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Page 1: ...TOR _ MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNfNGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Always Wear Eye Protection CRRFTSMRN 2 3 cu in 38cc 2 CYCLE 18 GUIDE BAR GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Table of Contents Inside Back Cover Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A i 530 083046 8 29 94 ...

Page 2: ...ng operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged improp erly adjusted or not completely and securely assem bled Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixt...

Page 3: ...r is released For correction refer to Carburetor Adjustments Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary Disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Never modify your saw in any way Use only attach ments supplied or specifically recommended by the man ufacturer TRANSPORTING AND STORAG...

Page 4: ...REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by con tacting a foreign object in the wood This sudden stop ping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move inthe oppo site directionof the chain rotation Either reactioncan result in lossof control and possible serious injury Pinch ...

Page 5: ...K PLUG GAP 025 MUFFLER Temperature Limiting Spark Arresting Screen SPECIAL NOTICE Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 442 and 443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Washington and Oregon require many intemal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark a...

Page 6: ...ase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Bar Tool included IMPORTANT MODEL 358 352380 IS A FULLY ASSEMBLED UNIT THE HANDGUARD GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN HAVE BEEN PRE ASSEMBLED TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with chain saw Slide guide bar out of cardboard liner Use cardboard finer as a work surface during assembly of saw NOTE It is normal to hear...

Page 7: ...acer may vary Bar damp screw Bar Clamp Spacer throw away Clamp Figure 6 Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until adjusting pin just touches the step Adjusting Screw GuideBar Mounting Bolt Slotted end Guide Bar Lower Hole Figure 8 Carefully remove chain from bag Hold chain with the drive links as shown in figure 9 Place chain over and behind the clutch drum Fig 10 Fit bottom of drive lin...

Page 8: ...ain tension Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around the guide bar If chain does not rotate it is tootight slightly loosen bar clamp nut and turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn coun terclockwise Re tighten bar clamp nut If chain is too loose loosen bar clamp nut then turn adjusting screw I 4 turn clockwise Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Re tighten bar clamp nut Bar Clamp N...

Page 9: ...er On Sto Switch Housing Rear Handle Throttle Lockout Handguard Chain Travel l Bar Clamp Thro_e Bar Clamp Nut Trigger Guide Bar Figure 17 The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine The CHOKE LEVER provides additional fue to the engine when starting a cold engine The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the T...

Page 10: ... at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control Front Saw Frame Figure 21 CUTTING SPEED Accelerate engine to full throttle before entering cut by squeezing the throttle trigger Never cut with engine at partial throttle speed 10 OPERATION USE TIPS Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry men wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for...

Page 11: ...E TOP OF THE GUIDE BAR THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE OPERA TOR EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AVOID REACTIVE PINCH FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull in occur when the chain is sud denly stopped by being pinched caught or by contact ing a foreign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal ...

Page 12: ...ever steel or iron to avoid kickback and chain damage Cracking sounds widening of the felling cut movement in the upper branches are all signs that the tree is ready to fall As tree begins to fall move ON STOP switch to Stop position set it down and move quickly away from direction of fall If your chain saw binds in the felling cut you have three options If the wrong direction of fall is acceptabl...

Page 13: ...RECTION 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 Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cabl...

Page 14: ... the log Finish with an undercut l st C_ _ _ 2rid Cut _y y 1st Cut S whor Figure 25 1st Cut Another Log F _ Figure 26 OPERATING USE TIPS Cutonly one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do not cut i...

Page 15: ...derneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cut ting Limit pruning to limbs shoutder height or below Keep out of the way of the falling limb ii l IH I OPERATION SAFETY i LIMBING AND PRUNING SAFETY H H nH j ii ii i ii i i i WARNI...

Page 16: ...R COOLED engine oil is strongly recommended This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability extends fuel life up to 5 times longer and reduced smoke If CRAFTSMAN 40 1 2 cycle AIR COOLED engine oi is not available use a good quality 40 1 2 cycle AiR COOLED engine oi_ that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40 1 IMPORTANT Do not use AUTOMOTIVE OIL BOAT OILS NMMA BIA...

Page 17: ... for Varying Conditions I Choke Off Half Ignition Switch N STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Move choke lever to the On position With the saw on the ground grab front handle with left hand and place right foot on inside of rear handle Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until engine attempts to run Move choke lever to half choke position and continue to pull...

Page 18: ...ir filter element and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and a clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual tJ BEFORE EACH USE Service Dales CHECK FOR DAMAGED WORN PARTS The following damaged worn parts should be referred to your Sears Service Center NOTE It is normal fo...

Page 19: ...the bar oil tank when you fill fuel tank Figure 31 SHARPEN CHAIN Fig 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 I_ WARNING IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH NIQUES AND OR DEPTH GAUGE MAINTE NANCE WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERI OUS INJURY ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE CHAIN THE CHAIN CAN BE SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN THOUGH IT IS TOO DULL TO CUT WOOD i I FULL VIEW FULL VIEW t File...

Page 20: ...ement reduced kickback guide bar specified for your saw Replace the guide bar when the inside groove of the guide bar rail is worn excess heating or burning of the rail is noted Correct Groove Worn Grooves File Edges Square 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 u...

Page 21: ...Remove the guide bar Reinstall the guide bar chain bar clamp and bar clamp nut and screw See Assembly Clutch Drum Sprocket Assembly Bar Clamp Nut Figure 43 Sprocket Nose 21 CLEAN AIR FILTER Fig 44 A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean your air filter after 25 tanks of fuel or tO hours of operation which...

Page 22: ...le Plate Figure 46 REPLACE FUEL FILTER Fig 47 48 49 The fuel filter should be replaced after each season Never operate your saw without a fuel filter Be careful not to damage fuel line while removing the fuel filter Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this Step Remove fuel mix fill cap and allow it to hang to side of motor Using a small pair of needle nose pliers grasp fuel cap retain...

Page 23: ...that is badly frayed NOTE A recoil spring lies beneath the pulley and is under tension If the recoil spring is disturbed considerable time and effort will be required to reinstall For this rea son you may want to let your Sears Service Center handle this repair If you try to repair the starter rope and the recoil spring pops out take the unit to your Sears Service Center Remove four screws shown i...

Page 24: ...tainer screw and tighten until snug Do not overtighten Rewind all the rope onto the pulley in a clockwise direction Twist and push pulley into starter housing Replace and tighten the pulley screw _Rope Retainer Pulley _ Screw Ratchet I Underside Spring _ Cam l Pulley Screw Tab Pulley Ratchet Retainer Rib Figu re 54 Retainer Hole Rib I Ctockwise Figure 55 Pull out 10 of rope and catch rope in tab i...

Page 25: ...E Do not attempt to adjust the screw beyond the stops as damage can occur WARNING THE CHAIN WILL BE MOVING DURING MOST OF THIS PROCEDURE WEAR YOUR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CARBURETOR PRESETS Fig 58 If your engine will not start due to suspected improper carburetor adjustment the following presets may be required If used it is recommended that all steps within the adj...

Page 26: ...t power by sound or speed but judge by how well the saw performs in the cut Counterclockwise if the saw has speed while out of the cut but dies in the cut or lacks poser while cutting Repeat the test cut Continue with 1 16 turn adjustments until the saw performance is acceptable while cutting After completing adjustments check for acceleration WARNING A CARBURETOR SETTING THAT IS TOO LEAN CLOCKWIS...

Page 27: ...T It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels those that use ethanol or methanol called gasohol or oxygenated fuel can attract moisture and form acidic gas which will damage your engine To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be em...

Page 28: ...l uneven 3 C_utch slipping t Cutters damaged on one side REMEDY 1 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 2 See Starting Instructions 3 Install new plug check ignition switch 4 Clean fuel filter inspect fuel line 5 See Carburetor Adjustments 6 _Move Switch to the On position 7 Contact your SEARS Service Center Dept 1 See Carburetor Adjustments 2 See Carburetor Adjustments 3 Contact your SEARS Service ...

Page 29: ...aft Seal Check Valve Gasket Screw Cover Oil Pump Gasket Oil Filter Foam i Oil Pump Ass y Crankshaft Beadng Roller Bearing Incl 12 Beadngs Crankshaft Oil Discharge Line Clutch Ass y Kit Clutch Washer Kit Guide Bar 18 Part No 25 71 3619 26 530 016026 27 530 036969 28 530 023843 29 530 016024 30 530 023887 31 530 010444 32 530 069166 33 530 O32O79 34 530 023519 35 530 016025 36 530 036971 37 530 0695...

Page 30: ...41 530 015123 42 530 015036 43 530 016080 44 530 037155 45 530 069288 46 530 042023 47 530 014760 48 530 036967 49 530 016020 50 530 016021 Descriptio n Ignition Module Kit tncL 29 Screw Wire Harness Toggle Switch Indicating Plate Nut Starter Handle Rope Kit Fan Hsg Screw Screw Screw Fan Hsg Baffle Screw Washer Screw Screw Carb Cover Starter Pulley Kit Recoil Spring Tank Handle Assy Throttle Locko...

Page 31: ... 530 035023 530 038722 530 03_723 530 035167 530 035161 530 035173 Description Idle Speed Adj Screw Idle Speed Adj Spring Fuet Pump Gasket Fuel Pump Diaphragm Fuel Inlet Screen WT 3 Fuel Inlet Screen WT20t247 tnret Needle Valve Metering Lever Spring Metering Lever Pin Screw Metedng Lever Metering Lever Pin Welch Plug 5 16 Dia Welch Plug l 4 Dia Metering Diaphragm Gasket Metering Diaphragm Low Spee...

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Page 35: ... 6 K Know Your Chain Saw 9 L Limbing 15 M Maintenance Schedule 18 Model Number 5 Muffler 22 O Operation 9 Ordering Repair Parts Back Cover P Pruning 15 R Repair Parts List 29 S Service and Adjustments 23 Spa rk Arrestor Screen _ 22 Specifications 5 Starter Rope 23 Starting 17 Storage 27 T Tree Felling _ 12 Trouble Shooting 28 W Warranty 5 ii i iii i iiiiiiiiii i i i ACCESSORIES i iii ill ll lll i ...

Page 36: ...to the unit All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT GASOLINE CHAIN SAW MODEL NUMBER 358 352380 358 356180 358 356230 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears Merchandise has added value wP_enyou consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sea...

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