser- vice or repair parts for your Chain Saw. [Searsl All pa s listed herein may be ordered from any Sears "...

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