Craftsman 358.354870 Owner's Manual

3.7/18" 3.7/18"ps chain saw

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® Assembly
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Parts
MODEL
NO.
358.354830.3.7/18"
358.354870-3.7/18"P5
WARNING:
Carefully
read
and
follow
Safety
Rules,
Precautions
and Operating
Instructions°
Failure
to do so can result
in serious
personal injury.
3.7/18" 3.7/18"PS
CHAIN SAWS
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No,, of
your saw, These numbers
are located
on the starting
instructions
decal,
Model No
Serial No.
Retain these numbers
for future reference
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Cl_ioa_o,
Ill. 6068.4
U.S,A.
u,
PRINTED IN U, S. A,
64754-3-08383-1-(}8383

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  • Page 1 Scars ] owner's manual ® Assembly ® Operation • Maintenance ® Repair Parts MODEL 358.354830.3.7/18" 358.354870-3.7/18"P5 3.7/18" 3.7/18"PS CHAIN SAWS Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No,, of your saw, These numbers are located on the starting instructions WARNING: decal,...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHAIN SAW (Excluding Bar, Chain, Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope) For one year from date of and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears wtlt repair defects in material or workmanship in this gasoline chain saw at no charge This warranty...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS Failure to observe the following Safety Rules and WARNING! Precautions could result in serious personal injury. KNOW YOUR GUARD AGAnNST KUCKBACK 1. Read your Owner's Manual carefully until you Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con. completely understand and can apply all safe-...
  • Page 4 CARRY AHD STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY 4 Allow your saw to cool completely before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any 1 Never carry your saw while climbing. Both enclosure. hands are needed for safe climbing 5. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more 2.
  • Page 5 PREPARmH@ YOUR FOR USlE GETTmNG READY READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL CARE. 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: FULLY. a. Protective gloves b° Approved, marked fuel container Your Owner's Manuat has been developed c. One gallon leaded or unleaded, regular help you prepare your saw for use and to gasoline...
  • Page 6 ATTACHRN@ CHAnN c,. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in Figure 6 !CAUTION:IWear protective gloves when han- d Place chain over and behind the clutch dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp drum onto the sprocket., and can cut you even when it is not moving! e_ Slide Guide Bar to the rear of the saw as far as possible..
  • Page 7 CHAMN TENSUON 2 Check the tension by lifting the chain from e Correct chain tension is very important: the Guide Bar at the center of the bar, Figure loose chain will wear the bar and itself, loose chain can jump off the bar while 3, Continue turning the Adjusting...
  • Page 8 4. IMPORTANT POINTS 3. HOW TO MIX FUEL a Use only recommended fuel mixtures. a,. Pour one-half of the gasoline into an ap- b, Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in proved, marked container Do not try to mix the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, oif and gasoline...
  • Page 9 USBN@ Y@UR SAW THROTTLE COHTROL DEVBCES DETENT Understanding the control devices on your saw BLITTON START is an important part of learning how to properly .CHOKE and safely operate the unit, Figure PSTA RT/STOP t The Ignition Switch is a toggle switch which /THROTTLE SWITCH...
  • Page 10 CONTROU- NG KmCKBACK Kickback is a dangerous chain saw reaction that e Operate the engine at full throttle foi" all cause serious personal injury. Carefully cutting. If the chain is moving at a slower study this section before you make the first cut speed, there is greater chance for kickback with your new saw.
  • Page 11 USING THE POWER SHARP SYSTEM (iVIODEL.354870) Model 354870 is equipped with a Power Sharp ® Always replace the sharpening stone when System that will perform approximately 80% of --sparks are no longer seen at lull adjust- ment the sharpening necessary for the saw chain..
  • Page 12 HAHD FUL,H@ Sharpen the side plates by hand after every 3rd SUPPORT FILE ROUND to 5th time the Power Sharp System is used. FLAT SIDE OF FILE HOLDER Items Required: ON TOP OF CUTTER Gloves flat file GAUGE 5132" file vise file holder PLATE...
  • Page 13 TYPES OF CUTT N@ BAS!;C CUTTONG T_CHNIQUE 1. IMPORTANT POINTS. PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few small logs using a. Cut wood only. [3o not cut metal, plastics, following technique to get the "feel" of using masonry, non-wood, building materials; your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
  • Page 14 3. FE/.LING LARGE TREES--6" DIAMETER OR MORE The notch method is used to cut large trees A NOTE: The hinge helps to keep the tree notch is cut on the side of the tree in the from twisting and falling in the wrong direc- tion desired direction...
  • Page 15 , ,,,,,,,_ ,,, ,,r WARNING! tf saw becomes pinched or hung in a tog, don't try to force it out. You could lose control of the saw resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the saw° Stop the saw and drive a wedge into the cut until saw can be removed easily°...
  • Page 16 1. DEBRANCHING 2. PRUNING Limit debranching to limbs shoulder height a, Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Always debranch a tree after it is below. Do not cut if branches are higher cut down, Only then can debranching than your shoulder.
  • Page 17 2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE 5.) Sharpen e Conditions which require guide cutters. maintenance: Support flat side of file holder (with --saw cuts to one side 3116" round file) on cutter top plate, --saw has to be forced through a cut Figure 36 --inadequate supply...
  • Page 18 B= BGHaTBON, COOLnN@ AND EXMAUST SYSTEMS Items required: e Carbon deposits will build up on exhaust --wire brush pods, spark arrestor, muffler, and spark plug --3/8" wrench as the saw is used, All of these parts should --hardwood stick be cleaned at the same time...
  • Page 19 • A starter rope that breaks next to the pulley 5. Remove the pulley screw in the center of the can be repaired. pulley. Figure 48. Replace a starter rope that breaks more than 6. Lift the puiJey carefully whi_e gent_y twisting 2 or 3 inches from the pulley.
  • Page 20 CLUTCH, DRUM AND SFROCKET Items Required: Scrench WARNING! 9116" Socket Wrench Do not start engine without Guide Bar, Chain, 3t4" Socket Wrench Bar Clamp completely assembled, 1, Remove the carburetor cover and pull the clutch can come off without the guide bar and spark plug away from the rubber connector.
  • Page 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSlFIM N3'S e The carburetor has been adjusted at the fac- c, Run the engine for a few minutes to bring it tory for sea level conditions, Adjustment up to operating temperature. become necessary if the unit is used NOTE: The engine must be at operating...
  • Page 22 AmR F_LTER ICAUTION:jNever operate the unit without the air e A dirty air filter. filter in place as damage to the engine can oc- _reduoes cutting power our. --increases fuel consumption e Clean the Air Filter:. Items Required: soft bristled brush, such as a paint brush.
  • Page 23 TROUBLE SHOOT_HG CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 Move switch to "Start" ENGINE W1LL NOT START 1 ignition Swilch 2r FNI tank with correct rue! mixture, page 7 2 Fuel tank empty. install new plug, page18 3 Spark Plug not firing Check for dirty fuel filler;...
  • Page 24 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LiST MODELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7118" 3.7/18" PS Figure \\\, _ /,_ 47 51 52 k___/...
  • Page 25 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7/18" 3.7/18" Figure I Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Part No. Decal Fan Housing Flywheel Assembly _;3_- z;.59L,,_5"37 25556 Screw- Fan Housing (incl # 2) 15365 23_1-7 Spring - Starter Dog 5_o-zJ._9_7 (Lower Front)
  • Page 26 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST M O D ELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7/18" 3.7/18" Figure MODEL 358.354870 3.7/18" PS 33__ CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY PART NO, 35094...
  • Page 27 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST M O D ELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7/18" 3.7/18" Figure Pa_ No. Key No_ Part No. Qty,, Description Key No. Qty, Description 24338 Choke Rod 19104 Seal Adaptor Screw. Choke Bracket 285O5 Fuel Line and Filter STD511003 10347 Brackel...
  • Page 28 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST MODELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7118" 3.7118" PS Figure 48-- MODEL 358.354870 _:/71 3.7118" PS See Fig, 1 #36...
  • Page 29 SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST /IODELS 358.354830 358.354870 3.7/18" 3.7/18" Figure Key No. Part No. Qty, Description Key No. Part No. Qtyo Description STD511003 Screw-Bracket 19102 Gasket- Cover to Body Crankcase 24321 Cover- Pump 24351 Bracket-Lever to Crankcase 15297 Screw-Oil Pump Cover 24348 Lever-...
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31 QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. page SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ..........PREPARATION ................. Wear personal protective gear -- gloves; safety footwear; snug fitting clothing;...
  • 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 [Searsj All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

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