Craftsman 358350380 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350380 - 18 in. Bar

Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts List

Espa_ol _ _

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.

530086518 7/19/01

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 _ 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 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 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.

Hearing ..... Safety Hat

Protection ' _- I'_'_; Eye

Snug Protection

Fitting ..... _ Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

Safety Shoes f Safety Chaps

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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 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

•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, 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.

_'_ ._,:f.¢' Kickback Path

_t.._ <_2_ Avoid Obstructions

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Clear The Working Area

LI_ 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 sudden 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 di-

rection 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 bot- tom of the guide bar and the saw

chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the saw for-

ward and away from the operator and could easily cause the opera-

tor 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 t

Thumb on \[

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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.

KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES

,_ 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 ANSI 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

Contoured Depth Gauge

......... Elongated Guard Link

force and allows wood to gradually

deflects kickback 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.

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.

CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe

usedforcommerciallogging,achain

brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-

movedorotherwisedisabledtocomply withFederalOSHARegulationsfor

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.inac-

cordancewithAmericanNationalStan- dardsforGasoline-PoweredChain

SawsSafetyRequirements(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 358,350380

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar tool

• 2-cycle engine oil

• Carrying case

• Extra chain

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.

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 reference.

Chain Front Hand Guard''_ r_

Adjustment Tool ILl,

(Bar Tool) I_

Muffler

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Fast Idle _

Throttle Lock ,.t_/ /q

Lockout/ ,.--L- Adjusting

Rea_lle_@ _ /- _i'___i , Travel

Throttle Choke Chain Brake Guide Bar Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts

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

the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE 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.

Cylinder Cover _

r Screw _. ,u2v2 / ulrec_ton

Brake Catcher

_/,_ ,FrontHandle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP Switch

[ __ Pr_ber

Chain.

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to

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

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting. CHAIN BRAKE

The 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 CHAIN TENSION under the

SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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