Craftsman 358350460 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350460 - 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.

530088710 4/17/01

Warranty 2 Storage 19
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 20

Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 22
Operation 7 Parts List 23
Maintenance 14 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 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

_, 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 _ ,_ Eye
Snug Iw'ul_--_ Protection
Fitting -------_. Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

./

Safety

Shoes _ Safety Chaps

• 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.

OPERATEYOUR 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.

Xf_'_ _ Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

_h, 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 II . se

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

yourrighthandontherearhandle
whenmakingbuckingcuts.Stand

slightlytotheleftsideofthesawto
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 ANSI B175.1.

_ ______& 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.

TipGuide

Low-Kickback Chain

CHAIN BRAKE

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

AIL A

A,mWARNINu: 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 SAFETY 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 reduce the chance and magni-
tude of kickback and are recom-

mended. Your saw has a tow kickback
chain and bar as original equipment.

Repairs on a chain brake should be
made by an authorized Sears Service

Center. Take your unit to the place of
purchase or to your nearest Sears Ser-

vice 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.

Contoured Depth Gauge

Deflects Kickback
Force And Allows

_ longated Guard Link

Wood To Gradually

Ride Into Cutter

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-

tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasoline

poweredhandtoolscouldcauseblood

vesselornervedamageinthefingers,

hands,andjointsofpeopleproneto

circulationdisordersorabnormalswell-

ing.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhas

beenlinkedtobloodvesseldamagein
otherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occursuchasnumbness,pain,lossof

strength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-

brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe
avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users
whooperatepowertoolsonacontinual

andregularbasismustcloselymonitor
theirphysicalconditionandthecondition

ofthistool.
CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe

usedforcommerciallogging,achain

brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-

movedorotherwisedisabledtocomply
withFederalOSHARegulationsfor

CommercialLogging.Contactyour

SearsServiceCenterorcall

1-800-235-5878.

SPARKARRESTOR:Yoursawis
equippedwithatemperaturelimiting

mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwhich
meetstherequirementsofCalifornia

Codes4442and4443.AllU.S.forest
landandthestatesofCalifornia,Idaho,

Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,Oregon,
andWashingtonrequirebylawthat
manyinternalcombustionenginesbe
equippedwithasparkarrestorscreen.If

youoperateachainsawinastateor
localewheresuchregulationsexist,you
arelegallyresponsibleformaintaining

theoperatingconditionoftheseparts.

Failuretodosoisaviolationofthelaw.
RefertoCustomerResponsibilitieschart

intheMAINTENANCEsection.
STANDARDS:Thischainsawislisted

byUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.inac-
cordancewithAmericanNationalStan-
dardsforGasoline-PoweredChain

SawsSafetyRequirements(ANSI
B175.1-2000).

_, WARNING:Beforeusingchain
saw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.

CARTONCONTENTS

Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358.350460

• 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 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.

KNOW YOUR 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.

AdjuChmaeintTool Front Hand Guard"-'_ r_

Front Handle

Starter Rope

(Bar Tool)

Muffler_ i

r __,_.,,_.,,,,_ Primer

ON/STOP
Switch

r IIIIIII /,_,_._ '_.-- Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap

Fast Idle _

Throttle Lock _ / ,/1

Cylinder Cover _

Lockout / _ _ r Ad_u_ing "_ u..?<? / Oihreaic_ion

Rea_le _@_: _- _I'__.__I__/L f Travel

T _'Chain Brake Bar/ •
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts

Brake Catcher

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 FASTIDLE 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.

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 ifthe 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

Sprocket
Hole

should check your chain tension fre-
quently. See CHAINTENSION under the

SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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