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[Sears I
operator's
manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
MODEL NO.
358.34020
- 2.0/12"
358.34030
2.0/14"P.S.
WARNING:
3arefuily
read and follow
Safety
Rules, Precautions
and
Operating
Instruc-
tions. Failure to do so can
result
in serious personal
injury.
I:RRFTgMRN
..........2ili'0112"
-2.0/14"P. S.
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are located on the starting
instructions
decal.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference;
i
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co., Chicago,
IIL 60684
U.S.A.
530-066373-2-27984-1-28084
PRINTED IN U. S. A.
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- Page 1 [Sears I operator's manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts MODEL NO. 358.34020 - 2.0/12" 358.34030 2.0/14"P.S. I:RRFTgMRN ..2ili'0112" -2.0/14"P. S. ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS WARNING: Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of 3arefuily read and follow your saw.
- Page 2 FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC CHAIN (Excluding Bar & Chain) For one year from date of purchase, Sears will repair defects in material or workmanship in this electric chain saw at no charge. This warranty excludes bar & chain, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal...
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use may cause serious injury. To reduce the hazard of kickback: KNOWYOUR 1.
- Page 4 1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, 3. Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly lubricated. improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. 4. Keep oil cap, screws and fasteners tight. 2. Do not use thesaw if the trigger switch does 5.
- Page 5 KNOW YOUR CHAIN INTRODUCTION The information found in this manual will help WARNING=. you properly prepare your chain saw for use, All electrical repairs to this saw, including • understand how to operate your saw safely, and housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnos. perform maintenance required to keep your unit ed and repaired by your Sears Service Center or...
- Page 6 door use. The suffix, W-A, must be in- operator, saw chain, and branches at all cluded on the cord label. times. e. Avoid dangerous situations. DO not expose 2.) Heavy enough to carry the current from to rain, or use in damp, wet, the power source to the distance...
- Page 7 ; 4. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown Figure 5. : 5. Place the chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the Guide Bar grooves first the top and then the bottom groove, Figure 6..6 , Slide the bar forward and fit the adjusting into the round hole in the Guide Bar.
- Page 8 CHAIN often enough to maintain a thin film of oil on • The guide bar and cutting chain require con. the chain while the saw is cutting. It is recom. tinuous lubrication in order to remain mended that the oiler activatorbe operated six (6) times a minute and held for approximately operating condition,...
- Page 9 CONTROLLING KICKBACK KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous chain saw reaction that PATH can cause serious personal injury. Carefully study this section before you make the first cut with your new saw. You must., understand what causes kickback, reduce chance of kickback, and how you can remain in the best control of the saw if kickback does oc-...
- Page 10 MAINTAIN BEST CONTROL a. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands. Figure14. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the STAND TO THE_ saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar, LEFT OF THE Keep your right hand completely around the rear...
- Page 11 USING THE POWER SHARP ® SYSTEM (MODEL 358.34030) Model 358.34030 is equipped with a Power Sharp® Sys- • Replace the sharpening Stone when a new Power Sharp® chain is installed. The sharpen- tem that will perform approximately 80% of the sharpening ing stone will wear to the shape.of the worn chain necessaryfor the saw.
- Page 12 HAND FILING Required after every 3rd SUPPORT FLAT SIDE to 5th time the Power Sharp ® System is used to correct the side plates, NOTE: If abrasive materials such as rocks, nails, sand, or dirt are contacted by the chain, the side plates should be checked more often.
- Page 13 TYPES OF CUTTING • Pull-in: :BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE --occurs when the chain on the bottom of the 1. IMPORTANT POINTS. bar is suddenly stopped. a. Cut wood . only. :Do not cut metal, plastics, -- occurs when the saw housing is not held sec- •...
- Page 14 FELLING SMALL TREES p LESS THAN 6" IN DIAMETER a. If you knowthe direction offalt: • i4 1 .) Make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of fall, DIRECTION 2.) Cut all the way through. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away OF FALL quickly on your planned retreat path.
- Page 15 BUCKING 1ST CUT PRESSURE SIDE Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT POINTS 2ND CUT a. Cut only one log at a time. 2NDCUT _ !,,: b. Cut =shattered wood very carefully_ Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator.
- Page 16 4. BUCKING -- USING ANOTHER LOG AS A WARNING! SUPPORT (Figure 31): Do not stand on the log being cut. The cut portion will roll down hill. a. In areaA: 1.) Undercut 113of the way through the log. 2.) Finish with an overcut. fn area B: 1.) Overcut, 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE • A good maintenanceprogram of regular inspec. tion and care wilt increase the service life and Avoid accidental starting. _Always unplug the saw help to maintain the safety and performance from the power source before cteaningor perform- WARNING! your, saw. ing any maintenance to the saw.
- Page 18 Always wear gloves when handling the Chain. The chain can be sharp enough to cut you even though it may be too dull to cut wood, ao CLEAN TREE FROM CHAIN 1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE BEFORE IT IS SHARPENED: • Sharpen the chain when: 1.) Soak chain in a petroleum based sot- --Wood...
- Page 19 2. CHAIN REPLACEMENT 3. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE • Conditions which may require guide bar a. Replace the chain when cutters or links maintenance: break. --saw cuts to one side b. See your Sears Service Center --saw has to be.forced through a cut replace and sharpen individual cutters...
- Page 20 GRASPTHRUST WASHER WITH PLIERS BEVE LED WASHER CURVES __ __ AWAY FROM POWERHEAD WASHER _'_" %_'_ BEVELED WASHERS CURVE TOWARD _ POWERHEAD Figure 46 STORAGE When your_saw is to be= stored for over 30 days always: 4. Apply a coating of 0!! to the e n!ire surface the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth, •...
- Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Read and follow all safety rules and precautions (pages 3 and 4) before servicing your saw. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ,Oil inadequate for bar 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank, page 8. and chain lubrication 2. Contact Sears Service Center. 2: Oil pump clogged.
- Page 22 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST-- MODEL NO. 358.34020-2.0/12" 358.34030-2.0/14"PS MODEL (358.340301 (on|y) 88-_=__ .._,. ----"; % 22 lilli MODEL _.A;N 53 (358.34030) ]REPAIR I Cor,,y) [. KIT...
- Page 23 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST-- MODEL NO. 358.34020-2.0/12" 358.34030-2.0/14"PS Ref. Ref. Qty. Description Qty, Description 26448 Housing - Motor 23456 Spring- Oil Line 25458 Drive-,Clutch 25461 -Grommet-Oil Lines (358,34030) 28567 Drum-Clutch 15274 Washer- Oil Pump Mtg. (358,34030) 89752 Assembly- Motor 15496 Screw- Oil Pump Mtg.
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- Page 27 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 28 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Chain Saw. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.