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Craftsman 358.352181 Operator's Manual

2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-cycle gasoline chain saw; 18 in. bar
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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.352181 - 18 in. Bar
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WARNING:-
Read and follow alISafety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
bef6re first use of this product.
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For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat.,
or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
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1-800-235-5878
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Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-087295
03/13/98

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.352181 - 18 in. Bar Read and follow alISafety Rules and Operating WARNING:- Instructions bef6re first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat.,...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    Spanish Maintenance Parts& Ordering Back Service and Adjustments FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW Forone year fromthedate of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanGas ChainSaw is maintained, l ubricated and tunedupaccording to theowner'smanual,Sears will repair,freeof charge,anydefectin materialor workmanship. Thiswarrantyexcludesthe bar,chain,spark plugand air filter,whichare expendablepads,and becomewomduringnormaluse.
  • Page 3 • Use only Craftsman accessories and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacement parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight Never modify your saw.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    increasethechanceof kickback,Fot- keep your bodyfrom beingin a direct lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening linewiththe cuttingchain, andmaintenance instructions. Check ° Standwith your weightevenlyhal* anced on both feet. tensionat regularintervals,butnever • Do not overreach, Youcouldbe drawn withenginerunning, Makesure bar orthrown off balanceand Josecontrol. clampnutsare securelytightened. • Do not cut above shoulderheight, It is •...
  • Page 5 prone t ocirculation disorders or muffler and spark arresting screen abnormalswelling. P rolongeduse in which meets the requirements of coldweatherhasbeen linkedto blood Califomia Codes 4442 and 4443. All vesseldamagein otherwisehealthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.Ifsymptoms occursuchas California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, numbness, p ain,lossof strength, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington changein skincoloror texture,or loss...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR SAW RF.AD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Bar Oil FillCap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap...

  • Page 7: Before Starting Engine

    For maximum guide bar and chain life, • Fill bar oil tank with bar OIL we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is • Prime engine by pressing primer bulb six times. not available, you may use a good •...

  • Page 8: Starting A Warm Engine

    NOTE: OPERATING TIPS When pulling the starter rope, • Checkchaintensionbeforefirstuse do not use the full extent of the rope. andafter f minute of operation.See Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold ChainTension in the Maintenance handle. Let rope rewind slowly. section.
  • Page 9 This hinge witl help prevent the tree plumb or level to determine the di- rection of tree lean. from fairing in the wrong direction. ° Weight and branches on one side. Hinge holdstree on • Surrounding trees and obstacles. stumpandhelps control f ail •...
  • Page 10 orwood i nto the cutuntil thesaw can be Usinga log removed easily. Restart saw and carefully for support 2ndCut reenter the cut. Do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restartyour saw when it is pinched or hung in a fog, 1stCut Usea wedgeto removepinchedsaw 1= Cut...

  • Page 11: Customer Responsibilities

    LIMBING branches are higherthan your shoul- • Limb a tree only after it is cut down. def. Get a professional to do the job. * Leave the larger limbs underneath the • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way felled tree to support the tree as you through the bottom of the limb.

  • Page 12: Check Chain Tension

    CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR Adjusting Screw- 1/4 Turn WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged/worn parts "shouldbe referred to your Sears Ser- vice Center. * Lift up tip of guide bar to check for NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amount sag.
  • Page 13 • Add lubricant to sprocket holeafter INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burdng of guide bar railsis a normal As the unitis used,carbon deposits process of rail wear. Remove these buitdupon the mufflerand spark burrs w_h a fiat file. arrestorscreen,and mustbe removed •...

  • Page 14: Chain Replacement

    • Replace with Champion CJ7Y spark Cylinder plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket Cover wrench (10-12 ff-ibs). Spark plug gap PlugBoot should be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. * Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 Spark screws (15-20 in-tbs).
  • Page 15 Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and CLEAN FUEL FILTER proceed to the adjustment section. If To clean fuel filter, drain your unit by engine does not start, refer to treuble- running dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/re- shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878.

  • Page 16: External Surfaces

    Run engine at least 5 minutes after the unit before stodng or transporting. adding sta_,ilizer. • Store chain saw and fuel in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycte engine oil ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames (air cooled) ls especially blended with fuel stabilizer.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBI.E CAUSE REMEDY ° Move Ignition switch to ON. Engine wiUnot • Ignition switch off. start or wiltrun • See "Starling Instructions." Engine flooded. : Fuel tank empty. only a few • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. seconds after •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING C HART-Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY • See "Carbureto/Adjustments." Chain moves • Idle speed requires at idte speed. adjustment. • Contact Sears Service. • Clutch requires repair. Chain does • See "Chain Tension." • Chain tension too not move tight.

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