Craftsman 358352162, 358352160 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMANo

2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.352162 - 16 in. Bar

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

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.

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

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

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).

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,

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.

StarterRope

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

ON/STOP

Chain Direction

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