Operator's Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 12 Amp/3.75 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN Model No. 358.341080 SAW - 16 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Espar_ol, p. 17 WARNING: @ Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For Call answers 7 am-7 • 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530165786 to your questions about pm, this product: pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 Sun (Hours and Co., Hoffman 9/12/06 listed are CentraITime) Estates, IL 60179 U.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY 2 2 7 7 12 Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Table Spanish Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC 14 15 16 17 Back Cover CHAIN SAW. When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
whatyouaredoing. Usecommon sense. • Donotstartcutting untilyouhavea clear workarea, secure footing, and especially ifyouarefelling atree,a retreat path.Keep workareaclean. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Do not operate with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from onehanded operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. • Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree. • Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the saw.
oroutlet tobeused. Retension cord. Theappliance plugwillfit oncircuit intoapolarized extension cord only ceptacles areavailable having builtoneway. Iftheplugdoes notfitfully inGFCI protection andmaybeused intotheextension cord, reverse the forthismeasure ofsafety. Inspect plug. Iftheplugstilldoes notfit,obtain chainsawcords periodically andif acorrect polarized extension cord. A damaged, haverepaired bya Sears Service Center. polarized extension cord willrequire theuseofapolarized walloutlet.
• Pull-In canoccur when themoving chain contacts aforeign object inthe woodinthecutalong thebottom of theguide barandthesawchainis suddenly stopped. Thissudden stoppingpullsthesawforward andaway fromtheoperator andcouldeasily cause theoperator tolosecontrol of thesaw. 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.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES _WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. Do not rely only on safety devices. Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. • Hand Guard: designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list, Model 358.341080 NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged, please call 1-800-235-5878 ASSEMBLY • Chain Saw (fully assembled) • Bar Sheath Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. Your unit is fully assembled; bly is required. KNOW YOUR CHAIN no assem- SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from unit, secure extension cord to power cord as shown in the following illustration. Power Cord Extension Cord BEFORE STARTING _WARNING: SAW Be sure to read tile electrical safety information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the electrical safety information do not attempt to use your unit.
• Study thenatural conditions thatcan cause thetreetofallinaparticular direction; such conditions include: • Thewinddirection andspeed. • Theleanofthetree.Theleanofa treemight notbeapparent dueto uneven orsloping terrain. Usea plumb orlevel todetermine thedirection oftreelean. • Weight andbranches ononeside. • Surrounding treesandobstacles. • Look fordecay androt.Ifthetrunkis rotted, itcansnap andfalltoward the operator. • Make surethereisenough room for thetreetofall.
IMPORTANT POINTS • Cutonlyonelogatatime. • Cutshattered wood verycarefully; sharp pieces ofwood couldbeflung toward operator. • Useasawhorse tocutsmalllogs. Never allow another person tohold thelogwhile cutting andnever hold thelogwithyourlegorfoot. • Donotcutinanarea where logs, limbs, androotsaretangled. Drag logsintoaclearareabefore cutting thembypulling outexposed and cleared logsfirst. BUCKING TECHNIQUES sion side of the log is where the pressure of the log's weight is concentrated.
1st Cut L_ / _ 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING; Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury. _WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS • Watch out for spring poles.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _WARNING: Disconnect Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn power source before performing Before Use parts v" Check chain tension v" Check chain sharpness v" Check guide bar v" Check bar and chain oil level v," bar sprocket Every 15 rain. Service Dates v" Check for loose fasteners/parts Lubricate After Use maintenance.
6. Liftuptopofguide bartocheck for • Clean theoilholes andbargroove sag.Release tipofguide bar,then aftereach5hours ofoperation. turnadjusting screw clockwise until Remove Sawdust From sagdoes notexist. 7. Whilelifting tipofguide bar,tighten eBarGroove barclamp nutswithawrench. Sprocket Hole 8. Usescrewdriverto move chain around guide bar. _'__ OilHoles ._ 9. Ifchaindoesnotrotate, itistoo tight.
CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening requires special tools. Youcanpurchase sharpening toolsatSears orgotoaprofessional chainsharpener. _, WARNING: Avoid accidental Tensioning Rack starting. Always unplug sawfrompow- 5. Slideguide bartoward thedrive ersource before installing abarand/or sprocket untilguide barstops chain. against thesprocket. 6. Remove theoldchain. CHAIN REPLACEMENT 7. Carefully remove thenewchain from thepackage. Holdchain with WARNING: Wearprotective thedrive linksasshown.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION MAINTENANCE section. PARTS AVAILABLE in the WARNING: Use of any other accessory or attachment will present a risk of injury to the operator. REPLACEMENT PART PART NO. Hex Nuts 530015917 Oil Cap Chain Catcher Screw 530053072 530029850 530016269 File (5/32" dia,) Twin Pak 71-36524 71-36565 File Guide (File Holder) Depth Gauge Tool Chain -16" Guide Bar - 16" 71-36557 71-3629 Bar & Chain Lubricant -1 qt. 71-36596 71-36556 Bar & Chain Lubricant -1 gal.
TROUBLESHOOTING ,_ TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged. Chain clatters or cuts roughly. CAUSE 1. Chain tension REMEDY incorrect. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in Maintenance section. 2. Guide bar rails pinched. 3. Trigger switch failure. 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ fuse failure. 2. Repair or replace. 3.
