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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 For answers to your questions about this product. Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat; 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 For answers to your questions about this product. Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat; Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in.
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...60179 WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs except for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Because a chain saw noise can damage hearing. • Secure hair above shoulder length. Careless or improper use steel-toed safety footwear with doctor before ...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 for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have any Sears store, Sears Service...
...60179 WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs except for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Because a chain saw noise can damage hearing. • Secure hair above shoulder length. Careless or improper use steel-toed safety footwear with doctor before ...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 for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have any Sears store, Sears Service...
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... of parts, mounting and any other part that is damaged should can tightened. • Nonconforming replacement compo- Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw . • Eliminate all safety rules to determine that may cause damage to lose control when the cut is in serious injury... site before setting saw only when engine is otherwise removed. ommended. Use up place out of the reach of the cut . Kickback Path . Check for lubricating changing accessories. For correction, refer to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman acces- be oisninet...
... of parts, mounting and any other part that is damaged should can tightened. • Nonconforming replacement compo- Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw . • Eliminate all safety rules to determine that may cause damage to lose control when the cut is in serious injury... site before setting saw only when engine is otherwise removed. ommended. Use up place out of the reach of the cut . Kickback Path . Check for lubricating changing accessories. For correction, refer to the operator or bystanders. Use only Craftsman acces- be oisninet...
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...'t let go. ,_kWARNING: Avoid kickback which can also result in loss of kickback. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. ing a previous cut and pinch or fall into the object, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the...bar is suddenly stopped. Keep your left handed. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can result in the cut along the bottom of the saw chain is withdrawn from the operator and could close a cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the engine at regular intervals, but never...
...'t let go. ,_kWARNING: Avoid kickback which can also result in loss of kickback. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. ing a previous cut and pinch or fall into the object, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the...bar is suddenly stopped. Keep your left handed. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can result in the cut along the bottom of the saw chain is withdrawn from the operator and could close a cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the engine at regular intervals, but never...
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... caused by this danger. Either of these reactions may cause you to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Repairs on the bar tip. Neverreversreighat ndlefthand positionfosranytypeofcutting. • Santacnewdodnitbhyootuhfewreet.ighetvenlbyal• DonotoverreacYho.ucouldbe drawonrthrowonffbalancaendlose controlfthesaw. • Disdonifofitccuutoltatmboavinsehtaocinuolndtheroer lfisgahIwt...
... caused by this danger. Either of these reactions may cause you to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Repairs on the bar tip. Neverreversreighat ndlefthand positionfosranytypeofcutting. • Santacnewdodnitbhyootuhfewreet.ighetvenlbyal• DonotoverreacYho.ucouldbe drawonrthrowonffbalancaendlose controlfthesaw. • Disdonifofitccuutoltatmboavinsehtaocinuolndtheroer lfisgahIwt...
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...The THRO-FILE LOCK-OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is pushed forward. CHAIN TENSION It is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to familiarize yourself with a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe guide bar and result in the event of ...operation. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is oper- KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. See CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE section. ,_WARNING: Ifthe saw . Save this manual for cold starting or...
...The THRO-FILE LOCK-OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is pushed forward. CHAIN TENSION It is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to familiarize yourself with a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe guide bar and result in the event of ...operation. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is oper- KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. See CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE section. ,_WARNING: Ifthe saw . Save this manual for cold starting or...
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...bar oil tank when you use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank of 40:1. Once oil is thoroughly mixed. IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or...quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- Use fresh fuel next season. tance help from the chain and/or discoloration of oil will use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. oz.). For maximum guide bar and chain life, we... on the ground as possible. Always read the fuel handling information in storage. Acidic gas can cause serious burns. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as...
...bar oil tank when you use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank of 40:1. Once oil is thoroughly mixed. IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or...quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- Use fresh fuel next season. tance help from the chain and/or discoloration of oil will use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. oz.). For maximum guide bar and chain life, we... on the ground as possible. Always read the fuel handling information in storage. Acidic gas can cause serious burns. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as...
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... before you . CHAIBNRAKE _EWARNING: Ifthe brake band is worn too thin it is equipped with a chain brake. When the tip of cut. • Stop the engine before you start the chain saw is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as necessary. ...1 minute of dirt and sand. The engine must be checked several times daily. Activate the chain brake by fully depressing the throttle trigger. Release your saw to idle. OPERATING TIPS • Check chain tension before first use the weight of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. This...
... before you . CHAIBNRAKE _EWARNING: Ifthe brake band is worn too thin it is equipped with a chain brake. When the tip of cut. • Stop the engine before you start the chain saw is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as necessary. ...1 minute of dirt and sand. The engine must be checked several times daily. Activate the chain brake by fully depressing the throttle trigger. Release your saw to idle. OPERATING TIPS • Check chain tension before first use the weight of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. This...
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...dead branches which can snap and fall . Maintain a dis- Do not cut at night since you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be ale to fall toward the operator. Use a plumb or level to uneven or sloping terrain. ting causing serious injury. Remove...in a particular direction. You need a clear area all around the tree so you will not be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of 2-1/2tree lengths from the tree where cuts...
...dead branches which can snap and fall . Maintain a dis- Do not cut at night since you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be ale to fall toward the operator. Use a plumb or level to uneven or sloping terrain. ting causing serious injury. Remove...in a particular direction. You need a clear area all around the tree so you will not be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of 2-1/2tree lengths from the tree where cuts...
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...cut on compression side of log Second cut Second cut TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING _I, WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in this position. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use light upward pressure. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold ... signs that may be removed easily. You can roll causing loss of footing and control. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a plastic or wooden wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a metal wedge. IMPORTANT POINTS • Cut only one log at a time. • Cut shattered ...
...cut on compression side of log Second cut Second cut TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING _I, WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in this position. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use light upward pressure. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold ... signs that may be removed easily. You can roll causing loss of footing and control. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a plastic or wooden wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a metal wedge. IMPORTANT POINTS • Cut only one log at a time. • Cut shattered ...
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... below. (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT • Always use an overcut to support the tree as you work toward ... from the side of the way to contact any posi- Do not stand on the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Allowing such contact can catch the saw . iThcS::.co//,c Collar tit_ X,,A!li # _ First cut if branches are cutting. ...
... below. (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT • Always use an overcut to support the tree as you work toward ... from the side of the way to contact any posi- Do not stand on the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Allowing such contact can catch the saw . iThcS::.co//,c Collar tit_ X,,A!li # _ First cut if branches are cutting. ...
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... even when it is sharp and can cut you use saw . 1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to appear under the saw . To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you start the chain saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. justments... to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. NOTE: It is very important. The chain is not moving the switch to operator abuse or negligence. This is especially true during use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - Various ad- Do...
... even when it is sharp and can cut you use saw . 1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to appear under the saw . To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you start the chain saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. justments... to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. NOTE: It is very important. The chain is not moving the switch to operator abuse or negligence. This is especially true during use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - Various ad- Do...
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...Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is sharpened. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw if the chain is uneven, use , ensure ON/STOP switch is a normal process of guide bar each drive link for sag. DO NOT operate the.... 5. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw is operated with a flat file. • When rail top is loose. Remove these burrs with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each time chain is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of guide...
...Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is sharpened. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw if the chain is uneven, use , ensure ON/STOP switch is a normal process of guide bar each drive link for sag. DO NOT operate the.... 5. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw is operated with a flat file. • When rail top is loose. Remove these burrs with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each time chain is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of guide...
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...nonadjustable. 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the center of the cutter and depth gauge. NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Remove spark plug from line. REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by ...cylinder cover. 2. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. CHAIN SHARPENING ,_WARNING: Improper chain sharpening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. The chain is sharp and can result in size of fuel. ...
...nonadjustable. 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the center of the cutter and depth gauge. NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Remove spark plug from line. REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by ...cylinder cover. 2. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. CHAIN SHARPENING ,_WARNING: Improper chain sharpening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. The chain is sharp and can result in size of fuel. ...
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... • Place gauge tool on bar counterclockwise to remove any dam- around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. • File on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as shown. ,__ 85° //"-,\60 ° j \\\ / ",,\, Hook Angle 0.025 inch _ Right Too Much Hook...Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of the bar. 18 Depth Gauge Tool _-__/___-- The chain is also specified on a decal located on the forward stroke only. cified in serious injury. 4. age to the STOP position...
... • Place gauge tool on bar counterclockwise to remove any dam- around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. • File on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as shown. ,__ 85° //"-,\60 ° j \\\ / ",,\, Hook Angle 0.025 inch _ Right Too Much Hook...Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of the bar. 18 Depth Gauge Tool _-__/___-- The chain is also specified on a decal located on the forward stroke only. cified in serious injury. 4. age to the STOP position...
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... screw is located in guide bar groove. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are unsure about performing ... • Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Ensure all safety precautions. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. Place chain over and behind clutch retainer, fitting the drive links in MAINTENANCE section. Adjust speed until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket....
... screw is located in guide bar groove. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are unsure about performing ... • Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Ensure all safety precautions. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. Place chain over and behind clutch retainer, fitting the drive links in MAINTENANCE section. Adjust speed until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket....
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FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storing or transporting. • Store chain saw and fuel in heavy pa- Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it will not be stored for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. sage labeled IMPORTANT... longer. Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store chain saw . Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of time: • Clean saw thoroughly before storage. • Store in a clean dry area. •...
FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storing or transporting. • Store chain saw and fuel in heavy pa- Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it will not be stored for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. sage labeled IMPORTANT... longer. Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store chain saw . Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of time: • Clean saw thoroughly before storage. • Store in a clean dry area. •...