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Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol, p. 27 CRAFTSMAN' WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product: Call 7 am -7 pm 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 545167694 Rev. 2 6/26/08 BRW Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat; For answers to your questions about this product.
Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol, p. 27 CRAFTSMAN' WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product: Call 7 am -7 pm 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 545167694 Rev. 2 6/26/08 BRW Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat; For answers to your questions about this product.
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...wire when making repairs except for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). snug-fitting clothing; eye protection such as chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have any condition that can wear out from the date of your...2 Troubleshooting Table 21 6 Emissions Statement 23 7 Parts List 25 14 Spanish 27 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies for ...
...wire when making repairs except for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). snug-fitting clothing; eye protection such as chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have any condition that can wear out from the date of your...2 Troubleshooting Table 21 6 Emissions Statement 23 7 Parts List 25 14 Spanish 27 17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies for ...
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... an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from body; ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw down. Before and fur- hand guard, or chain brake immedi- tainer for better and safer performance. sories and replacement parts as rec- eriouinsjurtyotheoperator, •... affect its intended function. Wipe up place out of the reach of the chain saw, a guard or other part that it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. Kickback Path . Use only Craftsman acces- A guard or other part that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or ...
... an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from body; ommended. Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw down. Before and fur- hand guard, or chain brake immedi- tainer for better and safer performance. sories and replacement parts as rec- eriouinsjurtyotheoperator, •... affect its intended function. Wipe up place out of the reach of the chain saw, a guard or other part that it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. Kickback Path . Use only Craftsman acces- A guard or other part that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or ...
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... fingers of your left hand over and around it. • Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. ,_kWARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in loss of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at a slower speed, there is the backward, upward... or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw to dig into chain. • Use the Reduced-...
... fingers of your left hand over and around it. • Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. ,_kWARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in loss of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at a slower speed, there is the backward, upward... or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw to dig into chain. • Use the Reduced-...
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... nificantly reduce the number and seriousness of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Reduced-kickback guide bars and lowkickback saw back toward the operator. • Either of these events may cause you to stop the chain in controlling the pivot of the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of front ...death. The spread and "in-line" position of the hands provided by allowing contact of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw which could result in the danger zone with each other. back performance requirements when tested on safety devices. RESENT AND ...
... nificantly reduce the number and seriousness of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Reduced-kickback guide bars and lowkickback saw back toward the operator. • Either of these events may cause you to stop the chain in controlling the pivot of the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of front ...death. The spread and "in-line" position of the hands provided by allowing contact of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw which could result in the danger zone with each other. back performance requirements when tested on safety devices. RESENT AND ...
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... you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. ated with your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw is a device designed to the operator and/or damage the chain making it unusable. 7 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR...
... you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. ated with your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw is a device designed to the operator and/or damage the chain making it unusable. 7 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR...
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Be sure to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Lack of 40:1. Too little oil will cause engine damage. The oil output is ob- gine oil. A40:1 ratio is automatically metered during operation. When mixing fuel ...moisture which leads to fuel before cutting with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to obtain Craftsman brand. FUELING ENGINE _LWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of bar oil for 30 days or longer...
Be sure to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Lack of 40:1. Too little oil will cause engine damage. The oil output is ob- gine oil. A40:1 ratio is automatically metered during operation. When mixing fuel ...moisture which leads to fuel before cutting with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to obtain Craftsman brand. FUELING ENGINE _LWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of bar oil for 30 days or longer...
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... hand and the front handle with a chain brake. Even a small amount of cut is equipped with your saw before setting the saw , the chain brake must be made by turning your grip around the front handle. Hold the chain saw at full throttle without releasing your left ... contact the stump. Disengaged Engaged ., :::: Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be running . Release your Sears Service Center. If you start the chain saw to let the tip of kickback, and require chain sharpening or replacement. • Practice cutting a few small logs using your...
... hand and the front handle with a chain brake. Even a small amount of cut is equipped with your saw before setting the saw , the chain brake must be made by turning your grip around the front handle. Hold the chain saw at full throttle without releasing your left ... contact the stump. Disengaged Engaged ., :::: Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be running . Release your Sears Service Center. If you start the chain saw to let the tip of kickback, and require chain sharpening or replacement. • Practice cutting a few small logs using your...
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You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be made. Maintain a dis- ting causing serious injury. If the tree makes contact with any utility line, the utility company should keep on ... to fall in a particular direction. If the trunk is rotted, it is enough room for the tree to be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of a tree might not be ale to uneven or sloping terrain...
You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be made. Maintain a dis- ting causing serious injury. If the tree makes contact with any utility line, the utility company should keep on ... to fall in a particular direction. If the trunk is rotted, it is enough room for the tree to be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of a tree might not be ale to uneven or sloping terrain...
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.... Always make your first cut open the cut TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING _I, WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it out. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. sharp pieces of the log with a second overcut. • ... or movement in the upper branches. • As tree starts to signs that may be controlled in a log. Restart the saw , put it is pinched or hung in this position. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. • Be alert to fall .
.... Always make your first cut open the cut TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING _I, WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it out. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. sharp pieces of the log with a second overcut. • ... or movement in the upper branches. • As tree starts to signs that may be controlled in a log. Restart the saw , put it is pinched or hung in this position. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. • Be alert to fall .
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... ladders, platforms, a log, or in the wood fibers is cut ' Pruning technique 13 Do not allow the moving chain to fall and pinch the saw when the tension in any other branches or objects at the base of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. LIMBING...)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. PRUNING LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for branches that are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. iThcS::.co//,c Collar tit_ X,,A!li # _ First cut down. Maintain secure footing and ...
... ladders, platforms, a log, or in the wood fibers is cut ' Pruning technique 13 Do not allow the moving chain to fall and pinch the saw when the tension in any other branches or objects at the base of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. LIMBING...)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. PRUNING LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for branches that are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. iThcS::.co//,c Collar tit_ X,,A!li # _ First cut down. Maintain secure footing and ...
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...your Sears Service Center for a small amount of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - The chain should ro- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is especially true during use saw if oil tank shows signs of damaged or worn parts. This is not moving the switch to... appear under the saw after engine stops. Various ad- NOTE: It is very important. Make sure engine stops; Chain tension is normal for replacement of damage or leaks. A new spark plug and air filter assures proper...
...your Sears Service Center for a small amount of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - The chain should ro- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is especially true during use saw if oil tank shows signs of damaged or worn parts. This is not moving the switch to... appear under the saw after engine stops. Various ad- NOTE: It is very important. Make sure engine stops; Chain tension is normal for replacement of damage or leaks. A new spark plug and air filter assures proper...
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...does not exist. 6. While lifting tip of the chain does not cause it will damage the chain and make cutting difficult. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw if the chain is too tight. After each drive link for sag. If chain is in bar groove. 5. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE ...LEVEL • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Remove bar and chain from the guide bar and sprocket hole. Slightly loosen ...
...does not exist. 6. While lifting tip of the chain does not cause it will damage the chain and make cutting difficult. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw if the chain is too tight. After each drive link for sag. If chain is in bar groove. 5. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE ...LEVEL • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Remove bar and chain from the guide bar and sprocket hole. Slightly loosen ...
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...not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to one side of the chain. _ Cutter. Tools required: • 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter and file holder • Flat file round file • Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Spark plug gap should be 0.025 ...inch (0,6 mm). 6. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Ignition timing is not moving. REPLACE SPARK PLUG The...
...not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to one side of the chain. _ Cutter. Tools required: • 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter and file holder • Flat file round file • Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Spark plug gap should be 0.025 ...inch (0,6 mm). 6. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Ignition timing is not moving. REPLACE SPARK PLUG The...
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...- Remove bar nuts. 3. Remove clutch cover. Clutch \ Bar nuts • Place gauge tool on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as it will increase the chance of the bar. 18 ing rack as far as required. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of kickback which can cut you... start the chain saw . File "'_.,_- The chain is sharp and can result in the repair parts list. See CHAIN TENSION section. Replace the old chain when it level to...
...- Remove bar nuts. 3. Remove clutch cover. Clutch \ Bar nuts • Place gauge tool on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as it will increase the chance of the bar. 18 ing rack as far as required. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of kickback which can cut you... start the chain saw . File "'_.,_- The chain is sharp and can result in the repair parts list. See CHAIN TENSION section. Replace the old chain when it level to...
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...clutch drum sprocket. 9. If the engine stalls, idle is too fast. Place chain over and behind clutch retainer, fitting the drive links in MAINTENANCE section. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in the area above ...the primer bulb and is snug in the nose of the following conditions: • Chain moves at idle. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to idle...
...clutch drum sprocket. 9. If the engine stalls, idle is too fast. Place chain over and behind clutch retainer, fitting the drive links in MAINTENANCE section. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in the area above ...the primer bulb and is snug in the nose of the following conditions: • Chain moves at idle. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to idle...
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...; Store chain saw and fuel in heavy pa- ing steps after adding stabilizer. FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storage. • Store in a clean dry area. • Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. • Oil the chain and wrap it will not be stored for 30 days or longer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine...
...; Store chain saw and fuel in heavy pa- ing steps after adding stabilizer. FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storage. • Store in a clean dry area. • Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. • Oil the chain and wrap it will not be stored for 30 days or longer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine...