IMPORTANT MANUAL DoNot Throw Away ° operator's manual • • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts MODEL 358.34120" NO. 2.0/12" 358.34150 - 2.0/14" 2.0114" P.S. @/____,_S / CRI:1FTSMRN® .2.0/12".. 2.0/14" 2.0/14"-ES. ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS AkWAR N! N G: read and follow Safety Rules, PreQautions and Operating "lnstruc. tions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. , u i . ,ll, Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of your saw.
FULL 1 YEAR-WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC (Excluding CHAIN SAW Bar & Chain) For one yearfrom date of purchase, Sears w_ltrepairdefects in material or wo_manshtp in _is 2X) Electric Chain Saw at no charge, This warrantyexCludes b_r & chain, whic_hare expendable parts and become wornduring normaluse.
i " i i, SPECIAL 'i GUARD iiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii SAFETY ................ I11 AGAINST IIIH iiiiiii i IIIIIIIII i IIII i :i L_, iiii k ,, iiiiiiiiiii ii i ii i J I i SECTION Ill II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I III III KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided wtth your saw.
• . iii i iiiiii , i SPECIAL ,1111 I i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i SAFETY i iI i ii i iiiiiii i SECTION i mm, wml,,i m i im i i ,i i IH,HIH ,11 II tll IIIIIII (continued) ml,II I I i H iml=l, i= i. ill ,mHIml .H " I _kWARNING Because a c hain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, Special safety precautions must beobserved to reduce the rlskof accidents. Careless or Improper use can cause serious injury.
SPECIAL ...... III OPERATE . SAFETY SECTION . I II II I II I m (continued) I IIIII II El I I II IIIIIIIII YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. 2. Do not use the saw if the trigger switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Repairstothe trigger switch must be made by your Sears Service Center. 3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree. 4.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW A. INTRODUCTION ,,L .......... _ , ,,,,, • Yoursaw has been designedwith safety in mind and includes the following features as standard equipment: Reduced-KickbackGuide Bar (Lo-Kick_) m Low-KickbackChain (Xtra-GUARD®) Handguard AWARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback. However, such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous maction. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices.
i i im ii " .... I............ i; , .... PREPARING ,,,, ,,,ll i YOUR SAW FOR USE iiiiiiiiiiii A. GETTING READY I. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.YourOperator'sManual has been developed to help you prepare yoursaw for use and to understand itssafe operation. Iris importantthat you read yourmanuat completely tobecome familiar withthe unit before you begin assembly. ....... 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: a. Protective Gloves. b. ½ inch wrench or equivalent. c. Screwdriver d.
¢, ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN • Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and a Low-Kickback Chain. e Use only the Reduced.Kickback Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain saw m odel: when replacing these parts, See "Specifications;' page 2. |CAUTION._ Wear protective gloves when handling or operating your saw, Thechain issharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! Avoid accidental starting.
............. _! IIIIFIIIIIIII D. CHAIN f _IIIIILI II I I III _llili II I LIIIII I i III il I TtNSi0N * Chain tension Is very important: --A loose chain will wear the bar and itself. --A loose chain can jump offthe bar while you are cutting -- A tight chain can damage the saw andlor break. e The chain stretches dudng use, especlallywhen new. Check tension: -- each time the saw is'used -- more frequently when the chain is new --as' the chain warms up to normal operating temperature.
• " i i ,i = "'=' " '_1 ,......., i iii a • , I IIIII II =_1 II USING YOUR SAW A. CONTROL DEVICES Understanding the control devices on your saw is an Important part of learning how to properly and safely operate the unit. Figure 16. FRONT HANDLE OIL ACTIVATOR LOCKJOUT 3_ OIL LEVEL INDICATOR REAR HANDLE JJ B. PRE-OPERATION JU:L_L__ __ , The Trigger Switch startsor stopsthe motorand is located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is designed to be used with the LockoutButton.
" i / IIII i HI i I uSiNG THE POWER SHARP ® SYSTEM (MODEL 358.34160 -- IIIIIIUIIII III I I II I I I I I ONLY) II III I Modet358,34160isequippedwitha PowerSharp® Systemthat will performappro_Jma_ly80%ofthesharpeningnecessaPjfor thesaw chain. The PowerSharp® Systemusesa built+ingrindingstonetosharpenthecuttertopplatesandsetdepthgauges. As thebuilt-insharpenerisused,thecuttersideplatesgraduaity will be altered.
II S_ II I• I I i i i IIIIIIIIIIIIII I[ . . HAND FILING--, Requiredafterevery3rdto5th time the PowerSharp® Systemis usedto correctthe side plates and depthgauges, NOTE: tf abrasive materials such as rocks, naits, sand, or dirt are contactedby the chain, the side plates should be checked more often. Damage to the cutters caused by abrasive materials usually results in discoloration spots where the chrome has been worn away. Side plates should be filed until these spots are removed. .
TYPES I OF CUTTING IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII A. IIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII lJ BASIC CUTTING . II I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I IIIIIIIIIWIIIIJ III , I , ,! TECHNIQUE 1. IMPORTANT POINTS a, Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry,non-woodbuildingmaterials,etc.Do not use yoursaw topry orshoveaway limbs, rootsor BEGIN CUTTING WITH THE SAW FRAME UP AGAINST THE LOG. otherobjects+ b. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
g FELLING SMALL TREES _ LESS THAN 6 _' IN DIAMETER a. If you knowthe directionoffall: 1.) Make a single felting cut on the side away from the direction of fall 2.) Cut all the way through. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. b. If you are not sure which way the tree willfall, use the notch method described for felling large trees.
iiiii C. i iii I ii,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,j ii i IIIIIIIIH BUCKING 1STCUT PRESSURESIDE ---t <---. Bucking is the term used for cuffing a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT •o w ,... - _,_.J,, _ __-_ .__4,._L.___ _-___; "-'__mm¢_ POIN_ 2ND CUT a. Cutonlyone log ata time, b. Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator. c. Use a sawhorse to cut small logs.
1 BUCKING-USING ANOTHER LOG AS A SUPPORT(Figure 31): ,_WARNING " • Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing Jossof footing and control, a. In areaA: 1 .) Undercut 1/3 oftheway throughthe log. 2.) Finishwith anovercut. b. in areaB: 1.) Overcut, 1/3 ofthe way throughthe tog. 2.) Finish withan undercut. t BUCKING-USING A STAND (Figure 32): a. in areaA: t .) Undercut 1/3 ofthe way throughthe log. 2.) Rnish withan overcut. b. Inarea B: 1.) Overcut 1i3ofthewaythroughthe log._ 2.
iiiiii iii I [i i i. i i i i ,i ,, ,,,,,i, i ill i ii : iiiii . i iiii ii iiiiii i _ iiiiiiiiiiiii MAINTENANCE I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII e II IIII IIII11111 IIIIII I II lJllllll II A good maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase the service life and help to maintain the safety and performance of your saw. IIIIIIIII I III III I I IIIIIIIIIII _WARNING Avoidaccidental starting.
JCAUTION:! Always wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp enough to cut you even though it is too dull to cut wood. SUPPORT FLAT SIDE OF FILE HOLDER ON TOP OF CUTTER OUND FILE DEPTH 1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE * Sharpen the chain when: -- Wood chips are small and powdery, Wood chips made by the saw chain should be ......... .about,the sizeof the teeth of the chain.................... -- Saw has to be forced through the cut. -- Saw cuts to one side. TOP PLATE AUGE SIDE PLATE a.
C;CHAINREPLACEMENT willdamage the chainand makecuttingmope difficult. 1) Use on,f the Low-Kick Chainspecified • for yoursawin "Specifications," for replacement chain. 2) Replace the chain when cutters or links break. 3) See your Sears Service Center to rep]aceand sharpen individual cutters for matching your chain. 4) Alwayshave awom sprocket replaced by your Sears Service Center when installing a new chain to avoid " excessive wear to the chain.
.Lii,ui, i,,,,,,, MODEL 358.34150 i i MODEL 358.34160 SPROCKET BEVE LED WASHER CURVES AWAY FROM POWERHEAD THRUST WASHE R BEVE LED WASHERS CURVE TOWARD POWERHEAD ,_, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,j _, .... ii,l,,, D. When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days always: 1. Drain oit tank: 2. Remove, clean, and dry the bar and chain. 3. Store the chain in a container filled with oil to prevent rust. i i_,,,j E. _ ill i MAINTENANCE 4.
.... i F. ............t I"ROUBI.E '..................... '" , ,,i ' "I"'_I_, ' '_"':"""' "'i................... SHOOTING , ....,,,,i ........... CHART Read and follow all safety instructions in the Special Safety Section before servicing your saw. TROUBLE Oil inadequate for bar,, .......... and cfla_rt_lu_brication Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged. Chain Clatters or cuts roughly CAUSE .....1. Ofllank empty ........... 2. Oil pump clogged. 3. Guide bar oil hole blocked. 1.
SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL NO. 358.341-20-2.0/12;' 358.34150-2.0/14" 358.34160-2.0/14" MODEL 358.34160 PS ONLY 28 _29 32 MODEL 358.34160 ONLY _47 L', /48 MODEL 358.34120 358.34150 105 8-- 3 MODEL 358.34124) & 358.34150 25 26 37 17 103 23 MODEL 358.
SEARS KEY NO. CHAIN PART NO. I 530-026448 2 530-025458 3 530-028567 4 ........530=089752 .
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QUICK Read REFERENCE PAGE and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal iniury. page SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS PREPARATION 1. 2. & 4, 5. 4. 5: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. : 5 OIL .......................................................... ................... 9 .................................. Connect the saw to a proper power source. Make sure the extension cord is completely, away from the saw and cannot be cut.
The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for yo_Jr Chain Saw. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any 'Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. operator's manual WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST. 1, The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. THE MODEL NUMBER 358.34120- 2.0112" 358.34150 - 2.0/14" 358.34160- 2.0114_ P.S.