Craftsman 358341090, 358341010 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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2.75 HP Motor

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.341010 - 16 in. Bar

358.341090 - 16 in. Bar

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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

WARNING:
Instructions before first use of this product.

i_ For answers to your questions about this product:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530084338 12/29/99

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

• 1-800-235-5878

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Warranty 2 Customer Serviceable Parts 14
Safety Rules 2 Storage 15
Assembly 6 Trouble Shooting 15

Operation 7 Spanish 18
Maintenance 12 Parts Ordering Back

Service and Adjustments 13

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAIN

SAW.

If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw fails to perform properly due to a
defect in material or workmanship within (1) year from the date of pur-
chase, Sears will 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 only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this

Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for rental 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 IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth-
er rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: When using an electric
chain saw, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury

to persons, including the following.

Read all instructions.
WARNING: Always disconnect power

source when making repairs. Because
a chain saw is a high-speed woodcut-
ting tool, careless or improper use of
this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-

erating instructions found in this
manual.

• Keep children away. Do not let visi-

tors contact chain saw or extension
cord. All visitors should be kept at

least 30 feet (10 meters) away from
work area.

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Fitting Heavy Duty
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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

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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 lose 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 of the body away from

the saw chain when the motor is oper-
ating.

• Don't force chainsaw. It 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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet loca-

tions. Don't use in rain.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liq-

uids or gases to avoid creating a fire
or explosion and/or causing damage

to unit.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit only one way in a po-
larized outlet of the extension cord.

Ensure you have a polarized exten-
sion cord. The plug of the polarized

extension cord will fit into the outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked

as suitable for outdoor appliances
having electrical rating not less than

the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix "W-A" (in Canada
"W"). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect exten-

sion cord before use and replace if
damaged. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord. (See

"Selecting an extension cord")

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-

tension cord to disconnect unit.

• Secure extension cord to powercord
to prevent disconnection from unit.

• Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly, or

if the lockout does not work. Repairs
to the switch must be made by your

authorized dealer.

• Keep the extension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times.

Position cord so that it will not be
caught on branches. Do not expose

cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp
edges.

• To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any

grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be provided

on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep-
tacles are available having built-in

GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety. Inspect chain

saw cords periodically and if dam-
aged, have repaired by authorized
service facility.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can

result in serious injury.

Clear The Working Area

WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts

an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. Contact at the upper

portion of the tip of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning fast, reverse

reaction which kicks the guide bar up
and back toward the operator.

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being

pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-

sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-

posite direction of the chain rotation.

Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight

back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.

KICKBACK WARNING:

Kickback can occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at the upper

portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

thesawchaininthecut.TheCom-

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

putedKickbackAngle(CKA)listedon
yoursawandlistedinthefollowing
CKATablerepresentstheangleofkick-
backyourbarandchaincombinations

willhavewhentestedinaccordanced
withCSAandANSIstandards.Com-

putedanglesrepresentedintheCKA
columnindicatetotalenergyandangle

associatedwithoutachainbrake.
Whenpurchasingreplacements,con-

siderationsshouldbegiventothelower

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the saw at

OKAvalues.Inallcases,lowerCKA
valuesrepresentasaferoperatingenvi-

ronmentfortheuser:

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthesafety

devicesbuiltintoyoursaw.

• Eitherofthesereactionsmaycause

The following precautions should be fol-

youtolosecontrolofthesawwhich
couldresultinseriousinjury.

• Pinchingthesawchainalongthetip
oftheguidebarmaypushtheguide
barrapidlybacktowardstheoperator.

• Tipcontactinsomecasesmaycause
alightningfastREACTION,kicking
theguidebarupandbacktowardthe
operator.

CKATABLE

BAR

MODEL P/N Length P/N CKP

358.341010 71-36386 16_' 71-3629 200

358341090 71-36386 16_' 71-3629 20°

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK

The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback:

• Grip saw firmly.

Hold 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
all times.

• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, 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.

• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.

CHAIN

• A good, firm grip on the saw with both

• When making bucking cuts, position

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-

WARNING: The following features are

tures will not totally eliminate this dan-
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.

• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions that can cause material

to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at a
time.

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is
withdrawn from an undercut when

bucking.

full speed and the saw housing
against wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL:

lowed to minimize kickback.

\\ _ Keep a firm grip

HandNever_Reverse

Correct Position

hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with

your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your left hand over and around the

front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. 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.

• Do not overreach. You could be
drawn or thrown off balance and lose
control.

• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw

above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fea-

Correct Grip Incorrect Grip

with both hands,

left thumb under

handle

• Handguard:designedtoreducethe
chanceofyourlefthandcontacting

thechainifyourhandslipsoffthe

fronthandlebar.

• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars:
designedwithdistancebetween

handlesand"in-line" with each other.

The spread and "in-line" position of
the hands provided by this design

work together to give balance and re-
sistance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
signed with a small radius tip which

reduces the size of the kickback dan-
ger zone. This type bar has been

demonstrated to significantly reduce
the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance
with ANSI B175.1.

I_'_e Small Radius

_ __"_g Tip Guide Bar

• Low Kickback Chain has met kick-
back performance requirements when
tested on the representative sample

of these chain saws specified in ANS!
B175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

,_$-,.._.-_ Elongated Guard Link

_ Deflects Kickback Force

_ And Allows Wood To

"_.f" Gradually Ride Into Cutter

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of

hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands,

and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swelling.

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,
this tool and seek medical attention. An

anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these

tools on a continual and regular basis
condition and the condition of this tool.

CONSTRUCTION

This unit is Double Insulated to help

separate "layers" of electrical insulation

Tools built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. No

grounding means is provided on this

Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The
double insulation system only provides

added protection against injury resulting
from an internal electrical insulation

failure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARDS: This product is listed by
cordance with UL Standard 1662 and

CSA Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and
ANSI B175.1.

THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR
OCCASIONAL USE ONLY

Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in

hands, or joints, discontinue the use of

problems. Users who operate power
must closely monitor their physical
DOUBLE INSULATION

protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two

instead of grounding.

unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac-

CARTON CONTENTS
Models 358.34101 and 358.34109

Chain Saw (fully assembled)

Extra Chain (Model 358.34109 ONLY)
Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, please call

1-800-235-5878

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; no
assembly is necessary.