Craftsman 358.351810 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSMHN
2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351810 - 18 In. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Español, p. 27
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product;
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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.
545186815 Rev. 1 6/15/08 BRW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty 2 Storage 20
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 21
Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 23
Operation 7 Parts List 25
Maintenance 14 Spanish 27
Service and Adjustments 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW
When used and maintained according to ftie operator's manual, if this 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 on!y 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
SAFETY RULES
A 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 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
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety Mij Safety Chaps
Shoes
Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-stip
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
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 lengfri. 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.
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 wellventilated 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 com pletely 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
k WARNING; Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte
nance except carburetor adjustments.
• Have ail 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, dean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
lightened.
• Nonconforming replacement compo
nente 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 dean for better
and safer performance.
• Foilow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
• Check for damaged parts. Before fijrther 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 boked-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 a!i 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
ail fuel spiils 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 refue! unit.
• Empty the fijei tank before storing or
transporting the unit Use up fuel ieft in
the carburetor by starting the engine
and tetting it run until it stops.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open fiâmes from water
heaters, eiectric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAÎNST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
aWARNING: Avoid kickback
which can result 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 doses in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a
foreign object in the wood can also re
sult 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 closes 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.
• Puli-ln 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 pulls 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 let 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 could
hit while 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 mnning. Make sure
the bar nuts are securely tightened,
• Begin and continue cutting at full
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 Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the engine
at full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumb on
underside
of handleb:
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.
• Position your left hand on the front
handiebar so it is in a straight !ine
with your right hand on the rear
handle when m aking bucking cuts.
Never reverse right and left hand
positions for any type of cutting.
• Stand with your weight evenly bal
anced on both feet.
• Do not overreach. You could be
drawn or thrown off balance and lose
control of the saw.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height,
KiCKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
^ WARNING; The 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.
Smail Radius
Tip Guide Bar
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 displacem ent specified in
ANSI B175.1,
Low-Kickback Chain
j. Eiongated Guard Link
\ allows
^ wood to gradually
Contoured Depth Gauge
deflects kickback
ride into Cutter
CHAIN BRAKE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.
^WARNING: we do no t rep
resen t 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 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 INTO YOUR SAW.
YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY
AND CAREFULLY TO AVOfD KICKBACK.
Reduced-kickback guide bars and iowkickback saw chains reduce the 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
couid result in serious injury. Do not
reiy exclusively upon devices built into
your saw.
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 biood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swell
ings. Proîonged use in coîd weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people, if symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vi
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a 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 compiy with Federal OSHA Regulations 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.
Ail U.S, forest land and the states of
Caiifornia, 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 listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac
cordance with American National Stan
dards for Gasoiine-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175,1-2000).
ASSEMBLY
^WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure al fasteners are secure,
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing 1st.
Mode! 358.351810
• Chain saw (fully assembled)
• 2-cycle engine oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, please cal!
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fue! 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/fue! residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit,
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled; no
assembly is necessary.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
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.
Throttle
Lockout
Rear \
Handle
Front Hand Guard
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Fast idle
Lever
Throttle Clutch Cover
Trigger Adjusting Wheel
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER confrols en
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE 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 idie are set by pull
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to
the lill extent for cold starting or after
relieling. 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
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 normal 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.
A WARNING: If the 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.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
^ 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.
A WARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this m anual 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 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil wiil 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 fuei tank.
FUELING ENGINE
A 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 m ixing 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 ftiis con
tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil.
These oils wiil cause engine damage.
When m ixing fuel follow the instruc
tions printed on the oil container. Once
oil is added to the gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuei is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcoholblended 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.
A 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 illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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