Craftsman 358.356242 User manual

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Model No.
358.356242
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READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
CRAFTSMAN+
2.5 cu. in./40 cc 2-CYCLE
18 in. Guide Bar
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
• Assembly
• Operation
•Customer Responsibilities
•Service and Adjustments
•Repair Parts
• Table of Contents-
Inside Back Cover
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530--083047-438/03/94

&SAFETY RULES
WARNING: ....
ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREAND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TOPREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW 1S A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR
IMPROPER USE OFTHIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. i
Hearing _ Safety Hat
Protection
Snug Eye Protection
Fitting
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety'Chaps
Shoes
Figure t
KNOW YOUR SAW
•Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understandand can follow all safety rules,
precautions,and operating instructions before attempt-
ingto operate theunit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who un-
derstand and can follow safety rules, precautions,and
operating instructionsfound inthis manual
PLAN AHEAD
° Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use stee/-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-f_ting
clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
suchas non-fogging, ventedgogglesorface screen;an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers---_r
plugsor mufflers to protectyour hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regu/ady as chain saw
noisecan damage hearing.
Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the workarea. Do
not aliow other people or animals to be near the chain
saw when startingor operating the chain saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain sawwhen you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You mustbein good physical
conditionand mentallyalert Chainsaw workisstrenu-
ous Ifyouhaveany condition thatmightbeaggravated
by strenuouswork,checkwith yourdoctorbeforeoper-
ating a chainsaw
• Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions suchas strongwind.rain,snow,ice,
etc, or at night.
•Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do notstart cuttinguntilyou haveac/earwo_ area,se-
cure footing,and, ifyou are fellingtrees, aplanneore-
"_'eat path.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the
handguard immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken, or is other wise removed.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
• W'dhthe engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw
with the muffler away from your body, and the guide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably coverea with a
scabbard,
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
•Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the ar-
eas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There •
should be no smoking,open flames, or workthatcould
causesparks Allow engine to coo! beforerefueling.
•Mixand pour fuel in an outdoorarea on bare ground;
storefuelina coot,dry,wellventilatedplace;andusean
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
:, Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the tueling site
before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or white operat-
ing the saw.
- Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, noton dry leaves, straw, paper,etc.
Slowlyremove fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Storethe unitand fuel in an areawhere fuelvapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
I ...... SAFETY NOTICE
F-xposuretovibra_onsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornervedamageinthefinge_,
hands,and wdstsofpeoplepronetocircula_ondisordersorabnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhasbeen,nKeam
bloodvessefdamageinotherwbehealthypeople.Ifsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness=pain,lossofstrength,changeinskinco|_or
texture,or lossoffeelingin thefingers,handsorwrists,discontinuetheuseof_unitandseekmedicalattention_ ante-wt_rauon
system.......doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceoftheseproblems Userswhooperatepowertoolsonacontinualand regularbasismust
lmontlor closelytheirphys=catconditionand theconditionofth=sunit
j
I_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT 'MPORT_NT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" t
IT MEANS - AT£ENTION!!! 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, helpers,bystanders or anycom-
binationofthese persons may resultfrom one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intendedfor two-handeduse.
• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated out-
door areas.
Do not operate saw from aladder or in a tree, unless
specificallytrained 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 yoursaw to pry or shove
away limbs, roots,or otherobjects.
•Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine. Nevertrytostadthe
saw when the guide bar is in acut or kerr.
• Use extreme caution when cuffing small size brush
and saplings. Slender matedal can catch the chain
•and be whippedtoward you or pullyou off baJance.
- Be alert for springback when cuttinga limbthatisun-
der tensionsoyou willnot be struck byIP_ limbor saw
when the tension in the wood fibersis released.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
Applying pressurecan cause you to lose controlwhen
the cut iscompleted.
•Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
-Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners se-
curely tightened.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER
* Have all chain saw service performed byyour Sears
Service Center with theexceptionofthe itemslisted in
the mainter_ncesection ofthismanual. Forexample, if
impropertoolsare used to removeor holdtheflywheel
when servicing the dutch, structural damage to thefly-
wheel canoccurand cause the flywheel to burst.
. Make certain the chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction,refer to
"Carburetor Adjustments."
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign objec'L
Inspect unitand repairor replace partsas necessary.
- Disconnect the spark plug I_lore performing any
maintenance except forcarburetoradjustments.
•Never modify yoursaw in any way. Useonlyattach-
ments supplied or'specificaJlyrecommended by the
manufacturer,
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
:Stop the unitbeforetransporting.
Allow enginetocool,covertheguidebar and chain,and
secure the unit before stodng or transportingin ave-
hicle.
*Empty fuel tank beforestoringortransportingthe unit.
Use up anyfuel leftinthe carburetorbystartingthe en-
gine and lettingthe engine rununtil _ st.ops.
°Store un_ and fuetin anarea where lueI vaporscannot
reach sparks or open flamesfrom water heaters, elec-
tric motors or switches,furnaces, etc.
• Store unitsothe chaincannot accidentallycause injury.
. Store the unitout ofthe reachof children.
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'serious injury.
adangerous reaction that can lead to
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK- Kickback is
IA .....
KICKBACK WARNING
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN
OBJECT AT THE 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 MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO
HELP KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS
FREE FROM ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
Kickback
Path
........ Rgure 2
Avoid
Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
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SAFETY RULES
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iNevRvee1 sno
Hand Positions The Left
OfThe Saw
Elbow
•Locked
UnderSide Of
\Handlebar
Figure 4
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
•Recognize that kickback can happen. With abasic
understandingofkickback, youcen reducetheelement
of surprisewhichcontributes toaccidents.
•Never let the moving chain contact any object at the
tip of the guide bar. Figure 2.
• Keep the working area free from obstructions such
as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
Figure 3. Eliminate or avoid any obstructionthat your
chaincouldhitwhileyouare cuttingthroughaparticular
logor branch.
•Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A
loose or dullchaincan increase the chance ofkickback
to occur. Follow manufacturer'schain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check tensionat regufarin-
terva{s with the engine stopped,never with the engine
running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely
tightened after tensioningthechain.
•Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater
chance for kickback to occur.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
4Keep agood, firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure
4.Afirmgrip canneutralizekickbackand helpyou main-
taincontrolofthe saw. Keep thefingersofyourleft hand
encirclingand yourleftthumb underthe fronthandlebar.
Keep your right handcompletelyaround therearhandle
whetheryou are righthanded orlefthanded. Keep your
leftarm straightwiththe elbow locked.
•Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it
is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear
handle when making bucking cuts. Figure4. Never
reverseright and lefthand positionsfor any typeofcut-
• _d with your weight evenly balanced on both
feet.
•Stand slighUyto theleft side of the sawto keepyour
body from being in a direct line with the cutting
chain. Figure 4.
•Do not overreach. You could be drawn orthrown off
balance and lose controlofthe saw.
•Do not cut above shoulder height, it is difficultto
maintaincontrolofsaw above shoulder heighL
UNDERSTANDING REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, ¢aught_ or by
contacting a tore_n object in the wood. Troisszopp_ng
ofthe chainresultsin a reverea]ofthe chain forceusedto
cutwood and causesthesawto moveinthe oppositedirec-
tionofthe chainrotation. E[therreactioncan resultinloss
of control and possibleserious injury.
_, Cut one log at a time.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering aprevious
cut.
•Do not attempt plunge cuts.
•Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforoesthatcouldclose
acut and pinch or fall into chain.
•Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
• Pinch.Kickback
- occurswhen chainon top of guide bar is suddenty
stopped.
-rapidlydfivessawstraightbacktowardoperator.
•Puli-ln
- OCcurswhen thechainonthe bottomofthe guide bar
is suddenly stopped.
-pulls the saw rapidlyforward.
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sampleofchainsawsbelow3.8cubicinchdisplacementspe-
cifiedinANSIB175.1-1991,
•Handguard,designedtoreducethechanceofyourlefthand
contacting"{hechainifyour handsli.pcOffthe_ro_hand!elo_r.
•Positionof front and rear handlebars,oestgneOw_na=s-
tahoebetweenhandlesand =in-line with eachother, ine
spreadand=in4ine"positionofthehandsprovidedbythis de-
signworktogethertogivebalanceand resistar_cein.p?.ntro.I,-
lingthepivotofthesawbacktowardtheoperazor_ lac_acK
OCCURS.
•sawsas set bythe American Naliot_ Standaras _, .,
B TS+l-199 ..,........ "
_educe_ _c_ I_us T_P
Syra met_i_f Guide Bar
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
I&No
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE IN-
CLUDED 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 MAINTENANCE IN
THIS MANUAL TO HELP AVOID KICKBACK
AND OTHER FORCES WHICH CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Reduced-KickbackGuide Bar,designedwithasmallradius
tip whichreducesthesize oftheIdckback dangerzoneonthe
guidebartip. Figure5. AReduced-KickbackGuideBarisone
whichhasbeen demonstratedtosignificantly reducethenum-
berand seriousness ofkickbackswhentestedin accordance
Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
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with ANSI B175.1 ;*-1991
Low-Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth
gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Figure 5. Low-K-Jckback
Chain is chain which has met £Jcl4_backperformance require*
ments of ANSI B175.1-1991 when tested on arepresentative
Cor_er_
• A,-_ _Wood
|_tO Cg_et
Syr_f_t _ 1_€_ p_ettt_J
Gui_e_ar P_d_usT=#
Figure5
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CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman GasolineChainSaw. It hasbeen designed, en-
gineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible
dependabilityand performance.
Should you experience any prob2ems you cannot easily
remedy, please contactyour nearest Sears Service Cen-
tedDepartment Searshas competent, wel!trained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions w_l
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit pmpedy.
Always observethe =SAFETY RULES."
MODEL NUMBER: 358.356242
_ERIAL NUMBER:
)ATE OF PURCHASE:
"HE MODEL AND SERI_ NUMBER WILL BE FOUND
ON THE PRODUCT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN ASAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
ASears MaintenanceAgreement isavailable onthisprod-
uct, Contactyournearest Sears Store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for,
and using your uniL
• Follow the instructions under =Customer Responsibili-
ties"and"Storage" sections ofthis Operator's Manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GUIDE BAR: .............. 18_(45.7cm}
CHAIN: .................. Low Profile3/8" Pitch
Chrome Cutters
DISPLACEMENT: ......... 2.5 Cubic Inches (40cc)
ENGINE: ................. 2-cycle/dr Cooled
FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: ..... 40:1 (3.2oz oil per gallon gas)
OILER: .................. Automatic, 10.4oz. Tank
IGNITION: ................ Solid State
(Airgap .010"-.014")
IGNITION TIMING: ........ Non-Adjustable, Fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE: ...... Champion CJ-TY
Autoi_te2974
SPARK PLUG GAP: ........ 025" (.65ram)
MUFFLER: ............... Spark Atre_ng Screen
ENGINE RPM: ............ 12,300-13,200 RPM Maximum
SPECIAL NOTICE
Yoursawisequippedwithatemperaturelimltingmuffler
end spark arresting screen which meets the
requirementsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443.AIIU.S.
forest land and the statesof Califom_ Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota,New Jersey,Washington,andOregonrequire
manyinternal combustionenginesto beequippedwitha
sparkarre.._orscreenbylaw.
ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocalewheresuch
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is s violationof the law. Referto the
Spark Arrestor section under ,Customer
Responsibilities"for maintenance,
MANL_FA_"tlJRB)UND_q ONE OR_ORS OFTHE FOt/.OW;NGPA_: 4,940X_.
OTHERUS. ANDFOrtH PATENTSPEP,_NG.
FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON GAS CHAIN SAW
Fo rune year from the date ofpurchase,when thisCraftsmanGas-Powered Chain Saw ismaintained,lubricated, and
tuned upaccording te theoperator'smanual, Sears willrepair,free ofcharge, any defectin material orworkmanship.
Thiswarrantyexcludesthe bar, chain,spark plug,and air fitter,whichare expendable parts and become wornduring
nomla] use,
If thisGas ChainSaw is used for commercial purposes/this warrantyapplies for 30 days from the date ofpurchese.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warrantygives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rightswhich varyfrom state tostate.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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HARDWARE CONTENTS
Parts bag contents not shown full size
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I
Chain i_r Tool Operator's Manual
Fuel/Oii Mix
(BarOil not included)
Purchase Craftsman Bar
and Chain Oil Separately
Engine Gukie Bar.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
•Torque Wrench-referenc_ torque values are provided
throughout this manu_ for tighten)rig hardware,
•Bar Tool
NOTE: tt isnorma_to hear the fuel filterrattle in _mempty
fuel tank.
TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW
FROM CARTON
Remove loosep_rts included with Chain Saw,
The saw and guide bar are packed incardboa_ finer.
Grasp upper edge ofcardboard 5ner with one nano.
and upper edge of carton withother nand. _lide out
cardboard liner containing s_w and guide bar.
• Set cardboard_En_f_bnfl_t surface with tab flap on top.
•Release t,_b,lay siOefiat, and sSdeoutguide bar.
•Lay openother side ofcardboard liner.
• Use cardboard fineras awork surface dudng assem-
bly of saw.

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WARNING: .............!
IF THIS UNIT IS RECEWED ASSEMBLED, I
REPEAT ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION |
TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT |
AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE i
OPERATOR. !
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
CHAIN SAW
BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY (Fig. 6-13)
DANGER:
DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT
THE GUIDE BARAND CHAIN COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE,, THE CLUTCH
CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUS INJURY,
CAN RESULT. ,i
• Loosen and remove the2 bar clamp nuts.
•Remove bar damp.
-Remove and throw away blue shippingspacer.
-=------- Bar Clamp
=--.- Bar Clamp Nuts
Figure 6
•Turn adjusting screw byhandcountemlockwise untilad-
justing pin justtouchesthe stop.
Adjusting
Screw Adjusting Stop
Pin Figure7
*Mount guidebar withslottedend overbothguidebar
mounting bolts. Slide guide bar t_ehindctut_hdrum' until
guide bar stops.
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\
Guide Bar
ClutchDrum Guide Bar
Mounting Bolts
fFigure8
• Carefully remove chainfrom bag. Hold chain withthe
iddve links.Fig 9.
•Place chain over and behindthe clutch drum. Fig10.
*Frtbottomofdrive links between teeth in sprocketnose.
•Rt chaindrive linksinto top of guide bar. Rg 11.
Behindthe
Cutters Depth Clutch Drum
tGauge
\1/
Drive
Links
Rgure 9Rgure 10
Guideear
MountingBelts
Figure 11
Nose
Guide Bar
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.... guide bar 'fo .............. snug '
• Pull rward untitchain is in guidebar
grooves.
• Now, installbar clamp making sure the adjusting pinis
positioned in the lowerholein the guide bar.
Guide Bar
/
/LowerHole
Adjusting /
Pin ,,I /
Figure 12
*Install bar clamp nuts and finger tighten only. Do not
tighten any further at this point.
Now proceedtothe "Chain Adjustment" section.
Bar Clamp Nuts
•Lift uP""tipof g.ide bar 'iocheck for Sa'gi"release tip of
guide bar, then turnadjusting screw 1/4 turncJoc_ise.
Repeat thisstep untilasag does notexis_
• While liftingtip ofguide bar,tighten barclamp nutswith
the bar tool (provided).Torque 10-20 ft4bs.
Adjusting Screw
"_(_)_b._ Guide Bar
1/4"rum
Bar Clamp
Nuts
Figure 15
Tocheck chain tension:
*Use the screwdriverend of the bar too! to move chain
around the guidebar.
°Ifchain does notrotate,itistoo tight- slightlyloosen bar
clamp nuts and tum adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. Retightenbar clamp nuts.
,Ifchainistoo loose,loosenbar clamp nuts;then,turnad-
justingscrew1/4turnc!ockwise.Liftuptipofguidebutte
check for sag. Retightenbar clamp nuts°
l
Figure 13
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 14, 15, &16)
•Rollchain around guidebarto ensure kinksde notexist,
(rotates freely).
•"rum adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely
touchesthe bottomof guide bar. l
Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
Adjusting Screw
Figure 14
Bar Clamp Adjusting Guide Bar
Nuts Screw
Figure 16
CHECK UST
•Make sure thebar clamp nuts ale tight andthere are no
looseparts.
•Make sure the guidebar and chain are secure.
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OPERATION ,, , ,=,,, == ill _N
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (See Fig. 17 )
READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW, Compare the
i_lustrationswith yourunit to familiarize yourseffwiththelocation ofthe various controlsand adjustments, Save this manu_I
for future reference.
HANDGUARD FRONT
HANDLE STARTER
ROPEHANDLE
STOP
SWITCH
REAR
HANDLE
THROTTLE
STARTER
HOUSING
CYLINDERCOVER
ADJUSTING
SCREW
FUELMiX
FILLCAP
CHAINTI_VEL
DIRECTION
•CHOKE/
THROTTLE FASTIDLE
TRIGGER CO_q3:{OL
t\1 BARCLAMP
_RCLAMP
NUTS GUIDE BAR
The STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine,
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the en-
gine,
TheeC_IO_'E!F,_ST'IDLE CONTROL_ p_ovidi_sadder{oral
fuel to the engine when sta_t}ng a cold engine.
...................Figur_1_........................
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controlsengine speed.
The GUIDE BAR is designedto carry the chain.
The CUTTERS are designed to cutthewood,
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE
TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally,
The BAF_CI_vl P NUTS are designedto hold the guidebar
after adjustments have been completed.
The ADJUSTING SCREW isdesignedtotension the chain
around the guide bar,
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STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
•Move stop switch to the "STOP" position.
o If engine does not stop, pullchoke lever outfully.
CHAIN OILER (Fig. 18 )
•Yourchainsaw willconsumeonetank ofbaroil for each
tank offuel used.
•The chain oiler provides continuouslubricationto the
chainand guidebar.Be sure to fg]thebaroiltank when
you fillthefuel tank (Capacity =6.5 fl.oz.).
Bar \
Oil Fill\i
!
Front Handle
..................... Figure 18 Fuel CaD
THROI-rLE TRIGGER & LOCKOUT (Fig. 19 )
• Thethmttletdggercontrols enginespeed.Atidle, acen-
trifugat ctutch automatically disengagesthe chain.
•The throttte lockout prevents unintentional actuation of
the throttle tdgger. Also, the throttle lockout must be de-
pressed before the throttle trigger can be depressed.
Throttle
Lo_out
a
Figure 20
CuI"rlNG TECHNIQUES (Fig. 21 & 22 )
• Overcutting- begin on the top side of the log with the
bottomof the saw against the log;exert light pressure
downward.
•Undercutting-begin on theundersideofthelog withthe
top ofthe s_w against the Io9; exert light pressure up:.
ward. During undercutting,the saw willtend to pusn
backat you. Be prepared1orthis reactionand holdthe
saw firmly to maintatn control.
Figure 21
• Pos_onthe bottomofthefront sawfame againstthelog-
•Duringcutting,keep thefrontsaw frameagainst the log.
:_ Figure 19
CHOKE/FAST IDLE SPEED (Fig. 20 )
•The throttle and choke are a,utomaticallysetfor starling
when the choke lever is pulled out fully.
•Squeezing the throttletriggerwiltreteasethechoke and
fast idle settings. If thethrottle triggeris squeezed acc'_-
dently during starting, it will be necessary to reset
throttleadvance by pulling choke lever out fulb'. FrontSaw Frame
Figure 22
CUTTING SPEED
• Accelerate engine to fullthrottlebefore entering cut by
squeezing the throttletrigger.
•Never cut with engine at partialthrottle speed.
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