Craftsman 358.351202 User manual

Operator's Manual
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GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530--084339 01122/97

Warranty 2 Storage 17
Safety Rules 2 Trouble Shooting Chart 18
Assembly 5 Parts List 20
Operation 7 Spanish 23
Maintenance 12 Parts & Ordering Back
Service and Adjustments "15
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS
CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricated, and tuned-up according tothe owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not include the 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 commerciaFor rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WAR NING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire when making repairs except
for carburetor adjustments. Because a
chain saw isa high-speed woodcutting
tool, careless or improper use of this
toot can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-
erating instructions found in this
manual.
Hearing SafetyHat
Protection -d_"_f" Eye
Snug Protection
Fitting -_-_ Heavy Duty
Clothing G!oves
/
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes J
Nm
•Wear protective gear, Always use
steel4oed safety footwear with non-
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slip soles; snug-fitting 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. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from
workarea when starting or usingsaw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good
physica! condition and mentally alert.
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating.
Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.

OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY
•Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in awell
ventilated outdoor area.
° Do not operate saw from a gadder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
•Make sure the chain witl not make
contact with any object white starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the
end of the cut. Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the
cut is completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
•Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar and chain projecting
behind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
•Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
, Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to Carbu-
retor Adjustmenls.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
•Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame in the areas where fuel is mixed
or poured.
•Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes, Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
° Move at least !0 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
° Turn the engine off and let saw coo! in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in a coo!, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
\,_\ KickbackPath
'y_ AvoidObstructions
ClearThe Working Area
WARNING: Rotationaf Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. This type of contact
can cause the chain to dig into the ob-
ject, which stops the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast, re-
verse reaction which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-ln occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
posite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-in pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes toaccidents_
° Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
° Keep work area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw
chain could hit while cutting.
° Keep saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned, A loose or dull chain can
increase the chance of kickback. Fol-

few manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals, but never
with engine running. Make sure bar
clamp nuts are securely tightened.
-Begin and continue cutting at full
speed. If the chain is moving at a
slower speed, there is greater chance
of kickback occurring.
o Use extreme caution when re-enter-
ing a cut.
° Do not attempt cuts starting with the
tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
•Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch or fall
into chain.
° Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions that can 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 with-
drawn from an undercut when buck-
ing.
Avoid Pult-ln:
i lways begin cutting with the engine
at full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood,
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumbon t
undersideof
handlebar
Elbow
locked
Neverreverse hand positions
• A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go, Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your left hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.
• When making bucking cuts, position
your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle. Stand slight-
fy to the left side of the saw to keep
your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.
°Do not overreach. You could be drawn
or thrown off balance and lose control.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It is
difficult to 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 fea-
tures will not totally eliminate this dan-
ger, Do not rely only on safety devices.
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
° Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting
the chain if your hand slips off the
front handlebar.
• Position of front and rear handlebars,
designed with distance between han-
dles 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 resis-
tance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.
° Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, den
signed with a small radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback dan-
ger zone on the bar tip. This type bar
has been demonstrated to significant-
ly reduce the number and seriousness
of kickbacks when tested in accor-
dance with ANSI B175.t.
Small RadiusTip
Large RadiusTip
•Low Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements when
tested on a representative sample of
chain saws below 3,8 cubic inch
displacement specified in ANSI
B175.1.
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Low-Kickback Chain
/.-- Contoured Depth Gauge
_;I_1_!,_-_._-_-_ Elongated Guard Link
L. _ Deflects Kickback Force
"-'_... _ And Atlows Wood To
"-..F" Graduai(y Ride into Cutter
Chain With High Kickback Potentia+
_3_%,_... Can Obstruct Material
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vesse! or nerve damage in
the fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or toss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must closely monitor their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE 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 Com-
mercial Logging. Contact your Sears
Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen which
meets the requirements of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. Al!U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho,
Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon,
and Washington require by law that many
internal combustion engines be equipped
with a spark arrestor screen. If you
operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIESsection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
Bt75.1-1991).
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the foF
lowing list.
-Model: 358.351202
• Chain Saw
• Guide Bar
° Chain
• Bar tool
• Hex wrench
- 2-cycle engine oil. (Bar oil not
included)
• Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
•tf you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, please call
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oil/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAREFULLY
Your Operator's Manual has been
developed to help you prepare your
saw for use and to understand its safe
operation. It is important that you read
your manual completely to become
familiar with the unit before you begin
assembly or attempt operation. If you
have any questions or need further
assistance, cafl our CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at
1-800-554-6723.
HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
• Protective gloves
• Approved, marked fuel container
• One gallon regular unleaded gasoline
• 2 cycle, air-cooled engine oil (provided)
° Bar and Chain Oil (See the Bar and
Chain Oil section)
°Bar tool (provided)

ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
• Your saw is equipped with a Reduced
Kickback Bar and a Low Kickback
Chain.
° Always use the Reduced Kickback
Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain
specified for your chain saw model
when replacing these parts.
WARNING: Do not start engine with-
out guide bar and chain completely as-
sembled. Doing so can cause the
clutch to come off, and serious injury
can result.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves
when handling or operating your saw,
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
•Remove the foltowing parts as shown,
using the bar tool provided with unit.
• Bar clamp nuts.
•Bar clamp.
-Hold the chain with the cutters facing
as shown.
Saw Cutters
.I: ---_Tip of
DriveLink Bar
•Place the chain over and behind the
clutch and onto the sprocket
• Start at the top of the bar and fit chain
drive links into the groove around the
guide bar.
Bar Clamp
°Remove and throw away the shipping
spacer on the bar studs.
° Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
as far as it will go to the rear.
Adjusting
Pin
Adjusting
Screw
° Mount the guide bar with slotted end
over the bar studs. Position the guide
bar so the adjusting pin isinserted
through the adjusting pin hole.
• Hold the guide bar against the saw
frame and install the bar clamp. Make
sure that adjusting pin is positioned in
the adjusting pin hole.
-Replace bar clamp nuts and tighten
finger tight only. Tighten bar clamp
nuts after chain is tensioned.
° Proceed to Chain Tension section.
CHAIN TENSION
°Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinksdo not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
BarTool
Bar Clamp Nuts
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp,
•Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
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GuideBar .,,#a..--_.
Adjustment Adjusting Screw
Tool
•Using bar tool, rotl chain around guide
bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
Adjusling Screw - 1/4 Turn
s
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
• While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-t5 ft-lbs.
Bar
Clamp
Nuts
* Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
* If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Stightty loosen bar clamp nuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
, If chain is too loose, it will sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-
ING 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,
Front Handle
_._/Starter Rope
Choke Knob
StarterHousing FuelMixFill Cap
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
\
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
Guide Bar
Throttle
Trigger Bar Clamp Bar Clamp Nuts
Direction
of Chain
Travel
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP Switch is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The throttle lookout must be pressed
CHOKE KNOB
The Choke Knob activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
before you can squeeze the throttle trig- quently, See Chain Tension under the
get. This feature prevents you from ac- Service and Adjustments section,
cidentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The fast idle lock holds the throttle trig-
ger in the starting position. Activate the
fast idle lock by pressing the throttle
lockout and squeezing the throttle trig-
ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,
press the fast idle lock. Release the
throttle lockout and trigger while holding
the fast idle lock button. 8

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
handling information in the safety rules
section of this manual before you begin.
If you do not understand the fuel han-
dling information do not attempt to fuel
your unit. Seek help from someone that
does understand the information or call
the customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous lu-
brication to the chain and guide bar. Be
sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.)
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 a good grade
SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain
Craftsman brand. The oil output is auto-
matically metered during operation. "{our
saw will use approximately one tank of
bar oil for every tank of fuel mix. Always
fill bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline, Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with t gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DONOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil, These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates thai alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-
tem should be emptied before storage for *
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel •
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh 9
fuel next season. See STORAGEinstruc-
tions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fue! tank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional
information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
° Move On/Stop switch to STOP.
°ifengine does not stop, pull choke
knob out fully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
•Fuel engine toUowing instructions un-
der FUELINGENGINE.
• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.
• Move On/Stop switch to ON position.
o STO
"_-_,_"FUll
° Pull choke knob out fully,
° Set saw on the ground. Grip front
handle with your left hand and place
right foot through rear handle.
. _ \_/Z...._ LeftHand
iJJ |bY Xt on Front
RightFoot ThroughRear Handle
•Set fast idle as follows: Depress and
hold the throttle lockout with your right
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle
trigger. With your forefinger, depress
and hold the fast idle lock; release the
throttle trigger and IhrotBe lockout,
NOTE: Ifthrottletrigger is squeezedacci-
dentallyduring sta_ng, it wiltbe necessary
to resetthe choke/fastidte control.
NOTE: When pulIing the starter rope,
do not use the furl extent of the rope,
Do not let starter rope snap back.
Hold handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull starter rope handle with your right
hand until engine attempts to start.
Push in the choke lever to Partial posi-
tion.

• L • • i
- Pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts.
o Above 40 °, allow engine to run for
about 5 seconds. Push choke knob in
to the off position; then, squeeze and
relase throttle trigger to allow engine
to idle.
• Below 40 °, allow engine to run for 30
seconds to 1 minute with at partial
position. Push choke knob in to OFF
position; then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
•Move On!Stop switch to ON.
* Activate fast idle lock.
, Make sure choke is in the OFF position.
• With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place right foot
through rear handle,
•Pull starter rope handle until the en-
gine starts.
• Squeeze and release the throttle trig-
ger to return engine to idle speed.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls, Flooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:
• Activate fast idle lock.
• Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
ON position.
• With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place right foot
through rear handle.
°Pull starter rope handle until the en-
gine starts.
Starting could require many pulls de-
pending on how badly unit is flooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
•Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Assembly sec-
tion,
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will quick-
ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
bility of kickback.
° Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following steps. This wilt help you
get the "feet" of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
° Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near
buildings or electrical wires if you do not
know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at
night since you will notbe able tosee
well, nor dudng bad weather such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Clear the work area, You
need a clear area all around the tree so
you can have secure footing. Study the
natural conditions that can cause the
tree to fall in a particular direction, such
conditions include:
°The wind direction and speed.
• The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to un-
even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
•Surrounding trees and obstacles.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma- rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
terials, etc. operator.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- Make sure there is enough room for the
eign object. Inspect the saw and re- tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2
pair parts as necessary', tree lengths from the nearest person or
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