Instruction Manual Manuel d`instructions
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1. WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position First cut on pressure side of log m Second cut Second cut First cut on pressure side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut e Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP PORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log e Finish with your second cut d Using a support stand ane Cut 18t Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING A WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders piat forms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS e Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs Slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING e Always limb a tree after itis2. Next complete the notch by cut ting the bottom of the notch See illustra tion Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree After removing the cutout of wood make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Final cut here 5 cm above center of notch First cut Hinge holds tree on stump and helps contro fall Opening of felling cut NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron to avoid kickback and chain damage Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widening of the fell ing cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fall en tree with your saw CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log
3. Section Contact an authorized service dealer 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000 14 EC EU Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000 14 EC We Poulan Weed Eater Division Electrolux North America inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA T l 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that the Craftsman model 358 348211 chain saw was assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2002 001 N or D 00001 and onwards conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE The net power is 1 34 kW The measured sound power is 114 dB and the guaranteed sound power is 118 dB Texarkana 02 03 01 71 S i d Michael S Bounds Director Product Safety and Standards DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 98 37 EC ay SE E of conformity Directive 98 37 EC Annex II A Only applies to urope We Poulan Weed Eater Division Electrolux North America Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA Tel 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that Craftsman model 358 348211 chain saw from serial numbers 2002 001 N or D 00001 and onwards follows the provisions of the DIRECTIVES 98 37 EC machinery and 89 336 EEC electromagnetic compatibility including amendments and is in conformity with the following standards EN 292 2 EN 608 and CISPR 12 The supplied Chain Saw conforms with the sample that underwent the EU type approval Notified body 0404 the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute Fyrisborgsgatan 3
4. bar tool 7 Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar 8 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw counterclockwise Retighten chain brake nuts 9 If chain is too loose it will sag below the guide bar DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose WARNING if the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces sary to service your bar A worn bar will dam age your chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON STOP switch is in the STOP position then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar e Move ON STOP switch to the STOP posi tion e Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from saw e Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove e 2 oil Holes S DC e Burring of guide bar ralis is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file When rail top is uneven use a flat file to re store square edges and sides File Rail Edoes zs and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groo
5. cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly e Leave the larger limos underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at base of the felled tree and work to ward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section Always use an overcut to cut smali and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw PRUNING Awarnine Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shouider Get a professional to do the job Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree First cut Pruning technique MAINTENANCE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Fuel mixture level Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use Before each use Chain sharpness Before each use For damaged paris For loose caps Be
6. handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handie whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handle bar so it ts in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when makin bucking cuts Never reverse right and le hand positions for any type of cutting Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw Do not cut above shoulder height It is diffi cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac tion As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury e Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly re duce the number and seriousness of kick backs Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Smal Rad
7. length WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut Important points e Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper ator Use a sawhorse fo 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 in an area where logs limbs and roots are tangied Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out ex posed and cleared logs first TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING a WARNING if saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose contro of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log When overcut ting use light downward pressure Overcuiting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under side of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pres sure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you
8. or strong winds as fall is unpredictable Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you causing serious injury Natural conditions that can cause a tree to falt in a particular direction include The wind direction and speed The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean e Weight and branches on one side e Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning cali Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made ey Plan a clear retreat path vr gt Direction of Fali FELLING LARGE TREES 15 cm in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de sired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree
9. stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting t Ignition switch off 2 Engine flooded 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Spark plug not firing 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor Move ignition switch to ON See Difficult Starting in Operation Section Fill tank with correct fuel mixture install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will not idle properly Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load Engine smokes excessively 1 idle speed requires adjustment 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Chain brake engaged 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Too much oil mixed with gasoline See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section Contact an authorized service dealer Clean or replace air filter Clean or replace plug and regap Disengage chain brake Contact an authorized service deaier Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Chain moves at idle speed 1 idle speed requires adjustment 2 Clutch requires repair See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments
10. A Yo D ON gt NO Spark Plug Boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance ser vice or adjustments except for carburetor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires speciai tools We recommend that you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation You should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback re placement chain specified in the repair parts list The correct replacement bar and chain is also specified on a decal iocated on the chain saw TO REPLACE CHAIN 1 Move ON STOP switch to the STOP position 2 Remove chain brake nuts 3 Remove chain brake Chain Brake ger Nuts 4 Turn adjusting screw on bar counter clockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar Tensioning Rack 5 Slide guide bar behind clutch drum unti guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket 6 Remove the old chain 7 Carefully remove the new chain from the package Hoid chain with the drive links as s
11. CRAFTSMAN Instruction Manual Manuel d instructions Betriebsanweisung Manual de instrucciones 358 348211 English Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit Frangais Avant d utiliser cet appareil veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et assurez vous de les avoir comprises Deutsch Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Ger ts aufmerksam durch Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind daB Sie alle An weisungen verstanden haben Espanol Lea atentamente les instrucciones y asegurese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta unidad 5301463509 9 9 02 IONWdS3 HOSLNAG SIVONVYS HSIIONA IDENTIFICATION WHAT IS WHAT Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Adjustment Tool Te Bar Tool idle Speed Screw ON STOP Switch Primer Bulb ED UN OE EAA Se Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle ee Lockout Direction Rear of Travel Handie p Throttle Choke t Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar RECH Bar Trigger Fast idle Chain Chain Sprocket 9g Far Brake Catcher Hole IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING This chain Read and understand the saw can be dangerous Care instruction manual before less or improper use can cause using the chain saw serious or even fatal injury Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection Sound power level and head protec
12. N STOP OFF CHOKE FAST IDLE SIDE VIEW ea ZA wen Z Ui Choke Fast Idie h Lever OFF FULL STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent to set the throttle then return the choke fast idle lever to the OFF CHOKE position 3 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 4 Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to release the fast idle allowing the en gine to idle STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Insure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If engine falis to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE CHAIN BRAKE WARNING if the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake should be replaced by an autho rized service dealer if any part is worn toless than 0 02 0 5 mm thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho rized service dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer s
13. S 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EU type approval The certificate s are numbered 404 96 400 Texarkana 02 03 01 Wie L Michael S Bounds Director Safety and Standards 14 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET MODEL Craftsman 358 348211 ENGINE Cylinder volume cm3 36 Stroke mm 32 Idle speed rpm 3 000 Recommended max speed unloaded rpm 13 000 Power kW 1 3 IGNITION SYSTEM Manufacturer Walbro Type of ignition system CD Spark plug Champion Electrode gap mm 0 5 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM Manufacturer Walbro Carburetor type WT 391 Fuel capacity litre 0 38 Oil pump capacity at 8 500 rpm ml min 4 8 Oil capacity litre 0 29 Type of oil pump Automatic WEIGHT Without bar and chain kg 4 7 NOISE LEVELS See note 1 Equivalent noice pressure ievel at operator s ear measured according to relevant international standards dB A 103 1 Equivalent noise power level measured according to relevant international standards dB A 111 VIBRATION LEVELS See Note 2 Front handle m s2 8 7 Rear handie m s 10 7 CHAIN BAR Standard bar length inches cm 16 41 Recommended bar length inches cm 16 41 Usable cutting length inches cm 15 5 40 Chain speed at max power m sec 18 5 Pitch cm 0 952 Thickness of drive link mm 1 27 Number of teeth on drive sprocket 6 Maximum Bar Tip Radius 7T Chain type Oregon 91VJ Note 1 Equivalent noise level is according to ISO 7182 and ISO 9207 calculated as the time weighted energy total f
14. This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs s The inertia activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward either manually or by centrifugal force if the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possibie When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged tony ile Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be piaced on the ground with the en gine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle The chain should stop immediately Inertia activating function control AWARNING When performing the following procedure the engine must be turned off Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw approximately 14 35 cm above a stump or other wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
15. ator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw CHAIN BRAKE Chain brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback WARNING Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in coid weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people if symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these probiems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their pasica condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY WARNING Make sure unit i
16. bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS e Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Evena small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few smali logs using the following techniques to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting e Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log e Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting e Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure e Release the throttle trigger as soon as ihe cut is completed allowing the en gine to idle if you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unneces sary wear can occur To avoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Sop the engine before setting the saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING Do not cut near build ings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fail at night since you will not be able to see well or during bad weather such as rain snow
17. clockwise to in crease engine speed Turn idle speed screw T counterclock wise to decrease engine speed 12 STORAGE WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops Clean the unit before storing Pay particu iar attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the piastic surfaces TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil dren Acaution It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel fil ter fuel hose or fuel tank during storage Al cohol blended fuels called gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the engine Aa WARNING Always
18. ct your hearing Regular users should have hear ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Keep ali parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 10 Meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain 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 mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous if you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw 3 Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Donot start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed opera tion A chain saw is intended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated 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
19. e a good quality 2 cycle air cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 A40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 95 mi of oil with 4 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil These 6 oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine probiems empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and iet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possibie The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idie speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position To sta
20. fore each use For loose fasteners Before each use For loose paris Before each use Inspect and Clean BaP TEE Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter 0 00 00 Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation CHECK CHAIN TENSION A WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Chain tension is very important Chains stretch during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw 1 Use the screwdriver end of the chain ad justment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely A j Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Adjusting Tool Nuts Screw Bar Tool 2 Loosen chain brake nuts until they are finger tight against the chain brake 10 3 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail 4 Using bar tool roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjust ing screw until sag does not exist 6 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten chain brake nuts securely with the
21. hown Cutters Depth Gauge e NI SS SS Sie ees e Drive Links 8 Place chain over and behind clutch fit ting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket 9 Fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 10 Fit chain drive links into bar groove 11 Pull guide bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove 12 instali the chain brake 13 install chain brake nuts finger tighten only Do not tighten any further at this point Pro ceed to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN TENANCE section CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Aa WARNING The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your pro tective equipment and observe all safety pre cautions The chain must not move at idie speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions Chain moves at idie See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T ad justing procedure Idle Speed Allow engine to idie If the chain moves idle is too fast ifthe engine stalls idle is too slow Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T Turn idile speed screw T
22. ius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link ef Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride into Cutter Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handie bar Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick back occurs a WARNING DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Reduced kickback guide bars and low kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended Your saw has a low kick back chain and bar as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer Take your unit fo the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the nearest au thorized master service dealer Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the oper
23. ks the guide bar up and back to ward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation The saw is driven straight back toward the operator Pull in can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw Avoid Pinch Kickback e Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain e Do not cut more than one log at a time e Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull In e Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood e Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open a Kickback Path Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact an
24. nate alt sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks Allow en gine to cool before refueling Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well venti lated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc KICKBACK WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback 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 con tacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contacting a foreign ob ject in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the up per tip of the guide bar This contact 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 kic
25. or noise levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 3 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed Note 2 Equivalent vibration level is according to iSO 1705 caiculated as the time weighted ener gy total for vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 3 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION 2002 MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates iL 60179 15
26. rt the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated below Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Use only 157 138 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at full choke allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger NOTE Do not cut material with the choke fast idie lever at the FULL CHOKE position STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE In the following steps when the cho ke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full ex tent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Pullthe choke fast idle lever out to the full extent 3 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 4 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand 5 times then push the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 6 Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to release the fast idle allowing the engine to idie IGNITION SWITCH i START O
27. s prop erly assembled and all fasteners are secure CARTON CONTENTS Reck carton contents against the following ist Model 358 348211 e Chain Saw fully assembled e Chain adjustment tool bar tool e 2 cycle engine oil e Carrying case Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts it is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY Your saw is fully assembled no assembly is necessary OPERATING YOUR UNIT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin if you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Contact an authorized service dealer BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is provided by the auto matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and or discoloration of the bar Only use Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chain lubrication Fuel mix cap FUELING ENGINE a WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil if you do not use this oil us
28. the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Stop the engine before setting the saw down Do not operate a chain saw that is dam aged improperly adjusted or not com pletely and securely assembled Always replace bar chain hand guard or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed With the engine stopped hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual For example if improper tools are used fo remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the fiy wheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENTS Never modify your saw in any way e Keep the handies dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Craftsman accessories and re placement parts as recommended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Elimi
29. tion Always use two hands when operating the chain saw WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se rious injury DAO E SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD e Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safe iy rules precautions and operating in structions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye gee Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes z P KN Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barri ers ear plugs or mufflers to prote
30. ve is wom the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs ifreplacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw AIR FILTER CAUTION Donot clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions Cleaning the air filter A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove the parts as illustrated below 3 Wash the filter in soap and water Rinse in ciean cool water Air dry completely before reinstalling 4 Reinstall parts Air Filter SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better ignition timing is fixed and non adjustable Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove the cylinder cover Pull off the spark plug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 5 mm Reinstall the spark plug boot Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Screws Cylinder NOP Cover EE
31. y ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the 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 hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and main tenance instructions Check tension at regu lar intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after ten sioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occur ring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do 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 into chain Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Never reverse hand positions Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain contro of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encir cling and your left thumb under the front
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