Craftsman 358.341140 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 358.341140 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 358.341140 Operator's Manual

16 in. bar 2.5 hp motor electric chain saw

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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMR.N
2.5 HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341140 - 16 in. Bar
®
WARNING:
Read and followall Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
"illl_
For answers to your quest!ons about this product:
Call 7 am--7 pm, Mon--Sat, Sun, 10 am-7 pm
ir
1-800-235-5878
Seam_oebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-087666
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMR.N 2.5 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.341140 - 16 in. Bar ® Read and followall Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. "illl_ For answers to your quest!ons about this product: Call 7 am--7 pm, Mon--Sat, Sun, 10 am-7 pm •...
  • Page 2 This v_arrdnb, r and chain, which are expendable parts and become worn'during hormal use. If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for commemial purposes, this warran_ app.lies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this CraftsmanElectncChain Saw is usedfor rentalpurposes, t hinwarranty appliesfor only30 daysfrom thedate of purchase.This warrantyap-...
  • Page 3 dication. You must be in good physical cor_rdion.and mentallyalerL ff you have free from oil and grease. i Keep the handles dry and clean and Keep oil cap andfastenere securely any concFdon that mightbe aggravated by strenuouswork, check with doctor tightened.
  • Page 4 * To reducethe risk of aiectrical shock, saw cords pedodioallyand if dam- this appliancehas a polarizedplug aged, have repaired by a Sears Ser- vice Center. (one blade is wider than the other)and GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK will requirethe use of a polarizedex- Fonow a asafety r uk te.h p.
  • Page 5 CKA requirements p er standard. ues represent a safer operating environ- REDUCE THE CHANCE OF merit for the user. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety KICKBACK devices built into your saw. The following presauliom dlould be fal- • Either of these reactions may cause lowed to minimize Idckback: you to lose control of the saw which .
  • Page 6 • Low Kickback Chain has met kick- back performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. LowKickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge • Whenmakingbuckingor pruning • ,_..P---- Elongated Guard Unk cuts,positiohi_/our left h_md onth.e Deflects Iqcld3ackForce fronthandlebarso it is ona stnught...
  • Page 7 CARTON CONTENTS partsmissingor damaged, p leasecall Models358.341140 1-800-235-5878 ChainSaw(fullyassembled) ASSEMBLY " BarShsath ..Your saw ts fully assamblad; no . Examine parts for damage. Do not use assembly is necessary. damaged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW.
  • Page 8 SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD • Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign object. Inspect the saw and re- MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE pair parts es necessary. RECOMMENDATIONS • Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Volts I100ft. orless 100ft.tot50ft.
  • Page 9 • Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, higher than the horizontal notchingcut nails, staples, and wire from the tree as illustrated.Keep the felling back cut where cuts are to be made. parallel to the horizontal notchingcut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge.
  • Page 10 loss of footing and control. Do not stand ing in injury and/or damage to the saw. downhill of the log being out. Stop the saw; drive a wedge of plastic or wood into cut until the saw can be IMPORTANT POINTS removed easily.
  • Page 11 • Watchfor logswith a compression • Frequently clearbranchesoutof the side.Seeillustrationabove for cuffing way to avoid tnppmgover them. logs with a compression side. Usinga tog for support f 2ndC_ LIMBING ..Remove Small LimbsWith One Cut Umbing is removingthe branches from _'ISt a fallen tree.
  • Page 12 Sprocket Fill Cap I" 1 Use sprocket lubrication Bar Clamp Nuts 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil NOTE: It is recommended that the saw be tumed upside down for chain CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR tensioning.
  • Page 13 NOTE:Totightenthe chain,tumthe Check the condition of the guide bar adjusting screwclockwise; t o loosen each time the chain is sharpened. A the chain,'tum the adjusting screw worn guide bar wiUdamage the chain counterclockwise. and make cutting difficult.To maintain guide bar:. AdjustingScrew •...
  • Page 14 •Tum the unit upside down on a flat • Hold the guide bar against the saw surface. Straighten out chain, then lay frame and install thebar clamp plate. it on a flat surface. Be sure the tab on the bar clamp plate is toward the rear of bar.
  • Page 15 Prepare yourunitfor s..t.orage at the end EXTERNAL SURFACES of theseasonor if it wdlnot be usedfor If yourchain sawis to bestomdfora 30 daysor more..periodof t_3e, clean itthoroughly " WARNING: .iI_e_h s_oraoe. Store inadeen d_ =e_ = Allow the motor to cool, then secure I.i_h_ oil external metal surfaces and gu,de bar, the unit before stodng or tr._rting.
  • Page 16 Front Handle Left Side Saw Chain. Manual Oiler Control Switch Lockout Rear Handle Guide Bar Power Cord Right Side _o_'nting Sprocket J _- Spocket Guide Guide Bar- A solid railed structure that Bar Tip Guide - An attachmentthat may be providedon the end of the guide supports and guides the saw chain.
  • Page 17 Oiler Control - A system for oiling the that is ddvan by the motor and is sup _saw ,_ortedby the guide bar. _uide bar and chain. ear Handle The support handle Io- piked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed ceted at or toward the rear of the saw. tooth or teeth for use when felling or Reduced Kickback Guide Bar- A buckingto pivot the saw and maintain...
  • Page 18 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-P ,RT (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio- 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247)

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