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1. Use devices such as low ki chain guide bar nose guards chain brakes and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kick back Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent Avoid Pin Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain e Do not cut more than one log at a time e Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an undercut when Always begin cutting with the saw at full ays begin the saw housing against wood e Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open MAINTAIN CONTROL The following precautions should be fol lowed to minimize kickback e A good firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control Don t let go Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar and your left thumb under the front handlebar DO e When making bucking or pruning cuts position your left hand on the front handiebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from be ing in a direct line with the cutting chain Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked e Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet e Do not overreac2. f
3. Ensure the trigger switch functions propery by squeez ing and holding the trigger switch Make sure motor starts and stops e Oil Tank Discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks Before After Every Use Use 15 min Check for loose fasteners parts Check chain sharpness pea eee ae Cean uitata irl 1 1 MAINTENANCE Service Dates ae heal e Extension Cord Discontinue use if chain saw extension cord shows signs of damage or wear CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Bar Clamp Nut Chain Bar Adjusting Screw CHECK CHAIN TENSION Use the screwdriver end of the bar too to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Bar Tool Bar Clamp Nuts e Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are finger tight against the bar clamp Turn adjusting screw until chain bare ly touches the bottom of guide bar Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all finks are in ba groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check tor sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist 12 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool Torque to 10 15 ft lbs mV t Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loosen chain by tuming the
4. ctions may cause you mare lose corel of the saw which could result in serious injury e Pinching the saw chain along the tip of the guide bar may push the guide diy back toward the operator PB conta in some Cases may cause aligning fast REACTION Weking the me CHAIN BRAKE amp CKA ANGLE WARNING The effectiveness of a chain brake in reducing operator injuries has not yet been fully determined We cannot represent that a chain brake is an effective safety device to prevent or re duce the hazard of injuries resulting from Kickback DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK Instead use the ano Center or to the nearest Sears Service Center WARNING Computed kickback angle Re ee n thee guide bar and chain combination s shown in the CKA Table meet Sgr requirements of CSA 262 1 Z62 3 amp ANSI B175 1 when used on saw s listed in this manual Use of bar and chain com binations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the uirements per standard REDU UCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Mede to minimize kickback e Grip saw firmly Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when motor is running Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling chain saw handles Do not over reach feof proper footing and balance at ti e Don t let the nose of the guide bar contact a log branch ground or other obstruction Don t cut above shoulder height
5. EXTENSION CORD Bell in switch fock out button ueeze and hold the trigger switch OP RATING TIPS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See Chain Tension in the Maintenance pest and Service and Adjustment Cut wood only Do not cut metal plas tics masonry non wood building ma terials ete Stop the saw if the chainstrikes ak for par onor Inspect the saw and r parts as necessary eop the chain out of dirt and sand Even a smali amount of dirt will quick ly duli a chain and increase the possi bility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs using the vara steps This will help you get the feel of using your saw before sia begin a major sawing operation ueeze the trigger switch and allow unit to reach full speed before cutting Begin gutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the motor at full speed the en tire time you are cutting Release trigger switch as soon as cut is completed allowing motor to stop To avoid losing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut e Stop motor before setting saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing seri ous injury Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the di rection of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well nor dur ing bad weather such as
6. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN 2 5 HP Motor i ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW lt Model No 358 341240 14 in Bar AIaWASSY NOILVasdO Z zZ i m Z gt p m WARNING A 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 TONVWdS3 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530 087622 08 24 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rarany tle i 2 Service and Adjustments 13 Safety Rules 2 oree 15 Assembly T Trouble Shooting 15 Operation oer 7 Spanish 18 ntenance lt 12 Parts Ordering Back K A i WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ONICRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAINSAW If this Craftsman Ele tric Chain Saw fails to perform properly due to a defect in materiai or workmanship within 1 year from the date of pur chase Searsjwillirepair lace it free of charge This warranty exgludes the i and chain which are expendable parts and become worn dutinginormal use If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes this wa ty pplies for qnly 90 days from the date of purchase If this Craftsman Electri Chain Saw is used for rental purposes this warranty applies fot only 30 days from the date of purchase This warranty ap plies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE S AVAILABLE BY RETURNING
7. adjusting screw Retighten bar clamp nuts e If chain is too loose it will sag below the guide bar DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools You can purchase sharpening tools at Sears or go to a professional chain sharpener CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar maintenance e Saw cuts to one side or at an angle e Saw has to be forced through the cut bar specified for your saw e Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened A wom guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difficult To maintain guide bar CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING Avoid accidental starting before installing CAUTION Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving It is no for a new chain to stretch SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS e Disconnect the chain saw from the power source See instructions under Chain R ment e Remove bar and chain from saw Clean all sawdust and any other debris from the guide bar groove and sprocket hole after each use Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove e Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each use e Burring of guide bar rails is a normal rocess of rail wear Remove these urr
8. begin to fall If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain ep be When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut stop the motor ean saw down then use the re planned Be alert for overhead imee fall falling and aphia your footing Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felting NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when nece to control pd ie direction of fall To avoid ki ck and chain damage use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges e Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widening of the felling cut or movement in the up per branches e As tree starts to fall st saw put it Sam Lang get oiae pall quickly on your eer sariak at rey with partially fallen trees that may be poorly sup ported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cakle winch block and taoide or ea Do not use your saw to a fallen t tree i CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS impo use of limbs logs or e Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very care
9. qualified electrician to install the proper wall out let Do hig oer che equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension a plug in any way To reduce risk of electrical shock use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating of unit Cord must be marked with suffix W Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Inspect extension cord before use and replace if dam aged An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower the gauge number the heavier the cord see Select an exten sion cord Do not abuse cord Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank ex tension cord to disconnect unit Secure extension cord to power cord to prevent disconnection from unit Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly or if the lockout does not work Repairs to the switch must be made by a Sears Service Center Keep extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times Position cord so that it will not be caught on branches Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges To avoid the possibility of electric shock avoid body contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used Re
10. with your second cut Using a support stand 2 Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your bal ance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS e Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs ich can whip toward you or pull you off balance Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs Be alert for Springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pres sure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released e Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree When limbing leave larg er lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated in the figure above Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw e Limb a tree only after it is cut down Leave the larger limbs undemeath the _ tree to support the tree as you wo e Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut e Keep the tree between you and the chain a Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques de scribed in the bucking section e Always use an overcut to cut small and freely ha
11. ATING INSTRUCTIONS Use o a a voltage supply as penip cords are availaBle for this unit Secure extension cord to power cord to Prevent disconnection from unit Power Cord gt lt lt X Extension Cord SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS 100 ft orless 100 ft to 150 American Wire Gauge BEFORE STARTING SAW WARNING Be sure to read the elec trical safety information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin If you do not understand the electrical safety information do not at tempt to use your unit Seek help from someone that does understand the in formation or call the customer assis tance help line at 1 800 235 5878 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The vides lubri bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank each cutting session The oiler activator eae oil cap must be used and often enough to maintain a on the bar and chain while saw is cutting it is recommended that the oler actuator bar oil cap be een ton for 3 seconds each Bey pte is tht For maximum See bar and chain moe oa ee saw bar oil Craftsman bar oil is not Craftsman brand The oil output is manu ally metered ant poon Use a fun ne to fl the tank A oil cap se any Check oil after every 15 STOPPING YOUR SAW Release the trig e d ahh E nal stop dis disconnect the STARTING YOUR SAW Connect the saw to a power source using the proper size extension cord see SELECT AN
12. THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have oth er rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co inc Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A SAFETY RULES WARNING When using an electric proves safety hard hat and sound chain saw basic safety precautions in arriers ear plugs or mufflers to pro cluding the following should always be tect your hearing Regular users followed to reduce the risk of fire elec should have hearing checked regular tric shock and injury to persons Read ly as chain saw noise can damage all instructions hearing WARNING Always disconnect power Safety H source when making repairs Because a Hearing Mle sity Hat chain saw is a high speed woodcutting Protection ees Eya tool careless or improper use of this tool Snug rotection can cause serious injury Fitting H PLAN AHEAD Clothing sett Aaa Restrict the use of your saw to adut users who understand and can follow the safety rules precautions and oper Safety a Safety Chaps ating instructions found in this manual Shoes a Keep children away Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord All visitors should be kept at least 30 feet e Secure hair above shoulder length Do 10 meters from work area not wear loose clothing or jewelry they e Dress properly Wear protective
13. and good judgement If you need assi g contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 800 235 5878 Saw Chain Right Side Sprocket Bar Tip Guide An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to pa e at the end of the ide bar from the wood Bucking n S of cross cutting a felled tree or ia into lengths Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar Clutch A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a rotating source of power Drive Sprocket or Sprocket The toothed part that drives the saw chain reing The process of cutting down a Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the op posite of the tree from the notching un dercut Front Handle The support handle lo cated at or toward the front of the chain saw Front Handle Guard A structural bar rier between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide typically located close to the hand position on the front handle and sometimes employed as an activating lever for a chain brake COMMON CHAIN SAW TERMS Front Handle Manual Oiler Control Switch Lockout Rear Handle Guide Bar Mounting Pad Spocket Guide Guide Bar A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain Kickback The backward or upward motion or both of the guide bar oc
14. bled no Examine parts for damage Do notuse assembly is necessary damaged parts OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT ING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and eet Save this manual for future reference TRIGGER SWITCH The trigger switch is used to tum on the unit Squeeze the trigger switch to oper ate the unit after button has been pushed in Release the trigger to turn the unit off LOCKOUT BUTTON The Lockout Button is a control feature designed to prevent the motor from be ing accidently started When the rear handle is gripped in a normal cutting position the lockout button can be ed in by the thumb pormiing the index finger t to paean e trigger Itis not necessary to pressure on pe loco button one once eri trigger has BAR ROLGA CAP OILER ACTUATOR Lb ol cap a usad I Bonoa DE Sa Da to su py ol to oil t chain ank pod A nt The chain adjustment screw is is ined to adjust the chain tension Trigger Switch Recessed Plug re RECESSED PLUG The recessed plug is used to connect the saw to an approved extension cord CHAIN TENSI It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 minutes of operation You should check your chain tension fre quently Readjust chain after every 15 minutes of operation See Chain Ten cael hei the Service and Adjust ts section OPER
15. cep tacies are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if agod N repenee by a S ars Sef GUARD AGAINST AOTDAGE all safety rules to help avoid kick Clear The Working Area WARNING Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator Pinch Kickback and Pull In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a for eign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain results in a rever sal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the op posite direction of the chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull in pulls the saw away from the operator KICKBACK WARNING Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut The Computed Kickback Angle CKA eae on 1 your saw and listed in the following CKA the eet ene pre oer Don not eit exclusively upon the safety devices pipes but into into your saw
16. cur ring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Kickback Pinch The rapid push back of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the op of the guide bar ckback Rotational The rapid up ward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch Low Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback perfor _ mance requirements of ANSI B175 1 1991 when tested on a repre sentative sample of chain saws Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and felling cuts Notching Undercut A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree s fall Continued on next page 16 Oiler Control A el for oiling the guide bar and saw ch ear Handle The apport handle io cated at or toward the rear of the saw Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demon strated to reduce kickback significantly Replacement Saw Chain A chain that complies with the kickback perfor mance requirements of ANSI B175 1 1991 when tested with chain saws it may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting teeth that
17. cut the wood and her tol erable WO MOOT 6a 0 a0 poreo by the gu guide bar piked Bumper Spike The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain posh ion while sawing witch A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw Switch Linkage The mechanism that transmits motion from the trigger to the switch Switch Lockout A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated 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 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For in house major brand repair service Cali 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering _ parts always provide the following information 4 os Product Type Part Number malt e Model Number Part Description REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists J 7
18. d then around guide bar nose Sprocket IN A _ Right Housing e Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp plate Be sure the tab on the bar clamp plate is toward the rear of bar ee ai Pin Slot aes e Secure the guide bar and baselamp plate with the bar nuts tighten finger tight only CAUTION If saw chain is installed backwards the saw will vibrate exces sively and will not cut wood CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See Check Chain Tension in Maintenance section CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS WARNING Use of any other acces sory or amen might present a risk File Guide File Holder Depth Gauge Too Xtra GUARD Chain 14 Lo Kick Guide Bar 14 Bar amp Chain Lubricant 1 qt Bar amp Chain Lubricant 1 gal 71 36554 14 STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for if 30 days or more WARNING EXTERNAL SURFACES your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time clean it before storage Store in a clean dry area Allow the motor to cool then secure e Lightly oil external metal surfaces and the unit before storing or transporting guide bar e Store chain saw and extension cord e Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy in a well ventilated area paper or cloth Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury e Store chain
19. e of tree the tree will tend to fall in the direction of the notch NOTE If tree has large buttress roots remove them before making the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom See illustration Once notch is cut remove the wedge of wood from the tree e After removing the wood make the felling cut on the op ite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the cen ter of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the fell ing cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Final cut here l A Notching Undercut Make the notch 1 3 the diameter of the tree perpendic ular to the direction of fall as illustrated Make the lower horizontal notching cut first This will help to avoid pinching of either the saw chain or the guide ba a when the second notch is bein Felling Back Cut Make the Heo back cut at least 2 inches 50 8mm higher than the horizontal eased pop cut as illustrated Keep the felling parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge The hinge wood helps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction Do not cut Petes a the hinge As the feeling cut gets close ot the hinge the tree should
20. fully sharp pieces of wood could be flung to operator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the fog while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do not cut in an area logs When cutting through to maintain complete control release the cuttin pressure near the end of the cut with out loosening your grip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw e Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Stand on uphill side when cutting because log may rolt The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree a ray to roll or slide downhill after it is ell When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log as illustrated above Wion cutting trough fo mai pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw han dies Don t let the chain contact the After completing the cut wait for ground the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor be fore moving from the tree to tree BUCKING TECHNIQUES WARNING If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose control of the saw result ing in injury and or damage to s Stop the saw drive a wedge of plaouc or wood into cut until the saw can be removed easi
21. gear can get nt in Always use steel toed safety footwear e Keep all parts of your away from with non slip soles snug fitting cloth the chain when saw Is running ing heavy duty non slip gloves eye Do not handle or operate a chain saw protection such as non fogging when you are fatigued ill upset or if vented goggles or face screen anap you have taken alcohol drugs or me dication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert if you have any condition that might be lt by strenuous work check before operating Watch what you are doing Use com mon sense Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a eet dire Keep work area clean areas invite injuries OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate with one hand Seri ous injury to the operator helpers or bystanders may result from one handed operation A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree e Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the saw Never start the saw when the uide bar is in a cut on t force chain saw It will do the job better and Safer at the rate for which it was intended e Do not put pressure on the saw es pecially at the end of the cut Doing So can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Stop the saw before setting it down slapped carry io
22. h You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control Do not cut above shoulder r height It is difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height _ KICKBACK SAF FEATURES WARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback however such fea tures will not totally eliminate this dan ger Do not rely only on safety devices Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between han dles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resis tance in controlling the pivot of the aii toward the operator if kick c Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback dan ger zone This type bar has been demonstrated to significantty reduce the number and seriousness of kick backs when tested in accordance with ANSI B175 1 m B Tip Touei Bar e Low Kickback Chain has mej_kick back performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter SAFETY NOTICE ure to vibrations through prolonged
23. ly Restart saw and care fully reenter the cut Do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Tum saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge fo force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the m of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pressure Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the fog When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain ontrol The saw will tend to push back toward you WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be controlled in this position When the log is supported along its en tire length as illustrated below it is cut from the top overbuck WAN ANNAN Always make your first cut on pression side of the log e com First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT e overen through 1 3 of the diameter of e log Roll the log over and finish with a sec ond overcut 10 e Watch for logs with a compression side See illustration above for cutting logs with a compression wre Using a log for support BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND f Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustration below for your irst and second cut e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log e Finish
24. nging limbs Undercut ting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoul der Get a professional to do the job e Make your first cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb e Next make a second cut all the way through the limb e Finish the pruning operation by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the trunk of the tree CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged worn parts Check chain tension GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negigones To re ceive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instruct ed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit e Once a year check guide bar and chain for wear WARNING Disconnect the power source before performing maintenance LUBRICATION 1 Bar Sprocket 2 Bar Oil a 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oll CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged wom parts should be referred to your Sears Ser vice Center NOTE It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after mo tor stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank e Trigger Switch
25. on when motor is sto chain saw by the R front handle with the saw asda fin ger off the switch the guide bar and saw chain to the rear e Use the right tool cut wood only Don t use chain saw for purpose not intended for example don t use chain saw for cutting plastic masonry non wood building materials e Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings be cause the tender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance en cutting a limb that is under ten sion be alert for spring back so you will not be struck ateak de tension in __ the wood fibers is re MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER e Have all chain saw service performed by a Sears Service Center except the items listed in the maintenance sec tion of this manual Make certain saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released e Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and groaa Kape oil Tep and fasteners securely Pa daski Sari a cones nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possibla uy othe operator or by se only Craftsman accesso ries d ternal as recom mended Never your saw e Maintain chain saw care e Keep unit sharp and Monn for better and safer performance e Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Unplug the chain saw from the power source when not in use before servic ing and when changing accessories
26. pal attachments such as saw chain Chesk for damaged parts Before fur ther use of the chain saw a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate property and perfonn its in tended function Check for alignment of itida paris binding of one ha parts mounting other conditions that may affect its op damaged Should be proparly repaired properly repai or replaced by a Sears Service Center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the operator s manual Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted oris not completely and securely as sembled Inspect chain saw cords pe riodically and if damaged have re aired by a Sears Service Center n not in use chain saws should ibe Stored in a dry high or locked up iy ce out of the reach of children hen storing saw unplug and use a bar sheath or carrying case Store idle chain saw ELECTRICAL SAFETY Usea supply as shown on unit e Avoid dangerous environments Don t use appliances in damp or wet loca tions Don t uSe in rain Avoid dangerous situations Do not use in the presence of flammable liq uids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and or causing damage to unit To reduce the tisk of electrical shock use of a Ha will fit into the polarized wail outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug if the plug still does not fit contact a
27. rain snow strong winds etc If the tree makes con tact with any utility ine the utility compia ny should be notified immediately Camy plan your sawing operation in Goar the the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing e Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall i in a particular direction such as e The wind direction and speed The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles e Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the rator ke sure there is enough room for the tres to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects Motor noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails les and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made R Plan a clear retreat path aa Q Direction of Fall A retreat path should be planned and cleared as n before cuts are ecessary started The retreat path should extend back and oe to the rear of the FELLING LA LARGE E TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite sid
28. s with a flat file e When rail top is uneven use a flat file to restore square edges and sides File Edges and sides Square Wom Groove Correct Groove Replace the guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replace ment is necessary use ie the guide n the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw CLEAN UNIT amp LABELS Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off the unit and labels with a clean dry cloth surface Straighten out chain then lay it on a flat surface e Remove bar mounting nuts bar clamp plate and old chain e Tum adjusting screw on the bar to move the tensioning ra k as far as it will go toward the front of the bar during the first 30 minutes of operation You should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required See Check Chain Ten sion in the Maintenance section e Tum the unit upside down on a flat REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN e See Customer Serviceable Parts A chain must comply with the kickback pa ormance requirements of ANS 175 1 when tested with this saw e Hold chain with cutters facing as shown CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Slide the chain between the housing and the sprocket Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove an
29. saw unplugged well out of the reach of children TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART To prevent chain oil seepage during storage store the saw as follows e upside down if stored on a shelf or e hung on a hook or nail through the hole in the bar TROUBLE cause REMEDY Chain does not je move when trigger switch is engaged Chain tension too tight Guide bar rails inched rigger Switch failure Circuit breaker tripped fuse blown Chain clatters j Chain tension incorrect Cutters damaged Chain worn Cutters dull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high procket wom Chain cutter tops not filed flat Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven Oil tank empty Oil outlet clogged Guide bar oil hole blocked Oil inadequate for bar and chain lubrication Cutters damaged on one side e Chain dull on one side Guide bar bent or worn See Chain Tension Repair or replace Contact Sears Service e Reset circuit breaker replace fuse t See Chain Tension Resharpen or replace chain Res n or replace chain See Chain Sharpening instructions Contact Sears Service See the chain sharpening Repair or replace guide bar Fill oif tank e Contact Sears Service Remove bar and clean See Sharpening Chain Us Bema fay wy ae e See Sharpening Chain Replace guide bar if situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care
30. use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve dama age in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor their pnya condition and the condition of this tool DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is Double Insulated to help pro tect against electric shock Double insula tion construction consists of two layers of electrical insulation instead of cos bul wth tis insulation system are l not intended to be grounded No ground ing means is provided on this unit nor ee A TOENE A ORIRE nee ta ure STANDARDS This product s listed by Underwriters Laboratories inc in ac _ cordance withaJL Standard 1662 and CSA Standards 262 1 and 262 3 and ANSI B175 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Model 358 341240 Chain Saw fully assembled NOTE if you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged please call 1 800 235 5878 Bar Sheath ASSEMBLY Extra Chain Your saw is fully assem
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