2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-cycle 14 inch guide bar 16 inch guide bar gasoline chain saw (33 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.35161
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For answers to your questions Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; • 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman 545186813 Rev, 1 6/15/08 CRAFTSMAN° Rules and Operating about this product: Sun, 10 am-7 <Hoo,olisted areCentraITime) Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement...
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Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw with care.
_ILWARNING: Avoid kickback which can resuIt in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Position your l eft h and o nthe front handtebar soitisinastraight tine with your r ight hand o nthe rear handle when m aking bucking cuts. Never reverse right and lefthand positions forany type ofcutting. • Stand w ith your w eight evenly bal- anced o nboth feet.
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This unit is not equipped with an anti- vibration system and is intended for occasional use only. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swell- ings.
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READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations Iocation of the various controts and adjustments. erence, Front Hand Guard Chain Muffler CRAFTSMAN° Bar Oil Fill Cap Sprocket Hole Starter Housing Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Clutch Cover...
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oit is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oiI until you are aMe to obtain Craftsman brand.
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_ILWARNING: Do not attempt to throw or drop-start the chain saw, Doing so witt put the operator at risk of serious injury due to loss of controI of the chain saw. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When puIIing the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break.
CHAIN B RAKE _b'WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to tess than 0.020"...
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _II, WARNING: Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cut- ting causing serious injury. Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree falt, nor cut at night since you will not be aIe to see well, nor during bad weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
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kickback and chain damage, use wood or p}astic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. • Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fail: cracking sounds, widen- ing of the feI}ing cut, or movement the upper branches. •...
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• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log. • Finish with your second cut. Using a log for support stCut Using a support stand 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING _IIWARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing except for carburetor adjustments. Filt in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check fuel mixture leveI Check guide bar and chain oit Inspect and ctean unit &decaIs Check chain brake...
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Guide Screwdriver Adjusting Wheel Knob Lift lever on bar knob and turn counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar clamp. CRAF LOOSEN 3. Turn adjusting wheel (downward direction) to tension chain until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip of guide bar while adjusting tension.
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After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch i sintheSTOP position, then clean a ll s awdust from the guide b ar and sprocket hole. Tomaintain guide b ar: • Move O N/STOP switch toSTOR • Loosen and remove bar n uts and clutch c over.
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Replace the spark arresting screen breaks occur. Spark Exhaust Arresting Outlet Screen Cover Muffler CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first. 1. Loosen and remove the nut from the exhaust outlet cover.
3. Sharpen cutters. • Tosharpen thecutters, position the fileholder level (90 °)sothat it rests o nthe top edges ofthe cut- terand depth g auge. NOTE: Thechain h asboth left and right h and c utters. File H!_ File_ CLltter_o _, ,'_ ! _/ Depth Gauge [ •...
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2. Loosen and remove bar k nob com- pletely bylifting t ever and turning counterclockwise, CRRF LOOSEN Loosen chain tension by turning adjusting wheel (upward direction), Remove clutch cover. Knob Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
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Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers. Run engine at least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer, you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect ing all of the recommended remedies operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE 1. ON/STOP switch in Engine will not start or will run STOP position. 2. Engine flooded. only a few seconds after starting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE t. Chain tension too Chain does not move when en- tight. 2. Carburetor requires gine is acceler- ated adjustment 3. Guide bar rails pinched. 4-.C_utch slipping 5. Chain brake engaged. t. Chain tension incorrect. Chain clatters or cuts roughty.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- buck and Co., U.S.A., are pieased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2007 and later small off-road engine. In California, small off-road engines must be de- signed,...
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ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibi$ities, you should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center or call Sears at 1-800-469-4683.
REPAIR PARTS 8EARS CHAINSAW WARNING A" repairs, adju,;trnent6 maintenance not described LheOperato;'s Mar=uai must be performed by qualifieG personnel De_¢ri_ion 530057893 Knob Choke 530021178 530057908 Spring Ign Switch 530059677 530057891 Level Ign Switch 530021180 530016080 Screw 530071966 530071888 Kit Trigger/kockout...
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAtNSAW MODEL 358351610 WARNING repairs, ad}ustments maintenance described the Operator's Manual must pelfolmed by quafffie_ sewice pe_sonneE part Description 580056837 Shie!d (l_cl 2,8) 530016153 Screw 530059806 Tape Ref_ectol 530059238 Modu!e Ignition 530016432 Screw 560047442 Strap Ground 530057943 A_sy Wire Harness...