Craftsman 358350201 Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.350201 - 20 In. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• EspaSol
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.
530088324 12/12/01
Warranty 2 Storage 19
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 20
Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21
Operation 7 Parts List 23
Maintenance 13 Spanish 26
Service and Adjustments 17 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, lubricated, and tuned-up according to the instruction manual, Sears
will 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 normal use.
If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: 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 fol-
low the safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions found in
this manual.
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• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
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
with 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.
OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY
•Donotoperatewithonehand.Seri-
ousinjurytotheoperator,helpers,or
bystandersmayresultfromone-
handedoperation.Achainsawisin-
tendedfortwo-handeduse.
•Operatethechainsawonlyinawell
ventilatedoutdoorarea.
•Donotoperatesawfromaladderor
inatree.
•Makesurethechainwillnotmake
contactwithanyobjectwhilestarting
theengine. 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 is completed.
• 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 IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified service 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 fuel 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.
• Follow 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
will 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 fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool
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 cool, 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 all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
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__ Kickback Path
/1 Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
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WARNING: 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 also result in
loss 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 closes 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 lose 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 and properly
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
fall 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 left of the saw
underside
of handlebar _ j
Thumb on \[ :_jj_
Elbow
locked
Never reverse hand 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-
dlewhenmakingbuckingcuts.
Standslightlytotheleftsideofthe
sawtokeepyourbodyfrombeingin
adirectlinewiththecuttingchain.
•Standwithyourweightevenlybal-
ancedonbothfeet.
•Donotoverreach.Youcouldbe
drawnorthrownoffbalanceandlose
control.
•Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.It
isdifficulttomaintaincontrolofsaw
aboveshoulderheight.
KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES
,_ WARNING: The following fea-
tures are included on your saw to help
reduce hazard of kickback; however,
such features will not totally eliminate
this danger. Do not rely only on safety
devices. Follow all safety rules to help
avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
• Front Hand Guard: designed to re-
duce 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
handles and "in-line" with each other.
The spread and "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 B175.1.
_',_e Small Radius Tip
L_._._ Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip [ _,_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 B175.1.
Low-Kickback Chain
......... Contoured Depth Gauge
deflects kickback force
and allows wood to
Elongated Guard Link
gradually ride into Cutter
CHAIN BRAKE
• Chain Brake: designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.
m_WARNINu: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THATTHE 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 rapidly 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 lightning 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-
linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause
bloodvesselornervedamageinthe
fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople
pronetocirculationdisordersor
abnormalswelling.Prolongedusein
coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy
people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,
changeinskincolorortexture,orloss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool
andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-
brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe
avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users
whooperatepowertoolsonacontinu-
alandregularbasismustclosely
monitortheirphysicalconditionand
theconditionofthistool.
CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe
usedforcommerciallogging,achain
brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-
movedorotherwisedisabledtocom-
plywithFederalOSHARegulationsfor
CommercialLogging.
SPARKARRESTINGSCREEN:Your
sawisequippedwithatemperaturelim-
itingmufflerandsparkarrestingscreen
whichmeetstherequirementsofCalifor-
niaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S.for-
estlandandthestatesofCalifornia,Ida-
ho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon,andWashingtonrequirebylaw
thatmanyinternalcombustionengines
beequippedwithasparkarresting
screen.Ifyouoperateachainsawina
stateorlocalewheresuchregulations
exist,youarelegallyresponsiblefor
maintainingtheoperatingconditionof
theseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-
tionofthelaw.RefertoCustomerRe-
sponsibilitieschartintheMAINTENANCE
section.
STANDARDS:Thischainsawislisted
byUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.in
accordancewithAmericanNational
StandardsforGasoline-Powered
ChainSawsSafetyRequirements
(ANSIB175.1-2000).
WARNING:Beforeusingchain
saw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-
lowinglist.
Model 358,350201
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Bar tool
• 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: It 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/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.
KNOWYOUR SAW
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
Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain
Front Hand Guard /
Muffler /
Front Handle
Starter Rope
/
/ ON/STOP
,/ Switch
Bar Sprocket
Hole
Rear '\\
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Lock-out
l/
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
/
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Chain Brake
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.
Starter Housing
Adjusting _
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Guide Bar
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
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
_WARNIN_I: Muffler 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.
Direction
of Chain
Travel
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