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Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.358.352181 - 18 in. Bar

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WARNING:-ead 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

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Warranty 2 Storage 16Safety Rules 2 TroubleShooting ChartAssembly 5 Pads ListOperation 6 Spanish 22Maintenance 11 Parts& Ordering BackService andAdjustments 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GASCHAIN SAWForoneyear fromthedate of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanGas ChainSaw ismaintained,ubricatedandtunedupaccordingto theowner'smanual,Sears willrepair,freeof charge,anydefectinmaterialor workmanship.Thiswarrantyexcludesthe bar,chain, spark plugandairfilter,whichareexpendablepads,and becomewomduringnormaluse.If thisGas ChainSaw isusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes,hiswarrantyappliesfor30 daysfromthe date ofpurchase.WARRAN_ SERVICE iS AVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHIS CHAINSAW TOTHE NEAREST SEARSSERVICECENTER INTHE UNITEDSTATES.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificegal rights, and you may alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

WARNING: Always disconnectsparkplugwirewhenmakingrepairs exceptforcarburetor adjustments. Because achainsaw isa high-speedwoodcuttingtool,carelessorimproperuse ofthistootcancauseseriousinjury.PLAN AHEAD

duty, non-slipgloves;eye protectionsuch as non*fogging,entedgogglesor face screen;an approved safetyhard hat;andsoundbarriers(earplugsor mufflers) to protectyourhearing.Regularusersshouldhavehearingcheckedregularlyas chainsaw noisecan damagehearing.Se-

. Restricthe useof your saw,toadult curehairaboveshoulderlength.users whounderstand and can follow Keep all padsofyour body awayfrothe safetyrules,precautions, and op- thechainwhenthe engine is runningeratinginstructions ound in this Keep children,bystanders, andani-manual, malsat least 30 feet (10 meters)

safetyShoes

Wearprotectivegear.Alwaysusesteel-toedsafety footwear withnon-slip soles;snug-fittingclothing;heavy-

away from the workareawhenstart-ing and usingthesaw. Do nothandleoroperatea chain sawhenyouare fatigued, ill,or upset,orifyou havetaken alcohol,drugs,ormedication.Youmust be ingoodphysicalconditionand mentally alerifyou have any conditionhatmightbe aggravatedby strenuous work,check withdoctorbeforeoperating.

Do notstartcuttinguntilyou h_ve aclear workarea,secure footing, andespecially ifyouare fellinga tree,aretreatpath. : ....

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

ous injuryto 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 in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

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

Make sure the chain will not make

contact with any object while startingthe engine. Never try to start the sawwhen the guido bar is in a cut.

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

Stop engine before settingsaw down. Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is

stopped. Carry with muffleraway frombody; guide bar & chain projectingbe-hind you; guide bar preferablycov-ered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDER

Have all chain saw service performedby a qualified service dealer exceptthe items listed in the maintenancesection of this manual.

Make certain the saw chain stopsmoving when the throttletrigger 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. Eliminate all sourcesofsparksor frame

inareaswherefuelis mixedot poured. Mixandpour fuel inan outdoor area

andusean approved, marked con-tainerforall fuelpurposes.Wipeupall fuelspillsbeforestartingsaw.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)fromfueling site beforestarting.

- Turnthe engine off and let saw coolina non-combustiblerea, notondryleaves,straw,paper, etc. Slowlyre-movefuelcapand refuel unit.

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

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACKFollow all safety rules to help avoidkicl_back and other forces whichcanresult in serious injury.

"-_)_ _ KickbackPath

AvoidObstructions

ClearThe WorkingArea

WARNING: Rotational Kickback canoccur when the moving chain contactsan object at the upper portion of the tipofthe guide bar. Contact at the upperportion of the tip ofthe guide bar can

cause the chain to dig into the object,which stops the chain for an instant.Theresult is a lightning fast, reverse reactionwhich kicksthe guide bar up and back.-towardthe operator.Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occurwhenthe chain is suddenly stopped by beingpinched, caught, or by contacting a for-eign object in the wood. Thissuddenstopping of the chain results in a rever-sal ofthe chain force used to cutwoodand causes the saw to move inthe 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 reducethe element of surprisewhich contributes to acc{dents.

, Never let (he moving chain Contactany object at the tipof 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

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

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increasethechanceof kickback,Fot-low manufacturer's chainsharpeningand maintenance instructions. Checktension at regularintervals,butneverwith engine running, Makesurebarclampnutsaresecurelytightened.

Beg_nandcontinuecutting t fullspeed,if thechainis mowng at aslower speed, there is greaterchanceof }dekback occurring.

Use extreme cautionwhenreenteringa cut.

i Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththeipof thebar(plungecuts).Watchforshiftingogsor other forcesthatcouldclosea cutandpinch or falintochain,

Use the specifiedReduced-KickbackGuideBar and Low-KickbackChain.

AvoidPinch-Kickback: Be extremelyawareof situationsor

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

Donot cut morethan one logat atime,

Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawnfrom an undercut when bucking,

AvoidPulHn: _ways begincuttingwiththeengine

at ful/spaed and the sawhousingagainst wood. Usewedgesmadeof plasticorwood.Neveruse metal to holdthecut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the leftof the saw humb on

undersideofhandlebar;

_( Elbowlocked

Nevereversehandpositions

Agood,firmgriponthesawwith bothhands will help ,you maintaincontrol,Don'tlet go.Gripthe rear handlewithyourrighthandwhetheryou are rightor left handed.Wrapthe fingersofyour left handoverand around thefronthandlebar,andyour left thumbunderthe frontt_andlebar. Keepyour

, left arm straight withthe elbow locked.Position yourlefthandon the fronthandlebarso it isin a straightlinewithyourrighthandon the rearhandlewhen making buckingcuts.Standslightlyo the left side of the sawto

keep your bodyfrombeingin a dirlinewiththe cuttingchain,

Stand with yourweightevenly halanced on both feet.

Do not overreach,You could be draor thrown off balance and Josecontr

Donot cut above shoulder height,difficult to maintain control of sawaboveshoutderheight,

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURESWARNING: The followingfeaturesincludedonyoursawtohelp reducehazardof kickback; however, such f

tureswillnottotally eliminate thisdan-ger.Donotrelyonlyonsafetydevices, Handguard:designedto reducethe

chanceof yourleft handcontactingthe chain if yourhandslipsoffthefront handlebar.

Positionof front andrearhandlebars:designedwithdistancebetweenhan-dles and in-line witheachother.Thespread and in-line positionof thehandsprovidedby this designworktogetherto givebalanceand resis-tancein controllingthepivotofthesawbacktowardthe operator f kiback occurs.

Reduced-Kickback GuideBar: de-signed with a smallradius tip whic

reducesthe size ofthe kickback danger zone. This type 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: has met kickba

performanceequimmantswhentestedon a representativeampleofchainsawsbelow3.8 cubicinchdisplacementpecifiednANSIB175.1.

Low-KickbackhainContouredepthGauge

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

Tt,,_ WoodTOGraduallyRide IntoCutter

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposuretovibrationshroughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtoolscouldcause blood vesselor nerveaamageinthe fingers,hands,andjointsof people4

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proneocirculationisordersrabnormal swelling.Prolongeduse incoldweatherhasbeen linkedto bloodvesseldamageinotherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness, pain,lossof strength,changeinskincoloror texture,orlossof feeling in the fingers, hands,orjoints,discontinueheuse ofthistoolandseek medical attention.Ananti-vibrationystemdoesnotguaranteethe avoidanceof these

problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson a continual and regularbasismust closelymonitorheirphysfcalconditionand the conditionof thistoolCHAINBRAKE Ifthissawisto beusedfor commercial logging,youmustorderand install a chainbraketo complywithFederalOSHARegulations or Com-mercial Logging. ContactyourSearsServiceCenterorcall 1-800-235-5878.SPARKARRESTOR:Yoursaw isequippedwitha temperaturelimiting

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 arrestorscreen. If you operate achain saw ina state orlocale wheresuch regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining theoperating conditionof these parts.Failure to do so isa violation of the law.Refer to Customer Responsibilitieschart in the MAINTENANCEs_ection.STANDARDS: This chain saw is listedby Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccordance with American NationalStandards for Gas01ine-Powered ChainSaws Safety Requirements (ANSIB175.1-I99t).

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-lowing liSt.Model 358.352181 Chain Saw (fully assembled) Bartool 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 ordamaged Fpleasecall 1-800-235.5878.

NOTE: It isnormalto hearthe fuel filterrattlein an emptyfueltank.Yourunithas beenfactorytestedandthe carburetor precisely adjusted. As aresultyou may smellgasolineorfindadropofoil/fuelresidueonthe mufflerwhenyouunpackthe unit.ASSEMBLYYoursaw is fully assembled;noassemblyis necessary.

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KNOW YOUR SAWRF.AD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarizeyourself with the locationof the various controlsand adjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference.

Bar OilFillCap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap

Cylinder Cover [1Fastdle FL,JI

ThrottleL k

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

_-.,-.,---- .,,.,- Guide Bar Throttle Choke -- . BarClampNuts ui earT ggor .obBarO,amp

ON/STOP SWITCHTheON/STOPSwitchis usedto stopthe engine.THRO'rFLETRIGGER

The throttletriggercontrolsenginespeed.THROTTLE LOCKOUTThe throttleockoutmustbe pressedbeforeyoucansqueeze the throttletrig-ger.This feature prevents you from ac-cidentallysqueezingthe tdgger.FAST IDLE LOCKThe fast idle lockholdsthethrottletrig-gerin the startingposition.Activatethefast idlelockby pressingthethrottlelockoutandsqueezingthe throttletrig-ger.Withthethrottletriggersqueezed,pressthefast idle lock. Releasethe

throttle lockout and trigger while holdinthe fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOBThe Choke Knobactivates the choke to

dprovideadditional fuel to the engineuring cold starting.

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

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

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BEFORESTARTINGNGINEWARNING:e sure to read the fuelhandling i,_forrnation inthe 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 or callthe 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 fluthe 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 isnotavailable, you may use a goodgrade SAE 30 oil until you are abletoobtain 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 mustbe mixed with a goodquality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. Werecommend Craftsman brand oil. Mixgasoline and oil a t a ratioo f 40:t (A40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleadedgasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oilor boat oil. These oils will cause enginedamage. When mixingfuel 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 (caJled gesoho_r using ethanol ormethanol) 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 should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,start the engine and let it run until the fuel

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lines and carburetor are 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, pullchoke

knob out fully.STARTING YOUR ENGINECOLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINEAFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix. Fill bar oil tankwith bar OIL Prime engine by pressing primer bulb

six times. Move On/Stop switchto ON.

Primer Bulb

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___.. Choke Positions

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Actuate choke by pulling choke knobfully out.

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

Starter Rope 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.

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NOTE: hen pulling the starter rope,do not use the fullextent ofthe rope.Do not let starter ropesnap back. Holdhandle. Let rope rewind slowly. Pull starter rope handle firmly and

quicklywithyour dght hand untiltheengine attempts to start';but no morethan5 pulls. Then, push inchokeknobto the partial position. Resumepulting handle until engine starts.

Above 401=, allow engine to run forapproximately 5 seconds. Push thechoke knob into the OFF position;

then squeeze and release throttletdg-ger to allow engine to idle.

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

Tos top engine, move On/Stop switchto the STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINEDO NOT 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 starte r 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 onground, 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 unitisflooded. If engine still fails to start, re-fer to the TROUBLESHOOTINGchart orcall 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING TIPS Checkchaintensionbeforefirstuse

and after f minute of operation.SeeChainTension n the Maintenancesection.

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

Stopthe saw ff the chainstdkesa for-eignobject. Inspect the sawand re-pairparts _s necessary.

Keepthe chainout,ofdirt and sand.Evena srhall_amountf dirtwillquick-

ly du l a chain and increase the possbilityof kickback. Practice cutting afew smalllogs us

the followingsteps. This willhelp yogetthe "feel" of using your sawbeforyoubegina majorsawingoperation. Squeeze the throttletriggerand al-

low the engineto reach full speedbeforecutting.

Begincuttingwith thesaw frameagainstthe log.

Keep the engine at fullspeedtheentire timeyouare cutting.

Allow the chainto cutforyou. Exeonlylightdownwardpressure.

Releasethethrottletriggeras sooas the cutiscompleted,allowingtheengineto idle.If yourunthe sawatfull throttlewithouta cuttingload,unnecessarywear can occur.

To avoid losingcontrolwhencutiscomplete, do notputpressureonsawat end of cut.

Stop engine before setting sawdown

TREE FELLINGTECHNIQUESWARNING: .Check forbrokenor.deadbranches wllichcan fall whgeCuttingcausing serious injury. Donotcutnearbuildings or electrical wiresif youdo nknowthe directionof tree fall, norcutnightsince you willnot be able toseewell,nordudngbadweathersuchasrain, snow,orstrongwinds, etc. Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation

in advance. Cleartheworkarea.Youneeda clear

area allaroundthetree so youcanhave securefooting.

Study the natural conditions thatcancausethe treeto fall ina particulardirection. Theseconditionsnclude: The winddirectionand speed. The leanofthe tree.The leanof a

tree might not be apparentduetounevenorslopingterrain.Use a

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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. Ifthetrunk isrotted, it can snap and fall toward theoperator. ....

Make sure there isenough room forthetree 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

()--,,=,,_- DirectionofFallf

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 cuton the side of thetree in the desired direction of fail. Aftera felling cut ismade on the oppositeside of tree, thetree will tend to fall inthe direction ofthe notch.

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

the notchfirst. Cut through 113ofthediameter of the tree. Next completethe notch by cutting the bottom. Seeillustration. Once the notch iscut, re-move the wedge of wood from tree.

Finalcuthere

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Afterremovinghe wood, make thefellingcutonthe oppositesideofthenotch.Thisis done by making a cutabouttwo inches higher than thecen*terofthe notch.This willleaveenoughuncutwood between thefell-ingcutandthe notch to form a hinge.

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

Hinge holdstreeonstumpand helpscontrol ail

Opening offeltingcut

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,use wedges to open the cut whennecessary to controlthe direction of fall.TOavoid kickback and chain damage,usa wood or plastic wedges, but neversteel or iron wedges. Bealert to signsthat the tree is ready

to fall: cracking sounds, widening ofthe fellingcut, 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 poorlysup-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 yoursaw to cut down a partiallyfallen tree.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking isthe term used for cutting afallen tree to the desired log size.WARNING: Do not s tand on the logbeing cut. Any portioncan rollcausinglossof footing arid control. Do not standdownhillof the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTS Cutonly one log at a time. Cut shattered wood very carefully;

sharp pieces ofwood could be flungtoward operator. Use a sawhorse tocut small togs.

Never allow another person to holdthe log white cutting and never holdthe log with your leg or foot.

Do not c ut in an area where logs,limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logsinto a clear area beforecuttingthem.

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

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orwoodntohecutuntilhesawcanberemovedasily.estart awandcarefullyreenterhe cut. Do notuse a metalwedge. Donot attempt to restartyoursaw when itispinched or hung in a fog,

Usea wedgeto removepinchedsaw

TurnsawOFF end usea plasticorwoodenwedgeto forcecutopen.

Overcutting begins on the top side ofthe togwiththe bottomof 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 firmly

and maintain control. The saw will tendto push backtoward you.WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown to undercut, The saw cannot becontrolled in this position,

Atways make your first cut on thecompressionside of the log.

__Rr=st uton com,p_resston ideof fog

Secondcut

P3ts_uton compression side of log

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

Roll the log over and finishwith a sec-ond overcut.

Watch for logswith a compresionside. See illustrationabove for cuttinglogs with a compression side.

Using a logfor support 2ndCut

1stC

1= Cut

2ndCut

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STAND, Remember yourfirstcut isalways on

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

Yourfirstcutshould extend 1/3of thediameter of the log.

Finishwith your second cut.

Usinga_ ndCut

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UMBING AND PRUNINGWARNING: Neverclimbintoa treetolimborprune.Do notstandon ladders,platforms, a log,orin any positionwhichcancauseyouto loseyourbal-anceorcontrolof the saw.IMPORTANTPOINTS Watch outfor springpoles.

Spdngpolesare smallsize limbswhichcanwhiptowardyou,or pullyouoff balance.Use extreme cautiowhencuttingsmallsizelimbs.

Be atertfor spdngback. Watchout fbranchesthatare bentorunderpres-sure.Avoidbeingstruckby thebranchorthe saw when the tensionthewood fibers 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 todo the job.* Leave the larger limbsunderneath the Make yourfirst cut 1/3of the way

felled tree to support t he 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 pruningoperation by usingand l imbs. Remove smaZll imbs with an overcut so that the stump of theone cut .

Keepthe treebetweenyou and thechain.

Removelarger,supportingbrancheswith the 1/3,2/3cuttingtechniques de-scribed in the buckingsection.

Alwaysusean overcutto cut smalland freely hanginglimbs.Undercut-tingcouldcauselimbstofall andpinchthe saw.

PRUNINGWARNING: Limitpruningto limbsshoulderheightorbelow.Do notcut if

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from thetrunkofthe tree.

"_ irstcut

\_'_'_...J 1/3 of way

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Fillindates as youcomplete

regular serviceCheck for damaged/wornparts

CheCkfor loose fasteners/parts _,

Check chain tension ti

Check chainsharpness ii

Check guide bar p,,Cleanunit& labels

Clean air filter

Clean/inspect sparkarrestorscreen& inspect muffler ...Replace sparkplug

BeforeAfter Eve_ Every Yearly

Use Use 5 hrs._25 hrs

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warrantyonthisunitdoesnotcov-er itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperator abuse ornegligence.To re-ceive full value from thewarranty,theoperatormustmaintain unit as instruct-ed inthismanual.Vadousadjustmentswilt need to be madeperiodicallyopropedy maintain your unit. Once a year,replace the spark plug,

air filter element, and check guide barandchain for wear. A new spark plugand air filter element assures properair-fuel mixture and helps your engine

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ServiceDates

run better and last longer.WARNING: Disconnecthe spark plugbeforeperformingmaintenanceexceptfor carburetoradjustments.

LUBRICATION

I Sproc=Barket 2 Bar Oil _'_ Fi,Cap"El

1 Use_2 UseCraftsmanhainsaw bar oil

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSReplacement of damaged/worn parts should be referredto your Sears Ser-vice Center.NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amountofoil 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 switchto the Stop position.Make sure engine stops; then restart

engine 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 HandguardCHECK 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 bot tom ofguide bar.

_" Ad}u.ng /

Using bar tool, tell chain around guidebar toensure all linksare in bar groove.

AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn

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

* While lifting tip ofguide bar, tightenbar clam_ nutswith the bar tool.Torque to 10-15 ft.lbs.

clamp _ _'_

Nuts

Use the screwdriver end ofthe bartool to move chain around guide ba

If chain does not rotate, i t is too tight.S_ightty oosen bar clamp nuts andturn adjusting screw 1/4 rum counter-clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

Ifchain is too loose, itwillsag belowthe guide bar. DO NOT operate thesaw if the chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. A

dull 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 cutsto one side or at an angle.* Saw has to be forced through the cu, 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.

RemoveSawdust From iJ _,_,

GuideBar r__

V Sprocket Hole

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Addubricanto sprocket hole aftereach use.

Burdng of guide bar rails is 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 andides Square

Worn Groove Correct Groove

Replace guide barwhen the grooveiswom, the guide bar is bent or cracked,or when excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs, if replacement s nec-essary,use only the guidebarspecifiedfor yoursaw inthe repairpadslist oronthe decal located on thechainsaw.CLEAN UNIT & LABELS Cleanthe unitusinga dampclothwith

a milddetergent. Wipe offunitwitha cleandrycloth.CLEAN AIR RLTERA dirty air filter decreasesthe life andperformance of the engine and in-creasesfuelconsumptionndharmfu

emissions. Alwayscleanyoursir filterafter 15 tanksof fuelor5 hoursof op-eration,whichevercomesfirst.Cleanmore frequently industyconditions. Ausedair filter canneverbe completelycleaned, it is advisable to replaceyourair filter with a newone after every 50hoursofoperation,orannually,which-evercomes first. Tocleanfilter:. Loosen3 screwson cylinder cover. Removecylindercover.- Remove airfilter, Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapy

water,Rinsewithcleancoolwater,Air drycompletely before reinstalling.

Lightlyoil air fitter before installing toimprove the efficiency of airfilter. Use2-cycle engine oi ormotoroil (SAE30 . Squeeze excess oil'from _iter.

Reinstall air filter. Reinstallcylinder cover and 8 screws

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

AirFitter Screws,

f

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTOR SCREENAs theunit is used, carbon depositsbuitduponthe mufflerand sparkarrestorscreen, and mustberemovedto avoid creatinga fire hazardoraffect-ing engine performance.Replacethespark arrestor screenifbreaksoccur.

MufflerDiffuser

SpaxkArrestor

MufflerCover

/Body MulflerCover

CLEANING THE SPARKARRESTOR SCREENCleaningis requiredevery25 hoursofoperationor annually,..whichever_comesfirst. : : _ : i _" Loosen and removethe 2 muffler cov-

er screws, Remove the mufflercover(cover

snapsoffmufflerbody). Remove mufflerdiffuserandspark

arrestorscreen assembly. Noticetheorientationof theseparts for reassem-bling.

Cleanthespark arrestor screenwithawirebrush.Replacescreen if breaksare found.

Replaceany brokenorcrackedmuf-flerparts.

Reinstalldiffuserandsparkarrestorscreen assemblywithroundholesfacing up.

Reinstallmufflercover and 2 screws(7-8 ft-lbs),

REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe sparkplugshouldbe replacedeachyearto ensure the engine startseasier and runs better, gnit iont ruing isfixed and nonadjustable. Loosen3 screwsoncylindercover. Remove the cylindercover, Pulloff the sparkplugboot. ... Removesparkplugfrom cylinder and

discard.

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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 Spark

screws (15-20 in-tbs). - Rug

C

CHAIN REPLACEMENTCAUTION: Wear protective groveswhen handlingchain. The chain issharp and can cut you even when i t i snot moving,It is normal for a new chain tostretch 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 it be-

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 adjusting screwby handcoun-temleckwise untiladjustingpinjusttouchesthe stop.

Slideguidebar behindclutchdrumuntilguidebarstopsagainstclutchdrumsprocket.

Carefullyremovenewchain frompackage.Holdchainwiththe ddvelinks as shown.

Cutters DepthGauge

DriveLinks Place chain over and behind clutch.* Fit bottom ofdrive links between teet

insprocket nose. Fitchain 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 ispositioned in the

lower ho_ein the guide bar.

LowerHole

Adjusting Guide BarPin

Install bar clamp nuts and finger ten only. Do not tighten any furtherthis point,

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee ChainTension n Maintenancesection.14

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CLEAN FUEL FILTERTo clean fuel filter,drain your unit byrunning dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/re-tainer assembly from tank. Pullfilterfrom tank and remove from line. Cleanwith milddetergent and rinse. Drythor-oughly, reassemble.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTWARNING: The chain willbe movingduring most ofthis procedure. Wearyour protective equipment and observeall safety precautions. During the lowspeed mixture adjustment recheck idlespeed after each turn ofthe 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 adjustmentscrews

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 notstart, 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-TAllowengine to idle. Adjust speed untilengine runswithout chain movement orstalling. , Turn clockwise to increase engine

speed ifengine stallsor 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. Ifen-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 ofthe saw while cutting, ad-just the highSpeed mixture setting in1/16-turn increments as follows: Clockwise until saw has good power in

the cut with no hesitation. Do not adjustby sound or speed,but judge by howwe_l the 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 hesitatesinstead ofaccelerating, turn the low speed mixtureadjustment counterclockwiseuntil youhave smooth accelerationwith no chainmovementat idle. Recheck and adjust asnecessary for acceptable performance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSEROUBI.E

Engine wiUnotstart or wiltrunonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

Enginewitlnotidle propedy.

Engine willnotaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

Engine smokesexcessively.

noin unshot

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 ofthe above.

Chokepartially on. Fuel mixture incorrect,

: Air filter dirty.HighSpeed Mixturerequiresadjustment.

Crankcaseleak,

Fuel mixtureincorrect. Sparkplugincorrect, HighSpeed Mixture

settoolean, Exhaustportsor muf-

fler outletsplugged. Carbonbuild-uponmufflerodtletscreen,

Fan housing/cy{inderfins dirty, t

None ofthe above.

Oil tank empty. Oit pump oroil 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 l ine;repair or replace.

i See =Carburetor Adjustments."I

Contact SearsService. See "Carburetor Adjustments.

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 replaceair filter. See "Carburetor AdjustmentS,


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


Clean sparkarrestorscreen.

Clean area.

ContactSearsService.

FiBoiltank.ContactSears Service.

Removebarand clean.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGHART-Continued

TROUBLE

Chain movesat idte speed.

Chain doesnot movewhen engineis accelerated.

Chain clattersor cuts roughly.

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 on

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

REMEDY

See Carbureto/Adjustments.


See "Chain Tension."

Soot Carburetor Adjustments."

Rep&ir or replace.


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 occurwhich are notcoveredinthis manual, usecare and goodjudgement.If youneedassistance,contactSears ServiceortheCUSTOMERASSISTANCEHELPLINEt 1-800-235-5878.

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