Craftsman 358.350982 Operator's Manual
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Model No.
358.350982 - 20 in. Bar
3.1 cu.in./50cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
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
Operator’s Manual
(Hours listed are Central Time)
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Español, p. 30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty 2
Identification of Symbols 3
Safety Rules 4
Assembly 8
Operation 8
Maintenance 15
Service and Adjustments 19
Storage 22
Troubleshooting Table 23
Emissions Statement 25
Parts List 27
Spanish 30
Parts & Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT
FOR THE THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR from date of purchase, the engine crankshaft
in this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With
proof of purchase, a defective engine crankshaft will be replaced. This additional
warranty covers only the engine crankshaft, and does not apply to any other engine
component. You must pay the labor cost of crankshaft installation.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the
website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
including but not limited to chain bar, chain, filters or spark plug.
• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel type, fuel
mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is
designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
• Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
• Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
• Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can’t be fixed
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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• Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts
not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive
maintenance check
• Fast help by phone -- we call it Rapid Resolution -- phone support from a
Sears representative. Think of us as a “talking operator’s manual”.
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or
schedule a service appointment online.
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk--free purchase. If you cancel for any
reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your
Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1--800--827--6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears
Canada at 1--800--361--6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers,
water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call
1--888--331--4569.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use cancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be
avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenly upwardand
backward, which may cause serious injury.
Always wear appropriate ear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6 times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE position).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, special precautions
must be observed to reduce the 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
safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with nonslip soles; snug-fitting clothing; safety
chaps; 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. 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 a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area when
starting 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,
if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw
is intended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a wellventilated 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 at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
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 and chain projecting behind you; guide bar 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, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken
or is otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the
exception of the items listed in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
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possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman accessories and replacement parts as recommended. 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 further 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 operator’s 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 the areas where fuel is
mixed or poured.
• Always have fire extinguishing tools
available if you should need them.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
• 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.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in
the carburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors 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
Clear The
Working Area
Avoid Obstructions
WARNING: Avoid kickback
which can result in serious injury.
Kickback is the backward, upward or
sudden forward 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 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 stopping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily
cause the operator to lose control of
the saw.
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REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees,
branches, rocks, fences, stumps,
etc. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting.
• When cutting a branch, do not let the
guide bar contact 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 sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals, but never
with the engine running. Make sure
the bar 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 re-entering a previous 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 Reduced--Kickback Guide
Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
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 the saw as the 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
Never reverse hand positions
Stand
to
the
leftofthe
saw
Thumb on
underside
of handlebar
Elbow
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 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.
Never reverse right and left hand
positions for any type of cutting.
• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.
• Do not overreach. You could be
drawn or thrown off balance and lose
control of the saw.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following fea-
tures are included on your saw to help
reduce the hazard of kickback; however,
such features will not totally eliminate
this danger. Do not rely only on safety
devices. Follow all safety rules to help
avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
• Front Hand Guard, 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,
designed with a small radius tip which
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reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. This type of
bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in
accordance with ANSI B175.1.
Large Radius
Tip Guide Bar
Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar
• Low--Kickback Chain, has met kickback performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8
cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1--2012.
Low-KickbackChain
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
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.
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast
action which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing 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 reduce 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 authorized Sears Service Center. Take
your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, 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 devices built into
your saw.
This unit is equipped with an antivibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
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 swellings. 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, 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 monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: To comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed
or otherwise disabled.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your
saw is equipped with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark arresting
screen which meets the requirements
of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
All 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 to 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 violation of the law. Refer to
the Customer Responsibilities chart in
the MAINTENANCE section.
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STANDARDS: This saw is tested in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175.1-2012).
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following list.
Model 358.350982
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• 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.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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.
Primer Bulb
Starter Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard/
Chain Brake
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Muffler
Guide Bar
Bar Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Chain
Catcher
Clutch Cover
Adjusting Screw
Air Filter Cover
Chain Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls
engine speed.
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THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT 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 pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to
the full extent for cold starting or after
refueling. The choke provides additional
fuel to the engine during 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 the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw. See CHAIN TENSION under the
MAINTENANCE section.
WARNING: If the saw is oper-
ated with a loose chain, the chain
could jump off the guide bar and result
in serious injury to the operator and/or
damage the chain making it unusable.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If you do not understand the
fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil
is not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to
obtain Craftsman brand.
The oil output is automatically metered
during operation. Your saw will use
approximately one tank of bar oil for
every tank of fuel mix. Always fill the
bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
IMPORTANT: This equipment is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline
with a minimum 87 octane (R+M/2
method), with ethanol blended up to
10% maximum by volume (E-10).
Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 50:1. Craftsman
brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 50:1.
A 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
2.6 fluid ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within
30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline
in your unit. This will cause permanent
engine damage and void the limited
warranty. Do not use alternate fuels
such as ethanol blends above 10% by
volume (E-15, E-85) or any methanol
blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and
durability problems.
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CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by
pulling the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible. The
chain brake must be disengaged before
cutting with the saw.
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual. Avoid contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Starter
Rope
Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
WARNING: Do not attempt to
throw or drop-start the chain saw.
Doing so will put the operator at risk of
serious injury due to loss of control of
the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not
use the full extent of the rope as this can
cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and
let the rope rewind slowly. For cold
weather starting, start the unit at FULL
CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material
with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL
CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the
full extent, the correct throttle setting for
starting is set automatically.
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. This unit has the Sim--pul starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or briskly.
Using your right hand, pull starter
rope handle 5 times with a controlled
and steady motion. Then, proceed
to the next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next
step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
OFF
HALF
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL
6. Pull the starter rope with your right
hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze
and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the FULL CHOKE position to set the
fast idle, then push the lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
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4. Using your right hand, pull starter
rope handle with a controlled and
steady motion until engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle
speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too
much fuel if it has not started after 10
pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast
idle lever in completely (to the OFF
CHOKE position) and then following the
warm engine starting procedure listed
above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is
in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending
on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the
chain brake is triggered. With a broken
brake band, the chain brake will not
stop the chain. The chain brake must
be replaced if any part is worn to less
than 0.020”(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on
a chain brake should be made by your
Sears Service Center. Take your unit
to the place of purchase or to the nearest Sears Service Center.
• This saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed to stop
the chain if kickback occurs.
• The inertia--activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually (by
hand) or automatically (by sudden
movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Engaged
Disengaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this
procedure. This is the only instance
when the saw should be placed on the
ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand.
Apply full throttle by fully depressing
the throttle trigger. Activate the chain
brake by turning your left wrist against
the hand guard without releasing your
grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation, and
each time before you start the chain
saw. See CHAIN TENSION in the
MAINTENANCE section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a
foreign object. Inspect the saw and
repair or replace parts as necessary.
If the chain jumps off the guide bar,
inspect the chain for damaged drive
links before reinstalling. Burrs on
drive links, which prevent them from
entering the groove of the guide bar,
can be removed with a flat file.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will dull a
chain, increase the possibility of kickback, and require chain sharpening or
replacement.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get
the “feel” of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or engine can result.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing
the engine to idle. If you run the saw
at full throttle without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur to the
chain, bar, and engine.
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To maximize operating efficiency, do not run the engine for longer than 30 seconds at a time at
full throttle.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you
do not know the direction of tree fall, nor
cut at night since you will not be able to
see well, nor during bad weather such
as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If
the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified immediately.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation
in advance.
• Clear the work area. You need a clear
area all around the tree so you can
have secure footing.
• The chain saw operator should keep
on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
• Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fall in a particular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree
to fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator. Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall on you while
cutting. Make sure there is enough
room for the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the near-
est person or other objects. Engine
noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
staples, and wire from the tree where
cuts are to be made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear
and diagonal to the line of fall.
Direction of Fall
45_
Plan a clear retreat path
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large
trees. A notch is cut on the side of the
tree in the desired direction of fall. After
a felling cut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into
the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress
roots, remove them before making the
notch. If using saw to remove buttress
roots, keep saw chain from contacting
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom of the
notch. See illustration. Once the
notch is cut remove the notch of
wood from the tree.
Notch
First cut
Second cut
Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches
(5 cm) above center of notch.
Hinge
• After removing the wood from the
notch, make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done
by making a cut about two inches (5
cm) higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut
wood between the felling cut and the
notch to form a hinge. This hinge will
help prevent the tree from falling in the
wrong direction.
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Opening
of felling
cut
Closing of
notch
Hinge
holds
treeonstump
and
helps
control fall
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut if necessary
to control the direction of fall. To avoid
kickback and chain damage, use wood
or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron
wedges.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is
ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in
the upper branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious
with partially fallen trees that may be
poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t
fall completely, set the saw aside and
pull down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a
fallen tree to the desired log size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the
log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing loss of footing and control. Do
not stand downhill of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully;
sharp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs.
Never allow another person to hold
the log while cutting and never hold
the log with your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs,
limbs, and roots are tangled such as in
a blown down area. Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling
out exposed and cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING: If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to
force it out. You can lose control of the
saw resulting in injury and/or damage
to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a
wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily.
Restart the saw and carefully reenter
the cut. To avoid kickback and chain
damage, do not use a metal wedge.
Do not attempt to restart your saw
when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Useawedge
to
remove
pinched
saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw
firmly and maintain control. The saw
will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw up-
side down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is
concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
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BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression
side to prevent the saw from pinching. See illustrations for cutting logs
with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for
your first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
1stCut
2ndCut
Using
a
log
for
support
2ndCut
1stCut
1stCut
2ndCut
Using a support stand
1stCut
2ndCut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other
branches or objects at the nose of the
guide bar when limbing or pruning.
Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your
balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch
the saw chain and whip toward you or
pull you off balance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or
slender material.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under
pressure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently
clear branches out of the way to avoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.
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PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5
cm) collar from the truck of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
MAINTENANCE
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Inspect and clean unit & decals
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
5 hrs.
Every
25 hrs.
Yearly
Service
Dates
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check fuel mixture level
Check guide bar and chain oil
•
•
Check chain brake
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CUST
OMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean guide bar groove
•
Clean cooling system
•
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter, and check guide bar and
chain for wear. A new spark plug and
air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture
and helps your engine run better and
last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after engine
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking
oil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the STOP position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart engine
and continue.
• Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank -- Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
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CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Nuts
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your
saw. Always check chain tension each
time before you start the chain saw.
1. Use the screwdriver end of the
chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to
move chain around guide bar to
ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Bar Nuts
Guide
Bar
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Adjustment
Tool
(Bar Tool)
2. Loosen bar nuts until they are
finger tight against the clutch cover.
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise
until chain solidly contacts bottom
of guide bar rail.
Adjusting
Screw
4. Using bar tool, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in
bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw1/4turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not
exist.
Adjusting Screw --1/4Turn
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar nuts securely.
Bar Nuts
7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and
loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw1/4turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar nuts.
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate
the saw if the chain is loose.
NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly
when the weight of the chain does not
cause it to sag below the guide bar
(with the chain saw sitting in an upright
position), but the chain still moves freely
around the guide bar.
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump
off the guide bar and result in serious
injury to the operator and/or damage the
chain making it unusable. If the chain
jumps off the guide bar, inspect each
drive link for damage. Damaged chain
must be repaired or replaced.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and
cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP
switch is in the STOP position, then
clean all sawdust from the guide bar
and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
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• Loosen and remove bar nuts and
clutch cover. Remove bar and chain
from saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove
after each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these
burrs with a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file
to restore square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replace guide bar when the groove is
worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,
or when excess heating or burring of the
rails occurs. If replacement is necessary,
use only the guide bar specified for your
saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
• See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-
der the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and decals using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
COOLING SYSTEM
To keep the working temperature as
low as possible the machine is
equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
• Air intake on the starter
• Air guide plate
• Fins on the flywheel
• Cooling fins on the cylinder
• Cylinder cover (directs cold air over
the cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush
after each use, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine
overheating which causes damage to
the piston and cylinder.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent to
avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and
performance of the engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful
emissions. Always clean your air filter
after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean
more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your
air filter with a new one after every 50
hours of operation, or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
Remove air filter cover.
2. Press down on wire clamp to re-
lease air filter. Remove air filter.
3. Clean the air filter using hot soapy
water. Rinse with clean cool water.
Air dry completely before reinstalling.
4. Reinstall air filter and reposition
wire clamp.
NOTE: Ensure air filter is correctly
installed and fully seated in pocket
before repositioning wire clamp and
reinstalling air filter cover.
5. Reinstall air filter cover. Tighten
knob securely.
Air Filter
Cover
Knob
Air Filter
Wire
Clamp
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INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
Muffler
Muffler
Exhaust
Outlet
Cover
Cylinder Cover
Air Filter Cover
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
Remove air filter cover.
2. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Loosen and remove the screw from
the muffler exhaust outlet cover.
4. Remove spark arresting screen.
Handle screen carefully to prevent
damage.
5. Clean the spark arresting screen
gently with a wire brush. Replace
screen if breaks are found.
6. Replace any broken or cracked
muffler parts.
7. Reinstall spark arresting screen.
8. Reinstall screw in muffler exhaust
outlet cover.
9. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
10. Reinstall air filter cover. Tighten
knob securely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
Remove air filter cover.
2. Pull off the spark plug boot.
3. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
4. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a3/4inch (19 mm) socket
wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
5. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
6. Reinstall air filter cover. Tighten
knob securely.
Spark Plug
Boot
Air Filter
Cover
Knob
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
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