Craftsman 358.35181 User Manual
Operator's Manual
2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351810 - 18 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p, 27
CRAFTSMAN°
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; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
• 1-800-235-5878 <Hoo,olisted areCentraITime)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545186815 Rev. 1 6/15/08 BRW
Warranty 2 Storage 20
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Tabie 21
Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 23
Operation 7 Parts List 25
Maintenance 14 Spanish 27
Service and Adjustments 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS 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 impossibIe).
This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which are expend-
abIe parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date ffthis product is used
for commercial or rentat purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may aIso have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Scare, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_k WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs ex-
cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-
cause a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tooI, speciaI precautions
must be observed to reduce the risk of
accidents. Careless or improper use of
this toot can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can foi-
tow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this
manual.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection ._ Eye
Snug
""_ I w'tlA_'_ Protection
Fitting _AII, Heavy Duty
Clothing#_'_i_€/Gloves
Safety _-41_[i!_Safety Chaps
• Wear protective gear. Ak,vays 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
OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY
• Donotoperateachainsawwithone
hand.Seriousinjurytotheoperator,
heipers,bystandersoranycombina-
tionofthesepersonsmayresultfrom
one-handedoperation.Achainsaw
isintendedfortwo-handeduse.
• Operatethechainsawonlyinawelt-
ventilatedoutdoorarea.
• Donotoperatesawfromaladderor
inatree.
• Makesurethechainwillnotmake
contactwithanyobjectwhilestarting
theengine.Nevertrytostartthesaw
whentheguidebarisinacut.
• Donotputpressureonthesawat
theendofthecut.Applyingpressure
can cause you to _ose 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. Atways reptace 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
,I_ WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-
nance except carburetor adjustments.
• Have nil 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 handies dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuet 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.
• FoItow 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 shouM 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 att 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 fuet purposes. Wipe up
atl fuel splits before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cooI
in a non-combustible area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly
remove fuet cap and refuel unit.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fueI 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 alI safety ruIes to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
_,_\ _,_ Kickback Path
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
_ILWARNING: Avoid kickback
which can resuIt in serious injury.
Kickback is the backward, upward or
sudden forward motion of the guide
bar occurring when the saw chain near
the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a
foreign object in the wood can also re-
suit in loss of chain saw control
• Rotational Kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper tip of the guide
bar. This 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 can occur when the
the wood ctoses in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along
the top of the guide bar and the saw
chain is suddenly stopped. This sud-
den 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. The saw is driven
straight back toward the operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the moving
chain contacts a foreign object in the
wood in the cut along the bottom of
the guide bar and the saw chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-
ping puils the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily
cause the operator to lose control of
the saw,
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can hap-
pen. With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce the ele-
ment of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
• Never tet the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep the working area free from ob-
structions such as other trees,
branches, rocks, fences, stumps,
etc. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction that your saw chain couId
hit white you are cutting.
• When cutting a branch, do not let the
guide bar contact branch or other ob-
jects around it.
• Keep saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned, A loose or dull chain can
increase the chance of kickback, Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals, but never
with the engine running. Make sure
the bar nuts are securely tightened.
• Begin and continue cutting at futl
speed. If the chain is moving at a
slower speed, there is greater
chance of kickback occurring.
• Use extreme caution when re-enter-
ing a previous cut,
• Do not attempt cuts starting with the
tip of the bar (plunge cuts),
• Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch or
fail into chain,
• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide
Bar and Low-Kickback Chain speci-
fied for your saw,
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 Putl-ln:
• Always begin cutting with the engine
at full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made of ptastic or wood.
Never use metal to ho_d the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumb on
h O,s,de",{
Never reverse hand positions
• A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands will heIp 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 teft thumb
under the front handlebar. Keep your
ieff arm straight with the elbow locked,
• Positionyourlefthandonthefront
handtebarsoitisinastraighttine
withyourrighthandontherear
handlewhenmakingbuckingcuts.
Neverreverserightandlefthand
positionsforanytypeofcutting.
• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-
ancedonbothfeet.
• Donotoverreach.Youcouidbe
drawnorthrownoffbalanceandlose
controlofthesaw.
• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight,tt
isdifficuIttomaintaincontrolofsaw
aboveshoulderheight.
KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES
WARNING:Thefollowingfea-
turesareincludedonyoursawtohelp
reducethehazardofkickback;however,
suchfeatureswitlnottotaityeliminate
thisdanger.Donotretyonlyonsafety
devices.Foltowatlsafetyrulestohetp
avoidkickbackandotherforceswhich
canresultinseriousinjury.
• FrontHandGuard,designedtoreduce
thechanceofyourlefthandcontact-
ingthechainifyourhandslipsoffthe
fronthandlebar.
• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars,
designedwithdistancebetweenhan-
dlesand"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 smatl 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
_& SmaII Radius
Large Radius _ "_
Tip Guide Bar
• Low-Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sampie of chain saws below 3.8 cu-
bic inch displacement specified in
ANSi B175.1.
Low-Kickback Chain
_._ longated Guard Link
CHAIN BRAKE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.
_0&WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE 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 aIIowing 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 iNTO YOUR SAW.
YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY
AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK.
Reduced-kickback guide bars and Jow-
kickback saw chains reduce the chance
and magnitude of kickback and are rec-
ommended. Your saw has a tow 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 Iightning 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
This unit is not equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. 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 toss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue tile use of this toot
and seek medical attention. An anti-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: If this saw is to be
used for commercial logging, a chain
brake is required and shall not be re-
moved or otherwise disabled to com-
pty with Federal OSHA Regutations for
Commercial Logging.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: 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
Catifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal com-
bustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen. If you operate
a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat-
ing condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to
the Customer Responsibilities chart in
the MAINTENANCE section.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is tisted
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac-
cordance with American National Stan-
dards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175,1-2000).
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,_WARNING: Before using chain
saw_ ensure a_t fasteners are secure,
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.351810
• Chain saw (fully assembled)
• 2-cycle engine oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
tf you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, please calt
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fueI 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 assembIed; no
assembly is necessary.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the ittustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controis and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
e_'ence,
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch Choke!
Chain Muffler Lever
CRAFTSMAN°
Bar Bar Oil Fill Cap
Sprocket
Hote
Cylinder Cover
Throttle X_ Chain } Chain
Lockout Direction
Starter Housing Fuet Mix FiIICap
Rear
Handle
CRAFTSMAN °
Primer Bulb
of Travel
Throttle Clutch Cover
Trigger Adjusting Wheel
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THRO'I-rLE TRIGGER
The THROT[LE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THRO'TrLE LOCK-OUT
The THRO'F[LE 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 IDLE LEVER 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.
Guide Bar
Bar Catcher
Knob
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 normaI for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw, See CHAIN TENSION under the
MAINTENANCE section,
,I_WARNING: Ifthe saw is oper-
ated with a loose chain, the chain
could jump off the guide bar and result
in serious injury to the operator and/or
damage the chain making it unusable.
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
_ll, WARNING: Muffter is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffIer or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
_LWARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin, tf 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 can 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
Iubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fiIt the bar oil tank when you
fill the fueI tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil win 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 oit
is not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oiI until you are aMe 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. Atways fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuet tank.
FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unteaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasotine must be mixed with a good
quatity synthetic 2-cycIe air-cooIed en-
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and
oit at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with
1 gailon 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 wiit cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel fottow the instruc-
tions printed on the oil container. Once
oil is added to the gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuet is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat-
ing to fueI before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-
blended fueis (called gasohol or using
ethanot 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 cteaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur,
See the STORAGE section for additionai
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.
_ WARNING: 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 the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as iitustrated.
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
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