Craftsman 358.351191 User manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
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SEARS
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.351191
Always Wear Eye Protection
®
d_b WARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INS'I'RUCTIONS.
FA|LURETO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
cu. in./46cc 2-CYCLE2.8
1inch Guide Bar
Turbo Air C:aner System
GASOLINE CH SAW
• Assembly
°Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
•Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530-083986-09/28/95

SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT
SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Hearing
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
,__ Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety
Shoes _,_
,Chaps
Figure t
KNOW YOUR SAW
-Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the uniL
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructionsfound in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
•Wear protective gear. Figure 1oAlways use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug4itting
clothing; heavy duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen;
an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers - ear
plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing
=Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
,Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) sway from the work area. Do not
allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw
when starting or operating the chain saw
-Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alco-
hoi, drugs, or medication. You must be in good
physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work
is strenuous.. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
,Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
ice, etc., or at night.
°Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and, ifyou are felling trees, a planned
retreat path.
° Do not operate achain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the hand-
guard immediately if it becomes damaged, bro*
ken, or is otherwise removed.
,Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
oWith the engine stopped, hand carry the chain
saw with the muffler away from your body, and the
guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered
with a scabbar&
FUEL HANDLING
° Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work that
could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refu-
eling.
*Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground; store fuel in acoot, dry, welt ventilated place;
and use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
,Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
,Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling
site before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-
ing the saw.
,Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,
etc_Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
° Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
can not reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc
SAFETY NOTICE 1
Exposure tov brations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the|
fingers, hand and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been|
linked to bood vesse damage in otherwise healthy people, if symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change|
in skin color or texture or loss of fee ng n the | ngers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atten-|
tion An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a contin-|
ual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit 1
[_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS -AT'rENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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SAFETY RULES
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
- Do not operate a chain saw with one hand, Serious
injuryto the operator, heipers, bystanders or any com-
bination of these persons may result from one-hand-
ed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed
use,
•Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated out-
door areas.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree,
unless specifically trained to do so,
• Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the chain when the engine is running.
• Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove
away limbs, roots, or other objects.
° Make sure the chain will not make contact with
any object while starting the engine. Never try to
start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerr.
•Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slender material can catch the
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off bal-
ance,
•Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is
under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
°Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut°
Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when
the cut is completed.
-Stop the engine before setting the saw down,,
-Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely
tightened,
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER
°Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears
Service Center with the exceptionof lhe items listed in
the maintenance section of thwsmanual_For example, if
improper tools are used to remove or hold the ltywheel
when servicing the dutch, structural damage to the fly-
wheel can occur and cause the flywhee! to burst
°Make certain the chain stops moving when the throt-
tle trigger is released. For correction, refer to
"Carburetor Adjustments,"
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes aforeign object.
Inspect 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
•Use only quality SEARS accessories and replacement
parts as recommended for this unit
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•Stop the unit before transporting
•Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and
secure theunit before storing or transporting in a vehicle
o Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit
Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting the
engine and letting the engine run until it stops
°Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc
•Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury
•Store the unit outof the reach of children.
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.
KICKBACK WARNING
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-
ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE
UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE
GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES
IN AND PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT.
CONTACT AT THE UPPER PORTION OF
THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE
THE CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT,
WHICH STOPS THE CHAIN FOR AN
INSTANT. THE RESULT IS A LIGHTNING
FAST, REVERSE REACTION WHICH KICKS
THE GUIDE BAR UP AND BACK TOWARD
THE OPERATOR. IF THE CHAIN IS
PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF THE GUIDE
BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN
RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR.
EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT
RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY DEVICES
PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS A CHAIN
SAW USER, YOU USER, YOU MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTO HELP
KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM
ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
Avoid
Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
Figure 3
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SAFETY RULES
Never Reverse
Hand Positions Thumb On
Under Side Of_
Handlebar
Elbow
Stand To
The Left
Of The Saw
I
t!
Figure 4
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
iRecognize that kickback can happen. With a basic
understanding of kickback, you can reduce the etement
of surprise whichcontributesto accidents.
Never let the movingchain contact any object at the
tip of the guide bar.Figure 2
Keep the workingarea free from obstructions sucn as
othertrees branches rocks fences, stumps, etc Figure
3 Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain
could hit while you are cutting through a particular logor
branch
•Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A
loose or dull chain can increase lhe chance of kickback
to occur Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions Check tension at regular inter-
vals with the engine stopped, never with the engine run-
ning. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securety tight-
ened after tensioning the chain.
• Begin and continue cutting at full throttle, If thechain
is movingat a slower speed, there is greaterchancefor
kickback tooccur
oCut one log at a time.
•Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut,
Io not attempt plunge cuts.
Watch for shifting logs or other forcesthat coutd close
a cut and pinch or fall _ntochain_
Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specified for your saw
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MAINTAIN CONTROL
• Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4
A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain
control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand
encirclingand your left thumb under the front handlebar
Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle
whether you are right handed or left handed Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.
,Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is
in a straight line with your right hand on the rear han-
dle when making bucking cuts. Figure 4. Never
reverse rightand left hand positionsforany type of cut-
ling
•Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet,
°Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your
body from being in a direct line with the cutting
chain, Figure4
•Do not overreach. You could be drawnor thrownoffbal-
ance and lose controlof the saw
•Do not cut above shoulder height, It is difficult to
maintain controlof saw above shoulder height.
UNDERSTANDING REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Putt-ln occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by con-
tacting a fore=gn object in the wood. Thisstopping ofthe
chain results in a reversal of the chain force usedto cut
woodand causesthesaw to move in the oppositedirection
of the chain rotation Either reaction can result in toss of
control and possibleserious injury.
•Pinch-Kickback
- occurs when chain on top of guide bar is suddenly
stopped
-rapidly drives saw straight back toward operator_
° Pull-In
- occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar
is suddenly stopped
- pulls the saw rapidly forward
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
_WARNING
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE INCLUD*
ED ON YOUR SAW TO HELP REDUCE THE
HAZARD OF KICKBACK; HOWEVER, SUCH
FEATURES WILL NOT TOTALLY ELIMINATE
THIS DANGEROUS REACTION. AS A CHAIN
SAW USER, DO NOT RELY ONLY ON SAFETY
DEVICES.YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MAIN-
TENANCE IN THIS MANUAL TO HELP AVOID
KICKBACK AND OTHER FORCES WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a smelt radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the guide bar tip.
Figure 5 A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been
demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of
kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B1751-1991
•Low-Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard
link which detlect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into
the cutter Figure 5 Low-Kickback Chain is chatn which has met
kickback performance requirements of ANSi B175 1-1991 when tested
on a representative sample of chain saws below 38 cubic inch dis-
placement specilied in ANS_ B175 1-199I
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• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting
the chain if you_"hand slips off the front handlebe_t
•Position of lront and rear handlebars, designed with distance between
handles and "in-line" with each other The spread and "in-line" position of
the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and
resistance in controllingthe pivot of the saw back toward the operator if
kickback occurs.
*ANSi B175 1..1991 - Safety requirements for gasoline powered chain
saws as set by the American National Standards Institute, lnc,
Standard B175 1-1991
e_uced Kicld_¢k Small
Symm_tdc._l Guide ettt Rsdius Tip
Symmet_cal L_ge
Guide Br_r Radius 33p
Contoured
Depth G_uge
_P""*""-_ Guard Ltnk
KickbaCk Force
Ch_iLow"P'lc_gt_< _ To Grac_ualfy Rid_
_ntoCu_e_
I_"_-_ Can Oi:_ltucl
"_"-.,.F"r _teriat
Ch_n W_thHig_
K_cld_8ckP_ent_el
Figure 5
Figure 5

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a Sears
CraftsmanGasolineChainSaw.Ithasbeendesigned,
engineered and manufactured to give you the best pos-
sible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any probiems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
uniL
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions witl
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Nways observe the "SAFETY RULES."
MODEL NUMBER: 35&351191
DATE CODEtSERIAL NO,
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND
ONTHE PRODUCT
YOUSHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct Contact your nearest Sears Stere for details
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
= Read and observethe safety rules..
• Foltow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and
using your unit.
• Fol!ow the instructions under "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this
Operator's Manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GUIDE BAR:..................... 18" (46cm)
CHAIN: ............................... Low Proffie 325" Pitch
Chrome Cutters
DISPLACEMENT; .............. 28 Cubic Inches (46cc)
ENGINE: ........................... 2-cycle Air Cooled
FUEL MIX: ................... 40:t (32oz oil per galIon gas)
OILER: .......................................Automatic, 9,8 ozTank
IGNITION: ...................... Solid State
(Air gap 010"-,0t4")
IGNITION TIMING: ................. Non-Adiustable, Fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE: ............ Champion CJ-7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP: .............. 025" (65mm)
MUFFLER: ........................ Spark Arresting Screen
ENGINE RPM: ................... 13,200 RPM Maximum
SPECIAL NOTICE
YoursaWisequippedwith a temperaturelimiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes4442 and 4443. Al! U,S.forest
landand the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,Washington,and Oregonrequire many internal
combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor
screen by law
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for main-
taining the operating condition of these parts, Failure to
do so is a violation of the law, Refer to the Spark Arrestor
section under "Customer Responsibilities" for mainte-
nance,
MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U_ pATENTS:
4 940.028 OTHER U SAND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDSNG
SPECIAL NOTICE
If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, you must order and install a Chain Brake, to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. See Repair Parts List or call 1-800-235-5878,
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GAS CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered 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.
This warranty excludes bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal
Use
If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of
purchase
WARRANTY SERV{CE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
safe_ 'Ruies i.,,_,,ii_ii_iiii _ir,i,iiii*ii,iiiii_iiii,i [/i_.,[.,iiii,,,,_ii_2 Customer ResponsiSiiitiesi,.,,,i,,ii_i_iioi,ii,.iill .......................lg
Product Specification ..................................................................................5 Service and Adjustments .............................................................. 24
Warranty .....................................................................................5 Storage ..................................................................................................29
Accessories ................................................................................6 Trouble Shooting Points ....................................... .................... 30
Assembly .........................................................................................8 Repair Parts ....................................................................................31
...................................................... 10 Repair Parts Ordering/Service ....................... Back Cover
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INDEX
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A
Accessories .............................................................................6
Air Filter .................................................................................22
Assembly .................................. .............................................. 8
B
Bar and Chain Oif................................................................. 12
Bucking ..................................................................................... 17
C
Carburetor Adjustments ................................................................27
Carton Contents ...............................................................................7
Chain Oiler .................................................................................11
Chain Sharpening ............................................................ 20
Chain Adjustment ...................................................................24
Customer Responsibilities ..................................................19
E
Engine
Fuel/Oil ............................................................................... 12
Spark Plug .... .................................................................... 22
Starting ................................................................................. 13
Storage ......................................................................................29
F
Fuel Filter ...................................... ............................................... 23
Fueling .............................................. ........................................... 12
G
Guide Bar and Chain Oil .....................................................12
Guide Bar Maintenance ........................................................21
H
How To Use Your Chain Saw .....................................................11
K
Know Your Chain Saw .............................................................10
L
Lirabing ...............................................................................................18
M
Maintenance Schedule .........................................................19
Model Number .............................................................................5
Muffler ...........................................................................................22
O
Ope ration ............................................................................t0
Ordering Repair Parts ..............................................Back Cover
P
Product Specifications .........................................................5
Pruning ...................................................................................18
R
Repair Parts ....................................................................................31
S
Service and Adjustments .............................................................24
Spark Arrestor Screen ...................................................................22
Starter Rope ....................................................................................25
Starting ........................................................................................13
Storage ...... ..................................................................................... 29
T
Throttle Control Group ..........................................................11
Tree Felling ....................................................................................15
Trouble Shooting Points ...................................................30
W
Warranty ..................................................................................... 5
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ACCESSORIES
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was o';iglnatly purchas'ed They are also available at
most Sears retail outlets and service center& Most Sears stores can order these itemsfor you when you provide the
model number of your unit.,
PERFORMANCE
Spark Plug 2-cycle
_Engine
Oil
3.2oz.
8 ozo
16ozo
Air Filter Bar Oil
1qt,
1gaL
Gas Can
MAINTAINENCE
Carrying _Gloves Guide Bar Safety
Goggles Chain Hearing
Protection Chain
Sharpener
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CARTON CONTENTS
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Chain Saw
Chain Fuel/Oil Mix
(Bar Oil not included)
Purchase Craftsman Bar
and Chain Oil Separately Operator's Manual
ASSEMBLY
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
• Torque Wrench (optional) -Reference torque values
are provided throughout this manual for tightening
hardware.
• Bar Toot
TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW
FROM CARTON
•Remove loose parts bag included with Chain Saw
• Remove your saw from the packing material.
•You may use the opened packing material as a work
surface
= After removing the contents from the carton, check
parts against the Carton Contents list.
• Examine the parts for damage.. Do not use damaged
parts.
°If parts are missing or damaged please call the 1-800
number listed on the front of this manual
NOTE: it is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty
fuel tank
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ASSEMBLY
_ANGER:
DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT
THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN COM-
PLETELY ASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE,
THE CLUTCH CAN COME OFF AND
SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HAN-
DLING THE CHAIN.THE CHAIN CAN BE
SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN
THOUGH IT ISTOO DULLTO CUTWOOD.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CHAIN SAW
BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig.6-12)
•Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts,
•Remove bar clamp
= Remove and throw away blue shipping spacer,
• Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until
adjusting pin just touches the stop.
•Mount guide bar with slotted end over both guide bar
mounting bolts, Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar steps against the clutch drum sprocket, Install
the bar with "Craftsman" logo in up position(see Fig 8)
•Carefully remove chain from bag Position chain with the
drive links as shown Fig_9,
•Place chain over and behind the clutch drum Fig,10
,Fit bottom of drive links between teeth in sprocket nose
•Fit chain drive links into top of guide bar Fig,9,
Figure 6
Clutch Drum Guide Bar
Mounting Bolts
Figure 8
Guide Bar
Gauge
Drive
Sprocket
Nose
CRRFTSMRN
Clutch Drum Guide Bar
Mounting Bolts
Guide Bar
Figure 9
Adjusting
Screw Adjusting Stop
Pin
Figure 7
Chain
Behind the
Clutch Drum
Figure 10
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ASSEMBLY
o Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar
qrooves
i low, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is
positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar
Install two (2) bar clamp nuts finger tight.
Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment" section
Bar Clamp
Guide Bar
CRRFT_MRN.-
jt
/
// Lower Hole
Figure 11
CRRFTSMRN°
Bar Clamp Nuts
Figure 12
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 13, 14 &15)
Roll chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist,
(rotates freely)
Assure bar clamp nuts are loosened (finger tight).
Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely
touches the bottom of guide bar
• Roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove,
•Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag..Release tip of
guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Repeat this step until sag does not exist.
• While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nuts with
the bar tool (provided)Torque 10-15 ft-lbs
Bar Clamp Nuts
:RR
_'_G uide Bar
Adjusting Screw
Adjusting
Screw
1/4 Turn
Guide Bar
Bar Toot_
Bar Clamp
Nuts
Figure t4
To check chain tension:
• Usethe screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain
around the guide bar.
- If chain does not rotate, it is too tight- slightly loosen
bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn coun-
terclockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
, tf chain is too loose, loosen bar clamp nuts; then,turn
adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise Lift up tip of guide
bar to check for sag Retighten bar clamp nuts..
Bar Tool
Bar Clamp
Nuts Screw Guide Bar
Figure 15
NOTE: It is normal for a new chain to stretch. Because of
thisinitiat stretch during the first 15-30 minutes of opera-
tion, you should recheck your chain tensionfrequently
and adjust the chain tension as required (See "Chain
Tension"section).
CHECK LIST
• Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts.
Check chain tension
• Check chain sharpness
• Guide Bar maintenance
° Check guide bar lube
Refer to "Customer Responsibilities" forfurther adjust-
ments and recommendations
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig, 16)
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the
illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments° Save this
manual for future reference,.
_HAND GUARD FRONT
/_.,_/HANDLE STARTER
/ L"_ ROPE HANDLE
CHAIN r _ _ t SWITCH
""-,\ A'
F1LLCAP J FU|JlIIIIItlt 7._ _- | /,_,_.,,,=
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CYLINDER AND AIR FILTER
COVER 1
THROTTLE
LOCKOUT
/
STARTER
HOUSING
MUFFLER
ADJUSTING
SCREW
REAR
HANDLE
FUEL MIX
FILL CAP
CHAIN TRAVEL
DIRECTION
{:RRFTSMRNo
THROTTLE
TRIGGER BAR CLAMP
BAR CLAMP
NUTS
CHOKE!
FAST,IDLE
CONTROL
I\1 Figure 16
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements
(ANSI B175.14991).
GUIDE BAR
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine,
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the
engine.
The CHOKE/FAST IDLE CONTROL provides addition-
al fuel to the engine when stating a cold engine, and
sets the throttle to "Fast Idle" position
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE
TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed and
disengages the CHOKE/FAST IDLE control if set.
The GUIDE BAR is designed to carry the chain.
The CUTTERS are designed to cut the wood.
The BAR CLAMP NUTS are designed to hofd the
guide bar after adjustments have been completed.
The ADJUSTING SCREW is designed to tension the
chain around the guide bar.
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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
-Move on/stop switch tothe "STOP" position,
-If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully
CHAIN OILER (Fig. 17)
•The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the
chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity=98 fLoz,)
• Your chain saw will consume approximately one tank
of bar oil for each tank of fuel used.
Your chain oiler is automatic and requires no adjustment
Bat
capX
Front Handle Fuel Mix Fiil Cap
Figure 17
THROTTLE CONTROL GROUP (Fig. 18 & 19)
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
•The throttle lockout prevents unintentional actuation of
the throttle trigger.
•You must depress the throttle lockout with the palm of
your hand before actuating the throttle trigger.
Thrott{e /A
L_o_I _ _=_
Trigger
!/
Figure 18
CHOKE/FAST IDLE SPEED
• The choke and fast idle speed are set by pulling the
choke lever out fully for cold or refueled engine starts,
• Squeezing the throttle trigger will release the choke
and fast idle settings.,If the throttle trigger is squeezed
accidentally during starting, it will be necessary to
reset throttle advance by pulling choke lever out fully°
__ Choke Pos_lons
I U '-'
Off Full
I o sto,
Figure 19
THROTTLE TRIGGER
"The throttle trigger allows for variable control of
engine speed°
• The throttle trigger is actuated by the index finger on
your right hand (After the throttle lockout is
depressed),
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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND
THE FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL
THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
AT 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend
you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil If Craftsman bar oil
is not available, you may use agood grade SAE30 oil
until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil out-
pul is automatically metered during operation..Your saw
will use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank
of fuel mix..Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel
mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
40:1 2-cycle engine oii (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of
the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuelioii
mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too littleoil or
the incorrect oil type will cause poor performance and
may cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved
fuel container Always use fresh regular unleaded gaso*
line.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
IMPORTANT:Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to oii/gas separation and
formation of acids during storage., Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in storage To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas
tank, then run the fuel out of the carburetor and fuel
lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it
stops. Use fresh fuel next season.. See STORAGE
instructions for additional information Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
manent damage may occur
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container
Always follow the fue! mix ratio found on the stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
You do net have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you
are using fuel stabilizer_.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers° If you do not use
this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel
tank.
40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) 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 engine oil (AIR-COOLED)
is not available, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio
of 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
-AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle (AIR-
COOLED) engines and can cause engine damage
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
-Consult chart for correct quantities.
• Do not mix gasotine and oil directly in the unit's fuel
tank
FOR ONE GALLON:
= Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 40:1 2-cycle engine
oil (AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gatton
gasoline container.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap.
,Shake the container momentarily.
° The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can
be added at this time if desired; follow mixing instruc-
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:O!! Mix Ratio
Gasoline
1 galton 3-2
2..°5gallons 8.0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the speci-
fied amount.. If too much gasoline is in the container,
the resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct
for proper engine operation.
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OPERATION
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
o Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position
.If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY
FOOTWEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING,
AND EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD
PROTECTION DEVICES WHEN OPERAT_
tNG A CHAIN SAW.
THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE
ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED. REFER
TO THE "CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS" SECTION FOR CORRECTION.
AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUF-
FLER. A HOT MUFFLER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BURNS.
NOTE: Check chain tension using instructionsin the
"Service and Adjustment' section,
•Before first use.
= After 1 minute of operation,
TO START ENGINE (Fig. 20 & 21)
COLD ENGINE START AND WARM ENGINE
START AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
°Fuel engine with40:1 fuel mix (3.2 oz.to 1 gaLgas).
o Fill bar oil tankwith bar oil,Your saw will use approxi-
mately one tank of bar oil for each tank of lueI mix
,, Turn on ignitionby moving on/stop switch to the "On"
position,
•Pull the blue choke/fast idlecontrol out fully to set both the
choke and fast idlefor starting,Then set the saw on the
ground,Grip thefront handle with your left hand and place
your rightfoot through the opening in the rear handle.
• IFTHROTTLETRIGGER IS SQUEEZED ACCIDENTALLY
DURINGSTARTINGITWILL BENECESSARYTO RESET
I_HECHOKE/FASTIDLE CONTROL.
NOTE -When pulling the starter rope, do not use the fu]f
extent of the rope as lhiscan cause the rope to break. Do
not let the starter snap back, hold the handle and let the
rope rewind slowiy
•Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until the
engine attempts tostart.
•Push the choke knob in to the "Off" position,
,, Continue to pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
• Then, allow engine to run for approximately 5 seconds.
° Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine
to idle.
•To stop engine, move on/stop switch to the "Stop" posi-
tion,
IChoke Positions
iS-. ....\;
tl _,_ "_._ t On/Stop
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move on/stop switch to the"On" position
• Engage the choke/fast Idle by pulling out the blue
choke knob fully and pushingit back in fully
• With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand
and place your right foot through opening in rear han-
dle-
°Pull starter rope handle until engine starts_
• Squeeze and release throttle trigger to return engine to
idle speed,,
Right Hand
on
StarterRope Handle
STAR'rING POSITION
Left Hand
on
Front Handle
Right Foot Through Opening In RearHandle
Figure 21
DIFFICULT STARTING OR FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded withtoo much fuel ifit has not
started after 10 pulls,withthe choke in thefull out position
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel withthe fol-
lowing procedure:
•Pullout the blue choke/fast idlecontrol fully and then push
itback intothe off position to set the fast idlecontrol to the
start position.
= Verify that the on/stop switch isinthe "On" position.
.With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand and
place your rightfoot throughopening in rear handte_
• Pull starter rope handle untilengine starts_
Starting could require pulling starter rope handle many
times depending on how badly unit is flooded.
If engine still fails to start, referto "TROUBLE SHOOTING"
chart or call the 1-800 number listed on the front page of this
manual,
Figure 20 -13 -

OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION TIPS
. Cut wood only, Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; non-
wood building materials; etc.
• Stop the saw ff the chain strikes a foreignobject, Inspect
the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary
.Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount
of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the pos-
sibility of kickback.
To get the"feet"of using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation, practice cutting afew small logs using the
following technique:
oAccelerate engine to full throttleby squeezing thethrottle
trigger before entering cut.
o Never cut with engine at partial speeds.
• Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the log,,
•Keep engine at full throWeduring cutting procedure,
-Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward
pressure,tf you force thecut, damage to the bar,chain, or
engine can result.
• Release the throttle triggeras soon as the cut is complet-
ed, allowing the engine to idle If you run the unit at full
throttle without cutting, unnecessary wear can occur to
the chain, bar, and engine
• To avoid losingcontrol when completing the cut, do not
put pressure on the saw during the end of Ihe cut.
.Stop engine beforesetting unit down after operation,
OPERATION SAFETY
WARNING
tF SAW BECOMES PINCHED OR HUNG
tN A LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT
OUT, YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OFTHE
SAW RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR
DAMAGE TO THE SAW°STOP THE SAW,
DRIVE A WEDGE OF PLASTIC OR
WOOD INTO THE CUT UNTIL THE SAW
CAN BE REMOVED EASILY. RESTART
THE SAW AND CAREFULLY REENTER
THE CUT. '1"OAVOID KICKBACK AND
CHAIN DAMAGE, DO NOT USE A METAL.
WEDGE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RESTART YOUR SAW WHEN IT IS
PINCHED OR HUNG IN A LOG.
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT
ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHETIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD
CLOSES IN AND PINCHES THE SAW
CHAIN IN THE CUT_ CONTACT AT THE
UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE
GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN TO
DIG INTO THE OBJECT AND STOP THE
CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT° THE RESULT
IS A LIGHTNING FAST, REVERSE REAC-
TION WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP
AND BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. IF
THE SAW CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG
THE TOP OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE
GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY
BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR°
EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL
WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY,
AVOID REACTIVE PINCH FORCES
Pinch-Kickbackand Pull-in occur whenthe chain issudden-
ly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain
resultsin a reversal of the chain forceused to cut wood and
causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. Pinch-Kickbackdrives the saw straight back
toward the operator,PuIl-ln pulls the saw away from the
operator Either reaction can result in loss of control and
possiblyserious injury
TOAVOID PINCH-KICKBACK:
°Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions thatcan
cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the
chain
• Do not cut more than one log at a time
°Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an
under-cut when bucking
TO AVOID PULL-IN
• Always begin cutting withthe engine at fullthrottleand the
saw housing against wood,
•Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal) to
hold the cut open_
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OPERATION
TREE FELLING
_ARNING
IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING,
THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.,
AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF
THE SAW APPEARSTO BE BINDING,THE
TREE IS STARTING TO FAI_L IN THE
WRONG DIRECTION. IMMEDIATELY STOP
THE SAW AND USE A FELLING WEDGE
AND MAUL (HAMMER) TO FORCE THE
FELLING CUT OPEN. THE WEDGE WILL
HOLD THE FELLING CUT OPEN ALLOW-
ING YOU TO REMOVE THE SAW. KEEP
EVERYONE AWAY FROM THE TREE IN
ALL DIRECTIONS.
Bottom
Notch
Cut
I
I
IButtress
Root
DETERMINE THE NATURAL FALL DIRECTION
• Wind - A tree evenly balanced wilt fall in the same
direction the wind is blowing,
• Lean - Use a carpenter's level or plumb bob to deter-
mine if tree has a natural lean, A leaning tree wilt tend
to fall in direction of lean.
- Shape - A tree will tend to fall towards side that is more
heavily branched
- Other Factors - Contacting nearby trees, buildings, or
wires can influence the direction the tree will fall
CUTTING PROCEDURE (Fig. 22)
After determining the Natural Fall Direction, the free
should be cut as follows:
IMPORTANT: BEFORE FELLING A TREE, MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE AT LEAST 3 FELLING WEDGES AND A
MAUL (HAMMER) AVAILABLE FOR USE IF NEEDED
• Use some means to visually mark the Natural Fall
Direction.
oMark your notch cut on the Natural Fall Direction side of
the tree approximately 18-24 inches above the ground
• Cut top of the notch first at a 45 degree angle, Saw
through 1/3 of the width of the tree,
• Cut bottom of the notch at a 45 degree angle until you
meet the top notch cut Remove notch of wood
• On the side of the tree opposite the notch cut, make the
telling cut, The felling cut should be 2 inchesabove the
center point of the notch cuL Before the felling cut is
complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary
to control the direction of the fall, Use wood or plastic
wedges, but never 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 isready
to fall
• As tree begins to fall, turn off saw, and move quickly
away from direction of fall,
Figure 22
tf your chain saw binds in the felling cut, you have three
options:
• If the wrong direction of fall is acceptable, carefully
remove the felling wedge, Cut deeper in the notch side
of the tree until tree starts to fall,
• If the wrong direction of fall is not acceptable, attempt
to use one or more felling wedges to force the tree in
the original direction of fall Do so by driving the wedges
deeper into the felling cut.
. Keep everyone away from the tree in all directions and
then seek professional help!
FELLING TIPS
• Clear the work area of debris where you can have
secure footing,
o Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall.
Maintain a distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths from the near-
est person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out
a warning call
- Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and
wire from the tree where cuts are to be made,,
°Plan to stand on the up-hill side when cutting on a
slope.
- Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the
line of fail
- Large buttress roots should be removed prior to notch
cut-
. Use a wedge ifthere isany chance that the tree will not
fail in the desired direction.
• We recommend you cut branches below shoulder
height before felling tree.,(See Limbing and Pruning),
Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
• Cracking sounds,
• Widening of the felling cut
° Movement in the upper branches.
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OPERATION SAFETY
FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
t_
Check the wind--
Don't cut down wind Check the lean-- Don't cut on lean side Check the balance-- Don't cuton weighted side
_ARNING
DO NOT CUT:
-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILD-
INGS.
-IFYOU DO NOT KNOWTHE DIRECTION
OFTREE FALL.
- AT NIGHT.
- DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW,
STRONG WIND, ETC.
oLook 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 fal_com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a
cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor To avoid injury,
do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw
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OPERATION
BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired tog size.L
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)
•Overcutting - begin on the tep side of the tog with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the tog; exert light
pressure downward
• Undercutting -begin on the underside of the tog with
the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light
pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw will tend
to push back al you Be prepared for this reaction and
hold the saw firmly to maintain control,
Undercut
Saw Chassis
Figure 23
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 24)
• Overcut with a t/3 diameter cut.
• Roll tog over and finish with an overcut.
Figure 24
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26)
Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used
as supports when bucking
•Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an overcuL
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the Iog_
- Finish with an undercut..
F A_,I_-_ B
2nd Cut 1stCut
IstCut
Sawhorse
Figure 25
1st Cut Cut
Another Log ••-_ ....
Figure 26
BUCKING TIPS
oCut only one log at a time.
o Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of
wood could be flung toward the operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logsoNever alfow another
person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the
log with your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as in a blown down area. Drag the logs
into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed
and cleared logs first_
• Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the
saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
F_
_ARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT.
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING
LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL°
NEVER TURNTHE SAW UPSIDE DOWNTO
UNDERCUT.THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-
TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
BUCKING SAFETY
°Stay on uphilt side of tree when cutting
Use Common Sense Maintain Secure Footing
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OPERATION
PRUNING AND LIMBING
Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree,
Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree.
LIMBING (Fig. 27)
', Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top°
° Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to
support the tree as you work.
Figure 27
PRUNING (Fig. 28)
Small branches - smaIler than width of guide bar,,
Large branches - larger than width of guide bar,
°Remove small limbs with one cut.
= Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3 -2/3
cutting techniques described in the bucking section
i_ Cut 2
Cut
)
I
tCut 1
Figure 28
PRUNING AND LIMBING TIPS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the
saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Keep a clear work area., Frequently clear branches out
of the way to avoid tripping over them.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath 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 cutting
= Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below.
•Keep out of the way of the falling limb
PRUNING PROCEDURE
• First - Undercut t/3 of the way through the limb near
the trunk of the tree.,
•Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk until the limb fails
•Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of
the collar.
OPERATION SAFETY
°
PRUNING AND LIMBING SAFETY
_ARNING
NEVER CLIMB INTO A TREE TO LIMB OR
PRUNE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED
TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,
PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION
WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
BALANCE OR CONTROL OFTHE SAW.
BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING
CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER
BRANCHES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE
OF THE GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR
PRUNING. ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER
THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES-
SIONAL TO DO THE JOB. THIS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Watch out for springpoles, Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs° Slender material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance
Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that
are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid
being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is released
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you complete regutar service
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar condition
Check guide bar lube
Check for loose fasteners & parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit & labels
Clean air filter
Cleanlinspect spark arrestor screen & inspect muffler
Replace spark plug i
Reptace fuel filter i
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments witf need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit
,,_,,,,........
Before
Use
,z
./
,/,
, ,,,,,,,,, .........
,./
,/
After
Use
,/
Every
5Hr&
€"
Every I YeariY
25 Hrs. i, ,, .,,,
, i ....
i ,, ,,,,,
,,,,,,
i.....
.... |,,
',/"""'I,/'
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check chain tension
•Check chain sharpness
oCheck guide bar condition
° Check guide bar lube
- Check for Ioose fasteners & parts
,Check for damaged or worn parts
Service Dates
All adjustments in the "Service and Adjustments" section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season
•Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air 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
WARNING
DlSCONNECTTHE SPARK PLUG BEFORE
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT
FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
INSPECT THE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE
DAMAGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL
LEAKS AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTEN.-
ERS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FAS-
TENED.
LUBRICATION CHART
©BarOilFillCap L_
(9 Craftsman chain saw bar oil
® Craftsman bar sprocket lube
CHAIN TENSION
= Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain
around the guide bar.
o If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen
bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn coun-
terclockwise Retighten bar clamp nuts.
o If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar
Figure 29.
i Sag
° If chain
Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn clockwise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Retighten bar clamp nuts..
Adjusting Screw I Guide Bar
1
114 Turn
Figure 29
is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment."
Clamp
Nuts
Figure 30
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES
SHARPENING CHAIN
(Fig. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37)
_ARNING
IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH-
NIQUES AND!OR DEPTH GAUGE MAIN-
TENANCE WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE
OF KICKBACK WHICH CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY,
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HAN-
DLING THE CHAIN,, THE CHAIN CAN BE
SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN
THOUGH IT IS TOO DLILLTO CUT WOOD°
CHAIN TERMINOLOGY & PART NAMES
Preset TheStrap
Left Hand Cutter
__='_'_Drive Link
Right Hanc_Cut_er'-_ _"
Guard Tie Strap
CHAIN CUTTER PART NAMES
Top Plate -T....._=_Guitet
Side Plate _j-_,_,_Depu_n e
Heet.-_. _},_
Toe _,,, ,# _io_et
CHAIN "PITCH" CHAIN "GAUGE"
This distance Thickness o! boIIorn _
divided by two section of drive tink
Pitch refers to chain mea-
surement A chain's pitch
is the distance between
any three of its riveis
divided by two.
Gauge refers to thickness
of that portion of drive link
which fits into saw bar
groove
Tools required:
•Flat file
•.025 depth gauge
o 4.Smm round file & file holder
Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening:
,Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood
chip will decrease as the chain gets duller until it
becomes more like a powder than a chip, Note that
dead or rotted wood will no! produce a good chip.,
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
° Saw requires excessive force to cut.
• Noticeable loss of cutting speed.
Sharpening instructions:
• Move on/stop switch to the "stop" position.
• Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if
necessary. (See Chain Tension/Adjustment).
•Check and Iower depth gauges before sharpening cut-
ters.
•Depth gauges should be checked every third sharpen-
ing.When cutting frozen wood the depth gauges should
be checked each time you sharpen the chain.
•To check depth gauge, place gauge tool on cutter. If the
depth gauge projects above the tool, then file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool. See Figure 31.
o
o
o
-20 -
,025"
Right Way
Figure 31 Squared
Off Corner
Wrong Way
Figure 32
•To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level
(90°) so that it rests on the top edges of the cutter and
depth gauge. See Figure 33.
NOTE: The chain has both left and right hand cutters
•Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from
the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then turn your
saw around and repeat the process for the other side of
the chain See Figure 34
= File on the forward stroke only Use 2 or 3 strokes per
cutting edge.
oKeep the 25° lineon the file holder parallel to the cen-
ter of the chain Reverse procedure for other side See
Figure 35.
Keep all cutters thesame length when filing. See Figure
36
File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges
(side plate and top plate) of cutter. See Figure 36
File chain to meet the specifications shown below. See
Figure 37.