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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN+
i
2.5 HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341240
-- 14 in. Bar
®
_
ARNING:
Read and foilow alJ 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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 2.5 HP Motor CRAFTSMAN+ ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.341240 -- 14 in. Bar ® Read and foilow alJ Safety Rules and Operating ARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;...
- Page 2 Beck FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAINSAW. If this Craftsman Electdc Chain Saw fails to perform properly due to a defect in matedai or workmanship within (1) year from the date of pur- chase, Sears will repair or replace it, fr.ee ofc.har, g e.
- Page 3 ; Keep the handles dry and clean and dication.You must be in good physical conditionand mantallyalert, fi you have free from oil and grease. • Keep oil cap and fasteners sauuraly any conditionthat might be aggravated tightened. by stranunuswork, check with doctor •...
- Page 4 • To reduce the riskof electdcel shock, saw cords pariodioally and if dam- this appliance has a poledzad plug aged, have repaired by a Sears Ser- vice Center. (one blade is wider than the other) and GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK will require the use of e polarized ex- tensi_'_cord.The appflance plug will fit Follow ell safety ruiss to help avoid kick- back and other forces which can result in...
- Page 5 ues represent OKA requirements per standard. a safe" operatingenviron- REDUCE THE CHANCE mant for the user. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw, The following pr_ should be fct- • Either of these reactions may cause lowed to rninirnizeIdckbeck: you to lose control of the saw which •...
- Page 6 • Low Kickback Chain has met kick- back performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. LowIqd(back Chain Contoured D .pthGauge • When making bucking or pruning .ll_.._,---- Ek_ngaied Guard Unk cuts, position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight AndAJow=WoodTo line with your right hand on the rear...
- Page 7 CARTON CONTENTS NOTE: If you need assbfence or find Model 35Q.341240 parts missing or damaged, please call Chain S aw(fully a ssembled) 1-800-235-5878 Ear Sheath ASSEMBLY Extra Chain Your saw is fully assembled; no Bar Lube (8 oz,) assembly is necessary, Examine parts for damage.
- Page 8 Iife, we strongwinds, etc. Ifthe bee makes con. recommend you use Creltsrnemchain tactwith any utilityline, the ublitycompla- saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is not ny shouldbe noUfiedimrnsdiately, awdlable,you may Use a good grade • Carefully plan your sawing o_n SAE 30 oil u_] you are able to obtain advance.
- Page 9 • Remove dirt, s tones, higher than the hodzentai notching cut loose bark, as illustrated. Keep the felling back out nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. parallel to the horizontal notching cut, Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge.
- Page 10 lossoffooting a nd control. Donot s tand ing in injury and/or damage to the saw, downhill of the log being cut. Stop the saw; ddve a wedge of plastic IMPORTANT POINTS or wood into out until the saw can be •...
- Page 11 • Watch for logs with a compression • Frequently clear branches out of the side. See illustration above for cutting way to avoid tripping over them. logs with a compression side. LIMBING Using • log for support ndCut Remove Small Limbs _A,rdh One Cut Limbing is removing the branches from _€/1st Cut a fallen tree.
- Page 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Ever_ Yeerly Service regularservioe Use 15min.;5hrs, Dates Check for damagediwom parts j,,, Check for loose fasteners/pads Check chain tension Check chain sharpness P," v" Check guide ber I," _" Cleon unit &...
- Page 13 • While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten • Disconnect the chain sew from the bar clamp nuts with the bar tool. power source. See instructionsunder Torque to 10-15 fi-lbs. "Chain Replacement'. • Remove bar and chain from saw. _C_mp .,_..
- Page 14 REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN • Secure the guide bar and bar clamp • See "Customer Serviceable Parts'. A plate with the bar nuts. Tighten se- curely. chain must comply with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI CAUTION: If saw chain is installed 13175,1 when tested with this saw, backwards, the saw will vibrate exces- •...
- Page 15 Prepare your u nit f orstorage s ttheend EXTERNAL SURFACES oftheseason o rifitwill n otbeused for if your chain saw is to be storedfor a 30days ormore. period of time, clsan it thoroughly WARNING: before storage. Store in a clean dry area. •...
- Page 16 Front H andle LeftSide _- Sew Chain Manual Oiler Control / r s,,Itch t.ocko= _rHandl. Right Side *'3J Sprocket J _. Spocket Guide Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that E,er Tip Guide - An attachment that supports and guides the saw chain. may be provided on the end cf the guide Kickt_ck ~ The backward cr upward...
- Page 17 Oiler C ontrol - Asystem foroiling the that is driven by the motor and is sup- sPOrted b ythe guide bar. _uide bar and saw chain. piked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed ear Handle -The support handle Io- rated at or toward the rear of the saw. tooth or teeth for use when felling or Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A bucking to pivot the saw and maintain...
- Page 18 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 •...