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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
Operator's
Manual
@
Model No.
358.356242
Always Wear Eye Protection
WARNING
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
CRAFTSMAN+
2.5 cu. in./40 cc 2-CYCLE
18 in. Guide Bar
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Customer Responsibilities
•
Service and Adjustments
•
Repair Parts
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Inside Back Cover
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530--083047-438/03/94
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.356242 Always Wear Eye Protection CRAFTSMAN+ 2.5 cu. in./40 cc 2-CYCLE 18 in. Guide Bar GASOLINE CHAIN SAW WARNING READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND • Table of Contents- •...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES & WARNING: ..ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN 1S A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY...
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injuryto the operator, helpers, bystanders or any com- Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears bination of these persons may resultfrom one-handed Service Center with the exception ofthe itemslisted in operation.
- Page 4 iii iii IIII mlllr SAFETY RULES i,ll MAINTAIN CONTROL Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands iNev Rvee 1 s no Hand Positions The Left when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure Of The Saw 4.
- Page 5 ON GAS CHAIN SAW Fo rune year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according te the operator's manual, Sears will repair,free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 6 HARDWARE CONTENTS Parts bag contents not shown full size Chain i_r Tool Operator's Manual Fuel/Oii Mix (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately Gukie Bar. Engine TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON •...
- Page 7 ,m, = , ,,,i,ii i,,,,,= ,,,,= J,,== ,,,,, WARNING: ..... IF THIS UNIT IS RECEWED ASSEMBLED, REPEAT ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE OPERATOR. HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CHAIN SAW BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig.
- Page 8 ..guide bar 'fo ....snug • Lift uP""tip of g.ide bar 'iocheck for Sa'gi" r elease tip of • Pull rward untit chain is in guide bar grooves. guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turncJoc_ise. Repeat thisstep untila sag does not exis_ •...
- Page 9 _1 ,,,,ill i, ,, ,,,i,i IILIIII IIII Ill, I, OPERATION , ,=,,, KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (See Fig. 17 ) READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW, Compare the i_lustrations w ith yourunit to familiarize yourseffwith the location ofthe various controlsand adjustments, Save this manu_I for future reference.
- Page 10 STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move stop switch to the "STOP" position. o If engine does not stop, pull choke lever out fully. CHAIN OILER (Fig. 18 ) • Yourchain saw will consume one tank of bar oil for each tank of fuel used. •...
- Page 11 IIIIIIH IIIIIIIIII IIII II I IIIHI OPERATION iiiiiii i i i,,111 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, iiii i iii ii IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII OPERATION USE/TIPS Begin cuttingw_ththe saw frame against the log. Keep engine at fullthrottle during cuttingprocedure. • Cut woodonly. Do not cut metat; plastics; masonry;, non- Allow the chain to cut for you;...
- Page 12 ilull i iiii i,iiiinll iiil,,inll OPERATION ,,,,,,,,,, iiiiii ,,,111111111111_ i i n iiiii,nll TREE ..FELLING 'Felling Direction ..WARNING Felling IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND Notch //°= CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. -".U_I=" AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE 13ottom...
- Page 13 ill, iiiii ,1111 iiii i,,111 iiiiii FELLING SAFETY ..... DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the wind-- Check the lean-- Don't cut down wind Don_tcut on lean side WARNING DO NOT CUT: '-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILDINGS. -IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DIREC- TION OF _EE FALL -AT NIGHT.
- Page 14 iii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii i OPERATION BUCKING BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 26 & 27 ) Anotherlogor a stand, suchas a sawhorse, may be usedas Bucking is cutting a fallen tree t° the desired log size. supports when bucking. TYPES OF cuTrlNG (Fig.
- Page 15 =l ,, ,,,,i =,,,, ,,,,,= OPERATION 'PRUNING AND LIMBING Pruning Procedure • First- Undercut1/3 of the waythrough the limbnear Pruning is removingbranches from a standingtree. the trunk of the tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree. • Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk unti! the limb falls.
- Page 16 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL ratio40:1. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is not IMPORTAN'13 Do not use: avaJlable, you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntil you are able to obtain Craftsman brand.
- Page 17 OPERATION ,,ill IIIIII I IIm,,,ll ......STOPPING YOUR ENGINE STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL • Move the stop switch to,the =STOP" position. Keep the choke lever pulled out. • If engine does not stop, pull choke lever out fully. •...
- Page 18 i,,ml ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....,,,,,lllllllilllllll MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every Every Every Service Dates Fill in dates as you complete regular service Before After 5 hrs 25 hrs Season Clean Unit and Labels ........Check for D maqed or Wo , ....
- Page 19 Culler,, DepthGau_ &Chain bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until your are able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil Figure 35 output is automatically metered during operation. Your All,in the 30 ° file holder marks parallel with the bar.
- Page 20 , ii ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,iii ,,,,i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,i ii ............iiiiii • Place depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge. • Move stop switch to the "STOP" position. • F_edepthgaugewithaflatfileuntilitislevelwiththetop Cleanallsawdustandanyotherdebrisfro,mtheguide of the depthgauge tool " ....bar groove and guide bar oil lubricationhole. Lubricateguide bar nose sprocketafter each use, Burdngof bar railsis a normal process ofguldebar rail wear, Remove these burrs by filingguide bar railside...
- Page 21 ,, ,,, =, = CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • .retail,i= = miim= ,, 11 CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 46 ) CLUTCH DRUM AND SPROCKET (Fig. 45 ) A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfon'nanceof the engine and increasesfuel consumptionand harmfulemis- WARNING sions.
- Page 22 INSPECTMUFFLERAND SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN(IFINSTALLED) (Fig.4S) Fuel Cap ASthe unit is used,carbondeposits buildup on the muffler Retainer and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be re- moved to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. Required cleaningis every 25 hoursof operationor annu- ally, whichever is less.
- Page 23 IH,,, ,,,,,,= ==,m I=,,H, i=,= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN " . STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT ....REPLY.CEMENT (F,g 52 & 53 ) ..(Fig. 54,55,56,57,58 & 59 ) • Move stop switch to the "STOP" position. Replace the chainwhen cutters or links break. Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain speci- fied for your saw in the "Product Specifications."...
- Page 24 Inll .,,"l,,lll,',llll II I I Ill I I I Ill lU IlllIlll SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i= = =,,,m,n = nil, Ulll U llll • Twist and push pulley into _-_rter housing. Remove the rope retainer screw and remove any re- maining rope.
- Page 25 ......SERVICE AND ..........ADJUSTMENTS .,...H i .,,.,..m..i i i CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all instructions and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual before beginning this process.
- Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEN'FS ..PROC,:'DuR,: ..........ADJUSTING ..THATIS Too LEAN(CLOCKWISE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT cAuTION: A CARBURETORSETTING • Allow the warm engine to idle, ADJUSTMENT ON HIGH SPEED SCREW • AdjusttheldteSpeedScrewuntiltheenginecontinues MAXIMUM SPEED) WILL CAUSE to run without stallingand withoutthe chain moving. ENGINE DAMAGE 2-CYCLE...
- Page 27 If you do not use this SEARS oil,you can thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust, add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman #33500) to your leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area. fuel tank.
- Page 28 iiiiiiiiiii =l n,ii iiii iiii TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS iiiii • ,,111111 i ,,11111111 i IIIH TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART sY i=TO ..cAusE REMEDY 1. Fuel ..1 1 Fill tank with correctfuel mixture Engine will not start or will run onlyfor 2•...
- Page 30 ..... ,,,i ,.,, ,,liH J,ll REPAIR PARTS ,,,,, i,,i mini ]l , • ,l,,,,l,ll,,,, ..
- Page 32 ..... NOTES ....iiiii iii iii iiii iiiiiiiiii IIII iiiiiii...
- Page 34 NOTES...
- Page 35 iiiiiiiiiiiii1[1111 IIIIIIIIIIIHII IIIIII TABLE OF CONTENTS SateIy ..... " ana _oj'ustments ' "' Rules ........" ,Service ....ProductSpecifications ......Storage ........Customer Responsibilities ...... Trouble Shooting ......Warranty ..... _......Repair Parts ......... Assembly ........Accessories ....... Operation ........Repair Parts Orderinq_ervice ....
- Page 36 i i i CRRFTSHRN ° 2,5 cu. in J36 cc 2 CYCLE Operator's 18 in. Guide Bar Manual GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.356242 Each Gasoline Chain Saw has itsown model number. The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit. All parts listedherein may be orderedthrough Sears, Roebuckand Co, Service Centers and most Retail Stores.