Craftsman 358.350370 User Manual

Instruction Manual

ICRAFTSMAN°I

2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350370 - 16 in, Bar

Safety

Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List

For Occasional Use Only

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 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530086517 7/t9/01

Warranty 2 Storage 18 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 19

Assembly 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 RGAS 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 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 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

rot, 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 tile use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can fol- low the safety rules, precautions,

and operating instructions found in this manual.

Hearing ,_L_J Safety Hat

Protection _ _ Eye

Snug Iu'ur_-_ Protection Pitting _--_, ,_ Heavy Duty

Safety Safety Chaps

Clothing'_T Gloves

Shoes _ _

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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 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. Reg-

ular 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 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

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.

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 well- 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, 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.

• 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 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.

_._ _,_ Kickback Path

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Clear The Worm

411 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. Fol- low manufacturer's chain sharpening

and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals, but never with engine running. Make sure chain

brake 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 reentering 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 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 of the saw

underside ,_

Thumb on \!

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 with

your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keepyourbodyfrombeinginadirect linewiththecuttingchain.

• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-

ancedonbothfeet.

• Donotoverreach.Youcouldbedrawn orthrownoffbalanceandlosecontrol.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.Itis

difficulttomaintaincontrolofsaw aboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACKSAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback; however, such fea- tures will not totally eliminate this danger.

Do not rely only on safety devices. Fol-

low all safety rules to help avoid kick- back and other forces which can result

in serious injury,

• Front Hand Guard: designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contact- ing 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 spread and "in-line" position of the

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

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- ger zone on the bar tip. This type bar

has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of

kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANS! B175.1.

Tip Guide Bar

____ Small Radius

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 cubic inch dis-

placement specified in ANSI B175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

__ longated Guard Link

Contoured Depth Gauge

deflects kickback force and allows

wood to gradually ride into Cutter

CHAIN BRAKE

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

AI_, WARNING: 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 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 orto

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.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-

tions 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 swell-

ing. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-

brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users

whooperatepowertoolsonacontinual andregularbasismustcloselymonitor theirphysicalconditionandthecondition

ofthistool.

CHAIN BRAKE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain

brake is required and shall not be re- moved or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging.

SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your saw is equipped with a temperature lim-

iting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Califor- nia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. for-

est land and the states of California, Ida- ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law

that many internal combustion engines

be equipped with a spark arresting 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 viola- tion of the law. Refer to Customer Re-

sponsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCE section.

STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac-

cordance with American National Stan- dards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.1-2000).

WARNING: Before using chain saw, ensure all fasteners are secure. CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list.

Model 358.350370

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar tool

• 2-cycle engine oil

• Carrying case

• Extra chain

• Log carrier

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/fuel residue on the muffler

when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; no

assembly is necessary.

KNOWYOURSAW READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

CHAINSAW.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwith thelocationofthevariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuture reference.

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Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Fast Idle

Throttte Chain Lockout Adjusting

_ F/_ R _/_ Switch

Screw Direction

of Travel

Throttle Choke Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts

ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop

the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THRO]q-LE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THRO3-I-LE LOCKOUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger.

FAST IDLE LOCK

The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position. Activate

the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trig- ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Release the

throttle lockout and trigger while holding the fast idle lock button.

Brake Catcher

_' Chain Brake Guide Bar

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to

provide additional fuel to the engine dur- ing cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

Tile PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE Tile CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically

in the event of kickback. The chain

brake activates manually if the front

hand guard is pushed forward. The

chain brake is disengaged by pulling 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 fre-

quently. See CHAINTENSION under the

SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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