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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMANo
2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.352162 - 16 in. Bar
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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
WARNING: o
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 _.o_.,_°do,o_°_,_m°)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087304 01/13/98
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Warranty 2 Storage 16
SafetyRules 2 TroubleShootingChart 17
Assembly 5 PartsList 19
Operation 6 Spanish 22
Maintenance 11 Parts& Ordering Back
ServiceandAdjustments 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS
CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricatedand tuned up according to the owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free ofcharge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark piug and air filter, which are
expendable parts, and become worn during normal use.
if this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears_ Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire when making _epairs except
for carburetor adjustments. Because a
Chainsaw isa high-speed woodcutting
tool, careless or improper use ofthis
tool can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-
ereting instructionsfound in this
manual.
Hearing _ _ SafetyHat
Protection_ mh'--. Eye
Snug _...=_
Firing -_--_ HeavyDuty
C_othing#hF_r_l_T _/" Gloves
. sS_..,_ _._ SafetyChaps
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steal-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fittingclothing; heavy-
t_r"-- Protection
=llalll_
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) toprotect your
headng. Regutar users should have
hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shqulder length.
• Keep all pads of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
• Keep chitdren, bystanders, and ahi-
mais 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
if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Youmust be in good
physical condition and mentalJy alert,
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating.
• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially _fyou are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Sed-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may resuff from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoorarea.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to startthe saw
when the guide bar isin a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before settingsaw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-
hind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Haveall chainsawserviceperformed
bya qualifiedservicedealerexcept
theitemslistedinthe maintenance
sectionofthismanual:
• Makecertainthesawchainstops
movingwhenthe throttletriggeris re*
leased.For correction,referto =Car-
buretorAdjustments."
• Keepthe handlesdry,clean,andfree
from oilorfuel mixture.
• Keep capsandfasteners securely
• tightened.
UseonlyCraftsmanaccessoriesand
replacementpartsas recommended.
Nevermodify yoursaw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources ofspanksorflame
in areas where fuel ismixed 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.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leaves_straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unitand fuel in a coot, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electdc
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and otherforces which can
result in sedous injury.
'_ .i_,_j_./t. KickbackPath
AvoidObstructions
Clear The 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 is a 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 kickback can happen.
W'dha bask_understandingof kickback,
you can reduce the element ofsurprise
which contributesto accident_
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tipof 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
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increase the chance of kickback. Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions.Check
tension at regular intervals,but never
with engine running. Make sure bar
° clamp nuts are securely tightened.
Begin and continue cutting, at full
speed, If the chain is movingat a
slower speed, there is greater chance
of kickback occurring.
• Use extreme caution when reentering
a cuL
tip of the bar (plunge cuts);
da not attempt cuts starting with the
Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch or fall
intochain.
• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremeJy aware of situationsor
obsbuctions 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 saw as bar isw_:trewn
from an undercut when bucking°
Avoid Pull*In:
° Always begin cutting with the engine
at ful/speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made ofplastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTRQL
Statldtothe leftofthesaw
keepyour body from beingin a direct
line withthe cuttingchain.
• Standwithyour weightevenlybal-
anced onboth feet.
• DOnotoverreach.Youcouldbe drawn
orthrown offbalanceandlose control.
- Do not cutabove shoulderheight.Itis
difficultto maintain controlofsaw
above shoulderheight.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: Thefollowing features are
includedonyoursawtohelpreduce
hazardofkickback;however,suchfea-
tureswillnottotallyaiiminatethisdan-
get. Donotrely onlyonsafetydevices.
• Handguard:designedtoreducethe
chanceofyour left handcontacting
thechain ifyour handslipsoffthe
fronthandlebar.
• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars:
designedwithdistancebetweenhan-
diesand =in-line"witheachother.The
spreadand tin-line" posRionofthe
handsprovidedby this designwork
togetherto givebalanceand resis-
tancein controllingthepivotofthe
saw backtowardtheoperatorifkick-
backoccurs.
• Reduced-_ckbackGuideBar:de-
signedwitha small radiustipwhich
reducesthe size ofthe kickbackdan-
dgerzone.Thistype bar hasbeen
emonstratadto sign_canti'yreduce
thenumberand seriousnessofkick-
backswhentestedinaccordance with
ANSI B175.I.
ofhand
Thumbon _
unders_d_
_,_j_ Small Radius
Large Radius {
Tip Guide Bar
EJbow • Low-KickbackChain:has met kickback
Tip Guide Bar
locked performancerequirementswhentested
Neverreversehandpositions, ona representativesampleofchain
, A good,firm griponthesawwithboth sawsbelow3.8cubicinch
han_ willhelpyoumaintaincontrol, displacementspecifiedinANSIB175.1.
Dont let go.Grip therearhandlewith Low-K_ckbackChain
yourrighthand whetheryouare dght ContouredDepthGauge
orleft handed.Wrapthefingers of ,,-,_ _'J J ElongatedGuardLink
your left hand overand aroundthe p"'="._"-"- DeftsctsKickback
front handlebar,and your leftthumb _ _._ ForceAndAllows
underthefront handlebar.Keepyour _ _,,_ Wood.ToGra_uaJly
leftarmstraightwith theelbowlocked. _ RioeIntoCuttar
Position yourleft hand on thefront SAFETY NOTICE: Exposureto
handlebar soit is in a straight linewith vibrations throughprolonged use of
yourfight hand on the rear handle gasolinepowered handtoolscould
when making bucking cuts. Stand cause blood vessel or nervedamage in
slightlyto the left aide of the saw to thefingers,hands_andjoints of people
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prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
• cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occursuch as
numbness, pare, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints.
discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must closely monitor their physical
condition and the conditionof this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE If this saw is to be used
for commercial logging, you must order
and installa chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging. Contact your Sears
Service Center or call 1-800235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: 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
Califomia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal
combustion engines be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate a
chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exLst,you are legally
responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to Customer Responsibilities
chart in the MAINTENANCEsection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSi
B175.1-1991).
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CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.352162
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Bar toot
• Chain
• Carrying Case
• Gloves
- Gas Can
• Bar & Chain Lube
,2-cycle engine oil
• Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
• If you need assistance orflnd 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 unithas 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 isfully assembled; no
assembly is necessary,
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KNOWYOURSAW
READTHISOPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
BarTool FrontHandle
Chin
CRRFTSMRN"
BarOilFillCap Housing
Cylinder Cover
Fast Jdle
Adjus,ng
Screw
Throttle Choke
Trigger Knob Bar Clamp Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP Switch isused to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger controls.engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The threttie lockout must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trig-
ger. This feature prevents you from ac-
cidentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The fast idle lock holds the throttle trig-
ger in the starting position. Activate the
fast idle lock by pressing the throttle
lockoutand squeezing the throttle trig-
ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,
tess the fast idle lock. Release the
Catcher
throttle lockout and trigger while holding
the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The Choke Knob activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine
during coJdstarting.
PRIMER BULB
The Primer Bulb circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAINTENSION
Itis normalfor a newchaintostretch
duringfirst30 minutesof operation.You
shouldcheck yourchaintensionfre-
qsuentiy.See ChainTensionunderthe
erviceandAdjustments section.
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StarterRope
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
p,
ON/STOP
Chain
Direction
'ofTravel