Craftsman 358350280 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMA

2,6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350280 - 18 in. Bar

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WARNING:

530087860 8/20/00

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 <Hoo,o,,sted are Centra, Time)

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

Warranty 2 Storage 16 Safety Rules 2 Trouble Shooting Chart 17

Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 18 Operation 6 Parts List 20

Maintenance tl Spanish 23 Service and Adjustments 14 Parts & Ordering Back

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 operator's manual, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes 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 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE

NEAREST SEARS 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 Eotateo, IL 60179

A_kWARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs

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

woodcutting tool, careless or improper use of this toot 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

Hearing A.,L/_ Safety Hat

Protection _ Eye

Snug I q_'gI'_-_ Protection Fitting _ Heavy Duty

Clothing _oves

Safety Shoes

• 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. 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 up- set, 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 oper-

ating.

• 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

• 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, unless you are specifically trained to do so.

• 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, es- pecially at the end of the cut. Doing

so 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 & chain project- ing behind you; guide bar preferably

covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW tN GOOD WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service per- formed by a quaIified 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.

• Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handIing fuel or while operating the saw.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or

poured.

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

tainer for all fuet purposes. Wipe up atl fuel spilis before starting saw.

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

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

dry leaves, straw, paper, etc, Slowly

remove fuet cap and refuet 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 all safety rules to help avoid

kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

Clear The Working Area

A0&WARNING: Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain con-

tacts 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 ob-

ject, 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 contact- ing a foreign object in the wood. This

sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversat of the chain force used to

cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain

rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator.

Putt-In pulls the saw away from the op- erator.

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 tet 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 oravoidanyobstructionthatyour

sawchaincouldhitwhilecutting.

• Keepsawchainsharpandproperly tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan increasethechanceofkickback.

Followmanufacturer'schainsharp-

eningandmaintenanceinstructions. Checktensionatregularintervals,

butneverwithenginerunning.Make surebarclampnutsaresecurely tightened.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfuit speed.Ifthechainismovingata slowerspeed,thereisgreater chanceofkickbackoccurring.

• Useextremecautionwhenreenter- ingacut.

• Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe

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 your right hand on the rear han-

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

saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.

• Stand with your weight evenly bal- 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

tipofthebar(ptungecuts),

• Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor

fallintochain.

• UsethespecifiedReduced-Kickback

GuideBarandLow-KickbackChain.

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 tog at a time.

• Do not twist saw as 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 ofthe saw

Thumb on \[

underside of handlebar

Never reverse h'_nd'positions locked

• 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

'_I'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.

• 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

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. This type bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce

the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance

with ANSI B175.1.

• Low-Kickback Chain: has met kick- back performance requirements when

tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch

displacement specified in ANSI Bt75.1.

r_. Small Radius

Tip Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip Guide Bar [ /

Low-KickbackChain

ContouredDepthGauge

DeflectsKickback

ForceAndAllows

_ IongatedGuardLink

WoodToGradually

RidekltoCutter

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 prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in

cotd weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy

people, tf symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, toss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinue the 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 toot. CHAIN BRAKE: tf this saw is to be

used for commercial logging, you must order and install a chain brake to com-

ply with Federal QSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. Contact your

Sears Service Center or catt 1-800-235-5878.

SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of

California Codes 4442 and 4443. Ati U.S. forest land and the states of

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate

a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to Customer

Responsibilities 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 Bt 75.t-t 99t).

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list. Model 358.350280

Chain Saw (fully assembled) Bar toot

2-cycle engine oil Chain sharpening tool Carrying case

Gloves Wedge

Log carrier Pruning saw

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. If you need assistance or find that parts are 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/fuet residue on the muffler when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; no assembly is necessary.

KNOWYOURSAW

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

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

Bar Tool

(chain adjustment)

Muffler

Chain

Front Handle

Starter Rope

_j ON/STOP

witChpdmer

CRAFTSMRN

Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throffle Lockout

Rear Handle

Throttle Choke Bar Clamp Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar Trigger Lever Catcher

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTq-LETRIGGER controls en-

gine speed,

THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger, This feature prevents you from accidentaIly squeezing the

trigger.

Housing

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idte are set by pull- ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out

fully for cotd or refueled starting, The

choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cotd starting,

PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting. 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 under

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sec- tion.

Chain Direction of Travet

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