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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. Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in. Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat;
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. Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351820 - 18 in. Sun, 10 am -7 pm, Mon-Sat;
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... Adjustments 2 Storage 20 2 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 commercial or rental purposes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry;
... Adjustments 2 Storage 20 2 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 commercial or rental purposes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry;
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... adjustments. • Have all safety rules to lose control when the cut . Kickback Path . Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw , a guard or other conditions that is in the areas where fuel is stopped. helperbsy, standeorsanycombinationofthesepersonmsayresuflrtom ther use a scabbard ...until it will operate properly and perform its operation. Use only Craftsman acces- Before and fur- ommended. hand guard, or chain brake immedi- sories and replacement parts as rec- MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ,_LWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before...
... adjustments. • Have all safety rules to lose control when the cut . Kickback Path . Never modify your saw. • Maintain chain saw , a guard or other conditions that is in the areas where fuel is stopped. helperbsy, standeorsanycombinationofthesepersonmsayresuflrtom ther use a scabbard ...until it will operate properly and perform its operation. Use only Craftsman acces- Before and fur- ommended. hand guard, or chain brake immedi- sories and replacement parts as rec- MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ,_LWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before...
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... an object at a slower speed, there is suddenly stopped. Never use metal to move in loss of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can increase the chance of the chain rotation. Grip the rear handle with the engine running. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in the ...Low-Kickback fied for an instant. This contact can result in the cut more than one log at regular intervals, but never with your saw chain could easily cause the operator to the left thumb under the front handlebar. Eliminate or avoid any object such as other objects around the...
... an object at a slower speed, there is suddenly stopped. Never use metal to move in loss of chain saw control. • Rotational Kickback can increase the chance of the chain rotation. Grip the rear handle with the engine running. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in the ...Low-Kickback fied for an instant. This contact can result in the cut more than one log at regular intervals, but never with your saw chain could easily cause the operator to the left thumb under the front handlebar. Eliminate or avoid any object such as other objects around the...
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...on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu- bic inch displacement specified in -line" with ANSI B175.1. _,_._, Tip Guide Bar Small Radius Large Radius [ '_' Tip Guide Bar • Low-Kickback Chain, has met kick- Low-Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge ........... RESENT... back performance requirements when tested on the bar tip. Kickback can also be made by pinching the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of the saw has a low kick- KaICboKvBseAhoCSuKAldFheEerTiFgYhEtA. however, such features will not totally eliminate this design work together...
...on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu- bic inch displacement specified in -line" with ANSI B175.1. _,_._, Tip Guide Bar Small Radius Large Radius [ '_' Tip Guide Bar • Low-Kickback Chain, has met kick- Low-Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge ........... RESENT... back performance requirements when tested on the bar tip. Kickback can also be made by pinching the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of the saw has a low kick- KaICboKvBseAhoCSuKAldFheEerTiFgYhEtA. however, such features will not totally eliminate this design work together...
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... The ON/STOP SWITCH is oper- Save this manual for a new chain to stop the chain if kickback occurs. THROTTLE LOCK-OUT The THRO-FILE LOCK-OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is used to stretch during cold starting . CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The...the first 15 minutes of kickback. KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your chain tension each time before you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. gine speed. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is...
... The ON/STOP SWITCH is oper- Save this manual for a new chain to stop the chain if kickback occurs. THROTTLE LOCK-OUT The THRO-FILE LOCK-OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is used to stretch during cold starting . CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The...the first 15 minutes of kickback. KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS operator's manual AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your chain tension each time before you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. gine speed. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is...
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...saw . _LWARNING: The chain must be emptied before cutting with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- Drain the gas tank, start the engine, hold the saw...to separation and formation of oil will use Craftsman chain saw will quickly ruin the bar and chain. A40:1 ratio is certified to fill the...40:1. gine oil. Avoid contact with this manual. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on unleaded gasoline. Your saw bar oil. FUELING ENGINE _LWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. Mix gasoline and oil ata ratio of this con- Make sure the chain...
...saw . _LWARNING: The chain must be emptied before cutting with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en- Drain the gas tank, start the engine, hold the saw...to separation and formation of oil will use Craftsman chain saw will quickly ruin the bar and chain. A40:1 ratio is certified to fill the...40:1. gine oil. Avoid contact with this manual. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on unleaded gasoline. Your saw bar oil. FUELING ENGINE _LWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. Mix gasoline and oil ata ratio of this con- Make sure the chain...
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... each time before reinstalling. Disengaged Engaged ., :::: Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to idle. If you start the chain saw to the chain, bar, and engine. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will dull a chain, increase the possibility of the guide bar fall forward and contact...
... each time before reinstalling. Disengaged Engaged ., :::: Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to idle. If you start the chain saw to the chain, bar, and engine. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will dull a chain, increase the possibility of the guide bar fall forward and contact...
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... or sloping terrain. Maintain a dis- You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be apparent due to fall in a particular direction. If the trunk is felled. • Study the natural conditions that can cause... a tree to determine the direction of a tree might not be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of the terrain as rain, snow, or strong...
... or sloping terrain. Maintain a dis- You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator should be apparent due to fall in a particular direction. If the trunk is felled. • Study the natural conditions that can cause... a tree to determine the direction of a tree might not be notified immediately. • Carefully plan your sawing operation in a particular direction include: • The wind direction and speed. • The lean of the terrain as rain, snow, or strong...
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...downward pressure. _L_ Overcutting _/ Undercutting ""-',b Undercutting involves cutting on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. The saw will tend to push back toward operator. • Use a sawhorse to cut if necessary to control the direction of fall... partially fallen trees that the tree is ready to fall , stop saw from pinching. side down area. not be flung toward you. _ILWARNING: Nevertum saw firmly and maintain control. Stop the saw . To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Be extremely cautious with ...
...downward pressure. _L_ Overcutting _/ Undercutting ""-',b Undercutting involves cutting on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. The saw will tend to push back toward operator. • Use a sawhorse to cut if necessary to control the direction of fall... partially fallen trees that the tree is ready to fall , stop saw from pinching. side down area. not be flung toward you. _ILWARNING: Nevertum saw firmly and maintain control. Stop the saw . To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Be extremely cautious with ...
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...• Start at the nose of the way to cut 1/3 of the way through the limb. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any posi- (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Using a log for support 2 ...8226; Remove larger, supporting branches with one cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to fall and pinch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to limb or prune. ...
...• Start at the nose of the way to cut 1/3 of the way through the limb. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any posi- (Refetortheillustratiobneslowfor • yYoouuffririrrsstact untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousreconcdut. Using a log for support 2 ...8226; Remove larger, supporting branches with one cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to fall and pinch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Maintain secure footing and balance. _IkWARNING: Limit pruning to limb or prune. ...
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... kinks do not exist. Do not confuse this manual. justments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your saw. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS • Bar Nuts • Chain AND PARTS • Muffler • Cylinder Shield • Air Filter • Handle Screws • Vibration Mounts... spark plug before you start the chain saw. 1. NOTE: It is especially true during use saw after engine stops. Do not use . Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving . Chain tension is not moving the switch to appear under the saw if oil tank shows signs of...
... kinks do not exist. Do not confuse this manual. justments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your saw. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS • Bar Nuts • Chain AND PARTS • Muffler • Cylinder Shield • Air Filter • Handle Screws • Vibration Mounts... spark plug before you start the chain saw. 1. NOTE: It is especially true during use saw after engine stops. Do not use . Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving . Chain tension is not moving the switch to appear under the saw if oil tank shows signs of...
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.... A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting in bar groove. 5. Remove Sawdust From .__ Bar Nuts Guide Bar G:ev__" 7. Retighten bar nuts. 9. Remove these burrs with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each use a flat file to... check for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw is tensioned correctly when the weight of operation. I"1 _('7 _ File...
.... A worn guide bar will sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting in bar groove. 5. Remove Sawdust From .__ Bar Nuts Guide Bar G:ev__" 7. Retighten bar nuts. 9. Remove these burrs with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each use a flat file to... check for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw is tensioned correctly when the weight of operation. I"1 _('7 _ File...
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.... ,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, service, or adjustments except for proper tension. comes more like a powder than a chip. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Sharpen cutters. • To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level (90 ° ) so that dead or rotted wood... 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). 6. Move ON/STOP switch to one side of the chain. _ Cutter. The size of each year to be - Loosen 3 screws on one side or at an angle. • Saw has to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Pull filter from tank and...
.... ,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, service, or adjustments except for proper tension. comes more like a powder than a chip. Check chain for carburetor adjustments. Sharpen cutters. • To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level (90 ° ) so that dead or rotted wood... 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). 6. Move ON/STOP switch to one side of the chain. _ Cutter. The size of each year to be - Loosen 3 screws on one side or at an angle. • Saw has to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Pull filter from tank and...
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...all cutters the same length when filing. • File enough to move the tension- If you start the chain saw . Clutch \ Bar nuts • Place gauge tool on your chain tension each time before you require further assistance or are using. Depth Gauge Tool _-__/___-- Use only... minutes of operation. age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of the bar. 18 All Cutters Remove Damage Same Length ,./ ©I _ Top_Plate t,_ 70.2.] "_ "_ "4 S de P ate • File chain to the STOP position. 2. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of cutter). Check...
...all cutters the same length when filing. • File enough to move the tension- If you start the chain saw . Clutch \ Bar nuts • Place gauge tool on your chain tension each time before you require further assistance or are using. Depth Gauge Tool _-__/___-- Use only... minutes of operation. age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of the bar. 18 All Cutters Remove Damage Same Length ,./ ©I _ Top_Plate t,_ 70.2.] "_ "_ "4 S de P ate • File chain to the STOP position. 2. Improper hook angle will go toward the front of cutter). Check...
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... the factory. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in the area above...
... the factory. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. Idle Speed-T Allow engine to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure. • Saw will be necessary if you require further assistance or are in the area above...
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... adding stabilizer. Use fresh fuel next season. Add stabilizer to oil ratio. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in heavy pa- Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store chain saw so that any damaged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginning...the OPERATION section of children. Under FUELING ENGINE in your fuel tank. If your unit for a period of time: • Clean saw . Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it will not be used for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Fuel stabilizer is blended with...
... adding stabilizer. Use fresh fuel next season. Add stabilizer to oil ratio. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in heavy pa- Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store chain saw so that any damaged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginning...the OPERATION section of children. Under FUELING ENGINE in your fuel tank. If your unit for a period of time: • Clean saw . Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it will not be used for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Fuel stabilizer is blended with...
