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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMANo 2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.352162 - 16 in. Bar Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: 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.
® 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.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Store the unit and fuel in a coot, dry well ventilated space where fuel va- • Do not operate with one hand. Sed- pors cannot reach sparks or open ous injury to the operator, helpers, or flames from water heaters, electdc bystanders may resuff from one- handed operation.
increase the chance of kickback. Fol- keep your body from being in a direct low manufacturer's chain sharpening line with the cuttingchain. and maintenance instructions. Check • Stand with your weightevenly bal- anced on both feet. tension at regular intervals, but never •...
prone to circulation disorders or muffler and spark arresting screen abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in which meets the requirements of • cold weather has been linked to blood California Codes 4442 and 4443. All vessel damage in otherwise healthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.
KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BarTool FrontHandle StarterRope...
° Fill bar o_1 tank with bar oil. we recommend you use Craftsman • Prime engine by pressing primer bulb chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is six times. not available, you may use a good ° Move On/Stop switch to ON.
OPERATING TIPS NOTE: When pulling the starter rope, • Check chain tension before first use do not use the full extent of the rope. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold and after 1 minute of operat(on. See Chain Tension in the Maintenance handle.
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plumb o rlevel todetermine the hetp prevent the tree rection of tree lean. in the wrong direction. • Weight and branches on one side. Hingeholdstree on • Surrounding trees and obstacles. stumpand helps controlfall • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fail toward the operator.
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orwoodintothe cutuntilthesawcan be Usinga log removed easily.Restart s aw andcarefuBy for support reenter the cut. Do notusea metal wedge.Do not attempt t o restartyour saw whenit is pinched or hungin a log, Usea wedge toremove p inched saw I stCut Turn saw OFF and use a plasticor 2nd Cut woodenwedge to forcecut open.
* Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter element, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new spark plug and air filter element assures proper 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil air.fuel mixture and helps your engine...
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED Adjusting Screw- 1/4 Turn WORN PARTS Replacement of darnaged/wom parts shouldbe referred to your Seam Ser- vice Center. • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for NOTE: It is normal for a small amount sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw I/4 turn clock- of oil to appear under the saw after en- wise.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Add lubricant to sprocket hote after each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN Asthe unitis used,carbondeposits • Burring of guide bar mils is a normal process of rail w ear. Remove these buildup on the mufflerand spark burrs with,a flat file. arrestorscreen,and must be removed •...
• Replace with Champion RCJTY spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 inc_hsocket wrench (i0-12 ft4bs). Spark plug gap PlugBoot should be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 Spark screws (15-20 in-lbs). Plug CHAIN REPLACEMENT •...
CLEAN FUEL FILTER Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and proceed adjustment Tocteanfuel filter, drainyourunitby to the section, if runningdryof fuel, removefuel cap/re- engine does not start, refer to trouble- tainerassemblyfrom tank, Pullfilter shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878. from tank and removefrom line.Clean if engine performance is acceptable at with milddetergentand dnse.
• Allowthe engineto cool,and secure ers. Run engine at least5 minutes after the unitbeforestoringortransporting_ addingstabilizer. • Store chainsaw and fuel in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycleengineoil ventilated area wherefuel vapors (air cooled)is especially blended.with cannotreach sparksor openflames fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this...
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Enginewillnot • Ignition switchoff. • Move Ignition switch to ON. startor willrun • Engine flooded. • See =Starting Instructions." ° Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. onlya few o Fueltank empty. seconds after , Spark plugnot fidng. fnstall new spark plug.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued I REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE Chain moves • Idle speed requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments." at idXespeed, adjustment. • Clutch requires repair. • Contact Sears Service. Chain does • Chain tension too , See "Chain Tension." not move tight.
iiiii iiiiii iii iiiiiiiiiiiii HIll IIIII REPAIR PARTS Ref, Part No. Oes=dpt/on Part I_scdptlor_ Description Rof. Pert I H_ndguerd 530069957 Oil Pump _ 48. I 530038224 530089723 Trigger & Lookout Screw (Includes Pin) {Inct, 28&31) 49, i 530015940 53O01O846 Staner Handl_ 53002611g Check V=fue Off Cap Ass'y.
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REPAIR PARTS i.ll 14 12 13 Rofo Fllt/ No, _11_o_ D_scrlpt!on Port NO. BarWrench 5300298O5 530O311O3 Piston R ing 530037793 Fakir FJ_ter 530015697 Retainer & 53_16101 530EH7062 Cras_kehsft Ass'y. 530O378O4 Air FilterHousing 530047827 Seal & 8earing Ass'),. Cs_uretor K_t 530037935 _9703 C_p--Cr_k_ 530016136...