Craftsman 358.351210, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...51210 20 In Bar 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530087861 5 1 00 H ...

Page 2: ...d to reduce risk of accidents Careless or improp er 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 l _ Eye Snug _ ql_s lr_ Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes J a_llll Wear p...

Page 3: ...UTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved marked con tainer for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fueling site before starting Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a no...

Page 4: ...er you are right or left handed Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked When making bucking cuts position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body ...

Page 5: ...e Center or call 1 800 235 5878 SPARK ARRESTOR Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you o...

Page 6: ...amp Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTFLE TRIGGER controls en gine speed THROTTLE LOCK OUT The THROTI LE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the CHOKE F...

Page 7: ...ure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems...

Page 8: ... wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs us ing the following steps This will help you get the feel of...

Page 9: ...on the op posite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Final cut here First cut j Notch Second cut Hinge Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling Clo...

Page 10: ...e light downward pressure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you A WARNING Never turn saw up side down to undercut The saw can not be controlled in this position Always make your first cut on the pres ...

Page 11: ...niques described in SUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch Saw PRUNING _IL WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoul der Get a professional to do the job Make your first cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb This cut will make t...

Page 12: ...tank shows signs of dam age or leaks Oil Tank Discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows signs of dam age or leaks CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Bar Clamp Nuts Chain Muffler Cylinder Shield Air Filter Clutch Drum Sprocket Handle and Housing Screws Vibration Mounts Hand Guard CHECK CHAIN TENSION Chain tension is very important Chain stretches during use This is especial ly true during the...

Page 13: ...nor mal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file 7 When rail top is uneven use a flat file to restore square edges and sides _1 _ _ File Rail Edges _ 17 17 and Sides I U I square I I wore Groove Correct Groove Replace the guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replace ment is necessary use only the...

Page 14: ...e cylin der cover 2 Remove the cylinder cover 3 Pull offthe spark plug boot 4 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 5 Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 inch socket wrench 10 12 ft lbs Spark plug gap should be 025 inches 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws 15 20 in lbs Spark Plug Spark Plug Boot Cylinder Cover A dl_ WARNING ...

Page 15: ...ire further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter dirty fuel filter or flooding may give the impression of an improperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice a...

Page 16: ...l in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30...

Page 17: ...4 Exhaust ports or muf tier outlets plugged 5 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 6 Fan housing cylinder fins dirty 7 None of the above 1 Move ignition switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in 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 sprit fuel line repair or replace 6 See Carburetor Adjustment i...

Page 18: ...ears Service Resharpen or replace chain See Chain Sharpening in Maintenance Section 5 Contact Sears Service 6 Install chain in right direction 1 See Chain Sharpening in Maintenance Section 2 Repair or replace guide bar 3 Contact Sears Service 1 See Chain Sharpening in Maintenance Section 2 See Chain Sharpening in Maintenance Section 3 Replace guide bar If situations occur which are not covered in ...

Page 19: ...questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call Sears at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part ...