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Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model 358,360130 18 in, Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espa6ol ® For Occasional Use Only Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product.
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Parts & Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS 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.
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Kickback Path nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- Avoid Obstructions ommended. Never modify your saw.
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• Keep saw chain sharp and properly 411 WARNING: Avoid kickback which tensioned. A loose or dull chain can can result in serious injury. Kickback increase the chance of kickback. Fol- is the backward, upward or sudden for- low manufacturer's chain sharpening ward motion of the guide bar occurring and maintenance...
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• Position your left h and o nthe front Low-Kickback Chain handlebar soitisinastraight line with Contoured Depth Gauge your right hand o nthe rear h andle when m aking bucking cuts. Stand deflects kickback force And allows slightly tothe left s ide ofthe saw to _._,_ wood to gradually longated Guard Link...
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your tions t hrough prolonged use ofgasoline saw is equipped with a temperature lim- powered hand t ools c ould c ause blood iting muffler and spark arresting screen vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, which meets the requirements of Califor- hands, and joints o fpeople prone t o nia Codes 4442 and 4443.
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KNOW Y OUR S AW READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture reference.
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Craftsman ward the front handle as far as pos- chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil sible. The chain brake must be disen- is not available, you may use a good gaged before cutting with the saw.
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 6. Squeeze and release the throttle When pulling the starter rope, do not trigger to return engine to idle use the full extent of the rope as this speed. can cause the rope to break. Do not DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting...
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TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate the chain brake by turn- _,WARNING: Check for broken or ing your left wrist against the hand guard dead branches which can fall while without releasing your grip around the cutting causing serious injury.
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side oftree, the tree will t end tofall i n cautious with partially fallen trees the direction ofthe notch. that may be poorly supported. When NOTE: Iftree has large b uttress roots, a tree doesn't fall completely, set the remove them before making the notch. saw aside and pull down the tree Ifusing s aw toremove buttress roots, with a cable winch, block and tackle,...
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Undercutting involves cutting onthe 1st Cut underside ofthe log with top ofsaw against thelog. W hen u ndercutting use light u pward pressure. Hold s aw firmly a nd maintain control. The saw will t end topush b ack t oward you. _.
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• Keep t he tree between you and the • Next make the second cut an over- chain. cut all the way through the limb. • Remove larger branches with the • Finish the pruning operation by using cutting techniques described an overcut so that the stump of the BUCKING...
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED WORN P ARTS Contact Sears Service Center forre- placement ofdamaged orworn parts. NOTE: Itisnormal forasmall amount ofoiltoappear under the saw after e n- gine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. Using bar tool, roll chain around •...
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Check the condition ofguide b ar e ach INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND time chain i ssharpened. Aworn guide DECALS bar w ill d amage thechain a nd make • After each use, inspect complete unit cutting difficult. for loose or damaged parts.
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_,/j\ REPLACE SPARK PLUG /Muffler Diffuser Spark The spark plug should be replaced Arresting each year to ensure the engine starts Screen easier and runs better. Ignition timing I_ 1_,,,,.___ iA_I _"_._4_ Muffler is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
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10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 12. Install chain brake making sure the Chain adjusting pin in positioned in the Brake lower hole in the guide bar.
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Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where f uel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach s parks oropen f lames from water heaters, Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air electric motors or cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. switches, furnaces, etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A_. WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/STOP switch in 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not start or will run STOP position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil h3adequate 1. Oil tank empty. . Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.
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the part will b erepaired orreplaced to the effect of "repair or replace as nec- Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY essary" shall be warranted for 2 years. SPONSIBILITIES: Asthe small off-road Any warranted part which is scheduled engine owner, you are responsible for for replacement as required mainte- the performance...
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS MODEL 358.360130 WARNING 'A"airtn_!a" i_ !rdltnu°'!t's_e_c!'n_un! 'imeUdS tsbeev iPce; f; rrmse°d b eY] q u a]I" 7 J_l I lOll Ref. Part Description Part Description Ref. Part Description 530015940 Screw 530071305 Kit-Trigger & Lockout 530056402 Starter Handle (includes Pin) 530069232...
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS MODEL 358.360130 Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 530016153 Screw 530069608 Carb. Gasket (kit) 530071310 Shield-Cylinder Screw 550016386 530069247 Kit-Fuel Line (Small) 530049700 530047213 Adapter- Carburetor Assy- Air Purge Screw 530016187 530015780 Screw Gasket-Oarb Adapter (kit) 530095646 530069608 Assy- Fuel...