Craftsman 358.351800 User Manual

Operator's Manual

ICRAFTSMAN°I

2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358,351800 - 18 in, Bar

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_ol, p. 25

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 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545154157 Rev. 1 5/30/07 BRW

Warranty 2 Storage 18
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 19

Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21
Operation 7 Parts List 23

Maintenance 14 Spanish 25
Service and Adjustments 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CHAIN SAW
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, ifthis product fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur-
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in
the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which are expend-
able parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used

for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A

&IWARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs ex-

cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-
cause 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 fol-

low safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this

manual.

Hearing / Safety Hat

Protection ._,_ j

_. _._ Eye

Snug
Fitting Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

"_ IIqPlPII- Protection

Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes

• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip
soles; snug-fitting clothing; 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. Reg-

ular 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 me-

ters) 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 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,

if you are felling trees, a planned re-

treat path.

2

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,

helpers, bystanders or any combina-
tion 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 well-
ventilated 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 & chain project-
ing behind you; guide bar preferably

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,

hand guard, or chain brake immedi-
ately if it becomes damaged, broken

or is otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

_WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-

nance 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 compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices

may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-

standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sories and replacement parts as rec-
ommended. 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 fur-
ther 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.

• 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 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.

X<._'_ _: Kickback Path

_WARNING:Avoidkickback
whichcanresultinseriousinjury.

Kickbackisthebackward,upwardor
suddenforwardmotionoftheguide
baroccurringwhenthesawchainnear
theuppertipoftheguidebarcontacts
anyobjectsuchasalogorbranch,or

whenthewoodclosesinandpinches
thesawchaininthecut.Contactinga
foreignobjectinthewoodcanalsore-

sultinlossofchainsawcontrol.

• RotationalKickbackcanoccur

whenthemovingchaincontactsan
objectattheuppertipoftheguide

bar.Thiscontactcancausethe
chaintodigintotheobject,which

stopsthechainforaninstant.The
resultisalightningfast,reverse

reactionwhichkickstheguidebarup
andbacktowardtheoperator.

• Pinch-Kickbackcanoccurwhenthe

thewoodclosesinandpinchesthe
movingsawchaininthecutalong

thetopoftheguidebarandthesaw
chainissuddenlystopped.Thissud-

denstoppingofthechainresultsina

reversalofthechainforceusedto
cutwoodandcausesthesawto

moveintheoppositedirectionofthe

chainrotation.Thesawisdriven
straightbacktowardtheoperator.

• Pull4ncanoccurwhenthemoving

chaincontactsaforeignobjectinthe
woodinthecutalongthebottomof

theguidebarandthesawchainis
suddenlystopped.Thissuddenstop-
pingpullsthesawforwardandaway

fromtheoperatorandcouldeasily
causetheoperatortolosecontrolof

thesaw.

REDUCETHECHANCEOF

KICKBACK

• Recognizethatkickbackcanhap-

pen.Withabasicunderstandingof
kickback,youcanreducetheele-
mentofsurprisewhichcontributesto

accidents.

• Neverletthemovingchaincontact

anyobjectatthetipoftheguidebar.

• Keeptheworkingareafreefromob-

structionssuchasothertrees,
branches,rocks,fences,stumps,

etc.Eliminateoravoidany
obstructionthatyoursawchaincould
hitwhileyouarecutting.

• Whencuttingabranch,donotletthe

guidebarcontactbranchorotherob-
jectsaroundit.

• Keepsawchainsharpandproperly
tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan

increasethechanceofkickback.Fol-
lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening

andmaintenanceinstructions.Check
tensionatregularintervals,butnever

withtheenginerunning.Makesure
thebarnutsaresecurelytightened.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull
speed.Ifthechainismovingata

slowerspeed,thereisgreater
chanceofkickbackoccurring.

• Useextremecautionwhenre-enter-

ingapreviouscut.

• Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe
tipofthebar(plungecuts).

•Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces
thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor
fallintochain.

• UsetheReduced-KickbackGuide

BarandLow-KickbackChainspeci-

fiedforyoursaw.

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 _eftof the saw

underside ,_

Thumb on \[

Elbow
locked

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 around the

front handlebar, and your left thumb

under the front handlebar. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.

• Positionyourlefthandonthefront
handlebarsoitisinastraightline
withyourrighthandontherear

handlewhenmakingbuckingcuts.
Neverreverserightandlefthand
positionsforanytypeofcutting.

• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-

ancedonbothfeet.

• Donotoverreach.Youcouldbe
drawnorthrownoffbalanceandlose

controlofthesaw.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.It

isdifficulttomaintaincontrolofsaw
aboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACKSAFETY FEATURES

_, WARNING: Tile 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 contact-

ing 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
spread and "in-line" position of the

hands provided by this design work
together to give balance and resis-

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
danger zone on the bar tip. This type

of bar has been demonstrated to sig-
nificantly reduce the number and se-
riousness of kickbacks when tested
in accordance with ANSI B175.1.

Tip Guide Bar

_.f,, Small Radius

Large Radius {_ "_
Tip Guide Bar

• 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
ANS! B175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

_.,,_ longated Guard Link

CHAIN BRAKE

• Chain Brake, designed to stop tile
chain in the event of kickback.

,_&WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU INTHE EVENT OF A KICK-

BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action

which throws the bar and rotating chain

back and up toward the operator. Kick-
back 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 INTOYOUR SAW.
YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY

AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK.

Reduced-kickback guide bars and low-
kickback saw chains reduce tile chance

and magnitude of kickback and are rec-
ommended. Your saw has a low kick-

back chain and bar as original equip-
ment. Repairs on a chain brake should

be made by an authorized Sears Ser-

vice Center. Take your unit to the place

of purchase if purchased from a servic-
ing dealer, or to your nearest Sears Ser-

vice 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.

Contoured Depth Gauge

deflects kickback
force And allows

wood to gradually
ride into Cutter

Thisunitisnotequippedwithananti-
vibrationsystemandisintendedfor
occasionaluseonly.
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasoline
poweredhandtoolscouldcauseblood
vesselornervedamageinthefingers,
hands,andjointsofpeopleproneto

circulationdisordersorabnormalswell-
ings.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhas

beenlinkedtobloodvesseldamagein
otherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occursuchasnumbness,pain,lossof
strength,changeinskincolorortexture,

orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-
brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe

avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users
whooperatepowertoolsonacontinual
andregularbasismustmonitorclosely

theirphysicalconditionandthecondition
ofthistool.

CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe
usedforcommerciallogging,achain

brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-

movedorotherwisedisabledtocom-
plywithFederalOSHARegulationsfor

CommercialLogging.

SPARKARRESTINGSCREEN:Your

sawisequippedwithatemperature

limitingmufflerandsparkarresting
screenwhichmeetstherequirements

ofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443.

AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesof

California,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,
NewJersey,Oregon,andWashington

requirebylawthatmanyinternalcom-
bustionenginestobeequippedwitha

sparkarrestingscreen.Ifyouoperate
achainsawinastateorlocalewhere

suchregulationsexist,youarelegally

responsibleformaintainingtheoperat-
ingconditionoftheseparts.Failureto

dosoisaviolationofthelaw.Referto

theCustomerResponsibilitieschartin

theMAINTENANCEsection.

STANDARDS:Thischainsawislisted
byUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.inac-

cordancewithAmericanNationalStan-
dardsforGasoline-PoweredChain

SawsSafetyRequirements(ANSI
B175.1-2000).

,t%

all.WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.
Model 358.351800

• Chain saw (fully assembled)

• Chain adjustment tool (bar tool)

• 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.

KNOWYOURCHAINSAW

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 ref-

erence.

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch Choke/

Chain Muffler Lever

Bar Bar Oil Fill Cap
Sprocket

Hole

Starter Housing

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throttle

Lockout Direction

Rear

X., of Travel

X_ Chain Chain

Handle

CRi:IFTSI4RN"

Idle

Primer Bulb

Throttle Clutch Cover
Trigger Bar Nuts

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

the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTi-LE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTFLE 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 pull-

ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLELEVER 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 Guide Bar
Catcher

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
frequently. See CHAINTENSION under

the MAINTENANCE section.
,_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.

7

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

_'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 at-

tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assis-

tance 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 ft. oz.).

Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and

chain. Too little oil will cause overheat-
ing 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 opera-

tion. 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.

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en-
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with

1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included
with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of
oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-

tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.

When mixing fuel follow the instruc-
tions printed on the oil container. Once

oil is added to the gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat-
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage for 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-

gine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. Never use engine or car-

buretor cleaner products in the fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

See the STORAGE section for additional

information

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.
_IWARNING: 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 tile throttle trigger.

• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.

STARTING POSITION

• To start the engine, bold tile saw

firmly on the ground as illustrated.

Make sure the chain is free to turn

without contacting any object.

Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand
on Front

Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

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 han-

dle and let the rope rewind slowly.

Forcoldweatherstarting,starttheunit
atFULLCHOKE;allowtheengineto
warmupbeforesqueezingthethrottle
trigger.

NOTE:Donotattempttocutmaterial
withthechoke/fastidleleverintheFULL

CHOKEposition.

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.

IGNITION

SWITCH

ON

STOP

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.

2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times
with your right hand. Then, pro-

ceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-

ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pull-
ing and immediately proceed to the next

step.

5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

6. Pull the starter rope sharply with
your right hand until the engine

starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approxi-

mately 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.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply with
your right hand until the 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 ex-

cess 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 start-

er rope handle many times depending

on how badly the unit is flooded. If en-

gine 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 near-

est 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.

9

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control

CAUTION: The chain brake must be

checked several times daily. The en-
gine 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.

Inertia activating function control

,I_WARNING: When performing

the following procedure, the engine
must be turned off.

Grip the rear handle with your right hand
and the front handle with your left hand.

Hold the chain saw approximately 14
inches (35 cm) above a stump or other
wooden surface. Release your grip on
the front handle and use the weight of
the saw to let the top of the guide bar

fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump,

the brake should activate.
OPERATING TIPS

• Check chain tension before first use

and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE
section.

• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-

tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a

foreign object. Inspect the saw and
repair or replace parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.

Even a small amount of dirt will quickly
dull a chain and thus increase the

possibility of kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs us-

ing the following techniques to get
the "feel" of using your saw before

you begin a major sawing operation.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
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. Ifyou run the saw
at full throttle without a cutting load,

unnecessary wear can occur to the

chain, bar, and engine. To maxi-

mize 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
Ai_WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cut-

ting 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 ale 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 noti-

fied 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 di-

rection.

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 un-

even 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.

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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 dis-
tance of 2-1/2tree 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.

• After removing the wood from the
notch, make the felling cut on the op-
posite 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 inthe

wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Opening
of felling

? Plan a clear retreat path

(}--_'- Direction of Fall

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FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 h_ches(15 cm) h_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 1/3of 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.

Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches
(5 era) above center of notch.

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Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut ifnecessary

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, widen-

ing 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 tile term used for cutting a

fallen tree to the desired log size.
'd_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.

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• Donotcutinanareawherelogs,
limbs,androotsaretangledsuchas
inablowndownarea.Dragthelogs

intoaclearareabeforecuttingby
pullingoutexposedandclearedlogs

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.

Use a wedge 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.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

• Overcut through 1/3of 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 pinch-

ing. 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 t/3 of the
diameter of the log.

• Finish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

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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: Neverturn saw up-
side down to undercut, The saw can-

not be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the com-

pression side of the log. The compres-
sion side of the log is where the pres-
sure of the log's weight is

concentrated.

Firstcut on compression side of log

Second cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

Using a support stand

2 nd Cut

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LIMBING AND PRUNING

_IWARNING: 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. Al-

lowing 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 posi-
tion 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 cau-

tion 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.

PRUNING

_ILWARNING: 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 1/3of 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.

_Thi_r_ic Second cut_" _ "

Collar tit_

"x_l_ _ Firstcut

/ Pruning technique

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance

except for carburetor adjustments=

Fill in dates as you complete Before After Ever Every Service

regular service Use Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly Dates

Check for damaged/worn parts _,
Check for loose fasteners/parts _'

Check chain tension _'
Check chain sharpness _'
Check guide bar _"

Check fuel mixture level _'
Check guide bar and chain oil _"

Inspect and clean unit & decals _"
Check chain brake _'

Clean guide bar groove _"

Clean air filter _'

Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen _'

Replace spark plug and fuel filter _'

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as

instructed in this manual. Various ad-
justments will need to be made period-

ically 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 STOPposition. Make
sure engine stops; then restart engine

and continue=

• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw iffuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks=

• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.

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

_lk 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 you use and refuel your 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.

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Guide

Bar

Chain Adjustment

Bar Nuts Adjusting Tool

Screw (Bar Tool)

2. Loosen bar nuts until they are
finger tight against the clutch cover.

3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise un-
til chain solidly contacts bottom of

guide bar rail.

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 screw until sag does

not exist.

6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten

bar nuts securely with the bar tool.

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 adjust-
ing screw 1/4 turn counterclock-

wise. Retighten bar nuts.

9. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-

low the guide bar. DO NOT operate

the saw if the chain is loose.

_,WARNING: If the saw is oper-
ated with a loose chain, the chain

could jump offthe guide bar and result
in serious injury.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A

dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-

ENING.
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.

• 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 _ov_

Oil Holes o

• 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.

r-_ File Rail Edges_ [7 I7

and Sides I U I

Square ] ]

Worn Groove Correct Groove

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 de-

cal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL

• See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-

ERATION section.

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