Craftsman 358341140 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMR.N

2.5 HP Motor

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.341140 - 16 in. Bar

Read and followall SafetyRulesand Operating

WARNING:

Instructionsbeforefirstuseofthisproduct.

"illl_ For answers to your quest!ons about this product:

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• 1-800-235-5878

Seam_oebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-087666 0_17R8

Warranty

Safety Rules Assembly Operation

Maintenance-_

This v_arrdnb, . rand chain, which are expendable parts and become worn'during hormal use.

Ifthis Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for commemial purposes,

this warran_ app.lies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this

2 Service and Adjustments 13 2 Storage . 15

7 Trouble Shooting 15 7 Spanish 18

12 Parts Ordering Back

CraftsmanElectncChainSawis usedfor rentalpurposes,thinwarranty

appliesfor only30 daysfrom thedateofpurchase.Thiswarrantyap-

pliesonlywhilethisproductisinuseinthe UnitedStates.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN 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.

Roebuck and Inc,, Hoffmen Estates 60179 U.S.A.

WARNING: When usingan electric chainsaw, basic safety precautions,in-

cludingthefollowing,shouldalways be followed to reduce the riskoffire, elec- tricshock, and injuryto persons. Read

allinstructions.

WARNING: Alwaysdisconnectpower

sourcewhen maldngrepairs.Becausea chainsaw isa high-speedwoodcutting tool,carelessor improperusa of thistool

-_=can cause seriousinjury. PLAN AHEAD

• Restricttheuss'ofyeursswto adult

userswhoundemtandandcanfollow

the saf_y rules, precautions, and oper-

a_ngi_ found_ _s marn_

• Keepchgdrenaway. Do notletvidtom

contsctchslnsaw or extermicncord.All visitorsshouldbe I=pt at least30 feet

(lOmste_)aweyfrornworkarea

, * Dress properly.Wear protectivegear.

AIw..ays use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slipsoles; snug-rdtingcloth-

ing, heavy-duty,non-slipgloves; eye

F¢otection 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-

lyas chain saw noise can damage hearing.

Clothing

Safety f Safety Chaps Shoes "_

• Securehairabove shoulderlength.Do

notwear Ioo_...clothin_orjew.d_ they

.cccccccc_nget caught,n mov,_..garB. .

_eep all partsof your ocoyaway rmm

the chain when saw is running.

Do nothandleor operatea _ saw

when youam fatigued, ill,upset,orif

youhave taken alcohol,drugs,or me-

Gloves

dication.Youmust be in goodphysical

cor_rdion.andmentallyalerL ffyou have anyconcFdonthat mightbe aggravated

by strenuouswork, check with doctor beforeoperating.

Watch what you are doing. Use com-

monsense. _ ::....

• Do notstart cuttinguntil you have a " clear work area, secure footing, and

especiallyif you are felling a tree, a retreatpath. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas inviteinjudas.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do notoperate with one hand. Sed-

ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended fortwo-handed use.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or

in a tree.

• Make sure the chain will not make

contact with any object while starting the saw. Never start the saw when the

guide bar is in a cut•

• Don'tforce chain saw. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for whichit

was intended.

• Do notput pressure onthe saw, es-

peciallyat the end ofthe cut. Doing so can causeyou to losecontrol when the cut is completed.

• Stopthe saw beforesetting it down.

Hand carry sew only when motor is stopped. Carrythe chainsaw by the fronthandlewiththe saw sty, fm- gorofftbe switck _le guidebar and

saw chainto the rear.

• Use the righttool, cutwood only.

Don'tuse chain saw for purpose not

intended;for example, don't usa

chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry,

non-woodbuildin_ rnstedals.

• Usa extreme caution when cuffing

• small's_ brush and saplings be- cause the tender matedal m.aycatch the saw chainand be wh-ipp_l toward

- you or pullyou offbalance.

• When cuttinga limbthat is under ten- sion be alert for epnng back so you

willnot be struckwhen the tension in the woodfibers is released.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed _ya Sears Service Center except the

listedin the maintenance sac-

tionofthis manual. •

• Ma_e-_ef_dn saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.

free from oiland grease.

i Keep the handles dry and clean and

Keep oilcap andfastenere securely

tightened. •

• N-onco ormingre _camentcorrco-

nantsortbe removalof safetydevices may osuse damage to tha unitand

_sta_eminjuw tothe operatoror by-

•Usa onlyCraftsmanaccasso-

desand replacementparis as r_om- mended. Never modi_,yoursaw.

• Maintain chain saw with care.

i Keep unitsharp and clean forbetterand safer performance.

Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessodee.

• Unplugthe chainsaw fromthe power

source when not in use, before servic-

ing, and when changing accessories and attachments, such as saw chain

and guard,

• Check for damaged parts. Before fur- ther use of the chain saw, a guard or

other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its in- tended function. Check for alignment of

moving parts, binding of moving paris, breakage of pads, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its op- eration. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Sears Service Center

unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in

the operator's manual.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is

damaged, improperly adjusted, or is

not completely and securely as-

sembled. Inspect chain saw cords pe-

riodically, and if damaged have re-

paired by a Sears Service Center.

• When notin use, chain saws should be stored in a dry, highor locked-up

place out of the reach of children.

• When storingsaw, unplug and use a bar sheath or carrying case. Store idle

chain saw.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Use a voltagesupply as shownonunit

• Avoiddangerousenvironments. Don't

usaappliances in damp or wet loca-

tions. Don't use in rain.

• Avoiddengemus situations.Do not

use in the presenceof flammable liq- uidsor gases to avoidcreating a fire or explosionand/or causing damage

to unit.

* To reducethe riskof aiectrical shock,

this appliancehas a polarizedplug

(oneblade iswider than the other)and willrequirethe use of a polarizedex-

tensioncord.The applianceplugwl]lfit

intoa polarizedextension cordordy oneway. If the plugdoes notlit fully

intothe ex_ion cord,.mversethe

pbg. the doesnotfit,obt

a correctpolarizedextensioncord. A polarizedextensioncordwill requirethe

of a polarizedwelloutlet.Thisplug

w_llfit intothe polarizedwail outistonly one way. If plug doesnotfitfullyinte the wailoutlet,reveme the plug.ffthe _ectridanSblldoesnot_ contacta qualified

to installthe properwallout-

let.Do notchangethe equipmentplug, extensioncordreceptacle,or extension

cord plug _ any way. .

• To reducenskofelectricalshock,use

extensioncordsspecltk_dly_ as suitableforoutdoorappliancesha_ng

electricalratingnot lessthan the rating of unit.Cord mustbe markedwithsuffix

"V_. Make sure yourextensioncord is in good condition.Inspectextension

cordbefore use and replace ifdam- aged. An undersizedextensioncord will cause a drop in linevoltageresult-

ing in lossof power and overheating.If in doubt,use the nextheavier gauge.

The lowerthe gauge number,the

heavierthecord (see =Selectan exten-

sioncord').

• Do notabuse cord. Never carrythe

unitbythe extension cord or yank ex-

tensioncord to disconnectunit.

• Secure extension cord to power cord to prevent disconnectionfrom unit.

• Do not use the unitif the switchdoes

notturnthe uniton and off properly,or ifthe lockoutdoes notwork. Repairs

tothe switchmust be made by a

_--Sears Service Center.

• Keep extension cordclear of operator

and obstacles-atall times. Position cord sothat itwill not be caught on

brancbas. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or s...ha.,rp edges.

* To avo=dthe poss=bdityof electric

shock, avoid body contact with any groundedconductor, such as metal

fences or pipes. .

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protectionshouldbe provided on circuitor outletto be used. Recep- tacles are available having built-in

-GFCI protectionand may be used for

this measure of safety. Inspect chain

saw cordspedodioallyand if dam- aged, have repaired by a Sears Ser-

vice Center.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Fonowaasafetyruk te.h p.avoUk k-

backand otherforcaswhichcan rasultin

serious" "

qury.

KickbackPath

•

ClearThe WorldngArea

WARNING: Rotational Kickbackcan occurwhen the movingchain contacts

an object,at the upper portionof the tip of the guidebar. Contact at the upper

portionofthe tip of the guidebar .can cause the chain to dig intothe object,

whichstopsthe chainfor an instant. The resultis a lightningfast, reverse

reactionwhich kicksthe guidebar up and backtoward the operator.

Pinch-Kickbackand Pull-In occurwhen the chainis suddenlystopped by being

pinched,caught, or by contacting a for- eign objectin the wood. This sudden

stoppingof the chain resultsin a rever- sal ofthe chain force used to cut wood

and causes the saw to move in the op-

positedirectionofthe chain rotation. Pinch-Kickbackdrives the saw straight

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

KICKBACK WARNING: IOckbackcan occur whanthe moving

_ contacts.an objectat the upper porSonof the Upofthe guidebar orwhen

the..w_:l, doses in and p_ches the saw

cl_in in the cut. The _xnputed }Ockbeck

Angle(CKA) rmtedon yoursaw and rm_d inthe followingCKA Tablerepresentsthe

angleof Idckbackyourbarand chain

cord_ willhave wi'_n tested io

acosrdancewithCSA and ANSI stan-

dard= Computodang mp. od

the CKA cokrnn indicate tetai anergy and

angleassociatedWl_'_uta cbainbrako.

purches grep osmo consU-

erationsshouldbe givento thelower

CKA values. In all cese_ lower CKA vak

ues represent a safer operating environ- merit for the user.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.

• Either of these reactions may cause

you to lose control of the saw which

coul.d result in sedous, ih_lry. -"....

• _,incning the saw cnaJn along the tip * of the guide bar may push the guide

bar rapidly back toward the operator.

-, "lip cohtact in some cases may cause

a lightningfast REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and bsck toward operator.

CKA TABLE

BAR CHAIN

MODEL P/N _ P/N CK/=

358341140 71-36366 16" 71-36_1 2_'

CHAIN BRAK]E & CKA ANGLE

WARNING: The effectiveness of a

chain brake in reducing operator injuries has notyetbeen fully determined. We

cannot represent that a chain brske is an

effectivesafe_ device to preventor re- duce the hazard of injurias resulting from

kJc_ DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE

EVENT OF A KICKBACK..Instead, use the saw properly and carefully to avoid Idck-

back. Reduced KT_kbackbars and Low

l_]ddoackchainsreducethe hazard of

Idcld:_ck and are recommended. Repairs on a chain brake should be roads by a

Sears Service Center. Take your unit to

theplaceofpurchaesifpurchesedfrom

a Servicing Center, or to the nearest

SearsServiceCenter.

WARNING:Computedkickbackangle

(CKA) listsd on your saw and rstsd in the

CKAtabisrepresents_ of

yourbar _d d'minocrabinatkmswUl

havewhen teetedin_xx_:lancewiLh

CSA ar_SI standards. When pur.

chasingrel_ceme_barandch_r_coo- siders_onsshouldbegivanTott_elower

CKAvalues.LowerCKAvaluesrepre- sentsaferang|estotheuser,.".hig.her_-

uas"_r_te..moroangleandhigherkick

. enengles. In all cases lower CKA valuss

_,ant a sa_ opera_ an_onmant

for the user.

The guide bar and chain combination(s)

shown in the CKA Table meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saw(s) Ibtod

in this manual. Usa of barand chain com- binaflor_o"ther than those listed is not

recommended and may not meet the

CKArequirementsperstandard. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK The following presauliom dlould be fal-

lowed to minimize Idckback:

. • Grip saw firmly. Hold chain saw finnly

withbothhandswhenmotorisrunning.

Usa a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encirclingchain saw handles.

• Do not over reach.

• Keep proper footing and baiance 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 Id_ck

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.

Avoid Pinoh-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or

obstructions that can cause material

to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

• Do notcutmorethanone logat a time.

Do nottwistthe saw as the bar is

withdrawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Putl-ln:

• Always begin cutting with the saw at full speed and the saw housing

againstwood.

• Usewedgesmadeofplasticorwood.

Never use metal to holdthe cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL:

The followingprecautionsshould be fol-

lowedto minimize Idckback.

• A good, firm grip onthe saw withboth

hands will helpyou maintaincontrol.

Don'tlet go. Gripthe rear handlewith

your righthandwhether you are right or left handed.

• Wrap the fingersofyour left hand over and around the fronthandlebar,

and your leftthumb underthe front

handlebar.

• Low KickbackChain has met kick- back performance requirementswhen

tested on the representativesample

ofthese chain saws specifiedin ANSI B175.1.

LowKickbackChain

• Whenmakingbuckingorpruning cuts,positiohi_/ourleft h_mdonth.e

fronthandlebarsoit isona stnught

line with your righthand on the roar

handle. Stand slightlyto the leftside of the saw to keep yourbody frombe-

ing in a direct line with the cutti'ng . chain. Keep your left arm straightwith

the elbow locked.

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-

anced onboth feet.

• Do notoverrsash.Youcouldbe drawn or thrownoffbalanceand lose control.

• Do not cut above shoulderheight. It is

difficultto maintain controlof saw

aboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The followingfeatures are

includedon your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback; however,such fee-

turns will nottotallyeliminatethis dan- ger. Do not rely only onsafety devices.

• Handguard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slipsoff the

front handlebar.

• Positionof front and rear handlebars: designed with distancebetween han-

dles and "in-line"witheach other.The spread and "in-line"positionof the

hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resis-

tance in controllingthe pivotof the saw back toward the operatorif kick- back occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar. de- signedwith a small radius tip which

seduces the size ofthe kickback dan-

ger zone. This type bar has been demonstrated to significantlyreduce

the number and sedousness of kick- backs when tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius

Tip Guide Bar

Contoured Depth Gauge

• ,_..P---- Elongated Guard Unk - _, _ Deflects Iqcld3ackForce

_=_ And AllowsWood To

Gradually Ride Into Cutter

SAFETY NOTICE: F.xposurato vibrationsthrough prolonged use of

hand toolscouldcause blood vessel or

nerve .damagein the fingers, hands, and j0untsof people prone to circulation

disoiders orabnormal swelling. Prolongeduse in cold weather has

been Innkedto blood vessel damage in otherwisehealthy people. If symptoms

occursuch as numbn.ess,pain, loss of strength, change m skin coloror

texture, or lossof feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinuethe 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.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

Thisunitis DoubleInsulatedtohelppro-

tectagainstelecl_ shock.Doubleinsula-

tion_ consistsof two sspemte

=layers"ofelectricalinsula6oninsteadof _" "withthisinsulationsystemars

notIntendedto ba grounded.No ground-

ingmeans isprovidedon thisunit,nor shoulda meansof groundingbe added tothle untL

Safetyprecautionsmustbe observed

whenoperaiingany electricaltcol.The

deuce uU!on r ovk .

failure.

STANDARDS: This productis listed by UnderwritersLaboratodos, Inc. in ac-

cordar_e with UL Standard 1662 and CSA Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and

ANSI B175.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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