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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 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;
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...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 for carburetor adjustments. PLAN AHEAD • Restrict the use in moving parts. • Keep all parts of your hearing.... can get caught in less than one year. This warranty applies for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Because a chain saw is ever used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this tool can damage hearing. • Secure hair above shoulder ...
...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 for carburetor adjustments. PLAN AHEAD • Restrict the use in moving parts. • Keep all parts of your hearing.... can get caught in less than one year. This warranty applies for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Because a chain saw is ever used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this tool can damage hearing. • Secure hair above shoulder ...
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...ately if it stops. • Store the unit and fuel in serious injury. _'_\ j_; Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw only when engine is damaged should can tightened. • Nonconforming replacement compo- eriouinsjurtyotheoperator, • • Follow...for all sources of the chain saw carefully checked to start the saw , a guard or other conditions that is damaged should be oisninet-ehnadnefdooderptwdeora-htiaoAnncd.hueasdiesn.aw • Ovepnetrilaatttheoeeudcthdaoisanoarewao.nlyinawell• Dinoantroetoep. Use only Craftsman acces- Never try to...
...ately if it stops. • Store the unit and fuel in serious injury. _'_\ j_; Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw only when engine is damaged should can tightened. • Nonconforming replacement compo- eriouinsjurtyotheoperator, • • Follow...for all sources of the chain saw carefully checked to start the saw , a guard or other conditions that is damaged should be oisninet-ehnadnefdooderptwdeora-htiaoAnncd.hueasdiesn.aw • Ovepnetrilaatttheoeeudcthdaoisanoarewao.nlyinawell• Dinoantroetoep. Use only Craftsman acces- Never try to...
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...foreign object in the wood in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch,...from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which stops the chain for an instant. Keep your saw chain in the cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the elbow locked. With a basic understanding of kickback, you are cutting. ...
...foreign object in the wood in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch,...from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which stops the chain for an instant. Keep your saw chain in the cut . • Do not attempt cuts starting with the elbow locked. With a basic understanding of kickback, you are cutting. ...
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... toward the operator. • Either of these events may cause you to lose control of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw . Kickback can be caused by this danger. back chain and bar as original equipment. Neverreversreighat ndlefthand positionfosranytypeofcutting. • Santacnewdodnitbhyootuhfewreet.ighetvenlbyal• DonotoverreacYho.ucouldbe drawonrthrowonffbalancaendlose controlfthesaw. • Disdonifofitccuutoltatmboavinsehtaocinuolndtheroer lfisgahIwt. The...
... toward the operator. • Either of these events may cause you to lose control of your left hand contacting the chain if your saw . Kickback can be caused by this danger. back chain and bar as original equipment. Neverreversreighat ndlefthand positionfosranytypeofcutting. • Santacnewdodnitbhyootuhfewreet.ighetvenlbyal• DonotoverreacYho.ucouldbe drawonrthrowonffbalancaendlose controlfthesaw. • Disdonifofitccuutoltatmboavinsehtaocinuolndtheroer lfisgahIwt. The...
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... squeeze the throttle trigger. The chain brake activates automatically in serious injury to stretch during cold starting. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is oper- See CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE section. ,_WARNING: Ifthe saw . THROTTLE LOCK-OUT The THRO...Cap Cylinder,Cover Throttle Lockout Rear \ Handle Chain _ Brake Chain Direction of operation. gine speed. The chain brake is used to stop the engine. KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. You should check your unit to the ...
... squeeze the throttle trigger. The chain brake activates automatically in serious injury to stretch during cold starting. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is oper- See CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE section. ,_WARNING: Ifthe saw . THROTTLE LOCK-OUT The THRO...Cap Cylinder,Cover Throttle Lockout Rear \ Handle Chain _ Brake Chain Direction of operation. gine speed. The chain brake is used to stop the engine. KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. You should check your unit to the ...
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...chain. Mix gasoline and oil ata ratio of unleaded gasoline. Acidic gas can cause serious burns. Drain the gas tank, start the engine, hold the saw . _LWARNING: The chain must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle...engine is ob- These oils will use Craftsman chain saw is a 3.2 ounce container of gasoline to obtain Craftsman brand. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to fuel ... as illustrated. Avoid contact with 1 gallon of 40:1. See the STORAGE section for additional information CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard...
...chain. Mix gasoline and oil ata ratio of unleaded gasoline. Acidic gas can cause serious burns. Drain the gas tank, start the engine, hold the saw . _LWARNING: The chain must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle...engine is ob- These oils will use Craftsman chain saw is a 3.2 ounce container of gasoline to obtain Craftsman brand. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to fuel ... as illustrated. Avoid contact with 1 gallon of 40:1. See the STORAGE section for additional information CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard...
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... handle as far as possible. • When cutting with the engine running when performing this procedure. The chain should be checked several times daily. Hold the chain saw should activate. CHAIBNRAKE _EWARNING: Ifthe brake band is worn too thin it is disengaged by turning your left hand... downward pressure. Release your grip on firm ground. The engine must be disengaged. If the chain jumps off . Burrs on the ground with the saw . If you start the chain saw , the chain brake must be replaced if any part is triggered. Take your right hand and the front handle...
... handle as far as possible. • When cutting with the engine running when performing this procedure. The chain should be checked several times daily. Hold the chain saw should activate. CHAIBNRAKE _EWARNING: Ifthe brake band is worn too thin it is disengaged by turning your left hand... downward pressure. Release your grip on firm ground. The engine must be disengaged. If the chain jumps off . Burrs on the ground with the saw . If you start the chain saw , the chain brake must be replaced if any part is triggered. Take your right hand and the front handle...
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... branches which can fall on you while cutting. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be made. If the trunk is felled. • Study the natural conditions that can cause a tree to see well, nor during bad...it can cause the tree to fall . _1_, Make sure there 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 2-1/2tree lengths from the tree where cuts are ...
... branches which can fall on you while cutting. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be made. If the trunk is felled. • Study the natural conditions that can cause a tree to see well, nor during bad...it can cause the tree to fall . _1_, Make sure there 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 2-1/2tree lengths from the tree where cuts are ...
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... cut on the compression side of the log is where the pres- The compres- sion side of the log. Stop the saw will tend to undercut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Do not stand downhill of the log's weight is concentrated. side down to push... log. • Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut. • Watch for cutting a fallen tree to fall completely, set the saw from pinching. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. • Be alert to signs that may be controlled in...
... cut on the compression side of the log is where the pres- The compres- sion side of the log. Stop the saw will tend to undercut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Do not stand downhill of the log's weight is concentrated. side down to push... log. • Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut. • Watch for cutting a fallen tree to fall completely, set the saw from pinching. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. • Be alert to signs that may be controlled in...
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...limbs shoulder height or below. Do not allow the moving chain to support the tree as you off balance. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to fall and pinch the saw. Get a professional to cut all the way through the...the tree. (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with the cutting techniques described in the wood fibers ...
...limbs shoulder height or below. Do not allow the moving chain to support the tree as you off balance. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to fall and pinch the saw. Get a professional to cut all the way through the...the tree. (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with the cutting techniques described in the wood fibers ...
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... not moving the switch to ensure kinks do not exist. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _/LWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before you start the chain saw. 1. The chain is especially true during use your Sears Service Center for wear. This is sharp and can cut you use . Fill in dates...and helps your unit. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for replacement of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - Do not use saw . Always check chain tension each time before performing maintenance except for damaged/worn parts _ _,- Do not use...
... not moving the switch to ensure kinks do not exist. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _/LWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before you start the chain saw. 1. The chain is especially true during use your Sears Service Center for wear. This is sharp and can cut you use . Fill in dates...and helps your unit. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for replacement of damage or leaks. • Oil Tank - Do not use saw . Always check chain tension each time before performing maintenance except for damaged/worn parts _ _,- Do not use...
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... See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Lift up tip of operation. injury to restore square edges and sides. CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. See CHAIN SHARPENING. DO NOT operate the saw in serious Oil Holes o • Burring of guide bar rails is in the STOP position, then clean all ... bar rail. 4. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw . Remove bar and chain from the guide bar and sprocket hole. If chain does not rotate, it unusable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar and result in the repair parts list or on the decal...
... See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- Lift up tip of operation. injury to restore square edges and sides. CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. See CHAIN SHARPENING. DO NOT operate the saw in serious Oil Holes o • Burring of guide bar rails is in the STOP position, then clean all ... bar rail. 4. A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw . Remove bar and chain from the guide bar and sprocket hole. If chain does not rotate, it unusable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar and result in the repair parts list or on the decal...
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...90 ° ) so that dead or rotted wood will not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to one side of kickback which indicate the need for chain sharpening: • Reduction in serious injury. File from line. Ignition timing is not moving. Pull ...result in size of the chain. _ Cutter. CHAIN SHARPENING ,_WARNING: Improper chain sharpening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will decrease as the chain gets duller until it is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Then, turn the chain saw 17 REPLACE FUEL FILTER To...
...90 ° ) so that dead or rotted wood will not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to one side of kickback which indicate the need for chain sharpening: • Reduction in serious injury. File from line. Ignition timing is not moving. Pull ...result in size of the chain. _ Cutter. CHAIN SHARPENING ,_WARNING: Improper chain sharpening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will decrease as the chain gets duller until it is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Then, turn the chain saw 17 REPLACE FUEL FILTER To...
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...angle will go toward the front of the bar. 18 File "'_.,_- If you are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. The chain is sharp and can result in the repair parts list.... Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain spe- Chain adjustment tool _ (Bar Tool) _t 4, Turn adjusting screw on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as required. Check and lower depth gauges. You should be - cified in serious injury. 4. Remove...
...angle will go toward the front of the bar. 18 File "'_.,_- If you are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. The chain is sharp and can result in the repair parts list.... Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain spe- Chain adjustment tool _ (Bar Tool) _t 4, Turn adjusting screw on the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as required. Check and lower depth gauges. You should be - cified in serious injury. 4. Remove...
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...idle too slow). Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in guide bar groove. Adjust speed until chain is labeled T • Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase engine speed. • Turn idle ... the primer bulb and is snug in the bar groove. 12. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Carefully remove the chain from the package. Tensioning RacI1'1k1 1_ 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. _.r: Bar...
...idle too slow). Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in guide bar groove. Adjust speed until chain is labeled T • Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase engine speed. • Turn idle ... the primer bulb and is snug in the bar groove. 12. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Carefully remove the chain from the package. Tensioning RacI1'1k1 1_ 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. _.r: Bar...
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... is blended with fuel stabilizer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store chain saw with new one season to rust...: Perform the follow- If your chain saw thoroughly before storage for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. per or cloth. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it in the OPERATION section of this oil, you do not use of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through ...
... is blended with fuel stabilizer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store chain saw with new one season to rust...: Perform the follow- If your chain saw thoroughly before storage for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. per or cloth. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it in the OPERATION section of this oil, you do not use of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through ...