Craftsman 358362181 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.
358.362181 - 18 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_ol, p. 27
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.
115252626 Rev. 1 6/15/09 BRW
Warranty 2 Storage 20
Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 20
Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 22
Assembly 7 Parts List 24
Operation 7 Spanish 27
Maintenance 14 Parts & Ordering Back Cover
Service and Adjustments 17
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
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L_ d4,WARNINGi: This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless
or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
A I th_ gu idevbearstuiPdweithcny
I upward and backward which may cause serious injury.
before use. Failure to follow
instructions could result in
serious injury. Save opera-
I Read the operator's manual
tor's manual.
Always use two hands to operate the chain saw.
Q] lways wear
appropriate ear
protection, eye
protection and
head protection.
,_ 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
"_ I u'°_1 Protection
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; safety
chaps; 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 pro-
tect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regu-
larly 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 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,
if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combina-
tion of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw
is intended 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.
• 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 at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
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 project-
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely as-
sembled. Always replace bar, chain,
hand guard, or chain brake immedi-
ately if it becomes damaged, broken
or is otherwise removed.
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
ossibleinjurytotheoperatororby-
standers.UseonlyCraftsmanacces-
soriesandreplacementpartsasrec-
ommended.Nevermodifyyoursaw.
• Maintainchainsawwithcare.
• Keepunitsharpandcleanforbetter
andsaferperformance.
• Followinstructionsforlubricatingand
changingaccessories.
•Checkfordamagedparts.Beforefur-
theruseofthechainsaw,aguardor
otherpartthatisdamagedshouldbe
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatit
willoperateproperlyandperformits
intendedfunction.Checkforalignment
ofmovingparts,bindingofmoving
parts,breakageofparts,mountingand
anyotherconditionsthatmayaffectits
operation.Aguardorotherpartthatis
damagedshouldbeproperlyrepaired
orreplacedbyaSearsServiceCenter
unlessotherwiseindicatedelsewhere
intheoperator'smanual.
•Whennotinuse,chainsawsshould
bestoredinadry,highorlocked-up
placeoutofthereachofchildren.
•Whenstoringsaw,useascabbardor
carryingcase.
HANDLEFUELWITHCAUTION
• Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuelor
whileoperatingthesaw.
• Eliminateallsourcesofsparksor
flameintheareaswherefuelis
mixedorpoured.
•Alwayshavefireextinguishingtools
availableifyoushouldneedthem.
• Mixandpourfuelinanoutdoorarea
anduseanapproved,markedcon-
tainerforallfuelpurposes.Wipeup
allfuelspillsbeforestartingsaw.
• Moveatleast10feet(3meters)from
fuelingsitebeforestartingengine.
•Turntheengineoffandletsawcool
inanon-combustiblearea,noton
dryleaves,straw,paper,etc.Slowly
removefuelcapandrefuelunit.
• Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor
transportingtheunit.Useupfuelleftin
thecarburetorbystartingtheengine
andlettingitrununtilitstops.
•Storetheunitandfuelinanarea
wherefuelvaporscannotreach
sparksoropenflamesfromwater
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.
"X__ _ Kickback
Path
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
,_/LWARNING: 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
element of surprise which contrib-
utes to accidents.
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
4
•Keeptheworkingareafreefromob-
structionssuchasothertrees,
branches,rocks,fences,stumps,
etc.Eliminateoravoidany
obstructionthatyoursawchaincould
hitwhileyouarecutting.
•Whencuttingabranch,donotletthe
guidebarcontactbranchorotherob-
jectsaroundit.
•Keepsawchainsharpandproperly
tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan
increasethechanceofkickback.Fol-
lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening
andmaintenanceinstructions.Check
tensionatregularintervals,butnever
withtheenginerunning.Makesure
thebarnutsaresecurelytightened.
•Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull
speed.Ifthechainismovingata
slowerspeed,thereisgreater
chanceofkickbackoccurring.
•Useextremecautionwhenre-enter-
ingapreviouscut.
•Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe
tipofthebar(plungecuts).
•Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces
thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor
fallintochain.
•UsetheReduced-KickbackGuide
BarandLow-KickbackChainspeci-
fiedforyoursaw.
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 /
Thumb on \I!i_.
Never reverse hand positions
\
\\
Elbow
locked
• 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
_ILWARNING: 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
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.
Tip Guide Bar
__,_._, Small Radius
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
.... --o
_ 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 INTOYOUR
SAW. YOU SHOULD USETHE 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
your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, or
to your nearest Sears Service Center.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a lightning fast reverse REACTION,
kicking guide bar up and back toward
operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
• Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon devices built into
your saw.
This unit is not equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. 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, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: If this saw is to be
used for commercial logging, a chain
brake is required and shall not be re-
moved or otherwise disabled to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for
Cmercial Logging.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: 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
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal com-
bustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen. If you operate
a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat-
ing condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to
the Customer Responsibilities chart in
the MAINTENANCE section.
•IIWARNING:Beforeusingchain
saw,ensureallfastenersaresecure.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-
lowinglist.
Model358,362181
•Chainsaw(fullyassembled)
•Chainadjustmenttool(bartool)
•2-cycleengineoil
•Carryingcase
aremissingordamaged,pleasecall
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE:Itisnormaltohearthefuelfilter
rattleinanemptyfueltank.
Yourunithasbeenfactorytestedand
thecarburetorpreciselyadjusted.Asa
resultyoumaysmellgasolineorfinda
dropofoil/fuelresidueonthemuffler
whenyouunpacktheunit.
ASSEMBLY
Ifyouneedassistanceorfindthatparts
Examinepartsfordamage.Donotuse
damagedparts.
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
Rear Handle
Bar//
Sprocket "4
Hole /
Chain
Front Hand Guard
Front
Handle
Starter Housin_
Chain Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Cylinder Cover
Primer Bulb ", ,,,_, ,,,_"
Throttle S/_\
Lock-out '., _(/" _//
Throttle / Bar Nuts
Trigger Chain Brake
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Bar Oil Fill Cap ON/STOP Switch
Muffler _ Cihreaicr_ion
/
__ _2t:J ofTravel
Ch_ci_er Guide Bar
ON/STOPSWITCH
TheON/STOPSWITCHisusedtostop
theengine.
THROTTLETRIGGER
TheTHRO-i-FLETRIGGERcontrolsen-
ginespeed.
THROTTLELOCK-OUT
TheTHRO-i-FLELOCK-OUTmustbe
pressedbeforeyoucansqueezethe
throttletrigger.Thisfeaturepreventsyou
fromaccidentallysqueezingthetrigger.
CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER
Thechokeandfastidlearesetbypull-
ingtheCHOKE/FASTIDLELEVERoutto
thefullextentforcoldstartingorafter
refueling.Thechokeprovidesadditional
fueltotheengineduringcoldstarting.
dI_WARNIN_I:Mufflerisveryhot
duringandafteruse.Donottouchthe
mufflerorallowcombustiblematerial
suchasdrygrassorfueltodoso.
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
_IkWARNING: 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 handling information do not at-
tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheat-
ing shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
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 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
_ILWARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
CHAINBRAKE
TheCHAINBRAKEisadevicedesigned
tostopthechainifkickbackoccurs.The
chainbrakeactivatesautomaticallyin
theeventofkickback.Thechainbrake
activatesmanuallyifthefronthand
guardispushedforward.Thechain
brakeisdisengagedbypullingthefront
handguardbacktowardthefronthandle
asfaraspossible.
CHAINTENSION
Itisnormalforanewchaintostretch
duringthefirst15minutesofoperation.
Youshouldcheckyourchaintension
frequently.SeeCHAINTENSIONunder
theMAINTENANCEsection.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en-
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. In-
cluded with this saw is a 3.2 ounce con-
tainer of oil. Pour the entire contents of
this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow the instruc-
tions printed on the oil 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 relat-
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline
in your unit. This will cause permanent
engine damage and void the limited
warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of
minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean
gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can cause major engine performance
and durability problems.
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not
gasoline) such as E-15 (15% alcohol),
E-20 (20% alcohol), E-85 (85% alcohol)
are NOT classified as gasoline and are
NOT approved for use in 2-stroke gaso-
8
lineengines.Useofalternativefuelswill
causeproblemssuchas:improper
clutchengagements,overheating,vapor
lock,powerloss,lubricationdeficiency,
deteriorationoffuellines,gasketsand
internalcarburetorcomponents,etc.Al-
ternativefuelscausehighmoistureab-
sorptionintothefuel/oilmixtureleading
tooil and fuel separation.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by
pulling the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible. The
chain brake must be disengaged before
cutting with the saw.
,_ILWARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual. Avoid contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the
full extent, the correct throttle setting for
starting is set automatically.
Choke/Fast Idle
Lever
ON/STOP Switch
1,
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2,
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Choke/Fast Idlt Lo_
FULL HALF OFF
• I
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not
use the full extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break. Do not let
starter rope snap back. Hold the han-
dle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to
warm up before squeezing the throttle
trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material
with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL
CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times
with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.
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5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverinto
theHALFCHOKEposition.
6. Pullthestarterropesharplywith
yourrighthanduntiltheengine
starts.
7. Allowtheenginetorunforapproxi-
mately30seconds.Then,pushthe
choke/fastidleleverintotheOFF
CHOKEposition.
8. Squeezeandreleasethethrottle
triggertoallowenginetoreturnto
idlespeed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the FULL CHOKE position to set the
fast idle, then push the lever in to
the OFF CHOKE position.
3. Pull the starter rope sharply with
your right hand until the engine
starts.
4. Squeeze and release throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle
speed.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be necessary
to start the unit by following the steps
under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps
shown on the unit.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too
much fuel if it has not started after 10
pulls total. Flooded engines can be
cleared of excess fuel by allowing the
unit to sit for 30 minutes. Ensure ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position; then,
start the unit by following the steps
under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps
shown on the unit. If engine fails to
start, please call 1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN BRAKE
_ILWARNING: Ifthe brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the
chain brake is triggered. With a broken
brake band, the chain brake will not
stop the chain. The chain brake must
be replaced if any part is worn to less
than 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on
a chain brake should be made by your
Sears Service Center. Take your unit
to the place of purchase or to the near-
est Sears Service Center.
• This saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed to stop
the chain if kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually (by
hand) or automatically (by sudden
movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this
procedure. This is the only instance
when the saw should be placed on the
ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand.
Apply full throttle by fully depressing
the throttle trigger. Activate the chain
brake by turning your left wrist against
the hand guard without releasing your
grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
,_WARNING: When performing
the following procedure, the engine
must be turned off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand
and the front handle with your left hand.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14
inches (35 cm) above a stump or other
wooden surface. Release your grip on
the front handle and use the weight of
the saw to let the top of the guide bar
fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump,
the brake should activate.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE
section.
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•Cutwoodonly.Donotcutmetal,plas-
tics,masonry,non-woodbuildingma-
terials,etc.
•Stopthesawifthechainstrikesa
foreignobject.Inspectthesawand
repairorreplacepartsasnecessary.
•Keepthechainoutofdirtandsand.
Evenasmallamountofdirtwillquickly
dullachainandthusincreasethe
possibilityofkickback.
•Practicecuttingafewsmalllogsus-
ingthefollowingtechniquestoget
the"feel"ofusingyoursawbefore
youbeginamajorsawingoperation.
•Squeezethethrottletriggerandallow
theenginetoreachfullspeedbefore
cutting.
• Begincuttingwiththesawframe
againstthelog.
• Keeptheengineatfullspeedthe
entiretimeyouarecutting.
• Allowthechaintocutforyou.Exert
onlylightdownwardpressure.
Ifyouforcethecut,damagetothe
bar,chain,orenginecanresult.
• Releasethethrottletriggerassoon
asthecutiscompleted,allowing
theenginetoidle.Ifyourunthesaw
atfullthrottlewithoutacuttingload,
unnecessarywearcanoccurtothe
chain,bar,andengine.Tomaxi-
mizeoperatingefficiency,donot
runtheengineforlongerthan30
secondsatatimeatfullthrottle,
• Toavoidlosingcontrolwhencutis
complete,donotputpressureon
sawatendofcut.
• Stoptheenginebeforesettingthe
sawdownaftercutting.
TREEFELLINGTECHNIQUES
_,WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cut-
ting 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 ale to
see well, nor during bad weather such
as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
Ifthe tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be noti-
fied immediately.
• 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.
• The chain saw operator should keep
on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
• Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fall in a particular di-
rection.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree
to fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to un-
even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. Ifthe trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator. Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall on you while
cutting. Make sure there is enough
room for the tree to fall. Maintain a dis-
tance of 2-1/2tree lengths from the near-
est 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.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear
and diagonal to the line of fall.
_k_.x_e Plan a clear retreat path
{ _-'_- Direction of Fail
45" /_
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FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used 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 into
the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress
roots, remove them before making the
notch. If using saw to remove buttress
roots, keep saw chain from contacting
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom of the
notch. See illustration. Once the
notch is cut remove the notch of
wood from the tree.
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• After removing the wood from the
notch, make the felling cut on the op-
posite side of the notch. This is done
by making a cut about two inches (5
cm) higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut
wood between the felling cut and the
notch to form a hinge. This hinge will
help prevent the tree from falling in the
wrong direction.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening of
felling cut
/
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut if necessary
to control the direction of fall. To avoid
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, widen-
ing of the felling cut, or movement in
the upper branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious
with partially fallen trees that may be
poorly supported. When a tree doesn't
fall completely, set the saw aside and
pull down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking 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 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 such as
in a blown down area. Drag the logs
into a clear area before cutting by
pulling out exposed and cleared logs
first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
_/IWARNING: If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to
force it out. You can lose control of the
saw resulting in injury and/or damage
to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a
wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily.
Restart the saw and carefully reenter
the cut. To avoid kickback and chain
damage, do not use a metal wedge.
Do not attempt to restart your saw
when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
OvercutUng begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
_g Un_
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.
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_WARNING:Neverturnsaw
upsidedowntoundercut.Thesaw
cannotbecontrolledinthisposition.
Alwaysmakeyourfirstcutonthe
compressionsideofthelog.Thecom-
pressionsideofthelogiswherethe
pressureofthelog'sweightisconcen-
trated.
Firstcutoncompressionsideoflog
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression
side to prevent the saw from pinch-
ing. See illustrations for cutting logs
with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for
your first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut
" - l'-S"Cut
1 st Cut
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Using a support stand 2 nd Cut
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--_C ut
_1stCut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_IkWARNING: Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other
branches or objects at the nose of the
guide bar when limbing or pruning.
Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
_,WARNING: Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any posi-
tion which can cause you to lose your
balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch
the saw chain and whip toward you or
pull you off balance. Use extreme cau-
tion when cutting small size limbs or
slender material.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under
pressure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently
clear branches out of the way to avoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• 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.
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•Keepthetreebetweenyouandthe
chain.Cutfromthesideofthetree
oppositethebranchyouarecutting.
•Removelarger,supportingbranches
withthecuttingtechniquesdescribed
inBUCKINGWITHOUTASUPPORT.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5
cm) collar from the truck of the tree.
• Alwaysuseanovercuttocutsmall
andfreelyhanginglimbs.Undercutting
couldcauselimbstofallandpinchthe
saw.
PRUNING
_IkWARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
,_/kWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete Before
regular service Use
Check for damaged/worn parts _ _,-
Check for loose fasteners/parts _"
Check chain tension _"
Check chain sharpness _"
Check guide bar _"
Check fuel mixture level _"
Check guide bar and chain oil _"
Inspect and clean unit & decals
Clean cooling system
Check chain brake
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad-
justments will need to be made period-
ically to properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter, and check guide bar and
chain for wear. A new spark plug and
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After Every i Every i Service
Use _i5 hrs. i 25 hrs.i_Yearlyi Dates
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air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture
and helps your engine run better and
last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after engine
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.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw iffuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Nuts
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
,_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your
saw. Always check chain tension each
time you use and refuel your saw.
1. Use the screwdriver end of the
chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to
move chain around guide bar to
ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Guide
Bar
Bar Nuts Adjusting Tool
Screw (Bar Tool)
2. Loosen bar nuts until they are
finger tight against the clutch cover.
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise un-
til chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail.
4. Using bar tool, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in
bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw until sag does
not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar nuts securely with the bar tool.
7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide
bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and
loosen chain by turning the adjust-
ing screw 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise. Retighten bar nuts.
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-
low the guide bar. DO NOT operate
the saw if the chain is loose.
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,_ILWARNING: Ifthe saw is oper-
ated with a loose chain, the chain
could jump offthe guide bar and result
in serious injury.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-
ENING.
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 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.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP
switch is in the STOP position, then
clean all sawdust from the guide bar
and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
• Loosen and remove bar nuts and
clutch cover. Remove bar and chain
from saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove
after each 5 hours of operation.
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RemoveSawdustFrom.,_ _[_
Guide Bar G_ov_
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these
burrs with a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file
to restore square edges and sides.
!_('7 -_ File Rail Edges_r] E1
I"1
Worn Groove 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. If replacement is necessary,
use only the guide bar specified for your
saw in the repair parts list or on the de-
cal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
• See FUELING ENGINE under the
OPERATION section.
LUBRICATION
• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-
der the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and decals using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM
To keep the working temperature as
low as possible the machine is
equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
• Air intake on the starter
• Air guide plate
• Fins on the flywheel
• Cooling fins on the cylinder
and Sides I U I
Square I I
Bar Oil Fill Cap
• Cylinder cover (directs cold air over
the cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush
after each use, more often in demand-
ing conditions. A dirty or blocked cool-
ing system results in the machine
overheating which causes damage to
the piston and cylinder.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent to
avoid creating a fire hazard or produc-
ing harmful evaporative emissions.
Cleaning the 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 10 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 com-
pletely cleaned. It is advisable to
replace your air filter with a new one
after every 50 hours of operation, or
annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
2. Remove air filter cover.
3. Remove air filter housing.
4. Clean the air filter housing by split-
ting the housing into halves and
washing with hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water.
5. Re-assemble the housing halves
by pressing the rim of the housing
until it clicks. Air dry completely
before reinstalling.
6. Reinstall air filter housing and air
filter cover. Tighten knob securely.
Air Filteri_Housing
Cover
Air Filter
Housing
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