Craftsman 358.35018 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN

2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.351380 - 18 In. Bar

358.350180 - 18 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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listedare CentraITIme)

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

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530087615 06/08/98

Warranty 2 Storage , 16
Safety Rules 2 Trouble ShootingChart 17
Assembly 5 Parts List 20
Operation 6 Spanish 24
Maintenance 11 Pads & Ordering Back
Service and Adjustments 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS
CHAIN SAW

Forone year from the date of purchase, when thisCraftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the operator's manual, Sears

will repair,free ofcharge, any defect in materialorworkmanship.
This warranty excludes the bar,chain, spark plug and air filter,whichare

expendable parts and become wom during normaluse.
Ifthis Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes,this warranty applies for only

90 days fromthe date ofpurchase. Ifthis Chain Saw is used for rental purposes,

this warranty appliesfor only 30 daysfromthe date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may alsohave other rights

whichvary from state to state, /

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estat"es,]L 60179

WARNING: Always disconnectspark

plugwire when making repairs except

for carburetoradjustments. Because a
chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting

tool, careless or improperuse of this
toolcan cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Restrictthe use of yoursaw to adult
userswho understandand can follow

----thesafety rules,precautions,andoper-
ating instructionsfoundin thb manual.

Hearing _=.la SafetyHat

Protection_ __ Eye

Snug II,_r-,_- Protection

Rtting "---.._ ,_ Heavy Duty

Clothing _ _/Gloves

j Safety Chaps

al=llMl_

• Wear protectivegear. Always use

" ---_smel-toed safety footwear with non-

slipsoles;snug-fittingclothing; heavy-

duty, non-slipgloves; eye protection

such as non-fogging, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear

plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing° Regular users should have

hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing. Se-

cure hair above shoulder length.

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

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)

away from the work area when start-

ing and using the saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or

ifyou have taken alcohol, drugs, or

medication. You must be in good
physloai condition and mentally alert.

If you have any condition that might

be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating.

• Do not start cuffing until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and

especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do notoperate withone hand. Seri-

ous injuryto the operator, helpers,or
bystandersmay resultfrom one-

handed operation.A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a_well-

ventilated outdoorar#-a.

• Do notoperate saw from a ladder or

in a tree, unlessyou are specifically
trainedto doso.

• Make sure the chainwillnot make

contactwith any objectwhile starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw

when the guide bar is in a cut.

• Do notput pressure on the saw, es-

pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when thecut is completed.

• Stopengine before setting saw down.

• Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is

stopped. Carry withmuffler away from
body;guide bar & chain projecting be-

hindyou; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.

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 throttle trigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-

buretor Adjustments."

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.

• Use only Craftsman accsssories and

replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while ha-ndlihg fuel or

while operating the saw.

• Eliminate all sources of spmks or flame

in aress where fuel is mixed or poured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-

tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.

•Tum the engine off and let saw cool in
a non=combustible area, not on dry

leauas;-straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unitand fuel in a cool, dry

well ventilatedspace where fuel va-

porscannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, aiectric

motorsor switches,furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Followall safety rules to help avoid
kickbackand other forces whichcan

resultin seriousinjury.

% _ KickbackPath

Avoid Obstructions

ClearThe WorkingArea

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 isa 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.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK

• Recognize that Idctd0a_ can h..appen..
W'_ a basic understanding of kickback,

you can reduce the element of suqxise

which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact

• any object at the tip of the guide bar.

Keep working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, branches,

rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw

° chain could hitwhile cutting.

Keep saw chain sharp and propedy

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can

increase the chance of kickback.Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening

and maintenance instructions.Check
tensionat regular intervals, but never

with engine running. Make sure bar

clamp nuts are securely tightened.

i egin and contin._, cuttin9at full

speed. Ifthe chain is moving at a
slowerspeed, there is greater chance
of kickback occurring.
Use extreme caution when reentering
a cut.

i Do not attempt cuts startingwiththe

tip of the bar Iplunge cuts).

Watch for shiftinglogs or other forces
that couldclose a cot and pinch or fall

intochain.

• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low-KickbackChain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situationsor
obstructionsthat can cause matedai

to pinch the top of or otherwise stop

the chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at a

time.

• Do not twist saw as bar iswithdrawn

from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

i lways begin cutting with the engine

at ful/speed and the saw housing

against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metalto hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the leftof the saw

Thumb on

undemid_

ofhandleb_,

" -_ Elbow

locked

Never reversehand _3os_ons

• A good, firm grip on the saw with both

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.

• Position your left hand on the front
handlebar so it is in a straight line with

•":ty_ur right hand on the rear handle

when making bucking cuts. Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep y.our bodyfrom being in a direct
I,newith.the cutting chain.

• Stand withyour weight evenlybal-

anced onboth feet.

• Do notoverreach. You couldbe drawn
or thrown off balanceand lose control.

• Do not cut above shoulderheight. It is
difficultto maintaincontrol of saw

above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features are

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

turse will nottotally eliminate thisdan-

ger. Do not rely onlyon safety devices.

• Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting
the chain if your hand slips off the

front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars:
designed with distance between han-

dles and "in-line" with each other. The

spreed and =in-line" position of the

hands provided by this design work
together to give balance and res,s-
tance 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-

dgerzone. This type bar has been

emonstrated to significantly reduce

the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with

ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar

• Low-KickbackChain:has met kickback
performance requirementswhentested

on a representativesampleof chain
sawsbelow 3.8 cubicinch

displacementspecifiedinANSI B175.1.

Low-KickbackChain

ContouredDepth Gauge

_.=p...... longatedGuard Unk

DeflectsK]ckbock
ForceAnd Allows

Wood To Gmduafly

Ride IntoCutter

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to

vibrations through prolonged use of

gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in
the fingers, hands, and joints of people

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_bmneto circulationdisordersor

normalswelling. Prolonged use in

coldweather has been linkedto blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy

people. If symptomsoccursuch as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,

change in skin color or texture, or loss
offeeling in the fingers,dlands, orjoints
dscontnue the useof this tool and

seek medical attention. An
anti-vibrationsystem does not

guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
toolson a continualand regularbasis

mustclosely monitortheir physical
condition and the condition ofthis to01.

CHAIN BRAKE If thissaw isto be used
for commercial logging, you must order
and install a chain brake to comply with

Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
memial Logging. Contactyour Sears

Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your sew is

equippedwith a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirementsof

Califomia Codas 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington

require by lawthat many intemal
combustionengines be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate a

chainsaw ina state or localewhere
such regulationsexist, you are legally

responsiblefor maintainingthe
operatingconditionof these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation ofthe law.
Refer to Customer Responsibilities

chart inthe MAINTENANCESection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed

by Underwriters Laboratodes, Inc. in
accordance withAmedcan National

Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI

B175.1-1991).

CARTON CONTENTS
Check cartoncontents against the fol-

lowinglist.
Model 358.351380 & 358.350180

• Chain Saw (fullyassembled)

• Bar tool

• Gloves

• Gas Can

• Bar & Chain Lube

• 2-cycle engine oil
Model 358.350180 Only

• Chain

• Carrying Case

• Examine p_rtsfor damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

• Ifyou need assistanceor findthat

parts are missingordamaged, please
call 1-800-235-5878.

NOTE: It is normalto hear the fuel filter
rattleinan emptyfuel tank.

Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted_As a

resultyou may smell gasoline or find a

dropof oil/fuel residueon the muffler
when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY
Yoursaw isfullyassembled; no

assembly is necessary.

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KNOW YOUR SAW
READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERAT-

INQ YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswithyour unitto lemilledze

yourself with the Ioc._on ofthe various controlsand adjustments,save this

manual for future reverence.

CylinderCover

Throttle Adjusting Chain
Lookout Screw Direction

Rear ofTravel

Handle

Throttle Choke
Tdgger Knob Bar Clamp Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar

Catoher

ON/STOP 8WITCH
The ON/STOP Switch Is used to stop

thee-nglue.
THROTTLE TRIGGER

The throttle trigger controlsengine

speed.
THROI"FLE LOCKOUT

The throttle lockout must be pressed.

before you can squeeze the throttletag-.
ger.This feature prevents you fromac-

cidentallysqueezing the rigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed am set

by pulhngthe choke lever out fullyfor
cold or for refueled starting. The choke

.,prp._ldes.add_onal fuel when starting8

cola engine.

PRIMER BULB

The Pdmer Bulb circulatesfuel to the
carburetor to provide quickerstarling.

CHAIN TENSION
It is normal fora new chain to stretch

dudngfirst30 minutesof operation. You

shouldcheck your chain tension fre-
quently.See Chain Tension underthe

Service and Adjustmentssection.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sureto read the fuel
handling informationin the safety rules

section ofthis manual before you begin.

Ifyou do not understand the fuel han-

dling information do not attempt to fuel
your unit. Seek help frgm someone that

does understandthe informationor call
the customer assistance help lineat

1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The chain oilerprovides continuouslu-
bricaUonto the chain and guide bar. Be

sure to fillthe bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).

Formaximum guide bar and chainlife,

we recommend you use Craftsman
chainsaw bar oil. If Craftsman bar0il Is

notavailable, you may use a good

grade SAE 30 oil untilyou are .ableto
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output

isautomaticallymetered during opera-

tion.Your saw willuse approximately
one tank of bar oilfor every tank offuel

mix. Always fillthe bar oil tank when

you fill the fuel tank.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine iscedified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,

gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We

recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix

gasoline and oil at a ratioof 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

ounces of oilwith I gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil

or boat oil.These oils will cause engine

damage. When mixingfuel follow the

instructionsprintedonthe container.
Once oil isadded to the gasoline,

shake container momentarily to assure

thafthe_uel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and followthe safety rules

relatingto fuel before f0elir_g your unit.
IMPORTANT

Experienceindicatesthatalcoholblended
fuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor
methanol)can attractmoisturewhich

leadsto separationand formationof
acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascan

damage the fuel systemof an engine
whilein storage.

To avoidengineproblems,the fuel sys-

tam shouldbe emptiedbeforestorage for

30 deps'6r longer.Drainthe gas tank,

stadthe engineand let it run untilthe fuel

linesand carburetorare empty.Use fresh
fuelnext season.See STORAGEinstruc-

tionsforadditionel information.
Never useengine or carburetorcleaner

productsinthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

See the STORAGEsectionfor additional
information..

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• Move On/Stop switch to STOR

• Ifengine does notstop, pullchoke

knob outfully.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE

AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
* Fuel engine following instructionsun-

der FUELING ENGINE.

* RII bar oiltank with bar oil. Your saw

willuse approximately one tank of bar
ollfor each tank offuel mix.

* Move On/Stop switch to ON position.
, Pullchoke knob out fully.

, Prime engine by slowly pressing prim-

er bulbsix times.

ON/STOP
Switch

Primer Bulb

• Set saw on the ground.Grip front

handle with your left hand and place
rightfoot through rear handle.

Choke knob

NOTE: When pullingthe starter rope,
do not usethe full extent of the rope.
Do not let stadar ropesnap beck.

Hold handle. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Sharply pullstarter rope handle 5
times with your righthand. The en-

gine may sound as if it is.tryingto

stad before the 5th pull;ifso, proceed
to the nextstep.

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• Fullypush-inchokeleverand contin-

ue to pull starter rope handle until en-

gine starts.

• Then, squeeze and release the
throttlerigger to retum engine to idle

speed.

• Tostopengine,m.qveOn/Stopswitch

totheSTOP posit,on.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOT use the choke to stad a warm

engine or flooding and hard starting

OPERATING TIPS

• Check chain tensionbefore first use

and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension inthe Maintenance

section.

• Cut woodonly.Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-woodbuildingma-

tedals, eta.

• Stop the saw ifthe chain stdkss a for-
eign object.Inspectthe saw and re-

pair parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out ofdirtand sand.

may occur. Even a small amount of did will quick-

- Move On/Stop switchto ON.

ly dull a chain and increase the possi-

i Slowly press primer bulb 6 times, bilityofkickb..ack.

Set the chain saw on the ground. Grip • Practice cuffinga few small logs using

the front handle with your left hand the followingsteps. This willhelp you

and placeyour rightfoot through the get the fleer' of usingyour saw before
opening in the rear handle, you begina major sawing operation.

Pull choke lever out fully, then push it • Squeeze the throttletdgger and ol-
In fullyto set engine infast Idle peal- low the engine to reach full speed

ton. before cutting.

• Sharp_ pull starter rope handle with
your nght hand untilthe engine starts,

but no more than 5 times.

• Then, squeeze and release the
throttletdgger to retum engine to idle

speed.

• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.

DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

The engine may beflooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls. Rooded engines

can be cleared of excess fuel with the
foflowingprocedure:

• Pull choke lever outfully, then pushit

in fullyto set engine infast idle peel-

ton.

• Vedfy that the On/Stop switch isinthe

ON position.

: With saw on ground, gnp front handle

_ith left hand and place rightfoot

through rear handle.

• Qdp starter rope 6andle and pull rope

firmlv and oui_ldvto start engine. If
not successful, repeat untilengine

starts.

Starlingcould requiremany pulls de-

pending on how badly unitisflooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-

BLESHOOTING chad or call
1-800-235-5878.

• Begincutting withthe saw frame

against the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.

• Allowthe chainto cutfor you. Exert

only light_lownward pressure.

• Release'the:throttletdgger as soon
as the cut iscompleted, allowingthe

engine to idle. If you run the saw at
fullthrottlewithouta cuffingload,
unnecessarywear can occur.

• To avoid losingcontrolwhen cut is
complete, do not putpressure on

saw at end of cut.

• Stopengine beforesettingsaw down.

TREE FELUNG TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting

causingsadous injury.Do not cut near
buildingsor electdcal wires if you donot

know the directionoftree fall, nor cut at
nightsinceyou will notbe able to see

well, nordudngbad weather such as
rain, snow,or strongwinds, etc.

• Carefullyplan your sawing operation

in advance.

• Clear the work area. You need a clear

area allaround the tree soyou can

have secure footing.

• Study the naturalconditionsthat can
cause the tree to fall in a padlcular

direction.These conditionsinclude:
: The wind directionand speed.

The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree mightnot be apparent due to

uneven or slopingterrain. Use a

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