Craftsman 358.352162 Owner's manual

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358.352162
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CRAFTSMANo
2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.352162 - 16 in. Bar
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WARNING: o
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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
[] 1-800"235"5878 _.o_.,_°do,o_°_,_m°)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087304 01/13/98
Warranty 2 Storage 16
SafetyRules 2 TroubleShootingChart 17
Assembly 5 PartsList 19
Operation 6 Spanish 22
Maintenance 11 Parts&Ordering Back
ServiceandAdjustments 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS
CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free ofcharge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark piug and air filter, which are
expendable parts, and become worn during normal use.
if this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for 30 days from the date ofpurchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears_ Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire when making _epairs except
for carburetor adjustments. Because a
Chainsaw isa high-speed woodcutting
tool, careless or improper use ofthis
tool can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrictthe use of yoursaw to adult
users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-
ereting instructionsfound in this
manual.
Hearing _ _ SafetyHat
Protection_ mh'--. Eye
t_r"-- Protection
Snug _...=_
Firing -_--_ HeavyDuty
C_othing#hF_r_l_T _/" Gloves
. sS_..,_ _._ SafetyChaps
=llalll_
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steal-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fittingclothing; 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) toprotect your
headng. Regutar usersshould have
hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shqulder length.
• Keep all pads of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
• Keep chitdren, bystanders, and ahi-
mais at least 30 feet (10 meters)
away from the work area when start-
ing 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 mentalJy alert,
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating.
• Do not startcutting untilyou have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially _fyou are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
p.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Sed-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may resuff from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended 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, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• 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 isin a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-
hind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Haveall chainsawserviceperformed
bya qualifiedservicedealerexcept
theitemslistedinthemaintenance
sectionofthismanual:
• Makecertainthesawchainstops
movingwhenthethrottletriggeris re*
leased.Forcorrection,referto =Car-
buretorAdjustments."
• Keepthe handlesdry,clean,andfree
from oilorfuel mixture.
• Keep capsandfasteners securely
• tightened.
UseonlyCraftsmanaccessoriesand
replacementpartsas recommended.
Nevermodify yoursaw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sourcesofspanksorflame
in areas where fuel ismixed or poured.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leaves_straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unitand fuel in a coot, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electdc
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and otherforces which can
result in sedous injury.
'_ .i_,_j_./t. KickbackPath
AvoidObstructions
Clear The WorkingArea
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar 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 and Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
posite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
W'dha bask_understandingof kickback,
you can reduce the element ofsurprise
which contributesto accident_
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tipof the guide bar.
• Keep working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw
• chain could hitwhile cutting.
Keep saw chain sharp and propedy
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
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increase the chance of kickback. Fol-
low manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions.Check
tension at regular intervals,but never
with engine running. Make sure bar
° clamp nuts are securely tightened.
Begin and continue cutting, at full
speed, If the chain is movingat a
slower speed, there is greater chance
of kickback occurring.
• Use extreme caution when reentering
a cuL
da not attempt cuts starting with the
tip of the bar (plunge cuts);
Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch or fall
intochain.
• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremeJyaware of situationsor
obsbuctions 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 saw as bar isw_:trewn
from an undercut when bucking°
Avoid Pull*In:
° Always begin cutting with the engine
at ful/speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made ofplastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTRQL
Statldtothe leftofthesaw
Thumbon _
unders_d_
ofhand
keepyour body from beingin a direct
line withthe cuttingchain.
• Standwithyour weightevenlybal-
anced onboth feet.
• DOnotoverreach.Youcouldbe drawn
orthrown offbalanceandlose control.
- Do not cutabove shoulderheight.Itis
difficultto maintain controlofsaw
above shoulderheight.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: Thefollowing features are
includedonyoursawtohelpreduce
hazardofkickback;however,suchfea-
tureswillnottotallyaiiminatethisdan-
get. Donotrely onlyonsafetydevices.
• Handguard:designedtoreducethe
chanceofyourleft handcontacting
thechainifyour handslipsoffthe
fronthandlebar.
• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars:
designedwithdistancebetweenhan-
diesand =in-line"witheachother.The
spreadand tin-line" posRionofthe
handsprovidedbythis designwork
togetherto givebalanceand resis-
tancein controllingthepivotofthe
saw backtowardtheoperatorifkick-
backoccurs.
• Reduced-_ckbackGuideBar:de-
signedwitha small radiustipwhich
reducesthe size ofthe kickbackdan-
dgerzone.Thistypebar hasbeen
emonstratadto sign_canti'yreduce
thenumberand seriousnessofkick-
backswhentestedinaccordance with
ANSI B175.I.
_,_j_ Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar
Large Radius {
Tip Guide Bar
EJbow • Low-KickbackChain:hasmet kickback
locked performancerequirementswhentested
Neverreversehandpositions, ona representativesampleofchain
, A good,firm griponthesawwithboth sawsbelow3.8cubicinch
han_ willhelpyoumaintaincontrol, displacementspecifiedinANSIB175.1.
Dont let go.Griptherearhandlewith Low-K_ckbackChain
yourrighthandwhetheryouare dght ContouredDepthGauge
orleft handed.Wrapthefingers of ,,-,_ _'J J ElongatedGuardLink
your left handoverand aroundthe p"'="._"-"- DeftsctsKickback
front handlebar,and your leftthumb _ _._ ForceAndAllows
underthefront handlebar.Keepyour _ _,,_ Wood.ToGra_uaJly
leftarmstraightwith theelbowlocked. _ RioeIntoCuttar
Position yourleft hand on thefront SAFETY NOTICE: Exposureto
handlebar soit is in a straight linewith vibrationsthroughprolonged use of
yourfight hand on the rear handle gasolinepowered hand tools could
when making bucking cuts. Stand causeblood vessel or nervedamage in
slightlyto the left aide ofthe saw to thefingers,hands_andjoints of people
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prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
• coldweather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occursuch as
numbness, pare, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints.
discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must closely monitor their physical
condition and the conditionof this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE If this saw isto be used
for commercial logging, you must order
and installa chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging. Contact your Sears
Service Center or call 1-800235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: 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
Califomia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal
combustion engines be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate a
chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exLst,you are legally
responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation ofthe law.
Refer to Customer Responsibilities
chart in the MAINTENANCEsection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSi
B175.1-1991).
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CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.352162
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Bar toot
• Chain
• Carrying Case
• Gloves
- Gas Can
• Bar & Chain Lube
,2-cycle engine oil
• Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
• Ifyou need assistance orflnd that
parts are missing or damaged, please
call 1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal tohear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unithas been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop ofoil/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit,
ASSEMBLY ,_
Your saw isfully assembled; no
assembly is necessary,
KNOWYOURSAW
READTHISOPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unitto familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controlsand adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
BarTool FrontHandle
StarterRope
ON/STOP
Chin
CRRFTSMRN"
BarOilFillCap Housing
Cylinder Cover
Fast Jdle
Adjus,ng
Screw
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
p,
Chain
Direction
'ofTravel
Throttle Choke
Trigger Knob Bar Clamp Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP Switch isused to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger controls.engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The threttie lockout must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trig-
ger. This feature prevents you from ac-
cidentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The fast idle lock holds the throttletrig-
ger in the starting position. Activate the
fast idle lock by pressing the throttle
lockoutand squeezing the throttle trig-
ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,
tess the fast idle lock. Release the
throttle lockout and triggerwhile holding
the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The Choke Knob activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine
during coJdstarting.
PRIMER BULB
The Primer Bulb circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAINTENSION
Itisnormalfor a newchaintostretch
duringfirst30 minutesofoperation.You
shouldcheck yourchaintensionfre-
qsuentiy.See ChainTensionunderthe
erviceandAdjustments section.
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
WARNING:Besuretoreadthefuel
handlinginformation inthesafetyrules
section ofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.
ffyoudo notunderstandthefuel han-
dlinginformationdonotattempttofuel
yourunit.Seekhelpfrom someonethat
doesunderstandthe informationorcall
thecustomerassistancehelplineat
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous lu-
bricationto the chain and guide bar. Be
sure tofill the bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6,8 fLoz.).
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
isautomatically metered during opera-
tion. Your saw will use approximately
one tank ofbar oil for every tank offuel
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine iscertified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed witha good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We
recommend Craftsman-brand oil.Mix
gasolineand oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oi!
or boat oil.These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructionsprinted on the container.
Once oil isadded tothe gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relatingto fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experienceindicatesthatalcohol blended
fuels(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract moLoturewhich •
leadsto separation and formation of
acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
whilein storage.
Toavoid engine problems,the fuel sys-
tem shouldbe emptied before storagefor -
30 days or longer.Drain the gas tank,
startthe engine and let it rununtilthefuel
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lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel nextseason. See STORAGEinstruc-
tionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
ee the STORAGEsection for additional
information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move On/Stop switch to STOP.
• If engine does not stop, pull choke
knob out fully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
• Fuel engine with 40:t fuel mix.
° Fillbar o_1tank with bar oil.
• Prime engine by pressing primer bulb
six times.
° Move On/Stop switch to ON.
PdmerBulb
ff _ / Choke Positions
I I I I
I Oft Partial Ful_
• Actuate choke by pulling choke knob
fullyout.
• Set saw on the ground. Gripfront
handle with your left hand and place
rightfoot through rear handle.
Starter RopeHandle
i
ligl FootThroughRear Handle
Set fast idle by depressing the throttle
lock with your right hand. Then,
squeeze and hold throttle trigger.With
your thumb, press the fast idle lock
down and hold. Next, release the
throttletrigger.
DO NOTsqueeze throttle trigger dur-
ing starting;otherwise, it will be nec-
essary to reset the fast idle lock.
I
NOTE: When pulling the starter rope,
do not use the full extent ofthe rope.
Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold
handle. Let rope rewindslowly.
* Pull starter rope handle firmly and
quioldy with your right hand until the
engine attempts to start, butno more
than 5 pulls. Then, push in choke
knob to the partial position, Resume
pulling handle untilengine starts.
, Above 4O°F, allow engine to run for
approximately 5 seconds. Push the
choke knob into the OFF position;
then squeeze and release throttle trig-
ger to allow engine to idle.
• Below 40°F, allow engine to warm up
for 30 seconds to 1 minute with choke
at partial position. Push choke knob in
to the OFF position;then squeeze and
release throttle trigger to allow engine
to idle.
, To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
STARTINGA WARMENGINE
DONOTusethechoketostarta warm
engineorflooding and hardstarting
may occur.
, MoveOn/StopswitchtoON.
=Setfast idlelock.
* Be surechokeis intheOP_Fposition.
• Withsaw on ground,gripfront handle
withleft handand placeyourrightfoot
throughrear handle.,-
oPutlstarterropehandleuntilengine
starts.
, Squeezeand releasethrottletrigger
to returnenginetoidle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulis, Flooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:
• Engage the fast idle lock."
° Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
ON position.
• Push choke knob to the OFFposition.
, With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place right foot
through rear handle.
• Pullstarter rope handle untilengine
starts.
• Starting could require many pullsde-
pending on how badly the unitis
flooded, if engine stillfails tostart, re-
fer tothe TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or
call 1-B00-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operat(on. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance
section.
• Cut wood only.Do notcut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
eign object. Inspect the saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirtwill quick-
ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
bility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following steps. This will help you
get the "feel" of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttletrigger end al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
° Allow the chain to cutfor you. Exert
onlylight downward pressure.
• Release the thro.ttletriggeras soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle w thout a cutting!cad,
unnecessary wear can occur.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end ofcut,
• Stop enginebefore settingsaw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near
buildings or electrical wires ifyou do not
know the direction of tree fall, nor Cutat
nightsince you will not be able to see
welt, nor during bad weather such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
° 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.
• Study the natural conditionsthat can
cause the tree tofall in a particular
direction. These conditionsinclude:
• The wind direction and speed.
, The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to
uneven or slopingterrain. Use a
plumborleveltodeterminethedi-
rectionof tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fail toward the
operator.
• Make sure there is enough room for
the tree tofall. Maintain a distance of
2-1,2 tree lengths from the nearest
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 cutsare to be made.
, Planadear retreatpath
( )..i_- DirectionofFall
45°
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger).
The notchmethod is used to fell large
trees. A notch iscut on the side of the
tree in the desired direction of fall. After
a felting cut ismade on the opposite
side oftree, the tree wilt tend to fall in
the direction ofthe notch.
NOTE: Iftree has large buttress roots,
remove them before m_.l<ingthe notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE
• Make notch out by cuttingthe top.of
• the notch first. Cut through 1/3 ofthe
diameter of the tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom. See
illustration. Once the notch is cut, re-
move the wedge of wood from tree,
Finalcuthere
Firmcut ,=_ /
4 "
Notch_ _ _. ,.'2_'."_r
'°::',:¢;2
• After removing the wood, make the
fel!ing cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This isdone by making a cut
about two inches higher than the cen-
ter ofthe notch. This will leave
enough uncut wood between the fell-
ing cut and the notch to form a hinge,
hetp prevent the tree
inthe wrong direction.
Hingeholdstreeon
stumpand helps
controlfall
Openingof
fellingcut
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges,to open the cut when
necessary to control the direction of fall.
To avoidkickback and chain damage,
use wood or plastic wedges, but never
steel or iron wedges.
• Be aled to signs that the tree is ready
tofall: cracking sounds, widening of
the felling cut, or movement in the up-
perbranches.
• As tree stads to fail, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.
- Be extremely cautious with partially
fallen trees that may be poody sup-
ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull
down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor.Donot
use your saw to cut down a partially
fallen tree.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking isthe term used for cutting a
fallen tree to the desired log size.
WARNING; Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portioncan rollcausing
loss offooting and control. Do notstand
downhillof 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 inan area where logs,
limbs,and rootsare tangled. Drag logs
intoa clear area beforecuttingthem.
BUCKING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don't tryto force it out.
You can lose control ofthe saw result-
ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop the saw,drive a wedge of plastic
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orwoodintothecutuntilthesawcanbe
removedeasily.RestartsawandcarefuBy
reenterthecut.Donotusea metal
wedge.Donotattempttorestartyour
saw whenitispinchedorhungina log,
Usea wedgetoremovepinchedsaw
Turnsaw OFFand usea plasticor
woodenwedgeto forcecutopen.
OvercutUng begins on the top side of
the logwith the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
lightdownward pressure.
Overouttlng Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolves cuttingon the
underside ofthe log with top of saw
against the log. When undercuttinguse
light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintain control. The saw will tend
to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turnsaw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
Alwaysmake yourfirstcuton the
compressionside ofthelog.
Firstcuton com_ession sideof log
Secondcut
_: -%_ ,_._
Firstcutoncompressionsideoftog
BUCi<ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3of the diameter of
the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a sec-
ond overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compresion
side. See il/ustration above for cutting
logswith a compression side,
Usinga log
for support
I stCut
2nd Cut
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is atways on
the compression side ofthe log. (Re-
fer to the illustrationbe!ow for your
first and second cut).
• Your first cut should extend 1/3of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
2 nd Cut __
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limbor prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bat-
ance or control ofthe saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles.
Spdngpoles are small size limbs
which can whip toward you, or pull
you off balance, Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs.
• Be alert for springback. Watch outfor
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck bythe
branch or the saw when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
• Frequently clear,branches out of the
way toavoid tripping over them.
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LIMBING branchesare higherthanyourshoul-
Limba treeonlyafteritiscutdown. der,Get a professionaltodothejob.
Leavethelargerlimbsunderneaththe Make yourfirst cut1/3oftheway
felledtreetosupportthetreeasyou throughthebottomofthe limb.
work. • Nextmakea secondcutall theway
• Startat the baseofthefelledtreeand through the limb.
worktowardthetop, cuttingbranches ° Firdshthepruningoperationbyusing
and limbs.Removesmalllimbswith anovercutsothatthestumpofthe
one cut,
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger, supportingbranches
w_ththe _/3. 2/3 cuttingtechniques de*
scribed in the bucking section.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could cause limbs to fair and
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING; Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do notcut if
limbprotrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk ofthe tree.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fil!in dates as you complete
regular service
Checkiord magedtwompans
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension ,,
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Clean unit& labels
clean air filter
Clean/inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler ....
Replace spark plug
l Before! After Even! Every IYearly Service
Use _ Use ..5h_. 25 hrs, , ,, Dates _I
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS run better and fast longer. :
The warranty on this unitdoes notcov- WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
er items that have been subjected to before performing maintenance except
operator abuse or negligence, To re- for carburetor adjustments.
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unitas instruct* LUBRICATION
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
willneed to be made periodically to
propedy maintain your unit,
* Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chain for wear. A newspark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air.fuel mixture and helps yourengine
o' n,o I
2 Use Craftsman chainsaw baroil
11
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement ofdarnaged/wom parts
shouldbe referred to your Seam Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• On!Stop Switch- Ensure On/Stop
switch functions propedy by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue,
• Fuel Tank- Donot use saw iffuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
° Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs ofdamage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
,,Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• V_ration Mounts
• Starter Hm_sing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
BarTool
BarClampNuts
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tightagainst the bar clamp.
• Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
_ AdjusUng //
• Using bar tool, roll chainaround guide
barto ensure alllinks are in bar groove.
AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw I/4 turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
• While liftingtip of guide bar,tighten
bar clamp nuts withthe bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
toolto move chain around guide bar.
• Ifchain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and
turn adjustingscrew 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
• If chain istoo loose, itwill sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw ifthe chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowty.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You canpurchase sharpening
tools at Sears Or go to a professional
chain sharpener. .... _:.....
CHECK GUIDE BAR , ,:
Conditionswhich require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forcedthrough the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil tobar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cuttingdifficult. To maintain guide bar:.
• Move On/Stop switch to =Stop."
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean aU sawdust and any other.
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
RemoveSawdust From
GuideBar Groove
SprocketHole
• Add lubricant to sprocket hote after
each use.
• Burring of guide bar mils isa normal
process of railwear. Remove these
burrs with,a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file
to restore square edges and sides.
FileEdgesand
sidesSquare
WornGroove CorrectGroove
Replace guide bar when the groove is
worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,
or when excess heating or burring of
the mils occurs. If replacement is nec-
essary, use onlythe guide bar specified
for your saw in the repair parts listor on
the decal located on the chain saw.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
, Clean the unit using a damp cloth with
a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A d_rtyair filter decreases the lifeand
performance of the engine and in*
creases fuel consumption and harmful
emissions. Always clean your air filter
after 15 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 completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your
air filter with a new oneafter every 50
hours ofoperation, or annually, which-
ever comes firsL To clean filter:.
• Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
° Remove cylinder cover.
• Remove air filter.
• Clean the air filter using hot soapy
water. Rinse with clean cool water.
Air dry completely before reinstalling,
• Lightly oiJair filter before installing to
improve the efficiency of air filter. Use
2-cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE
30). Squeeze excess oilfrom filter.
• Reinstall air filtero
• Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws
(15-20 in-lbs,}.
CylinderCover
AirF3iter Screws
Cylinder
Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTOR SCREEN
Astheunitisused,carbondeposits
buildup onthe mufflerandspark
arrestorscreen,and mustbe removed
toavoidcreatinga fire hazardoraffect-
it_gengineperformance.
Replacethesparkarrestor screenif
breaksoccur.
MufflerDiffuser
Spark
Arrestor
Muffler
Body
MufflerCover
Muffler
Cover
Screws
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CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR SCREEN
Cleaning is required eve_j 25 hours of
operation or annuaFly,whiohever_comes I_l
first. - ,. : •.! _: ,:::
I
• Loosen and removethe 2 muffler cov-
er screws.
• Remove the muffler cover (cover
snaps off muffler body).
• Remove muffler diffuser and spark
arrestor screen assembly. Notice the
orientation ofthese parts for reassem-
bling.
• Clean the spark arrestor screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if breaks
are found.
• Replace any broken or cracked muf-
flerparts.
• Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor
screen assembly with round holes
facing up.
• Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws
(7-8 ft-Jbs).
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignitiontiming is
fixed and nonadjustable.
• Loosen 3 screws on:cylinder cover.
• Remove the cylhlde_-cover.
Pull off the spark plug boot..
Remove spark plugfrorn _linder and
discard.
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CLEAN FUEL FILTER
Tocteanfuelfilter, drainyourunitby
runningdryoffuel,removefuel cap/re-
tainerassemblyfrom tank, Pullfilter
from tankandremovefromline.Clean
withmilddetergentand dnse. Drythor-
oughly,reeasserebfe.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The chain will be moving
during most of this procedure. Wear
your protective equipment and observe
all safety precautions. During the low
speed mixture adjustment recheck idle
speed after each turn of the screw. The
chain must not move at idle speed.
Carburetor adjustment is criticaland if
done improperly can permanently dam-
age the engine as well as the carbure-
tor. If you require further assistance or
are unsure about performing this proce-
dure, call our customer assistance help
line at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter,
or flooding may give the impression of
an improperly adjusted carburetor.
Check these conditions before adjust-
ing the carburetor.
The carburetor has been carefully set at
the factory. Adjustments may be neces-
sary if you notice any of the following
conditions:
• Chain moves at idle. See "idle Speed"
under adjusting procedure.
* Saw will not idle. See "Idle Speed"
and "Low Speed Mixture"under ad-
• justing procedure.
, Engine dies or hesitates when it
should accelerate. See "Acceleration
Check" under adjusting procedure.
* Loss of cutting power. See "High
Speed Mixture H" under adjusting
procedure.
_There are three adjustment screws on
the carburetor. They are labeled H, L,
and T. They are located in the area just
above the primer bulb.
CARBURETOR PRESETS
When making adjustments, do not force
the plasticlimiter caps beyond the
stops or damage will occur.
If carburetor presets are not needed,
proceed to "idle Speed-T."
Turnboth m xture screws counter-
clockwise until they stop.
-Tum the idle speed screw clockwise
until it stops. Now turn counterclock-
wise 4-1/2 full turns.
Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and
proceedto the adjustmentsection, if
engine does notstart, refer to trouble-
shooting chartor call 1-800-235-5878.
if engine performance is acceptable at
the preset positions and there is no
chain movement at idle, no further ad-
justment is necessary.
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE
idle Speed-T
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without chain movement or
stalling.
• Turn clockwise to increase engine
speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn counterclockwise to decrease
speed.
No further adjustments are necessary if
chain does not move at idle speed and
if performance is satisfactory.
Low Speed Mixture-L
Allow engine to idle. Then accelerate
the engine and note performance. If en-
gine hesitates, bogs down, or smokes
during acceleration, turn mixture screw
clockwise in t/16-tum increments until
performance issatisfactory. Repeat this
procedure as necessary for proper ad-
justment. After completing adjustments,
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check for acceleration and chain move-
ment at idle. Reset if necessary.
High Speed Mix_ture-H
DO NOT operate engine at ful! _hrettle
for prolongedpedods while making ad-
justments. Damage to the engine can
occur. Make a test cut. Based on per-
formance of the saw while cutting, ad-
just the high speed mixture setting in
l/t 6-turn increments as foliows:
• Clockwiseuntilsaw has good powerin
the cutwi_ no hesitation.Do notadjust
by soundor speed,but judge by how
wellthe saw performsin the cut.
• Countemlockwise if the saw has
speed, but dies in the cut or lacks
power in the cut.
After completing adjustments, check for
acceleration and chain movement at
idle. Reset if necessary.
Acceleration Check
Ifthe engine dies or hesitates instead of
acselerating, turn the low speed mixture
adjuslment counterclockwiseuntilyou
have smoothacceleration withno chain
movement at idle. Recheck and adjust as
necessary for acceptable pedormance.
1,K
Prepareyourunitforstorageattheend
oftheseasonorifitwillnotbeusedfor
30 daysor more.
WARNING:
• Allowtheenginetocool,and secure
theunitbeforestoringortransporting_
• Storechainsawandfuel ina well
ventilatedarea wherefuel vapors
cannotreach sparksoropenflames
from waterheaters,electricmotorsor
switches,furnaces,etc.
• Storechainsawwithallguardsin
placeand positionchainsawsothat
anysharpobjectcannotaccidentally
causeinjury.
• Storechainsaw welloutofthereach
of children.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
If yourchainsaw is tobe storedfora
periodoftime,cleanitthoroughlybe-
fore storage.Storeina cleandryarea.
• Lightlyoilexternal metal surfacesand
guidebar.
• Oilthechainand wrapitinheavypa-
perorcloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
UnderFuelingEnginein theOperating
Sectionofthismanual,seemessage
labeled IMPORTANTregardingtheuse
ofgasohelinyourchainsaw.
Fuelstabilizerisanacceptableaitema-
tivein minimizingtheformation offuel
gum depositsduringstorage.Addstabi-
lizertothe gasolineinthefueltankor
fuelstoragecontainer.Fellowthemix
instructions foundonstabilizercontain-
ers.Runengine at least5 minutesafter
addingstabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN40:1,2-cycleengineoil
(aircooled)isespeciallyblended.with
fuel stabilizer.Ifyoudonotusethis
Searsoil,youcanadda fuelstabilizer
toyour fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Removesparkp_ugand pourI tea-
spoonof40:1, 2-cycleengineoil(air
cooled)throughthesparkplugopen-
ing.Slowlypullthestarterrope8 to
10timestodistribute oil.
• Replacespark plugwithnewone of
recommendedtypeand heatrange.
• Cleanairfilter.
• Checkentireunitfor loosescrews,
nuts,andbolts. Replaceanydam-
aged,broken,orwornpads.
• Atthebeginning ofthenext season,
use onlyfresh fuel havingtheproper
gasolinetooilratio.
OTHER
• Donotstoregasoline fromonesea-
sontoanother.
• Replaceyour gasolinecan if itstarts
torust.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
CAUSETROUBLE
Enginewillnot
startorwillrun
onlya few
secondsafter
starling.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
ONinadequate
for bar and
chain
tubflcation,
• Ignitionswitchoff.
• Engineflooded.
oFueltankempty.
, Sparkplugnot fidng.
• Fuelnotreaching
carburetor.
• Carburetor r quires
adjustment.
.,,None of the above.
• Idle speed set too high
or too low.
• LowSpeed Mixture
requ=msadjustment.
• Crankshaft seals worn.
. Compression low.
• None of the above,
• Air fitter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
• Compression low.
• None of the above.
• Choke partiallyon.
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
=4
• Air filter dirty.
• High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment,
• Crankcase leak.
• Fuel mixtur incorrect.
• Spark plug incorrect.
• High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
• Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
• Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
• Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
• None of the above.
• Oil tank empty.
• Oil pump or oi!filter
clogged.
• Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
REMEDY
• Move Ignition switch to ON.
• See =Starting Instructions."
° Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
fnstall new spark plug.
Check for dirty fuel filter;,replace.
Check for kinked or splitfuel line
rpair or replace.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Servic,e,
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
° Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Clean or replace air filter,
. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
• See "C,arbum tot Adjustments."
. ContactSearsService.
° Contact Seam Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Adjust choke.
• Empty fuel tank and refillwith
correct fuel mixture,
• Clean or replace air filter. _
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Fueling Your Unit."
• Replace with correct plug,
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Clean spark arrestor screen.
• Clean area.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Fill oil tank.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Remove bar and clean.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued
TROUBLE CAUSE I
REMEDY
Chain moves • Idle speed requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
at idXespeed, adjustment.
• Clutch requires repair. • Contact Sears Service.
Chain does
notmove
when engine
is accelerated.
! Chain clatters
or cuts roughly:
Chain stops
within the cut.
Chain Cutsat
an angle,
• Chain tension too
tight.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Guide bar rails
pinched,
• Clutch slipping.
• Chain tension incorrect.
I• Cutters damaged.
• Chain worn.
• Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
• Sprocket wom.
• Chain installed
backwards.
• Chain cutter tops not
filed fiat.
• Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
• Clutch slipping
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• Cutters damaged on
one side.
• Chain dull on one side.
• Guide bar bent or worn.
, See "Chain Tension."
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Repair or replace.
,, Contact Sears Service.
° See "Chain Tension."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Resharpen or replace chain.
• See =Sharpening Chain."
- Contact Sears Service.
• Install chain in right direction.
• See "Sharpening Chain."
• Repair or replace guide bar.
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Sharpening Chainl; ......
• See "Sharpening Chain."
• Replace guide bar.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
iudgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCEHELPUNE at 1-800-235-5878.
REPAIR PARTS
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19. 53CO1_49
20. 530069931
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BarWrench
Fakir FJ_ter
Nut
AirFilterHousing
Cs_uretor K_t
(Incl.12 & 13)
C,arb. Gasket
Garb.Ad_pter
Suew
Cy_def Shield
LimlterCap-High
L_ltercapLwl
emmrriet-C_rb.A_st
AirPurgeAss'y,
P(cnerLir_ IO-t
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Eng_e GasketKit
OncLe, 17._9 &_)
SparkPlug(CJ-7Y)
G_et
C)dinderKit
PfstonK_t"
(mcL_&23)
Rat
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24,
25.
26.
27,
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39.
40.
41.
42.
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530015697
530EH7062
530047827
530037935
530016136
530015780
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530052296
53001_
530O37652
530049670
53(X_7207
530037813
530O361O3
530016132
53O339167
530015814
530047442
530049714
530049715
D_scrlpt!on
PistonRing
Retainer
Cras_kehsftAss'y.
Seal& 8earingAss'),.
C_p--Cr_k_
Clip-,-Hi_hTensionLead"
Screw
ChainBrokeKit
WtreHarnessAss'y..
FuelPickupAss'y,
Heatinsulator
MufflerGasket
Muffler B_c_Plate
Muffl_ _'y.
M(IncL33.-<._&3e-.._)
uffferDiffuser
SparkArreStorSct_af_
S_rew
k_nitl_ U_uto
Screw
GroundStrap
SeaF'C_rb,Adapter(Lower)
Sea_.:arb. Adapter[Upped
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