Craftsman 316.34107 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

3.5 HP. 16-IN.

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

Model No. 316.341070

CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and oper­ating instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

6096-211301 date(12/04)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Page 2

Safety Rules Pages 3 - 9

Starting/Stopping Instructions Page 10

Operation Pages 11 - 12

Maintenance Page 13 - 19

Troubleshooting Page 20

Repair Parts Page 21

WARRANTY STATEMENT

TWO YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according to
the operator’s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

This warranty excludes the bar and chain, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal
use in less than two years.

If this Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten­tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under­standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT:

warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.

Indicates
danger,

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

dle and efficient tool; if used improperly or
without the due precautions it could become
a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe
work,always strictly comply with the safety
rules that are contained in this manual.

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the con­trols and proper use of the unit.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Keep Children away.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving
parts.

• Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts
prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat­ing condition before starting.

• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw
quickly.

• Carry the chain saw with the motor stopped, the guide
bar and saw chain to the rear.

If correctly used, the
chain saw is a
quick, easy to han-

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER:

serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.

CAUTION:

in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safe­ty precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

• Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety
footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as
chain saw noise can damage hearing.

Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in

Failure to obey a
safety warning can

Failure to obey a safe­ty warning may result

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali­brated properly or not fully assembled. Always replace
chain, bar, chain brake, and other parts immediately if
damage occurs.

• Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end
of the cut. You may lose control of the unit when the
cut has been completed.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be
sure that the saw’s chain stops moving when the trigger
is released.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush
and saplings because slender material may catch the
chain saw and whip towards you or cause you to lose
control.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
springback so that you will not be struck when the ten­sion in the wood fibers is released

• Do not cut through nails, rods in the tree, railroad ties or
pallets. Inspect a tree that you are going to cut for for­eign objects that could cause injury or damage to your
chain saw.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and thor­oughly inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

• We do not recommend using the chain saw in a tree or
on a ladder.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

• All chain saw service, other than the items listed in this
instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be
performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

• Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.

• Unauthorized replacement parts or the removal of safety
devices may cause damage to the unit and possible
injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.

• When not in use, saw should be stored in a dry, highly
secure location away from children.

• All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this
instruction manual maintenance instructions, should be
performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

• Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its intend­ed purpose, to cut wood.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and bal­ance.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on all handles or grips.

• Apply chain brake prior to any repositioning of the oper­ator in the cutting area. As an additional safety precau­tion, apply the chain brake prior to setting down the
saw.

• Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw
while the motor is running. Make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the chain
can be hot.

• Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for proper
adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain are properly
tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before restarting or operating the
chain saw.

WARNING:

KICKBACK may

occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases
may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction,
kicking the guide bar up and back towards
the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back toward the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious per­sonal injury.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents. Be alert to the potential for
kickback at all times.

• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle, when the motor is running. Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw han­dles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and main­tain control of the saw. Don’t let go.

• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.

• Always cut with the motor running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the trigger and maintain a steady cutting
speed.

• Use only the correct original equipment manufacturer
replacement bars, chains and other parts and acces­sories. These are available from a Sears or other quali­fied service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or
damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.

• Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for your saw to avoid injury.

• Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could pinch
or fall into chain.

• Always have saw at full speed when entering a previous
cut. Always use caution when entering a previous cut.

• Do not start a cut using the tip of the saw.

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OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any com­bination of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

• Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.

• Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective
gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.

• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.

• Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety
devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly
repaired or assembled chain saw. Check their proper
operation regularly. See chain replacement under

Maintenance and Repair Instructions.

• Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that
are other than routine maintenance as listed in this
manual.

• Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have
planned an escape path when felling, and keep all
bystanders away.

• Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting
area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet around the operator.

• Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a
fellow worker who may enter the cutting area.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan this unit to oth­ers, also loan these instructions to them.

• Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to
prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of reach
of children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.

• Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in
inclement weather.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Since the tool is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension
cord (an extension cord without a ground) may be used.
A 3-wire extension cord (an extension cord with a
ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel
blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are
available at Sears or other retailers. Use only round­jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.

• This tool is double-insulated. Repair or replace dam­aged cords.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the
plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, use a cord with the correct connection.
Do not modify the unit in any way.

WARNING:

only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A cord types.

To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, use

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS (CONT’D)

• CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good condi-

tion, with a cord that is heavy enough to carry the cur­rent that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power,
as well as overheating. The table shown below illus­trates the correct size to use depending on the cord
length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier size line gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord. To prevent the cord from
disconnecting from the unit, use the cord hook shown in
the Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that will be used
for the unit. Use receptacles with built-in GFCI protec­tion for an extra measure of safety.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit
in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.

• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection
periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks
in the insulation. Also inspect the connections for dam­age. Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear.

• Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.

• Examine the electrical switches. Do not use the chain
saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do
not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches.
Take your saw to a Sears or other qualified service deal­er.

• Keep the cord away from the cutting area and to posi­tion cord so that it will not be caught on branches, and
the like, during cutting.

• This electric powered saw is classified accroding to
CAN/CSA Z62.1-03 as a Class 2C saw. It is intended for
infrequent use by homeowner’s, cottagers and campers,
and for such general applications such as clearing,
pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for pro­longed use. If the intended use involves prolonged peri­ods of operation, this may cause circulatory problems in
the user’s hands due to vibration. It may be appropriate
to use a saw having an anti-vibration feature.

Minimum Gauge Wire

Saw Model

34107 13.5 110 / 120 16 Gauge 16 Gauge 14 Gauge

Ampere

Rating

Volts AC

25 ft. / 7.5m 50 ft. / 15m 100 ft. / 30m

Length of Power Cord

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: Read the

Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.

• WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARD­HAT PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown

objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards and ear pro­tection when
operating this unit. Wear a hard hat.
Use a full face shield when needed.

SYMBOL MEANING

• GUIDE BAR

WARNING: Contact of the

guide bar tip with any object should
be avoided. Tip contact may cause
the guide bar to move suddenly
upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury. Avoid bar nose
contact.

• USE BOTH HANDS

Always use both hands while operat­ing the chain saw. Never use only one
hand to operate the saw.

• DOUBLE INSULATED

Two systems of insulation are pro­vided instead of grounding. There is
no grounding provided and no
means of grounding should be
added to this unit.

• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN

WARNING: Avoid danger-

ous environments. Never operate
your unit in the rain, or in damp or
wet conditions. Moisture is a shock
hazard.

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