Craftsman 358.353660 Owner's Manual

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[Sears
owner's
manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
VlODEL NO.
58.353660-2.3/14"
358.353670-2.3/16"
358.353690-2.3/16"PS
WARNING:
Carefully
read and follow
Safety Rules, Precautions
and
Operating
Instruc-
tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal
injury.
CRRFTSMRH
2.3/14" Z3/16"
2.3/16"PS.
GASOLINE CHAINSAWS
THIS CHA! N SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL
USE ONLY.
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. o{
your saw. These numbers are located
on the starting
instructions
decal.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
S(_L,
s, Ro(_buck
_nd
C.o., Chic_o_),
Ill. 60.684
U.S.A.
64765-3-06183- t -06283
PRINTED IN U. S. A.

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  • Page 1 [Sears owner's manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts VlODEL NO. CRRFTSMRH 58.353660-2.3/14" 358.353670-2.3/16" 358.353690-2.3/16"PS 2.3/14" Z3/16" 2.3/16"PS. GASOLINE CHAINSAWS THIS CHA! N SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. WARNING: Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. o{ your saw.
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHAIN SAW (Excluding Bar, Chain, Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope) For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up this chain saw according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair defects in material...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Failure to observe the following Safety Rules andl Precautions could result ,n serious personal injury. J GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK KNOW YOUR t. Read your Owner's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can apply all safe- Kickback can lead to dangerous loss o f_icon-...
  • Page 4 4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving °-_3iCarry the saw with_,,guide bar and chain when the throttle trigger is released. Refer to covered, preferably with an appropriate scab- page 21 for carburetor adjustment instruc- bard. tions if the chain does not stop. 4.
  • Page 5 PREPARING YOUR FOR USE GETTING READY 1. READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL CARE- 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: FULLY. a. Protective gloves b. Approved, marked fuel container _... Your Owner's Manual has been developed to c. One gallon leaded or unleaded, regular help you prepare your saw for use and, to gasoline...
  • Page 6 c. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in Figure 3. d. Place chain over and behind the clutch drum, onto the sprocket. Figure 3. e. Place the Guide Bar on the saw by fitting the long slot in the Guide Bar over the Bar Stud.
  • Page 7 e. HoldtheGuideBarat a 45 degree angle to the saw and slip the chain into the Guide Bar grooves -- first, the top groove then, the bottom groove. Figure 8. f. Lower the Guide Bar; fit the large slot on the mounts on either side of the Bar Stud; and slide the Guide Bar.
  • Page 8 2. MODEL .353670 (2.3/16") and .353690 (2.3/16" a. Hold the Guide tip of the Guide Bar up and push the Adjusting Lever forward just until the chain does not sag below the Guide Bar. Figure 12. b. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the Guide Bar at the center of the bar.
  • Page 9 BAR AND CHAIN • The guide bar and cutting chain require con- stant lubrication in order remain 3. IMPORTANT POINTS operating condition, Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler system when the oil a. Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank is kept filled.
  • Page 10 USING YOUR PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Each time before operating your saw, always: 5. ,.-Check the saw chain. The chain should be 1. vCheck over safety rules and precautions in sharp and at the correct tension. 6. ,..Check the fuel tank and oil tank. Both tanks this manual.
  • Page 11 CONTROLLING KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous chain saw reaction that 2. HOW YOU REDUCE CHANCE cause serious personal injury. Carefully OF KICKBACK study this section before you make the first cut with your new saw, You must understand what a. Recognize that Kickback can happen, By causes kickback, how you...
  • Page 12 USING POWER SHARP SYSTEM [MODEL .3536901 Model .353690 is equipped with a Power Sharp Replace the sharpening stone when a new System that will perform approximately 80% of Power Sharp chain is installed. See instruc- the sharpening necessary for the saw chain. The tions, page 13.
  • Page 13 5. File from inside toward outside of cutter, SIDE straight across, in one direction only. Use 2 or PLATE SIDE PLATE 3 strokes per side plate edge. Figure 26. NOTE: Avoid hitting the top edge of th.e cut- ters when filing the side plate. 6.
  • Page 14 TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES 1. PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION CARE- 3. FELLING LARGE TREES--6" DIAMETER FULLY IN ADVANCE OR MORE a. Clear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree where you. can have The notch method is used to cut large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the secure footing.
  • Page 15 BUCKING • Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen 3. BUCKING -- USING A STAND (Figure 36) tree to the desired log size. a, In area A: • Two types of cutting are used (Figure 33): 1.) Undercut 1t3 of the way through the log.
  • Page 16 D. DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm gdp. Maintain secure footing and WARNING! balance. BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINT KICK. BACK. Do not allow the moving chain to contact • Watch out for spdngpoles, Use extreme cau- any other branches or objects at the nose of the tion when cutting small size limbs.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE A good maintenance program: of regular inspec- • Check the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts tion and care will increase the service life and and fittings regularly. Loose fasteners help to maintain the safety and performance cause an unsafe condition as well asdamage your saw.
  • Page 18 5.) Correct Depth Gauges. a.) Place depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge. Figure 42. GAUGE b.) File level with the flat file if depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool. c.) Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file.
  • Page 19 B. 'IGNITION, COOLING EXHAUST SYSTEMS 1. EXHAUST SYSTEM • Carbon deposits will build up on exhaust • Carbon build-up on theexhaust system can ports, spark arrestor, muffler, and spark plug cause the engine to loose power in a cut. as the saw is used. All of these parts should •...
  • Page 20 1. Drainfuel tank..2. Remove the two screwson the side of the REMOVE CONTROL fan housing. F igure49. 3. Remove the largescrewat the rearof the control handleandthe small screwdirectly belowit. Figure50, 4. Pullthe gasline fromthe fitting goingin-the saw handle. 5.
  • Page 21 D. CARBURETOR""ADJusTMENTS • The carburetor has been adjusted at the fac- 2. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENTwl tory for sea levet conditions. Adjustment a. Start the engine, become necessary if the unit is used b. Adjust if the engine stops (when the trigger significantJy higher altitudes or if you notice...
  • Page 22 CHECK ACCELERATION 8. REASSEMBLE UNIT Adjust if there is a slight hesitation by turning a. Stop the engine. the Low Speed Mixture Screw 1t16 of a turn at b. Clean mating surfaces car- a time counterclockwise until you buretor housing and cover. have smooth acceleration, c.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES Available, from your nearest SEARS Store, Catalog Sales Office, or Service Center But not furnished with your saw Catalog .Part . No. Description STD360946 32-36403 Spark Plug-Champion CJ-8 3;I059 ---- Spark Plug Wrench -55004 32,36524 " -File (5/32". dia.) Twin Pack_i_i _32;36565_ '_ i ,Fite'Guide'_ ;_ ....
  • Page 24 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Move switch to "Start". 1. Ignition Switch off. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture, page 8. 3. Spark Plug not firing. 3. Install new plug, page 19. 4.
  • Page 25 NOTES...
  • Page 26 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS -- MODEL NO. 358.353660-2.3/14" 358.353670-2.3/16" 358.353690-2.3/16" Figure I Carburetor Assembly Part No. 35158 _--11 _--25 15-.J...
  • Page 27 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS -- MODEL NO. 358.353660.2.3114" 358.353670-2.3116" 358.353690-2.3/16" Figure Ref. Ref. Part No. Qty. Description Description Part No, Qty. 15126 Key-Flywheel STD610807 Screw - No. 8 x 3/4 Tapping 39111 Flywheel Assembly Cover- Handle 24967 3 STD511005 Screw - 10-24 x 1/2 STD512507 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4...
  • Page 28 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS -- MODEL NO. 358.353660-2.3114" 356.353670-2.3116" Figure 2 358.353690-2.3116" >. For Model .353660 Sprocket & Chain For Model .353690...
  • Page 29 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS --MODEL NO. 358.353660-2.3/14" 358.353670-2.3116" 358.353690-2.3116" Figure " Qt_ Descdption Description 23792 Pin - Oil Tank Vent 23795 Cover -Muffler 15249 23843 Retainer-Piston Ring Stud - Bar Mounting 10469 10474 Connecting'Rod Assay, Crankcase Assembly. (inc!. 36, 37 & 38) (incL 1,2,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Bracket Isolator 25572...
  • Page 30 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST Figure 3 Figure -__. _-_- MODELS .353660 _. :_.-_:- _.. 2.3/14" • 4__-_1 Description Decal - Bar Clamp 1.._ j..._ 5.__ L.______ 6 PartNo. Qty. STD541431 Nut - Bar. Mounting - 5/16 - 18 Flange 25527 Decal - Instructions I___...
  • Page 31 QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow aft Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. page SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS............. PBEPARATION......_. . .3 t. _-_ Wear personal protective gear -- gloves;...
  • Page 32 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting ser- vice or repair parts for your Chain Saw. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

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