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Craftsman 358.350201 Instruction Manual

2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-cycle gasoline chain saw 20 in. bar
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Instruction
Manual
I CRRFTSMRN°I
2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350201
- 20 In. Bar
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts
List
•
EspaSol
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;
Sun, 10 am-7
pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530088324
12/12/01

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350201 - 20 In. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • EspaSol WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
  • Page 2 Service and Adjustments Parts & Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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 according to the instruction manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 Kickback Path may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- Avoid Obstructions ommended. Never modify your saw.
  • Page 4 increase the chance of kickback. WARNING: Avoid kickback which Follow manufacturer's chain sharp- can result in serious injury. Kickback ening and maintenance instructions. is the backward, upward or sudden for- Check tension at regular intervals, but never with engine running. Make ward motion of the guide bar occurring sure bar clamp nuts are securely...
  • Page 5 with your r ight hand o nthe rear h an- bic inch displacement specified dle when m aking bucking cuts. ANSI B175.1. Stand s lightly tothe left s ide ofthe Low-Kickback Chain saw tokeep your b ody f rom being i n ..
  • Page 6 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- tions t hrough prolonged use ofgaso- saw isequipped with atemperature lim- line powered hand t ools could c ause iting m uffler and spark arresting screen blood v essel ornerve d amage inthe which m eets the requirements ofCalifor- fingers, hands, and joints o fpeople...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 ref- erence. Front Handle Chain Adjustment Front Hand Guard...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    Craftsman ward t he front h andle asfaraspos- chain s aw bar o il. I fCraftsman bar o il sible.
  • Page 9 starter rope s nap b ack. Hold t he handle CHOKE position). This will set the and let t he rope r ewind slowly. fast idle lock to the start position. For c old weather starting, start the unit 3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your atFULL CHOKE;...
  • Page 10 instance when t he saw should be saw at full throttle without a cutting placed onthe ground with the engine load, unnecessary wear can occur. running. • To avoid losing control when cut is Place the saw onfirm ground. Grip t he complete, do not put pressure rear handle with your right h and a nd...
  • Page 11 FELLING LARGE TREES • Be alert of signs that the tree is (6inches indiameter orlarger) ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen- The notch m ethod isused tofell l arge ing of the felling cut, or movement trees. Anotch i scut o nthe side ofthe the upper branches.
  • Page 12 Overcutting begins onthe top side of Using a log for support 2nd Cut the log with the bottom ofthe saw against thelog. W hen o vercutting light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting 1st Cut Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    LIMBING • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way • Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own. through the bottom of the limb. This • Leave the larger limbs u nderneath cut will make the limb sag so that it felled t ree tosupport tree asyou work.
  • Page 14 • Once a year, replace the spark plug and air f ilter e lement and check guide uide bar a nd chain f or w ear. Anew spark plug a nd airfilter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.
  • Page 15 CHECK CHAIN S HARPNESS parts list, also specified on the replace- Asharp c hain m akes wood c hips. A ment bar and chain decal located on dull c hain m akes asawdust powder the chain saw. and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP- CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL...
  • Page 16 INSPECT MUFFLER ANDSPARK both screws are reinstalled correct- ARRESTING SCREEN ly to prevent damage to the saw Astheunit i sused, carbon deposits (see illustrations). The exhaust build u ponthe muffler and spark ar- outlets must face the chain brake resting screen, and must beremoved (bar side) of the saw.
  • Page 17 5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum WARNING: Disconnect the spark until guide bar stops against clutch plug before performing maintenance, drum sprocket. 6. Remove the old chain. service, or adjustments, except for car- buretor adjustments 7. Carefully remove the new chain from the package.
  • Page 18 The carburetor has been c arefully set • Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to in- atthe factory. Adjustments may be crease engine speed. necessary ifyou notice any ofthe fol- • Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise lowing conditions: to decrease engine speed. •...
  • Page 19 Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where fuel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach sparks or open flames Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air from water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. switches, furnaces, etc.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit a nd disconnect spark p lug b efore perform- ing allofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that r equire operation of the unit. REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. Engine will not 1.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service. chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.
  • Page 22 workmanship ofthe engine causes the uled only for regular inspection to the failure ofsuch a nemission related part, effect of "repair or replace as necessary" the part will b erepaired orreplaced shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war- Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY ranted part which is scheduled for re- SPONSIBILITIES:...

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