Craftsman 358351210 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351210 - 20 In. Bar
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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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Warranty 2 Storage 16
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 17
Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 18
Operation 6 Parts List 20
Maintenance 11 Spanish 23
Service and Adjustments 14 Parts & Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS 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 owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not include 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 only 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE
NEAREST SEARS 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
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rot, WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs
except for carburetor adjustments. Be-
cause a chain saw is a high-speed
woodcutting tool, special safety pre-
cautions must be observed to reduce
risk of accidents. Careless or improp-
er use of this tool can cause serious
injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can fol-
low the safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions found in
this manual.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection ,l _ Eye
Snug _ ql_s'lr_ Protection
Fitting _ Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes J
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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. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
• 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 work area when starting or using
saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain
saw when you are fatigued, ill, or up-
set, or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally
alert. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with doctor before oper-
ating.
• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• 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 the engine before setting the
saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar and chain proj-
ecting behind you; guide bar prefer-
ably covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely as-
sembled. Always replace bar, chain,
or hand guard immediately if it be-
comes damaged, broken or is other-
wise 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.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
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.
• 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
X(_ Kickback Path
_//L,Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
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WARNING: Rotational Kickback
can occur when the moving chain con-
tacts an object at the upper portion of
the tip of the guide bar. This type of
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 and Pull-In occur
when the chain is suddenly stopped by
being pinched, caught, or by contact-
ing a foreign object in the wood. 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. Pinch-Kickback drives the
saw straight back toward the operator.
Pull-In pulls the saw away from the op-
erator.
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.
• Keepworkareafreefromobstruc-
tionssuchasothertrees,branches,
rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Eliminate
oravoidanyobstructionthatyour
sawchaincouldhitwhilecutting.
• Keepsawchainsharpandproperly
tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan
increasethechanceofkickback.
Followmanufacturer'schainsharp-
eningandmaintenanceinstructions.
Checktensionatregularintewals,
butneverwithenginerunning.Make
surebarclampnutsaresecurely
tightened.
• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull
speed.Ifthechainismovingata
slowerspeed,thereisgreater
chanceofkickbackoccurring.
• Useextremecautionwhenre-enter-
ingacut.
• Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe
tipofthebar(plungecuts).
• Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces
thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor
fallintochain.
• UsethespecifiedReduced-Kickback
GuideBarandLowKickbackChain.
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
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumb on
underside el I I
t.
around the front handlebar, and your
left thumb under the front handlebar.
Keep your left arm straight with the
elbow locked.
• When making bucking cuts, position
your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your
right hand on the rear handle. Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct
line with the cutting chain.
• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.
• Do not overreach. You could be
drawn or thrown off balance and lose
control.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
_IL WARNING: The following fea-
tures are included on your saw to help
reduce 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.
• Hand Guard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting
the chain if your hand slips offthe
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 ANS! B175.1.
handleba/_
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
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_ Elbow
locked
It _ "_ Small Radius Tip
Large Radius Tip
• Low Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu-
bic inch displacement specified in
ANSI B175.1.
Low-Kickback Chain
Contoured Depth Gauge
,_1_-.,_,_ Etongated Guard Link
_ Deflects Kickback Force
_X_ _ And Allows Wood To
• _ Gradually Ride Into Cutter
Chain With High Kickback Potential
_._ Can Obstruct Material
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swelling. 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-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continu-
al and regular basis must closely
monitor their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: Ifthis saw is to be
used for commercial logging, you must
order and install a chain brake to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for
Commercial Logging. Contact your
Sears Service Center or call
1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: 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 be
equipped with a spark arrestor 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 MAINTENANCE section.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered
Chain Saws Safety Requirements
(ANSi B175.1-1991 ).
41_ WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.351210
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Chain adjustment tool
• 2-cycle engine oil. (Bar oil not
included)
• Extra Chain
• Carrying case
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find parts
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 as-
sembly is necessary.
KNOWYOURSAW
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
CHAINSAW.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe
locationofthevariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfutureref-
erence.
ChainAdjustment _ \.
HandGuard_|l
FrontHandle
Starter Rope ON_ShTOP
Chain Adjusting_
X_ Screw _J,..__, ,
Fill Cap
Cytinder Cover
Throttle
RearL°C_ ut
Handle
Trigger
Choke Knob Bar Clamp
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTFLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTI-LE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.
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Starter Housing
Adjusting
Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed are set
by pulling the CHOKE/FAST iDLE LEVER
out fully for cold or for refueled starting.
The choke provides additional fuel
when starting a cold engine.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION in the
MAINTENANCE section.
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Direction
of Chain
Travel
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