IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 8 _ R8 Operator's Manual Model No. 358.352380 358.356180 358.356230 A fully assembled * Unit CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1..800-235..5878 Always Wear Eye Protection CRRFTSMRN 2.3 cu. in./38cc 2-CYCLE 18" GUIDE BAR GASOLINE CHAIN SAW _ ARNING: READ THE OPERATOR'_ MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNfNGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
i _11 ii i SAFETY RULES iiiiii ii ii, i i i iiiii WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN. SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH,SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Safety Hat Snug: Fitting .
i=1= ii1.1=111111 i i .¢1¢11111i SAFETY RULES i iiiii iiii IHIII '1 I I =============== i..¢1 iii i1= OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. WORKING • Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.
i i iiii Ull i SAFETY RULES i MAINTAIN CONTROL Never Reverse Hand Positions The Left Stand Of The ToSaw i_ when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure 4. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encirclingand your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle i whether eep a good, on the sawhanded.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a Sears Craftsman GaschainSaw.It hasbeendesigned, engineered andmanufactured togiveyouthebestpossible dependability andperformance. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GUIDE BAR.............................. 18" Guide Bar Shouldyouexperience anyproblems youcannoteasily reme- CHNN ....................................... Low Profile 3/8" Pitch Chrome Cutters dy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center /Department.
iiiii iiiii i HARDWARE CONTENTS ii IHI iiii i iii Parts bag contents not shown full size Bar Tool (1) Chain 356180 - C2)Chains Parts packed separtely in carton GUIDE BAR m CAn_NA#" I ENGINE OPERATOR'S 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL MANUAL (Bar Oil not included) Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately TO REMOVE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON • Remove loose parts included with chain saw, • Slide guide bar out of cardboard liner.
innlr I I IIIIIII I I I I I i ASSEMBLY WARNING: IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED ASSEMBLED, REPEAT ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE OPERATOR. HOW TO ASSEMBLE CHAIN SAW / YOUR GuideBar Mounting Bolt Slotted end / Guide Bar BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig. 7, 8, 9, 10 , 11,12, 13 & 14) Lower Hole" DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE DANGER: GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE, THE CLUTCH CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.
[iJii [I nn, ASSEMBLY n n iii inl • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag, release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat this step until a sag does not exist. • While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nut with the bar tool (provided). Torque 10-20 ft-lbs. • Pull guide bar forward untir chain is snug in guide bar groove. ° Install bar clamp. Adjusting Screw Clamp Guide Bar Guide Bar Figure 12 • Install bar clamp screw.
n MIIH,,,H,,,,, H,,HUlnlnl n I nnn i i i n i i i i n i nl i iiii ul ,i nl,,i,H OPERATION i i iiinl KNOWYOUR i i iiiii iii IIIII i iii n I i CHAIN SAW (Fig. 17) READ 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Front Handle Choke Lever I1,_/ BarOi_" I Chain -- AaJ"s_g / Screw _ l__.
ii i ii i i1,, i i OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move ON/STOP switch to the "Stop" position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the "On" position. CHAIN OILER (Fig. 18) • Your chain saw will consume one tank of bar oil for each tank of fuel used. • The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 10.4 fl.oz.). Overcut Undercut Figure 20 .
ii i i ii i i iii i i OPERATION - SAFETY ill| GENERAL SAFETY AVOID REACTIVE Pinch-Kickback WARNING: IF SAW BECOMES PINCHED OR HUNG IN A LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT OUT. YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE SAW RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE SAW. STOP THE SAW, DRIVE A WEDGE OF PLASTIC OR WOOD INTO THE CUT UNTIL THE SAW CAN BE REMOVED EASILY. RESTART THE SAW AND CAREFULLY RE-ENTER THE CUT. TO AVOID KICKBACK AND CHAIN DAMAGE, DO NOT USE A METAL WEDGE.
i i ]Nil I I OPERATION iii i i,iii ii i iii TREE FELLING ..=Felling Direction WARNING: IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. iMMEDIATELY STOP THE SAW AND USE A FELLING WEDGE AND MAUL (HAMMER) TO FORCE THE FELLING CUT OPEN. THE WEDGE WILL HOLD THE FELLING CUT OPEN ALLOWING YOU TO REMOVE THE SAW.
IIH i OPERATIONUUlUlUUlll,lllll i illll ii i i SAFETY i FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the wind Don't cut down wind Check the balance Don't cuton weighted side WARNING: DO NOT CUT: -NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILDINGS. - tF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DIRECTION OF TREE FALL. - AT NIGHT. -DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW, STRONG WIN D, ETC. • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator.
........................ OPERATION BUCKING BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26) Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used as supports when bucking. • Area A- Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log. - Finish with an overcut. • Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log. - Finish with an undercut. Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. TYPES OF CU'I-rlNG (Fig.
= = = = OPERATION LIMBING AND Pruning Procedure PRUNING Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree. LIMBING (Fig. 27) , Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. • First - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near the trunk of the tree. • Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk until the limb falls.
iii iii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii1,1 iiiii iii ii i OPERATION ii i BEFORE i iii STARTING THE ENGINE: BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR CALL THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT 1-800-235-5878.
iiii iii i i iiiiiii OPERATION iii iii u ii, ii1,1 STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move ON/STOP switch to the "Stop" position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the "On" position. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES; SAFETY FOOTWEAR; SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING; AND EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD PROTECTION DEVICES WHEN OPERATING A CHAIN SAW. i STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED.
i iii i CUSTOMER wl ii ]1 ii iii i MAINTENANCE iiiiiiiiii RESPONSIBILITIES i SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service Before Use After Use Clean unit and labels Every 5 Hrs. Every 25Hrs.
ii i i iii i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ii CHECK • • • • • • • • ii ii BAR LUBRICATION II i iiiiii • Adjust chain for proper tension. (See Chain Tension). • Position the file holder level (90 °) so that it rest on the top edge of the cutter and depth gauge. FOR LOOSE FASTENERS/PARTS Bar Clamp Nut Chain Muffler Cylinder Shield Air Filter Clutch Drum/Sprocket Throttle Trigger/Lockout Handle Screws Vibration Mounts GUIDE ii FULL VIEW I FULL VIEW t File Holder -= I File (Fig.
lU i i UlllUlU IInll CUSTOMER iiiiiiiii I I i iii i i iiii i i i Depth Gauge TOO! ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Move stope switch to the "STOP: position. • Clean all saw dust and any other debris from the guide bar groove and guide bar oil lubrication. • Lubricate guide bar nose sprocket after use, ° Burring of bar rails is a normal process of guide bar rai! wear. Remove these burrs by filing guide bar rail side edges square with a flat file.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,,,,,H = = CLUTCH i_ 11 DRUM AND SPROCKET (Fig. 43) DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR CLUTCH FOR WARNING: INSPECTION. DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR CLUTCH REQUIRES A SPECIAL CLUTCH TOOL, DESIGNED TO ALLOW SAFE REMOVAL OF THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CLUTCH WITHOUT THIS TOOL MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY. HAVE YOUR SEARS SERVICE CENTER PERFORMTHIS SERVICE.
ii ii iii i i i ii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES i iiiii INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ii i ARRESTOR SCREEN (IF INSTALLED) (Fig. 46) Pliers As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. Required cleaning is every 25 hours of operation or annually, whichever is Iess. Replace the spark arrestor screen if breaks occur.
iii i i i i i ii IIHIIII,,II,,H,I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN REPLACEMENT (Fig. 50 & 51) NOTE: Reverse "Bar and Chain Assembly" to remove the chain. • Move stop switch to the "STOP" position. • Replace the chain when cutters or links break. • Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified for you saw in the "Product Specifications." • See your Sears Service Center to replace or sharpen your chain.
ii i i i ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iii • Remove the rope retainer screw and remove any rema)ning rope. • Move away from the fuel tank and melt the end of the rope to be installed. Allow the melted end to drop once. Then, while the rope is still hot, pull the melted end through a rag to obtain a smooth, pointed end. , Feed the rope through the starter rope hole in starter housing. • Guide the rope inside the pulley, then up through the pulley hole.
,,=r= = Jl = H=f,=H= == = SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIIIll II CARBURETOR I I ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all instructions and consultthe Troubleshooting section of this manual before beginning this process. If the engine does not start, it may be flooded. If in doubt, read the section on flooded engine in the starting section of this manual prior to beginning any adjustments.
=, HH,, ,H,H == == =1 I H,HI,IHI=I¸ II J IIIWll = == II I= ,H= ,,= = I=1= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .HHH= ADJUSTING H = I = .HH , =H H PROCEDURE WARNING: IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT • Allow the warn engine to idle. • Adjust idle speed screw until engine continues to run without stalling. - Turn screw clockwise to increase engine speed if the engine stalls or dies. - Turn screw counterclockwise to slow engine down and/or to keep the chain from turning.
iii i iiiiiiiiiilUl i lUll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIHn Inll STORAGE :::::::::::::::::::::::: i ,,,,,,,= i tl ,,,,,,m,nl ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FUEL SYSTEM Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system components. Follow these instructions: • Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuet container. • Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
l/ / = nl nil = iii iiiniiiii iiiii inlnll iiii iiiii i inl ,i hill TROUBLE SHOOTING i, ,i,i illl,l,i TROUBLE iiinl ii iii = iiii i =1 POINTS iiii SHOOTING iiiiiiiiii ii CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starting. 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel net reaching carburetor. & Carburetor requires adjustment. 6. ON/STOP switch in "Stop" position. 7. None of the above. 1.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAWA MODELS 358.352380, 358.356180, 358.356230 WARNING All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personneL 15. ./ / Part No.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAW - MODELS 358.352380, Part No. 530-047198 530-015126 530-037254 530-015127 STD54!131 530-016064 530-036331 530-019118 530-037154 530-023791 STD512507 530-035311 530_-036332 530-015254 530-023865 530-015245 530-023805 530-069247 530-036973 530-019045 530-036972 530-015407i 530-037070 530-015147 530-037116 530-015168 Description Flywheel Ass'y. Flywheel Key Spring Washer Nut Screw Reed Valve Gasket Carburetor Hsg.
ii ill REPAIR PARTS SEARS CHAIN SAW - MODELS 358.352380, 358.356180, 358.356230 Carburetor Assembly WT-310 #530-035353 CarbI [Oa 1 Repair | Gasket I Kit 19. 20. Ref. Part No. 7. 8, 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 530-035203 530-035339 530-035164 530-035166 530-035172 530-035027 530-035106 530-038724 530-035016 530-035031 530-035028 530-035162 530-035163 530-035165 530-035014 530-035023 16. 17. 18. 530-038722 530-03_723 530-035167 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. 530-035161 20.
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................................................. i .i iiii .................. i TABLE OF CONTENTS i i i iiir ii iiiiii IIII Safety Rules .................................................................. 2 Product Specifications ................................................... 5 Customer Responsibilities ............................................ 18 Warranty ........................................................................ 5 Accessories ...............................................
CRRFTSMRN ® 2.3 cu. in./38cc 2-CYCLE 1 " DE GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.352380 358.356180 358.356230 * A Nlty assembled unit Each Gasoline Chain Saw has its own model number. The model number for your unit wilt be found on a decal attached to the unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION .