Craftsman 358350200 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

CRAFTSMA

2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350200 - 20 In. Bar

Safety
Assembly
Operation

Maintenance
Parts List

Espafio_

®

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 U.S.A.

530086539 8/1/01

Warranty 2 Storage 18
Safety Rules 2 TroubIeshooting Tabte lg

Assembty 6 Emissions Statement 20
Operation 7 Parts List 22

Maintenance 13 Spanish 25
Service and Adjustments 16 Parts & Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _ GAS CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is

maintained, _ubricated, and tuned-up according to the instruction manual, Sears
witt repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty does not include the bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are
expendable parts and become worn during normaI use.

If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for onty 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING TH}S CHA}N SAW TO THE

NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may atso have other rights

which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Heft,nan Estates, IL 60179

_kWARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs

except for carburetor adjustments. Be-
cause a chain saw is a high-speed

woodcutting tool special precautions
must be observed to reduce risk of ac-

cidents. 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 foF

tow the safety rutes, precautions,
and operating instructions found in

this manual

Hearing Safety Hat
Protection

Snug Protection
Fitting _ Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

Safety
Shoes

• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-

slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;

Eye

heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro-

tection 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.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they

can get caught in moving parts.

• 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 work area when starting or using

SaW,

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or

if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good

physical condition and mentally alert. If

you have any condition that might be

aggravated by strenuous work, check

w_th doctor before operating.

• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a

retreat path.

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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,

• Operate the chain saw only in a welt
ventilated outdoor area.

• 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 engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure

can cause you to lose control when
the cut iscompleted.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar and chain proj-

ecting behind you; guide bar prefer-
ably covered with a scabbard.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.

Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, chain brake, or other parts im-
mediately if they become damaged,

broken, or are otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW tN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified sei_/ice dealer

except the items listed in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual

• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is

released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

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

• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.

• Nonconforming replacement compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices

may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sories and replacement parts as rec-
ommended. Never modify your saw.

• Maintain chain saw with care,

• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.

• Fottow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

• 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
witl operate properly and perform its

intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting and

any other conditions that may affect its
operation. 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 instruction manual.

• When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.

• When storing saw, use a scabbard or
carrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the saw.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame in the areas where fuel is

mixed or poured,

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

tainer for all fuet purposes. Wipe up

ait fuel splits before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from

fueling site before starting.

• Turn the engine off and let saw coot
in a non-combustible area, not on

dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly

remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in a coot, dry

well ventilated space where fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow alt safety rules to help avoid

kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.

Kickback Path

otioos

Clear The Working Area

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dBIJWAHNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback

is the backward, upward or sudden for-
ward motion of the guide bar occurring
when the saw chain near the upper tip
of the guide bar contacts any object
such as a log or branch, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign

object in the wood can atso result in
Ioss of chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts an

object at the upper tip of the guide
bar. This contact 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 can occur when the
the wood ctoses in and pinches the

moving saw chain in the cut along
the top of the guide bar and the saw
chain is suddenly stopped. This sud-
den stopping of the chain results in a

reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to

move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven

straight back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving
chain contacts a foreign object in the

wood in the cut along the bottom of
the guide bar and the saw chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-
ping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily
cause the operator to tose control of

the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kick-

back, you can reduce the element of
surprise which contributes to acci-

dents.

• 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 hit while cutting.

• When cutting a branch, do not let the
guide bar contact another branch or

other objects around it.

• Keep saw chain sharp andpropedy
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can

increase the chance of kickback.
Follow manufacturer's chain sharp-

ening and maintenance instructions.
Check tension at regular intervals,

but never with engine running. Make
sure bar clamp nuts are securely

tightened.

• Begin and continue cutting at full
speed. If the chain is moving at a

slower speed, there is greater

chance of kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when re-enter-
ing a cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with the

tip of the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other forces

that could close a cut and pinch or
fail into chain.

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

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• 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.

Avoid Pull-In:

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

against wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic or

wood. Never use metal to hold the
cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the _ettof the saw

Thumb on
underside

of h_ Elbow

locked

Never reverse band positions

• 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

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withyourrighthandontherearhan-
diewhenmakingbuckingcuts.

Standslightlytotheleftsideofthe
sawtokeepyourbodyfrombeingin

adirectlinewiththecuttingchain.

• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-

ancedonbothfeet.

• Donotoverreach.Youcoutdbe
drawnorthrownoffbalanceandlose

control.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight,tt

isdifficuIttomaintaincontrolofsaw
aboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES

WARNING:Thefollowingfea-

turesareincludedonyoursawtohelp
reducehazardofkickback;however,

suchfeatureswillnottotallyeliminate
thisdanger.Donotrelyonlyonsafety

devices.FoIIowallsafetyruiestohelp
avoidkickbackandotherforceswhich

canresultinseriousinjury.

• FrontHandGuard:designedtore-
ducethechanceofyourlefthand

contactingthechainifyourhand
slipsoffthefronthandlebar.

• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars,
designedwithdistancebetween

handlesand"in-line"witheachother.
Thespreadand"in-line" position of

the hands provided by this design
work together to give balance and

resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if

kickback occurs.

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

reduces the size of the kickback
danger zone on the bar tip. This type

bar has been demonstrated to signif-
icantly reduce the number and seri-

ousness of kickbacks when tested in
accordance with ANSi B175.t.

_X__ Small Radius Tip

_ Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip I
Guide Bar

• Low Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements

when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu-

bic inch displacement specified in

ANSi Bt75.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

._ Contoured Depth Gauge

deflects kickback force
and allows wood to

-- longated Guard Link
gradually ride into Cutter

CHAIN BRAKE

• Chain Brake: designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.

• _*WAI-INII_I_: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK Kickback is a lightning fast

action which throws the bar and rotat-
ing chain back and up toward the op-

erator. Kickback can be caused by al-
lowing contact of the bar tip in the

danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also be caused by
pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar. This action may push

the guide bar rapidIy back toward the
operator. Either of these events may
cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or

even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY
OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR

SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID

KICKBACK Reduced-kickback guide
bars and low-kickback saw chains re-

duce the chance and magnitude of
kickback and are recommended. Your

saw has a low kickback chain and bar
as original equipment. Repairs on a

chain brake should be made by an au-
thorized Sears Service Center. Take

your unit to the place of purchase or to
your nearest Sears Service Center.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause

a Iightning fast reverse REACTION,
kicking guide bar up and back toward

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 injury. Do not

rely exclusively upon safety devices
built into your saw.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-

IinepoweredhandtootscouIdcause
bloodvesselornervedamageinthe

fingers,hands,andjointsofpeopte
pronetocirculationdisordersor
abnormalswelling.Prolongedusein

coMweatherhasbeentinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy

people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,
changeinskincolorortexture,ortoss

offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-
brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe
avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users

whooperatepowertoolsonacontinu-
a_andregutarbasismustclosely

monitortheirphysicalconditionand

theconditionofthistool.
CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe

usedforcommerciallogging,achain
brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-

movedorotherwisedisabledtocom-
ptywithFederalOSHARegulationsfor

CommercialLogging.

SPARKARRESTINGSCREEN:Your
sawisequippedwithatemperaturelim-

itingmufflerandsparkarrestingscreen
whichmeetstherequirementsofCalifor-

niaCodes4442and4443,AIIU.S.for-
esttandandthestatesofCaIifornia,Ida-

ho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon,andWashingtonrequirebytaw
thatmanyinternalcombustionengines
beequipped with a spark arresting

screen. If you operate a chain saw in a
state or locale where such regulations

exist, you are legatly responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Faiiure to do so is a vioIa-

tion of the taw. Refer to Customer Re-
sponsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCE

section.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed

by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered

Chain Saws Safety Requirements
(ANSI B175.t-2000).

4BhWARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

Iowing Iist.

Model 358.350200

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar toot

• 2-cycle engine oil

• Carrying case
Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

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

1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: tt is normal to hear the fuel filter

rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oil/fuet residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembIed; no as-
sembly is necessary.

KNOWYOURSAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-

erence,

Chain Adjustment Front Hand Guard

/Ba'T%'/ R F

Muffler _"_]

Chain "_ _L_ L

Front Handle

Starter Rope

FilI Cap

Throttle
Lock-out

Rear
Handle

Throttle

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine,

THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-

gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the

throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed are set
by pulling the CHOKE/FAST iDLE LEVER
out fully for cold or for refueled starting.
The choke provides additional fuel to

the engine during cold starting.

Cylinder Cover

Chain Brake

Starter Housing

Adjusting

Chain Brake Nuts

CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-

signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-
curs. The chain brake activates auto-

matically in the event of kickback, The
chain brake activates manually if the

front hand guard is pushed forward.

The chain brake is disengaged by pull-
ing the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible,

CHAIN TENSION
tt is normal for a new chain to stretch

during first 30 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension

frequentIy. See CHAIN TENSION in the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section,

dDbWARNING: MuffIer is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the

muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so,

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Guide Bar

Direction
of Chain
Travel