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Craftsman 358.350461 Instruction Manual

Craftsman 358.350461 Instruction Manual

16 in. bar 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-cycle gasoline chain saw
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Instruction
Manual
I CRRFTSMRN°I
2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.350461
- 16 in. Bar
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Espa_ol
For Occasional
Use Only
®
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
<Hours
listed are Central
Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530088469
2/27/02

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.350461 - 16 in. Bar Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espa_ol ® For Occasional Use Only Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product:...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    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 ._,:f.¢' Kickback Path nents or the removal of safety devices 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- ommended. Never modify your saw.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    • Keep saw chain sharp and properly LI_ WARNING: Avoid kickback which tensioned. A loose or dull chain can can result in serious injury. Kickback increase the chance of kickback. Fol- is the backward, upward or sudden for- low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions.
  • Page 5 your right hand o nthe rear h andle Low-Kickback Chain when m aking bucking cuts. Stand Contoured Depth Gauge slightly tothe left s ide ofthe saw to ... Elongated Guard Link keep y our body f rom being i nadirect line with the cutting chain.
  • Page 6 SPARK SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibra- ARRESTING SCREEN: Your tions t hrough prolonged use ofgasoline saw is equipped with a temperature lim- powered hand t ools c ould c ause blood iting muffler and spark arresting screen vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, which meets the requirements of Califor- hands, and joints o fpeople prone to nia Codes 4442 and 4443.
  • 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 reference. Chain Front Hand Guard ''_ _!*_'N_ Handle...

  • 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 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting flooded engine) When pulling the starter rope, do not The engine may be flooded if it has not use the full extent of the rope as this started after 10 pulls. can cause the rope to break. Do not Flooded engines can be cleared of ex- let starter rope snap back.

  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    without releasing your grip around the TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES front handle. The chain s hould stop im- ,_WARNING: Check for broken or mediately. dead branches which can fall while Inertia activating function control cutting causing serious injury. Do not _WARNING: When performing cut near buildings or electrical...

  • Page 11: Felling Large Trees

    FELLING LARGE TREES • Be alert to signs that the tree is (6inches indiameter orlarger) ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen- The notch m ethod isused t ofell 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 the log with the bottom ofthe saw 2 nd Cut against thelog. W hen o vercutting light downward pressure. Overcutting 1 st Cut Undercutti_ _- 1st Cut ._c -j Undercutting involves cutting on the...
  • Page 13 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 the tree asyou falls easily on the second cut.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Use the screwdriver end of the The warranty onthis unit d oes n ot c ov- chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to eritems t hat h ave been s ubjected move chain around guide bar to operator abuse o rnegligence. Tore- ensure kinks do not exist.
  • Page 15 CHECK CHAIN S HARPNESS LUBRICATION Asharp c hain m akes wood c hips. A Bar Oil "_ dull c hain m akes asawdust powder and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP- Fill Cap _ ENING inthe SERVICE AND A DJUST- MENTS section.
  • Page 16 INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR- 6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrest- RESTING SCREEN ing screen assembly with round As the unit is used, carbon deposits holes facing up. 7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 build up on the muffler and spark ar- screws.
  • Page 17 TO REPLACE CHAIN: 11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is 1. Move O N/STOP switch tothe STOP snug in guide bar groove. Ensure position. all drive links are in the bar groove. 2. Remove chain b rake n uts. 12.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Initial Settings 1/16-turn increments until performance 1. Turn both mixture screws (Land H) is satisfactory. Repeat this procedure counterclockwise until they stop. as necessary for proper adjustment. 2. Turn the idle speed s crew (T) After completing adjustments, check clockwise until itstops.

  • Page 19: Seasonal Storage

    Run engine at least 5 min- cannot reach sparks or open flames utes after adding stabilizer. from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. • Store chain saw with all guards in...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Table

    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: Warranty

    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 (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.
  • Page 22 the part will b erepaired orreplaced tothe effect of"repair orreplace asnec- Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY essary" shall bewarranted for2years. SPONSIBILITIES: Asthe small off-road Any warranted part which i sscheduled engine owner, you are responsible forreplacement asrequired mainte- the performance ofthe required mainte- nance shall bewarranted forthe period...

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