Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRNo 2.2 cu.in./36cc GASOLINE Model No. 358.350270 2-Cycle CHAIN SAW - 16 in. Bar @ A WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530088679 2/10/00 (Hours listed are Central Time) and Co.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments 2 2 5 6 11 14 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Storage Trouble Shooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts & Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 16 17 18 20 23 Back _:GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
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. • Operate the chain saw only in a wellventilated outdoor area. dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. • Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry well ventilated space where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Keep working areafreefromobstruc- you are right or left handed. Wrap the tionssuchasother trees, branches, fingers of your left hand over and rocks, fences, stumps, etc.Eliminate around the front handlebar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar. oravoid anyobstruction thatyour sawchaincould hitwhilecutting. Keep your left arm straight with the • Keep sawchain sharp andproperly elbow locked. tensioned. Aloose ordullchain can • Position your left hand on the front increase thechance ofkickback.
chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1. Low-Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge ____ Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood longated To Gradually Guard Unk Ride into Cutter 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 swelling.
KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withthe location ofthevarious controls andadjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Zt 4t_ WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Off Full • Squeeze andholdthrottle trigger. Withthumb press fastidlelockdown; thenrelease throttle trigger. • Sharply pullthestarter rope handle 5 times withyourrighthand. • Fullypushinchoke knob; pullthe starter ropeuntiltheengine starts. • Allow theengine torunforapproximately 5seconds. Then, squeeze andrelease thethrottle trigger toallowengine toreturn toidlespeed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE DO NOT use tile choke to start a warm engine or flooding and hard starting may occur. • Fully push in choke knob.
• Remove dirt,stones, loose bark, nails, staples, andwirefromthetree where cutsaretobemade. ,_,_,Plan aclear retreat path t (}.4_),_ Direction ofFall 45 ° / FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches 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 desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in the direction of the notch.
Use a wedge to remove ph_ched saw Using a log for support I st Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. 1st Cut Overeutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
LIMBING branches are higher than your shoul• Limb atreeonlyafteritiscutdown. der. Get a professional to do the job. • Leave thelarger limbs underneath • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way thefelled treetosupport thetreeas through the bottom of the limb. youwork. • Next make a second cut all the way • Startatthebase ofthefelled tree through the limb. andworktoward thetop,cutting • Finish the pruning operation by using branches andlimbs. Remove small an overcut so that the stump of the limbs withonecut.
CHECK FORDAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Replacement ofdamaged/worn parts should bereferred toyourSears ServiceCenter. NOTE: Itisnormal forasmallamount ofoiltoappear under thesawafterengine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. • ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly 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 tosprocket holeafter eachuse. • Burring ofguide barrailsisanormal process ofrailwear. Remove these burrs withaflatfile. • When railtopisuneven, useaflat filetorestore square edges and sides. Air Filter t _..
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Thespark plugshould bereplaced eachyeartoensure theengine starts easier andrunsbetter. Ignition timing isfixedandnonadjustable. • Loosen 3screws oncylinder cover. • Remove thecylinder cover. • Pulloffthespark plugboot. • Remove spark plugfromcylinder anddiscard. • Replace withChampion RCJ-7Y spark plugandtighten witha3/4inch socket wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark CHAIN pluggapshould be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lbs).
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section. CHANGE FUEL FILTER To change fuel filter, drain your unit by running dry of fuel, remove fuel cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull the filter from the tank and replace with a new filter. 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.
Acceleration Check movement atidle.Recheck andadjust Iftheengine diesorhesitates instead of asnecessary foracceptable perforaccelerating, turnthelowspeed mixture mance. adjustment counterclockwise untilyou have smooth acceleration withnochain Prepare yourunitforstorage atthe endoftheseason orifitwillnotbe usedfor30daysormore. _.WARNING: • Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. • • • • • • • • • • Ignition switch off. Engine flooded. Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not firing. Fuel not reaching carburetor= Move Ignition switch to ON. See "Starting Instructions." 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. • See "Carburetor Adjustments.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain moves at idle speed, • Idle speed requires adjustment. • Clutch requires repair. • See "Carburetor • Contact Sears Service. • Chain tension too • See "Chain Tension." Chain does not move when engine is accelerated. Chain clatters or cuts roughly Chain stops within the cut. Chain cuts at an angle. Adjustments." tight. • Carburetor requires adjustment. • Guide bar rails pinched. • Clutch slipping. • Contact Sears Service.
BILITIES: Asthelawnandgarden onlyforregular inspection totheeffect equipment engine owner, youarere- of"repair orreplace asnecessary" sponsible fortheperformance ofthe shallbewarranted for2years. Any required maintenance listed inyour warranted partwhich isscheduled for Owner's Manual.
