Craftsman 358.356280 Important Operating instructions
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1. gt gt gt SAGER d WARNING i Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents Careless or improper use can SAFETY HAT ae EARING PROTECTION 4 Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind rain snow etc or at night 5 Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path AVOID REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull in occur when the chain is suddenty stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This results in a reversal of the chain force used tocut wood and causes the saw fo move in the opposite direction of chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pufl in pulis the saw away from the operator Either reaction can resuitin loss of control and possible serious injury To avoid Pinch Kickback 1 Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or other wise stop the chain i 2 Do not cut more than one iog at a time 3 Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an under cut when bucking To avoid Pull in 1 Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle and the spur against the wood 2 Use wedges made of2. cause serious injury SNUG FITTING CLOTHING EYE PROTECTION HEAVY DUTY GLOVES Z SAFETYCHAPS SE 2 KNOW YOUR SAW 1 Read your Operator s Manual carefully until you com pletely understand and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit 2 Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under stand and follow the safety rules precautions and operating instructions in this manual PLAN AHEAD 1 Wear protective gear Figure 4 Always use steel toed Safety footwear with non stip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as nor fogging vented goggles or face screen an ap proved Safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugsor _ muffiers to protect your hearing Reguiar users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can i damage hearing 2 Keep children bystanders and pets out of the work area a minimum of 30 feet 10 meters Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when _ Starting or operating the chain saw 3 Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ili or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating achain saw
3. Replace the chain when cutters or links break 3 See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters for match ing your chain Always have a worn sprocket replaced by your Sears Service Center wheninstalling anew chain to avoid excessive wear tothe chain REMOVE SAWDUST FROM GUIDE BAR GROOVE OIL HOLES B SPARK ARRESTOR AND SPARK PLUG 1 SPARK ARRESTOR 4 weng 8 Catbon deposits build up on the spark ar restor asthe sawis usedand must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or causing engine dam age Replace the spark arrestorif breaks occur e Keep the spark arrestor clean at all times Cl ari as required atleast once for each 25 30 hours of operation items required wire brush 3 8 wrench a Disconnect the spark plug wire b Remove the heat shield Figure 36 Remove the screen from the diffuser d Clean the screen with a wire brush or replace if breaks are found e Reassembie parts 2 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Conditions which can require guide bar maintenance saw cuts to one side saw has to be forced through a cut inadequate supply of oii to bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cut ting more difficult e Replace the guide bar when ee inside groove of the guide bar rails i is
4. 11 12 13 14 15 16 tz Move away from the fuel tank and mett the end of the new rope to go into the pulley Allow the matted end to drip once then while the rope is still hot pull the melted end through a rag to obtain a smooth pointed end Feed the rope through the round starter hole in the the fan housing Figure 39 Guide rope inside pulley then through topside pulley hole by pushing the rope from the underside hole with a small round object such as a Phillips screwdriver See inset Figure 39 Tie aknotin the end of the ropeleavingno more than a 3 8 to 1 4 inch tail and pull the knot snugly into the corner of the groove in the pulley Figure 38 Tuck the tail on the rope knot into the inner curved avoid interference with the flywheel Figure Set the pulley assembly inthe housing push it down and engage the spring Tighten the pulley screw Do not overtighten screw NOTE Ifyou removethe pulley screw fromthe pulley make sure the starter dog retainer cam and wave washer are positioned and installed properly as shown in Figure 39 If parts have been cleaned apply a small amount of grease to both sides of the cam and wave washer Make sure the cam is installed on the starter dog in the direction shown in Figure 39 Also make sure the wave washer is seated around the top outeredge of the retainer and not caught between the top of the retainer and the pulley screw Catch the rope in the n
5. 6 Make sure the chain will not make contact with any ob ject while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf 7 Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings Slender material can catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance 8 Be atert for springback when cutting a limb that is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released 9 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut This can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed 16 Stop the SS before setting the saw down wh MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER 1 Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears Service Center with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual For exampie if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the cluich structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst 2 Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fasteners securely tightened 3 Keep the handles dry Bea and free of oit or fuel mixture 4 Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to page 19 for carburetor idle adjustment instructions 5 Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object In spect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary 6 Disconnect th
6. Symmetrical 71 36373 Replacement Guide Bar 20 Low Kick Symmetrical 71 36401 Spark Plug Champion CJ 4 Ge 71 36855 2 Cycle Engine Oil i 71 36554 Bar and Chain Lubricant gallon size 73736556 Bar and Chain Lubricant quart size USING YOUR SAW A CONTROL DEVICES Understanding the control devices on your saw is an important part of learning how to properly and safely operate the unit Figure 14 _ 1 The ignition Switch is moved forward for the Start position and rearward for the Stop position 2 The two position Choke helps to start the saw by controlling the air flow to the fuel system 3 The Trigger accelerates and controls the speed ot the engine and is designed to be used with the throttle lock out 4 The Throttle Lockout prevents the trigger from becoming accidentallyengaged The throtile lock out must be pressed before the trigger can be activated 5 The Throttle Lock holds the throttle lock out and tig ger in position while the engine is being started Figure 14 Release the throttie lock after the engine is started by lightly squeezing the triqger B STARTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING 2 STARTING PROCEDURE FOR VARYING Always wear gloves safety footwear snug fitting CONDITIONS clothing and eye hearing and head protection NOTE Be sure to follow 1 Basic Procedure as devices when operating a chain saw described on this page a COLD ENGI
7. to assist the cutting operation When assembled to the saw the spur will dig into the tree or log and r lieve contact pressure adding ease to the saw ing operation allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted into the cut To install j 1 Remove bar clamp nuts and bar clamp housing NOTE Be sure to remove the cardboard packing over the barstuds between the barclamp housingand the crankcase 2 Align the spur over the two holes on the bar clamp side of the saw Figure 7 3 Insert the two screws and Hee evenly and sec ube Do not use the saw without the handguard in place Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomes damaged broken oris otherwise removed BAR CLAMP AR 7 HOUSINGS AWARNING e Liftandcarry the chain saw by the handlebar not by the handquard Keep the handguard securely fastened at all times Check the handquard screws each time the saw is used e To install 1 Align the Handguard and Handguard Cap around the Handlebar as shown in Figure 6 2 Fitthe mounting pin on the Handquard into the hole in the Handlebar Figure 6 3 Insertthe 3 mounting screws into the 3 holes onthe Handguard Cap 4 Turn each screw with a Phillips screwdriver a little ata time clockwise until the Handquard Cap and Handguard meet and there is no gap between the two parts Er e D ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN CAUTION CA
8. NOTE The recoil spring located beneath the pulley is under tension If the spring pops out it will require considerable time and effortto reinstall For this reason you may want to fet your Sears Ser vice Center handle this repair If you do try to repair the starter rope and the recoil spring pops out take the unit to your Sears Service Center 1 Remove the four screws on the side of the fan _housing Figure 38 CAUTION Do not mix chrome colored fan housing screws withthe black colored cylinder shroud screws Other than color these screws are similar in appearance but if interchanged they can strip aut and or cause permanent engine damage 2 Remove the fan housing 3 lithe starter rope is broken proceed to step 4 ifthe starter rope is not broken release the tension on the Spring as follows a Pull about 12 inches of rope from the pulley and catch the ropein the notch as shown in Figure 38 b Tumthe pulley counterclockwise 4 untilthe spring tension is released 4 Unthread the pulley screw in the center of the pulley witha 5 32 allen wrench until the pulley assembly can be removed from the fan housing S Liftthe pulley carefully while gently twisting the pulley counterclockwise Remove the old rope CHROME COLORED SCREWS See Caution under Step 1 TURN PULLEY COUNTERCLOCKWISE TG RELEASE TENSION Figure 38 STARTER ROPE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT 6 Ta 10
9. guide barcan cause the chain to dig intothe object and stop the chain for an instant Theresultisalightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw contro which can resultin serious injury KICKBACK PATH sk STAND TO THE LEFT OF THE SAW UNDER SIDE OF HANDLEBAR REDUCING KICKBACK 1 Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents 2 Never letthe moving chain contact any object atthe l tip of the guide bar Figure 1 3 Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Figure 2 Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch 4 Keep your saw chain sharp and properly ten stoned Follow Sears chain sharpening and mainte nance instructions Check tension at regular intervals withthe engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after fensioning the chain A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback 5 Begin and continue cutting at full throttle If the chainis moving ata slower speed there is greater chance for
10. 16 1 AIR COOLED 2 CYCLE ENGINE OIL 4 DO NOT USE BIA OIL Boating Institute of America Does not have proper additives for air cooled 2 cycle engines and can cause damage to your unit i j e AUTOMOTIVE OIL Doesnothaveproperacditives for 2 cycle engine and can cause damage 5 HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK a Pour 1 2 gallon regular unleaded gasoline into an approved marked container Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank b Add entire measure of engine oil c Cover container tightly and shake for one minute d Slowly remove fuel container cover e Add remainder of gasoline f Cover container tightly and shake again G Slowly remove fuel container cover h Slowly remove fuel container cover Refer to Specifi cations for fuel cap location Fill the tank using a spout or funnel j Reinstalf the fuel cap securely Figure 1 10 G BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT The Guide Bar and Cutting Chain require continuous lubrication in order to remain in operating condition Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled Lackof oil wiliqauiekdy ruin the bar and chain Too little c will cause overheating shown by smoke coming fromthe chain andior discolora ton ofthe guide bar rails Use Sears Bar and Chain Lubricant 71 36554 gal or 71 36556 qt or clean SAE 30W oil in freezing weather oil will
11. build up on exhaust ports or muffler outlets 6 Contact your Sears Service Center OIL INADEQUATE FOR 1 Od tank empty d 1 Filloil tank BAR AND CHAIN 2 Improperly adjusted ciler f so equipped 2 Adjust oiler LUBRICATION 3 Oli pump or oil filter clogged 3 Contact your Sears Service Center 4 Guide bar oil hole blocked 4 Remove dar and clean CHAIN MOVES AT 1 idle speed requires adjustment L See Carburetor Adjustments iDLE SPEED 2 Clutch requires repair 2 Contact your Sears Service Center CHAIN DOES NOT MOVE 1 Chain tension too tight 1 SeeChain Tension WHEN ENGINE IS 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 2 See Carburetor Adjustments ACCELERATED A Guide bar sails pinched woo 3 Repair or replace Ea 4 Clutch slipping SE 4 Contact your Sears Service Center See Chain Tension 1 Chain tension incorrect Contact your Sears Service Center CHAIN CLATTERS OR 2 Cutters damaged after striking foreign CUTS ROUGHLY material 3 Chain wear due to contact with dirt sand Resharpen or replace chain or frozen wood 4 Cutters dull improperly shamened depth See Chain Sharpening Instructions gauges tos high S Sprocket worn 5 Contact your Sears Service Center CHAIN STOPS WITHIN 1 Chain cutter tops nat filed flat 1 See Chain Sharpening Instructions THE CUT 2 Guide bar burred or bent ra
12. engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger b Begin cutting with the spur against the wood Figure 16 c Keep the engine at full throttfe the entire time you are cutting d Allow the chain to cut for you exert only light downward pressure if you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can result e Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle Ifyou run the saw at fuli throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine f Donot put pressure onthe saw at the endofthecut to avoid losing control when the cut is complete g Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting BEGIN CUTTING WITH THE SPUR AGAINST B TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES 1 PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION CARE FULLY IN ADVANCE a Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree where you can have secure footing b Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction 1 The WIND direction and speed 2 The LEAN ofthe tree _3 WEIGHTED with BRANCHES on one side 4 Surrounding TREES and OBSTACLES c Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted ig j it could snap and fall toward the operator d Check for broken or dead branches which could fall on you while cutting e Make sure thereis enough room forthe tree to fail Martain adi
13. j e Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section f Alwaysuseanovercutto cutsmaltand freety hanging limbs Undercutting cancausetimbs to fall and pinch the Saw 2 PRUNING a Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cutif branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job b Refer to Figure 27 tor the pruning tech nique 1 Undercut 1 3 of the way through the limb near the trunk of the tree 2 Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk 3 Keep outof the way of the falling imb 4 Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the tree A WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or obiects atthe nose of the guide bar whendebranching or pruning Allowing such contactcan result in serious Remove small limbs _ with one L Figure 26 d d Wi selon ear ut rer 3 Al i FIRST PRUNING CUT Figure 27 15 MAINTENANCE A good maintenance program of regular inspec tion and care will increase the service life and help to maintain the safety and performance of your saw Make all adjustments or repairs except car buretor adjustments with spark plug wire disconnected engine cool as opposed to a unit that has just been run e Checkthe saw forloose bolts screws nuts and fit tings regularly Loos
14. of the way through the log 2 Finish with an overcut b In area B 1 Overcut 1 3 of the way through the log 2 Finish with an undercut USE COMMON SENSE MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING D DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING e Work slowly keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip Maintain secure footing and bal ance e Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting smal size limbs Slender material can catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance e Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them ZE WARNING Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause youtofose ees orcontrolof the saw Ae DEBRANCHING w Always d branch a tree after itis is cut down Only thencan debranching be done safely and properly b Leave the larger tower limbs to support the i tree as you work c Start at the base of the felled tree and work towards the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Fig ure26 d Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting
15. othe a guide bar is bent or cracked Use only the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar specified for your saw in Specifications for replacement a Remove the guide bar to service b Clean oit holes at least once for each five hours of operation Figure 34 i c Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire Figure 34 d Remove burrs by filing the side edges of the guide bar grooves square with a flat file Figure 35 e Restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing with a flat file Figure 35 GUIDE BAR WORN GROOVES FILE EDGES GROOVE SQUARE DIFF USER mear SHIELD Figure 36 2 SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug when necessary Use Stock No 71 36401 bei It you perform this maintenance yourself note the Caution below CAUTION Do not mix chrome colored fan housing screws with the black colored cylinder shroud screws Other than color these screws are similar in appearance but If interchanged they can strip out and or cause permanent engine damage 17 C m A starter rope that breaks next to the pulley can be repaired e Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks more than 2 3 inches away from the pulley as the rope will be too short to repair properly AWARNING Always wear eye protection when servic ing the starter rope The recoil spring beneath the pulley is under tension Ifthe springpops out serious injury can result
16. plastic or wood never of metal to hold the cut open _ HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 1 Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed poured or stored There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks 2 Mixand pourfuelinan outdoor area onbare ground store fuel inacocl dry well ventilated place and use anapproved marked container for fuel Wipe up ali spilled fuel before starting your saw fueling site before starting the engine i Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw 6 Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc SLOWLY remove the fuel tank cap and refuel the unit 3 d Move atleast 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and 5 7 Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1 Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged im properly adjusted or not completely and securely assembied Operate the chain saw only In outdoor areas Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and away from the saw chain when the engine is _ running 5 gie DEE E plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs roots or other objects
17. the saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be controlfed in this position AA WARNING if saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to forceit out You can lose control of the saw resulting in personal injury and ordamage to the saw Stopthesaw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed casily Figure 23 Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when itis pinched or hung ina lag 3 BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPOR _a Overcut with a 1 3 diameter cut D Roll log over and finish with an overcut _ISTCUT 4 PRESSURE SIDE EEEX ZD BH be kb E rete KZ me 2ND CUT _ 2ND CUT Sr Fad S ae ny A Eg a Kei e ISTCUT gt PRESSURE SIDE UNDERCUT WEDGE USED TO HOLD CUT OPEN 2ndCut re ANOTHER LOG AS A SUPPORT j Figure 24 A B A Ist Cut 2nd Cut T T Figure 25 4 BUCKING USING ANOTHER LOG AS A SUPPORT Figure 24 d WARNING Do not stand onthelog being cut Any portion can roll 1 causing loss of footing and control a Inarea A 1 Undereut 1 3 of the way through the log _ 22 Finish with an overcut b In area B 1 Overcut 1 3 of the way through the log wwe Finish with an undercut 5 BUCKING USING A STAND Figure 25 a Inarea A 1 Undereut 1 3
18. thicken making it necessary to thin bar and chain oit witha smali amount of Diesel Fuel 1 or Kerosene Bar and chain oil must be free tlow ing for the oil system to pump enough oil for ad equate lubrication 2 1 USE THE FOLLOWING 30PF ar above lubricant undiluted gt 309 09F 95 lubricant to 5 Diesel Fuel SS 1 or Kerosene Below PF 90 lubricant to 10 Diesel Fuel 1 or Kerosene 2 HOW FO FILL THE OIL TANK a Stop the engine b Tum saw on its side with oil cap up c Loosencap slowly and wait for pressure in the tank tobereleased before removingthe cap Figure 32 d Fill the of tank e Replace the oilcap securely Figure 13 ACCESSORIES o i 3 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC OILER The adjustable automatic oiler is set for max imum output at the factory Some types of cutting will require adjusting the oifer less oil is required for soft or freshly cut wood maximum oil is required for hardwood or wood that has been cut fora period oftime The adjusting screw is located at the bettom of the saw on the crankcase next to the bar clamp housing and can be adjusted with the screwdriver end of the scrench provided with your saw Figure 13 To increase the oil flow tum the adjusting screw counterclockwise re To decrease the oil flow turn the adjusting screw clockwise s ifthe oiler is adjusted to decrease the oil flow be sure to readjust the oiler befo
19. 0 feet 10 meters away trom work area Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance FUEL AND OIL yess Nee ade eh EEN eee 9810 Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame where fuel is mixed poured or stored Use 1 part air cooled 2 cycle engine oil to 16 parts regular unleaded gasoline Use gasoline not over 2 months old Mix and pour fuel in an approved marked container and in an outdoor area Move a minimum of 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine Fill the off tank sach time the fuel tank is refueled STARTING THE ENGINE EE 1 1 Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn without making contact with any object 2 Hold front handlebar with left hand amp piace right foot through rear handie to stabilize saw 3 Use less than the full extent of the starter rope per pull 4 Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine t idle PROP OW B Gh a OPERATING THE UNI ebe eee ee 12 Cut wood only Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cut _ Begin cutting with spur against the log Cut only at fuil throttle Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting MAINTENANCE Ot diag alt al ee ee Me E te Dae Lesa ee ee 16 Adjust or have the carburetor adjusted if the chain moves when the engine idles Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance ex
20. 48084 530 027161 530 014161 530 027129 75302019079 530 015719 530 015108 Worm Gear KEY DESCRIPTION NO 130 Seal OR Pump Kit incl es 106 gt 107 109 110 111 113 122 123 amp 140 Oiler Adjustment Screw Screw Qil Pickup amp Filter Oiler Intake Line Handguard Clutch Bearing Drum Sprocket Clutch Plate Clutch Assy Oiler Gear Spur SO Ring Handlebar ase jy Bar Adjusting Pin E Ring Screw Bar Stud Vent Pin 131 PART NO 71 3684 71 3635 71 36372 71 36373 580 010870 530 015445 530 031107 530 027847 530 015711 530 021061 530 002464 530 015422 530 015752 530 027222 530 027223 530 015733 _ 530 052085 530 024467 530 025539 530 029236 530 026849 530 027256 Bar Clamp Ass y Incl 142 Nut Serench Handlebar Grip Sc rew Oiler Discharge Line Oiler Discharge Sleeve Tubing Nut i i Oiler Adjustment Pin Chain Pad Top Chain Pad gt Thrust Washer Chain Repair Kit Seren Handguara wap Impulse Fitting Crankcase Piu Kickback D Bar Clamp amp Fan Hsg Decal DE SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358 356280 2 8 18 MODEL 358 356330 3 3 20 Carburetor Assembly 530 035201 HDA 49 166 164 163 162 160 59 65 Diaphragm Kit 170 171 x PART 147 530 035237 Screw 161 530 035204 Retaining Ring 148 530 035227 Fuel Pump Gask
21. 530 015708 48 530 067180 Operator s Manual 530 039128 Ignition Module incl High Kaes 49 1 530 027218 Carb Adaptor Lead Ass y 50 _ Piston Ring 530 069263 Gasket Set Includes 79 amp 108 530 027090 Model 358 356280 530 015306 Screw 530 027607 Model 358 356330 530 027264 Clamp 51 530 015707 Screw 4 530 032093 Crankshaft Bearing 52 530 027285 Clamp Ass y sene Flywheel Key E 172 530 027256 _ Bar Clamp amp Fan Hse Decal e 30 027 Crankshaft RoT Assy 530 032100 Piston Pin Bearing Not Shown Piston Kit Cneludes 29 46 50 amp Pis Carton ton Pin 530 0613829 Model 358 356280 530 010864 Model 358 356280 530 061330 Model 358 356330 530 010986 Model 358 356330 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358 356280 2 8 18 MODEL 358 356330 3 3 20 KEY PART NO NO 53 530 027250 54 530 915714 55 530 027183 56 530 027399 57 530 027392 58 530 010877 59 530 027394 60 530 027187 bi 534015715 62 530 027888 63 530 015702 64 530 010845 66 530 027191 67 530 015598 68 530 027139 69 530 024772 70 530 015716 71 952 069253 72 530 069265 530 027178 5630 015871 530 027134 530 027133 530 027271 530 069217 530 035201 530 023664 530 015735 530 0190832 24 Carburetor HDA 49 KEY DESCRIPTION NO Retainer Mount 84 Screw 85 Chain Catcher Retainer 86 Bumper Carb Cover 87 Lower Isolator 88 Rear H
22. 8 oz can 2 Cycle Engine Oil Loose Parts Bag not shown LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS Handguard Cap Handguard Screws Handguard 10 x 1 Spur Screw Spur 10 24 x 5 8 Chain Serench Hex Wrench 5 32 for Socket head fan housing Screws Operator s Manual not shown t TB m A OGAWA ph ah wh sc mh sch DY m GY m wok geiert PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE A GETTING READY 1 READ YOUR OPERATOR S MANUAL Your Operator s Manual has been developed to help you prepare your saw for use and to understand its safe operation It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly or attempt operation 2 HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE a Protective gloves b Approved marked fuel container c Regular unleaded gasoline See Fueling Your Engine d Two cycie engine oil provided with unit e Bar and Chain Lubricant See Bar and Chain Lubricant f Serench provided with your unit Use the long end of the tool as a slotted screwdriver the small pipe end as a socket wrench and the larger pipe end to remove the spark plug g Phillips Screwdriver B ATTACHING THE HANDGUARD The Handguard is a protective device designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar e ATTACHING THE SPUR e The spur is a special piece of equipment designed
23. Cut the bottom of the notch first through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree 2 Complete the notch by making the slant cut 3 Remove the notch of wood b Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch about 2 higher than the bottom of the notch c Leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge SEH 20 NOTE The hinge helps to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction d Use a wedge if there is any chance that the tree w ll not fall in the desired direction Stay on the uphill side of the tree to avoid the tree roll Figure 19 AWARNING ing or sliding dan into you NOTE Before the felling cut is complete drive wedges to open up the cut when necessary fo con trol the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges put never metal to avoid kickback and chain damage Be alert for signs that the tree is ready to fal 1 cracking sounds 2 widening of the felling cut 3 movernentin the upper branches As the tree starts to fall stop te saw put it down and core away quickly on your planned re treat path Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that maybe poorly supported When a tree doesn tfall completely set the saw aside and pull down thetree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw DON T PUT TOURSELF IN Hagen POSID
24. E TES active Bete pages 22 Repair Parts Sher 23 Quick Reference Page dreet 27 SPECIFICATIONS 352356330 3 3 20 MEE E GUIDE BAR REDUCED KICKBACK 207 Sprocket Nose LS Kiek6 Stock No 71 lt Re Sick No 71 35373 18 325 Extended Pach 20 405 Extended Pitch Chrome Cutters 72 Drive Links Chrome Cutters 78 Drive Links Stock No 71 3634 Stock Na 71 3635 LBE EIERE MODULE AIR car PFUELMIX tC Seine ioe TE USDA Approved OER SYSTEM IC TTT T T V L EE EE Pon TANK CAPACITY EE THROTTLE LOCKOUT W MANOLESAR SARE OP SATH LOWERICK BACK CHAIN HANOGUARD gt REQUCED KICK BALA Ua STARTS TOP SWITCH GUIDE BAR CONTROL Ba HANDLE GUIDE BAR J o OICAP FUELCAP CHOKE THRGTTE TRIGGER REAR CHAIN GUARD FRONT CHAIN CATCHER d S ON Cen LOW RICK SACK CHAIN UND BAR CLAMP m ravaamaan SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickbackisa dangerous reaction that caniead to serious personal injury Do not rely only onthe safety devices pro vided with your saw As a chain saw user you must take special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury erence WARNING Kickback can occurwhenthe moving chaincontacts anobject at the upperportion of the tip of the guide bar orwhenthe wood closes Inand pinches thesaw chain inthecut Contactat the upper portionof the tipotthe
25. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away operators manual Assembly e Operation e Maintenance e Repair Parts MODEL NO 358 356280 2 8 18 358 356330 3 3 20 7 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 288 33 20 GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Record in the space provided below the Model No and Serial No of AW ARNING your saw These numbers are located en the starting instructions decal 1 Carefully read and follow Safety Rules Precautions and Operating Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Model No Sertai No Retain these numbers for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago Ill 60684 U S A 530 067180 5 01 30 80 ey PSS nian KEND ENS V Sears Roebuck and Co 1990 gt gt SCAN NOON 2 Excluding Bar Chain Spark Plug Air Filter and Starter Rope SS aS SD ED For one year from date of purchase when you maintain lubricate and tune up this chain saw according to the operating maintenance instructions in the operator s manual Sears will repair detects in material or workmanship in this gasoline chain saw at ne charge _ This warranty excludes the bar chain spark plug air filter and starter rope which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use If this chain saw is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from date of purchase WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEAR
26. NE 1 Pull choke to full choke position Figure 14 2 Pull starter rope until engine attempts to run 3 Push choke until half position is felt Figure 14 4 Pull starter rope until engine runs 5 After 5 second warm up push choke to the off position Figure 14 WARNING Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when starting or using a warm engine to avoid serious burns 1 BASIC PROCEDURE a Set the saw on fiat ground making certain the sawchainis free to turn without contacting any object Figure 15 b Move ignition switch to the Start position c Pushdownonthe throttle lock out squeeze the trigger press and hold down the throttle lock then slowly release the trigger d Adjust choke according to Starting Procedure for Varying Conditions this page e Hold front handlebar with letthand amp place right foot through rear handle to stabilize saw f Pill starter rope quickly with your right hand b WARM ENGINE d dE 6 Squeeze throttle ta release the throttle lock _ gt 4 Leavechoke atthe off position Figure 14 allowing engine to idie i 2J Pull starter rope until engine runs c REFUELED WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL 1 Pull choke to full choke position Figure 14 2 Pull starter rope until engine attempts to run 3 Push choke to the off position Figure 14 4 Pull starter rope until engine runs 3 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a When pulling the starter rope do not use t
27. NOTE Be sure to properly prepare the saw as described in 1 Preparation below before making any adjustments Chain mustnot move atidle speedto avoid serious injury Chain moves when the engine runs at idie speed See 2 idle Speed Adjustment Saw will not idle See 2 idle Speed Adjust ment and 3 Low Speed Mixture Adjust ment 3 Lossofcuttingpowerwhichi isnotcorrected by gir filtercleaning S HighSpeed Mixture Adjustment Engine dies or hesitates when it should accel erate See 4 Acceleration Adjustment CAUTION Permanent damage will occur to any 2 cycle engine if incorrect carburetor adjust ments are made if the unit will not operate properly after making these adjustments take the unit to your Sears Service Center AWARNING 3 LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT a Allow engine to idle j b Tum the Low Speed Mixture Screw slowly clockwise until the RPM starts to drop Note the position c Tum the Low Speed Mixture Screw counierciock wise zm untilthe RPM speeds up and stants to drop again Note the position d Set the Low Speed Mixture Screw at the mid point between the two positions 4 ACCELERATION ADJUSTMENT ifengine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating tum the Low Speed Mixture Screw 1 16 of atum ata time counterclockwise aw until you have smooth acceleration 5 HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Adjus
28. ONS 13 C BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size 1 IMPORTANT POINTS a Cut only one logat atime b Cut shattered wood very carefully Sharp pieces of wood could be fiung toward the operater lt Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cut ting and never haid the fog with your leg or foot d Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress nthe log Figure 22 e iDo not cut in an area where logs timbs and roots are tangled such as in a blown down area Pulloutexposed and cleared logs first Drag the iogs into a clear area before cutting t Make the first bucking cut 1 3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2 3 cut on the opposite side As the log is being cut it will tend to bend The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1 3 of the diameter of the log 2 TYPES OF CUTTING USED Figure 22 lt Overcutting begin on the top side of the log with spur against the log exert light pressure downward Undercutting begin on the underside ofthe fog with the spur against the log exert light pressure upward During undercutting the saw will tend to pushback at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control A WARNING Never tum
29. Repair Parts Distribution center for handling When you buy merchandise from Sears you get an extra something that nobody else can offer Sears T Service Across town or across the country Sears Service follaws you provid ing trustworthy competent service technicians using only Sears speci fied factory parts Scars Roebuck and Co Chicago IIL 60684 U S A 530 067180 5 01 30 90 i PRINTED IN U S A
30. S SERVICE CENTER lt DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Tower Dept 698 731A Chicago IL 60684 ENEE TABLE OF CONTENTS DE Specifications 20Q 2 Types of Cutting Posner Sigh ee ER SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION Ree 3 A Basic Cutting Technique 12 Know Your Chain Saw v 2 6 B Tree Felting Techniques 12 Preparing Your Saw For Use 7 Bucking SEELEN GA 14 A Gepineg Beach 7 D Oebranching and Pruning 15 B Attaching The Handguard ed Maintenance 16 T Attaching There 7 A Guide Bar and Chain 16 D Attaching The Barand Chain 2 8 B Spark Arrestor ie KENE ENNEN e 17 E Chain Tension 0 00 0 00 cca ce ee ee eee 8 C Starter EE 18 Fueling urtngne 0004 9 D Carburetor Adjustments 19 G Barand Chain Lubricant 10 E ClutthandDrum Sprock6t 20 E EE 10 F Air Eiter Ee 20 Using Your Saw 11 G Storage E 20 A Control Devices Suites PA H Trouble Shooting Chart 21 B Starting Instructions 11 1 Maintenance Chart d
31. UTION Wear protective gloves when handling AWARNIN G Sie even SE cancut Do not start engine without guide bar and chain com pletely assembled Otherwise the clutch can come oft e Your saw is equipped with a Reduced Kickback and serious injury can result Guide Bar and a Low Kickback Chain i E peas did on sagt ENA Paana 1 Tum the adjusting screw BE cKbac ain specified for your chain i E Ge saw model when replacing these parts See to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go Specifications to the rear Figure 10 2 Position the quide bar with the round Geesen large slot Figure amp 3 Mountthe slotted end of the guide bar over the bar mounting studs and the small round hole on the adjusting pin Figure 8 4 Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in Figure 9 5 Placechain overand behind the clutch drumonto the sprocket and fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket 6 Startatthe top of the bar and fitthe chain drive links into the groove around the guide bar Figure 9 7 Tum the adjusting screw clockwise erch until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Figure 10 8 Install the bar clamp housing replace the bar mounting nuts then tighten the nuts finger tight only 9 Follow Chain Tension instructions below E CHAIN TENSION Correct chain tension is very important E Holdthetip of the guidebarupand turn the adjusting a loose chain will
32. andle amp Fuel Tank 83 Cylindrical Mount 90 Isoletor Limiter 91 Serer D HN 92 Reftector i 93 O Clip 94 Fuel Cap Ass y incl 0 95 Ring 96 Bracket 97 Screw 98 Throttle Lock 100 Throttle Lock Spring 101 Screw 102 Carb Cover Winter Kit 103 Cylinder Shield Kit Incl 104 62 105 Air Filter Plate Carb Mounting Stud Air Filter Ass y PART 4 NO DESCRIPTION 530 027135 Throttle Lockout 530 027207 Rear Handle Cover 530 027073 Throttle Wire 530 02 7075 Choke Knob 530 027393 Left Isolator Mount 530 001543 Nut 530 015701 Dowel Pin 530 015724 Screw 530 089216 Line Kit Bulk 8133 36 091878 Fuel Filter Ass y 530 039129 Grommet 530 069225 Switch Kit 530 027138 1 Lead Wire Ass y 530 015717 Screw j 536 027202 Screw Retainer 5630 024475 Vent Fitting 530 026119 Check Valve 530 031111 Hex Key 530 027339 Vent Plug 53806 025922 Plug Air Box 530 027341 Ciamp Instructions Decal 530 027798 Model 358 356280 530 027824 Model 358 356330 Repl Bar amp Chain 530 027257 Model 358 356280 3258 356330 230009847 530 015710 530 015810 530 015562 SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358 356280 2 8 18 MODEL 358 356330 3 3 20 Iso NO __ 107 va 30 027140 530 019147 580069217 TT 530 027128 530 027124 530 027126 530 069218 530 015699 iF 530 015871 530 027272 530 027192 530 0
33. aud s phenomenon This phenomenon teduces the hand s ability to feel and r gulate temperature produces numbness and burning sensations and can cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis An anti vibration system designed to reduce engine vibration is recommended for those using chain saws on 2 regular or sustained basis and is provided on this saw However an antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of Whitetinger disease Continualand regular users must monitor closely their use of chain saws and physical condition Notice Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910 2665 25 1 of American National Standard Safety Requirements for Pulpwaod Logging ANSI 03 1 1978 and relevant state safety codes when using a chain saw for logging purposes ON KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW A INTRODUCTION Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includes the following features as standard equipment Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Lo Kick Low Kickback Chain Elongated Guard Link Spark Arrestor Temperature Limiting Muffier Handguards Full Vibration isolation System dA WARNING The following features are included on your saw tohelp reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction Asa chainsaw user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and ma
34. ccurs Ay WARNING Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instruc and chain combination that is not equivalent to the original equipment or not certified to comply with 1 ANS B175 1 1985 Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury tions in this manual Do not use any other guide bar Figure 5 i C STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffier and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All US forest land and the states of California Maine Washington and Oregon require many internal combus tion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law Other states are enacting similar laws If you 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 See Spark Arrestor in the maintenance section D CARTON CONTENTS After you unpack the carton 1 Check the contents against the list betow 2 Examine the items for damage i 3 Notify your Sears Store immediately ifa partis missing or damaged NOTE itis normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank _ KEYNO CARTON CONTENTS Power Head Guide Bar G
35. cept for carburetor adjustment Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened Clean the air filter frequeritly and always after 10 tanks of fuet mixture or 5 hours of operation whichever is jess Clean spark arrestor screenat least once for each 25 30 hours of operation Take the saw to your Sears Service Center for full clutch inspection after each 100 hours of operation 7 Dram huel tank in a safe manner before storing the unit for 30 or more days EB Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children B RN pm B N m pu WATCH OUT FOR THE SAW WHEN NEVER USE THE SAW USE A FIRM GRIP KICKBACK IT NEEDS REPAIR WHEN TIRED WITH BOTH HANDS SEARS operators manual MODEL NO 358 356280 2 8 18 358 356330 3 3 20 How to Order Repair Parts SEARS SERVICE H e H The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number Aiways mention the Model Numberwhen_requesting ser vice or repair parts for your Chain Saw All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS Service Genter and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST 1 The PART NUMBER 2 The MODEL NUMBER 358 356280 2 8 18 358 356330 3 3 20 3 The PART DESCRIPTION 4 The NAME OF ITEM Chain Saw If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears
36. djusting screws Retighten Vibration mounts Inspect j Spark arrestor screen i Replace when worn or damaged SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL 358 356280 2 8 18 MODEL 358 356330 3 3 20 530 015710 32 530 027184 Spur 530 015254 I Wave Washer 33 530 019160 Crankshaft Seal 530 027163 Retainer 34 530 014137 Crankcase Ass y Incl s 18 30 027170 Starter Pulley i 26 33 125 126 127 137 138 530 042067 Starter Spring o 141 amp 142 530 027096 Baffie Plate 35 530 915718 Screw Fan Housing 36 530 015722 Washer 530 010975 Model 358 356280 37 530 028545 Muffler Cover 530 010861 Model 358 356330 38 530 027095 Sgark Arrestor Screen B30 015709 Screw j 39 530 028647 Muffler Diffuser T 530 015441 Washer bie AS i gt f 40 7 530028646 t Muffler Baffle Plate 530 015713 Screw 41 530 028644 Muffler Body 530 027765 Starter Cam 42 lt Cylinder f 530 027162 Starter Dog 536 012155 Model 358 356280 1 STD610603 Screw 530 012200 Mode 358 356330 530 026735 i Starter Handle 43 i 530 030034 Spark Plug GE A 530 069233 1 Rope Kit 44 580 030054 Sealant 530 015720 Bolt 45 530 027838 Deflector 530 001516 Snap Ring Model 358 356330 Only 5302015696 Cli 46 530 015697 Retainer 1530010846 GR Ass y Incl O Ring 47 530 001624 Screw
37. e fasteners can cause an unsafe condition as wellas damage to yoursaw Tools required are described on page 7 A WARNING Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears Service Center with the exception of the itemslisted inthe maintenance section of this manual A GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Increase the service life of your Guide Bar and Chain by Using the saw properly and as recommended in this manual Maintaining correct Chain Tension page 9 Proper lubrication page 10 Regular maintenance as described in this sec tion 1 CHAIN MAINTENANCE e Sharpen the chain when wood chips are small and powdery Wood chips made by the saw chain should be about the size of the teeth of the chain saw has to be forced through the cut Saw cuts to one side CAUTION Always wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp enough to cut you even though it is too dull to cut wood a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS items required Gloves Medium Flat File 11 64 dia File Depth Gauge Tool 6 File Holder Vise 1 Stopengine and disconnect sparkplug 2 Adjust the chain for proper tension page 8 3 Work at the midpoint of the bar moving the chain forward by hand as each cutter is filed 4 Sharpen cutters a Position file holder with 11 64 round file on cut ter top plate and depth gauge Figure 28 b Hold the file holder level with the 30 guide mark paraltel to the cent
38. e spark plug seem performing any maintenance except for carburetor adjustments 2 Never modify your saw in any ay Use only attach ments supplied or specifically recommended by Sears Always replace the handguard immediately if it w becomes damaged or broken or is otherwise removed 9 Keep the vibration isolators in good condition Periodically inspect isolators for tear rips or separation of the rubber portion from the metal mountings Have your Sears Service Center replace the isolators if worn or damaged i vibration increases or if mounts developan out ofroundorswolien shape from exposure to gasdline andor oll itis recommended that all isolators be replaced when a failure to one occurs CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1 Handcarry the unit with the engine stopped the mut fler away from your body and the guide bar andchainto the rear covered preferably with a scabbard 2 Before transporting in any vehicle of storing in any enclosure allow your saw to cool completely cover the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid turnover fuel spillage or damage 3 Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more than 30 days 4 Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and away trom where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters furnaces etc SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease Rayn
39. er of the chain Figure 29 c File from inside toward outside of cutter straight across on forward stroke only Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge Figure 29 d Keep alt cutters the same length Figure 30 e File enough to remove any damage to cutting edge side amp top plate of cutter Figure 30 f File chain to meet specifications shown in Figure 31 j 16 WEEK KEEP 30 MARK PARALLEL TO THE CENTER OF THE GUIDE BAR 30 REMOVE DAMAGE TOPPLATE _ SIDE PLATE Figure 33 WARNING 2 Maintain the proper hook_angle according to the manufacturer s specification for the chain you are using Improper hookangte willincrease the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury Figure 31 5 Correct Depth Gauges a Place depth gauge too over each cutter depth gauge Figure 32 b File level with the flat file if depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool c Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file Figure 32 amp 33 NOTE The very top of the depth gauge should be flat with the front half rounded off with a flat file A WARNING Depth gauge tool is required to insure proper depth gauge Filingthe depth gauge too deep will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury b CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1 Use only the Low Kick Chain specified for _your saw in Specifications for reptace ment chain
40. et 162 580 035248 Check Valve Screen 149 530 035229 Fuel Pump Diaphragm 163 530 035226 Ball i 150 530 035249 Inlet Screen 164 530 035240 Spring i 153 530 035244 Throttle Spring 4 165 536 035243 Needle Adjusting Spring 152 530 035216 Choke Shaft amp Lever Ass y 166 530 035245 High Speed Needle 153 530 035223 Inlet Needle Valve 4 167 6532 035246 Idle Needle 154 530 035236 Screw Di 168 590 035238 Idle Adjust Screw 155 530 035250 Pin 169 530 035242 Idle Adjust Spring 156 530 035252 Metering Lever 170 530 035209 Kwik Repair Kit Indicates 157 530 035241 Spring Contents 4 530 035239 Screw 171 530 035213 Carb Gasket Kit Indicates 530 035230 Metering Diaphragm Le ontents i 160 530 035228 Metering Diaphragm Gasket Not Shown 890 035224 Welch Plug 30 035225 Plug Cup 4 458 _ 159 QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and toliow all Safety Rules Precautions and Operating Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury i page SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION Laana cece cece eee e es ARE Lee eukien e PREPARATION oir oro ueo ea a Deeg 25 1 Wear personal protective gear gloves safety footwear snug fitting clothing and eye hearing and head protection Check for worn loose missing or damaged parts and repair or replace as necessary Check the chain for sharpness and tension Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 3
41. he full A WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runsatidle _ speed Refer to Carburetor Adjustment Page 19 1 for correction h Stop engine by moving the ignition switch to the STOP position Figure 14 STARTING POSITION HOLD FRONT HANDLE BAR AND PLACE RIGHT FOOT THROUGH HANDLE Figure 15 extentofthe rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let the starter rope snap back Hold the han dle and jet the rope rewind slowly b Ifengine floods let the unit set for a few minutes then repeat starting procedure using the half choke c Forcold weather starting allow engine to warm up 7 2 min at the half choke position then move choke to the closed position Do not cut with the choke at the full or half position KA Panne O T E earrannan e eee TL TTS D TSS rari SS enaa eed TYPES OF CUTTING eege A BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1 IMPORTANT POINTS a Cut wood only De not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs roots or other objects b Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary c Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a smalt amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback A KICKBACK WARNING Kickback canoccur when the moving chain contactsan objectattheuppe
42. ils uneven 2 Repairor replace Guide Bar 3 Clutch slipping 3 Contact your Sears Service Genter Resharpen until all cutters have equal angles and lengths 2 Resharpen until all cutters have equal angles and lengths 3 Replace quids bar l o c CHAIN CUTS AT AN ANGLE 1 Cutters damaged on one side 2 Chain dull on ona side 7 8 Guide barbentzorworr lt lt I MAINTENANCE CHART _ vige agile ez w Si E c S 2214 i L S B 3 lt 212 D a 9 jz jaza F 310 t 3 613 Visual inspection condition leaks x x i Complete machine 7 Clean x Throttle trigger safety throttle lock stop switch Check operation i a i Clean Fett i i i Filter in fuel tank eg Replace felt when clogged or dirty Fueltank SW Chainoil tank x Chain lubrication Check oe a DEN x x x Inspect sharpness wear damage Sawchain i i amen det I Sharpen when dull inspect wear damage x co E EA Guide bar Lubricate sprocket nose x KR eset Detar HEADE a a Chain sprocket Check KN H heme i en 2 Sc 4 Led Dei Replace when wm or damaged gt Exhaust ports Clean TEZER Check idie adjustment c ato chain must not tum Readjust idle when chain turns at idle T 2 E q H All accessible screws and mis E not a
43. intenance in this manual to help avoid kickbackand other forces which can result in serious injury Z KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip Figure 5 A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been demon _ strated ta significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with the safety requirements for gasoline powered chainsaws as setby the American National Standards Institute inc Standard B175 1 1985 Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect the kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Figure 5 Low Kickback Saw Chain is chain which has metthe kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175 1 when tested on a representative sample of Chain saws below 38 cubic inch displacement Specified in ANSI B175 4 1985 American Nation Standard for Power Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements gu _ Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your ft band cortacting the chain if your hand slips offthe front handlebar i Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in fine position ofthe handle bars work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the saw if kickback o
44. kickback 6 Cut only one log ata time 7 Use extreme caution when re entering a cut 8 Do not attempt plunge cuts 9 Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or falf into the chain 10 Use only the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAINING CONTROL 1 Keepa good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go Figure 3 A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand completely araund the rear handle whether you are tight handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked 2 Position your left hand onthe tronthandiebarsoit isin a straight line with your right hand onthe rear handle when making bucking cuts Figure3 Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting 3 Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet 4 Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being Ip a direct line with the cutting chain Figure 3 5 Do not overreach You could be drawn c or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw 6 D not cut above shoulder height It is difficult to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height 3 ge SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION continued
45. ocket regularly for wear A worn sprocket wili make the chain run erratically and will shorten the life of the bar and chain Figure 42 Always have a wom sprocket replaced by your Sears Service Center whenever a new chain is installed in order to gain full fife expectancy of the chain Figure 42 G STORAGE When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days al ways 1 Drain fueltankin asafe manner see Important Points to Remember page 9 2 Start engine and allow to run at idle speed until the engine stops NOTE This will remove most of the fuel f from the fuel system CAUTION CAUTION j Wear protective gloves when han dling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when itis not moving Aay Na F AIRFILTER A dirty air filter reduces cutting power increases fuel consumption e Clean the air filter frequently especially in very dusty conditions always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation whichever is jess e Replace the air filter if any damage occurs to it CAUTION Never operate the unit without the air fitter in ptace to avoid damage to the engine Items Required soft bristled brush such as a paint brush Cleanoffthe carburetor coverand the area around it Pull choke to the full position Figure 14 page 11 to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor Remove the carburetor cover j Remove the air filte
46. ol e Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine f Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site before starting engine g Sto p engine before removing fuel cap h Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool i Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparksor open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc 2 FUEL MIXTURE e Your tool is powered by a two cycle engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and high quality engine olf spetially made for 2 cycle alr cooled engines The interna design of the 2 cycle engine requires iubrication of moving parts Lubrication is provided when the recommended mixture of gasoline and oil is used Gasoline mustbeciean and not overtwomonths oldiG soline will chemically break down and form compounds that cause hard starting and damagein 2 cycle engines The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important Too much oil in the mixture will foul the spark plug CAUTION Too littie off or Incorrect olf will cause the engine to overheat and seize o Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since gasoline and oif do not readily combine Da not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank Read SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION FREQUENTLY 3 USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY 16 parts gasoline to i part oil PROPER FUEL MIX T Zon uarn ANY GOOD GRADE i
47. otch in the pulley Figure 40 Tum the pufley clockwise to wind up the Spring until it will tum no more without forcing Do nat let go ofthe pulley Let the pulley unwind one full tum and release the rope from the slot Continue te hold pulley Hold the pulley pull the starter rope to the full extent of length then let the rope rewind slowly Reinstall fan housing and the four chromecolored screws Tighten screws Securely PULLEY SCREW i MME WASHER Figure 46 SE D CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 2 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT a Allow engine to idle b Adjust idle Speed Screw until engine continues to run without stalling and without the chain moving Turn screw clockwise u lo increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies Tum screw counterclockwise fr to Siow engine down and or to keep the chain from turning No further adjustments are necessary if the chain does not move at idle speed and if perfor mance is satistactory Poor engine performance can be a result of other causes such as dirty air filter carbon build up on muffler outlets etc See Trouble Shooting Chart before proceeding with carburetor adjustments e The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory forsealevel conditions Adjustments may become Ke necessary if the unit is used at significantly higher altitudesorifyouncticeany of the following conditions AWARNING Recheck idie speed after each adjustment below The
48. r carefully Figure 43 Remove single top screw and separate the two halves Do not use gasoline or other flam mabie liquid to clean the filter to avoid creating a fire hazard 6 Soak filter in soap and water 7 Brush away all dust and debris from the fitter 8 Allow filter to dry Reassembie filter 10 Brushaway all debris from surfaces on which the filter is to be placed 11 Replace the filter and carburetor cover lt a Figure 43 3 Drain oil tank 4 Remove clean and dry the bar and chain 5 Store the chain in a container filled with oil to pre vent rust 6 Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the bar and wrap itin heavy paper cloth or plastic 7 Clean the outside surfaces ofthe engine 8 Storethe saw in adry place out of the reach ofchildren andaway from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or open flames from hot water heaters furnaces etc H TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SE ENGINE WILL NOT START 1 ignition Switch off Move switch to Start 2 Fuel tank empty Fili tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Spark Plug not firing instali new plugicheck ignition system 4 Engine flooded See Starting instructions 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor Check for dirty fuel filter clean Check for kinked or split fuel fine repair or replace amp Compression low Contact your Sears Service Center 1 Idle speed set too low M NH n m ky Adjus
49. r portion ofthe tip of the guide bar or when the wood closesin and pinches the sawchain in the cut Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to diginto the objectand stop the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Eitherof these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury 2 UNDERSTAND REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull In occur when the chain ig suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation Either reaction can resultin loss ofcon trol and possible serious personal injury 6 Pinch Kickback occurs when he chain on top of the bar is suddenly stopped when the top of the bar is used for cutting rapidly drives the saw straight back toward the operator e Putin can occur when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped pulls the saw rapidly forward 3 PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few smail logs using the following techni que to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation a Accelerate the
50. re returning to types of cutting that require greater lubrication When the saw is run at high RPM s for long periods of time during certain types of cut ting such as pruning or debranching more oil can be delivered than is required To avoid runn ing out of chain oil before running out of fuel check the oil tank periodically IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a when notinuse Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank to ensure there will be sufficient oil for the chain whenever you start and run the saw Keep sawdust and debris cleaned from the oil holes in the guide bar to allow an adequate oil flow to the Dar and chain Keep spilled and spattered olf wiped from the unit to avoid sawdust and debris build up Pay particular attention to oil on the fan housing and starter assembly to avoid overheating the engine His normal for a small amount of oil to ap pear under the saw after the engine stops This is due to oil draining from the bar and chain Available through your nearest Sears Store Catalog Sales Office or Service Center Catalog No Description 71 2365865 File Guide 71 3606527 File 11 64 Dia Twin Pack 71 3936557 Depth Gauge 7601 71 3634 Replacement Chain for 2 8 Low Kickback 433SL j 72 drive links requires 11 64 dia file 71 3635 Replacement chain for 33 Low Kickback 78 drive links requires 11 64 dia Tile 71 36372 Replacement Guide Bar 18 10 Kick
51. stanceof 2 tree lengths from _ the nearest person or other objects Engine noise can drown out a warning call f Remove dirt stones toose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are fo be made g Pian to stand on the up hill side when cut ting on a stope h Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the line of fall Figure 17 2 FELLING SMALL TREES LESS THAN E IN DIAMETER a Ifyou know the direction of fall 1 Make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of fail 2 Cut all the way through 3 Stop the saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path b If you are not sure which way the tree will fall use the natch method described for felling large trees AWARNING DO NOT CUT n arelectrical wires or buildings if you do not know the direction of tree fall at night since you wiil not be able to see well during bad weather strong wind snow rain etc 3 BELLING LARGE TREES e DIAMETER OR MORE The notch method is used to cui 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 side of the tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTE If the tree has large buttress roots remove _ before making the notch Cut into the buttresses vertically then horizontally Figure 18 a Make the notch cut Figure 19 1
52. t idie speed screw clockwise to ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY increase speed 2 Idle speed set too high 2 Adjust idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce speed 3 Low speed screw requires adjustment 3 SeeCarburetor Adjustments 4 Crankshaft seals wom 4 Contact your Sears Service Center S Compression low 5 Contact your Sears Service Center ENGINE WILL NOT 1 Airfilter is dirty 1 Clean or replace air fitter ACCELERATE LACKS 2 Spark plug fouled R 2 Clean or replace Spark Plug and regap POWER OR DIES 3 Carton build up on exhaust ports on mufflerautiets 3 Contact your Sears Service Center INTHECUT 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 SeeCarburetor Adjustments 5 LowCompression LS Contact your Sears Service Center ENGINE SMOKES 1 Choke partially on 1 Push Choke in EXCESSIVELY 2 Air filter dirty 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Oitrich fuel mixture 3 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fue mixture 4 High speed needle requires adjustment a SeeCarburetor Adjustments 5 Crankcase leak 5 Contact your Sears Service Center ENGINE RUNS HOT 1 Fan Housing dirty 1 Clean fan housing 2 Fuel Mixture incorrect 2 See Engine Fuel Mixture 3 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Replace with correct plug 4 High Speed Mixture set too low 4 See Carburetor Adjustments Carbon buifd up on spark arrestor Screen i 5 Clean spark arrestor screen amp Carbon
53. tments as small as 1 16 of a turn can affect engine performance It is impor tant to turn the screw only 1 16 of a turn per adjust mentand test the performance of the saw before Thechkain willbe moving during most of this procedure E Wear your protective gear and observe all safety precautions making further adjustments a Make atestcut D Adjustthe HighSpeed Mixture Screw 1 16 of a turn 1 PREPARATION as follows a Stop engine Clockwise ech H sow smokes of ioses power Counterclockwise if the saw has speed b Use a fresh fuel mixture with proper t gasoline i out of the cut but lacks power in the cut oil ratio c Repeat test cut d Continue 1 16 of a turn adjustments until the saw runs smoothly in cut CAUTION A too tean high speed setting clock wise ech adjustment will cause enginedam age to any 2 cycle engine from overheating and lack of lubrication Never set the high speed mix ture screw sofarclockwise h thatvouhave high engine speed but lack power while cutting An effective approach follows Turn screw counterclockwise dem until engine loses power while cutting Then tumscrewclockwise _in1 16 0fa gt gt turn increments only until the engine has power while cutting NOTE H the unit will not operate property after making these adjustments take the unit to your Sears Service center e Place the saw on a solid flat surface and make sure the chain will not contact an
54. wear the bar and itself screw just until the chain does not sag beneath the a loose chain can jump off the bar while guide bar Figure 10 NOTE Turn screw clockwise qmd to tighten you are cutting a tight chain can damage the saw and or tension Turn screw counterclockwise dem to loosen tension sch break i during iallv 2 Checkthe tension by itt ng th the chain from the guide a eeh GE EE bar at the center of the bar Figure 11 each time the saw is used 3 Continue tuming the adjusting screw until the tension gt more frequently when the chain is new is correct as the chain warms up to normal operating tem 4 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and securely tighten perature the bar clamp nuts with the scrench J es 5 Recheck tension See Figure 11 Chain tensioning procedure e Chain tension is correct when the chain NOTE The bar clamp nuts must be no more than lt cen leeger ie a o A hor den phy barat finger tight to tension the chain correctly apom nea WH move freely ground the bar CHAIN CAN BE LIFTED ve AT ADJUSTING SCREW TUAN TO TIGHTEN TENSION TENSION 8 Figure 10 Figure 11 F FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1 FUEL SAFETY 6 Use only recommended fuel mixtures bh Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames c Use a container approved for fuel d Do notsmokeor aliow smoking near fuel orthe tool or while using the to
55. y object d Locate the three 3 carburetor adjusting screw openings to the right ofthe air iter cover Figure 41 e Startthe engine and allow engine to idle 3 minutes to warm up The engine must be at operating temperature for proper adjustments to be made E CLUTCH AND DRUM SPROCKET AK WARNING Do not start engine without Guide Bar Chain and Bar Ciamp Housing completely assembled The clutch can come off without the guide bar and chain completely assembled and serious injury can result The clutch shoes and drum can separate causing the clutch to violently fly apart and serious injury can result Take the saw to your Sears Service Center for full clutch inspection and service after each 100 hours of operation it is recommended that you do nattry to service the clutch or drumisprocket yourself unless you are a competent small engine mechanic and have the proper clutch service tools Proper dis assembly and repair of the clutch is extremely impor tant fo the He of the engine and the safety of the operator Clutch maintenance is required when the chain continues to turn while engine idles after the idle speed screw has been adjusted to its capacity slippage occurs during 2 cut a chattering noise occurs during cutting Clean the clutch drum sprocket and surrounding area daily during heavy use of the saw Check tosee that the clutch drum turns freely and smoothly inspect the spr
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