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Operator's Manual
I CRRFT$1VlRN°I
12 Amp/3.5 HP Motor
ELECTRIC
CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341170
- 16 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol,
p 17
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before first use of this product.
For answers
to your questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-7
pm, Mon-Sat;
10 am-7
pm, Sun
1-800-235-5878
(Hours listed are Central
Time)
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
545154163
Rev. 2 5/24/07
BRW
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual I CRRFT$1VlRN°I 12 Amp/3.5 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.341170 - 16 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol, p 17 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
- Page 2 When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur- chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty excludes...
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Page 3: Electrical Safety
what you are doing. Use common • Nonconforming replacement compo- sense. nents orthe removal ofsafety devices • Do not s tart cutting until you have a may c ause damage tothe unit a nd clear work a rea, secure footing, and possible injury tothe operator orby-... - Page 4 tension cord. The appliance plug w ill fit on circuit or outlet to be used. Re- into apolarized extension cord only ceptacles are available having built- one way. Ifthe plug d oes n ot f itfully in GFCI protection and may be used into the extension cord, reverse the for this measure...
- Page 5 • Do not t wist the saw asthe bar i s • PuB-In can occur when t he moving withdrawn from anundercut when chain c ontacts aforeign object inthe wood i nthe cut a long t he bottom o f bucking.
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Page 6: Kickback Safety Features
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or tex- WARNING: The following fea- ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, tures are included on your saw to help hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. - Page 7 CARTON CONTENTS NOTE: If you need assistance or find Check carton contents against the fol- that parts are missing or damaged, lowing list. please call 1-800-235-5878 Model 358,341170 ASSEMBLY • Chain Saw (fully assembled) Your unit is fully assembled; no assem- •...
- Page 8 • To avoid losing control when cut is we recommend you use Craftsman complete, do not put pressure chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is saw at end of cut. not available, you may use a good • Stop the saw before setting it down.
- Page 9 • Study the natural conditions that c an First cut 2" t Felling cut here cause the tree tofall i naparticular direction; such c onditions include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean o fthe tree. The lean ofa tree might not b eapparent due to Netch "_ -_--'_[:'ln...
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Page 10: Important Points
IMPORTANT POINTS sion side of the log is where the pres- • Cut o nly one log atatime. sure of the log's weight is concentrated. • Cut s hattered wood v ery carefully; First cut on compression side of log sharp p ieces ofwood c ould b eflung toward operator. - Page 11 LIMBING • Limb a tree only after it is cut down. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. • Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
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Page 12: General Recommendations
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,_WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Service regular service 15 min. Dates Check for damaged!worn parts v" Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension _" Check chain sharpness Check guide bar _"... - Page 13 Using screwdriver, roll chain and bar clamp. Remove bar and around guide bar to ensure all links chain from saw. are in bar groove. • Clean the oil holes and bar groove Lift up top of guide bar to check for after each 5 hours of operation.
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Page 14: Chain S Harpening
CHAIN S HARPENING Chain sharpening requires special o _:::_ tools. You can purchase sharpening tools a tSears orgotoaprofessional chain s harpener. J_, WARNING: Avoid accidental Tensioning Rack starting. Always unplug saw from pow- 5. Slide guide bar toward the drive er source before installing a bar and/or sprocket... -
Page 15: Parts Available
PARTS AVAILABLE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the ,_WARNING: Use of any other ac- MAINTENANCE section. cessory or attachment will present a risk of injury to the operator. REPLACEMENT PART PART NO. Hex Nuts 530015917 530053072 Oil Cap Chain Catcher 530029850 Screw... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit a nd disconnect from the power source be- fore performing all o fthe recommended remedies below except remedies that r equire unit t obeoperating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain d oes 1.Chain t ension incorrect. 1.See "Check Chain T ension"...