Craftsman 358352681 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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2.6 cu. in./42cc 2'Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.352681

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- 18 in. Bar

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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

• 1-800-235-5878 I.ou.s,,.,oda,oOon,.o,_,mo_

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

53008729603/02/98

Warranty 2 Storage !6

SafetyRules 2 Trouble ShootingChart 17
Assembly 5 PartsList 19
Operation 6 Spanish 22
Maintenance 11 Parts& Ordering Back

Service andAdjustments 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 operator's manual, Sears
wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in materiat or workmanship.

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

Ifthis Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for onty
90 days from the date of purchase. Ifthis Chain Saw is used for rental purposes,

this warranty applies for only 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, IL 60179

WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plug wire when making repairs except
for carburetor adjustments, Because a
chain saw is a high.speed woodoutting

too_,careless or improper use of this

tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users whounderstand and can foIlow

the safetyrules, precautions, and oper-
ating instructions found in thismanual. "

Heating _ _ SafetyHat .

Protectbn_ .I. _ Eye

Snug i_r"--- Protection
Fitting -----._ HeavyDuty "

Clothing ,_ Gloves

Sho_sSafety ,f. Safety Chaps

mAIIll

• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-

s!ip 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
ptugs or mufflers) to protect your

hearing. Regular users should have
hearing checked regularly as chain

saw noise can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.

• Keep all parts of your body away from

the chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals 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 sew

when you are fatigued, ill, 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
ctear work area, secure footing, and

especially ifyou are felling a tree, a
retreat path.

2

OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended for &vo-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 Iose control
when the cut is completed.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

• Hand carry saw onty when engine is

stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-

hind you; guide bar preferably cow

ered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed
by a quatifiedservice dealer except

the items listed in the maintenance

section of this manual

• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throtIle trigger is re-

leased. For correction, refer to "Car-
buretor Adjustments.*

• Keep the handles dry,clean, and free
from oi_or 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.

° Eliminate al! sources ofsparks or 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 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°combustibJe area, not on dry

leaves, straw, paper, etc. SIowty 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, electric
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.

"_ _ KickbackPath

AvoidObstructions

ClearThe Working Area

WAR NIN G' 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 isa 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 understat_ding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise

which contributesto 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 couldhit while cutting.

• Keep saw chain sharp and prdperly

tensioned, A loose or dull chain can

increasethechanceofkickback.FoF
lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening

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

acut.
Do not attempt cuts starting with the

i tip of the bar

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 tog at a
time.

• Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawn
from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the eng!ne

at fult speed and the saw housing
ag2inst wood.

• Use wedges made of p/astie or wood,

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTRO_

Standto the leftof the saw

Thumb on '_/ , A
underside _,_, ",'_L,._I

of handlebar "tj _._,'/_

(plunge cuts).

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

• Stand w_thyour weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.

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

• Do not cut above shoulder height, It 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 wi/l not totally etiminate this dan-
ger. Do not rely only or_safety devices.

• Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting
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 controllingthe pivot of the
saw back toward the operator If kick-

back occurs,

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
signed with a smal! 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,

SmallRadius

r .._ _'_ 13pGuideBar

Neverreverse hand positions

• A good firm grip on the saw w_th beth
hands will heip you maintain control.

Don t Iet go. Grip the rear handle with

your right hand whether you are right

or [eft 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
handlebar so it is in a straight line with

your right hand on the rear handIe
when making bucking cuts, Stand

slightly to the left side of the saw to

e adtusf"

TipGuideBar _ j/

• Low-Kickback Chaini has met kickback
performance requirements when tested

on a representative sample of chain
saws below 3.8 cubic inch

displacement specked in ANSI Bt75.1.

Low-KickbackChain

ContouredDepth Gauge

,_..,,_m,._ E}ongatedGuardLink

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to

vibrations through prolonged use of

gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in

the fingers, hands, and joints of people

4

DeflectsKickback

ForceAndA]_lows

WoodToGradually

Rideinto Gutter

proneto circulation disorders or

abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in

cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy

people, tf symptoms occur such as
numbness pa_n loss of strength,

change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An

anti-vibration system does not
guaranteethe a,_oidance of these

problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis

must ctoseiy monitor their physical

condition and the condition of this tool.

CHAIN BRAKE If this saw is to be used
for commercla_ logging, you must order

and install a chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA F{egulationsfor Com-
mercial Logging. Contact your Sears

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

equipped with a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screer_
which meets the requirements of

California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of

California, idaho, Maine, Minr_esota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many intema_
combustion engines be equipped with a

spark arrestor screen. I_you operate a
Chain saw in a state or locale where

such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts,

Fa{lure 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 358.352681

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar tool

• Chain

• Carrying Case

• Gloves

• Gas Can

° Bar & Chain Lube

° 2-cycle engine oif

• Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

• if you need assistance or find that
parts are missing or damaged, please

calt 1-800-235-5878.

NOTE: it is normal to hear the fue! tilter
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.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR CHNN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize

yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference,

B_ Toot HandGuard,-,.._"_ l_r°; HandFe

I_===== U"_ k" Starter Rope

-1 I/t I",,.t",,,_ switch

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CRAFTSM N"

Bar OilFillCap Housing FuelMix Fill Cap

CylinderCover r _-,.

Throttle Lock _ / /" _ . |_ / , .

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Handle_,J-E:L-,/_T__lcL_ / ___qlk

Throttle Choke. Chain BarClamp Nuts
Tdgger Knob uarClamp Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP Switch is used to stop
the engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger 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 lock by pressing the throttle

lockout and squeezing the throttle trig-

ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,
p_e_sthe last tdle lock. Release the

throttle lockout and trigger while holding
the fast idle lock button,

CHOKE KNOB

The Choke Knob activates the choke to

provide additionaI fuel to the engine
during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The Primer Bulb cirCulatesfuel to the

carburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for & 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 sure to read the fuel

handling information in the safety rules
section of this manual before you begin.

if you do not understand the fuel han-
dling information do not attempt to fuel

your unit. Seek help from someone that
does understand the information or call

the customer assistance help line at

1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain citer provides continuous lu-
brication 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.).

For maximum guide bar and chain life,

we recommend you use Craftsman

chain saw bar oil. if Craftsman bar oil is

net 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 fuel tank.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline, Before operation,

gasoline must be mixed with a good

quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine 0il. We
recommend Craftsman.brand oil, Mix

gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A

40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3:2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USEautomotive oil

or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel foltow 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

reiating to fuel before fueling your unit.

lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See STORAGEinstruc-

tions for addltJonal information.
Never use engine orcarburetor c_eaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

See the STORAGE section for addit{onal
information.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• Move On/Step 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 oii tank with bar oil
, Move On/Stop switch to ON.

PrimerBulb

Switch

CHOKEPO_ITIONS

| Off Full

• Actuate choke by pulling choke knob
fully out.

° Prime engine by slowly pressing prim-

er bulb six times,

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

right foot through rear handle.

Starter RopeHandle

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcoho_blended
fuels (calted gasohof or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture 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 sys-
tem should be emptied before storage for
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start theengine and let it rununtit the fuel

FootThrou hRear Handle

Right

• Set fast idle by depressing the throttle
lock with your right hand, Then,
squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

your thumb, press the fast idle lock
down and hold. Next, release the
throttle trigger.

• f30 NOT squeeze throttle trigger dur-

ing starting; otherwise, it will bb nec-

essary to reset the fast idle lock.

NOTE; when pulling the starter rope,
do not use the full extent of the rope.
Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold

handle. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Pull starter rope handle firmly and
quickly with your fight hand until the

engine attempts to start, but no more
than 5 pulis. 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 idle.

• 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

DO NOT use the choke to start a warm
engine or flooding and hard starting

may occur.
o 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 fight foot
through rear handle.

, Pull 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 ffit has not
started after 10 pulis. Flooded engines

can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:

• Engage the fast idle lock,

• Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
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,

. Pull starter rope handle until engine

starts.

• Starting could require many pulis de-
pending on how badly the unit is
flooded. If engine still fails to start, re-

fer to the TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or
call 1-800-235-8878.

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 if the chain strikes a for-

eign object, inspect the saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.

. Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.

Even a smallamount of dirtwill 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 ffeeI" 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 tog.

Keep the engine at full speed the

i entire you are cutting.

• Release the throttle trigger as soon

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall white cutting

causing serious injury. Do not cut near
buildings or electrical wires ifyou do not

knowthe 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

• Clear the work area. You need a clear

• Study the natural conditions that can

time

Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.

as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at

full throttle without a cuttingload,

unnecessary wear can occur.

• To avoid losing oontrot when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on

sat,' at end of cut.

, Stop engine before settingsaw down.

in advance,

area all around th_ tree so you can
have secure footing.

cause the tree to fall in a particular
direction. These conditionsinclude:

• The wind direction and speed.

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

uneven or sloping terrain. Use a

plumborleveitodeterminethedi-
rectionoftreelean.

Weightandbranchesononeside.
Surroundingtreesandobstacles.

• Lookfordecayandrot.Ifthetrunkis
rotted,itcansnapandfalltowardthe

operator.

• Make sure there is enough room for
the tree to fall Maintain a distance of

2-1/2tree lengths from the nearest
person or other objects. Engine noise

can drown out a warning tail

• Remove dirt, stones, toose bark,
halts, staples, and wire from the tree

where cuts are to be made.

_"_. Plana clear retreatpath

"_-eb- .,,,,,_- Direction of Fall

45° ..,

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method is used to feII large
trees, A notch is cut on the side of the

tree in the desired direction of fall. After

a feliing cut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in
the direction of the notch.

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

NOTCH OUT 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 of wood from tree.

Fina!cuthere

Firstcut

-\

Hinge

. After removing the wood, make the

felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch, This is done by making a cut

about two inches higher than the cen-
ter of the notch. This wiil leave

enough uncut wood between the felt-
ing cut and the notch to form a hinge.

This hinge will help prevent the tree

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut when

necessary to controlthe direction of fall,

To avoid kickback and chain damage,

use wood or ptastic wedges, but never
steel or iron wedges.

• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready
to fall: cracking sounds, widening of
the fetiing cut, or movement in the up-

per branches,

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, arid get away quickly on your

planned retreat path.

• Be extremely cautioL_swith partially
fallen trees that may be poorly sup-

ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pult

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
BBUCKING)

ucking is the term used for cutting a

fallen tree to the desired log size,
WARNING: Do not stand on the log

being cut. Any portion can roll causing

loss of footing and control. Do not stand
downhill of the tog 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 altow another person to hold
the log while cuttingand never hold

the log with your leg or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs,

limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logs
into a clear area before cutting them.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don't try to force it out.
You can lose control of the saw result-

ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic

in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on
stump and helps

contro_ fall

Opening of
felling cut

orwood into the cut until the saw can be

removed easily. Restart saw end carefully
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.

Use awedge to removepinchedsaw

Using a log

for support

2nd (

1stCut

1stCut

"TurnsawOFFand use a p_astioor
woodenwedgeto force cutopen.

OvercuttIng begins on the top side of
the leg with the bottom of the saw

against the log, When overcutting use
light downward pressure.

OverCutting 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.

Always make your first cut on the

compression side of the log.

Firstcut on compression sfde of log

Secondcut which can cause you to lose your bal-

_' ance or control of the saw.

Firstcut on compression sideof log you off balance. Use extreme caution

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT when cutting small size limbs.

• Overout through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be alert for sprlngback. Watch out for
the log. branches that are bent or under pros-

• Roll the logover and finish with a sac- sure. Avoid being struck by the

end overcut, branch or the saw when the tension {n

• Watch for logs with a compresion the wood fibers is released.
side, See illustrationabove for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the

logswith a compression side. way to avoid tr;pping over them.

SUCKING USING A LOG OR

SUPPORT STAND

• Remember your first cut is always on

• Your flrst cut shOUldextend 1/3of the

• Finish with your second cut,

Usinga_ ndCut

LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to

pTafforms, a log, or in any position

2ndCut

the compression side ofthe leg. (Re-

fer to the illustrationbelow for your
first and second cut).

diameter of the tog.

2ndCut

limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Watch out for springpoles,
Springpoles are smaII size limbs

which can whip toward you, or pull

t0

LIMBING branches are higher than your shoul-

• Limb a tree onty after it is cut down. der. Get a professional to do the job.

• Leave the larger limbs underneath the • Make your first cut 1/3of the way
felled tree to support the tree as you through the bottom of the limb,

work. - Next make a second cut all the way

• Start at the base of the foiled tree and through the limb.
work toward the top, cutting branches • Finish the pruning operation by using

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 smait

and freeiy hanging limbs. Undercut-
tingcould cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.

PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

shoulder height or below. Do not cut if

an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the

trunk of the tree,

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every]
regular service Use Use 5 hrs.

Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts

Check chain tension

Check chainsharpness

Check guide bar
Clean unit & labels

Clean air filter
Cfean/fnspect spark arrestor

screen & inspect muffler
Replace spark plug

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Every] Yearly

25 hrs.

Service

Dates

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty onthis unit does not cov-

eritemsthathavebeen subjectedto

• operatorabuseornegligence.To re-
ceivefull valuefromthewarranty,the

operatormustmaintainunitas instruct-
edinthismanual. Variousadjustments
willneed to bemadeperiodicallyto

properlymaintainyourunit.

• Once a year,replacethesparkplug,

air filterelement,andcheck guidebar
and chainfor wear.A newsparkplug
and airfilterelementassures proper

air-fuelmixtureand heipsyourengTne

.run better and last longer.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments,

LUBRICATION

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S r "" 2 BarOil

Be'°c'e'^" FillCap

1 Us_
2 Use Craftsmancha;nsaw baroil

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Replacement of damaged/worn parts
should be referred to your Sears Ser-

vice Center.

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-

gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.

• On!Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.

Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.

o Fuet Tank - Do not use saw iffuel

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oii tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Bar Clamp Nut

• Chain

- Muffler

• Cylinder Shield

• Air Fitter

• Clutch Drum/Sprocket

• Handle Screws

• Vibration Mounts

• Starter Housing

• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION

° Use the screwdriver end of the bar

tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist The

cha;n shoutd rotate freely

BarTool

BarClampNuts
° Loosen bar ciamp nuts until they are

finger tight against the bar clamp.

° Turn adjusting screw clockwise until

chain barely touches the bottom of

guide bar

Adjusting /

Screw

Adjusting Screw - t/4 Turn

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

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

° While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten

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

t

Clamp _ b_.

• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar

• If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
SIightlyloosen bar cTampnuts and

turnadjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-

clock'wise_ Retighten bar clamp nuts.

° If chain is too loose, it wilt sag befow

the guide bar. DO NOT operate the

saw ifthe chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
duff 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

maTntenanee:

• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle

• Saw has to be forced through the cut

° Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain
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 OnlStop 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.

RemoveSawdustFrom iJ -

GuideBar Grc_,_

V Sprocket Hole

• Using bar tool. roll chain around guide
bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.

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