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Operator's
Manual
CRRFTSMRN o
2.2 cu.in./36cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350270
- 16 in. Bar
@
A
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.,
or 10 am-7
pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878
(Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 USA
530088679
2/10/00
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN o 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350270 - 16 in. Bar 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., or 10 am-7...
- Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _:GAS 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 owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 • Keep caps and fasteners securely being pinched, caught, or by contact- tightened. ing a foreign object in the wood. This • Use only Craftsman accessories sudden stopping of the chain results in replacement parts as recommended. a reversal of the chain force used to Never modify your saw.
- Page 4 • Keep w orking area free from obstruc- you are right or left handed. Wrap the tions s uch asother trees, branches, fingers of your left hand over and rocks, fences, stumps, etc. E liminate around the front handlebar, and your oravoid a ny obstruction that y our left thumb under the front handlebar.
- Page 5 chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch CHAIN BRAKE: If this saw is to be displacement specified in ANSI used for commercial logging, you must B175.1. order and install a chain brake to com- ply with Federal OSHA Regulations Low-Kickback Chain Commercial Logging.
- Page 6 KNOW Y OUR S AW READ THIS O PERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit t ofamiliarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture r ef- erence.
- Page 7 CARBURETOR ADJUST- we recommend you use Craftsman MENTS within this manual. Avoid con- chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can is not available, you may use a good cause serious burns.
- Page 8 • Practice cutting a few small logs us- ing the following steps. This will help you get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing op- Off Full eration. • Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- •...
- Page 9 • Remove dirt, stones, loose b ark, NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, nails, staples, and wire from the tree use wedges to open the cut when where c uts are tobemade. necessary to control the direction fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges,...
- Page 10 Use a wedge to remove ph_ched saw Using a log for support I st Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or 1st Cut wooden wedge to force cut open. Overeutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log.
- Page 11 A new spark plug and air filter element assures proper 1 Use sprocket lubrication air-fuel mixture and helps your engine 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil run better and last longer.
- Page 12 CHECK FOR DAMAGED • Using bar tool, roll chain around guide WORN P ARTS bar to ensure all links are in bar Replacement ofdamaged/worn parts groove. should b ereferred toyour S ears Ser- • Lift up tip of guide barto check for vice Center.
- Page 13 • Add lubricant tosprocket hole after Air Filter _.._ Cylinder Cover each use. Screws • Burring ofguide b arrails i sanormal process ofrail w ear. Remove these burrs w ith aflat f ile. O o"vTrer • When r ail t op isuneven, use aflat file torestore square edges and sides.
- Page 14 REPLACE SPARK PLUG plug g ap should be .025 in. The spark p lug should bereplaced • Reinstall the spark plug boot. each year toensure the engine starts • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 easier and runs b etter. Ignition timing screws (15-20 in-lbs).
- Page 15 CHAIN A DJUSTMENT • Turn both mixture screws counter- See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE clockwise until they stop. section. • Turn the idle speed screw clockwise CHANGE FUEL FILTER until it stops. Now turn counterclock- wise 4-1/2 full turns. To change fuel filter, drain your unit by Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and running dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/re- tainer assembly...
- Page 16 • Allow the engine to cool, and secure containers. Run engine at least 5 min- the unit before storing or transport- utes after adding stabilizer. ing. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air • Store chain saw and fuel in a well cooled) is especially blended with fuel...
- Page 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not • Ignition switch off. • Move Ignition switch to ON. start or will run • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. only a few •...
- Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain moves • Idle speed requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments." at idle speed, adjustment. • Contact Sears Service. • Clutch requires repair. Chain does • Chain tension too • See "Chain Tension." not move tight.
- Page 19 BILITIES: Asthelawn a nd garden only f orregular inspection tothe effect equipment engine owner, you are re- of"repair orreplace asnecessary" sponsible forthe performance ofthe shall bewarranted for2years. Any required maintenance listed i nyour warranted part which i sscheduled Owner's Manual. SEARS recommends replacement asrequired maintenance that y ou retain a llreceipts covering...