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Craftsman 358.350180 Operator's Manual

2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-cycle 18 in. bar gasoline chain saw
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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351380 - 18 In. Bar
358.350180 - 18 In. Bar
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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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
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1-800-235-5878
(Hours listed are CentraITIme)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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530087615 06/08/98

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN 2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351380 - 18 In. Bar 358.350180 - 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: Plan Ahead

    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 operator'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 accsssories 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

    increase the chance of kickback. Fol- keep y.our body from being in a direct I,ne with.the cutting chain. low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions.Check • Stand with your weight evenly bal- anced onboth feet. tension at regular intervals, but never •...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    _bmneto circulation disorders or muffler and spark arresting screen normal swelling. Prolonged use in which meets the requirements of cold weather has been linked to blood Califomia Codas 4442 and 4443. All vessel damage in otherwise healthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR SAW READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFORE OPERAT- INQ YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unitto lemilledze yourself with the Ioc._on of the various controlsand adjustments, save this manual for future reverence. Cylinder Cover Throttle Adjusting Chain Lookout Screw Direction Rear of Travel Handle...

  • Page 7: Before Starting Engine

    For maximum guide bar and chain life, der FUELING ENGINE. we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar 0il Is * RII bar oil tank with bar oil. Your saw not available, you may use a good will use approximately one tank of bar oll for each tank of fuel mix.

  • Page 8: Starting Warm/Flooded Engine

    • Fullypush-inchokelever and contin- OPERATING TIPS ue to pull starter rope handle until en- • Check chain tension before first use gine starts. and after 1 minute of operation. See • Then, squeeze and release the Chain Tension in the Maintenance throttle rigger to retum engine to idle section.
  • Page 9 plumbor levelto determinethe di- This hinge will help prevent the tree rectionoftree lean. from falling in the wrong direction. • Weight and branches on one side. Hinge holds tree on • Surrounding trees and obstacles. stump and helps controlfall • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the Opening of operator.

  • Page 10: Limbing And Pruning

    or woodintothe cutuntilthe sawcanbe Usln O Ii log _nd r,,._ removed easily. R estart s awandcarefully for support =--- ,.,u, ___ reenter t he cut.Donotusea metal wedge.Donotattempt t o restart y our sawwhenit is pinched or hungin a log. 1stCut Turn sawOFFanduse a plasticor wooden wedge to force cutopen.

  • Page 11: Customer Responsibilities

    • Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter element, and check guide bar 1 U__ and chain for wear. A new spark plug ahd'_r-]ilter element assures proper 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil air-fuel mixture and helps your engine...

  • Page 12: Check For Damaged/Worn/Loose Parts

    CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR • Using bar tool, rollchain around guide WORN PARTS bar to ensureall linksare in bar groove. Replacement of damaged/worn p arts • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for shouldbe referredtoyour SearsSer- sag. Release tip of guide bar, then vice Center.

  • Page 13: Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor Screen

    INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Add lubdcant to sprocket hole after each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burring of guide bar rails is a normal As the unit is used, carbon deposits process of rail wear. Remove these build up on the muffler and spark burrs with a fiat file.

  • Page 14: Chain Replacement

    • Replace with Champion CJTY spark Cylinder plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket Cover wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark plug gap Plug Boot should be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 Spark screws (15-20 in-lb_).

  • Page 15: Clean Fuel Filter

    CLEAN FUEL FILTER Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and proceed t_>the adjustment section. If To clean fuel tilter, drain your unit by engine does not start, refer to trouble- running dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/re- shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878. tainer assembly from tank.

  • Page 16: Fuel System

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

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CAUSE TROUBLE REMEDY Engine will not • Ignition switch off. • Move Ignition switch to ON. start or will run • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. only a few •...

  • Page 18: Owner Swarranty

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued CAUSE TROUBLE REMEDY Chain moves • Idle speed requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments." at idle speed. adjustment. • Contact Sears Service. • Clutch requ!res repair. • Chain tension too • See .=Chain Tension." Chain does not move tight.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Statement

    gine owner, you are responsible for the shall be warranted for the period performance of the required mainte- of time up to the first scheduled replace- nance listed in your Owner's Manual. ment point for that part. SEARS recommends that you retain all DIAGNOSIS - - receipts covering maintenance on your...

  • Page 20: Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS ® WARNING NI repldnk adjustments and malntenm_e not delcdl)ed In the Operator's Manual rnust be performed by quail- fled service pemonnel. 2423 Des_on Ref. Plut No. Refo Part No, Part No. 530016179 Screw 530036098 Throltle Lockout i25. 530038238 j _we-_ Mounting 530_L_75 530015814...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS 14 12 13 28 15 18 27 Ref. 'Part No. De==dpUo. Fief. Part No. Descrl_on 530031163 Bar Wrench 530037935 Cap-Crankcase 53O037793 Foam-Air Filter 530016136 Clip 530016101 530015780 Scmw 530047604 53(X)69608 Air Filter Housing EngineGa,d_t Kit 530_69722 Carburetor K_ (Incl.6, t7, 19 &...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS Carburetor IU_amblv KJt Number _ KIT -- Repair KIT, 530038318 LimiterCap-High 530038317 LirniterCap-Low 530069826 CarburetorRepair Kit (KIT = Contents)
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 24 For _e repair or replacement;parts you need delivie'reddirectly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (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) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a...

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