Craftsman 358.341240 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN+i
2.5 HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341240 -- 14 in. Bar
®
_ARNING:
Read and foilow alJ 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 USA
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Warranty 2 Service and Adjustments 13
Safety Rules 2 Storage 15
Assembly 7 Trouble Shooting 15
Operation 7 Spanish 18
Maintenance 12 Parts Ordering Beck
FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN ELECTRICCHAINSAW.
If this Craftsman Electdc Chain Saw fails to perform properly due to a
defect in matedai or workmanship within (1) year from the date of pur-
chase, Sears will repair or replace it, fr.ee ofc.har,ge.
This warranty excludes the bar and ch_,n, wnnchare expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
If this Craftsman Electdc Chain Saw is used for commercial purposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. Ifthis
Craftsman Electric Chain Saw is used for rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-
pliesonlywhile this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHE CRAFTSMAN
ELECTRICCHAINSAWTO THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTER IN THE
UNITEDSTATES.
This warrant ;you specific legal dghts, and you may also have oth-
er rig rfrom state to state.
Inc., IL 60179 U.S,A.
: When using an electric
chain saw. basic safety precautions, in-
cluding the following, should aiweys be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tricshock, and injuryto persons. Read
all instructions.
WARNING: AlwayscrJsconnedpower
source when maldng repairs.Besause a
chain saw isa high.speed woodcuttieg
tool,carelessor improper use ofthistool
can cause sedous injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrictthe use ofyour sew to adult
users who understandand can follow
the s=fety rules, preceutJc_s,and opar-
ai_nginsbuslJonsfound in this r'ni_ual.
•Kesp childran away. Do not ist visitors
contestchaineaw or exlansion cord. All
visitorsshoold be kept at isest 80 f_,t
(10 metem) et#ay from w_k area.
• Dress properly.Wear protective gear.
Al_hYS use steel-toed safetyfootwear
non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-
ing;heavy-duty, non-aiip gloves; eye
protectionsuch as non-fogging,
vented goggles or face screen; an ep-
banters(earplugsormufflers)topro-
tectyourhearing.Regularusers
shouldhavehearingcheckedregular-
ly as chainsew noisecandamage
hearing.
H=,_r_ __s_,ty Hat
Prote_on _'_ O_ Eye
Snug -----b. ,_ Protsctlon
"# i "" oo_
illi_
• Secure hair above shoulder isngth. Do
cen ga ceugnt rLmo_.ngip_s.
• Keep ell par_sof your _away from
the chain when sew is nJnning.
•Do n_ handfe ar oben_e echain saw
whan you ara _ued, ilI,ups_, ar _
yoo have takan aicoho_, dru_, ar n_

dication.You mustbe in good physical
conditionand mantallyalert, fi you have
any conditionthat mightbe aggravated
by stranunuswork, check withdoctor
beforeoper_ng.
Watch whet you ere doing. Use com-
mon sense.
• Do not start cuttinguntilyou have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are fellingatree, a
retreat path. Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw isin-
tended for two-handed use.
•Do not operate saw from a ladder or
ina tree.
•Make sure the chain willnot make
contact with any object while starting
the saw, Never start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut,
• Don't force chain saw. Itwill do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
•Stop the saw before setting it down.
Hand carry saw only when motor is
stopped. Carry the chain saw by the
front handlewith the saw stopped, fin-
gsr offthe switch, the guide bar and
saw chain tothb rosr,
• Use the righttool, cut wood only.
Don't use chain saw for purpose not
intended; for example, don't use
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry,
non-wood buildin_ matedale.
• Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings be-
cause the tender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you offbalance.
•When cuttinga limb that is under ten-
sion be alert forspring back so you
will not be struck when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
•Have all chain saw sarvice performed
by a Sears Servica Center except the
items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion ofthis manual.
•Make certain saw chainstops moving
when trigger switch is released.
; Keep the handles dry and clean and
free from oil and grease.
•Keep oil cap and fasteners sauuraly
tightened.
•Konconfom_ng_compo-
nents orthe removalofsandy devioss
may _e danlage to lhe un_ and
pussiblein.lurytothe operatoror by-
standers,Usec_lJyCra_smanasosaso-
dasandrsple_anant Pertsas recom-
mended. Never modify yoursaw.
•Maintain chain saw with care.
•Keep unitsharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
•Follow instructionsfor lubricating and
changing accessories.
•Unplug the chainsaw fromthe power
souroswhan nsHn use,b_ se_-
ing, and when changing accessories
and attashmants, such as saw chain
and guard.
•Cbeckfordamagsdparts.Befo_ fur-
theruse ofthe chaincaw, a guerd or
other partthat isdernagsd should be
carefunychecked to detemCneth_ it
willopande properlyand perform bin-
tended func_on, Check foralignment of
mov_gp_s, un_ngofmov_gParts,
breakage of parts,rnounlJngand any
other coedi_onsthatmay effectits op-
ersfJon.A guard or oS"terpartthat is
dan'Bged shouJdbe propedyrepaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Center
unlessothenNiseind'K_.edelsewhere in
the operator'smanual.
•Do not operate achain sawthat is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or is
notcompletely and securely as-
sembled, Inspect chain saw cords pe-
riodically,and if damaged have re-
p_red by a Sears Service Center.
•When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in adry, high or locked-up
Rl_eceout of the reach ofchildren.
• When storing saw, unplug and use a
barsheath or carrying case. Store idle
chain saw.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Use a vo[_gs supplyas shown on unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet loca-
tions. Don't use in rain.
•Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of ifanvnable liq-
uidsor gases to avoid creating afire
or explosion and/or causing damage
to unit.
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• To reduce the riskof electdcel shock,
this appliance has apoledzadplug
(one blade iswider thanthe other)and
willrequirethe use ofe polarizedex-
tensi_'_cord.The appflance plug willfit
intoapoiodzedextension cord only
one way. Ifthe plugdoes notfit fully
intothe extensioncord,reverse the
plug, Ifthe plugstilldoes notfit, obtain
acorrectpoisrized extension cord.A
polarizedextension cord win requirethe
use ofapolarizedwaltoutlet.This plug
will _t intothe poledzed w_dloutletonly
one way. Ifplug does notfitfully into
the wallou_et, reversethe plug.If the
plugsblfdoes notfit,contact aqueli_ed
electricianto installthe properwail out-
let.Do not change the equipment plug,
extensioncord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
•To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
e)dec_ion coldssped_-_ly i'_lrked as
suitable foroutdoorappllet_as having
electdcai raitngnot less than the rating
of unit.Cordmust be marked withsuffix
"W'. Make sure your extenaion cord is
in good concfition,Insped exlension
cord before use and replaceIf dam-
aged. An undersized extension cord
will cause adropin linevoltage result-
ing in lossof powerand overhea_ng. If
in doubt,,Re the next heavier gauge.
The lowerthe gauge number,the
heavier the cord (see 'Select an exten-
sioncord'),
•Do notabuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-
tension cord todisconnect unit.
•Secure extension cord to power cord
to prevent disconnection from unit.
• Do not use the unitif the switch does
not turn the uniton end off properly, or
if the lockout does not work. Repairs
tothe switch must be made by a
Sears Service Center.
•Keep extension cord clear of operator
and obstacles at all times. Position
cord so that it will not be caught on
branches. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil,water, or sharp edges.
•To avoid the possibitityof electric
shock, avoJd body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
•Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCi) protection should be provided
on cimuit or outletto be used. Racep-
taulas ere avaitable having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure ofsafety. Inspect chain
saw cords pariodioally and ifdam-
aged, have repaired by aSears Ser-
vice Center.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow ell safety ruissto help avoid kick-
back and otherforceswhich can resultin
seriousinjury. Kkddxmkpath
C_earTheWoddngArea
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portionofthe tip
ofthe guide bar, Contact at the upper
portionof the tip of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig intothe object,
which stops the chain for an instant.
The resultis atiQhtningfast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up
and back toward the operator.
PinchJ_ckback and Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting e for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping ofthe chain results in a rever-
sai of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the sawto move inthe op-
posite direotion ofthe chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback ddves the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-in pulls
the sew away fromthe operator.
KICKBACK WARNING:
Kicktmck c_ oca_ whan the moving
chain contacts an obJact_the upper
podion ofthe tipof the guide bar orwhen
the wood doses in and plnchas the saw
chain in the cut.The Computed Wjdd_:eck
Angle (CKA) _sted on your saw and listed
inthe following CKA Table representsthe
angle of ki_ your bar and chain
combinationswighave when tested in
accordance withCSA and ANSI stan-
dards, computedang_ r_orasantedin
the CKA oclumn iodicote totalanergy ard
angle _soci_',ed wiU_ut a chainbrake.
When purchasingreplacemer_, comid-
er_ions shouldbe given to the lower
CKA veluee. In ell casas, lower CKA vel-

uesrepresentasafe"operatingenviron-
mantforthe user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built intoyour saw,
•Either ofthese reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could resultin serious injury.
•Pinching the saw chain along the tip
ofthe guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
•Tip contactin some cases may cause
a lightningfast REACTION.kickingthe
guide bar up and back toward operator.
CKA TABLE
BAR
MODEL _N CKA
36B,_141240 _7t-_617 111o
CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE
WARNING: The effectivenessof a
chainbrake in reducingoperatorinjuries
hes notyat bean fully determined. We
cannot representthat a chain brake isan
effactivesafety deride to preveflt or re-
duce the hazard of injuriesresultingfTom
kickback.DO NOTASSUMETHATTHE
CHAINBRAKEWILLPROTECTYOU INTHE
EVENTOFA K]CI<Z_CK.Instead, use the
saw properlyand carefullyto avoid kick-
back. Reduced Kickbackbars and Low
K_kback chainsreducethe hazard of
kickbackand are recommended. Repairs
on a chainbrake shouldbe made by a
Sears Service Center.Take your unit to
the place ofpurchase ifpurchesed from
aServicingCenter,or tothe nearest
Sears Service Center.
WARNING: Computedkickbackangle
(CKA) Ibted on your saw and listedin the
CKA table represents angle of
your bar and chaincombinationswill
have when tested inaccordance with
C,SA and ANSI standards. When pur-
chasingreplacement barand chain,con-
s_ should be givento the lower
CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-
sent safer angl_ to the user, highervat-
ues indicatemorn angle and higher kick
energies. In all cases lower CKA values
represente saferoperatingenvironment
forthe user.
The guide bar and chain combination(s)
shown in the CKA Table meet kickback
requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, &
ANSI B175.1 when used on saw(s) listed
inthismanual. Use of bar and chain com-
binations other than those listed is not
recommended and may not meet the
OKA requirements per standard.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK I
The following pr_ should be fct-
lowedto rninirnizeIdckbeck:
•Gripsaw firmly. Holdchainsaw firmly
withboth hands when motorisrunning.
Use afin-ngrip with thumbs and _ers
encirclingchainsaw handles.
•Do not over reanh.
• Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
•Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact e log, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
Don't cut above shoulder height.
Use devices such as low kickback
chain, guide bar nose _uards, chain
• brakes, and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with kick-
back,
•Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
Avoid Plnch-KJekba_:
•Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructionsthat can cause matefiat
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
:_°Onct cutre°re than °ne I°g at a time'
not twist the sew as the bar is
withdrawnfToman undercut when
bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
•Always begin cuttingwith the sawat
fullspeed and the saw housing
against wood.
•Use wedges made of plastic or wood,
Never use met_ to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
The followingprecautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback.
•A good, firm gripon the sew with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Gripthe rear handle with
your righthand whether you ere right
or left handed.
•Wrap the fingers of your left hand
over and around the fiont handlebar,
and your left thumb under the front
handlebar.
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•When making bucking or pruning
cuts, position your left hand on the
front handlebar so it is in a straight
line with your righthand on the rear
handle. Stand slightlyto the left side
ofthe sew to keep your body from be-
ing in e direct line with the cutting
chain. Keep your leftarm straight with
the elbow locked,
•Stand with your weight evenly bai-
enced on both feet.
•Do not ovoneach. You could be drawn
or thrownoffbalance end Inse control.
•Do not cut above shoulder height. It is
difficultto maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features are
included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fee-
tures will not totallyeliminate this dan-
ger. Do notrely only on safety devices.
•Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance ofyour left hand contacting
the chain ifyour hand slips off the
front handlebar.
• Positionoffront and rear handlebars:
designed with distance between hen-
dies and "in-line"with each other, The
spread end "in-line"position of the
hands provided by this design work
together to give balance end resis-
tance in controllingthe pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.
•Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-
signed with asmall radius tip which
reduces the size ofthe kickback dan-
ger zone. This type bar has been
demonstrated to significantly reduce
the number and seriousness of kick-
becks when tested in accordance
with ANSI B175.1.
SmallRadius
Tip GuideBar
•Low Kickback Chain has met kick-
back performance requirements when
tested on the representative sample
ofthese chain saws specified in ANSI
B175.1.
LowIqd(backChain
ContouredD.pthGauge
.ll_.._,---- Ek_ngaiedGuardUnk
_AndAJow=WoodTo
Gredu=dlyRideIntoCutter
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposureto
vibrationsthroughprolongeduseof
handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselor
nervedamageinthefingers,hands,
end Jointsofpeoplepronetoblrsulation
disordersorabnormalswelling.
Prolongeduseincold weatherhas
beenlinkedtobloodvessaidamagein
otherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occursuchas numbness,pain,lossof
strength,change inskincoloror
texture,orlossoffeellnginthefingers,
hands,or oints,discontinuetheuseof
ths too and seek medcelat'tenton.An
anti-vibratlonsystemdoesnot
guaranteetheavoidanceofthese
problems.Userswho operatepower
tools one continualand regularbasis
mustcloselymonitortheirphysical
condition and theconditionofthistool.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
ThisunitisDoubleInsulatedtohelppro-
tactagainstelectricshock.Doubleinsula.
tioncomtn_on consistsoftwoseparate
qayers"of alsotriceJinsulationinsteadof
J_oo_ndmg°
bu_withthisinsuJatk_systemare
notintendedtobe grounded.Noground-
ingmeansisprovidedonthis unit,nor
should• meansof groundingbe added
tothis unit.
Safety_rnustbe o_P_.ved
whenoperetingeny dectricoltool.The
doubleins_ systemonlyprovides
addedp_ againstinjuryresulting
fromaninternalalactllcelinsulation
failure.
STANDARDS:Thisproductis listedby
UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.inac-
cordencowithULStandard1662 and
CSA StandardsZ62.1 and Z62.3 end
ANSIB175.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CARTONCONTENTS
Model35Q.341240
ChainSaw(fullyassembled)
Ear Sheath
Extra Chain
Bar Lube (8 oz,)
Examine partsfor damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assbfence or find
parts missing or damaged, please call
1-800-235-5878
ASSEMBLY
Your saw isfullyassembled; no
assembly isnecessary,
KNOW YOUR SAW
READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERAT-
INGYOUR CHAIN SAW.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarlze
yourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrolsandadjustments. Savethis
manualforfuture reference.
OilerActuator/
BarOilCap
Lockout
Button
TRIGGER SWITCH
The rigger switah isused to tum on the
unit. Squeeze the tdgger switch to oper-
ate the unit after lockout button has
been pushed in. Release the tdgger to
turn the unit off.
LOCKOUT BUTTON
The Lockout Button is econtrol feature
designed to prevent the motor fi'ombe-
ing accidently started. When the rear
handle is gripped in a normal cutting
position, the lockout button can be
pushed in by the thumb,permitting the
index finger tosqueeze the trigger. It is
not necessary to maintain pressure on
the lockoutbutton once the trigger has
been angaaged.
BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR
The oil Papis used to access the bar oil
tank and pressed tosupply oil to chain.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The chain adjustment screw Lsused to
adjustthe chain tension.
RECESSED PLUG
The receasedplugisused toconnect
the sawtoan approvedexfensloncord.
CHAINTENSION
Itisnormalfor a newchaintosketch
durinjgfirst30 minutesofoperation.You
shouldcheckyourchaintensionhe-
quentJy.ReadjostP.,halna_erevery15
minutesofoparation,SesChainTen-
sionunderthe ServiceandAdjust-
mentssec_on.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use onlyavoltsgesupply as speci_ed
onyour unit,
Extensioncordsare avaiisbisforthis unit.
Secure extsnsion_¢d to powar con:lto
preventdisconnectionfrom unit.
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SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
__ MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONSto1son.
t4 12
A.W.G.* A,W,G.*
•Amerlram_G_qle
BEFORE STARTING SAW
WARNING: Be sure to read the elec-
tricessafety information in the safety
rules section of this manuel before you
begin. If you do not understand the
electrldai safety information do not at-
tempt to use your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the in-
formation or cell the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878,
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The manuallyoperated chain oilerpro-
vidaslubricationto the chain and guide
bar. Be sum to fillthe bar oiltank _efore
each cuttingsaselon.The o_erac6"v_or/
bar oilcap mustbe used regularlyand
oftenenough to maintaina thinfilmof oil
on the bar and chainwhile saw is cutting.
Itis recommendedthat the oileractuator/
barogcap be operatedsix (6) times per
minuteand heldfor appru_rnetely three
(3) seconds each time it ispressed. For
maximum guide bar and chain Iife, we
recommend you use Creltsrnemchain
saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is not
awdlable,you may Useagood grade
SAE 30 oil u_] you are able to obtain
Crsfmmanbrand.The oiloutput ismenu-
_ roetemddur_ Oiling,on. Ueeefon-
nel to fillthe tank. Replace oil cap se-
curely. Check oillevel esterevery 15
minutesofoperation.
STOPPING YOUR SAW
• Release the tdgger switch.
• Ifmotor does not stop, disconnect the
extension cord.
STARTING YOUR SAW
•Connect the sawto a power source
using the proper size extension cord;
see SELECTAN EXTENSIONCORD.
•Push in switch lock out button.
• Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.
OPERATING TIPS
•Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance
section and Service and Adjustment
section.
•Cut wood only.Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terieds,etc.
• Stop the sew ifthe chain strikes efor-
eign object. Inspect the sew and re-
pair parts as necessary.
•Keep the chain out of dirtand sand.
Even asmall amount of did will quick-
lydull a chain and increese the possi-
bilityof kickback,
iPre[aticecutting e few small logsusing
the following steps. This will help you
get the "feel"of using your saw before
you begin e major sewing operation.
_queeze the tdgger switch and allow
unit to reanh fullspesd before cuffing.
Begin ouffng withthe sew frame
against the log,
Ke_a the motorat full speed the en-
tire time you ere cutting.
Releese tdggar switch as soon as cut
is comp!eted, Allowing motor tostop.
•To avoid losing controlwhen cut is
complete, do not put pressure on sew
at end ofcut.
• Stop.motor before setting saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
Check for brokenor dead branches
which canfall whge cutting c_=;_l sad-
ous injury.Do notcut near buildingsor
electriuslwiras if you donot know the di-
rectionof tresfell, norout at nightsince
you willnot be able to see well, nor dur-
ing bad westher eu_ as rain,snow,
strongwinds, etc. Ifthe bee makes con.
tactwithany utilityline,the ublitycompla-
ny shouldbe noUfiedimrnsdiately,
•Carefullyplan your sawing o_n in
advance.
•Clesr the work eru. You nesd adesr
eree dil aroundthe tresso you can
have secure footing.
•Study the rm_ureJconditJor_tha_ran
cause the tres to fall in epefdouisr
directbn, such as:
• The wind direction and speed.
•The isan of the b'ee. The lean of e tree
might notbe .ap_tx_ant.due to uneven
or elOl_ngterrain.Use a plumbor level
to determinethe directionofkes lean.
•Weight and branches on one side.
•Surrounding trees and obstacles.
•Look for decay and rot. Ifthe trunk is
rotted, il can snap and fall toward the
operator.
•Meke sure there is enough room for
the tree tofall. Melnteln a distance of
2-1/2tree lengths from the nearest "
person or other objects. Motor noise
can drown out • warning call.
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• Removedirt,stones,loose bark,
nails,staples, and wire from the tree
where cuts are to be made.
plana clesrretre_ path
Y!
A retreat path should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The retreat path should extend
b_k and diagonally to the rear of the
e_c_,ctedline offallas Hlustratedabove,
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method isused to fell large
trees. A notch iscut onthe side of the
tree inthe desired direction offall. A_er
a felling cut is made on the opposite
side oftree. the tree will tend tofail in
the direotion ofthe notch.
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,
remove them bef_a making the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE
•Make notch cut by cuttingthe top of
the notch 5rat. Cut through 1/3of the
diameter ofthe tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom. See
illustration. Once notchis cut, remove
the wedge ofwood from the tree.
•After removing the wood, make the
foiling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut
about two inches higherthan the cen-
ter ofthe notch. This will leave
enough uncut wood between the fell-
ing cut m',dthe notchto form ehinge.
This hinlgewill help prevent the tree
from faiSngin the wrong direction.
tRna_cuthere
Notching Undercut - Make the notch
1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendic-
ularto the directionof fail as illustrated.
Make the lower horizontal notching cut
first. This w_l help to avoid pinching of
eitherthe saw chain or the guide bar
when the second notch is being made.
Falling Back Cut - Make the felling
back cut at least 2 inches (50.Smm)
higher than the hodzentai notchingcut
as illustrated. Keep the felling back out
parallel to the horizontal notching cut,
Make the felling back cut so enough
wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge
wood helps the tree from twisting and
falling in the wrong direction. Do not out
through the hinge.
As the feeling cut gets dose at the hinge
the tree shouldbegin tofall. ffthere is
any chance th_ the tree rneynot fall in
the desireddirectionor it may rock ba_k
and i0_dthe_ chairt,stop auttinghe-
fore the felSngback cut iscomplete end
usewedgesofwood,plmUcoraluminum
toopen the cut and dropthe tree along
the desiredlineoffall.
When the trea beginstofell, remove the
cheJnsaw fromthe cut, stopthe motor,
put the chainsaw down, then use the re-
treat _ p_l. Be _t foroved'_l
limb6falling and watch your footing.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall. Opening
offelling
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Closingof
_:_tch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cutwhen
necessary to control the direction offall.
To avoidkickback and chain d_ge,
use wood or plastiowedges, butnever
steel or iron wedges.
• Be a_ertto signs that the tree is ready
to fall;cracking sounds, widening of
the felling cut, or movement in the up-
per branches.
•As tree starts to fall,stop saw, put it
down, and get away qulcldy on your
planned retreat path.
•Be extremely cautious with pmtJaily
fallen trees that may be poorly sup-
ported. When e tree doesn't feJl oom-
_letely, set the saw aside and pull
own the tree with acabkl winch,
block and teolde, or tractor. Do not
use your saw to cut down apartially
fallen tree.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Buoking isthe term used for cuttinga
fallen tree to the desired log size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portioncan roll causing
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lossoffootingandcontrol.Donotstand ing in injuryand/or damage to the saw,
downhillofthe log being cut. Stopthe saw; ddve a wedge of plastic
IMPORTANT POINTS orwood into out untilthe saw can be
•It isimpodantto make sure your footing removed easily. Restart saw and care-
is_rn and your weight isevenly disttib- fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
uted on both feet. When possible,the wedge. Do notattempt to restartyour
logshouldbe raised and supported by sew when it is pinched or hung in alog.
use oflimbs,logs, orblocks. Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw
•Cut only one log at a time. /..L.I_..
•Cut shattered wood very carefully;
sharp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
•Use a sawhorse to out small logs.
Never allow another person to hold TurnsawOFF andusea _ or
the log while cuttingand never hold woodenwedgetoforcecut open.
the log with your leg or foot. Ovemuttlng begins on the top side of
• Do not cut in an area where logs, the log with the bottom ofthe saw
limbs,and roots are tangled. Drag logs against the log. When overcutting use
intoa dear area before =c_ti_og them. light downward pressure,
•When "cuttingthrough, to maintain
complete c°ntr°l, releese the cutting _ia_Ovem'_lng ._iB)
pressure near the end of the cut with-
out loosening your grip on the chain
saw handles. _' Undercutting_"-._.
•Don't let the chain contact the ground.
• After completing the cut, wait for the
saw chain to stop before you move
the chain saw.
•Always stop the motor before moving
from tree totree.
Stand on uphillside
when cuttingbecause
_,, I may roll.
The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphillside of the terrain as the tree
is likely to roll or slide downhill alter it is
felled.
When buddng ona slope always stand
on the uphiUside of the log, _iHustraled
above. When =cuttingthrough', to rnaln-
taln completecontrolrelease the cutting
pr"'=;:.surenear the end of the cut without
ralmdngyourgrip on the chain saw han-
dles. Don'tlet the chetn contact the
ground.After completing the cut, wait for
the saw chainto stop before you move
the chain saw. Always stop the motorbe-
f_e movingfrom the tres totree.
SUCKING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: if saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don't try to force it out.
You can lose control of the saw, result-
Undercutting involves cuttingon the
underside of the log withtop of saw
against the log. When undercutting use
lightupward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintain control. The saw willtend
to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turnsew upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
When the log is supported along its en-
tire length as illustrated below, it is cut
from the top (overbuok),
f JJ
AJwaysmake your firstcut on the com-
pression side of the log.
Secondcut
jSecondcut
Rrstcutoncompressionsideoflog
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
•Overcut through 1/3ofthe diameter of
the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a sec-
ond overcut.
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•Watch for logs with a compression
side. See illustrationabove for cutting
logswith a compression side.
Using •log for support ndCut
_€/1st Cut
SUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your firstcut is always on
• the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrationbelowfor your
first and second cut)
• Yourfirst cut should extend 1/3of the
diameter ofthe log.
•Finishwith your second cut.
Usinga support stand !Cut
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb intoa tree to
limbor prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,• log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
enos or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles.
_a_ringpoles are small size limbs
ish can whip toward you or pull you
offbalance. Use extreme caution
when cuttingsmall size limbs.
•Be alert for springbauk. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
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•Frequently clear branches out ofthe
way to avoid trippingover them.
LIMBING
Remove Small Limbs _A,rdhOne Cut
Limbing is removing the branches from
a fallen tree. When limbing,leave larg-
er lower limbsto support the log offthe
ground. Remove the small lind_ in one
out as illustrated in the figure above.
Branches under tension should be cut
from the bottom up to avoid bindingthe
chain saw.
Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base ofthe felled tree and
work toward the top, cuttin_ branches
and limbs, Remove small hmbs with
one cut.
•Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
•Remove larger,supportingbrenohes
with the 1/3,2/s cutting techniques de-
scribed in the bucking section.
•Always use an overcut to cut small
and fTeelyhanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could cause Hmbsto fallend
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Umit pruningto limbs
shoulder height or below.Do not out if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get aprofessional to dothe job.
•Make your firstout 1/8of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
•Next make a second cut all the way
•through the limb.
Finish_thepruning operation by using
an overout so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
ISecondcut
_F.'sl cut
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fillin dates as you complete Before After Every Ever_ Yeerly Service
regularservioe Use Use 15min.;5hrs, Dates
Check for damagediwom parts p,, p,, j,,,
Check for loose fasteners/pads p- v,,
Check chain tension P,, _'
Check chain sharpness P," v"
Check guide ber p,, I," _"
Cleon unit & labels ,_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ostve fulJvalue from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unitas instruct-
ed inthis manual. Vadous adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
propedy maintain your unit.
•Once ayear, check guide bar and
chain forwear.
WARNING: Disconnect the power
source before performing maintenance.
LUBRICATION
IBar 2 Bar oil
Sprocket RUCap
2UseCraflsrnanchalnsawbaroil
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
should be referred to your Bears Ser-
vice Center.
NOTS: tt isnorrnaJfor asmall amount
of oil to appear under the sew after mo-
tor stops. Do not confuse this with e
leaking oil tank.
• Tdgger Switch - Ensure the trigger
switchfunctions propedy by squeez-
ing and holding the tdgger switch.
Make sure motorstarts and stops.
• Oil Tank -Discontinue use of chain
saw ifoil tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
•Extension Cord -Discontinue use if
chain saw extension cord shows
signs ofdamage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
•BarClamp Nut
•Chain
•BarAdjustingScrew
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
•Use the screwdriver end ofthe bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure k|nk,5do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
_BarTool
BarC_p Nuts
•Loosen bar clamp nuts untilthey ere
•finger tight against the _dmpR.
/um aa|usung screw unttlChainoere-
fytouches the bottom of guide bar.
•Usingbartool,rollchainaroundguide
bartoensurealllinksereinbargroove
•Liftuptp ofguidebartocheckfor
sag, Releasetipofguidebar,then
tom adjustingscrewuntilsag does
note:_st.
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•While liftingtip ofguide bar, tighten •Disconnect the chain sew from the
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool. power source. See instructionsunder
Torque to 10-15 fi-lbs. "Chain Replacement'.
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
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[ _C_mp _ .,_.. •Clean allsawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
Nuts sprocket hoZeafter each use,
BarGroovc__
__ ' _ SlxocketHole
RemoveSawdustFromGuide
• Use the screwdriver end ofthe bar
toolto move chain around guide bar.
•If chain does not rotate, it istoo tight. _ _._
SUghtlyloosen bar clamp nuts and _ •
Iousen chain by turning the adjusting
screw. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
•If chain is too loose, itwill sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw ifthe chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
Asharp chain makes wood chips. A
dullchain makes asawdust powder
and outs slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sh_Fpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditionswhich require guide bar
maintenance:
•Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
•Saw has to be forced through the cut.
•Inadequate supply of oilto the bar
and chain.
Check the conditionof the guide bar
each time the chain is sharpened. A
worn guide bar willdamage the chain
and make cuttingdifficult.To maintain
guide bar:.
•Add lubricantto sprocket hole after
each use.
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
_roceas ofrail wear. Remove these
urrswith afiat file.
• When railtop is uneven, use afiatfile
to restore square edges and sides.
RleEdgesand _[_sidesSquare
WornGroove Co.act Groove
Replace the guide bar when the groove
is worn, the guide bar is bent or
cracked, or when excess heating or
burring of the rails occurs. Ifreplace-
ment is necassa,-y, use onlythe guide
bar specified for your saw m the repair
pads listor on the decal located on the
chain saw.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
•Clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with amilddetergent,
•Wipe offthe unitand labels with a
clean drycloth.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Avoid sccidantai starting.
/Uways unplugsaw frompower source
beforeinstallingabar and/orchain.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is
sharp and can cut you even when itis
not moving.
Itis normal foranew chain to stretch
duringthe first 30 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequanUyand adjust the chain tension
as required, See "Check Chain Ten-
sion"in the Maintenance section.
• Turn the unitupside down on afiat
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surface. Straighten out chain, then lay
it on afiat surface.
• Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain,
•Turn adjusting screw on the bar to
move the tensioning rack as far as it
will go toward the front ofthe bar.
TensioningRack //_ _'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_

REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN
•See "Customer Serviceable Parts'. A
chain must comply with the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI
13175,1when tested with this saw,
•Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
CUTrF_RSMUSTFACIEIN
DIRIEEGTIONOF ROTATION
• Slide the chain between the housing
and the sprocket. Place chain around
the sprocket and fit the drive links into
the guide bar groove and then around
guide bar nose.
Sprock_[_
Rig_ Housing _
•Hold the guide bar against the saw
frame and install the bar clamp plate.
Be sure the tab on the bar clamp
plate istoward the rear of bar.
AdjustingPinSlot -.
•Secure the guide bar and bar clamp
plate with the bar nuts. Tighten se-
curely.
CAUTION: Ifsaw chain is installed
backwards, the saw will vibrate exces-
sively and will not cut wood.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See 'Check Chain Tension" in
Maintenance section.
CUSTOMERSERVICEABLEPARTS
WARNING: Useofanyotheracces-
soryor attachmentmightpresentarisk
_finlurY totheoperator.
REPLACEMENTPART PARTNO.
Hax Nuts
QI Cap
Rata
Sid_'y LockButton
Bar._t=.ngScrew
Bar/_usting Pin
Spear
Spa_r ,Scr_v
Rle (5/_" die=)TwinPak
Rle Guide(Rle Holder)
DepthGaugeTool
_ra GUARD®Chin -14"
Lo-K]ck®GuideBar- 14"
Bar& ChainLubricant-1 qt
Bar& ChainLulxicant-1 gai
530015306
S30(_g285
530_5873
530015514
53001583_
530015835
71-36524
71-365_
71.-36557
71-3617
71,-3_94
71.-36556
71-36554
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Prepareyourunitforstoragesttheend
oftheseasonorifitwillnotbeusedfor
30daysormore.
WARNING:
•Allow the motor to cool, then secure
the unit before storing or transporting.
•Store chain saw and extension cord
in a well ventilated area
•Store chain saw with all guards in
place and position chain saw so that
any sharp ob ect cannot accidentally
cause injury.
•Store chain saw unplugged, well out
ofthe reach ofchildren.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
if your chainsaw isto be storedfor a
periodoftime,clsan it thoroughly
beforestorage. Store in a cleandryarea.
•Lightlyoil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
•Oil the chain and wrep itin heavy
paper or cloth.
To prevent chain oilseepage during
storage, storethe sew as follows:
•ups=dedown ifstored on • shelf, or
• hung on ahook or nailthrough the
hole in the bar
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE
Chain does not
move when
trigger switch
is engaged.
Chain cletters
or cuts
roughly.
Chainstops
withinthecut.
Oil inadequate
for bar and
chain
lubrication.
Chain cuts at
an angle.
CAUSE
Chain tension too tight.
Guide bar rails
_inched.
rigger Switch failure.
Circuitbreaker
tripped/fueeblown,
Chain tension incorrect,
Cutters damaged.
Chain wom.
Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
_auges too high.
procket worn.
Chain cutter tops not
filedfiat.
Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Oil tank empty.
Oil outlet clogged.
• Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
•Cutters damaged on
one side.
•Chain dull on one side,
•Guide bar bent orworn.
REMEDY
•See "chain Tension,"
•Repair or replace.
Contact Sears Service.
Reset circuitbreaker/
replace fuse.
•See •Chain Tension."
i asherpen or replace chain.
Resherpen or replace chain.
See Chain Sharpening"
instructions.
Contact Sears Service.
See the chain sharpening
instructions.
Repair or replace guide
bar.
•Fill oil tank.
•Contact Sears Service.
•Remove bar and clean.
•See "Sharpening Chain."
•See "Sharpening Chain."
•Replace guide bar.
Ifsituations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. Ifyou need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCEHELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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FrontHandle
LeftSide _- Sew Chain rManual Oiler Control
\/rs,,Itcht.ocko=
_ _rHandl.
Right Side
*'3J Sprocket J_. Spocket Guide
E,erTip Guide - An attachment that
may be providedon the end cf the guide
barto preventthe chain at the and of the
_uide ber from _the weed.
uctdng - The process of cross cutting
afe4tsdtree or log into lengths.
Chain Brake - A device used to stop
the chain saw.
Chain Saw Pcwerheed - A chain saw
withoutthe saw chain and guide bar,
Clutch - A mechanism for connecting
and disconnecting a driven member to
and from a rotating eoume of power.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The
toothed pad that drives the sew chain.
Felting - The process of cutting down a
tree.
Failing Back Cut - The final cut in a
tree felling operation rnade on the op-
posite of the tree fromthe notching un-
dercut.
Front Handle ~ The support handle lo-
cated at or toward the front of the chain
SaW.
Front Handle Guard - A structural bar-
der between the front handle of achain
saw and the guide, typically located
close tothe hand position on the front
handle and sometimes employed as an
activating lever for a chain brake.
Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that
supports and guides the saw chain.
Kickt_ck ~ The backward cr upward
motion, or both of the guide bar ocCur-
ring when the saw chain near the nose
ofthe top area ofthe guide bar contacts
any object such as aleg cr branch, or
when the wocd closesin and pinches
the saw chain In the cut.
Kickback, Pinch - The rapid push-
back ofthe saw which can occur when
the wood closes in and pinches the
movingsaw chain in the cut along the
top of the guide bar.
Kickback, Rotational - The rapid up-
ward end backward motion of the saw
which can occur when the moving saw
chain near the upper portionofthe tipof
the guide bar contacts an object, such
as a log or branch.
Low-Kickback Chain - A chain that
complies with the kickback perfor-
mance requirements ofANSi
B175.1-1991 when tested on arepre-
sentative sample of chain saws.
Normal Cutting PoMtlon - Those
positions assumed in performing the
bucking and fellingcuts.
Notching Undercut - A notchcut in e
tree that directs the tree's fall.
Continued on next page
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OilerControl- Asystemforoilingthe
_uide bar and saw chain.
ear Handle -The support handle Io-
rated at or toward the rear of the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A
guide bar which has been demon-
strated to reduce kickback significantly.
Replaoement Saw Chain - A chain
that complies with the kickback perfor-
mance requirements of ANSi
B175.1-1991 when tested with specific
chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI
performance requirements when used
with other sews.
Saw Chain - A loop ofchain having
cuttingteeth, that cutthe wood, and
that is driven by the motor and is sup-
sPOrtedbythe guide bar.
piked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed
tooth or teeth for use when felling or
bucking to pivot the saw and maintain
,_ositionwhile sawing.
witch - A device that when operated
will complete or interrupt an electdcai
power circuitto the motorof the chain
saw.
Switch Unkage - The mechanism that
transmits motion from the tdgger to the
switch.
Switch Lookout - A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional operation of
the switch until manually actuated.
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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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