Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351380 - 18 In. Bar
358.350180 - 18 In. Bar
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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
WARNING:.:
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listedare CentraITIme)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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530087615 06/08/98
Warranty 2 Storage , 16
Safety Rules 2 Trouble ShootingChart 17
Assembly 5 Parts List 20
Operation 6 Spanish 24
Maintenance 11 Pads & Ordering Back
Service and Adjustments 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS
CHAIN SAW
Forone year from the date of purchase, when thisCraftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the operator's manual, Sears
will repair,free ofcharge, any defect in materialorworkmanship.
This warranty excludes the bar,chain, spark plug and air filter,whichare
expendable parts and become wom during normaluse.
Ifthis Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes,this warranty applies for only
90 days fromthe date ofpurchase. Ifthis Chain Saw is used for rental purposes,
this warranty appliesfor only 30 daysfromthe 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 specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights
whichvary from state to state, /
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estat"es,]L 60179
WARNING: Always disconnectspark
plugwire when making repairs except
for carburetoradjustments. Because a
chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting
tool, careless or improperuse of this
toolcan cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrictthe use of yoursaw to adult
userswho understandand can follow
----thesafety rules,precautions,andoper-
ating instructionsfoundin thb manual.
Hearing _=.la SafetyHat
Protection_ __ Eye
Snug II,_r-,_- Protection
Rtting "---.._ ,_ Heavy Duty
Clothing _ _/Gloves
j Safety Chaps
al=llMl_
• Wear protectivegear. Always use
" ---_smel-toed safety footwear with non-
slipsoles;snug-fittingclothing;heavy-
duty, non-slipgloves; 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. 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 using the saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
ifyou have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good
physloai condition and mentally alert.
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating.
• Do not start cuffing until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do notoperate withone hand. Seri-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers,or
bystandersmay resultfrom one-
handed operation.A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a_well-
ventilated outdoorar#-a.
• Do notoperate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unlessyou are specifically
trainedto doso.
• Make sure the chainwillnot make
contactwith any objectwhile starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do notput pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when thecut is completed.
• Stopengine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry withmuffler away from
body;guide bar & chain projecting be-
hindyou; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
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
moving when the throttle trigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-
buretor Adjustments."
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accsssories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while ha-ndlihg fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of spmks orflame
in aress 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.
•Tum the engine off and let saw cool in
a non=combustible area, not on dry
leauas;-straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unitand fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilatedspace where fuel va-
porscannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, aiectric
motorsor switches,furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Followall safety rules to help avoid
kickbackand other forces whichcan
resultin seriousinjury.
% _ KickbackPath
Avoid Obstructions
ClearThe WorkingArea
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. 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 isa 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 contacting a for-
eign object in the 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 drives the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that Idctd0a_ can h..appen..
W'_ a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of suqxise
which contributes to accidents.
• Never let the moving chain contact
• any object at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw
° chain could hitwhile cutting.
Keep saw chain sharp and propedy
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
increase the chance of kickback.Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions.Check
tensionat regular intervals, but never
with engine running. Make sure bar
clamp nuts are securely tightened.
speed. Ifthe chain is moving at a
slowerspeed, there is greater chance
i egin and contin._, cuttin9at full
of kickback occurring.
Use extreme caution when reentering
a cut.
tip of the bar Iplunge cuts).
i Do notattempt cuts startingwith the
Watch for shiftinglogs or other forces
that couldclose a cot and pinch or fall
intochain.
• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low-KickbackChain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• 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 iswithdrawn
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 metalto hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the leftof the saw
ofhandleb_,
keep y.our bodyfrom being in a direct
I,newith.the cutting chain.
• Stand withyour weight evenlybal-
anced onboth feet.
• Do notoverreach. You couldbe drawn
or thrown off balance and lose control.
• Do not cut above shoulderheight. It is
difficultto maintaincontrol of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features are
includedon your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback;however, such fea-
turse will nottotally eliminate thisdan-
ger. Do not rely onlyon safety devices.
• Handguard: 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 han-
dles and "in-line" with each other. The
spreed and =in-line" position of the
hands provided by this design work
together to give balance and res,s-
tance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs,.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
signed with a Small radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback dan-
dgerzone. This type bar has been
emonstrated to significantly reduce
the number and seriousness of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with
ANSI B175.1.
Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar
Thumb on
undemid_
" -_ Elbow
locked
Never reversehand _3os_ons
• 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
•":ty_ur right hand on the rear handle
when making bucking cuts. Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to
• Low-KickbackChain:has met kickback
performance requirementswhentested
on a representativesampleof chain
sawsbelow 3.8 cubicinch
displacementspecifiedinANSI B175.1.
Low-KickbackChain
ContouredDepth Gauge
DeflectsK]ckbock
ForceAnd Allows
_.=p...... longatedGuard Unk
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
Wood To Gmduafly
Ride IntoCutter
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_bmneto circulationdisorders or
normalswelling. Prolonged use in
coldweather has been linkedto blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptomsoccursuch as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color ortexture, or loss
offeeling in the fingers,dlands, orjoints
dscontnue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An
anti-vibrationsystem does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
toolson a continualand regular basis
mustclosely monitortheir physical
condition and the condition ofthis to01.
CHAIN BRAKE If thissaw isto be used
for commercial logging, you must order
and install a chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
memial Logging. Contactyour Sears
Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your sew is
equippedwith a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirementsof
Califomia Codas 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest landand the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by lawthat many intemal
combustionengines be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate a
chainsaw ina state or localewhere
such regulationsexist, you are legally
responsiblefor maintainingthe
operatingconditionof these parts.
Failure to do so is a violationofthe law.
Refer to Customer Responsibilities
chart inthe MAINTENANCESection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratodes, Inc. in
accordance withAmedcan National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175.1-1991).
CARTON CONTENTS
Check cartoncontents against the fol-
lowinglist.
Model 358.351380 & 358.350180
• Chain Saw (fullyassembled)
• Bar tool
• Gloves
• Gas Can
• Bar & Chain Lube
• 2-cycle engine oil
Model 358.350180 Only
• Chain
• Carrying Case
• Examinep_rtsfor damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
• Ifyou need assistanceorfindthat
parts are missingor damaged, please
call 1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normalto hear the fuel filter
rattlein an emptyfuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted_As a
resultyou may smell gasoline or find a
dropof oil/fuel residueon the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Yoursaw isfullyassembled; no
assembly is necessary.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERAT-
INQ YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswithyour unitto lemilledze
yourself with the Ioc._on ofthe various controlsand adjustments,save this
manual for future reverence.
CylinderCover
Throttle Adjusting Chain
Lookout Screw Direction
Rear ofTravel
Handle
Throttle Choke
Tdgger Knob Bar Clamp Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
ON/STOP 8WITCH
The ON/STOP Switch Is used to stop
thee-nglue.
Catoher
PRIMER BULB
The Pdmer Bulb circulatesfuelto the
carburetor to providequickerstarling.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger controlsengine
speed.
THROI"FLE LOCKOUT
The throttle lockout must be pressed.
before you can squeeze the throttle tag-.
ger.This feature preventsyou from ac-
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal fora new chain to stretch
dudngfirst30 minutesof operation. You
shouldcheckyour chain tensionfre-
quently.See Chain Tension underthe
Service and Adjustmentssection.
cidentallysqueezing the rigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed am set
by pulhngthe choke lever out fullyfor
cold or for refueled starting. The choke
.,prp._ldes.add_onal fuel when starting8
cola engine.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sureto read the fuel
handling informationin the safety rules
section ofthis manual before you begin.
Ifyou do not understand the fuel han-
dling information do not attempt to fuel
your unit. Seek help frgm someone that
does understandthe informationor call
the customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oilerprovides continuouslu-
bricaUonto the chain and guide bar. Be
sure to fillthe bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Formaximum guide bar and chainlife,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chainsaw bar oil. If Craftsman bar 0il Is
notavailable, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil untilyou are .ableto
obtain Craftsman brand. The oiloutput
isautomaticallymetered during opera-
tion.Your saw willuse approximately
one tank of bar oilfor every tank offuel
mix. Always fillthe bar oil tank when
you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine iscedified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We
recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratioof 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oilwith I gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USEautomotive oil
or boat oil.These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixingfuel follow the
instructionsprintedonthe container.
Once oil isadded to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
thafthe_uel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and followthe safety rules
relatingto fuel before f0elir_g your unit.
linesand carburetorare empty.Use fresh
fuelnext season.See STORAGEinstruc-
tionsforadditionel information.
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner
productsinthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGEsectionfor additional
information..
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move On/Stop switch to STOR
• Ifengine does notstop, pullchoke
knob outfully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
* Fuel engine following instructionsun-
der FUELING ENGINE.
* RII bar oiltank with bar oil. Your saw
willuse approximately one tank of bar
ollfor each tank offuel mix.
* Move On/Stop switch to ON position.
, Pullchoke knob out fully.
, Prime engine by slowly pressing prim-
er bulbsix times.
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer Bulb
• Set saw on the ground. Grip front
handle with your left hand and place
rightfoot through rear handle.
IMPORTANT
Experienceindicatesthatalcoholblended
fuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor
methanol)can attractmoisturewhich
leadsto separationand formationof
acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascan
damage the fuel systemof an engine
whilein storage.
To avoidengineproblems,the fuel sys-
tam shouldbe emptiedbeforestorage for
30 deps'6r longer.Drainthe gas tank,
stadthe engineand let it run untilthe fuel
Choke knob
NOTE: When pullingthe starter rope,
do not usethe full extent ofthe rope.
Do not let stadar ropesnap beck.
Hold handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Sharply pullstarter rope handle 5
times with your righthand. The en-
gine may sound as if it is.trying to
stad before the 5th pull; if so, proceed
to the nextstep.
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• Fullypush-inchokeleverand contin-
ue to pull starter rope handle until en-
gine starts.
• Then, squeeze and release the
throttlerigger to retum engine to idle
speed.
• Tostopengine,m.qveOn/Stopswitch
totheSTOP posit,on.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOT use the choke to stad a warm
engine or flooding and hard starting
may occur. Even a small amount of did will quick-
- Move On/Stop switchto ON.
Set the chain saw on the ground. Grip • Practice cuffinga few small logs using
the front handle with your left hand the followingsteps. This willhelp you
and placeyour rightfoot through the get the fleer' of usingyour saw before
i Slowly press primer bulb 6 times, bilityofkickb..ack.
opening in the rear handle, you begina major sawing operation.
Pull choke lever out fully, then push it • Squeeze the throttletdgger and ol-
In fullyto set engine infast Idle peal- low the engine to reach full speed
ton. before cutting.
• Sharp_ pull starter rope handle with
your nght hand untilthe engine starts,
but no more than 5 times.
• Then, squeeze and release the
throttletdgger to retum engine to idle
speed.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may beflooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls. Rooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the
foflowingprocedure:
• Pull choke lever outfully, then pushit
in fullyto set engine infast idle peel-
ton.
• Vedfy that the On/Stop switch isinthe
ON position.
: With saw on ground, gnpfront handle
_ith left hand and place rightfoot
through rear handle.
• Qdp starter rope 6andle and pull rope
firmlv and oui_ldvto start engine. If
not successful, repeat untilengine
starts.
Starlingcould require many pullsde-
pending on how badly unitisflooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING chad or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tensionbefore first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension inthe Maintenance
section.
• Cut woodonly.Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-woodbuildingma-
tedals, eta.
• Stop the saw ifthe chain stdkss a for-
eign object.Inspectthe saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out ofdirtand sand.
ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
• Begincutting withthe saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allowthe chainto cutfor you. Exert
only light_lownward pressure.
• Release'the:throttletdgger as soon
as the cut iscompleted, allowingthe
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
fullthrottlewithouta cuffingload,
unnecessarywear can occur.
• To avoid losingcontrolwhen cut is
complete, do not putpressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stopengine beforesettingsaw down.
TREE FELUNG TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting
causingsadous injury.Do notcut near
buildingsor electdcal wires ifyou donot
know the directionoftree fall, norcutat
nightsinceyou will notbe able to see
well, nordudngbad weather such as
rain, snow,or strongwinds, etc.
• Carefullyplan your sawing operation
in advance.
• Clear the work area. You need a clear
area allaround the tree so you can
have secure footing.
• Study the naturalconditionsthat can
cause the tree to fall in a padlcular
direction.These conditionsinclude:
: The wind directionand speed.
The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree mightnot be apparent due to
uneven or slopingterrain. Use a
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