Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 2.2 cu. in./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.352181 - 18 in. Bar @ Read and follow alISafety Rules and Operating WARNING:Instructions bef6re first use of this product. F_ • For answers to your questionsor about this pm, product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530-087295 03/13/98 _.ou_,,=o_=ooo°_mo_ and Co.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments 2 2 5 6 11 14 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY CHAIN SAW Storage TroubleShootingChart Pads List Spanish Parts& Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 16 17 19 22 Back ® GAS Forone year fromthedate of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanGas ChainSaw is maintained,lubricatedand tunedupaccordingto theowner'smanual,Sears will repair,freeof charge,anydefectin materialor workmanship.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry • Do not operate with one hand. Seriwell ventilated space where fuel vapore cannot reach sparks or open ous injury to the operator, helpers, or flames from water heaters, electric bystanders may result from onemotors or switches, furnaces, etc. handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK • Operate the chain saw only in a well- Follow all safety rules to help avoid ventilated outdoor area.
increasethechanceof kickback,Fotlowmanufacturer'schainsharpening andmaintenance instructions. Check tensionat regularintervals,butnever withenginerunning, Makesure bar clampnutsare securelytightened. • Beg_nand continuecutting! at full speed,if thechainis mowngat a slowerspeed, thereis greaterchance of }dekbackoccurring. • Use extremecautionwhen reentering a cut. keep your bodyfrom beingin a direct linewiththe cuttingchain, ° Standwith your weightevenlyhal* anced on both feet.
pronetocirculation disorders or muffler and spark arresting screen abnormalswelling.Prolongeduse in which meets the requirements of coldweatherhasbeen linkedto blood Califomia Codes 4442 and 4443. All vesseldamagein otherwisehealthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.
KNOW YOUR SAW RF.AD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Bar Oil FillCap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap Cylinder Cover [1 Fast Idle FL,JI ThrottleL --,----- k _J Throttle Choke t/_ Screw -- . T"ggor K.obBar O,amp _ ulreCtlOn _-.,-.,---.,,.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGEinstructions for addi_onal information. handling i,_forrnation in the safety rules section of this manual before you beg_n. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent If you do not understand the fuel handamage may occur. dling information do not attempt to fuel See the STORAGEsection for additional your unit.
NOTE: When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold handle. Let rope rewind slowly. • Pull starter rope handle firmly and quickly with your dght hand until the engine attempts to start';but no more than 5 pulls. Then, push in choke knob to the partial position. Resume pulting handle until engine starts. • Above 40°1=,allow engine to run for approximately 5 seconds.
plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean. ° Weight and branches on one side. • 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 fail. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out a warning call. • Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made.
orwoodintothecutuntilthesawcanbe Usinga log removed easily. Restart sawandcarefullyfor support reenter the cut. Do not use a metal 2ndCut wedge. Do not attempt to restartyour saw when it is pinched or hung in a fog, 1stCut Usea wedgeto removepinchedsaw 1= Cut Turnsaw OFF enduse a plasticor woodenwedgeto forcecutopen. Overcutting begins on the top side of the togwith the bottom of the saw against the fog, When overeutting use light downward pressure.
LIMBING • Limb a tree only after it is cut down. * Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. • Start at the base of the feUed tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove smaZllimbs with branches are higherthan your shouldef. Get a professional to do the job. • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Replacement of damaged/worn parts "shouldbe referred to your Sears Service Center. NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amount of oil to appear under the'_sawafter engine stops. Do not confuse th_swith a leaking oil tank. • On/Stop Swifch - Ensure On/Stop switch functions propedy by moving the switch to the "Stop"position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank- Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Addlubricant to sprocket holeafter each use. • Burdng of guide bar railsis a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs w_h a fiat file. • When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square edgesand sides. INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN As the unitis used,carbondeposits buitdupon the mufflerand spark arrestorscreen,and mustbe removed to avoid creatinga fire hazardor affectingengineperformance. Replacethesparkarrestor screenif breaksoccur.
• Replace with Champion CJ7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket wrench (10-12 Spark plug gap should be .025 ff-ibs). in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. * Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-tbs). - CHAIN REPLACEMENT Cylinder Cover PlugBoot Spark Rug Cutters CAUTION: Wear protective groves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving, It is normalfor a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation.
CLEAN FUEL FILTER To clean fuel filter, drain your unit by running dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Clean with mild detergent and rinse. Dry thoroughly, reassemble. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. During the low speed mixture adjustment recheck idle speed after each turn of the screw.
Prepare yourunit for storage at the end tive in minimizing the formation of fuel of the season or if it will not be used for gum deposits during storage. Add stabi30 days or more. lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix WARNING: instructionsfound on stabilizer contain• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before stodng or transporting. era. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta_,ilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBI.E CAUSE REMEDY Engine wiUnot start or wiltrun only a few seconds after starting. • Ignition switch off. Engine flooded. : Fuel tank empty. • Spark plug net firing. • Fuel not reaching carburetor. ° Move Ignition switch to ON. • See "Starling Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. • Carburetor requires adjustment. • None of the above. !Enginewitlnot • Idle speed set too high or too low. idlepropedy. • Low Speed Mixture requires adjustment.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART-Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain moves at idte speed. • Idle speed requires adjustment. • Clutch requires repair. • See "Carbureto/Adjustments." Chain does • tight. Chain tension too not move when engine • Carburetor requires is accelerated. adjustment. , Guide bar rails pinched. • Clutch slipping. • Contact Sears Service. • See "Chain Tension." • Soot"Carburetor Adjustments." • Rep&ir or replace. • Contact Sears Service. Chain clatters • Chain tension incorrect.
