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Instruction Manual
2.4 cu.in./40cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.360131
- 18 in. Bar
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espa_ol
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
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;
Sun, 10 am-7
pm
1-800-235-5878
(Hours
,isted
are C entral
Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164815
1/14/04
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.360131
- Page 1 Instruction Manual 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.360131 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
- Page 2 Parts & Ordering Back Cover 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 instruction manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 (SJ"=,c<boo.oo,. nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to l_e operator or by- standers. Use only Craftsman acces- sories and replacement parts as rec- Avoid Obstructions ommended. Never modify your saw.
- Page 4 • Keep saw chain sharp and properly 41_WARNING: Avoid kickback which tensioned. A loose or dull chain can can result in serious injury. Kickback increase the chance of kickback. Fol- is the backward, upward or sudden for- low manufacturer's chain sharpening ward motion of the guide bar occurring and maintenance instructions.
- Page 5 • Position your left h and o nthe front Low-Kickback Chain handlebar soitisina straight line with Contoured Depth Gauge your right hand o nthe rear h andle deflects kickback when m aking bucking cuts. Stand force And allows slightly tothe left s ide ofthe saw to wood to gradually longated Guard Link keep y our body f rom being i nadirect...
- Page 6 SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Your SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline saw is equipped with a temperature lim- powered hand tools could cause blood iting muffler and spark arresting screen vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, which meets the requirements of Califor- hands, and joints of people prone to nia Codes 4442 and 4443.
- Page 7 KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AdjusChmaint Tool Front HatedGuard .--=` Front HandI_arter Rope Cha,n Mud,or...
- Page 8 Craftsman CHAIN BRAKE chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil Ensure chain brake is disengaged is not available, you may use a good pulling the front hand guard back to-...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. When pulling the starter rope, do not Pull the starter rope quickly with your use the full extent of the rope as this right hand until the engine starts. can cause the rope to break.
- Page 10 when t he saw should beplaced onthe • To avoid losing control when cut is ground with Deengine running. complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the roar handle with your right hand and the •...
- Page 11 FELLING LARGE TREES • As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it (6 inches in diameter or larger) down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the •...
- Page 12 1stCut Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw Using a support stand against the log. When undercutting use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. _WARNING: Never turn saw up- 1st Cut...
- Page 13 • Next make the second cut an over- • Keep the tree between you and the chain. cut all the way through the limb. • Remove larger branches with the • Finish the pruning operation by using cutting techniques described an overcut so that the stump of the BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
- Page 14 CHECK FOR DAMAGED WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts. 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.
- Page 15 INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND Check the condition of guide bar each DECALS time chain is sharpened. A worn guide • After each use, inspect complete unit bar will damage the chain and make for loose or damaged parts. Clean cutting difficult.
- Page 16 Muffler Diffuser REPLACE SPARK PLUG Spark The spark plug should be replaced Arresting each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Ignition timing Muffler is fixed and nonadjustable. Cover 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder Screws cover. Remove the cylinder cover.
- Page 17 10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 12. Install chain brake making sure the Chain Brake adjusting pin in positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar.
- Page 18 Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where fuel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach sparks or open flames Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air from water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. switches, furnaces, etc.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE REMEDY CAUSE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON. f. ON/STOP switch Engine will not start or will run STOP position.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oi_ inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). chain clogged. lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3.
- Page 21 the part will b erepaired orreplaced to the effect of "repair or replace as nec- Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY essary" shall be warranted for 2 years. SPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-reed Any warranted part which is scheduled engine owner, you are responsible for for replacement as required mainte- the performance of the required mainte-...