Craftsman 358.381800 User manual

Operator's Manual
2.5 cu. in./41cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.381800 m 18 in. Bar
o Safety
• Assembly
Operation
• Maintenance
Parts List
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S I M- P U L_
TEOHNOLOGY
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
tl_ For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
(Hours listed are Lentral Time)
[] 1-800-235-5878
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT 2
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 3
KEY TO SYMBOLS 8
WHAT IS WHAT? 9
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10
ASSEMBLY 17
FUEL HANDLING 18
STARTING AND STOPPING 20
WORKING TECHNIQUES 22
MAINTENANCE 26
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 29
TECHNICAL DATA 31
U.S, EPA /CALiFORNiA /ENVIRONMENT
CANADA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT 32
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
REPAIR PARTS
SPANISH
PARTS & ORDERING
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Back Cover
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship.
A defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT
FOR THE THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR from date of purchase, the engine crankshaft in this product is warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective engine crankshaft will be replaced.
This additional warranty covers only the engine crankshaft, and does not apply to any other engine component.You must
pay the labor cost of crankshaft installation.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, including but not limited to chain
bar, chain, filters or spark plug.
Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories.
Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied
instructions.
Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel type, fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time.That's when having a Repair
Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists.
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs.
Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed.
Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.
Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us as a
'talking operator's manual".
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk--free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase
your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home
items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-888-331-4569.
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the operator or others.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:
WARNING! Chain saws can be
dangerous! Careless or improper use
Please read the operator's manual
carefully and make sure you rN _ r'h
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Always wear:
Approved protective helmet _rTT_
Approved hearing protection
Protective goggles or a visor
Both of the operator's hands must be used
to operate the chain saw.
Never operate a chain saw holding itwith
one hand only.
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object
must be avoided.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, and cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up
and towards the operator. May cause
serious personal injury.
Chain brake, activated (right) Chain
brake, not activated (left)
Airpurge
Refuelling.
Chain oil fill.
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Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets,
You will find the following labels on your chain saw:
EPA III
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
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WHAT iS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?
(1)
1 Cylinder cover
2 Air purge
3 Combined start and stop switch
4 Rear handle with right hand guard
5 Information and warning decal
6 Fuel tank
7 Adjuster screws carburetor
8 Starter handle
9 Starter housing
10 Chain oil tank
11 Product and serial number plate
12 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of
throttle trigger.)
13 Front handle
14 Front hand guard
15 Muffler
16 Guide bar
17 Bar tip sprocket
18 Saw chain
19 Bumper spike
20 Chain catcher
21 Chain tensioning screw
22 Clutch cover
23 Integrated combi-tool
24 Throttle trigger
25 Combi-tool
26 Operator's manual
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw
Please read this manual carefully.
(1) - (49) refer to figures on p. 4-7.
Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and
adjusted. See instructions under the heading
Assembly.
Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions
under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and
Stopping.
Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has
reached the chain. See instructions under the heading
Lubricating cutting equipment.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection.
AWARNING! Under nO circumstances may
the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufac!ure r. Always use genuine
accessories. Non=authorized
mQdifications and/o_ accessorisscan
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the opera!or or others.Your
warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
aathorized accessories or rep!aeement
parts.
_in saw is adangerous
| i_ortant that you read and
operator's manual.
, Theinsid_ ofthe muffler
emicais that may be
| _ carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
| elements in the event of a damaged
muffler.
wduatean repreoents
health risk.
WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This fisld may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants.To reduce the
risk of serioua or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical impisnt manufac!urer before
operating this machine.
WARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with aspring=
loaded stop switch and can be started by
low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force
necessary to start the machine.This can
mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision.
WARNING!When using a chain saw, a
fire extinguisher should be avaiisble.
WARNING! Keep handles dry, clean and
free of oil.
_re of carbon monoxide
poisoning ate the ehainsaw in well
WARNING! Do not attempt a pruning
operation in a standing tree
;pesifically trained to do so.
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