Craftsman 358.353660, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...re to do so can result in serious personal injury CRRFTSMRH 2 3 14 Z3 16 2 3 16 PS GASOLINE CHAINSAWS THIS CHA N SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY Record in the space provided below the Model No and Serial No o your saw These numbers are located on the starting instructions decal Model No Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference S _L s Ro _buck _nd C o Chic_o_ Ill 60 684 U S A 64765 3 0618...

Page 2: ...ing 15 C CartGi C0ntents 4 D Debranching and Pruning 16 Preparing Your Saw For Use 5 Maintenance _ 17 A Getting Ready 5 B Attaching the Handguard 5 C Attaching the Bar and Chain _ 5 D Chain Tension 7 E Engine Fuel Mixture 8 F Barand Chain Oi1 _ 9 G Optional Muffler Heat Shield Assembly 9 Using Your Unit 10 A Pre Operation Checks 10 B Starting Instructions 10 C Controlling Kickback 11 A Guide Baran...

Page 3: ...moving the fuel tank cap and refuel ing the unit 7 Let the saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc 8 Wipe up all spills Wipe off fuel spilled on the saw before using D GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback can lead to dangerous loss o f_icon trol of the chain saw and possibly cause serious personal injury Kickback is the up ward and backward motionof the guide bar that occur...

Page 4: ...nstalled on the unit The Lo Kick Guide Bar and Guard Link Chain have been designed to help reduce the incident of KICKBACK You should thoroughly read and _understand the section CONTROLLING KICKBACK on page 11 before operating the saw STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS _Your Saw has been furnished with an approved Spark AFestorScreen which is required in some areas bylaw You are legally respon...

Page 5: ... Figure I C Alr_ ACHiNG_THE BAR AND CHAIN or rear handle not by the handguard Keep the handguard securely fastened at all times Check the handguard screws each time the saw is used To install 1 Align the Handguard and Handguard Cap around the handlebar as shown in Figure 1 2 Fit the mounting pinch the Handguard into the hole in the handlebar Figure 1 insert 3 Insert the 3 mounting screws into the3...

Page 6: ...place Figure 5 L Hold the Guide Bar against the saw frame and install the Bar Clamp j Secure the Bar Clamp with the Bar Clamp Nut finger tight only NOTE The Bar Ctamp Nut must be slightly loose for the chain to be tensioned properly Securely tighten Bar Clamp Nut after chain is tensioned k Replace the Rear Bar Clamp Screw and tighten I Follow ChainTension instructionsl page 7 2 MODELS 353670 2 311...

Page 7: ...ile you are cutting a tight chain can damage the saw and or break a chain either too loose or too tight can cause injury Chain tension is correct when thechain _can be lifted aboutll8 _ from the Guide Bar at a point near the middle of_the bar and _ will move freely around the bar The chain stretches during use especially _ when new Check tension Each time the saw is used _ _ i i _More frequentlyl ...

Page 8: ... engine to over heat and freeze up Mix the fuel thoroughly in a separate con tainer since gasoline and oil do not readily combine 2 DO NOT USE THEFOLLOWING IN FUEL MIXTURES AUTOMOTIVE OIL _ REMIUM or ETHYL GASOLINE _ GASOHOL Does not have properadd tires for 2 cycleengines and couldcausedamage BurnS too hot for 2 _ ycle engines will shorten spark plug life andcan damage your engine Alcohol absorbs...

Page 9: ...nd Chain Lubricant 36554 or clean SAE 3OW oil 3 IMPORTANT POINTS a Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank to ensure there will be sufficient oil for the chain whenever you start and Fun the saw OIL CAP b it is normal for a Small amount of oil to ap pear under the saw after the engine stops due to oil draining from the bar and _hain Figure 14 OPTIONAL MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLY The ...

Page 10: ...r rope per pull Using the full length of the rope may cause it to break Do not let the starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly C Pull rope no more than 5 6 times to avoid flooding the engine 8 10 pulls may be re quired for a new unit a saw that has been stored a refueled unit which has run out of gas d Release the trigger after engine starts allowing the engine to idl...

Page 11: ...our saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback e_Operate2the engine at full thro_ le for all cuttirlg If the Chain is moving _ a slower speed during cutting there i_s greater chance for kickback to occur Use the Lo Kick Guide Bar and Guard Link Chain designed or your particular saw These devices have been designed to reduce the posibility of k...

Page 12: ...n The chaincan cut you even though it is too dull to cut wood 1 Stop the engine 2 Place saw on a solid flat surface and ensure that the chain will not contact any object 3 Adjust the chain with proper tension Refer to Chain Tension page 7 4 Start engine and operate at ha f throttle 5 Press the Power Sharp Knob down until you feel the sharpening stone lightly contacting the chain Figure 23 6 Mainta...

Page 13: ...nry non wood building materials _tc _ b Slop the saw if the_chain strikes a foreign objecL inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of _ k i ck back BEGII_I_CU TING WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE SAW FRAME AGAINST THE LOG Figure 29 Practice cutting a few small logs u...

Page 14: ...f the tree 2 Complete the notch by making the slant cut Remove the notch of wood b Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch about 2 higher than the bottom of the notch c Leave enough uncut wood between the fell rig cut and the n0tch to _form a hinge Figure 32 NOTE The hinge helPS to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direc tion d Use a wedge if there is any chance t...

Page 15: ...out You could lose control of the saw resulting in serious personal injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw and drive a wedge into the cut until saw can be removed easily Be careful not to damage the chain with the wedge Figure 34 1 BUCKING m WITHOUT A SUPPORT a Overcut with a 1 3 diameter cut NOTE Do not allow the chain to cut into tl_e ground Dirt will quickly dull the chain _ _ and can rui...

Page 16: ...Start at the base of the felled tree and work towards the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut _ d Keep the_tree between you and th_ Chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting e Remove larger _upporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cuttihg technique described in the bucking section 1 Start with an overcut 2 Finish with an undercut REMOVE SMALL LI...

Page 17: ...mall and powdery Wood chips made by the saw chain should be about the size of the teeth of the chain _ saw has to be forced through the cut saw cuts to one side a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS Models 353660 and 353670 Items required Gloves Medium file 5 32 file Depth Gauge Tool 6 file holder l _ Stop engine _ 2_ _ Adjust the chain for proper tension page 7 3 Work at the midpoint of the bar moving the ch...

Page 18: ...TENANCE Conditions which can require guide bar maintenance saw cuts to one side saw has to be forced through a cut inadequate supply of oil to bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bareach time the chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cut ting more difficult Replacslthe guide bar when tliei_ide groove of the guide bar rails is worn the guide bar is bent a Rem...

Page 19: ... Reassemble muffler parts 2 SPARK PLUG Keep the spark plug clean properly gapped 025 Maintenance is indicated when the engine is hard to start Item required small brush suchas a tooth brush or a pocket knife a Pull the rubber connector from the spark plug and remove the spark plijg from the cylinder b Clean deposits from the electrodes of the spark plug with a small brush or a pocket knife _NOTE_ ...

Page 20: ... Pull the burnt end through a rag while the rope is still hot to obtain a smooth end t3 Feed the rope through the housing and through the round starter hole Figure 52 14 Put the rope into the pulley groove and up through the hole 15 Tie a knot in the end of the rope and pull it tightly against the pulley 16 Rewind all the rope onto the pulley turning counterclockwise 4 _ 17 Set the pulley into the...

Page 21: ...STMENTwl a Start the engine b Adjust if the engine stops when the trigger is not squeezed by turning the idle Speed Screw l 2 turn clockwise NOTE To increase idle speed turn the Idle Speed Screw clockwise _ To decrease idle speed turn the idle Speed Screw counterclockw se _ c Run the engine for a few minutes td bring it up to operating t emperature NOTE The engine must be at operating temperature ...

Page 22: ... mab e liquid to clean the filter as this can create a fire hazard Which Could result in damage to the saw 5 Squeeze the filter dry 6 Add a small amount of oil to coat the filter NOTE Avoid soaking the filter with oil 7 Squeeze out excess oil 8 Replace filter by tucking in edges and smoothing it flush with the carburetor hous ing NOTE Be careful when replacing the car buretor cover as incorrect pl...

Page 23: ...Pack_i_i _32 36565_ _ i Fite Guide _ _ 32 36557 Depth Gauge 32 3617 Guard Link Chain 353660 2 3 14 32 3629 Guard Link Chain 353670 2 3 16 32 3631 Guard Link Chain 353690 23 16 PS Muffler Heat Shield Kit 32 36711 Replacement Recoil Cord 32 36514 Slide on Chain Guard all Models 32 36621 Carrying Case 32 36555 2 Cycie Engine Oil 32 36554 Bar and Chain Lubricant Guide Bar Lo Kick Replacement 353660 2 ...

Page 24: ...xture 5 Crankcase leak 1 Fuel Mixture Incorrect 2 Spark Plug Incorrect 3 Carbon build up 4 High Speed Mixture set too low 1 Oil tank empty 2 Oit pump or oit filter clogged 3 Guide bar oil hole blocked 1 Carburetor requires adjustment 2 Clutch requires repair 1 Chain tension too tight 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 3 Guide bar rails pinched 4 Clutch slipping 1 1_ 2 3 1 1 Turn Choke off 2 See Carb...

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Page 26: ...SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS MODEL NO 358 353660 2 3 14 358 353670 2 3 16 358 353690 2 3 16 PS Figure I 1 5 7 _9 10 14 15 J _ 25 26 27 Carburetor Assembly Part No 35158 _ 11 12 4 18 26 ...

Page 27: ...scription Screw No 8 x 3 4 Tapping Cover Handle Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Handle Carburetor Housing Fitting Fuel Line Line Fuel Pick up Washer Fuel_Pick up nylon 15 16 x 1 2 Filter Fuel Weight Fue Pick up Rope Handle Starter Fan Housing Screw 10 24 x slottedPan Hal DecaJ Fan Housing i353660 353670 and 353690 Screw 10 24 x 1 3 8 Choke Knob Cover Carburetor Screw 10 24 x 5t8 Wave Washer Lever Choke Screw 8...

Page 28: ...SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS MODEL NO 358 353660 2 3114 20 356 353670 2 3116 _ 1 4 Figure 2 358 353690 2 3116 PS For Model 353660 36 13 76 56 40 4 57 58 71 Sprocket Chain For Model 353690 ...

Page 29: ...28 29 30 31 32 42 43 44 45 46 Filter Oil BOdy Assembly Oil Pump Washer Rod Top Bearings Rod Top incl 21 bearings Connecting Rod Spacer Bott 1 4 20 x t 11 32 Handlebar Isolator Lockwasher t 4 Screw 10 24 x t 7 16 46 25572 47 25568 48 48067 49 51234 50 44204 51 _23535 52 23796 53 10471 54 23788 55 23786 56 STD511007 57 25567 58 015515 59 STD511005 6O 19O88 61 25467 62 23787 63 STD610805 64 23797 65 ...

Page 30: ...r Clamp 1 Nut 5 16 t8 Bar Mounting Level Chain Adjust Knob Chain Adjust Decal Instructions Left Hal0 Decal Instructions Right Hal0 Screw 10 24 x 7 8 Bar Clamp 3O Key No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 30 MODEL 353690 2 3H 6 PS 4 Part No STD541031 25257 23764 23759 23762 23761 25537 25529 25531 25525 STD5t1010 11873 69027 STD511002 69026 Qty Description 1 Nut Bar Mounting 5 16 t8 1 Lever C...

Page 31: ...INE 1o 1 Hold saw firmly with the sawchain free t0 turn without making contact with any object 2 Push saw away from you with your right hand while pulling the starter rope with your left hand 3 Use no more than 15 18 inches of rope per pull 4 Pull rope no more than 5 6 times 5 Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine to idle OPERATING THE SAW 13 1 Cut wood only 2 Accelerate the engi...

Page 32: ...The PART NUMBER 3 The PART DESCRIPTION 2 4 The NAME OF ITEM Chain Saw THE The MODEL NUMBER 358 353660 2 3H 4 358 353670 2 3 16 358 353690 2 3116 PS If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution center for expedited handJJng When you buy merchandise from Sears you get an extra something that nobody else can offer Sea...