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Craftsman 316.380980 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
2-Cycle
GAS CHAINSAW
Model No. 316.380980
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all its Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
769-10751 / 00
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAÑOL, P. 31
04/15

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle GAS CHAINSAW Model No. 316.380980 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION CAUTION: Before using this product, • MAINTENANCE read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • ESPAÑOL, P. 31 Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..........2 Warranty .
  • Page 3 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING • Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI Z87.1 WARNING: standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection When using the unit, all safety rules when operating this unit.
  • Page 4 • Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and Rotational saplings, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be Kickback whipped toward the operator or pull the operator off balance. • This saw is classified by UL as a Class 1C saw in accordance with CSA Z62.1-03.
  • Page 5 OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Only use wedges made of wood or plastic. Do not use metal to hold a cut open. • Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual. • Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance • All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in instructions for the saw chain.
  • Page 6 • SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS • This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING •...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    This additional warranty covers only the engine crankshaft, and does not apply to any other engine component. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include: •...

  • Page 8: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS • Felling and limbing trees Carrying Case • Cutting logs (bucking) • Pruning trees Scabbard ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: • Flat-head screwdriver or multi-purpose tool (provided) Air Filter Cover Front Handle (Spark Plug and Air Filter) Chain Brake Lever / Front Hand Guard Rear Handle / Boot Loop...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SAFETY FEATURES • LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN significantly reduces the chance of kickback and the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. • The SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN retains carbon and other flammable particles over 0.023 inches (0.6mm) in size from the engine exhaust flow.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL: INITIAL USE This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil reservoir empty. Refer to Adding Bar and Chain Oil instructions in the Maintenance section. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION: INITIAL USE The saw chain must be properly tensioned before attempting to start or operate the unit.

  • Page 11: Oil And Fuel

    OIL AND FUEL FUELING THE UNIT OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS The use of old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline/oil mixture.

  • Page 12: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: On ( I ) / Start Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated Throttle Control outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid Throttle Lockout serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.

  • Page 13: Operation

    IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke knob to Position 2, press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
  • Page 14 PREPARING THE WORK AREA Correct Grip • Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
  • Page 15 FELLING: SAFETY 135º From Planned Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Follow these safety Line of Fall precautions to reduce the risk of serious injury, property damage and damage to electrical lines: • Do not fell trees with an extreme lean. Do not fell trees with Path of Safe Planned rotten limbs, loose bark or hollow trunks.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Making the Felling Back Cut Felling 2 inches Back Cut WARNING: Always recheck the area for bystanders, (5 cm) animals and obstacles before making the felling back cut. Hinge 2 inches This cut fells the tree. (5 cm) 1.
  • Page 17 BUCKING: SAFETY Log Supported Load Second Cut on One End Bucking is the process of cutting a fallen tree into logs of desired lengths. Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of serious injury: • Clear the area of objects or obstructions that could contact the guide bar and result in kickback.
  • Page 18 Overbucking 1. Begin cutting from above, with the bottom of the saw chain against the top of the log (Fig. 19). Wedge 2. Exert light, downward pressure. The saw will tend to pull away from the operator. Be prepared and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table.
  • Page 20 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL Chain Oil Reservoir Cap DANGER: Failure to fill the chain oil reservoir will cause irreparable damage to the unit. Make sure the chain oil reservoir is always filled. Always use bar and chain oil. WARNING: Oil constantly flows from the chain oil reservoir to oil the saw chain.
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION CAUTION: The guide bar, saw chain, and saw bearings will wear more rapidly if the saw chain is not properly tensioned. Maintaining proper chain tension will improve cutting performance and prolong the life of the saw chain. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never touch the saw chain or adjust the chain tension while the unit is...
  • Page 22 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear heavy-duty protective gloves when handling or performing Bar Cover maintenance on the saw chain. The guide bar and saw chain need to be removed when certain maintenance procedures are performed, such as when rotating the guide bar.
  • Page 23 SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN Depth Gauge Clearance WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear 1/32 inch (0.6 mm) heavy-duty protective gloves when handling or performing Depth Gauge maintenance on the saw chain. WARNING: An improperly sharpened saw chain Top Plate increases the chance of kickback.
  • Page 24 Restore original rounded shape Fig. 37 MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR Oil Passage 1. Rotate the guide bar frequently, at regular intervals (for example, after every 5 hours of operation), to ensure even wear on the top and bottom of the guide bar. Refer to Removing and Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
  • Page 25 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Guide Bar Sprocket Tip Lubrication Hole WARNING: Always use a low-kickback saw chain, which significantly reduces the danger of kickback. Low- kickback saw chain does not completely eliminate kickback. A low-kickback or “safety chain,” should never be regarded as total protection against injury.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED WARNING: The saw chain may spin during idle speed adjustments. Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury. Idle Speed Screw NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage the unit. A Sears or other qualified service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. 1. Loosen the saw chain if the chain tension was adjusted during operation. The saw chain will contract as the unit cools, which could damage the unit if the chain is too tight.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible Move the choke knob to Position 2, press the throttle lockout, The engine is flooded squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed...
  • Page 29 NEED MORE HELP? You’ll find the answer and more on managemylife.com – for free! Find this and all your other product manuals online. Get answers from our team of home experts. Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. Find information and tools to help with home projects. brought to you by Sears...

  • Page 30: Repair Protection Agreements

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
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