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For answers to your questions about this product. 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; Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in.
For answers to your questions about this product. 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; 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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...only 30 days from the work area when starting and using the saw. • Do not handle or operate a chain saw noise can fol- This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other Craftsman outlet in less than one year. low safety rules, precautions, ... 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. PLAN AHEAD • Restrict the use in the United States for carburetor adjustments. and sound barriers...
...only 30 days from the work area when starting and using the saw. • Do not handle or operate a chain saw noise can fol- This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other Craftsman outlet in less than one year. low safety rules, precautions, ... 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. PLAN AHEAD • Restrict the use in the United States for carburetor adjustments. and sound barriers...
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...and clean for all sources of sparks or flame in the carburetor by a qualified service dealer with a scabbard. • Do not operate a chain saw . • Move at the end of moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or • Do not smoke while handling...safety rules to lose control when the cut . For correction, refer to determine that is mixed or poured. Use only Craftsman acces- Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw . • Eliminate all fuel purposes. A guard or other forces which can cause you ; tainer for better and safer...
...and clean for all sources of sparks or flame in the carburetor by a qualified service dealer with a scabbard. • Do not operate a chain saw . • Move at the end of moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or • Do not smoke while handling...safety rules to lose control when the cut . For correction, refer to determine that is mixed or poured. Use only Craftsman acces- Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw . • Eliminate all fuel purposes. A guard or other forces which can cause you ; tainer for better and safer...
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... obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. This sudden stopping pulls the saw is greater chance of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at a slower speed, there is driven straight back toward the operator. •... obstruction that can result in the cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the elbow locked. Keep your saw chain in a reversal of the chain force used to pinch the top of kickback. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that could hit while you ...
... obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. This sudden stopping pulls the saw is greater chance of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at a slower speed, there is driven straight back toward the operator. •... obstruction that can result in the cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the elbow locked. Keep your saw chain in a reversal of the chain force used to pinch the top of kickback. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that could hit while you ...
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... the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your nearest Sears Service Center • Tip contact in -line" position of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Elongated Guard Link force And allows dweofoledctsto kgircakdbuaaclkly ride into your saw chain along the top of the kickback danger zone ...on the bar tip. RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE ...
... the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your nearest Sears Service Center • Tip contact in -line" position of chain saws below 3.8 cu- Elongated Guard Link force And allows dweofoledctsto kgircakdbuaaclkly ride into your saw chain along the top of the kickback danger zone ...on the bar tip. RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE ...
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.../STOP SWITCH is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out 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 CHAIN SAW. Save this manual for cold starting . The choke provides additional fuel to familiarize yourself with your...
.../STOP SWITCH is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out 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 CHAIN SAW. Save this manual for cold starting . The choke provides additional fuel to familiarize yourself with your...
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...engine or carburetor cleaner products in the safety rules section of 40:1. Make sure the chain is thoroughly mixed. The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to turn without contacting any object. Your saw . _LWARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at 1-800-235...cycle air-cooled en- DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. Avoid contact with the saw will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on the oil container. If you fill the fuel tank. tance help from the chain and/or discoloration of oil will use Craftsman chain saw...
...engine or carburetor cleaner products in the safety rules section of 40:1. Make sure the chain is thoroughly mixed. The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to turn without contacting any object. Your saw . _LWARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at 1-800-235...cycle air-cooled en- DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. Avoid contact with the saw will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on the oil container. If you fill the fuel tank. tance help from the chain and/or discoloration of oil will use Craftsman chain saw...
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...be removed with your left wrist against the log. • Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you start the chain saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inertia activating function control ,_WARNING: When performing the following techniques to get the "feel" of operation, ... bar, can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. Hold the chain saw is the only instance when the saw , the chain brake must be checked several times daily. Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as possible. • When cutting with a chain brake. Exert only light downward pressure...
...be removed with your left wrist against the log. • Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you start the chain saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inertia activating function control ,_WARNING: When performing the following techniques to get the "feel" of operation, ... bar, can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. Hold the chain saw is the only instance when the saw , the chain brake must be checked several times daily. Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as possible. • When cutting with a chain brake. Exert only light downward pressure...
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... the nearest person or other objects. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be ale to see well, nor during bad weather such as the tree is likely to uneven or sloping terrain. Engine noise can...rear and diagonal to determine the direction of tree lean. • Weight and branches on you will not 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 made. TREE FELLING ...
... the nearest person or other objects. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be ale to see well, nor during bad weather such as the tree is likely to uneven or sloping terrain. Engine noise can...rear and diagonal to determine the direction of tree lean. • Weight and branches on you will not 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 made. TREE FELLING ...
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...causing loss of the log. 12 OvercutUng begins on the compression side of footing and control. Hold saw up- The saw can lose control of log Second cut Second cut . The compres- To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. •... Be alert to push back toward operator. • Use a sawhorse to remove pinched saw Turn saw aside and pull down to undercut. BUCKING USING A LOG OR...
...causing loss of the log. 12 OvercutUng begins on the compression side of footing and control. Hold saw up- The saw can lose control of log Second cut Second cut . The compres- To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. •... Be alert to push back toward operator. • Use a sawhorse to remove pinched saw Turn saw aside and pull down to undercut. BUCKING USING A LOG OR...
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...nose of the way to limbs shoulder height or below. Undercutting could cause limbs to contact any posi- Do not allow the moving chain to fall and pinch the saw when the tension in serious injury. _WARNING: Never climb into a tree to do the job. • Make your first cut 1/3... of the limb. • Next make a 2nd cut . • Keep the tree between you are higher than your balance or control of the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to avoid tripping over them. iThcS::.co//,c Collar...
...nose of the way to limbs shoulder height or below. Undercutting could cause limbs to contact any posi- Do not allow the moving chain to fall and pinch the saw when the tension in serious injury. _WARNING: Never climb into a tree to do the job. • Make your first cut 1/3... of the limb. • Next make a 2nd cut . • Keep the tree between you are higher than your balance or control of the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to avoid tripping over them. iThcS::.co//,c Collar...
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...cover items that have been subjected to ensure kinks do not exist. then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Chain tension is not moving the switch to appear under the saw . 1. The chain should ro- A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your...of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you start the chain saw after engine stops. NOTE: It is normal for wear. justments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your Sears Service Center for...
...cover items that have been subjected to ensure kinks do not exist. then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Chain tension is not moving the switch to appear under the saw . 1. The chain should ro- A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your...of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you start the chain saw after engine stops. NOTE: It is normal for wear. justments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your Sears Service Center for...
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... rail wear. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw . • Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each drive link for sag. To maintain guide bar: • Move ON/STOP switch to bar/chain. Remove Sawdust From .__ Bar Nuts Guide Bar G:ev__" 7. Use a screwdriver to... • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Loosen bar nuts until they are in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw is operated with a flat file. • When rail top is tensioned correctly when the weight of guide bar rails is too tight. Lift up tip...
... rail wear. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw . • Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each drive link for sag. To maintain guide bar: • Move ON/STOP switch to bar/chain. Remove Sawdust From .__ Bar Nuts Guide Bar G:ev__" 7. Use a screwdriver to... • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Loosen bar nuts until they are in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw is operated with a flat file. • When rail top is tensioned correctly when the weight of guide bar rails is too tight. Lift up tip...
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... if necessary. File Holder Line Sharpen cutters on cylinder cover. 2. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Tools required: • 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter and file holder • Flat file round file • Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. REPLACE FUEL...
... if necessary. File Holder Line Sharpen cutters on cylinder cover. 2. Then, turn the chain saw 17 Tools required: • 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter and file holder • Flat file round file • Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. REPLACE FUEL...
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age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of the bar. 18 If you are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters on cutter. • If the depth ... length when filing. • File enough to move the tension- around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. • File on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as it level to stretch during the first 15 minutes of kickback which can result in the repair parts list. Improper...
age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of the bar. 18 If you are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters on cutter. • If the depth ... length when filing. • File enough to move the tension- around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. • File on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as it level to stretch during the first 15 minutes of kickback which can result in the repair parts list. Improper...
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...this procedure. The idle speed screw is snug in the bar groove. 12. Remove the old chain. 7. Adjustments may be moving during most of the following conditions: • Chain moves at idle speed. Wear your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at...6. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in the nose of Bar D!IRECTION OF ROTATION _z Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8. The chain must not move at idle. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or...
...this procedure. The idle speed screw is snug in the bar groove. 12. Remove the old chain. 7. Adjustments may be moving during most of the following conditions: • Chain moves at idle speed. Wear your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at...6. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in the nose of Bar D!IRECTION OF ROTATION _z Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8. The chain must not move at idle. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or...
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... the gas tank, start the engine and let it in your fuel tank. Use fresh fuel next season. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store chain saw with new one season to be used for 30 days or more. _WARNIN_I: Perform the follow- Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle...
... the gas tank, start the engine and let it in your fuel tank. Use fresh fuel next season. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store chain saw with new one season to be used for 30 days or more. _WARNIN_I: Perform the follow- Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle...