Craftsman 358351340 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMRN

2.0 cu.in./33cc2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

ModelNo.

358.351340 - 14 in. Bar

WARNING:

i_ Read and Safety Rul..es Operating

Instructionsbeforefirstuse ofthis product.

Foranswersto your questionsaboutthis product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

followall

and

• 1-800-235-5878

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAII_,'SAW I i i ;.

For one y_earfrom_thede, of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is mamteined, I,ul_.dcatedlanditur_dupaccoro_,ngto the owner's manual, Sears will

ofchame,py inmatan-'orwor ansh p.

This warranty_exclude_the;bar, chain, sp.arkplugand air tilter,which am

expendable p._rts,_andbecomelwom dunng normal use. Ifthis Gad Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for 30'days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal fights,and you may also have other dghts

which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck end Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estetds, !L 60179

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plugwire when making repairs except

forcarburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting

tool,careless or improper use of this toolcan cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Restrictthe use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can follow

the safety rules, precautions, and op-

_'e_ating instructionsfound inthis

manual.

Hearing _ _._ SafetyHat

Protection_ I _ Eye

Snug .

Clothing

_,_Vear protective gear. Always use

steel-toed safety footwear with non-

slipsoles; snug-fittingclothing;heavy.

i=,or,,--- Protection

HeavyDuty

f Gloves

dNIm

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 usersshould have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage headng. 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 the work area when start-

ing and usingthe saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you am fatigued, ill, or upset, or

If you have taken alcohol, drugs, or

medication.You must be in good physicalcond'_ionand mentally alert.

Ifyou have any conditionthat might be aggravated by strenuous work,

check with doctor before ope.rating,

• Do not start cuttinguntil you have a dear work area, secure footing, and

especially ifyou are felling a tree, a

retreatpath.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate with one hand. Seri- ous injurytothe operator, helpers, or

bystanders may resultfrom 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

contactwith any object while starting the engine. Never try to startthe saw

when the guide bar is ina cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-

Pecially at the end of the cut. Doing so can cause you to lose control

when the cut is completed.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

• Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is

stopped.Carry with muffler away from body; guide bar & chain projecting be-

hindyou; guide bar preferably cov- ered w,th a scabbard.

• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry

well ventilated space where fuel va-

porscannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric

motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follow all safety roles to help avoid

kickback and other forces whichcan result in sedous injury.

AvoldO_

Clear The Working Area

WARNING: Rotational Kickback can

occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion ofthe tip

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD ofthe guidebar.Contactatthe upper

WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service Performed

by a qualified service dealer except the items listed in the maintenance

section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttletrigger is re- leased. For correction, refer to "Car-

buretor Adjustments."

• Keep _e handles,dry,clean, and free

from od or fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securely tightened.

• Use only Craftsman accessories and

replacej_ant parts as recommended. Never modify your saw.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAI_I'ION

_• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the saw.

portion of the/tip of the guide bar can cause the ctiain'to dig into the object,

which stopsthe ch_,nfor an instant.The resultisa lightningfast, reverse reaction

which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when

the chain issuddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-

eign object inthe wood. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a rever-

sal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move In the op-

posite direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw stndght

back toward the operator. Pull-In pulis the saw away from the operator.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK

• . or=ma •

in aress where fuel is mixedor poursd. VT_ a basic cnde_am_

"- Mix and Peur fuai in an outdoor arsa which_ tc _

and use an approved, marked con- • Never letthe moving chain con...tect teiner for allfuel purposes. Wipe up • any object at the tip Ofthe guide bar.

all fuel spills before starting saw. Keep woddngarea free from obstnx>

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from tons such as other trees, branches, fueling site before starting., rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate

• Turn the-engine off and let _aw cool in or avoid any obstructionthat your saw

a non-oombuatible area, not on dry chain co_J_dhitwhile cutting.

leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re- • Kee_)saw chain sharp andpropedy move fuel cap and refuel uniL tans,oned. A loose or dullchain can

yousan re.ca the e_. _t. ofscrpr_e

incmaeethechanceof kickback.Fol- keepyour body.from I_.ing in a direct

low man.utactumr's chain sharpening line with.the cutting chron. and maintenance instructions.Check • Stand with yourweight evenly bai-

tension at regular intervals, but never anced on both feet. with engine mnnlng. Make sure bar • Do notoverreach. You could be drawn

clamp nuts am eecurel..y,tightened, or thrown offbalance and lose conVol.

• Begin and continue cuttin_lat full • Do not cut above shoulder height. It is

sp_:l, ff the ct3a,nis.m0_g at a difficultto maintain control of saw

slower speed, _here is greater chance above shoulder height.

of Idcld0ackoccu_ng. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

• Use extreme caution when reentering WARNING: The following features are

a out.

• Do not attempt cuts startingwith the

tipof the bar(plunge cuts).

• Watch for shiftinglogs or Otherforces that could close a cut and pinch or fall

intochain.

• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar end Low-WackbackChain.

Avoid Plnch-K]okbaok:

• Be extremely aware of situationsor obstructionsthat can cause matedai

to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

* Do not cut more than one log at a

time.

• Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawn

from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

at ful/speed and the saw housing

i lways begin cutting with the engine

against wood. Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the leftofthe saw

includedon your saw to help reduce

hazard of kickback; however, such fea- tures will nottotally eliminate this dan-

ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.

• Handguard: designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting

the chain ifyour hand slips offthe

front handlebar.

• Positionoffront and rear handlebars:

dask3nedw'dh.,distance between han- dles and "in-l,ne"with each other. The

spread and "in-line" position of the

hands prowded by this design work

together to give balance and res,s- tance in controllingthe pivot of the

saw back toward the operator ifkick- back occurs,

• Reduced-W_kback Guide Bar: de-

signed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback dan-

_er zone. This type b.arhas been

emonsb'eted to significantlyreduce

the number and eenousness of kick-

backs when tested In accordance with

ANSI B175.1.

Thumbon \_

. o ,w

locked

Neverreversehandposltlons .

• Agood, firm gdp on the saw with b.oth hands will help,y_., maintain control. Don't let go. Gdp the mar handle w_.

your dght hand whether you are dgm or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the

front handlebar, and your leftthumb

under the front handlebar. Keep your leftarm straight withthe elbow locked.

• Positionyour left hand on the front

-handlebar so it is in a streight linewith

your righthand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightlyto the left side of the saw to

TipGuideBar

_.__ SmallRadius

TipGuideBar

• Low-I_ckback Chain:has met Idckback

performance.r_uirernents when tested on a representalivesample of chain

saws below 3.8 cubic Inch

displacementspecifiedIn ANSI B175.1. "

Low-KickbackChain

ContouredDepthGauge

DeflectsK]ddoack ForceAndAllows

.. ongatedGuardUnk

WoodToGmdua_y

RldeIntoCutter

S.AF_Y. NOTICE: Exposure to vibreUons through prolonged use of gasoline power_:l hand tools could

cause blood vessel or nerve damage in

the fingem, hands, and joints of people

prone to dmulation di,_.rders.or . abnormal swelling. Prol.o.ngea use in .

cold weather has been linked to blcoa vessel damege in otherwise h.salthy

people. If symptoms occur sucn as numbn .e:ss,pmn, loss of strengm, change in skin color or t.e'4u.m, or I.o_.-

of feeling in the fingers, nanas, or joims,

"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 andregular barb

must closely monitor their physical conditionand the condition of this tool.

CHAIN BRAKE If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, you must order and installa chain brake to comply with

Federal OSHA Regulations for Com- mercial Logging. Contact your Sears

Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878. SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is

equipped with a temperature limiting

mufflerand spark8rrastingscreen

whichmeetsthe requirementsof

CalifomlaCodes4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land andthe states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,

New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by.law that many int.emal

combustion engines be equipped with a

spark arrestor screen. If you operate a chain sew in a state or locale where

such regulations exist, you are legally responsiblefor maintaining the

operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to Customer Responsibilities

chart in the MAINTENANCEsection.

STANDARDS: This chain saw islisted by Underwriters Labomtorias, Inc. in

accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.1-1991).

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list. Model 358.351340

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar tool

• 2-cycle eng!ne oil

(Bar oil not ,ncluded)

• Examine parts for damage Do not

use damaged pads

• If you need assistance or find that

pads are missing or damaged, please call 1-800-235-5878

NOTE: It is n9rmai to hear the fuel filter

rattle in an empty fuel tank.

Your unithas been factory tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a

resultyou may smell gasoline or find a drop of oil/fuairesidue onthe muffler when you unpack the unit.

ASSEMBLY Your saw isfully assembled; no

assembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAW READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERAT-

ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unitto familiarize

yourseffwith tb_ location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save this manual forfutu_ reference. ,

BarTool FrontHandle

_=_===_ StsrterRope

ON/STOP

Chain Muffler

Bar Oil RII Cap Housing

Cylinder Cover

Fast Idle

Lockout Adjusting

,Screw

Fuel Mix RII Cap

Rear Handle

ThrottJe Choke Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar Trigger Knob Bar Clamp _er

ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP Switch is used to stop

• e engine.

THROTrLE TRIGGER The throttle trigg-_rcbntrols engine

speed.

throffielockoutand rigger while holding the fast idlelock button.

CHOKE KNOB

The Choke Knob activates the choke to

provide additional fuel to the engine dudng cold starting.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT The throttle lockoutmust be pressed

before you can squeeze the throttlerig- ger. This feature prevents you from ac-

cidentailysqueezing the rigger.

PRIMER BULB

The Pdmer Bulbcirculates fuel tothe

carburetor to provide quickerstarting.

FAST IDLE LOCK

The.fast idle lockholds the throttie tdg-

ger in the starting position.Activate the

.fastIdle lock bypreying the throttle |oekout and squeezJng the throttle rig-

ger,Wlth the _rottie rigger squeezed. press the fast idle lock. Release the

CHAIN TENSION It tsnormal for a new chain to stretch dudng first30 minutesof operation. You should check your chain tension fm- quentty.See Chain Tension under the Service and Adjustments section.

Primer Bulb

Chain

Direction ofTravel

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Besureto readthefuel

handlinginformationinthesafetyrules sectionofthis manuel before you begin.

If youdo not understand_e fuel han-

. dlinginformationde notattempt to fuel

.your unit. Seek help from someone that

does understand the informationor call the customerassistance help lineat

1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The chainoiler providescontinuouslu- bricationto the chain and guide bar. Be

suretofiHthe bar oiltank when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).

For maximumguide bar and chain life, we .recommend.y.ou.use Craftsman

chainsaw bar o,L If Craftsman bar oil is notavailable, you may use a good

grade SAE 30 oil untilyou are able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output isautornaticailymetered duringopera-

tion.Yours_w willuse approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank offuel

mix. Always fillthe bar oil tank when youtillthe fuel tank.

,nesand_,_ator arees_ty.Usa_

fuel next season. Sce STORAGEins_nx>

tions for addilion_ information.

Never use engine orcarburetorcleaner productsinthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur. Bee the STORAGEsaotion for additionai

information. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE,

• Move On/Stop switchto STOR'

• Ifsogine does not atop, pullchoke

knobout fully.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE

AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

• Fuel engine with40:.1fuel mix.

• R]I ber oil tenk with ber oil.

• Move On/Stop switchto ON.

Primer Bulb

g _/-',,_,/ CHOKEPosmoNs

FUEUNG ENGINE This engine iscertified to operate on unleaded gasoline.Before operation,

gasolinemust be mixed with a good quality2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We

recommend Craftsman brand oH.Mix gasolineand oil at a ratio of40:1 (A 40:1 ratiois.obtai.'nedby mixing3.2

ounces of o,I with I gallon ofunleaded gasoline). DO NOTUSEautomotive oil

or boatoil.These oilswill cause engine damage. When. mbdngfuel followthe

instru_'o_nspnntedon the co._ner. Once _>rb-,_dded to the gasoline,

shake container momantejily to assure thatthe fuel is thoroughly _

Always read and follow the safety rules

relatingto fuel before fueling your unit. IMPORTANT

_3de_ indcmes that aicohol blended

• Actuate choke by pullingchoke keob.

fullyout.

• • Primaengine by slowlypressingpdrn- er bulb six times.

• Set saw on the ground.Grip front

handle withyour left hand and place rightfoot throughmar handle.

StarterRopeHandis

LeftHand onFroot Handle

FootTtw_ RearHancne

methanoi)sanat_actmoisturewhich

iseds to eml:_nlionand tormaiion of Iocl_with )_Jr right _ _,

• Betlestidk)bycispms_=gthemrotUe

acUsdungaior_e._ geecan sque.eze..andhoUthrot,eV_gur.W_h

damamthefu¢symmofanenCne

ToV_'_ , your mume, pinesthe faat idlelock

downand hoid.Ne:d, ndeese the

To Fppe.. sys- t ome ger.

_ns_x_.beeml__ befomstm'agefur • DoNOTsqueszethmt_tflggerdur

30 days or k_lger. Dram tbe ges tenk, .. ing atartlng; atherwlsa, itwill be nso-

sta_ the engine sod bt it ronur_l the fuel e_W te mest the fast Idk)lock.

NOTE:Whenpullingthestarterrope, donotusethefullextentoftherope.

Donotletstarterropesnapback.Hold handle.Letroperewindslowly.

• Pullstarterrope handle firmlyand

quicklywith yourdght hand untilthe engine attempts to start,but no more

than 5 polls."Fherk pushln Choke

knobfully.Resume pollinghandle un- til engine starts,

• Above 40°F, allow engineto runfor

approximately5 seconds.Then squeezeandreleasethrottletdggerto

allow engine to Idle. lydull a chain and Increase the possl-

• Below40°F, allow engine to warm up bllityof kickback. for 30 seconds to I minutewith Choke • Practice cutting a few small logs using

at parital position.Pushchoke knobin the followingsteps. This will help you tothe OFF position;then squeeze end get the"feel"of usingyoursaw before

release throttletrigger toallow engine youbegin a majorsawing operation.

• Tostop engine, move On/Stopswitch • Squeeze the throttlerigger and al-

to idle. lowthe engine to reaChfull speed tothe STOPposition, before cutting.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

DO NOTuse the Choketo start awarm engineor floodingand hardstarting

may occur.

• Move On/Stop switch toON.

• Set fast idle lock.

• Be sure choke b Inthe OFF position.

•• W.ithsaw on ground, gdpfront handle

with lefthand and place your rightfoot throughrear handle.

• Pullstarter rope handle untllengine starts.

• Squeeze and release throttle tdgger to rstum engine to idleapsed.

DIFFICULT STARTING OR STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

The engine may be floodedifit has not startedafter 10 pulls.Rooded engines

can be cleared of excess fuel with the follovAngprocedure:

_,-Engage the fast Idle lock.

• Verifythat the On/Stop switchis inthe

ON position. - :

• Pushchoke knob tothe OFFposition.

• WR..hsaw on ground,grip fronthandle

with left hand and place dgM foot

throughrearhandle.

• Pullstarterropehandleuntilengine

stads.

• Startingcould require many pugsde- pending on how badlythe unitis

flooded. Ifengine stillfails to start, re- fer tothe TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING TIPS

• Check Chaintension before firstuse and after,1 minuteof opereticn. See

Chain Tensionin the Maintenance

section.

• Cut wood only.Donot cutmetal, plas- tics, masonry, non--woodbuildingma,_,-

• tedals, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikesa for-

eign object. Inspect the saw andre-

pair parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.

Even a smallamount of dirtwill quick-

against the log.

Begin cuttingwiththe saw frame Keep the engine at full speed the

entire time youare cutting.

• Allowthe chainto cut foryou. Exert onlylight _lownward pressure.

• Release'the_throttlerigger as soon asthe cut Is completed, allowingthe

engineto Idle. If you runthe saw at fullthrottlewithouta cuffingload,

unnecessarywear can occur.

• Toavoid losingcontrolwhen cut is complete, donot put pressure on

saw at end of cut.

• Stop enginebeforesettingsaw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check forbroken or dead

brancheswhichcan fail while curling causingeedous injury. Do not cut near bulldlngsor electrical wires if you do not

know the directionof tree fall, nor cut at nightsince youwig not be able to see well, norduflngbad weather such as

rein,snow, or strong winds,etc.

• Carefully pten yoursawing operation in advance.

• Ctsar the work area. Youneed a clear area all aroundthe tree so you can

havesecureleo'ring.

• Studythenaturalconditionsthatcan

causethetreetofallIn a particular

direction.These conditionsInclude:

• The wind direction and speed.

• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a

tree might notbe apparent due to uneven or slopingterrain, use a

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