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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMRN 2.0 cu.in./33cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.351340 - 14 in. Bar WARNING: follow all Read and Safety Rul..es Operating Instructionsbefore first use of this product. For answers to your questionsabout this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm •...
SenncjLand Adjl]stments_ FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAII_,' S AW I For one y_ear from_thede, of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is mamteined, I,ul_.dcatedlanditur_dup accoro_, ng to the owner's manual, Sears will of c hame, inmatan-' or wor ansh p.
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In the op- • Use only Craftsman accessories and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacej_ant parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw stndght Never modify your saw.
incmaeethe chanceof kickback.Fol- keep your body.from I_.ing in a direct low man.utactumr's chain sharpening line with.the cutting chron. and maintenance instructions.Check • Stand with your weight evenly bai- tension at regular intervals, but never anced on both feet. with engine mnnlng. Make sure bar •...
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muffler and spark8rrastingscreen prone to dmulation di,_.rders.or whichmeetsthe requirements of abnormal swelling. Prol.o.ngea use in . CalifomlaCodes4442 and 4443. All cold weather has been linked to blcoa U.S. forest land and the states of vessel damege in otherwise h .salthy California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, people.
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KNOW YOUR SAW READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourseffwith tb_ location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for futu_ reference. BarTool FrontHandle _=_===_ StsrterRope ON/STOP Chain Muffler Primer...
For maximum guide bar and chain life, • R]I ber oil tenk with ber oil. we .recommend.y .ou. u se Craftsman chain saw bar o,L If Craftsman bar oil is • Move On/Stop switchto ON. Primer Bulb not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil untilyou are able to obtain Craftsman brand.
NOTE:Whenpullingthe starterrope, OPERATING TIPS do notusethe fullextentof the rope. • Check Chain tension before first use Do notlet starterropesnapback.Hold and after,1 minute of opereticn. See handle.Let roperewindslowly. Chain Tensionin the Maintenance section. • Pull starter rope handle firmlyand • Cut wood only. Donot cut metal, plas- quickly with your dght hand untilthe tics, masonry, non--woodbuildingma,_,- engine attempts to start, but no more...
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plumbor levelto determinethe di- Dwill help prevent the tree rectionof tree lean. in the wrong direction. : Weightand brancheson oneside. Hingeholds_ee on Surrounding trees andobstacles. • Lookfor decay and roL If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fail toward the operator.
or wcodintothe cutunt_the sew cen be U@ngs log for support 2_ Cut I'ly. REtitlt lnd carefully manterthem_. Do not_ a met_ w_e. Do n_ at_.__ mmrt your sew whan it b pinchedor hung in a log. Use a wedgeto removepinched saw 1stCut Turn ssw OFF and usa a piastlc or wooden wedge to force cut open.
LIMBING branchesarehigherthanyourshoul- • Limb a tree only after it is cut down. der. Get a professionalto do the job. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the • Make your first cut 1/3 of the way felled tree to support the tree as you through the bottom of the limb.
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR Udngbarrod,roll c hain around guide • WORN PARTS bar to ensure all linksare in bar groove. Replacement of damaged/wom pads • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for shouldbe referredto your SearsSer- sag. Release tip of guide bar, then vice Center.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Add lubdcant to sprocket hole after each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burringof guide bar rails is a normal As the unit is used, carbon deposits process Ofrail wear. Remove these build up on the muffler end sped( burrs with a flat file.
• Replacewith ChampionRCJ7Yspark Cyllncler Cover plug andtighten a 3/4 inch socket wrench (10-12 ft Ibe). Spark plug gap should be .025 in. : Re!nstall t he sped(plug boot. Reinstallthe cylindercoverand 3 Spark screws (15-20 irPIbs). Plug • Slide the guide bar rearward until it CHAIN REPLACEMENT stops against the sprocket.
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CLEAN FUEL FILTER Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and Tocleanfuelfilter,drainyourunit by proceed tothe adjustment esc_on. If runningdry of fuel, removefuel cap/re- engine does not start, refer to tmuble- shooUngcha.,tor call 1-800-235-5878. tainerassembly from tank.Pullfilter fromtank andremovefromline.Clean If engine performance is acceptable at with milddetergent the preset positionsand there is no and rinse.
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames (air cool.eel.. ) is especially blended with fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not • Ignition switch off. • Move Ign_on switch .toON. start or will run • See "Starling Instructions." • Engine flooded. • Ril tank with correct fuel mixture. • Fuel tank empty. only a few seconds after •...
gine owner,you are responsiblefor the shallbe warrantedforthe period performance of the requirea mainte_ oftime up to the first scheduled replace- nance listed in your Owner's Manual. ment point for that part. SEARS recommends that you retain all DIAGNOSIS receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but The owner shall not be charged for diag- SEARS cannot deny waoanty solely for nostic labor which leads to the deter- the lack of receipts or for'your failiJre to mination:th_...
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