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Operator's
Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
2.8 cu.in./46cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model No.
358.351210
- 20 In. Bar
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before
first use of this product.
For answers
to your questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-7
pm, Mon-Sat;
Sun, 10 am-7
pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530087861
5/1/00
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN Model No. 358.351210 - 20 In. Bar WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;...
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Page 2: Full One Year Warranty
Service and Adjustments Parts & Ordering Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS 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. -
Page 3: Carburetor Adjustments
Pinch-Kickback drives the tightened. saw straight back toward the operator. • Never modify your saw in any way. Pull-In pulls the saw away from the op- • Use only Craftsman accessories erator. replacement parts as recommended. REDUCE THE CHANCE... - Page 4 • Keep w ork a rea f ree from obstruc- around the front handlebar, and your tions s uch asother trees, branches, left thumb under the front handlebar. rocks, fences, stumps, etc. E liminate Keep your left arm straight with the oravoid a ny obstruction that y our elbow locked.
- Page 5 who operate power tools on a continu- • Low Kickback Chain, met kick- al and regular basis must closely back performance requirements monitor their physical condition when tested on a representative the condition of this tool. sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu- CHAIN BRAKE:...
- Page 6 KNOW Y OUR S AW READ THIS O PERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture r ef- erence.
- Page 7 Craftsman STOPPING YOUR ENGINE chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is • Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP not available, you may use a good position. grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to...
- Page 8 the full e xtent, the correct throttle set- OPERATING TIPS ting forstarting isset a utomatically. • Check chain tension before first use = Move ON/STOP switch to the ON and after 1 minute of operation. CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE position.
- Page 9 • The lean ofthe tree. The lean ofa Final cut here tree might not b eapparent due toun- First cut even orsloping terrain. Use aplumb orlevel todetermine the direction of tree lean. Notch • Weight and branches onone side. • Surrounding trees a nd obstacles.
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Page 10: Bucking Techniques
• Use asawhorse tocut s mall logs. First cut on pressure side of log Never allow another person tohold the log while c utting and never hold the log with your l eg orfoot. • Donot c ut i nanarea w here l ogs, limbs, and roots a re tangled. - Page 11 LIMBING AND PRUNING with the cutting techniques described in SUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. dl_ WARNING: Never climb into a • Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on could cause limbs to fall and pinch ladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-...
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Page 12: General Recommendations
• Vibration Mounts WARNING: Disconnect the spark • Hand Guard plug before performing maintenance CHECK CHAIN TENSION except for carburetor adjustments. Chain tension is very important. Chain GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS stretches during use. This is especial- The warranty on this unit does not cover ly true during the first few times you items that have been subjected to oper- use your saw. - Page 13 9. Ifchain i stoo loose, itwill s ag be- _1.._ _ File Rail Edges _ 17 17 low the guide b ar.DO NOT o perate and Sides I U I thesaw ifthe chain i sloose. square &WARNING: I fthe saw isoperated wore Groove Correct Groove with aloose c hain, the chain c ould...
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Page 14: Replace Spark Plug
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR- holes facing up and toward muffler RESTOR SCREEN cover. Reinstall muffler cover and screws As the unit is used, carbon deposits (7-8 ft-lbs.). build up on the muffler and spark arrestor screen, and must be removed REPLACE SPARK PLUG to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-... - Page 15 5. Turn adjusting screw onbar t o check idle speed after each turn of the move t he tensioning rack asfaras screw. The chain must not move at idle itwill g o toward the front of the bar. speed. Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly...
- Page 16 Run engine at least 5 min- ventilated area where fuel vapors utes after adding stabilizer. cannot reach sparks or open flames Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air from water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is especially blended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require opera- tion of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Ignition switch off. Engine will not 1. Move ignition switch to ON. start or will run 2. - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank. for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service. chain clogged. 3. Guide bar oil hole lubrication. 3. Remove bar and clean.
- Page 19 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY vice center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247. WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under RIOD: Any warranted part which is not Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) scheduled for replacement as required is defective or a defect in the materials maintenance, or which is scheduled or workmanship...