Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.358.352181 - 18 in. Bar

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WARNING:-Read and follow alISafety Rules and OperatingInstructions bef6re first use of this product.

F_ 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 _.ou_,,=o_=ooo°_mo_

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-087295 03/13/98

Warranty 2 Storage 16Safety Rules 2 TroubleShootingChart 17Assembly 5 Pads List 19Operation 6 Spanish 22Maintenance 11 Parts& Ordering BackServiceandAdjustments 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASCHAIN SAWForoneyear fromthedate of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanGas ChainSawismaintained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingto theowner'smanual,Sears willrepair,freeof charge,anydefectinmaterialorworkmanship.Thiswarrantyexcludesthe bar,chain,spark plugandairfilter,whichareexpendablepads,andbecomewomduringnormaluse.If thisGas ChainSaw isusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesfor30 daysfromthe date ofpurchase.WARRAN_ SERVICE iS AVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHIS CHAINSAW TOTHE NEAREST SEARSSERVICECENTER INTHE UNITED STATES.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegal rights,andyoumay alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: Always disconnectsparkplugwirewhenmakingrepairsexceptforcarburetoradjustments. Becauseachainsaw isa high-speedwoodcuttingtool,carelessorimproperuse ofthistootcancauseseriousinjury.PLAN AHEAD

duty, non-slipgloves;eye protectionsuchas non*fogging,ventedgogglesor face screen;an approvedsafetyhard hat;andsoundbarriers(earplugsor mufflers) to protectyourhearing.Regularusersshouldhavehearingcheckedregularlyas chainsawnoisecan damagehearing.Se-

. Restrictthe use ofyour saw,toadult curehairaboveshoulderlength.users whounderstandand canfollow • Keepall padsof yourbodyawayfromthe safetyrules,precautions,and op- the chainwhenthe engineis running.eratinginstructionsfound in this • Keepchildren,bystanders,andani-manual, malsat least 30 feet (10 meters)

safetyShoes

• Wearprotectivegear.Alwaysusesteel-toedsafetyfootwear withnon-slipsoles;snug-fittingclothing;heavy-

away from the workarea whenstart-ingand usingthesaw.

• Do nothandleoroperatea chain sawwhenyouare fatigued, ill,or upset,orifyouhavetaken alcohol,drugs,ormedication.Youmustbe ingoodphysicalconditionand mentallyalert.if you haveany conditionthatmightbe aggravatedby strenuous work,checkwithdoctorbeforeoperating.

• Do notstartcuttinguntilyouh_veaclearworkarea,securefooting, andespeciallyifyouare fellinga tree,aretreatpath. : ....

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-

ous injury to the operator, helpers, orbystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is in-tended for two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only ina well-ventilated outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder orin a tree, unless you are specificallytrained to do so.

• Make sure the chain will not makecontact with any object while startingthe engine. Never try to start the sawwhen the guido bar is in a cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-pecially at the end of the cut. Doingso can cause you to lose controlwhen the cut is completed.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.• Hand carry saw only when engine is

stopped. Carry with muffleraway frombody; guide bar & chain projecting be-hind you; guide bar preferably cov-ered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDER• Have all chain saw service performed

by a qualified service dealer exceptthe items listed in the maintenancesection of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stopsmoving when the throttle trigger is re-leased. For correction, refer to =Car-buretor Adjustments."

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and fr_efrom oil or fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securelytightened.

• Use only Craftsman accessories andreplacement parts as recommended.Never modify your saw.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION• Donotsmokewhilehandlin_fuelor

whileoperatingthe saw.• Eliminateall sourcesofsparksor frame

inareaswherefuelis mixedot"poured.• Mixandpourfuel inan outdoorarea

anduse an approved, marked con-tainerforall fuelpurposes.Wipe upall fuelspillsbeforestartingsaw.

• Moveat least 10 feet (3 meters)fromfueling site beforestarting.

- Turnthe engineoff and letsaw coolina non-combustiblearea, notondryleaves,straw,paper,etc.Slowlyre-movefuelcap and refuelunit.

• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, drywell ventilated space where fuel va-pore cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoidkicl_backand other forces which canresult in serious injury.

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AvoidObstructions

ClearThe WorkingArea

WARNING: Rotational Kickback canoccur when the moving chain contactsan object at the upper portion of the tipof the guide bar. Contact at the upperportion of the tip of the guide bar cancause the chain to dig into the object,which stops the chain for an instant.Theresult is a lightning fast, reverse reactionwhich kicks the guide bar up and back.-towardthe operator.Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur whenthe chain is suddenly stopped by beingpinched, caught, or by contacting a for-eign object in the wood. This suddenstopping of the chain results in a rever-sal of the chain force used to cutwoodand causes the saw to move in the op-posite direction of the chain rotation.Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straightback toward the operator. Pu!l*Inpulisthe saw away from the operator.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACK* Recognize that kJckl_ck can happen.

W'_ha basic understandingof kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to acc{dents.

, Never let (he moving chain Contactany object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep working area free from obstruc-tions such as other trees, branches,rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminateor avoid any obstruction that your saw

ochain could hit while cutting.Keep saw chain sharp and properlytens=oned. A loose or dull chaincan

increasethechanceof kickback,Fot-lowmanufacturer'schainsharpeningandmaintenance instructions.Checktensionat regularintervals,butneverwithenginerunning, Makesurebarclampnutsare securelytightened.

• Beg_nandcontinuecutting!at fullspeed,if thechainis mowngat aslowerspeed, thereis greaterchanceof }dekbackoccurring.

• Use extremecautionwhenreenteringa cut.

i Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththetipof thebar(plungecuts).Watchforshiftinglogsor otherforcesthatcouldclosea cut andpinchor fal!intochain,

• Use the specifiedReduced-KickbackGuideBarand Low-KickbackChain.

AvoidPinch-Kickback:• Be extremelyawareof situationsor

obstructions thatcan cause materialto pinch the top of or otherwise stopthe chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at atime,

• Donot twist sawas bar is withdrawnfrom an undercutwhen bucking,

AvoidPulHn:• _ways begincuttingwiththe engine

at ful/spaed and the sawhousingagainst wood.

• Usewedgesmadeof plasticorwood.Neveruse metal to holdthe cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left of the saw

Thumb onundersideofhandlebar;

_( Elbowlocked

Neverreversehandpositions• Agood,firmgriponthe sawwithboth

hands willhelp ,youmaintaincontrol,Don'tlet go. Gripthe rear handlewithyourrighthandwhetheryou are rightor lefthanded.Wrapthe fingersofyour left handoverand around thefronthandlebar,andyourleft thumbunderthe frontt_andlebar.Keepyour

, leftarm straight withthe elbowlocked.Positionyour lefthand on the fronthandlebarso it isina straightlinewithyourrighthandon the rearhandlewhenmaking buckingcuts.Standslightlyto the left side ofthe sawto

keep your bodyfrombeingina directlinewiththe cuttingchain,

° Standwith your weightevenlyhal*anced on both feet.

• Donot overreach, Youcouldbe drawnorthrown off balanceandJosecontrol.

• Do not cut above shoulderheight, It isdifficult to maintaincontrolof sawaboveshoutderheight,

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURESWARNING: The followingfeatures areincludedonyoursawto help reducehazardof kickback; however,such fea-tureswillnottotallyeliminatethisdan-ger.Donotrelyonlyonsafetydevices,• Handguard:designedto reducethe

chanceof yourleft handcontactingthe chainif your handslipsoffthefront handlebar.

° Positionoffront andrearhandlebars:designedwithdistancebetweenhan-dlesand "in-line"witheachother.Thespreadand "in-line"positionof thehandsprovidedbythis designworktogetherto givebalanceand resis-tancein controllingthepivotofthesawbacktowardthe operatorif kick-back occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback GuideBar:de-signedwith a smallradiustip whichreducesthe sizeof the kickback dan-ger zone. Thistype bar has beendemonstrated to significantly reducethe number and seriousnessof kick-backs when tested in accordancewithANSI B175.1.

Small Radius

TipGuideBar I: ...... ! _,J° Low-f_ckbackCha_ri:hasmetkickback

performancerequimmantswhentestedona representativesampleof chainsawsbelow3.8 cubicinchdisplacementspecifiedinANSIB175.1.

Low-KickbackChainContouredDepthGauge

_,,='_'_ ElongatedGuardLink,_z;;;llaz:;l_,,P-----"DeflectsKickback% "_ ForceAndAltows

Tt,,_ WoodTOGraduallyRideIntoCutter

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposuretovibrationsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtoolscouldcauseblood vesselor nerveaamageinthe fingers,hands,andjointsof people4

pronetocirculationdisordersorabnormalswelling.Prolongeduse incoldweatherhasbeen linkedto bloodvesseldamageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,lossof strength,changeinskincoloror texture,or lossoffeeling in thefingers, hands,or joints,discontinuetheuse ofthistoolandseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe avoidanceof theseproblems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson acontinualand regularbasismust closelymonitortheirphysfcalconditionandthe conditionof thistoolCHAIN BRAKE Ifthissawis to be usedfor commerciallogging,youmustorderand installa chainbraketo complywithFederalOSHARegulationsfor Com-mercial Logging.Contactyour SearsServiceCenterorcall1-800-235-5878.SPARKARRESTOR:Yoursaw isequippedwithatemperaturelimiting

muffler and spark arresting screenwhich meets the requirements ofCalifomia Codes 4442 and 4443. AllU.S. forest land and the states ofCalifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,New Jersey, Oregon, and Washingtonrequire by lawthat many internalcombustion engines be equipped with aspark arrestor screen. If you operate achain saw in a state or locale wheresuch regulations exist, you are legallyresponsible for maintaining theoperating conditionof these parts.Failure to do so is a violation of the law.Refer to Customer Responsibilitieschart in the MAINTENANCEs_ection.

STANDARDS: This chain saw is listedby Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccordance withAmerican NationalStandards for Gas01ine-Powered ChainSaws Safety Requirements (ANSIB175.1-I99t).

CARTON CONTENTSCheck carton contents against the fol-lowing liSt.Model 358.352181• Chain Saw (fullyassembled)• Bar tool• Chain• Car_ing Case* Gloves• Gas Can. Bar & Chain Lube.2-cycle engine oil• Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

• If youneedassistanceor findthatpadsare missing ordamagedFpleasecall1-800-235.5878. • •

NOTE: It isnormalto hearthe fuelfilterrattlein an emptyfueltank.Yourunithas beenfactorytestedandthe carburetorpreciselyadjusted. As aresultyoumaysmellgasolineorfindadropofoil/fuelresidueonthe mufflerwhenyouunpackthe unit.ASSEMBLYYoursaw isfully assembled;noassemblyis necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAWRF.AD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-ING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarizeyourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save thismanual for future reference.

Bar Oil FillCap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap

Cylinder Cover [1FastIdle FL,JI

ThrottleL k

--,----- _ J t/_ Screw _ ulreCtlOn

_-.,-.,---- .,,.,- GuideBar "Throttle Choke -- . BarClampNuts ui earT"ggorK.obBarO,amp

ON/STOP SWITCHTheON/STOP Switchis usedto stopthe engine.THRO'rFLETRIGGERThe throttletriggercontrolsenginespeed.THROTTLE LOCKOUTThe throttlelockoutmustbe pressedbeforeyoucansqueezethe throttletrig-ger.Thisfeature preventsyou from ac-cidentallysqueezingthe tdgger.FAST IDLE LOCKThe fast idle lockholdsthethrottletrig-gerinthe startingposition.Activatethefast idlelockby pressingthethrottlelockoutandsqueezingthe throttletrig-ger.Withthethrottletriggersqueezed,pressthefast idle lock.Releasethe

throttle lockout and trigger while holdingthe fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOBThe Choke Knob activates the choke todprovideadditional fuel to the engine

uring cold starting.

PRIMER BULBThe Primer Bulb circulates fuel to thecarburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a new chain to stretchduring first 30 minutes of operation. Youshould check your chain tenston fre-quently, See Chain Tension under theService and Adjustments section.6

BEFORESTARTINGENGINEWARNING:Be sure to read the fuelhandling i,_forrnation in the safety rulessection of this manual before you beg_n.If you do not understand the fuel han-dling informationdo not attempt to fuelyour unit. Seek help from-s0meone thatdoes understand the information orcallthe customer assistance help line at1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILThe chain oiler provides continuous lu-brication to the chain and guide bar. Besure to flu the bar oil tank when you fillthe fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommend you use Craftsmanchain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil isnot available, you may use a goodgrade SAE 30 oil until you are able toobtain Craftsman brand. The oil outputis automatically metered during opera-tion. Your saw will use approximatelyone tank of bar oil for every tank of fuelmix. Always fill the bar oil tank whenyou filI the fuel tank,

FUELING ENGINEThis engine is certified to operate onunleaded gasoline. Before operation,gasoline must be mixed with a goodquality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. Werecommend Craftsman brand oil. Mixgasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:t (A40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleadedgasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oilor boat oil. These oils will cause enginedamage. When mixing fuel follow theinstructionsprinted on the container.Once oil is added to the gasoline,shake container momentarily to assurethat the fuel is thoroughly mixed.Always read and follow the safety rulesrelating to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANTExperience indicatesthat alcoholblendedfuels(caJledgesoho_or usingethanolormethanol) can attract moisturewhich •leads to separationand formation ofackls duringstorage. Acidic gas candamage the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-tem shouldbe emptied before storage for °30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel

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lines and carburetorare empty. Use freshfuel next season. See STORAGEinstruc-tionsfor addi_onal information.Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.See the STORAGEsection for additionalinformation.

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 ENGINEAFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL• Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix.• Fill bar oil tank with bar OIL• Prime engine by pressing primer bulb

six times.• Move On/Stop switch to ON.

Primer Bulb

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• Actuate choke by pulling choke knobfully out.

• Set saw on the ground. Grip fronthandle with your left hand and placeright foot through rear handle.

StarterRope Handle

FootThroughRear Handle

Set fast idle by depressing the throttlelock with your right hand, Then,squeeze and hold throttle tdgger. Withyour thumb, .press the fast idle lockdown and hold. Next, release thethrottle trigger.DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger dur-ing starting; otherwise, it will be nec-essary to reset the fast id!_ l_P.k.

NOTE:When pulling the starter rope,do not use the full extent of the rope.Do not let starter rope snap back. Holdhandle. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Pull starter rope handle firmly andquickly withyour dght hand until theengine attempts to start';but no morethan 5 pulls. Then, push in chokeknobto the partial position. Resumepulting handle until engine starts.

• Above 40°1=,allow engine to run forapproximately 5 seconds. Push thechoke knob into the OFF position;then squeeze and release throttle tdg-ger to allow engine to idle.

• Below 40°F, allow engine to warm upfor 30 seconds to 1 minute with chokeat padial position. Push choke knob into the OFF position; then squeeze andrelease throttle trigger to allow engfneto idle.

• To stop engine, move On/Stop switchto the STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINEDONOT use the choke to start a warmengine or flooding and hard startingmay occur.

: Move On/Stop switch to ON.Set fast idle lock.

Be sure choke is in the OFF position.With saw on ground, gdp front handlewith left hand and place your dght footthrough rear handle.

• Pull starter rope handle until enginestarts.

• Squeeze and release throttle tdggerto return engine to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING ORSTARTING A FLOODED ENGINEThe engine may be flooded if it has notstarted after 10 pulls. Flooded enginescan be cleared of excess fuel with thefollowing procedure:

Engage the fast idle lock.•"Verify that the On/Stop switch is inthe

ON position.• Push choke knob to the OFF position.• With saw on ground, gdp front handle

with left hand and place dght footthrough rear handle.

- Puff starter rope handle until enginestarts.

° Starting could require many pulls de-pending on how badly the unit isflooded. If engine still fails to start, re-fer to the TROUBLESHOOTINGchart orcall 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING TIPS• Checkchaintensionbeforefirstuse

andafter f minute of operation.SeeChainTensionin the Maintenancesection.

° Cut woodonly.Donotcut metal,plas-tics,masonry,non-woodbuildingma-terials,etc.

° Stopthe sawff the chainstdkesa for-eignobject.Inspect the sawand re-pairparts_s necessary.

• Keepthe chainout,ofdirtand sand.Evena srhall_amountof dirtwillquick-ly du!la chainand increase the possi-bilityof kickback.

• Practicecuttingafew smalllogsusingthe followingsteps. This willhelpyougetthe "feel"of usingyour sawbeforeyoubegina majorsawingoperation.° Squeezethe throttletriggerand al-

low the engineto reach full speedbeforecutting.

• Begincuttingwiththesaw frameagainstthelog.

• Keep the engineat fullspeedtheentiretimeyouare cutting.

• Allow the chainto cutforyou. Exertonlylightdownwardpressure.

• Releasethethrottletriggeras soonasthe cutiscompleted,allowingtheengineto idle. If yourunthe sawatfull throttlewithouta cuttingload,unnecessarywear can occur.

• Toavoid losingcontrolwhencutiscomplete,do notputpressureonsawat endof cut.

• Stop enginebeforesettingsawdown.

TREE FELLINGTECHNIQUESWARNING: .Check forbrokenor.deadbrancheswllichcanfall whgeCutting̀causing seriousinjury. Donotcutnearbuildings orelectricalwiresif you do notknowthe directionof tree fall, nor cutatnightsinceyou willnot be abletoseewell,nordudngbadweathersuchasrain, snow,orstrongwinds,etc.• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation

inadvance.• Cleartheworkarea.Youneeda clear

areaallaroundthe tree so youcanhave securefooting.

• Study the naturalconditions thatcancausethe treeto fall ina particulardirection.Theseconditionsinclude:° The winddirectionand speed.• The leanof the tree.The leanof a

tree mightnot be apparentduetounevenorslopingterrain.Use a

plumb or level to determine the di-rection of tree lean.

° Weight and branches on one side.• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk isrotted, it can snap and fall toward theoperator. ....

• Make sure there is enough room forthe tree to fail. Maintain a distance of2-1/2tree lengths from the nearestperson or other objects. Engine noisecan drown out a warning call.

• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,nails, staples, and wire from the treewhere cuts are to be made.

_ Plana clearretreatpath

()--,,=,,_- Directionof Fallf

Firstcut

Notch

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FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell largetrees_ A notch is cut on the side of thetree in the desired direction of fail. Aftera felling cut is made on the oppositeside of tree, the tree will tend to fall inthe direction of the notch.

NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,remove them before making the notch.NOTCH CUT AND FELUNG TREE• Make notch cut by cutting the top of

the notch first. Cut through 113of thediameter of the tree. Next completethe notch by cutting the bottom. Seeillustration. Once the notch is cut, re-move the wedge of wood from tree.

Finalcuthere

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• Afterremovingthe wood,make thefellingcutonthe oppositesideof thenotch.Thisis doneby makinga cutabouttwo inches higherthan the cen*ter ofthe notch.This willleaveenoughuncutwoodbetween thefell-ingcutandthe notch to form a hinge.

This hinge witl help prevent the treefrom fairing in the wrong direction.

Hingeholdstree onstumpandhelpscontrolfail

Openingoffelting cut

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,use wedges to open the cut whennecessary to control the direction of fall.TOavoid kickback and chain damage,usa wood or plastic wedges, but neversteel or iron wedges.• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready

to fall: cracking sounds, widening ofthe felling cut, or movement in the up-per branches.

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put itdown, and get away quickly on yourplanned retreat path.

• Be extremely cautious with partiallyfallen trees that may be poorly sup-ported. When a tree doean't fall com-pletely, set the saw aside and pulldown the tree witha cable winch,block and tackle, o[ tractor. D.o_notuse your saw to cut down a partiallyfallen tree.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting afallen tree to the desired log size.WARNING: Do not stand on the logbeing cut. Any portion can rollcausinglossof footing arid control. Do not standdownhill of the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTS• Cut only one log at a time.• Cut shattered wood very carefully;

sharp pieces of wood could be flungtoward operator.

• Use a sawhorse to cut small togs.Never allow another person to holdthe log white cutting and never holdthe log with your leg or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs,limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logsinto a clear area before cuttingthem.

BUCKING TECHNIQUESWARNING: If saw becomes pinchedor hung in a log, don_ttry to force it out.You can Josecontrol of the saw result*ing in injury and/or damage to the saw,Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic

orwoodintothecutuntilthesawcanberemovedeasily.Restartsawandcarefullyreenterthe cut. Do not use a metalwedge. Do not attempt to restartyoursaw when it is pinched or hung in a fog,

Usea wedgeto removepinchedsaw

TurnsawOFF enduse a plasticorwoodenwedgeto forcecutopen.

Overcutting begins on the top side ofthe togwith the bottom of the sawagainst the fog, When overeutting uselightdownward pressure.

Overcuttlng Undemuttlng

Undercutting involves cutting on theunderside of the log with top of sawagainst the log. When undercuttinguselightupward pressure. Hold saw firmlyand maintain control. The saw will tendto push back toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown to undercut, The saw cannot becontrolled in this position,

Atways make your first cut on thecompression side of the log.

__Rr=stcuton com,p_resstonsideof fog

Secondcut

P3ts_cuton compression sideof log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter ofthe log.

• Roll the log over and finish with a sec-ond overcut.

• Watch for logs with a compresionside. See illustrationabove for cuttinglogs with a compression side.

Usinga logfor support 2ndCut

1stCut

1= Cut

2ndCut

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STAND, Remember your firstcut is always on

the compression side of the log. (Re-fer to the i!lustrationbelow for yourfirst and second cut).

• Your firstcut should extend 1/3of thediameter of the log.

• Finish with your second cut.

Usinga_ ndCut

stCut

UMBING AND PRUNINGWARNING: Neverclimbintoa treetolimborprune.Do notstandon ladders,platforms,a log,orin any positionwhichcancauseyouto loseyourbal-ance orcontrolofthe saw.IMPORTANTPOINTS• Watchout for springpoles.

Spdngpolesare smallsize limbswhichcan whiptowardyou,or pullyouoff balance.Use extremecautionwhencuttingsmallsizelimbs.

° Be atert for spdngback.Watchoutforbranchesthatare bentorunderpres-sure.Avoidbeingstruckby thebranchorthe sawwhen the tensioninthe woodfibers is released.

° Frequentlyclearbranchesoutof thewayto avoid trippingoverthem.

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LIMBING branches are higherthan your shoul-• Limb a tree only after it is cut down. def. Get a professional to do the job.* Leave the larger limbsunderneath the • Make your first cut 1/3of the way

felled tree to support the tree as you through the bottomof the limb.work. • Next make a second cut all the way

• Start at the base of the feUed tree and through the limb,work toward the top, cutting branches • Finish the pruning operation by usingand limbs. Remove smaZllimbs with an overcut so that the stump of theone cut.

• Keepthe treebetweenyouand thechain.

• Removelarger,supportingbrancheswiththe 1/3,2/3cuttingtechniquesde-scribed inthe buckingsection.

• Alwaysuse an overcutto cut smalland freely hanginglimbs.Undercut-tingcouldcauselimbstofall andpinchthe saw.

PRUNINGWARNING: Limitpruningto limbsshoulderheightorbelow.Do notcut if

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

limb protrudes1 to 2 inchesfrom thetrunkofthe tree.

"_ Firstcut

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Fill indatesas youcompleteregular service

Check for damaged/worn parts

CheCkfor loose fasteners/parts _,

Check chaintension ti

Check chainsharpness ii

Check guidebar p,,Clean unit& labels

Cleanair filter

Clean/inspectsparkarrestorscreen& inspectmuffler ...Replacesparkplug

Before After Eve_ Every YearlyUse Use 5 hrs._25 hrs

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warrantyonthisunitdoesnotcov-er itemsthat havebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse ornegligence.To re-ceivefull valuefrom thewarranty,theoperatormustmaintainunitas instruct-ed inthismanual.Vadousadjustmentswilt need to be madeperiodicallytopropedymaintainyourunit.• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

air filter element,and check guide barandchainfor wear.A new sparkplugand air filter element assures properair-fuel mixture and helps your engine

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runbetter and lastlonger.WARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplugbeforeperformingmaintenanceexceptfor carburetoradjustments.

LUBRICATION

I Sproc=Barket 2 BarOil _'_• Fi,Cap"El

1 Use_2 UseCraftsmanchainsawbaroil

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSReplacement of damaged/worn parts"shouldbe referred to your Sears Ser-vice Center.NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amountof oil to appear under the'_sawafter en-gine stops. Do not confuse th_swith aleaking oil tank.• On/Stop Swifch - Ensure On/Stop

switch functionspropedy by movingthe switch to the "Stop"position.Make sure engine stops; then restartengine and continue.

• Fuel Tank- Do not use saw if fueltank shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Oil Tank- Do not use saw if oil tankshows signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSEFASTENERS AND PARTS "• Bar Clamp Nut• Chain• Muffler• Cylinder Shield° Air Filter• Clutch Drum/Sprocket• Handle Screws• Vibration Mounts• Starter Housing• Handguard

CHECK CHAIN TENSION• Use the screwdriver end of the bar

tool to move chain around guide barto ensure kinks do not exist. Thechain should rotate freely.

Bar Clamp Nuts

• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they arelinger tight against the bar damp.

• Turn adjusting screw clockwise untilchain barely touches the bottom ofguide bar.

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• Using bar tool, tell chain around guidebar to ensure all linksare in bar groove.

AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn

* Lift up tip of guide bar to check forsag. Release tip of guide bar, thenturn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.

* While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten

bar clam_ nutswith the bar tool.Torque to 10-15 ft.lbs.

clamp _ _'_

Nuts

• Use the screwdriver end of the bartool to move chain around guide bar.

° If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.S_ighttyloosen bar clamp nuts andturn adjusting screw 1/4 rum counter-clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

° If chain is too loose, itwill sag belowthe guide bar. DO NOT operate thesaw if the chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. Adull chain makes a sawdust powderand cuts slowly.CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening requires specialtools. You can purchase sharpeningtools at Sears or go to a professionalchain sharpener.CHECK GUIDE BAR .... • _Conditions Whichrequire guide barmaintenance:° Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.* Saw has to be forced through the cut., Inadequate supply of oil to barlchain.Check the condition of guide bar eachtime chain is sharpened. A worn guidebar willdamage the chain and makecutting difficult.To maintain guide bar:* Move On/Stop switch to =Stop."• Remove bar and chain from saw., Clean all sawdust and any other

debris from the guide bar groove andsprocket hole after each use.RemoveSawdustFrom iJ _,_,

GuideBarGr__

V SprocketHole

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• Addlubricantto sprocketholeaftereach use.

• Burdng of guidebarrailsis a normalprocess of rail wear.Remove theseburrs w_h a fiat file.

• When rail top is uneven, use a flat fileto restore square edgesand sides.

File Edges andsides Square

Worn Groove Correct Groove

Replace guide barwhen the groove iswom, the guide bar is bent or cracked,or whenexcess heating or burringofthe railsoccurs, if replacementis nec-essary,use onlythe guidebarspecifiedfor yoursaw inthe repairpadslistoronthe decal locatedon thechainsaw.CLEAN UNIT & LABELS• Clean the unitusinga dampclothwith

a milddetergent.• Wipe offunitwitha cleandrycloth.CLEAN AIR RLTERA dirty air filterdecreases the life andperformance ofthe engine and in-creasesfuelconsumptionandharmfuemissions.Alwayscleanyoursir filterafter 15 tanksof fuelor5 hoursof op-eration,whichevercomesfirst.Cleanmore frequently industyconditions.Ausedair filter canneverbe completelycleaned, it is advisable to replaceyourair filter witha newone afterevery50hoursofoperation,orannually,which-evercomesfirst. Tocleanfilter:.• Loosen3 screwsoncylinder cover.• Removecylindercover.- Remove airfilter,• Cleanthe air filter usinghotsoapy

water,Rinsewithcleancoolwater,Air drycompletelybefore reinstalling.

• Lightlyoil air fitter beforeinstalling toimprove the efficiencyof air filter. Use2-cycle engineoi!ormotoroil (SAE30). Squeezeexcess oil'from _iter.

• Reinstall air filter.• Reinstallcylinder coverand 8 screws

(15-20 in-lbs.).Cylinder Cover

AirFitter Screws,%

f

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTOR SCREENAs the unitis used,carbondepositsbuitduponthe mufflerand sparkarrestorscreen,and mustbe removedto avoid creatinga fire hazardoraffect-ingengineperformance.Replacethesparkarrestorscreenifbreaksoccur.

MufflerDiffuserSpaxkArrestor

MufflerCover

/Body

MulflerCover

CLEANING THE SPARKARRESTOR SCREENCleaningis requiredevery25 hoursofoperationor annually,..whichever_comesfirst. •:": _ : i !_"• Loosenand removethe 2 mufflercov-

er screws,• Removethe mufflercover(cover

snapsoffmufflerbody).• Removemufflerdiffuserandspark

arrestorscreenassembly.Noticetheorientationof thesepartsfor reassem-bling.

• Clean thesparkarrestor screenwithawirebrush.Replacescreenif breaksare found.

• Replaceany brokenorcrackedmuf-flerparts.

• Reinstalldiffuserandsparkarrestorscreen assemblywithroundholesfacing up.

• Reinstallmufflercoverand 2 screws(7-8 ft-lbs),

REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe sparkplugshouldbe replacedeachyear to ensurethe enginestartseasierand runsbetter, gnitiont ruing isfixed and nonadjustable.• Loosen3 screwsoncylindercover.° Removethe cylindercover,• Pulloffthe sparkplugboot. ...• Removesparkplugfromcylinder and

discard.

• Replace with Champion CJ7Y sparkplug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket

wrench (10-12 ff-ibs). Spark plug gap PlugBootshould be .025 in.• Reinstall the spark plug boot.

* Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 Sparkscrews (15-20 in-tbs). - Rug

CylinderCover

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Wear protective groveswhen handling chain. The chain issharp and can cut you even when it isnot moving,

It is normalfor a new chain to stretch dur-ingthe first 15 minutes of operation.Youshouldrecheckyour chain tension fre-quently and adjustthe chain tension asrequired.See Chain Tension section.• Move On/Stop switch to the Stop

position.• Replace the old chain when itbe-

comes worn or damaged.• Use only the Low-Kicl_ack replace-

ment chain specified in the repairparts list. The correct replacement barand chain is also specified on a decallocated on the chain saw.

• See your Sears Service Center to re-place and sharpen individual cutterson your chain.

• Remove bar clamp nuts.• Remove bar clamp.° Remove the old chain.

BarClamp Nuts

•Tum adjustingscrewby handcoun-temleckwiseuntiladjustingpinjusttouchesthe stop.

• Slideguidebar behindclutchdrumuntilguidebarstopsagainstclutchdrumsprocket.

• Carefullyremovenew chainfrompackage.Holdchainwiththe ddvelinks as shown.

Cutters DepthGauge

DriveLinks

• Place chain over and behind clutch.* Fit bottom of drive links between teeth

insprocket nose.° Fit chain drive links into bar groove.• Pull guide bar forward until chain is

• snug in guide bar groove.Now, install bar clamp making surethe adjusting pin is positioned in thelower ho_ein the guide bar.

LowerHole

Adjusting Guide BarPin

• Install bar clamp nuts and finger tight-en only. Do not tighten any further atthis point,

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee "ChainTension"inMaintenancesection.14

CLEAN FUEL FILTERTo clean fuel filter, drain your unit byrunning dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/re-tainer assembly from tank. Pull filterfrom tank and remove from line. Cleanwith mild detergent and rinse. Dry thor-oughly, reassemble.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: The chain willbe movingduring most of this procedure. Wearyour protective equipment and observeall safety precautions. During the lowspeed mixture adjustment recheck idlespeed after each turn of the screw. Thechain must not move at idle speed.

Carburetor adjustment is critical and ifdone improperly can permanently dam-age the engine as well as the carbure-tor. If you require further assistance orare unsure about performing this proce-dure, call our customer assistance helpline at t-800-235-5878.

Old fuel, a dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter,or flooding may give the impression ofan improperly adjusted carburetor.Check these conditions before adjust-ing the carburetor.The carburetor has been carefully set atthe factory. Adjustments may be neces-sary if you notice any of the followingconditions:• 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 itshould accelerate. See =AccelerationCheck" under adjusting procedure.

• Loss of cutting power. See "HighSpeed Mixture H" under adjustingprocedure.

There are three adjustment screws onthe carburetor. They are labeled H, L,and 1".They are IQcated in the'area justabove the primer bulb.CARBURETOR PRESET_

When making adjustments, do not forcethe plastic limitor caps beyond thestops or damage will occur.if carburetor presets are not needed,proceed to "ldte Speed-T."• "rum both mixture screws counter-

clockwise until they stop.• Turn the idle speed screw clockwise

until it stops. Now turn counterclock-wise 4-I/2 full turns.

Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, andproceed to the adjustment section. Ifengine does not start, refer to treuble-shooting chart orcall 1-800-235-5878.If engine performance is acceptable atthe preset positions and there is nochain movement at idle, no further ad-justment is necessary.

ADJUSTING PROCEDURE

Idle Speed-TAllow engine to idle. Adjust speed untilengine runswithout chain movement orstalling. ,• Turn clockwise to increase engine

speed ifengine stalls or dies.• Turn counterclockwise to decrease

speed.No further adjustments are necessary ifchain does not move at idle speed andif performance is satisfactory.

Low Speed Mixture-LAllow engine to idle. Then acceleratethe engine and note performance. If en-gine hesitates, bogs down, or smokesduringacceleration, turn mixture screwclockwise in lt16-tum increments untilperformance is satisfactory. Repeat thisprocedure as necessary for proper ad-justment. After completing adjustments,check for acceleration and chain move-ment at idle. Reset if necessary.

High Speed Mixture-HDO NOT operate engine at full throttlefor prolongedped0ds while making ad-justments. Damage to the engine canoccur. Make a test cut, Based on per-formance of the saw while cutting, ad-just the highSpeed mixture setting in1/16-turn increments as follows:• Clockwise untilsaw has good power in

the cut with no hesitation.Do not adjustby soundorspeed,but judgeby howwe_lthe saw performs in the cut.

• Counterclockwise if the saw hasspeed, but dies in the cut or lackspower in the cut.

After completing adjustments, check foracceleration and chain movement atidle. Reset if necessary.

Acceleration Checkif the engine d_esor hesitates instead ofaccelerating, turn the low speed mixtureadjustment counterclockwiseuntil youhave smooth accelerationwith no chainmovementat idle. Recheck and adjust asnecessary for acceptable performance.

Prepareyourunit for storage at the endof the season or if it will not be used for30 days or more.WARNING:• Allow the engine to cool, and secure

the unit before stodng or transporting.• Store chain saw and fuel in a well

ventilated area where fuel vaporscannot reach sparks or open flamesfrom water heaters, electric motors orswitches, fumeces, etc.

* Store chain saw with all guards inplace and positionchain saw so thatany sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury.

. Store chain saw well out of the reachof children.

EXTERNAL SURFACESIf your chain saw is to be stored for aperiod of time, clean it thoroughly be*fore storage. Store in a clean dry area.• Lightlyoil external metal surfaces and

guide bar.• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-

per or cloth.

FUEL SYSTEMUnderFuelingEngineinthe OperatingSectionofthismanual,see messagelabeledIMPORTANTregardingthe useof gasoholinyourchainsaw.Fuelstabilizer is an acceptablealtema-

tive in minimizing the formation of fuelgum depositsduringstorage. Add stabi-lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank orfuel storage container. Follow the mixinstructionsfound on stabilizer contain-era. Run engine at least 5 minutes afteradding sta_,ilizer.CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycte engine oil(air cooled) ls especially blended withfuel stabilizer. If you do not use thisSears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizerto your fuel tank.ENGINE• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea.

spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (aircooled) through the spark plug open-ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 tot0 times to distdbute oil.

• Replace spark plug with new one ofrecommended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.• Check entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-aged, broken, or worn parts.

° At the beginning of the next season,use only fresh fuel having the propergasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER• Do not store gasoline from one sea-

son to another.• Replace your gasoline can if it starts

to rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSETROUBI.E

Engine wiUnotstart or wiltrunonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

!Enginewitlnotidlepropedy.

Engine willnotaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

Engine smokesexcessively.

Enoinerunshot.

Oil inadequatefor barandchainlubrication.

• Ignition switch off.Engine flooded.

: Fuel tank empty.• Spark plug net firing.• Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

• Carburetor requiresadjustment.

• None of the above.

• Idle speed set too highor too low.

• Low Speed Mixturerequires adjustment.

• Crankshaft seals worn.Compression low.

° None of the above.

o Air filter dirty.• Spark plug fouled.

• Carburetor requiresadjustment.

• Exhaust ports or muf-fler outlets plugged.

• Compression low.• None of the above.

° Chokepartially on.• Fuel mixture incorrect,

: Air filter dirty.HighSpeedMixturerequiresadjustment.

° Crankcaseleak,

• Fuel mixtureincorrect.• Sparkplugincorrect,• HighSpeed Mixture

settoolean,• Exhaustportsor muf-

fler outletsplugged.• Carbonbuild-upon

mufflerodtletscreen,• Fan housing/cy{inder

fins dirty,t• None ofthe above.

• Oil tank empty.• Oit pump or oil filter

clogged.• Guide bar oil hole •

blocked,

REMEDY

° Move Ignition switch to ON.• See "Starling Instructions."• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

i : Install new spark plug.Check for dirty fuel filter;, replace.Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

i • See =Carburetor Adjustments."I

• ContactSearsService.• See "CarburetorAdjustments."

• See =CarburetorAdjustments,"

• Contact Sears Service.• Contact Sears Service.

• Contact Sears Service.

• Clean or replace air filter.• Clean or replace plug

and regap.• See "Carburetor Adjustments."

• Contact Sears Service.

•Contact Sears Serv_e.• Contact Sears Service.

° Adjust choke,• Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.• Clean or replace air filter.• See "Carburetor AdjustmentS,"

• Contact Sears Service.

• See "Fueling Your Unit."• Replace withcorrect plug.• See "Carburetor Adjustments,"

• Contact Sears Service.

• Clean sparkarrestorscreen.

• Clean area.

• ContactSearsService.

FiBoiltank.ContactSears Service.

Remove barand clean.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART-Continued

TROUBLE

Chain movesat idte speed.

Chain doesnot movewhen engineis accelerated.

Chain clattersor cutsroughly.

Chain stopswithin the cut.

Chain cuts atan angle.

CAUSE

• Idle speed requiresadjustment.

• Clutch requires repair.

• Chain tension tootight.• Carburetor requires

adjustment., Guide bar rails

pinched.• Clutch slipping.

• Chain tension incorrect.• Cutters damaged.• Chain worn.• Cutters dull, impropedy

sharpened, or depthgauges too high.

• Sprocket worn.• Chain installed

backwards.

• Chain cutter topsnotj filed fiat.• Guide bar burred or

bent; roilsuneven.• Clutch slipping

;""Cutters damaged onone side,

° Chain dull on one side,• Guide bar bent or worn.

REMEDY

• See "Carbureto/Adjustments."

• Contact Sears Service.

• See "Chain Tension."

• Soot"Carburetor Adjustments."

• Rep&ir 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 "Sharpe'ni'ng Chain."

• See =Sharpening Chain."• Replace guide bar.

Ifsituations occurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual, usecare andgoodjudgement.If youneedassistance,contactSears ServiceortheCUSTOMERASSISTANCEHELPLINEat 1-800-235-5878.

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