Craftsman 358.34160 User manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL
operator's
manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
MODEL NO.
358.34120" 2.0/12"
358.34150 - 2.0/14"
2.0114" P.S.
AkWAR N! NG:
read and follow
Safety Rules, PreQautions
and Operating "lnstruc.
tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal
injury.
DoNot Throw Away
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.2.0/12".. 2.0/14" 2.0/14"-ES.
ELECTRICCHAIN SAWS
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Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are located on the starting instructions
decal.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
530.067381-3-21088
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Chicago, Ill 60684 U.S.A.
•-_©S_'slko_b.ck_a Coi_1988

FULL 1 YEAR-WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
(Excluding Bar & Chain)
Forone yearfrom date of purchase, Sears w_ltrepairdefects inmaterial or wo_manshtp in _is 2X) ElectricChain Saw at no charge,
This warrantyexCludesb_r &chain, whic_hare expendable partsand become wornduringnormaluse.
Ifthis2J0 EfectdcChain Sawisusedforcommerciai orrentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesforonly30 daysfromdateofpurch ase_WARRANTY
SERV{CEISAVAI/_ABLEBYRETUR NING THE CHAIN SAWTO THE NEAREST SEARSSERVICE C ENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED
STATES.
Th_Swarrantygivesyou specificlegal dghts,and youmay also haVe other rightswhichvary from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Sears Tower, Dept. 698/731A, Ctdcago,IL60684
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ............................... 2
SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION .................... 5
Know Your Chain Saw ........................ 6
Preparing Your Saw For Use ................... 7
A. Getting Ready ............... ............ 7
B. Power Source and Extension Cord--... -::: .... 7
C. Attaching the Bar and Chain ................ 8
D. Chain Tension ............ :.............. 8
E. Bar and Chain Lubricant..................... 9
Using Your Saw ............................. 10
A, Control Devices .......................... 10
B. Pre-Operation Checks .... "............. ... 10
C. Starting and Stopping the Saw ............. 10
Using the Power Sharp _System ............... 11
Types of Cutting ............................ 13
A. BasicCutting Technique .................. 13
B. Tree Felling Techniqqes-. ................. 13
C. Bucking ............................... 15
D. Debranching and Pruning ............. ,. ,... 16
Maintenance ............................... 17
A. Cleaning the Saw ............ :.......... 17
B. Guide Bar and Chain .................... 17
C. Sprocket .............................. 19
D. Storage ............................... 20
E. Maintenance Accessor'_s ................. 20
F. Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 21
Repair PartsList ............................. 22
Quick Reference Page ....................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL ............
POWER SUPPLY
I,. -EDCu.R
MAXIMUM MOTOR OUTPUT
;SPROCKETiDRrv_
CHNN-- Oregon®
GUIDE BAR-- LO-K3C{_
OILER
CHAtN SHARPENING
....._._.#120(__0/1_,)_,_4Is0(_.o/t4,)
110-120Vo_AC 110-120Vo!_sAC
_Hz 50-60 HZ
2.0 Horsepower _ .......................2.0Hopepower
0irectDdve Direct Ddve
.......................3i8P_ch, LowProfile 3/8 Pitch, LowP_fi|e
Non-ChromeCuttem. Non,ChromeC_l_rs
_1"t0.120Vo_tSAC
50-60Hz
2,0 Horsepower
........... 6 Tooth-SlipCJutch
3/8 Pitch, LowPmt_e
PowerSharp _ Chromed Cutters
Rep_tcemer_tStockNo. 71,_;23 Replacement Stock No, 71-36'/7 Repla_e,'TmntStock No..7/-3618
12" Non-Armored T_ Nose 14" Notl-ArmomdTip Nose t4 •Sprocket Nose
Replacement Stock No.r44244 Rep_._t '_0_No. 7t -36365 Repl_ceme_ Stock NO.
M_nual Manual Manual
ManueJ ................:Manua! ......] PowerSharp®System
Stub Handle
Power
Sharp. Oiler Activator
=OilLevel
Indicator
Lock-out Button
Powe!Cord
Motor Housing

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to
serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices
provided wtthyoursaw. Asachin saw user, you must
take special safety precautions to help keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
_k KICKBACK WARNING
Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts
anobject atthe upper portionofthetip ofthe guide bar
or when the woodcloses inand pinches the saw chain
in the cut. Contactattheupperportionofthetipofthe
guidebarcan cause thechainto digintothe objectand
stop the chain for an instant. The result is a h'ghtning
fast, reversereaction which kickstheguide bar upand
back toward the operator, ff the saw chain ispinched
along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be
dttvenrapidlyback towardtheoperator. Either ol_these
reactions can cause loss of saw control which can
resultin se,'lous injurj.
KICKBACK
PATH
Figure 1
1. Recognize that kickbackcan happen. With abasic
understandingofkickback,youcanreduce theele-
mentof surprisewhichcontributestoaccidents.
2. Never let the moving chain contact any object at
the tip of the guide bar.Figure 1.
3. Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any
obstructionthatyoursaw chain couldhit whileyou
are cutting through aparticular logor branch.
4. Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the
chance of kickback. Follow manufacturer's chain
sharpening and maintenance instructions.Check
tensionat regularintervals with the motorstopped,
neverwiththemotor running.Makesurethatbarclamp
nuts are securelytightenedaftertensioningthechain.
5, Begin and continue cutting only with the chain
moving at full speed. If the chain is moving at a
slowerspeed, there isgreater chance for kickback
to o_ur.
6. Cut one log at a time.
7. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous
cut.
8."Do not attempt plunge cuts.
9. Watch for shiffing logs Orother forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain.
10. Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specified for yoursaw.
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CLEARTHE
WORKINGAREA
•Figure 2
KEEP A RRMGRIP
WITH BOTH HANDS
WITH LEFT THUMB
CORRECT GRIP INCORRECT GRIP
AVOID
OBSTRUCTIONS
CORRECT POSITION
MAINTAIN CONTROL
1. Keepa good firm grip on thesaw with both hands
when the motoris running and don't let go.Figure
3. A firm grip can neutralize kickbackand helpyou
maintain controlof thesaw.Keep the fingersofyour
lefthandencirclingandyourleftthumbunderthefront
handlebar.Keepyourrighthandcompletelyaroundthe
rear handle whetheryou are right handed or left
handed_Keep your leftarm straightwith the elbow
locked.
2. Never reverse right and left hand positions. Fig-
ure3.
3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both
feet.
4. Stand slightly tothe left side of the saw, to keep
your bod_ from being in a direct line with the cut-
ting chain. Figure3.
5. Do-notoverreach. YouCouldbedrawn orthrownoff
balance and lose control ofthe saw.
6. Do not cut above shoulder height. Itis difficultto
maintain controlofthesaw above shoulder height.
Figure3
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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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_kWARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, Specialsafety precautions must
beobserved to reduce the rlskof accidents. Careless orImproper use can cause serious
injury.
SNUG
FITTING
CL_
DUTY GLOVES
:t Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs or medication. Youmust beingood
physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any conditionthat
mightbeaggravated bystrenuouswork,checkwith
yourdoctor before operating a chain saw.
SAFETY
SHOES
""\m!l lie
Figure4
SAFETYCHAPS .Donotattempt touseyoursaw during badweather
conditions suchasstrongwind,electricarstorms,rain,
snow,etc.,or at night.....
.P_n yoursewing opemtions c_l!y in advance.
Do notstartcutting until youhaveaclearworkarea,
securefooting, and ifyouarefelling trees,a planned
retreat path.
6..Avoidaccidental starting. Always unplug the saw
when not in use.
KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully untilyou
completelyunders_ndandfollowallsafetyinstructions
andoperatingins_nJctionsbeforeattemptingtooperate
the unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult userswho
underaandand_k_vthesef_rule_ _and
operating instructionsfoundinthis manual
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear.Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing with
Jm_rorcod cutting resistant inserts;
heawAuty non-slipgloves;eyeproCecfJonsuch.asnon-
fogging, vented gogglesorface screen;an approved
safetyhardhat;and soundbarriers--ear p_ugsormuf-
fte_ toprotectyourhearing,Regularusersshouldhave
hearing checked regularlyas chain saw noisemay
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystandem, and animals out ofthe
work area-- aminlmum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do
not allowpeople or animalstobe near thechainsaw
when startingoroperating thechainsaw.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in thewood. Thisresultsin
reversalofthe chainforce being used tocut woodand
causesthesawtomoveintheopposite directionofchain
rotation.Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw straightback
towardtheoperator.Pull-in pullsthesaw awayfromthe
operator.Eitherreactioncanresultinthelossofcontroland
sedousinjury.
To avoidPinch-Kickback:
,
.
3.
Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
thatcancause matedaltopinchthetopoforotherwise
stopthe chain.
Do not cutmore than one log at a time.
Do nottwist the saw asthebariswithdrawn froman
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
•1. Alwa_beglncutt/ngwlththecl_inmovl_3atfull
speed and the saw frame against the wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal)to holdthecutopen.
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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled.
2. Do not use the saw if the trigger switch does not
turn the uniton and off properly.Repairstothetrig-
ger switch must be made by your Sears Service
Center.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut
when the motor is running.
5. Cut wood only. Donotcutmetal, plastics,masonry,
non.vKx_buildingmaterials,etc. Donotuseyoursaw
topryor shoveawaylimbs,rootsorotherobjects.
6. Make sure the chain will not make contact with
any object before starting the motor. Never tryto
start the saw when the guide bar isin a cutor kerf.
7. Use extreme Caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slender materialcancatchthe
saw chain and be whippedtov;ardyouor pul!youoff
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cuttinga limb that is
undertension to avoid being struck bythe limbor saw
when"the tension in the woodfibers is released.
9. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light
pressure only.Pressure on the sawat the end of a
cut could cause loss of control when the Cut is
completed.
Avoid body contact with the chain anytime the
saw isplugged into a power source. The chainwill
continueto moveforashorttime afterthe trigger is
released.
Avoid dangerous situations. Donotexposethesaw
to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or explosive
locations.
Unplug the powerconnection when the saw isnot
in use.
10.
11.
I2.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER
I. Unplug the saw before servicing or changing
accessories.
2. Haveall chainsawservice,(other than theservice
described in the maintenance section of this
manual) performed byyour Sears Service Center.
3, Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly
lubricated.
4. Keep oii cap, screws and fasteners tight.
5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
6. Stop the saw ifthe chain strikes a foreign object.
Checkforalignment,binding,breakage,and mount-
ingofmoving partsand anyotherconditionthatmay
affecttheoperationoftheunit.Check guardsand all
other pads tosee ifeach willoperate properlyand
perform itsintendedfunction. Any partthat isdam-
aged should be properly repaired or replaced by
using the instructionsin this manual or by seeing
yourSears Service Center.
7 Be certain the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger switch is released.
8. Make certain thatalrhand toolsare removed from
the saw before connecting the saw to the power
source.
9. Nevermodify yoursawin any way.Use onlyattach.=
ments suppliedor specificallyrecommendedbythe
manufacturer.
Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken or otherwise
removed.
CARRY AND SI"ORE
YOUR SAW SAFELY
10.
o
.
3.
Never carry yoursaw while climbing. Bothhands
are needed for safe climbing,
Carry the unit unplugged, by the front handle,
finger off tWetrigger switch, and with the guide
bar and chain to the rear.
4.
5.
Carry the saw with guide bar and chain covered
by the scabbard.
Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in
any enclosure, allow yoursaw to cool completely,
coverthe barand chainand propedysecuretoavoid
turnover or damage.
Drain oil tank before storing your saw for 30 or
more days.
6. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children.
NOTE
Exposuretovibrationsthroughprolonged use of this tool may produce Whitefingerdisease (Raynaud's phenomenon)
This phenomenon reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce engine vibration is recommended for those using power tools on a
regular or sustained basis. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of Whitefinger disease,
Continual and regular users must monitor closely theii-use of power tools and physical condition.
THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
Notice:
Refer tothe CodeofFederal Regulations,Section 1910.266(5);2.5.1 ofAmerican NationalStandard Safety Require-
mentsfor Pulpwood Logging,ANSI 03.1-t978; and relevantstate safety codes when usinga chainsaw for logging
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purposes.

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
A. INTRODUCTION
•Yoursaw hasbeendesignedwithsafetyin mind and
includes the following features as standard
equipment:
Reduced-KickbackGuideBar (Lo-Kick_)
mLow-KickbackChain (Xtra-GUARD®)
Handguard
AWARNING
The following features are included on your saw to
help reduce the hazard of kickback. However, such
features will not totally eliminate this dangerous mac-
tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety
devices. You must follow all safety precautions, in-
structions and maintenance in this manual to help
avoid kickback and other forces which can result in
serious injury.
B. KICKBACK SAFETY' FEATURES
-- Reduced-KJckbackGuideBar,designedwithasmal|
radiustipwhichreducesthesfzeofthekickbackdanger
zone on the bar tip. Figure5.AReduced Kickback
Guide Bar isone whichhas been demonstratedto
significantlyredu(/ethe number and seriousnessof
kickbacks whentestedinaccordancewiththesafety
requirementsfor gasolinepoweredchainsawsas set
by the American National Standards Institute,Inc.
Standard B175.1- 1985.
_--Low-Kickback Chain, designedwith a contoured
depthgaugeandguardlinkwhichdeflectthekickback
force and allowwood_ograduallyride intothe cutter,
Figure5.LowKickback SawChain ischainwhichhas
met thekickbackperformancerequirementsofANSI
B175.1(Safety Requirementsfor Gasoline-Powered
Chain Saws)whentestedonarepresentativesample
ofchainsawsbelow38 cubicinchdisplacementspeci-
fied in ANSI B175.1.(American.NationalStandards
In_tute, inc.,StandardBi75.1-1985).
-- Handguard, designedtoreducethechanceofyourleft
handcontactingthechainifyourhandslipsoffthefront
handlebar.
-- Position offrontandrear handlebars,designedwith
distance between handles which provides better
balanceand resistanceifkickbackoccurs.
_kWARNING
Do not operate the chainsaw unlessthesafety devices
or their specified replacements areproperly installed
and maintained according to the instructions in this
manual. Do not useanyotherguide barand chaincom-
bination that isnot equivalenttothe original equipment
or not certified to comply with ANSI B175.1. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious
injury.
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Figure 5
C, DOUBLE INSULATION
YourChain Saw is double insulated to help protect
against electric shock. Adoubleinsulatedt0oliscon-
strucl_dthroughoutwithtwoseparate "layers" ofelec-
trical insulationor one double thicknessof insulation
between the operatorand the electrical systemof the
toot.
Toolsbuiltwith thisinsulationsystemare notintended
tobe grounded. As aresult, the extensioncord used
withyoursawcanbe pluggedintoanyconventional 120
voltelectricaloutletwithout concern for maintaining a
groundconnection.
Safety precautions must be observed when
operating any electrical tool. The doubleinsulation
systemonly suppliesadded protectionagainstinjury
resultingfrom apossible electrical insulationfailure
withinthe saw.
D. CARTON CONTENTS
After you unpack the carton:
1. Check the contentsagainst the list below.
2. Examine the itemsfor damage.
3. Notifyyour Searsstoreimmediately ffapart ismiss-
ingor damaged.
NOTE: A rattle-like noise in a powerhead with an
empty oiltank is a nori-nal_ondition caused bythe
filtermoving against the wall of the tank.
KEY NO.
1
2
3
4
CARTON CONTENTS: QTY,
Powerhead 1
Guide Bar 1
Scabbard 1
Chain 1
Operator's Manual (Not Shown) 1

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PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
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A. GETTING READY
I. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARE-
FULLY.YourOperator'sManualhasbeendeveloped
tohelpyouprepare yoursawfor useand to unders-
tand itssafeoperation. Iris importantthat you read
yourmanuat completelytobecome familiarwiththe
unitbefore you begin assembly.
2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
a. Protective Gloves.
b. ½inch wrench or equivalent.
c. Screwdriver
d. Bar and Chain Lubricant (see page 9).
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B. POWER SOURCE AND EXTENSION CORD
1. POWER SOURCE
Use only an A.C. voftagesupply identica! to that
shown onthe name plate ofthe saw topower this
chain saw.
_k WARNING
All elactdcal repairs to this saw, including housing,
switch, motor,etc., must bediagnosed andrepairedby
your Sears Service Center or nearest Sears store.
Failure to do so can cause the double insulation
construction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
2. EXTENSION CORD
a. The extension cord used to reach the power
source must be:
1.) Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor
use. The suffix,W-A,mustbeincludedon the
cordlabel.
2,) Heavyenough to carry'the current from the
power source to the distance at which the
saw isto be used. Otherwise, lossofpower
and overheating canoccur causingdamage
totheunit. RefertoFigure6 forminimum wire
gauge recommendations.
3.) In good condition. Cord insulationmustbe
intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug
connectors must be undamaged.
b. Suitable extension cords are available at your
Seam Retail or Catalog Store.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE I
RECOMMENDATIONS i
AMP VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 F_. ]
r
12 120 16 14 10
A.W.G. A.W.G. A.W.G.
Figure 6
3. IMPORTANT POINTS
a. Secure, the tool cord to the extension cord as
shown inFigure 7 topreventdisconnection,
b, Do not abuse cords. Never carry saw by the
powercordoryankittodisconnect,Keeptoolcord
and extensioncordawayfrom heat, oil,andsharp
edges.
c. Guard against electric shock. Avoidbodycon-
tact withanygroundedconductor,suchas metal
pipes and wire fences.
d. Avoid entanglement. Keep cords clear of
operator,sawchain, and branches at all times.
e. Avoid dangerous situations, Donorexposethe
saw to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or
explosive locations.
f. inspect extension cords before each use.
Replace before using thesaw if damaged,
g, Inspect chain saw cordbefore .eachuse. Do not
use the unitwith adamaged cord. Takethe unit
to a Sears Service Center.for repairs.
SECURE TOOL CORD TO
EXTENSION CORD._
. t Figure 7
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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¢, ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
• Your saw is equipped with aReduced-Kickback
Guide Barand a Low-Kickback Chain.
eUse only the Reduced.Kickback Guide Bar and
Low-Kickback Chainspecified for yourchain saw
model: when replacing these parts, See "Specifi-
cations;' page 2.
|CAUTION._ Wear protective gloves when hand-
ling or operating yoursaw,Thechain issharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving!
l AWARNING
Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw
from the power source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
1, Remove the Bar Clamp Nuts & Bar Clamp
Housing,
2. TurntheAdjustingScrewcounterclockwisetomove
theAdjustingPinalmostasParasitwillgotothe rear.
Figure8.
3 Placethe GuideBar on thesawbyfittingthe long
slotintheGuide Baroverthetwomountingstuds.
Figure 9,
NOTE: BesuretheGuideBarispositionedwiththe
• roundhole belowthe largeslot,
4. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in
Figure 10.
5. Place the chain around the sprocketand fit the
drive JinksintotheGuide Bargrooves-- first the
top and then the bottomgroove.Figure 11.
6. Slide thebar forward and fitthe adjustingpininto
the roundhold in the Guide Bar.
7. Hold the Guide Bar against the saw frame and
installthe Bar Clamp Housing. Figure 12. . ..
8, 'SecuretheBarClampHousingwiththeBarClamp
Nuts untilfingertighton/y.
9. Follow"Chain Tension"Instructionsonnextpage.
TURN ADJUSTING SCREW
COUNTE
•Figure 8
Figureg
CUTTERSMUST
FACE IN DIRECTION
OF ROTATION
Figure 10
FIT CHAIN AROUND
SPROCKET AND
GUIDE BAR
Figure 11
,jr
SECURE
BARCLAMP
HOUSING
......BARCLAMP N_U.1"S , r _ ...... -
0Figure 12

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D. CHAIN TtNSi0N
* Chain tension Is very important:
--A loose chainwillwearthe bar and itself.
--A loosechain canjumpoffthe bar whileyou are
cutting
-- Atightchain candamage the saw andlorbreak.
eThe chain stretches dudng use, especlallywhen
new. Check tension:
-- each time thesaw is'used
-- more frequently when the chainis new
--as' the chain warms up to normal operating
temperature.
_WARNING
Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw
from the power source before adjusting chain
tension.
• Chain tensioning procedure:
NOTE:Thebardamp nutsmustbenomorethanfinger
tighttotensionthe chaincorrectly.
1. Holdthe tipofthe GuideBar upand turntheAdjust-
.ingScrewclockwise just untilthechaindoesnotsag
beneath theGuide Bar.Figure 13. .-
NOTE: Totighten tension,turnthe adjustingscrew
clockwise _.Toloosentension,turntheadjust-
ing screw counterclockwise_.
2. Check the tensionbyliftingthechainfrom theGuide
Bar at the center of the bar.Figure 14.
3. Continue turning the AdjustingScrew untiltheten-
sion iscorrect.
4. Hold thetip ofthe Guide Barup andtightenthe Bar
Clamp Nuts with a wrench.
5. Recheck tension.
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• Chain tension iscorrect when the chain:
--can be lifted about 118"from the Guide Bar at a
point near the middle of the bar,and
--will movefreely around the bar.
Figure 13
CHAIN, CAN BE t
Figure 14 ....
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• The guide bar and cutting chain require con-
tinuous lubrication inorderto remainin operating
condition.
--- Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
-- Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smokecomingfrom thechainand/ordiscoloration
ofthe guide bar rails.
• Use Sears Bar and Chain Lubricant #71-36554 to
fill the oil tank. Clean SAE 30W oil may also be
-used. Never use waste oi/for thispurpose.
1. IMPORTANT POINTS
a. RI! the oil tank every time you use the saw.
See "Specifications" for oilcap location.
b. Wipe offsurfacesbe_reflliing with oiltoavoid
sawdust ordebrisaccidentallyfallingintothetank
•andcausingdamage.
c. Use afunnel to fill the tank and wipe up all
spills. Do notusethesawuntilitiswipedclean
and iscompletely dry from spilled oil.
d. Replace the oil cap securely to ensure pro-
per operation ofthe oiler.
e. Check the otl level indicator frequentJydur-
ing use. Locatetheindicatorinthe saw frame
just belowand behindthe front handte. Figure
15. If oil is not visible in the slot when saw is
upright on a level surface, the tank requires
filling.
f. Let saw stand unplugged for 15 minutes
before storing, Itisnormal fora small amount
ofoiltodripoffthebarand chainwhen thesaw
is not {n use. The excess oil should be wiped
from thesaw beforestoring.
2. USING THE MANUAL OILER
Yoursaw isequipped withanoileractivatorwhich
manually supplies oilto the bar and chain.
The oiler activator must be used regularly and-
often enough to maintain athin film ofoilon the
bar and chatn whlle the saw Is cutting. It is
recommended that the oiler activator be
operated six {6) times aminute and held for
approximately three (3) seconds each time It
is pressed.
a. Operate the oilerbypressingdownontheoiler
activator with your rightthumb. Figure 15.
b. Besurethatyoucontinuetogrip handlesfirmly
while using the oiler activator.
Figure 15

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USING YOUR SAW
A. CONTROL DEVICES
Understanding the control devices on your saw is
an Important part of learning how to properly and
safely operate the unit. Figure 16.
OIL
FRONT HANDLE ACTIVATOR LOCKJOUT
OIL REAR
LEVEL HANDLE
INDICATOR J J JU:L_L__ __
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The Trigger Switch startsor stopsthe motorand is
located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is
designed tobe used with the LockoutButton.
The Lockout Button isa controlfeaturedesignedto
prevent the motor from being accidently started.
Whentherear handle isgripped inanormalcutting
position,theLockoutButtoncan bepushedinbythe
thumb permitting the index finger to squeeze the
Trigger.Itis not necessary to maintainpressureon
the Lockout button once the Trigger has been
engaged.
The Front and Rear handles arethesupportswhich
allowyoutogripthesaw inthe normalcutting position.
Yourgriponthehandles,ismostimportantbecausepro-
pergripgivesyoumaximum abilitytocontrolthesawfor
safeoperation.See Figure3 for propergrip.
B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before operating your unit always:
1. ,-Check over safety rules and precautions in
this manual. Make certain you completely
understand and follow each one.
2. ,--'Checkpersonal protective gear. Alwaysuseeye,
hearing,andheadprotectiondevices;safetyfootwe_
protectivegloves,andsnugtiffingclothing.
3. ,.- Checkthe workama. Keep children,bystanders,
and animalsasafedistanceawayfrom theworkarea
when startingor operatingthe saw -- a minimumof
30 feet.
4. ,,,,Check weather conditions. Do not use your
•saw inbad weather,suchas strongwind, electrical
storms,rain,snow,etc.,orat night.
5, .,,-Check the unit for loose bolts, nuts or fit-
tings. Tighten, repair, or replace parts as
necessary.
6. _Check tool cord and extension cord. In-
spectall wire insulationwith care. Do not operate
with cracked or deteriorated insulation.Take the
saw toyour Sears Service Center forall electrical
repairs
7. ,.,Check the saw chain. The chain Should be
sharp and at the correct tension.
8. ,.-Check the oil tank. The tank should be.filled
each time the saw is used.
9. ,.-Check the handles. Handles should be dry
and free of oil.
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C. STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
1.Connect the saw to aproper electric power
source.
2. Start the saw by pushing the Lockout Button
with your right thumb and squeezing the Trig-
ger Switch with your right index finger.
NOTE It is not necessary to continue pressing
the Lockout Button once the Trigger Switch
can be operated,
3. Stop the saw by releasing the Trigger Switch.
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4. Unplug the connection to the power source.
ICAUTION---_.Danmge to the trigger switch can
occur tf the switch is turned on and off while the
saw Is cuffing. Operate the trigger with firm and
decisive action. The saw must be running at ful!
speed before _rtlng the cut and turned off only
after leaving the matedsi to avoid damage.
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