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Craftsman 358.350370 Instruction Manual

2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-cycle gasoline chain saw
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Instruction
Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
2.2 cu.in./36cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model
No.
358.350370
-
16 in,
Bar
Q
Q
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Es
For Occasional
Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before first use of this product.
For answers
to your questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-7
pm, Mon-Sat;
Sun, 10 am-7
pm
1-800-235-5878
(Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530086517
7/t9/01

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model 358.350370 16 in, Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers...

  • Page 2: Full One Year Warranty

    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.

  • Page 3: Carburetor Adjustments

    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- k_...:+j._,_ Avoid Obstructions ommended.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    increase the chance of kickback. Fol- 411 WARNING: Avoid kickback which low manufacturer's chain sharpening can result in serious injury. Kickback and maintenance instructions. Check is the backward, upward or sudden for- tension at regular intervals, but never ward motion of the guide bar occurring with engine running.

  • Page 5: Kickback Safety Features

    keep y our body f rom being i nadirect CHAIN BRAKE line with the cutting chain. • Chain Brake: designed to stop the • Stand with your weight evenly bal- chain in the event of kickback. anced onboth f eet. •...
  • Page 6 joints, discontinue the use ofthis tool est land and the states of California, Ida- and seek m edical attention. Ananti-vi- ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, bration system d oes n ot g uarantee Oregon, and Washington require by law avoidance ofthese p roblems.

  • Page 7: Operating Your

    KNOW YOUR 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.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    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.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting flooded engine) When pulling the starter rope, do not The engine may be flooded if it has not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not started after 10 pulls.

  • Page 10: Felling Large Trees

    the hand g uard w ithout releasing your TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES grip around the front handle. The chain WARNING: Check for broken or should stop immediately. Inertia dead branches which can fall while cut- a ctivating function control ting causing serious injury. Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you _.WARNING: When performing...
  • Page 11 NOTE: Iftree has large b uttress roots, saw aside and pull down the tree remove them before making the notch. with a cable winch, block and tackle, Ifusing s aw toremove buttress roots, or tractor. keep saw chain f rom contacting CUTTING A FALLEN TREE ground toprevent dulling ofthe chain.
  • Page 12 firmly a nd maintain control. The saw Using a support stand will t end topush back t oward you. WARNING: Never turn saw up- 2 nd Cut side down t oundercut. The saw can- not b econtrolled inthis position. Always make y our f irst c ut o nthecom- pression side ofthe log.

  • Page 13: Customer Responsibilities

    • Always use anovercut tocut s mall • Finish the pruning operation by using and freely h anging limbs. Undercut- an overcut so that the stump of the ting could c ause l imbs t ofall a nd limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the pinch t he saw.
  • Page 14 gine stops. Donot c onfuse this with a leaking oil t ank. • ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly bymoving the switch tothe STOP position. Make s ure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Donot u se saw iffuel Using bar tool, roll chain around tank shows signs o fdamage or leaks.
  • Page 15 Tomaintain guide b ar: CLEAN AIR FILTER • Move O N/STOP switch toSTOP. A dirty air filter decreases the life and • Loosen and remove chain b rake performance of the engine and in- nuts and chain b rake. Remove bar creases fuel consumption and harmful and chain f rom saw.
  • Page 16 CLEANING THE SPARK 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder ARRESTING SCREEN cover. Remove the cylinder cover. Cleaning is required every 25 hours of Pull offthe spark plug boot. operation or annually, whichever comes first. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 1.

  • Page 17: Chain Adjustment

    4. Turn adjusting screw onbarcoun- dure, call our customer assistance help terclockwise tomove t he tension- line at 1-800-235-5878. ing rack asfarasitwill g otoward Old fuel, a dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter, or the front ofthebar. flooding may give the impression of an improperly adjusted carburetor.
  • Page 18 Run engine at least 5 min- from water heaters, electric motors or utes after adding stabilizer. switches, furnaces, etc. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air • Store chain saw with all guards in cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. place and position chain saw so that...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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 REMEDY CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not 1. ON/STOP switch start or will run STOP position.

  • Page 20: Your Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 11 Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service. chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.
  • Page 21 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY vice center or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under RIOD: Any warranted part which is not Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) scheduled for replacement as required is defective or a defect in the materials maintenance, or which is scheduled or workmanship...

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