18 in. bar 2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-cycle gasoline chain saw (47 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.350060
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Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.350060 - 16 in. Bar Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.--Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in matodai or workmanship.
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• Keep cape and fasteners securely tightened. and causes the saw to move in the op- • Use only Craftsman accassodss and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacement parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw straight Never modify your saw.
increase the chance of kickback. Fol- keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. low manufacturer's chain sharpening end maintenance Instructlons. Check • Stand with your weight evenly bal- armed on'both feet. tension st regular Intervals, but never •...
muffler and spark arresting screen prone to clmuledlon dbgrdem or abnormal swalling. Prolonged use m whl..ch masts the requirements of cold weather has been linked to blood Cal,fom,a Codes 4442 and 4443. All vessel i_arnagein otherwise healthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.
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KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULE8 BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the Illustrationswith your unit to famllladze yourselfwith the location of the vadous controlsand adjustments. Save thls manual for future reference. Bar Tool Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Pdmer...
• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.. we recommend you use Craftsman • Prime engine by pressing pnmar bulb chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil Is six times. not available, you may use a good • Move On/Stop switchto ON.
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NOTE:Whenpullingthe starterrope, OPERATING TIPS do not usethe full extentofthe rope. • Check chain tension before first use Do notlet starter rope snap beck. Hold and after J minute of operation. See Chain Tension in the Maintenance handle. Let rope rewind slowly. section.
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plumbor levelto determine the di- This hingewill helppreventthetree rectionof treelean. fromfallingin the wrongdirection. • Weight and branches on one side. '_._._ Hingeholds treeon • Surroundingtrees and obstacles. _\'_'% stump and helps • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is .aL'__'_'_control fall rotted, it can snap and fall toward the...
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or woodinto the cut untilthe saw can be Usinga log easily. Restartsaw and carefully for _mppo_ reenter the cut. Do not usa a metal wedgs. Donotattempt torsmrt your saw when it is pinchedor hung In a log. Use s wedge to remove pinchedsaw £.
LIMBING branches are higherthanyourshoul- • Limba tree onlyafterit is cutdown. def.Geta professional to do thejob. • Leave the larger limbs undemsath the • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way felled tree to supportthe tree as you through the bottom of the limb. work.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR Adjusting S crew- 1/4 Turn WORN PARTS Replacement of demaged/wom parts should be referred to your Sears Set- vice Center, • Lift up tip of guide berto check for NOTE: It Is normal for a small amount sag, Release tip of gulde bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- of oHto appear under the saw after en-...
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Addlubricant t osprocketholeafter eachuse. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burringof guide bar rails is a normal As the unit is used, carbon deposits process of rail wear. Remove these build up on the muffler and spark burrs with a flat file. arrestor screen, and must be removed •...
• Replace with Champion RCJTY spark C_indar Cover plug and tlghten.lv_hth a 3/4 Inch socket wrench (10-12 ft Ibe). Spark pluggap should be .025 in. ; Reinstall the spark plug boot. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lbs). Plug CHAIN REPLACEMENT Cutters...
CLEAN FUEL FILTER Start motor,let it runfor 3 minutes, and Tocleanfuelfilter,drainyourunitby proceed to.the adjustment section. If engine does not start, refer to trouble- runningdry offuel, removefuelcap/re- tainerassembly fromtank.Pulltilter shootingchart or call 1-800-235-5878. fromtankandremovefromllne.Clean if engine performance is acceptable at withmilddetergent the pmsst positionsand them is no a nd rinse.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after the unit before stodng or transporting. i Allow the engine to cool, and secure adding stabilizer. Store chain saw and fual in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil ventilated area where fuelvapors (aircooled)is espedallyblendedwith cannotreachsparksoropenflames fuelstabilizer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Enginewillnot • Move Ignitionswitch to ON. startor will run Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." onlya few Ignitionswitch off. Fael tank empty. • Ril tank with correct fuel mixture. secondsafter Spark plug not fidng. •...
gine owner,you are responsible for the shailbewarrant . ed. f or thepedod performance of the required mainte- of time up to the first scheduled replace- nonce listed in your Owner's Manual. ment paint for that pair. SEARS recommends that you retain all DIAGNOSIS receipts covedng maintenance on your lawn end garden equipment engine, but The owner shall not be charged for diag- SEARS cannot deny warranty solelyfor nostic labor which leads to the deter-...
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