Craftsman 358350600 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.350600 - 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.

530163074 7/10/02

Warranty 2 Storage 19 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 20

Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21 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 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 ex-

cept for carburetor adjustments. Be- cause a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precau-

tions must be observed to reduce risk of accidents. 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 follow

the safety rules, precautions, and op- erating instructions found in this

manual.

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Snug Protection Fitting Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

Safety Shoes _ 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 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, 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.

_'_._ J_ Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

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 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 reenter-

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 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 \[

of handlebar

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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 han- dle when making bucking cuts.

Standslightlytotheleftsideofthe sawtokeepyourbodyfrombeingin

adirectlinewiththecuttingchain.

•Standwithyourweightevenlybal-

ancedonbothfeet.

•Donotoverreach.Youcouldbe drawnorthrownoffbalanceandlose control.

•Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.It

isdifficulttomaintaincontrolofsaw 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 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.

I"_'_ Small Radius I "_ Tip Guide Bar

Tip Guide Bar I ..-J

• 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

B175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

j_ ....

.... 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.

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 sawisequippedwithatemperature

limitingmufflerandsparkarresting screenwhichmeetstherequirements

ofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443.All U.S.forestlandandthestatesofCali-

fornia,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,New

Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonre- quirebylawthatmanyinternalcom- bustionenginesbeequippedwitha

sparkarrestingscreen.Ifyouoperate achainsawinastateorlocalewhere

suchregulationsexist,youarelegally responsibleformaintainingtheoperat- ingconditionoftheseparts.Failureto

dosoisaviolationofthelaw.Referto CustomerResponsibilitieschartinthe

MAINTENANCEsection. STANDARDS:Thischainsawislisted

byUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.in

accordancewithAmericanNational StandardsforGasoline-Powered

ChainSawsSafetyRequirements (ANSIB175.1-2000).

WARNING:Beforeusingchain

saw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.

CARTONCONTENTS

Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358,350600

• 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.

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 Front Hand Guard Front Handle

(Bar Tool) _ r_ __._€/ Starter Rope

I/I Switch

Chain Muffler J"l_ __'_ Primer

Bulb

Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle ;/-_ _'] _,_} Chain

Lockout _ /--.__ /J ..... \ _, ! 4 - / Direction

Hear L _ f_A_l;l_o/ _.... ' _._ i'_;i,: J of Travel

Handle _ .%. /_ ] _u,_vv

Cylinder/Cover

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Throttle Ch0ke/ Chain Chain Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar _ Bar Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher Sprocket

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-

gine speed. THROTTLE LOCKOUT

The THRO7-FLELOCKOUT 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 are set by pull-

ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or refueled starting. The choke provides additional fuel to the

engine during cold starting.

Lever

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting. 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 15 minutes of operation. You

should check your chain tension fre-

quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the

SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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