Craftsman 358341000 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
2.0 HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
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Model No.
358.341000 - 14 in. Bar
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530084337 09/12/97
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Warranty 2 Customer ServiceaMe Parts 14
Safety Rules 2 Storage 15
Assembiy 6 Troubie Shooting 15
Operation 7 Spanish 18
Maintenance 12 Parts Ordering Back
Service and Adiustments 13
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAIN
SAW.
If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw faiIs to perform properly due to a
defect in material or workmanship within (1) year from the date of pur-
chase, Sears wilt repair or replace it, free of charge.
This warranty excludes the bar and chain, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes,
this warranty applies for onty 90 days from the date of purchase. If this
Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for rentaI purposes, this warranty
applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-
plies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTS-
MAN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER tN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth-
er rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: When using an electric
chain saw, basic safety precautions
shoutd always be foIIowed to reduce
the risk of fire, etectric shock, and injury
to persons, including the following.
Read a_linstructions.
WARNING: Always disconnect power
source when making repairs. Because
a chain saw is a high-speed woodcut-
ting toot, 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 foltow
the safety ruies, precautions, and op-
erating instructions found in this
manual.
• Keep children away. Do not let visi-
tors contact chain saw or extension
cord. AIt visitors shoutd be kept at
teast 30 feet (10 meters) away from
work area,
Hearing _ Safety Hat
Protection"_ inr ,_- Eye
Fitting _
• Heavy Duty
Clothing _/Gloves
Snug _ ,__rotection
Safety _ _ Safety Chaps
_Jl Ilhn
• Dress properly. Wear protective gear.
Always use steel-toed safety footwear
with non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-
ing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
protection such as non-fogging,
vented goggles or face screen; an ap-
proved safety hard hat; and sound
barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro-
tect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regular-
ly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing,Securehairaboveshoulder
length.Donotwearlooseclothingor
jewelry.Theycangetcaughtinmov-
ingparts.
• Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrom
thechainwhenthesawisrunning.
• Donothandleoroperateachainsaw
whenyouarefatigued,ill,orupset,or
ifyouhavetakenalcohol,drugs,or
medication.Youmustbeingood
physicalconditionandmentallyalert.
Ifyouhaveanyconditionthatmight
beaggravatedbystrenuouswork,
checkwithdoctorbeforeoperating.
Watchwhatyouaredoing.Usecom-
monsense.
• Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and
especiallyifyouarefellingatree,a
retreatpath,Keepworkareaclean.
Clutteredareasinviteinjuries.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand, Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the saw. 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 to tose control
when the cut is completed. Allow the
chain to cut for you. Exert only light
downward pressure.
• Stop the saw before setting it down.
• Hand carry saw only when motor is
stopped. Carry the chain saw by the
front handle with the saw stopped, fin-
ger off the switch, the guide bar and
saw chain to the rear.
• Keep all parts ofthe body away fiom
the saw chain when the motor is oper-
ating.
• Don't force chainsaw, tt will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
• Use the right tool, cut wood only.
Don't use chain saw for purpose not
intended - for example - don't use
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry,
non-wood building materials.
• Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings be-
cause the tender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under ten-
sion be alert for spring back so that
you will not be struck when the ten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual,
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the trigger switch is re-
leased,
• Keep the handles dry and clean and
free from oil and grease.
• Keep oil cap and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
• Maintain chain saw with care.
• Keep tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
• Disconnect chain saw when not in
use, before servicing and when
changing accessories and attach-
ments, such as saw chain and guard,
• Check damaged parts. Before further
use of the chain saw, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its in-
tended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may af-
fect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be prop-
erly repaired or replaced by an autho-
rized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the instruction
manual.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or is
not completely and securely as-
sembled.
• When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in a dry, and high or
locked-up place - out of the reach of
children.
• Store idle chain saw.
• When storing saw, unplug and use a
scabbard or carrying case.
ELECTRICALSAFETY
• Useavoltagesupplyasshownon
unit.
• Avoiddangerousenvironments.Don't
useappliancesindamporwetloca-
tions.Don'tuseinrain.
• Avoiddangeroussituations.Donot
useinthepresenceofflammableliq-
uidsorgasestoavoidcreatingafire
orexplosionand/orcausingdamage
tounit.
• Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,
thisequipmenthasapolarizedplug
(onebladeiswiderthantheother).
ThisplugwitIfitonlyonewayinapo-
larizedoutletoftheextensioncord.
Ensureyouhaveapolarizedexten-
sioncord.Theplugofthepolarized
extensioncordwiltfitintotheoutlet
onlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfit
fullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.
Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualified
electriciantoinstallproperoutlet.Do
notchangethepluginanyway.
• Toreduceriskofelectricalshock,use
extensioncordsspecificallymarked
assuitabteforoutdoorappliances
havingelectricalratingnotlessthan
theratingofunit.Cordmustbe
markedwithsuffix"W-A"(inCanada
"W").Makesureyourextensioncord
isingoodcondition,inspectexten-
sioncordbeforeuseandreplaceif
damaged.Anundersizedextension
cordwiltcauseadropinlinevoltage
resultinginlossofpowerandover-
heating,tfindoubt,usethenext
heaviergauge.Thelowerthegauge
number,theheavierthecord.(See
"Selectinganextensioncord")
• Donotabusecord.Nevercarrythe
unitbytheextensioncordoryankex-
tensioncordtodisconnectunit.
• Secureextensioncordtopowercord
topreventdisconnectionfromunit.
• Donotusetheunitiftheswitchdoes
notturntheunitonandoffproperly,or
ifthelockoutdoesnotwork.Repairs
totheswitchmustbemadebyyour
authorizeddealer.
• Keeptheextensioncordclearofop-
eratorandobstaclesatalltimes.
Positioncordsothatitwillnotbe
caughtonbranches,Donotexpose
cordstoheat,oil,water,orsharp
edges.
• Toavoidthepossibilityofelectric
shock,avoidbodycontactwithany
groundedconductor,suchasmetal
fencesorpipes.
• GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter
(GFCI)protectionshouldbeprovided
oncircuitoroutlettobeused.Recep-
taclesareavailablehavingbuilt-in
GPCIprotectionandmaybeusedfor
thismeasureofsafety,tnspectchain
sawcordsperiodicallyandifdam-
aged,haverepairedbyauthorized
servicefacility.
GUARDAGAINST KICKBACK
Follow ali safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
i, , Kickback Path
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up
and back toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback and Pulldn occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
posite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pultdn pulls
the saw away from the operator.
KICKBACK WARNING:
Kickback can occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches
thesawchaininthecut.TheCom-
putedKickbackAngle(CKA)listedon
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
yoursawandlistedinthefollowing
CKATabierepresentstheangleofkick-
backyourbarandchaincombinations
wiiIhavewhentestedinaccordanced
withCSAandANSIstandards.Com-
putedanglesrepresentedintheCKA
• Do not cut more than one log at a
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is
cotumnindicatetotalenergyandangle
associatedwithoutachainbrake.
Whenpurchasingreplacements,con-
siderationsshouldbegiventothelower
Avoid Pull-In:
• Atways begin cutting with the saw at
CKAvalues.Inallcases,lowerCKA
valuesrepresentasaferoperatingenvi-
ronmentfortheuser:
• Use wedges made of piastic or wood.
Donotretyexclusivelyuponthesafety
devicesbuiltintoyoursaw.
• Eitherofthesereactionsmaycause
youtolosecontrolofthesawwhich
The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback.
couldresuttinseriousinjury.
• Pinchingthesawchainalongthetip
oftheguidebarmaypushtheguide
barrapidlybacktowardstheoperator.
• Tipcontactinsomecasesmaycause
alightningfastREACTION,kicking
theguidebarupandbacktowardthe
operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
The following precautions shouM be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback:
• Grip saw firmly.
Hotd the chain saw firmly with both
hands when the motor is running. Use a
firm grip with thumbs and fingers encir-
cling the chain saw handles.
• Do not over reach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at
att times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact a tog, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
• Don't cut above shoulder height.
• Use devices such as low kickback
chain, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes, and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with kick-
back.
• Onty use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
CKA TABLE
• A good, firm grip on the saw with both
• When making bucking cuts, position
• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
• Do not overreach. You could be
• Do not cut above shoulder height, tt
WARNING: The following features are
included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fea-
tures will not totally eliminate this dan-
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.
obstructions that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
time.
withdrawn from an undercut when
bucking.
full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
Never use metal to hoM the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
Never Revers_ Keep a firm grip
Hand Position_ with both hands
Correct Position Correct Grip Incorlect Gdp
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your teft hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.
your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle. Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct
line with the cutting chain.
anced on both feet.
drawn or thrown off balance and lose
control.
is difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height,
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
left thumb under
handle
• Handguard:designedtoreducethe
chanceofyourlefthandcontacting
thechainifyourhandslipsoffthe
fronthandlebar.
• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars:
designedwithdistancebetween
handlesand"in-line"witheachother.
Thespreadand"in-line"positionof
thehandsprovidedbythisdesign
worktogethertogivebalanceandre-
sistanceincontrollingthepivotofthe
sawbacktowardtheoperatorifkick-
backoccurs.
• Reduced-KickbackGuideBar:de-
signedwithasmaItradiustipwhich
reducesthesizeofthekickbackdan-
and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swelling.
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 tool.
gerzone.Thistypebarhasbeen
demonstratedtosignificantlyreduce
thenumberandseriousnessofkick-
backswhentestedinaccordance
withANSIB175.t.
• LowKickbackChainhasmetkick-
backperformancerequirementswhen
testedontherepresentativesample
ofthesechainsawsspecifiedinANSI
B175.1.
Low-KickbackChain
._ Contoured Depth Gauge
Deflects Kickback Force
And Allows Wood To
/Elongated Guard Link
Gradually Ride into Cutter
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through protonged use of
hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is Double Insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insulation
instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. No
grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The
double insulation system only provides
added protection against injury resulting
from an internal etectricaI insulation
failure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARDS: This product is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac-
cordance with UL Standard 1662 and
CSA Standards Z62.t and Z62.3 and
ANSI Bt75.1.
THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR
OCCASIONAL USE ONLY
Prolonged use in cold weather has
DOUBLE INSULATION
CARTON CONTENTS
Model8 358.341000
Chain Saw (fully assembled)
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, piease call
1-800-235-5878
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is futty assembled; no
assembly is necessary,
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