Craftsman 360352010 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

iPROFESSIONAL I

4.1 HP/2-Cycle 51 ccJ3.15 cu. in.

CHAIN SAW

Model No. 360.352001 - 20-inch Bar

NOTICE: There Is a typographlcal

_rror in this manual. The correct model

number is:

360.352010

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this

manual and follow all its Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.conYcraftsman

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Service & Adjustments

• Parts LIBRARY:

• EspaSol

• Warranty Pg. 2

• Safety Pg. 3

• Assembly Pg. 4

• Contents of Carton Pg. 4

• Accessories Pg 5

• Operation Pg. 5

• How to Use Your Chain Pg. 5

Saw

• Safe Felling and Cutting Pg. 7

Techniques

UMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of pumhase if the chain saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the

instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. If this product ls used commemially, this viarranty only applies for 90 days.

This warranty does not cover:.

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs and air filters.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage, accident or the failure to

maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the operator's manual

Warranty service is available by returning the chain saw to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

• _ Maintenance Pg.10

• Service & Adjustments Pg.12

• Storage Pg.14 * Troubleshooting Pg.15

• California Emission Control Pg.15

Warranty Statement

• Parts Pg.17

• Espafiol Pg.21

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Horse Power _.

:ue-Otl Capacity, :ueI-Oil Mix

_parkRug

'_Gap .020In)

DIITankCapacity Engine

Displacement

Maximum RPM Dry Weight

4.1

U.S.o1"20 oz. 40-I

BoschWSR6Y

Champion RCJ-bY 20 oz.

51 cc

12,500rpm

10.75lbs.

YlodelNo. 360.352001

Serial No. Dateof Purchase

The model and serial number will be found on the rear handle. You should record both serial number and date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place where it cannot contact sparl_plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

TRAINING

Read the operator's manual carefully prior to

operation. Become familiar with the controls and know

how to operate your chain saw properly.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

especially small children and pets.

• Use the chain saw only as described in this

manual.

• Do not allow children to operate your chain saw. Never allow adults to use the chain saw without

proper instructions.

• Do not operate the chain saw ifit has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have

damage repaired before using your chain saw.

• Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts. Use of non-Craftsman

parts and accessories may be hazardous.

PREPARATION

• Always wear safety glasse s or eye shields when

starting and while using your Chain saw.

• Dress properly. Do not operate chain saw when

barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction.

• Wear long-sleeved clothes that are snug fitting.

Avoid wearing loose clothing.

• Wear either tightly cuffed or cuffless pants.

• Wear hearing protection even when working for a

short period of time. Remember - hearing damage is cumulative.

• Wear protective, non-slip gloves for safer

operation.

• Always wear a =hard hat" in the working area. Overhead hazards such as falling limbs present danger of injury.

• Always wear safety boots with steel toes.

• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank indoors, when the engine is running or

when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the fuel tank.

Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.

• Always make adjustments before starting your chain saw. Never attempt to make adjustments

while the engine is running.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

OPERATION

• Keep your eyes and mind on your chain saw. Do

not let yourselfbe distracted.

• Always be sure of your footing. Use extra caution

in wet or slipperygrass. WALK - DON_f RUN.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep

clear of chain at all times.

• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are

not using your chain saw.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your chain saw, stopthe engine and make absolutely

sure all movingparts have stopped. Then disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from the sPark plug to prevent accidental starting.

• D° not adjust carburetor. Overspeeding engine

may result in engine damage or personal injury.

• Do not runthe engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

• Never operate your chain saw without proper

guards or othersafety devices in place.

• Never remove hands from chain saw handles

when actively cuttingwith the saw.

WARNING: Ca/ifemia Proposition 65 The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

KICKBACK CONDITIONS AND PREVENTION

Kickback occurswhen the upper quadrant of the bar

nose contacts a solid object in the wood or is pinched.

This type of contactstops the chain for an instant. The

result is a lightningfast reverse reaction of the chain;

causing the bar to "kick"up and back toward the

operator. Under some circumstances the operator (Fig. 1) may suffersevere or fatal injury. Kickback may also occur during limbing (See LIMBING).

FIGURE 1

Kickback path

TO AVOID KICKBACK The best protection from personal injury that may

result from Kickback is to avoid Kickback situations.

• Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip.

• Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times (Fig. 2).

FIGURE 2

Donot let the barcontacttheground

• Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact

with any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be especially careful with small,

tough limbs, small-size brush, and saplings which may easily catch the chain.

• Don't overreach.

• Don't cut above shoulder height. Do not use a

chain saw while standing on a tree or laddeH

• Begin and continue cutting at fullthrottle.

• Cut only one lot at a time.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous

cut.

• Do not attempt plunge cuts ifyou are not familiar

with these cutting techniques.

• Be alert of shifting log or other forces that may

cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.

• Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly

sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times (Use a 4.5-mm file).

• Stand to the side of cutting path of the chain saw.

• If the cut closes on the bar, STOP the saw. Use a

wedge to free the saw. Do not try to free it by

pullingthe handle.

WARNING: A dull or improperly sharpened chain may

increase the dsk of Kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened saw. Improper lowering of the

depth gauges also increases the chance of kickback. ABOUT THE CHAIN BRAKE

The main components of the chain brake assembly are the lever-handguard and a brake band around the clutch drum. The brake is automatically engaged when

kickback occurs. When engaged, the brake band clamps down around the clutch drum, stopping both

the drum and the chain in less than 1/10 of one

s_cond. The chain brake can also be engaged manually by pushing the lever-handguard towards the

front of the saw until a loud click is heard. The saw should not be run above idle for more than a few

seconds with the brake engaged; otherwise damage to the saw will occur.

To propedy disengage the chain brake; firmly pull the

lever-hand guard back towards the handle (Fig. 3) until a loud click is heard. Failure to completely disengage

the brake propedy will cause excessive heat build-up on the brake band which, in turn, can cause severe

damage to the saw body. RGURE 3

• ,_,._ Lever.handguard

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring and using your chain saw.

• Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and

Storage sections of this manual.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For usel:s on U.S. Forest Land and in some states, including California (Public

Resources Code 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington: Certain internal combustion engines operated on

forest, brush, and/or grass-covered land in the above areas are required to be equipped with a spark

arrestor, maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations •

pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law. This unit

is not factory-equipped with a spark arrestor;, however, a spark arrestor is available as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area,

contact your Authorized Service Center for the correct kit.

Your new chain saw has been assembled at the factory. No further assembly is necessary.

• Chain Saw

• Combi-Wrench

Read these instructions and the operating manual in its entirety before you attempt to operate your new

chain saw.

The following items for the operation of your chain saw are available at your nearest Sears store.-

, Safety goggles • Airfilter

• Hearing protection • Fuel Stabilizer

• Gloves * Spark plug

• 2-Cycle air cooled engine oil • Gas can

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

Read this Operator's Manual and Safety Instructions before operating your chain saw. Compare the illustration below (Figure 4) with your chain saw to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

1. Spark Plug

2. Air Filter

3. Primer

4. Choke Lever

5. On-Off Switch

6. Safety Lever

7. Throttle Lever

8. Fuel-Oil Mix Cap 9, Cover Over Pre-Filter

10. Bar-Chain Oil Cap

11. Bar

12. Chain

13. Bar Nuts

FIGURE 4

14. Half Throttle Pin (Pg. 6)

15. Side Cover

16. Top Cover

17. Lever- Handguard (Pg. 4)

18. Bucking Spike

19. Chain Tensioning Screw

20. Chain Tensioning Lug

21. Clutch Drum

22. Chain Brake Band

23. Oil Adjustment Screw

24. Sprocket

25. Serial Number

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GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Importantl Do not use automotive or boat oils in your

chain saw. These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines and can cause engine damage.

The 2-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel

mixtureof regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil for lubrication of the

bearings and other moving pads. The correct fuel- oil mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too littleoil or the incorrectoil type will cause poor performance

and may cause the engine to overheat and seize. Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean

approved fuel container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline. This engine is codified to operate

on unleaded gasoline.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

GASOUNE OIL

I Gallon 3.2 Ounces

2.5 Ganons 8.0 Ounces

MPORTANT! ,Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,

_hich leads to fuel - oil separation'and formation of Lcidsduring storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before

storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, then

run the fuel out of the carburetor and fuel lines by

starling the engine and letting it run until it stops. Use fresh fuel next season. See storage instructionsfor

eddltior_l information. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

2-CYCLE OIL Craftsman 2-cycle, air-cooled engine oil is specially

blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer, such as

Craftsman No. 33500, to your fuel mix. FUEL STABILIZER

A fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline mixture in fuel

storage container and mix well. Always follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor, You do not have to

drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabilizer.

BAR AND CHAIN OIL

We recommend a special chain oil (low sling, high tack) to lubricate your bar and chain; consult your local

Sears retailer. During chain saw operations at temperatures below freezing (0°C/32°F), the chain oil

viscosity increases creating an ovedoad to the

automatic oil pump. Overloading results in damage to

the driver gear, pump mechanism, and bar and chain. A special cold-climate chain oil should be used. Refill

chain oil each time you refuel. CAUTION: Never use waste engine oil; it will damage the pump.

OIL PUMP Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic oil

pump that pumps oil to the chain when the chain is rotating. You may adjust the amount of oil pumped to

compensate for long bars and chains or for extremely hard or frozen wood. Adjust the flow rate by turning the

adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom of the saw below the markings + - on the

same side as the bar and chain (Fig. 5). Turning

counterclockwise (+) increases the amount of oil, clockwise (-) decreases the flow. Never cut without

chain lubrication. Check proper level before each cutting.

RGURE 5

STOPPING ENGINE

To stop engine, release the throttle lever. Move the

On-Off switch to the oft (STOP) position. STARTING COLD

NOTE: Check chain tension before startingl

1. Tum the on-off switch to the on "1"position.

2. Pull out the choke knob. The fast idle stays set untilthe throttle isdepressed, at which time the

red pin inside the choke lever retracts (idle position).

CAUTION: Retain a secure gdp on the saw using the foot and hand position for starting the chain saw in a

safe manner.

3. Pump fuel primer until it is approximately ½ full with fuel and increased resistance is felt. Proceed

with cold starting instructions.

4. Slowly pull on starter grip until rope encounters

some resistance from starter pulley. Next, pu_l rope firmly and rapidly in an upward motion. Guide

rope back into starter rather than letting itsnap back.

5. Repeat rope pulls until engine attempts to start, usually 2-3 pulls, no more than 5; then immediately push in choke knob.

6. Once the engine is steadily running depress and

release the throttle lever to allow engine to operate at idle speed. NOTE: Depressing (and then

releasing) the throttle lever releases the half- throttle automatic lock and the red indicator pin on the choke knob retracts. The engine continues to

runat idle speed.

7. Should the engine fail to start after several

repeated starting attempts, the engine has already

been "flooded"(too much fuel mixture in cylinder).

In this case, remove the spark plug and dry it. Set

the ignitionswitch to "stop"and the throttle lever to

fullthrottle. Crank engine by pulling the starter

rope several times to vent fuel mix and vapors

from cylinder and crankcase. Check spark plug

gap (.015-.020"); correct if necessary. Reinstall spark plug;connect spark plug cap. Set ignition

STARTING WARM I. Pull choke knob out.

2. Push choke knob back into open position, red

indicator pin on choke button remains visible.

3. Crank engine and allow to run briefly.

4. Depress throttle lever to allow engine to run at idle speed (indicator pin disappears).

Ifyou are unsuccessful in starting the engine, consult

the Troubleshooting guide in your Craftsman chain saw handbook or contact a Sears Sen/ice Center.

Before felling a tree, survey itcarefully and answer these questions:

1. In which direction does the tree lean?

2. Is the condition of the trunk sound, hollow or partially rotten?

3. From which direction is the wind blowing?

4. What is the wind velocity? CAUTION: Wind

direction and velocity may change. Be alert! Felling should not be attempted in high winds.

5. Is the crown (top) of the tree more dense and

heavier on one side?

These are factors and forces which will influence the line of fall and escape routes,

Survey the area; make sure that felled trees cannot strike any objects such as power lines, buildings, cars and block roadways or railroad tracks. Insure that

neither persons nor animals are within the danger

zone (measured distance away from tree that is21/= times the tree height).

RGURE 6

Clear escape route by removing undergiowth likely to

interfere with escape. Be sure to warn others by ....

shouting =TIMBER" when a tree is about to fall. Brief each team member on proper escape procedures and

signals. Have visual contact with team members prior to and during felling operation. Practice a "dry run"

escape! Prior to felling prepare the immediate site and the base of the tree by clearing away undergrowth with

an axe, not the saw. Undergrowth can tangle up or snag the saw Fhain resulting in serious injuryor saw damage. Clean the trunk of brush and remove small

branches from the lower trunk with a small axe.

Remove large buttress roots first. Start by cutting the

largest buttress root. Remove each by cutting it vertically first, then horizontally (Fig. 7). Small buttress

rootscan be removed when felling is complete unless

they hamper the felling process.

RGURE 7

NOTE: These basic rules apply to felling a single tree or many. However, and additional organizing is required when felling several trees. Preliminary

preparation must be done outside the danger zone. Be sure others know where you are and what you are doing at all times.

CAUTION: DO not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall unless you have

considerable experience.

Determine carefully the correct line of fall. Clear two safe exit paths to the rear (clear away escape routes for each member of the felling team). Do not place

tools and equipment in the path. Make your escape route at a 45 ° angle back and away from the line of fall "

(Fig. 6).

When felling, assume a balanced body position (Fig.

8). Position the feet parallel and apart to obtain a steady stance and stand at the side ofthe tree. Lower the point of gravity by bending the knees (comfortably

arch your back). Keep the saw near the body, hold it firmlywith both hands, and lock the thumbs under the

handlebar at all times.

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