Craftsman 358.350461, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...nance Parts List Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING Read and follow all 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 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088469 2 27 02 ...

Page 2: ...s or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fol low the safety rules precautions and operating instructions found in this manual Hearing _ _ Safety Hat Protection _ I_ Eye Snug _ Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes _ Safety Chaps Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footw...

Page 3: ...ly Craftsman acces sories and replacement parts as rec ommended Never modify your saw Maintain chain saw with care Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Check for damaged parts Before fur ther use of the chain saw a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop...

Page 4: ...c tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Fol low manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instr...

Page 5: ...tative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch dis placement specified in ANSI B175 1 Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link deflects kickback force And allows wood to gradually ride into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback m_WARNIN_ WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE E...

Page 6: ...he states of California Ida ho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a viola tion of the law Refer to Customer Re ...

Page 7: ...the trigger FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trig ger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Release the throttle lockout and trigger while holding the fast idle lock button Sprocket Hole CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to p...

Page 8: ...asoline Included with this saw isa3 2 ounce container ofoil Pour the entire contents ofthis con tainer into 1gallon ofgasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive oilorboat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow theinstruc tions printed onthe oilcontainer Once oilisadded tothe gasoline shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mix...

Page 9: ...looded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of ex cess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Insure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls de pending on how badly unit is flooded If engine still fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 CHAI...

Page 10: ... the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid losing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop engine before setting saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of t...

Page 11: ...g sounds widen ing of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path DO NOT use your saw to cut down a partially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch blo...

Page 12: ...LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Re fer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut _ 1st Cut _c j Using a support stand 2 nd Cut 1st Cut _ L 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING _WARNING Be alert for and guar...

Page 13: ...ut will make the limb sag so that it falls easily on the second cut Next make the second cut an over cut all the way through the limb Finish the pruning operation by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb rotrudes 1 to 2 inches from the trunk of the tree I 2to Y _ Third cut lto2 I inches from trunk of tree CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _ LWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing mai...

Page 14: ...chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Chain tension is very important Chains stretch during use This is es pecially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw 1 Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should...

Page 15: ...ar speci fied for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL See FUELING ENGINE under the OP ERATION section LUBRICATION Bar Oil _ Fill Cap _ See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un der the OPERATION section INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth w...

Page 16: ...oot 4 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 5 Replace with Champion CJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inch 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Spark Plug Boot Cover Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain your unit by running it dry of fuel Remove fuel...

Page 17: ...this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions During the low speed mixture adjustment re check idle speed after each turn of the screw The chain must not move at idle speed Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this pro...

Page 18: ...g acceleration turn low speed mixture screw L clockwise in 1 16 turn increments until performance is satisfactory Repeat this procedure as necessary for proper adjustment After completing adjustments check for acceleration and chain movement at idle Reset if necessary High Speed Mixture H DO NOT operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making ad justments Damage to the engine ca...

Page 19: ...mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engin...

Page 20: ...housing dirty 7 None of the above REMEDY 1 Move ON STOP switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in the Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 6 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 7 Contact Sears Service see back cover 1 See Carburetor Adj...

Page 21: ...place chain 4 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover 6 Install chain in right direction 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Repair or replace guide bar 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover 1 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 See Chain Sharpening in the Service and Adjustments Secti...

Page 22: ...ace ment asrequired maintenance orwhich isscheduled only forregular inspection tothe effect of repair orreplace asnec essary shall bewarranted for2years Any warranted part which isscheduled forreplacement asrequired mainte nance shall bewarranted forthe period oftime uptothe first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not becharged for diagnostic labor which leads to...