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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMRN 2.0 cu. in./33cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351440 - 14 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, Mort-Sat;...
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRA:FTSMAN ® 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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• Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened. and causes the saw to move in the op- • Use only Craftsman accessodes and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacement parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickback ddves the saw stndght Never modify your saw.
increasethe chance of kickback. Fol- keep your body from being in-a 81ft_t line with the cutting chain. low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check • Stand with your weight evenly bal- anced on both feet. tension at regular intervals, but never •...
proneto circulation disordersor muffler and spark arresting screen abnormal s welling.Prolonged usein which meets the requirements of coldweatherhasbeenlinkedto blood California Codes 4442 and 4443. All vesseldamagein otherwisehealthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.If symptoms occursuch Califomia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, numbness, pare, loss of strength, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington change in skin color or texture, or loss...
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KNOW YOUR SAW READTHISOPERATOR'S MANUAL ANDSAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YC_URCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unitto familiarize yourself with the locationot the various c_ntrois and adjustments. Save th_s manual for future reference. Bar Tool Front Handle Hand Guaro...-.,4s • sta.er •...
• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil. we recommend you use Craftsman • Prime engine by slowly pressing prim- chain sew bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is er bulb six times. not available, you may use a good •...
NOTE:Whenpullingthestarterrope, OPERATING TIPS do notusethe full extentofthe rope. • Check chain tension before first use Do notlet starterropesnapbeck.Hold and after 1 minute of operation. See handle.Let roperewindslowly. Chain Tension in the Maintenance section. • Pull starter rope handle firmly and •...
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plumb or level to determine the di- This hinge will help prevent the tree rection of tree lean. from falling in the wrong direction. • Weight and branches on one side. Hinge holds tree on • Surrounding trees and obstacles. stump and helps controlfall •...
or woodintothe cutuntilthe sawcanbe Using a log ,_d ,-., removedeasily. R estart s awandcarefully for support- . '_" - ,.,uL,_ roenter _he cutDo not usaa met_ wedge. Donot a_empt to rest_ y our sawwhenit ispinched orhungina log. _lSt Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use s plasticor 2"d cut wooden wedge to force cut open.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter element, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new spark plug 1 Use sprocket lubrication and air filter element assures proper 2 Use Craftsman chainsaw bar oil air-fuel mixture and helps your engine...
CHECK FOR DAMAGED Ad|us'dngScrew - 1/4 Turn-- _ WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged/worn parts should be referred to your Sears Ser- vice Center. • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for NOTE: It is normal for a small amount sag.
• Add lubricant to sprocket hole after INSPECT MUFFLER SPARK- each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burring of guide bar rails is a normal As the unit is used, carbon deposits process of rail wear. Remove these build up on the muffler and spark burrs with a flat file.
• Replace with Champion RCJ7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark plug gap should be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lbs). Plug Cutters - Dep_ Gauge...
CLEAN FUEL FILTER Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and Tocleanfuelfilter,dramyourunitby proceed to the adjustment section. If runningdryof fuel, remove fuel cap/re- engine does not start, refer to trouble- tainer assembly from tank. Pull filter shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878. from tank and remove from line.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after the unit before stodng or transporting. adding stabilizer. • Store chain saw and fuel in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil ventilated area where fuel vapors (air cooled) is especially blended with cannot reach sparks or open flames fuel stabilizdr.
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 •...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chainmoves • Idlespeedrequires • See •Carburetor Adjustments." i at idle speed, adjustment. • Clutch requires repair. • Contact Sears Service. Chain does • Chain tension too • See =Chain Tension." not move tight.
gine owner, you are responsible for the shall be warranted for the pedod performance of the required mainte- of time up to the first scheduled replace- nance listed in your Owner's Manual. ment point for that pert. SEARS recommends that you retain all DIAGNOSIS receipts covedng maintenance on your...
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For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473--7247)