Craftsman 358362180 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

_ P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A L_

2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.362180 - 18 in. Bar

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol, p. 26

WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

545177366 Rev. 3 5/7/08 BRW

Warranty 2 Storage 18
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 19

Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21
Operation 7 Parts List 23
Maintenance 14 Spanish 26

Service and Adjustments 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, ifthis product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within three (3) years from the date of

purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman out-
let in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty applies for only 1 year from purchase date ifthis product is ever

used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will

NOT pay for:

• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
such as bars, chains, filters or spark plugs.

• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.

• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: Always disconnect

spark plug wire when making repairs ex-
cept for carburetor adjustments. Be-

cause a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, special precautions

must be observed to reduce the risk of

accidents. Careless or improper use of
this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can follow

safety rules, precautions, and operat-
ing instructions found in this manual.

Hearing _ Safety Hat

Protection Eye

Snug
Fitting Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

"_ II,I_ Protection

Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes

• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip
soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty,

non-slip gloves; eye protection such

as non-fogging, vented goggles or
face screen; an approved safety hard

hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Reg-

ular users should have hearing

checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do

not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they

can get caught in moving parts.

• Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals a minimum of 30 feet (10 me-
ters) away from the work area when
starting and using the saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain
saw when you are fatigued, ill, or up-
set, or if you have taken alcohol,

drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally

alert. If you have any condition that

mightbeaggravatedbystrenuous
work,checkwithdoctorbeforeoper-

ating.

• Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,

ifyouarefellingtrees,aplannedre-
treatpath.

OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY

• Donotoperateachainsawwithone
hand.Seriousinjurytotheoperator,

helpers,bystandersoranycombina-
tionofthesepersonsmayresultfrom

one-handedoperation.Achainsaw
isintendedfortwo-handeduse.

•Operatethechainsawonlyinawell-

ventilatedoutdoorarea.

• Donotoperatesawfromaladderor

inatree.

• Makesurethechainwillnotmake
contactwithanyobjectwhilestarting

theengine.Nevertrytostartthesaw
whentheguidebarisinacut.

• Donotputpressureonthesawat
theendofthecut.Applyingpressure
cancauseyoutolosecontrolwhen

thecutiscompleted.

•Stopenginebeforesettingsawdown.

• Handcarrysawonlywhenengineis
stopped.Carrywithmuffleraway

frombody;guidebar&chainproject-
ingbehindyou;guidebarpreferably

coveredwithascabbard.

• Donotoperateachainsawthatis
damaged,improperlyadjusted,or
notcompletelyandsecurelyas-

sembled.Alwaysreplacebar,chain,
handguard,orchainbrakeimmedi-

atelyifitbecomesdamaged,broken
orisotherwiseremoved.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

,_WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-

nance except carburetor adjustments.

• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the

exception of the items listed in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is

released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.

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

• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.

• Nonconforming replacement compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices

may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-

standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sories and replacement parts as rec-

ommended. Never modify your saw.

• Maintain chain saw with care.

• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.

• Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

• Check for damaged parts. Before fur-
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or

other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its

intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting and

any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is

damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Center

unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in the operator's manual.

• When not in use, chain saws should

be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.

• When storing saw, use a scabbard or
carrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame in the areas where fuel is

mixed or poured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up

all fuel spills before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.

• Turn the engine off and let saw cool

in a non-combustible area, not on

dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly

remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in
the carburetor by starting the engine

and letting it run until it stops.

• Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors 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.

%_ _ Kickback

Path

,_WARNING" Avoid kickback
which can result in serious injury.

Kickback is the backward, upward or

sudden forward motion of the guide

bar occurring when the saw chain near

the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or

when the wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a
foreign object in the wood can also re-

sult in loss of chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts an

object at the upper tip of the guide
bar. This contact can cause the

chain to dig into the object, which
stops the chain for an instant. The

result is a lightning fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up

and back toward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the
the wood closes in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along
the top of the guide bar and the saw

chain is suddenly stopped. This sud-
den stopping of the chain results in a

reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to

move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven

straight back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving
chain contacts a foreign object in the

wood in the cut along the bottom of
the guide bar and the saw chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-

ping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily

cause the operator to lose control of
the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can hap-
pen. With a basic understanding of

kickback, you can reduce the ele-
ment of surprise which contributes to

accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact

any object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep the working area free from ob-

structions such as other trees,

branches, rocks, fences, stumps,
etc. Eliminate or avoid any

obstruction that your saw chain could

hit while you are cutting.

• When cutting a branch, do not let the

guide bar contact branch or other ob-
jects around it.

• Keep saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can

increase the chance of kickback. Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening

and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals, but never

with the engine running. Make sure
the bar nuts are securely tightened.

• Begin and continue cutting at full

speed. If the chain is moving at a
slower speed, there is greater
chance of kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when re-enter-
ing a previous cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with the

tip of the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other forces

that could close a cut and pinch or
fall into chain.

• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide
Bar and Low-Kickback Chain speci-

fied for your saw.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or

obstructions that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop

the chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at a

time.

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is

withdrawn from an undercut when

bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the engine

at full speed and the saw housing
against wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left of the saw

underside tl /

. _ 4#S

reduces the size of the kickback

danger zone on the bar tip. This type
of bar has been demonstrated to sig-

nificantly reduce the number and se-
riousness of kickbacks when tested

in accordance with ANSI B175.1.

_ Elbow

\\

locked

Never reverse hand positions

• A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with

your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of

your left hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your left thumb

under the front handlebar. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.

• Position your left hand on the front
handlebar so it is in a straight line

with your right hand on the rear
handle when making bucking cuts.

Never reverse right and left hand
positions for any type of cutting.

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

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

control of the saw.

• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw

above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_,WARNING: The following fea-
tures are included on your saw to help

reduce the hazard of kickback; however,

such features will not totally eliminate
this danger. Do not rely only on safety

devices. Follow all safety rules to help
avoid kickback and other forces which

can result in serious injury.

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce
the chance of your left hand contact-

ing the chain if your hand slips off the
front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars,
designed with distance between han-

dles and "in-line" with each other. The
spread and "in-line" position of the

hands provided by this design work
together to give balance and resis-
tance in controlling the pivot of the

saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.

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

Tip Guide Bar

Large Radius [ _'

Tip Guide Bar

• Low-Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements

when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu-

bic inch displacement specified in

ANSI B175.1.

Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

./ Elongated Guard Link

force And allows
wood to gradually

deflects kickback

ride into Cutter

CHAIN BRAKE

• Chain Brake, designed to stop the

chain in the event of kickback.

_ILWARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A

KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast
action which throws the bar and rotat-

ing chain back and up toward the op-
erator. Kickback can be caused by al-

lowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also be caused by
pinching the saw chain along the top

of the guide bar. This action may push

the guide bar rapidly back toward the

operator. Either of these events may
cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or

even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY
OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR

SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID

KICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guide
bars and low-kickback saw chains re-

duce the chance and magnitude of
kickback and are recommended. Your
saw has a low kickback chain and bar

as original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an au-

thorized Sears Service Center. Take

yourunittotheplaceofpurchaseif

purchasedfromaservicingdealer,or

toyournearestSearsServiceCenter.

•Tipcontactinsomecasesmaycause
alightningfastreverseREACTION,

kickingguidebarupandbacktoward
operator.

• Pinchingthesawchainalongthetop
oftheguidebarmaypushtheguide

barrapidlybacktowardtheoperator.

• Eitherofthesereactionsmaycause
youtolosecontrolofthesawwhich

couldresultinseriousinjury.Donot
relyexclusivelyupondevicesbuiltinto
yoursaw.

Thisunitisnotequippedwithananti-
vibrationsystemandisintendedfor
occasionaluseonly.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-

tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasoline

poweredhandtoolscouldcauseblood

vesselornervedamageinthefingers,

hands,andjointsofpeopleproneto

circulationdisordersorabnormalswell-

ings.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhas
beenlinkedtobloodvesseldamagein

otherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occursuchasnumbness,pain,lossof

strength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-

brationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe

avoidanceoftheseproblems.Users
whooperatepowertoolsonacontinual
andregularbasismustmonitorclosely
theirphysicalconditionandthecondition

ofthistool.

CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobe
usedforcommerciallogging,achain

brakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-

movedorotherwisedisabledtocom-
plywithFederalOSHARegulationsfor

CommercialLogging.
SPARKARRESTINGSCREEN:Your

sawisequippedwithatemperature
limitingmufflerandsparkarresting
screenwhichmeetstherequirements

ofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443.

AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesof

California,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,
NewJersey,Oregon,andWashington
requirebylawthatmanyinternalcom-
bustionenginestobeequippedwitha
sparkarrestingscreen.Ifyouoperate

achainsawinastateorlocalewhere
suchregulationsexist,youarelegally

responsibleformaintainingtheoperat-
ingconditionoftheseparts.Failureto

dosoisaviolationofthelaw.Referto

theCustomerResponsibilitieschartin
theMAINTENANCEsection.

_WARNING:Beforeusingchain
saw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.
Model358,362180

•Chainsaw(fullyassembled)

•Chainadjustmenttool(bartool)

•2-cycleengineoil

•Carryingcase

Examinepartsfordamage.Donotuse

damagedparts.

Ifyouneedassistanceorfindthatparts
aremissingordamaged,pleasecall

1-800-235-5878.
NOTE:Itisnormaltohearthefuelfilter

rattleinanemptyfueltank.

Yourunithasbeenfactorytestedand
thecarburetorpreciselyadjusted.Asa

resultyoumaysmellgasolineorfinda
dropofoil/fuelresidueonthemuffler
whenyouunpacktheunit.

ASSEMBLY
Yoursawisfullyassembled;no

assemblyisnecessary.

KNOWYOUR CHAIN SAW

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the

location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
erence.

Starter Rope

Air Filter Cover

/

/

/ Air Filter Cover Knob

/

Choke/Fast Idle Lever

Bar Oil Fill Cap ON/STOP Switch

/

Rear Handle

Bar ,/
Sprocket

Hole

Chain Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front
Handle

Starter Housin_

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle _,,_

CylindetCoi_

_ / Muffler _ Cihreaicr_ion

_ __ _r_e_J of Travel
_} Adjusting Screw _

Throttle Bar Nuts
Trigger Chain Brake

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THRO-FFLETRIGGER controls en-

gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THRO-FFLELOCK-OUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-

ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to
the full extent for cold starting or after
refueling. The choke provides additional
fuel to the engine during cold starting.

Catcher "_

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed
to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The

chain brake activates automatically in

the event of kickback. The chain brake

activates manually if the front hand
guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle

as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under

the MAINTENANCE section.