Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR User Manual

Operator's Manual

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2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.352680 - 18 in. Bar

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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 pro, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-087030 07/0"_/97

Warranty 2 Storage 16
Safety Rules 2 Trouble Shooting Chart 17

Assembly 5 Parts List 19

Operation 6 Spanish 22

Maintenance 11 Parts & Ordering Back
Service and Adjustments 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, lubricated and tuned up according to the owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter,which are
expendable parts, and become worn during normat use.

Ifthis Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for 30 clays from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATicS.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plugwire whenmakingrepairsexcept
forcarburetoradjustments.Because a
chainsaw is a high-speed woodcutting

tool,carelessorimproper use ofthis

toolcan cause seriousinjury.

PLAN AHEAD

duty, non-slipgloves; eyeprotection
suchasnon-fogging,vented goggles
orface screen;an approvedsafety

hard hat;and sound barriers(ear

plugsormufflers) toprotect your
hearing.Regularusersshould have

hearingcheckedregularlyas chain
saw noisecan damagehearing.So-

• Restrictthe use ofyour saw toadult curehair above shoulder length.

users who understand and canfollow , Keep all parts ofyour body away from

the safety rules, precautions, andop- the chain when the engine is running.
erating instructions found inthis ° Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

manual, reals at least 30 feet (10 meters)

away from the work area when start-

Snug Protection

Fitting --_-.-_ Heavy Duty

Cfothing Gloves

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Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes j

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=_llllle

, Wear protective gear. Always use

steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-

ing and using the saw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, il!, or upset, 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 operating.
Do not start cutting until you have a

clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a

retreat path.

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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-

handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended 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, 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 start the saw

when the guide bar is in 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 setting saw 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

- Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer except

the items listed in the maintenance

section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-

buretor Adjustments."

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oilor fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securely

tightened.

• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.

Never modify your saw.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.

• Eliminateall sourcesof sparksor flame
in areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-

tainer for aUfuel 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 unit and fuel in a cool, 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 other forces which can
result in serious injury.

_ .,,._/, Kickback Path

Avon Obstructions

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.

With a basic understanding of kickback,

you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of 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 hit while 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 moving at a
slower speed, there is greater chance
of kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when reentering
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 fall
into chain.

• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.

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 saw as 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

Standto theleftofthe saw
Thumbon =

underside

of handlebar

keep _our body from being in a direct
line with the cutting chain.

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.

• Do not overreach. You could be drawn
or thrown off balance and lose control.

• Do not cut above shoulder height, tt is
difficult to maintain control of saw

above shoulder height,

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features are
included on your saw to help reduce

hazard of kickback; however, such fea-
tures will nottotally eliminate this dan-
get. Do not rely only on safety devices.

• Handguard: designed to reduce the

chance ofyour left hand contacting

the chain ifyour hand slips off the
front handlebar.

• Position offront 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 resls-

tance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator ifkick-

back occurs.

- Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
signed with a small radius tip which

reduces the size of the kickback dan-
ger zone. This type bar has been

demonstrated to significantly reduce
the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with

ANSI B175.1.

SmatlRadius
Tip GuideBar

LargeRadius [i

"tipGuide Bar

Elbow

locked

Neverreversehand positions

• A good firm grip on the saw with both
hands will help you mainta n 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

• Low-Kickback Chain: has met kickback
performance requirements when tested

on a representative sample of chain
saws below 3,8 cubic inch

displacement specified in ANSi B175.1.

Low-I_ckback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Deflects Kickback
ForceAnd Allows

Wood ToGradually

_ longated Guard Link

RideInto Cutter

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to

handlebar soitisin a straight line with vibrationsthroughprolonged use of
your right hand on the rear handle gasoline powered hand tools could,

when making bucking cuts. Stand cause blood vessel or nerve damage in

slightlyto the leftside of the sawto the fingers, 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 occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss

of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints
discont nue 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 condition of this tool.

CHAIN BRAKE If this saw is to be used

for commercial logging, you must order
and install a chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-

mercial Logging. Contact your Sears

Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878:
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is

equipped with a temperature timing

mufflerand sparkarresting screen

whichmeetsthe requirementsof
CaliforniaCodes4442 and4443. All

U.S. forestlandand thestatesof

California,Idaho,Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,Oregon,and Washington
requireby lawthatmanyinternal

combustion enginesbe equippedwitha
sparkarrestor screen.Ifyou operatea

chainsaw in astateorlocalewhere
suchregulationsexist,youarelegally

responsiblefor maintainingthe

operatingconditionoftheseparts.
Failureto doso is aviolationof thelaw.

Referto Customer Responsibilities

chartinthe MAINTENANCEsection.
STANDARDS: Thischainsawis listed

by UnderwritersLaboratories,inc.in
accordance withAmericanNational

Standards for Gasoline-PoweredChain

Saws SafetyRequ;rements(ANSI
B175.1-1991).

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CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.

Model 358.352680

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bartool

• Chain

, Carrying Case

• Gloves

• Gas Can

• Bar & Chain Lube

• 2-cycle engine oil
o 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.

KNOWYOURSAW
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERAT-

ING YOUR CHAIN SAW, Compare the illustrationswith your unitto familiarize
yourself withthe location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

rToo, " Hand Guard.---_ A_._. Handle

k S .or.ope

"NL .1

t I.,I I_ /_._ switch

Chain Muffler _ . Pdmer

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel MixFillCap

Cylinder Cover

Fast Idle

Adjusting Chain

Screw Direction

ofTravel

Throttle Choke } Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar

Tdgger Knob Bar Clamp Chain

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

the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER

The throttletrigger controls engine

speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The throttle 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 lockby pressing the throttle
lockout and squeezing the throttle trig-
ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,

press the fast idle lock. Release the

Catcher

throttle lockoutand trigger while holding

the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB

The Choke Knob activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine

during coldstarting.

PRIMER BULB

The Primer Bulbcirculates fuel to the
carburetortoprovidequicker starting,

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during first 30 minutes of operation. You

should check your chain tension fre-
quently. See Chain Tension under the

Service and Adjustments section.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sureto read thefuel
handlinginformationinthesafety rules

sectionofthismanual beforeyoubegin.
If youdonotunderstandthefuel han-

dlinginformationdonotattempttofuel

yourunit.Seekhelpfrom someonethat
does understandthe informationorcall

the customerassistancehelp lineat

1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The chain oiler provides continuous lu-
brication to the chain and guide bar. Be
sure to fill the bar oiltank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl. oz.).

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 untilyou are able to
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output

is automatically metered during opera-
tion, Your saw will use approximately

one tank of bar el! for every tank of fuel
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when

you fill the fuel tank,

.... FUEUNG ENGINE

This engine iscertified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We

recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:i (A

40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing 3.2

ounces of oilwith 1gatlon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause engine

damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the 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

relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See STORAGE instruc-
tions for additionalinformation.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.
See the STORAGEsection for additional

information.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• Move On/Stop switch to STOP.

• If engine does not stop, pull choke
knob out fully.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE

AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

• Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix.

• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.

• Prime engine by slowly pressing prim-

er bulb six times.

• Move OntStop switch to ON.
PrimerBulb

s tch

CHOKE POSITIONS

k_!

I Off Full

• Actuate choke by pulling choke knob
fulfy out.

• Set saw on the ground. Grip front
handle with your left hand and place

right foot through rear handle.

StarterRopeHandle

°.n 22t

IMPORTANT
Experience indicatesthat ak:ohol blended

fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separationand formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel systemof an engine
while in storage.

To avoid engine problems,the fuel sys-
tem should be emptiedbefore storage for •

30 days or longer. Drainthe gas tank,

start the engine and letit run until the fuel

RightFootThroughRearHandle

• Set fast idle by depressing the throttle

lock with your right hand. Then,
squeeze and holdthrottle trigger. With

dYourthumb, press the fast idle lock

own and hold. Next, release the

throttle trigger.
DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger dur-
ing starting; otherwise, it will be nec-

essary to reset the fast idle lock.

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NOTE: When pulling the starter rope,

do not use the full extent ofthe rope.

Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold

handle. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Pull starter rope handle firmly and
quickly with your right hand untilthe

engine attempts to start, but no more
than 5 pulls. Then, push in choke
knob fully. Resume pulling handle un-

til engine starts.

• Above 40°F, allow engine to run for
approximately 5 seconds. Then

squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to idte.

• Below 40 °F, allow engine to warm up
for 30 seconds to 1 minute with choke

at partial position. Push choke knob in
to the OFF position; then squeeze and
release throttle trigger to allow engine

to idle.

• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

DONOT use the choke to start a warm

engine or flooding and hard starting

may occur.

• Move On/Stop switch to ON.

• Set fast idle lock.

• Be sure choke is in the OFF position.

• With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place your right foot

through rear handle.

• Pul!starter rope handle until engine

starts.

• Squeeze and release throttle trigger

to return engine to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not

started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the

following procedure:

• Engage the fast idle lock.

• Verifythat the On/Stop switch is inthe

ON position.

• Push choke knob to the OFF position.

• With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place right foot

through rear handle.

• Pullstarter rope handle until engine

starts.

• Starting could require many pulls de-

pending on how badly the unit is

flooded. If engine still fails to start, re-
fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING chart or

call 1-800-235-5878.

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 ifthe chain strikes a for-

eign objecL Inspect the saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will quick-

ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
bility of kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs using

the following steps. This will help you
get the "feel" of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-

low the engine to reach full speed

before cutting.

• Begin cuttingwith the saw frame

against the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cuffing.

° Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert

only light downward pressure.

• Release the throttle trigger as soon

as the cut is completed, allowing the

engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur.

° To avoid losing control when cut is

complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead

branches which can fall while cutting
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 able to see
well, nor during bad weather such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.

• 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.

• Study the natural conditions that can

cause the tree to fall ina particular
direction. These conditions include:

• The wind direction and speed.

• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to

uneven or sloping terrain. Use a

plumb or level to determine the di-
rection of tree lean.

° Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the

operator.
Make sure there is enough room for

the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of

2.1/2 tree lengths from the nearest
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.

,_ Plana clear retreat path

_,.... ()--=,",==_- Directionof Fall

45° ..

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method isused 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 in
the direction of the notch.

NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the

diameter of the tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom. See

illustration. Once the notch is cut, re-

move the wedge ofwood from tree.

Finalcut here

Firstcut =- /

\

Notch -_.,_

• After removingthe wood,make the
felling cutonthe opposite side ofthe

notch.This isdoneby making a cut

about two inches higher than the cen- or hung in a log,don't try to force it out.
ter of the notch. This will leave You can lose control of the saw result-

enough uncut wood between the fell- ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
ing cut and the notch to form a hinge. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic

This hinge will help prevent the tree
from falling in the wrong direction.

Hingeholdstree on
stumpandhelps

controlfat1

Opening of

felling cut

NOTE: Before felling cutis complete,

use wedges to open the cut when
necessary to control the direction of fall.

To avold 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, widening of

the felling cut, or movement in the up-
per branches.

° As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it

down, and get away quickly on your

planned retreat path.

• Be extremely cautious with partially
fallen trees that may be poorly sup-
ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-

pletely, set the saw aside and pull

down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor. Do not
use your saw to cut down a partially

fallen tree.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a

fallen tree tothe desired log size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log

being cut. Any portion can roll causing

toss 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.

• Do not cut in an area where logs,
limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logs

intoa clear area before cutting them.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: If saw becomes pinched

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orwood into the cut until the saw can be

removed easily. Restart saw and carefulJy
reenter the cut. Do not use a metal

wedge. Do not attempt to restart your

saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Usea wedgeto remove pinchedsaw

"rumsaw OFF and use a plasticor
woodenwedgetoforce 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.

Overcuttlng Undercutting

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: Never turn saw upside

down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.

Usinga log 2nd
for support

1stcut

1stGut

BUCKING USING A LOG OR

SUPPORT STAND

• Remember your first cut isalways on
the compression side of the log. (Re-

fer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut).

• Your first cut should extend 1/3 ofthe
diameter of the log.

• F3nishwith your second cut.

Using a_2 naCut

__lSt Cut

Alwaysmake yourfirst cut onthe
compressionside of the log.

First cut on compression side of log

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to

limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,

Second cut

Firstcut on compressionside of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be atert for springback. Watch out for
the log. branches that are bent or under pres-

• Roll the log over and finish with a sec- sure. Avoid being struck by the
end overcut, branch or the saw when the tension in

• Watch for logs with a compresion the wood fibers is released.

side. See illustration above for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the
logs with a compression side, way to avoid tdpping over them.

platforms, a Iog, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-

ance or control of the saw,
IMPORTANT POINTS

* Watch out for spdngpoles.

Spriogpoles are small size limbs

which can whip toward you, or pull
you offbalance. Use extreme caution

when cutting small size limbs.

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LIMBING

• Limba tree only after it is cut down.

• 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.

• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques de-
scribed in the bucking section.

• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-

ting could cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING; Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FlUin dates as you complete Before After
regular service Use Use

Check for damaged/worn parts

Check for loose fasteners/parts ._,
Check chain tension

Check chain sharpness

Check guide bar
Clean unit & labels

Clean air filter

Clearv'inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler

Replace spark plug

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branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional to do the job.

• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.

• Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.

• Finish the pruning operation by using
an ovemut so that the stump of the

limbprotrudes t to 2 inches from the

trunk of the tree.

i | Secondcut

/ \ 3rd cutI to2in.

t fromtrunkof tree

EveryJEvery

5 hrs.125 hrs. Yearly

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Service

Dates

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyonthis unitdoesnotcov-
er itemsthathavebeen subjectedto

operatorabuseornegligence.Tore-

ceive fullvalue from the warranty,the

operator mustmaintain unit as instruct-
ed inthis manual. Various adjustments

will need to be made periodicallyto
properlymaintain your unit.

• Oncea year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide bar

and chain for wear.A newspark plug
and air filter elementassures proper

air-fuel mixture and helps your engine

run better and lastlonger.

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug
before performingmaintenanceexcept

for carburetoradjustments.

LUBRICATION

1 Bar

S-rocket 2 BarOil "_ I

I Us_
2 Use Craftsman chainsaw bar oil

F,,cap t

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Replacementofdamaged/wornparts
shouldbe referredtoyourSeam Ser-
viceCenter.

NOTE: It isnormalfor a smallamount
ofoil toappear underthe sawafter en-

gine stops.Do notconfusethiswitha
leakingoiltank.

oOn/Stop Switch- EnsureOn/Stop

switchfunctions propedyby moving
theswitchtothe "Stop"position.

Makesure enginestops;then restart
engineandcontinue.

• Fuel Tank- Donot usesaw iffuel

tankshowssignsofdamage orleaks.

• Oil Tank- Donotusesaw ifoil tank

showssignsofdamageor leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

° Bar Clamp Nut

• Chain

• Muffler

• Cylinder Shield

• Nr Filter

• ClutchDrum/Sprocket
° HandleScrews

• VibrationMounts

• Starter Housing
° Handguard

CHECK CHAIN TENSION
° Use thescrewdriver end of the bar

tool to move chainaround guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist.The

chain should rotate freely.

BarTool

Bar Clamp Nuts

• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.

• Turn adjusting screw clockwise until

chain barely touches the bottom of

guide bar.

A iost,ogJ

Adiu_ng Screw - 1/4 rum

• Liftup tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then

turn adjusting screw 1/4turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.

• While liftingtip of guide bar, tighten

bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs,

• Use the screwdriver end of the bar

tool to move chain around guide bar.

° If chain does not rotate, it istoo tight.

Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and

turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

• Ifchain is too loose, it will sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the

saw if the chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder

and cuts slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening requires special

tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional

chain sharpener.

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 oilto bar/chaln.

Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide

bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult,To maintain guide bar:

• Move On/Stop switch to "Stop."

• Remove bar and chain from saw,

• Clean all sawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.

RemoveSawdust From

GuideBarGroo_,_

° Using bar tool, rollchain around guide

bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.

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• Add lubricant to sprocket hole after

each use.

• Burring of guide bar roils isa normal
process of rail wear. Remove these

burrs with a flat file.

• When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file
to restore square edges and sides.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTOR SCREEN
As theunitis used,carbondeposits

builduponthemufflerandspark

arrestorscreen,and mustbe removed
toavoidcreatinga firehazardoraffect-
ing engineperformance.

Replacethe sparkarrestorscreenif
breaksoccur.

sidesSquare

FileEdgesand

WornGroove 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, tf replacement is nec-

essary, use only the guide bar specified

for your saw in the repair parts list or on
the decal located on the chain saw.

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS Muffler

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with Body
a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases the life and

performance of the engine and in-
creases fuel consumption and harmful

emissions. Always clean your air filter

after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op-
eration, whichever comes first. Clean

more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely

cleaned. It is advisable to replace your

air filter with a new one after every 50

hours of operation, or annually, which-

ever comes first. To clean filter:.

• Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

• Remove cylinder cover.
, Remove air filter.

• Clean the air filter using hot soapy
water. Rinse with clean cool water.

Air dry completely before reinstafling.

• Lightly oil air filter before installing to
improve the efficiency of air filter. Use

2-cycle engine og or motor oil (SAE

30). Squeeze excess oilfrom filter.

• Reinstall air filter.

• Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws

(15-20 in-lbs.).

Air Filter Screws

CylinderCover

Cylinder
Cover

CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR SCREEN

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of

operation or annually, whichever comes

first.

• Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cov-
er screws.

• Remove the muffler cover (cover
snaps off muffler body).

• Remove muffler diffuser and spark
arrestor screen assembly. Notice the
orientation of these parts for reassem-

bling.

• Clean the spark arrestor screen with a

wire brush. Replace screen if breaks
are found.

• Replace any broken or cracked muf-

flerpans.

• Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor
screen assembly with round holes

facing up.

• Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws
(7-8 ft-lbs).

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced

each year to ensure the engine starts

easier and runs better. Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.

° Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

• Remove the cylinder cover.

• Pull off the spark plug boot.

• Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

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Muffler Diffuser

MufflerCover

Spark
Arrestor

Muffter

Cover

Screws

/

• Replace with Champion RCJ7Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3'4 inch socket

wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark plug gap Plug Boot
should be .025 in.

• Reinstall the spark plug boot.

• Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 Spark

screws (t5-20 in-lbs). Plug

Cylinder

Cover

CHAIN REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves

when handling chain. The chain is

sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.

It is normal for a new chainto stretchdur-
ing thefirst 15 minutes of operation.You

should recheck your chain tensionfre-

quenfiy and adjustthe chain tension as
required. See Chain Tension section.

• Move On/Stop switch to the Stop
position.

• Replace the old chain when it be-

comes worn or damaged.

• Use only the Low-Kickback replace-
ment chain specified in the repair
parts list. The correct replacement bar

and chain is also specified on a decal
located on the chain saw.

• See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.

• Remove bar clamp nuts.

• Remove bar clamp.

• Remove the old chain.

Bar

Clamp

Cutters Dep_ Gauge

Drive Links

• Place chain over and behind clutch.

• Fit bottom of drive links between teeth
in sprocket nose.

• Fit chain drive linksinto bar groove.

•Putl guide bar forward until chain is
snug in guide bar groove.

, Now, install bar clamp making sure

the adjusting pin ispositioned in the

lower hole in the guide bar.

Lower

Adjusting Guide Bar

Pin

Hole

• install barclampnuts andfinger tight-

enonly.Do nottightenany further at

this point.

, Turn adjusting screw by hand coun-

terclockwise until adjusting pin just

touches the stop.

• Slide guide bar behind clutch drum
until guide bar stops against clutch

drum sprocket.

° Carefully remove new chain from

package. Hold chain with the drive

links as shown.

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CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See "Chain Tension"inMaintenance

section.

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