2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-cycle 18 in. bar gasoline chain saw (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.351042
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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 2.1 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351042 - 14 in. Bar Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating ARNING: product. Instructions before first use of thks For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pro, Mort-Sat;...
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is malntaln_ lubricatedend bated up accordingto the owner's rnanuaJ,Seres _11 repak',free of charge, any defect in mater_ orworkmans_.
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• Keep caps and fasteners securely sal of the chain force used to cut wood .ghtened. and causes the saw tO move in the op- • Use only Craftsman accessories and pos'rle direction of the chain rota_on. replacement parts as recommended. Plnch-IOcld_ack drivesthe sawstrelght Nevermodifyyoorsaw.
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increase tm _ of Iddlback. For .Ifeep ..__. I:_ly trom bebg in a dlmd low _ B cimin sharpening L_ wHh the cumng chain. • tens_ at regu_r intmva_ but never sec_ tightane_L or thrown olf l:_ian,:_ and losa cora_ol. •...
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rnumer e.dsp_ a.em_g_ prone to drcutatton disordem or wl1_ rne_ the reqtmmlenls of Callfornla Codes 4442 and 4443. All vesset damage _ _ heaW.J U.S. fom_ land and thestat_ people. If symptoms occm such as Cal_rn_ Idaho,Mak'le, k rmneSOta, NewJemey, Oregon, andWash_jton dmnge in skin color or texture, or lops by law thal many l.temal combustionengines be equippedwith a...
1010W YOUFI _I_W READ THIS OPEP_TOR_ MANUAL. AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPEP_T- ING YOUR CI,'tAINl_t_W.,P_mpam the ilu_lndl_ ¢dth youTunit to fan_lladze youmeifwflh the IocaUonof U_evarious controlsand acre, Save th_ manualfor fumm reference. '+ - ..Bar OHFi, Cap Housing Fuel Mix RII Cap Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Lockout...
• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil. we mcommend you usa Craftsman • Prime engine by slowly pressingprim- chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is er bulbsix times. notavailable, y oumy usaa good • Move On/St_ switchto ON.
_rr.: When p.mng theetarter r ope, OPERATING TmS do notuse the full extent of the rope. • Cheok chain tenalea before first uea Do net letS_llar ropeImapba_L HoM e_r 1n-_nu_of _ hand_. Letropemw_d ¢ow_. Chain Tension in the MeJ'4enanou section. - Pt¢letarter ropehandleP_Jy and •...
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Th_ hk_ _, h_p pravent t he tres plumb or level to determine the dl- rectk_ of tree isan. • Weight and branches on one side. Hinge holds tree on • Surroundingtrees and obatade_ saJmpand helpa €omml fa, . Look for deoay and roL Ifthe bunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the •...
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or woodintothe cut ur_ _=esaw _ removed ea_. ResWt saw a.d.cpxeUh/ reem_ the cuL Do not use a me_ wed_ Do not etten_ _orestmtyour ssw w_n _ _ l_ncl_ or hung _ a Io_ tJsea wedgetoremovepln_ed ssw 1_Cut Turn stay OR: a_l u_ a _c wooden wedge to force cut open.
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am 'ldgherthan your shoul- • IImb a tree only after it is cut down. def. Get a professionalto do the job. - Leevethelargerltmbsundemea_the • Make your f_t cut 1/3 oftheway throughthe bottom of the limb, felled tree to support the 11_ee es you work.
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR A_ustJng Sorew - 1/4 Turn WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged/wom parts shouldbe referred to yourSearsSer- viceCenter. • Uft up t|p of guide bar to check for NOTE:It is normal f ora smallamount sag. Releasa Ifp of guide bar, then tum adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- of og to appear under the saw after en- wise.
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• Add fubdcant to sprockof hok) after I_FFLER SPARK mc_.se. ARRESTOR SCREEN - Oawlng _tg_Je b_ rills _; a narm_ As ete unlt ts ueed, e_lfoon depos_ process of rail wear. Remove these build UP on the muffler and spark burrs wtU1aflat file.
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,_41h Ch_;Inpion RCJTY spad( _.__._ _ Cy_ _U_ _ in¢_. _D_(_ wrehch (I0-i_) #-Ibs). 5pane plug gap Boot_ • p_ns=,thespark pbgboot. should be .025 in. Oe_ G_u_ when handling _n. cl__ n _ Drive Links Ing the first 15 minut_ of operaUon. You •...
Sta_rtmotor, let it mn for 3 minute_;, and CLEANFUEL FILTER engine does not start, refer to trouble- running dry of fuel, _lOV_lfU_l C_/_e., shooting chart or call 1-800-235-58'_° tainor assembly from tank. Pull filter _d_gent andrinse. D Wthor- C*a, R BIJ_=TOR WARNING: The chain will be moving ADJUSTING...
Run engine mleagt 5 mlnu_ after 6_are_hai_aw and fiJeHna_ve, .aJ;k_a_er. CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oIt- ventilated area where fuel vapors (_reoe_ _ e_r_y Uend_m c_mot rea_ spa_ or open ltames fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this from water heater_, ele(_¢...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE • _neon swech off. • Move Ignitk)n switch to ON. °.E_leeded. •.See ,Slaning_lrueti0ns." • Fdl tank with correct fuel mixture. _dyaf_ • Fuel tank empty. _'_ng. • Fuel not reaching • (_neck for dirty fuel filtar;, mp!ace_ carburetor.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain moves • Idle speed requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments." • Cnotact Sears Sendce. Clu_h requires repair. • Chain tension too • See "Chain Tension." Chain does .ght. I n0t mov_ • _r _Klzdres •...
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Wan_.W Parts Ust) Is _ or a RIOD: Any w=canted part which Is not defectin lhe materials or workmanship scheduledfor replacement as required of_'le engine causes the failure of such rnaintenance,or which is scheduled an emls61on relined part, the part will be only for regular Inspectionto the effect repalred or mplaced by SEARS.