Craftsman 358.351580 Operator's Manual

2.4 cu. in./40cc 2-cycle 18 in. bar gasoline chain saw

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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSHRN
2.4 cu. in./40cc 2-Cycle
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GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351580 - 18 In. Bar
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WARNING:-
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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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878
(Hours listedare CentraITime)
Sea r_r_r__Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087620
07/21/98

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFTSHRN 2.4 cu. in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351580 - 18 In. Bar Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING:- Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.--Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW : For one year from _e date Ofpurchese, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubdcated and tuned-up accordingto the owner's manual, Sears will repair,;:free_of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 • Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened. and causes the saw to move in the op- • Use only Craftsman accessodes and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacement parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickbackdrives the saw straight back toward the operator.
  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    increase the chance of kickback. Fol- keep y.our body from being in a direct line with-the cutting chain. low manufacturer's chain sharpening • Stand with your weight evenly bal- and maintenance instructions. Check anced on both feet. tension at regular intervals, but never •...
  • Page 5 prone to circulation disorders or muffler and spark arresting screen abnormal swelling. Prolonged usa in which meets the requirements of cold weather has been linked to blood Califomia Codes 4442 and 4443. All vessel damage in otherwise healthy U•S. forest land and the states of people•...
  • Page 6: Chain Tension

    KNOW YOUR READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unitto familiarize yourself with the 10eationof the various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference..;_zM__tler_""'_ __B_I /Starter// Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover...
  • Page 7: Before Starting Engine

    Craftsman der FUELING ENGINE. chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is • Fill bar oil tank with bar oil. Your saw not available, you may use a good will use approximately one tank of bar grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to oil for each tank of fuel mix.
  • Page 8: Operating Tips

    • Fullypush-inchokeleverandcontin- not successful, repeat untilengine ueto pull starterropehandleuntilen- starts. ginestarts. Starting could require many pullsde- pending on how badly unit is flooded. If • Then, squeeze and release the engine stillfails to start, refer to TROU- throttle trigger to retum engine to idle BLESHOOTING chart or call speed.
  • Page 9 naturalconditions thatcan cause This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction. tree to fall in a particular direction, such conditions include: Rrst cut Rnal cut here • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to un- even or sloping terraiB.
  • Page 10 • Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot. • Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag the Rrst cut on pressure side of log logs into a clear _,rea before cutting them.
  • Page 11: Limbing And Pruning

    LIMBING AND PRUNING with the 1/3,2/3 cuttingtechniques de- scdbed in the bucking section. WARNING: Neverclimbintoa treeto • Always usa an overcut to cut small limbor prune.Donot standon ladders, and freely hanging limbs. Undercut- platforms, a log,or in anyposition ting could cause limbsto fall and whichcancauseyouto loseyour bal- pinch the saw.
  • Page 12: General Recommendations

    Sprocket Fill Cap Lube _'_r_n_ 1 Sprocket lube 2 Craftsman chain saw bar oil • Using bar tool,rollchainaround guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED bar to ensure all linksare in bar groove. WORN PARTS • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for Replacement of damaged/wom parts sag.
  • Page 13 CHAINSHARPENING ment is necessary, use only the guide Chainsharpening requiresspecial bar specif'md for your saw in the repair tools.Youcan purchasesharpening pads list, also specified on the replace- toolsat Searsor goto a professional ment bar and chain decal located on the chain saw. chainsharpener.
  • Page 14: Replace Spark Plug

    INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Replace any broken or cracked muf- ARRESTOR SCREEN fler parts. As the unit is used, carbon deposits • Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor build up on the muffler and spark screen assembly with holes facing up and towards muffler cover.
  • Page 15: Chain Adjustment

    your protsctive equipment and observe •Tum adjusting screw on bar to move all safety precautions.Dudng the low the tensioning rack as far as it will go speed mixtureadjustment recheck idle toward the front of the bar. speed after each turn of the screw. The chain must not move at idle speed.
  • Page 16 Run engine at least 5 minutes after cannot reach sparks or open flames adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil switches, fumacas, etc. (air cooled) is especially blended with • Store chain sew with all guards in fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Replace your gasoline can if it starts • Do not store gasoline from one sea- to rust.. son to another. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Ignitionswitch off. Engine will not • Move Ignition switch to ON. start or will run •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE • Fuel mixture incorrect. Engine runs • See "Fueling Your Unit." hot. _, Spark plug incorrect. • Replace with correct plug. o4 High spe-ed Mixture • See "Carburetor Adjustments." set too lean. •...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    U. S. EPA/CALIFORNIA parts not made or approved by the origi- naJ equipment manutacturer. EMISSION CONTROL You are responsible for presenting your WARRANTY STATEMENT lawn and garden equipment engine to a SEARS authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs YOUR WARRANTY,...
  • Page 20: How To File A Claim

    Allfailurescausedby abuse,neglect,or MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT improper maintenance are not covered. AND REPAIR OF EMISSION ADD-ON OR MODIRED PARTS -- LATED PARTS - - The use of add-on or mod_d partscan Any SEARS approved replacement part be grounds for disallowing a warranty used in the performance of any warranty claim.SEARS maintenance or repair on emission re-...
  • Page 21: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS WARNING 55 54 2642 2 15 4645 Rid. I_rt No. Oil Pump Kit 530015940 Screw Trigger& Lo_out Kit 530071259 0ne. 30, 31 & 45) 5300374_ (Indudes Pin} Starter Handle 530_6119 Clleck Valve 530010846 53006_ o, Cap Ass_. Rope I_t Wire - Throttle 530016080 Saew...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 14 12 13 17 15 Dem-l_o. De_lpUo. Fief. Part No. Part No. 530031163 _rWrench 530O38729 piston Ring 53(X)377_ Foarn-Ait Rlter 530015697 Retainer-PistonPkt 530016101 530047O62 Cranks_lt As=_ 530047827 530037804 Air Filter Housing "5,- 530069703 Carburetor K_ 53O037935 Cap-Cr_kcase 530016136 (Ind, 12 &...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS Carburetor Asmmblv Kit Number #S,30069"/_J KIT* -- Gasket/ Carb. Diaph. Repair KIT* KIT-- Ref. Part No. Umber Cap-H_h 530038318 530038317 LimiterCap-Low 53006g826 Carbureto¢RepaY" _ (lOT ,, Contems) 53OO6,9644 Gasket/DiaphragmI_t ( * =,Contents) 5300_5383 Needle-Low Speed 53OO35384 Nee_,_,ghSpaed 5300_5293 Needle Spdng-Low Speed 5300352S5 Needle SW;ng,--High Speed...
  • Page 24 For the repair ff_replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para orden_r piezas con entrega a domicilio -"1-800-659-7.084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a...

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