Craftsman 358.351160, 358.351180 Operator's Manual

_ IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

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Operator's

Manual

Model No.

358.351080-18"

358.351160-16"

358.351180-18"

CUSTOMER

ASSISTANCE

1-800-235-5878

HOURS (CST)

Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun. 10 a,m.- 7 p.m.

l_k WARNING:

READ THE OPERATOR'S

MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY.

CRAFTSMRN"

Always Wear Eye Protection

CRRFTSMRN°

2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE

2.4 cu. in/40cc 2-CYCLE

2.6 cu. in/42cc 2-CYCLE
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

530-083360-1-08/4/95

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING:

ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR

MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTflNG TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE TIIE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS

TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Hearing

Protection_ _1_= "=_----

Safety

Hat

Snug __=.._ Eye Protection

Fitting_---_..._

Clothing

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Safety Chaps

Safety J
Shoes_._

Figure1

KNOW YOUR SAW

• Read your operator'smanual carefullyuntilyoucomplete-

ly understandandcanfollowallsafelyrules,precautions,and
operating_str_-'tions beforeattemptingtooperatetheunit.

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users whounder-

standandcanfollowsafety rules,precautions,andoperating
instructionsfound inthis manual.

PLAN AHEAD

• Wear protectivegear Figure I Alwaysusesteel-toedsafe-

ty footwearwithnon-slipsoles;snug-f_1_clothing;heavy

duty,non-slipglo_s; eye protectionsuch as non-fogging,
venteegogg=esor racescreen:an approvedsafetyhardhat;

and soundbarriers- ear plugsor mufflers to protectyour
hearingRegularusersshouldhaveheating_ regular
lyas chainsawnoisecandamage hearing

° Keepail partsofyour bodyaway from thechainwhenthe

engine is running

• Keep children,bystanders,and animals a minimum of30

feet (10 meters) away from the work area Do notallow
olheroeopleoranimals to be nearthecha_ sawwhenstart-
ingoroperatingthe chainsaw.

• Do not handle or operate s chain saw when you are

fatigued, ilt, or upset,or ifyou havetaken alcohol,drugs,
or medication. Youmustbe ingoodphysicalconditionand
mentallyalert.Chainsawworkisstrenuous.If youhaveany

conditionthatm_ht be aggravatedbystrenuouswork,check
withyourdoctorbeforeoperatingachainsaw.

• Do not attempt to useyour chainsawduring bad weath-

er condi_onssuchasstrongwind,rain,snow,ice,etc.,orat

night

• Carefully plan your sawing operationin advance. Do not
startcuttinguntilyouhavea clearworkarea, securefooting,

and, ffyouare fellingtrees,a plannedretreatpath.

• Do not operete a chain sew thatis damaged,irnpropedy

adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Always replace the handguardImmediatelyff it becomes

damaged, broken,or is otherwiseremoved

• Keep the handles dr_ clean,and free of oil or fuel mix-

ture.

• W'd_tthe engine stopped,hand carrythe chain saw with
the muffler away from your body,andt_ guidebar and
chainto the rear,preferablycoveredwitha scabbard.

FUEL HANDLING

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the areas

where fuel ismixed,poured,or storedThare shouldbeno
smoking,open flames,or woodthat could cause sparks.

Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

• Mix and pour fuel inan outdoorareaon bareground;store
fuel ina cool,dry,,wellventilatedplace;and usean approved,
marked container forallfuel purposes.

• Wipe up all fuel spills before startingsaw.

° Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)from the fueling site

before starting the engine.

• DO not smoke while handling fuel or while operatingthe

saw.

• Turn the engine of_and let your saw cool |na noncom-
bustibte area, not on dry leaves,straw,paper, etc Slowly

remov_fuel cap and refuelunit.

• Storethe unitand fuel in an areawherefuel vaporscannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric""

motors or switches,furnaces, etc.

SAFETY NOTICE

Exposure to vibra.tionsthrough prolonged use of gasolinepowered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fin-

gem, hands, arm Iomts of people prone to Circulationdisordersor abnormal swellings. Prolongeduse in cold weather has been linked
toblood vessel damage in othen_se healthy people. If symptomsoccursuch as numbness, pain, loss ofstrength,change in skin color
ortexture, or loss of feelings in the fingers, hands or joints,discontinuethe use of this too_and seek medical attention.An anti-w'bra-

tionsystem does netguarantee the avoidance o_these problems.Users who operate powertoolson a continualand regular basis must
monitorctoseiytheir physical condition and the conditionof this unit.

_1 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IT MEAN S - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED

,-. SAFETY RULES

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious

injurytothe operator,helpers,bystandersor anycombina-
tionof these persons may resultfromone-handedopera-

tion.A chain saw is intendedfortwo-handeduse.

• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor
areas.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless
specificallytrained to do so.

• Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and

away from the chain when the engine is running.

• Cut wood only. Do not useyour saw to pryor shoveaway
limbs,roots, or other objects.

• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine, Never try to startthe

sawwhen the guide bar is ina cut or kerr.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush

and saplings. Slender materialcan catchthechain and
bewhipped towardyou or pullyouoffbalance.

• Be alert for springback whencuttinga limbthatis under

tensionso you will not be struckbythe limb or sawwhen
thetensioninthe wood fibers isreleased.

• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.

Applyingpressurecan cause you to losecontrolwhenthe
cutis completed.

• Stop.the engine before setting the saw down.

• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely

tightened.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears

Service Center withtheexceptionofthe itemslistedinthe
"Customer Responsibilities"section of this manual.For

example,if impropertoolsare used to removeor ho{dthe

flywheelwhen servicingthe clutch, structuraldamageto
theflywheelcanoccurandcause the-flywheel toburst.

• Make certain thechain stops moving when the throttle
trigger is released, For correction,refer to 'Carburetor

Adjustments."

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.

Inspectunitand repair or replace parts as necessary.

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.

• Never modify your saw in any way. Use onlySEARS '

accessories and replacementpartsas recommended.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stopthe unit before transporting.

• Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain,and
secure the unitbefore storing or transportingina vehicle.

• Emptyfuel tank before storing or transporting the unit.Use
upany fuel left in thecarburetor by starting the engineand
letting theengine run until itstops.

• Store unitand fuel in an area where fue! vaporscannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store the unit out of the r_ach of children.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.

KICKBACK WARNING:

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-

ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE
UPPER PORTION OFTHETIP OFTHE GUIDE

BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT.CONTACT

AT THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR 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. IF THE

CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF

THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE

DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE
OPERATOR. EITHER OFTHESE REACTIONS

CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL

WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY

DEVICES PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS

A CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP
KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM

ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

ClearThe

WorkingArea

Figure2

Figure 3

Kickback

Path

Avoid

Obstructions

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SAFETY RULES

"'2";

Ha ! Under Side Of

_ Handlebar
| Elbow

_Locked "'_

lstand

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Figure4

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic
understandingof kicl_ack,you canreduce the elementof

surprisewhichcontributesto accidents.

* Never letthe moving chaincontact any object at the tip

of the guide bar. Figure2.

. Keep the working area free from obstructions suchas

othertrees, branches,rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Figure3.
Eliminateor avoidanyobstructionthat your chaincouldhit

while you arecuttingthrougha particularlogor branch.

, Keep your chain sharp and properly tenaioned.A loose

or dullchaincan increasethe chanceofkickbackto occur.
Followmanufacturer'schainsharpeningand maintenance

instructions.Check tensionat regular intervals with the

engine stopped,neverwiththe engine running.Makesure
the bar clamp nutsare securelytightenedafter tensioning

the chain.

• Begin and continuecutting at full throttle. If thechain is
moving at a slowerspeed,there isgreaterchance forkick-

back to occur.

• Cut one log at a time.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.

• Do not attempt plunge cuts.

• Watch for shifting logsor other forcesthat couldclosea

cutand pinchorfall intochain.

° Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-

Kickback Chain specked foryoursaw.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_ WARNING:

THE FOLLOWINGFEATURES ARE INCLUDED
ON YOUR SAW TO HELP REDUCE THE HAZ-

ARD OF KICKBACK; HOWEVER, SUCH FEA-
TURES WILL NOT TOTALLY ELIMINATE THIS

DANGEROUS REACTION. AS A CHAIN SAW
USER, DO NOT RELY ONLY ON SAFETY

DEVICES. YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MAIN-

TENANCE IN THIS MANUAL TO HELP AVOID

KICKBACK ANDOTHER FORCESWHICH CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a sma

radius tip,whichreduces the size of the kickback danger

zone on me guioe par tip. Figure 5,A Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar is one whichhas been demonstrated to signif-

icantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks

MAINTAIN CONTROL

• Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands

when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4.
A firm grip can neutralize kickbackand help you maintain
controlof the saw. Keep the fingersof your left hand encir-

cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar.Keep
your righthand completely around the rear handle whether

you are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm
straightwiththe elbow locked,

• Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is
in a sl_aightline with your right hand onthe rear harp

die when making bucking cuts. Figure4.Never reverse
right andlefthand positionsforany type ofcutting.

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feel

• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your

bodyfrom being in a direct line with the cutting chain.
Figure4.

• Do not overreach. Youcouldbe drawnor thrownoffbal-

anceand losecontrol of the saw.

• Do not cut above shoulder heighL It isdifficult to main-
taincontrol of saw above shoulderheight.

UNDERSTANDING REACTWE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Puff-Inoccur when thechain issud-
denly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contact-
inga foreignobject in the wood.This stoppingof the chain

resultsina reversal of the chain forceusedtocut wood and

causesthesawto movein the oppositedirectionofthechain
rotation.Eitherreactioncan resultinlossofcontrol and pos-

sibleseriousinjury.

• Pinch-Kickback

-occurs when chain on top of guide bar is suddenly
stopped.

- rapidlyd/_vessaw straightbacktowardoperator.

• PulHn

- occurswhen the chain on the bottomofthe guidebar is

suddenlystopped.

- pulisthesaw rapidly forward.

inchdisplacement specified in ANSI B175.1-1991.
Handguard, designed to reducethe chance of yourleft
handcontactiQgthe.chain if your hand slipsoff the front

handlebar,
Position of front and rear handlebars, designed with

distancebetween handles and =in-line"witheach other.
The spreadand =in-line" positionofthe handsprovidedby

thisdesignwork together to give balance and resistance
in centmlling the pivot of the saw back toward the opera-

tor ifkickbackoccurs.

ANS! B175.1-1991 - Safety requirements for gasotine powered chain
saws as set by the ._nedcan NaSor_l Standards Institute, inc.,

Standard B175.1-1991.

2 ._ Dep_ Gauge Ek:ng_

ReducedlGdd_ck Rad{usT_) Lo_-KL_Ee_ _ To Gra_lualty Ride

_nf_tettP..af G_i_} Bar Chain l_to C_ter

when tested in accordance with ANSI B175.t-1991.
Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth

gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and

allow woodto gradually ride into the cutter. Figure 5. Low-
Kickback Chain is chain which has met kickback perfor-
mance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested

on a representative sampleof chain saws below 3.8 cubic

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Sym_etricat Large

Guide Bat Rad;u$ T'=p

Male_l

C_ain With H_gh

Kick_¢_ Poter_ia_

Figure 5

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saw. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best possi-
ble dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contactyour nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department orcallthe 1-800 number listedon the front

of this manual. Sears has competent, welltrained techni-

cians and the propertoolsto service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.

Always observe the =SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER:

358.351080-18"

358.351160-16"

358.351180-18"

DATE CODE/SERIAL NO.:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL
FOUND ON THE PRODUCT.

NUMBER WILL BE

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct. Contact your nearestSears Store for details.

:CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe thesafety rules.

• Followa regularschedule in maintaining, caring for, and

, using your unit.

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibi-
lities" and "Storage" sectionsof this Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS

GUIDE BAR: ............... 16"

18"

CHAIN: ........................ Low Profile 3/8" Pitch

Chrome Cutters

DISPLACEMENT: ....... 2.4 Cubic inches (40cc)

2.6 Cubic Inches (42cc)

ENGINE: ..................... 2-cycte Air Cooled

FUEL MIX:................... 40:1 (3.2 oz.oil per gallon gas)

OILER: ........................ Automatic, 6.8 oz.Tank

IGNITION: ................... Solid State

(Air gap .010" to .014")

IGNITION TIMING: ...... Non-adjustable, fixed

SPARK PLUG TYPE: .. Champion (CJ-7Y)

SPARK PLUG GAP:......025" (.65ram)

MUFFLER: .................. Spark Arresting Screen

ENGINE RPM: ............ 12,600 RPM Maximum

SPECIAL NOTICE

Your saw is equipped with e temperature limiting muf-

tier and spark arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of Celifomla Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest

land and _e states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Washington, and Oregon require many internal

combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor
screen by law.

If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you ere I..e_lellyresponsible lor

malntalning the operating condition of these pa.rts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to trio

Spark Arrestor section under "Customer Responsi-

bilities" for maintenance.

MANUFi_'_TUREO UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U,S. PATENTS:
5,367,_J_; 4.940,028; 4,370,85S; 4,302.87_; 4,197,64_, D325_330, OTHER U,S. AND FOR-

EIGN PATENTS PENDING,

' sPECIAL NOTICE

Ifthis saw is to be used for commercial logging, you must order and install a Chain Brake, to comply

with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging see Repair PaL_sList or call 1-800-235-5878.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW

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For one year fromthe date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up

accordingto the owner's manual Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in matedal or workmanship.

This warranty excludesthe bar, chain, 'spark plug and air filter, whichare expendable parts, and become worn during

normal use.

Ifthis Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes,this warrantyapplies for 30 days fromthe date of pur-

chase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,DI817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety Rules...................................................................... 2

Product Specifications .........................._............................ 5

Warranty ............................................................................ 5

Accessories ....................................................................... 6

Operation .......................................................................... 8

Customer Responsibilities ............................................... :17

Service and Adjustments................................................ 22

Storage............................................................................ 27

Trouble Shooting Points.................................................. 28

Repair Parts .................................................................... 29

Repair Parts Ordering/Service .......................... Back Cover

INDEX

A

Accessories ....................................................................... 6

Air Filter........................................................................... 20

B

Bar and Chain Oil ............................................................ 10

Bucking............................................................................ 15

C

Carburetor Adjustments .................................................. 25

Carton Contents ................................................................ 7

Chain Adjustment.................................................. ,.........22

Chain Oiler ............................... _........................................ 9

Chain Sharpening ........................................................... 18

Customer Responsibilities ............................................... 17

Spark Plug ................................................. L................20

E

Engine

Fuel/Oil ......................................................................... 10

Spark Plug ................................................................. 20

Starting......................................................................... 11

Storage ........................................................................ 27

F

Fuel Filter........................................................................ 21

Fueling ............................................................................. t0

G

Guide Bar and Chain Oi!................................................. 10

Guide Bar Maintenance .................................................. 19

H

How To Use Your Chain Saw............................................. 9

K

Know YourChain Saw ................................... .....................8

L

Limbing............................................................................ 16

M

Maintenance Schedule.................................................... 17

Model Number................................................................... 5

Muffler ............................................................................. 20

O

Operation............................................................. ..............8

Ordedng Repair Parts....................................... BackCover

P

ProductSpecifications....................................................... 5

Pruning..................................................... :...................... 16

R

Repair Parts ................................. _................................... 29

S

Service and Adjustments .................................... i...........22

Spark Arrestor Screen..................................................... 20

Starter Rope.................................................................... 23

Starting ............................................................................ 11

Storage.......................................................... _................. 27

T

ThrotUeControl Group .................................................. _...g

Tree Felling...................................................................... 13

Trouble ShootingPoints.................................................. 28

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Warranty............................................................................ 5

ACCESSORIES

These accessoriesand attachmentswere availablewhen the unit was originallypurchased.They are also availableat most
Sears retail outletsand servicecenters. Most Sears storescan orderthese itemsforyouwhen you provide the model num-

ber of your unit. ._ .

Air Filter Bar Oil

PERFORMANCE

Spark Plug

MAINTENANCE

Carrying

_ -cycle

Engine

Oil

3.2 oz.

8 oz.

t6 oz.

Gas Can

1 gat,

Gloves

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Guide Bar

Safety Chain

Goggles

Hearing

Protection

Chain

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CARTON CONTENTS

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MODEL 358.351080.18" ONLY • n

EXTRA CHAIN _

Extra Chain

Fuel/OilMix

(Bar Oil not included)

Purchase Craftsman Bar

and Chain Oil Separately

Operator's Manual

MODEL 358.351160- 16"

MODEL 358.351180 - 18" _:_

Cha,n Saw j__

FueVOi!Mix

(Bar Oil not included)

Purchase Craftsman Bar

and Chain Oil Separately

Operator's Manual

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SERVICE

• Torque Wrench (optional)- Reference torque values are

providedthroughoutthismanualfor tightening hardware.

• Bar Tool (included)

TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON

• Remove loose paris bag included with Chain Saw.

• Remove your saw from the packing material.

• You may use the opened packing material as a work sur-
face.

• Afterremovingthe contentsfrom the carton, check parts

againstthe Carton Contents.

• .Examine the parts for damage. Do not use damaged

parts.

• tf parts are miss_g or'damaged please call the 1-800
number listedon the frontof thismanual

NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty

lue!tank.

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* OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW(Fig. 6)

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Compare the illus-

trations with your unitto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationofthe various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for

future reference.

Front

Hand_( Handle

Chain

Starter

RopeHandle

On/Stop

Switch

Primer

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Throttle
Lockout

CylinderCover

BarOil

FillBar Starter Fill Cap

Housing

Adjusting

Screw

Rear

Handle CHAIN TRAVEL

DIRECTION

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Guide Bar

Throttle BarClamp

Trigger Knob Bar_ Nuts

Figure6

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements

(ANSI B175.1-1991 ).

The ONISTOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the

engine. •

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide addi-

tional fuel to the engine when starting a coldengine.

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE

TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally.
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

The GUIDE BAR is designed to carry the chain.

The CUTTERS are designedto cut the wood,
The BAR CLAMP NUTS are designed to hold the guide

bar after adjustments have been completed.

The ADJUSTING SCREW is designed to tension the chain
on the guide bar.

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor.

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OPERATION

HOWTO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
' Move on/stop switch to the "Stop"position.

, If engine does not stop, pullb_uechokeknobout fully.

CHAIN OILER (Fig. 7)

• The chain oiler provides continuouslubricationto the

chainand guide bar.Be sureto figthe bar oiltank when

you fillthe fuel tank (Capacity= 6.8 fl,oz.).

• Your chain saw will consume approximatelyone tank of

CHOKE/FAST IDLE SPEED

• The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the
chokelever outfullyfor cold or refueled engine starts.

• Squeezing the throttletriggerwill release the chokeand

fast idle settings.If the throttletrigger is squeezed acci-
dentally during starling, it will be necessary to reset

throttleadvance by pullingchoke lever out fully.

• The choke providesadditionalfuel when starting a cold

engine.

• The chokeis actuated by pullingthe blue choke knob,

• The chokehastwo positions:off and full.

bar oil for each tank of fuel used.

• Your chainoiler isautomatic and requiresnoadjustment.

Handle

Bar

Oil Fill Fuel MixCap

Figure7

THRO'n'LE CONTROL GROUP (Fig. 8)

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

• The throttle lockout prevents unintentionalactuation of
the throttletrigger.

° You must depress the throttlelockoutwith the palm of

your handbefore actuating the throttletrigger.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

• The throttle trigger allows for vadablecontrolof engine
speed.

• The throttle trigger is actuated bythe indexfingeron your

dght hand. (After the throttlelockoutisdepressed).

Throttle
Lockout

Throttle

Figure8

Figure9

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OPERATION

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING

INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM

SOMEONETHAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE

FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT
1-800-235-5878,

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

For maximum guide bar and chainlife,we recommendyou

use Craftsman chain saw bar oil.if Craftsmanbar oilis not
available,you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntilyou are

able to obtain Craftsman brand,The oi! outputis automati-
cally metered during operation.Your saw willuse approxi-

mately one tank of bar oilforeverytankof fuelmix.Always

fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.

GASOLINE

The two-cycle engine on thisproductrequiresa fuel mixture
of regular unleeded gasoline and a quality 40:1

2-cycle engine oi!(AIR-COOLED) forlubricationofthe bear-
ings and other movingparts.The correctfuel/oilmixture is

40:1 (see Fuel MixtureChart).Too littleoilorthe incorrectoil
typewill cause poor performanceand maycausethe engine

to overheat and seize.

Gasoline and oll mustbe premixedina clean approvedfuel
container.Always usefresh regularunleadedgasoline.

This engine is certifiedto operateon unleadedgasoline.

IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture, which leads to oil/gasseparationand for-
marion of acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damage the

fuel system of an engine whilein storage.Toavoid engine

problems, the fuel systemshouldbe emptiedbefore storage
for 30 days or longer,Drainthe gas tank, then run the fuel

out of the carburetor and fuel lines bystarting the engine
and letting it run untilit stops. Use fresh fuel nextseason.
See STORAGE instructionsforadditionalinformation.Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner productsinthefuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

FUEL STABILIZER

Fuel stabilizerisan acceptablea.ltemativeinminimizingthe
formation offuel gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabiliz-
er togasoline infuel tank orstoragecontainer. Alwaysfol-

towthe fuel mix ratiofound on the stabilizercontainer. Run

engineat teast5 minutesafteraddingstabilizerto allow the
stabilizerto reach the carburetor.Youdo not have to drain

thefuel tankfor storageifyou are usingfuel stabilizer.

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended w_ fuel stabilizers.If you do not use this

Searsoil,you can add a fuelstabilizer to your fuel tank.

40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)is

stronglyrecommended.This oil is specificallyblended with
fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability(extends fuel I_fe

upto 5 times longer)and reducedsmoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycleengi_neoil (AIR-COOLED).is

not avellabie, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-
COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1.

IMPORTANT! Do not use:

• AUTOMOTIVE OIL

• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA,etc.)

These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle

(AIR-COOLED) enginesandcan cause engine damage.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

• MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS:

• Consultchart for correctquantities.

• Do not mix gasolineandoil directlyin the unit'sfuel tank,
FOR ONE GALLON:

• Pour 3,2 ounces of high quality,40:1 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon

gasolinecontainer.

• Add one gallonof regular unleadedgasoline to the gallon

container,then securelyreplacethe cap.

• Shake the corttainet'momentadly.

• The mixture is nowready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be

addedat this time ifdesired;follow mixinginstructionson
thelabel+

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio

I _ Oil (fLoz.I

1 gallon 3.22.5 gallons 8.0

NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified

amount.Iftoo much gasolineis in the container, the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper

engineoperation.

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