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1. Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loosen chain by turning the 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 Saw cuts to one side or at an angle Saw has to be forced through the cut Inadequate supply of off to bar chain Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difficult To maintain guide bar Move ON STOP switch to STOP 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 Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each use Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file When rail top is uneven use a flat file to restore square edges and sides Correct Groove Worn Groove 12 Fite Edges and sides Square Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the2. Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well nor during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds etc Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction These conditions include The wind direction and speed The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to determine the di rection of tree lean Weight and branches on one side e Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects Engine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dit stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path sa mb Direction of Fall 4 Be A ae Qe FELLING LARGE 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
3. Second cut eee N 3rd cut to 2 in from trunk of tree MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Service Dates After Use Before Use Fill in dates as you complete regular service Every Every 5 hrs 25 hrs Yeany Check for damaged worn parts ya Check for loose fasteners parts y Check chain tension yon Check chain sharpness 1 Check guide bar pA Clean unit amp tabels Clean air filter Clean inspect spark arrestor screen amp inspect muffler Replace spark plug od Replace air filter GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence 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 Once a year replace the spark plug air filter element and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last long er Awarnine Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments LUBRICATION Bar Sprocket Bar Oi Fil Cap CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged worn parts should be referred to your Sears Ser vice Center NOTE It is
4. erence Bar Tool chain adjustment Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Throttle Choke Trigger Lever Bar Clamp Chain Catcher Hand Guard Starter Housing Bar Clamp Nuts Front Handle Starter Rope ON STOP Switch Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fil Cap Chain Direction of Travel Guide Bar ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en gine speed THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pull ing the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 minutes of operation You should check your chain tension frequently See CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sec tion BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin if you do not understand the fuel handling information do not at tempt to fuel your unit Seek help from someone that does understand the in formati
5. fallen trees that may be poorly sup ported When a tree doesn t fail com pletely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor Do not use your saw to cut down a partially fallen tree CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size Awarnine 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 Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward operator 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 logs info a clear area before cutting them 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 resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Re start saw and carefully reenter the cut Do not use a metal wedge Do not at tempt fo restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top
6. for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the de termination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is per formed at an approved Sears servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES Sears may be liable for dam ages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper mainte nance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for dis allowing a warranty claim Sears is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions re garding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 473 7247 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE War ranty services or repairs shall be pro vided at all Sears service centers call 1 800 473 7247 MAINTENANCE RE PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS SION RELATED PARTS Any Sears approved re
7. normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after en gine stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oif tank ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position 11 Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Oil Tank Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Bar Clamp Nut Chain Muffler Cylinder Shield Air Filter Clutch Drum Sprocket Handle Screws e Vibration Mounts Starter Housing Handguard CHECK CHAIN TENSION Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are finger tight against the bar clamp Turn adjusting screw until chain barely touches the bottom of guide bar Ww PE AAAA AREEN ee comes Adjusting Screw Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure ail links are in bar groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist While lifting tip of guide bar tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool Torque to 10 15 ft lbs Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar If chain does not rotate it is too tight
8. operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to Customer Responsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCE section STANDARDS This chain saw is listed by Underwriters Laboratories inc in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements ANSI B175 1 1994 ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 350280 Chain Saw fully assembled Bar tool 2 cycle engine oif Chain sharpening tool Carrying case Gloves Wedge Log carrier Pruning saw Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts lf you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged please call 1 800 235 5878 NOTE It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank Your unit has been factory tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted As a result you may smell gasoline or find a drop of oilfuel residue on the muffler when you unpack the unit ASSEMBLY Your saw is fully assembied no assembly is necessary OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR S 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 ref
9. side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pressure Overcutting Undercuiting n HOH VA Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you WARNING Never turn saw up side down to undercut The saw can not be controlled in this position Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log First cut on compression side of log a First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Roll the fog over and finish with a second overcut Watch for logs with a compression side See illustration above for cut ting logs with a compression side Using a log for support 2nd Cut a ee Cut 15t Cut BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Re fer to the illustration below for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the fog Finish with your second cut Using a support stand jst cn T zro p ard Cut b LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any po sition which can cause you to los
10. trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Keep the handies dry clean and free from oil or fuel mixture Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as recommended Never modify your saw HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate ail sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or poured Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved marked con tainer for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 8 meters from fueling site before starting Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in a cool dry well ventilated space where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follow ali safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Kickback Path Clear The Working Area A WARNING Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain con tacts 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 ob ject which stops the chain for a
11. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel sys tem should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See STOR AGE instructions for additional informa tion Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for addition al information WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed if the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST MENT within this manual Avoid con tact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Move ON STOP switch to STOP STARTING YOUR ENGINE To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Important points to remember When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly For coid weather starting start the unit at FULL CHOKE allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position Start
12. Chain does Chain tension too See Chain Tension not move tight when engine Carburetor requires See Carburetor Adjustments is accelerated adjustment Guide bar rails e Repair or replace pinched Clutch slipping Contact Sears Service Chain clatters or cuts roughly Chain tension incorrect Cutters damaged Chain worn Cutters dull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high Sprocket worn Chain installed backwards e See Chain Tension Contact Sears Service Resharpen or replace chain See Sharpening Chain Contact Sears Service instali chain in right direction Chain stops within the cut Chain cutter tops not filed flat Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven Clutch slipping See Sharpening Chain Repair or replace guide bar Contact Sears Service Chain cuts at an angle Cutters damaged on one side Chain dull on one side Guide bar bent or worn See Sharpening Chain See Sharpening Chain Replace guide bar if situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement ff you need assistance contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 800 235 5878 U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protection Agency and S
13. NTS CHAIN REPLACEMENT A WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation You should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHAIN TENSION sec tion Move ON STOP switch to the STOP position Replace the old chain when it be comes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replace ment chain specified in the repair parts list The correct replacement bar and chain is also specified on a decal located on the chain saw See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cut ters on your chain Remove bar clamp nuts Remove bar clamp Remove the old chain Turn adjusting screw on bar to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar Tensioning Rack Slide the guide bar rearward until it stops against the sprocket Carefully remove new chain from package Hold chain with the drive links as shown Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain over and behind clutch Fit the bottom of the drive links be tween the teeth in the sprocket nose Fit chain drive links into bar groove Pull guide bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Install the bar clamp Install bar clamp nuts finger tighten only Do not
14. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN 2 6 cu in 42cc 2 Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW P m lt Model No 358 350280 18 in Bar AISWASSV 1911 SLHYVd f JONVNALNIVA NOLLVWdadO WARNING A Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product P For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun a 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA t TONVWdS3 530087860 4 20 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments D O OPO PO Parts amp Ordering Storage 16 Trouble Shooting Chart 17 Emissions Statement 18 Parts List 20 Spanish 23 Back WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 This warranty excludes the bar chain spark plug and air filter which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for 30 days from the date of purchase WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATE
15. S This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs except for carburetor adjustments Be cause a chain saw is a high speed woodcutting tool careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow the safety rules precautions and op erating instructions found in this manual Hearing _ Safety Hat Protection a Eye Snug oe Protection Fitting a Heav y Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Shoes Safety Chaps Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye pro tection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Se cure hair above shoulder length Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and ani mais at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the work area when start ing and using the saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill
16. e your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can whip toward you or pull you off balance Use extreme cau tion when cutting small size limbs Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING Limb a tree only after it is cut down Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut 10 Keep the tree between you and the chain Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 8 cutting techniques de scribed in the bucking section Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Lirit 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 Make your first cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb Next make a second cut all the way through the limb 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
17. e any dam aged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER Do not store gasoline from one sea son to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting Ignition switch off Engine flooded Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Fuel not reaching carburetor Carburetor requires adjustment None of the above Move Ignition switch to ON See Starting Instructions Fill tank with correct fuel mixture install new spark plug e Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel fine repair or replace See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service Engine will not idle properly e Idle speed set too high or too low Low Speed Mixture requires adjustment Crankshaft seals worn Compression low None of the above See Carburetor Adjustments See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load Air filter dirty Spark plug fouled Carburetor requires adjustment Exhaust ports or muff ler outlets plugged Compression low None of
18. ears Roebuck and Co U S A are pleased to explain the emissions control sys tem warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog stan dards Sears must warrant the emis sion control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the peri ods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or im proper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emis sion control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits Sears will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warran ty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or re placed by Sears OWNER S WAR RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the per 18 formance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual Sears recommends that you retain all re ceipis covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack o
19. er ing a cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain Use the specified Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain Do not cut more than one log at a time Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull in Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar a Never reverse hand positions locked A good firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control Don t fet go Grip the rear handie 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 teft thumb under the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight fine with your right hand on the rear han die when making bucking cuts Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Stand with your wei
20. er Rope Handle Left Hand on Front Handie Right Foot Through Rear Handle COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL NOTE In the following steps when the choke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle set ting for starting is set automatically On Stop Switch Move ON STOP switch to ON position Choke Knob Pull out choke fast idle to the full ex tent Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand 5 times then push the choke ffast idie lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts Allow the engine to run for approxi mately five seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE Pull the choke fast idie lever out to the full extent then push the lever back in completely to the OFF CHOKE position Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts Squeeze and release throttle trigger allowing engine to idie DIFFICULT STARTING OR STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of ex cess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above insure the ignition switch is in the ON position Starting could
21. f receipts or for your fail ure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse ne giect improper maintenance unap proved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a Sears authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a rea sonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days if you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 473 7247 WAR RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COV ERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Sears servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call Sears at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled
22. ght evenly bal anced on both feet Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control Do not cut above shoulder height it is difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES Awarnine The following fea tures are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this danger 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 handies 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 resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a smali radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone This type bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kick backs when tested in accordance with ANSI B175 1 te Small Radius Ye Tip Guide Bar Sy Large Radius Tip Guide Bar Low Kickback Chain has met kick back performance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175 1 Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elo
23. ine performance Replace the spark arrestor screen if breaks occur Muffler Diffuser Spark Arrestor Screen Muffler Cover Screws 4 gt Muffler Cover CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of operation or annually whichever comes first Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover screws Remove the muffler cover cover snaps off muffler body Remove muffier diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly Notice the orientation of these parts for reas sembiing Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush Replace screen if breaks are found Replace any broken or cracked muf fler parts Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly with round holes facing up Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws 7 8 ft lbs REPLACE SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove the cylinder cover Pull off the spark plug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard Replace with Champion CJ7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 inch sock et wrench 10 12 ft lbs Spark plug gap should be 025 in Reinstall the spark plug boot Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws 15 20 in ibs Ser Os Cylinder gt Cover Spark Plug Bo Spark Plug 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTME
24. n instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator Pinch Kickback and Pull ln occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contact ing a foreign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pul In pulls the saw away from the op erator REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kick back you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to acci dents Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar Keep working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback Follow manufacturer s chain sharp ening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals but never with engine running Make sure bar clamp nuts are securely tightened Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occurring Use extreme caution when reent
25. ngated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride into Cutter SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage 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 physical condition and the condition of this fool CHAIN BRAKE if this saw is to be used for commercial logging you must order and install a chain brake to com ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging Contact your Sears Service Center or call 1 800 235 5878 SPARK ARRESTOR Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you
26. on or call the customer assis tance help line at 1 800 235 5878 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank Capacity 6 8 fi oz For maximum guide bar and chain life we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil If Craftsman bar off is not available you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand The oil output is automatically metered during opera tion Your saw will use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycie air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand of Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Once oil is added to the gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcoho blended fuels called gasoho or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture
27. or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children EXTERNAL SURFACES If your chain saw is to be stored fora period of time clean it thoroughly be fore storage Store in a clean dry area Lighily oil external metal surfaces and guide bar Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa per or cloth FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gascho in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is especially blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this Sears oil you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea spoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug open ing Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark pfug with new one of recommended type and heat range Clean air filter e Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replac
28. or up set or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with doctor before oper ating Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a retreat path 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 Operate the chain saw only in a weli ventilated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw es pecially at the end of the cut Doing so can cause you fo lose control when the cut is completed Stop engine before setting saw down Hand carry saw only when engine is stopped Carry with muffler away from body guide bar amp chain project ing behind you guide bar preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service per formed by a qualified service dealer except the items listed in the mainte nance section of this manual Make certain the saw chain steps moving when the throttle
29. oss of cutting power See HIGH SPEED MIXTURE H under adjusting procedure There are three adjustment screws on the carburetor They are labeled H L and T They are located in the area just above the primer bulb CARBURETOR PRESETS When making adjustments do not force the plastic limiter caps beyond the stops or damage will occur lf carburetor presets are not needed proceed to IDLE SPEED T Turn both mixture screws counter clockwise until they stop Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 full turns Start motor let it run for 3 minutes and proceed to the adjustment section if engine does not start refer to TROU BLESHOOTING CHART or call 1 800 235 5878 If engine performance is acceptable at the preset positions and there is no chain movement at idle no further ad justment is necessary ADJUSTING PROCEDURE idle Speed T Allow engine to idie Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement or stalling Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies Turn counterclockwise to decrease speed No further adjustments are necessary if chain does not move at idle speed and if performance is satisfactory Low Speed Mixture L Allow engine to idle Then accelerate the engine and note performance If engine hesitates bogs down or smokes during acceleration turn mix ture screw clockwise in 1 16 turn incre ments un
30. placement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to main tenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual 19
31. rails occurs If replacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the de cal located on the chain saw CLEAN UNIT amp LABELS Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in creases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean your air filter after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op eration whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be completely cleaned it is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation or annually which ever comes first To clean filter Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove cylinder cover Remove air filter Clean the air filter using hot soapy water Rinse with clean cool water Air dry completely before reinstalling Lighily oil air fiter before installing to improve the efficiency of air filter Use 2 cycle engine ail or motor oil SAE 30 Squeeze excess oil from filter Reinstall air filter Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws 15 20 in lbs Cylinder Cover Screws INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR RESTOR SCREEN As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arrestor screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af fecting eng
32. require pulling the start er rope handle many pulls depending on how badly the unit is flooded if en gine still fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING TIPS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign abject Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs us ing the following steps This will help you get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing op eration Squeeze the throttle trigger and al low the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the fog Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur To avoid losing contro when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop engine before setting saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES Awarnine
33. the above Clean or replace air filter Clean or replace plug and regap See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service Engine smokes Choke partially on Adjust choke High Speed Mixture set too lean Exhaust ports or muff ler outlets plugged Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen Fan housing cylinder fins dirty None of the above excessively Fuel mixture incorrect Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Air filter dirty Clean or replace air filter High Speed Mixture See Carburetor Adjustments requires adjustment Crankcase leak e Contact Sears Service Engine runs Fuel mixture incorrect See Fueling Your Unit hot Spark plug incorrect Replace with correct plug See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service Clean spark arrestor screen Clean area Contact Sears Service Oil inadequate for bar and chain lubrication Oil tank empty Oil pump or oif filter clogged Guide bar oil hole blocked Fill oil tank Contact Sears Service Remove bar and clean 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain moves Idie speed requires See Carburetor Adjustments at idle speed adjustment Clutch requires repair Contact Sears Service
34. the desired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side 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 compiete the notch by cutting the bottom See illustration Once the notch is cut re move the wedge of wood from tree Final cut here First cut Ai Notch a a Second aa J 3 Sie et heii After removing the wood make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the feli ing cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree stump and helps A contro fail Opening of Ny Mt felling cut All J N NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall To avoid kickback and chain Closing _ of notch damage use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widen ing of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path Be extremely cautious with partially
35. tighten any further at this point h CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain your unit by running dry of fuel remove fuel cap re tainer assembly from tank Pull filter from tank and remove from line Re place and reassemble CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A WARNING The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe ail safety precautions During the low speed mixture adjustment re check idie speed after each turn of the screw The chain must not move at idle speed Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter dirty fuel filter or flooding may give the impression of 14 an improperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T under adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T and LOW SPEED MIXTURE L under adjusting procedure Engine dies or hesitates when it should accelerate See ACCELERA TION CHECK under adjusting procedure L
36. til performance is satisfactory Repeat this procedure as necessary for proper adjustment After completing adjustments check for acceleration and chain movement at idle Reset if necessary High Speed Mixture H DO NOT operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making ad justments Damage to the engine can occur Make a test cut Based on per formance of the saw while cutting ad just the high speed mixture setting in 4 16 turn increments as follows Clockwise until saw has good power in the cut with no hesitation Do not adjust by sound or speed but judge by how well the saw performs in the cut Counterclockwise if the saw has speed but dies in the cut or lacks power in the cut After completing adjustments check for acceleration and chain movement at idle Reset if necessary Acceleration Check If the engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating turn the low speed mixture adjustment counterclockwise until you have smooth acceleration with no chain movement at idie Recheck and adjust as necessary for acceptable perfor mance 15 STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transport ing Store chain saw and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors
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