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MANUAL
MODEL NO.
572.36578
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
115 VOLT A.C.
SAW CHAIN
SHARPENER
Introduction
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
Sold by SE_RS, ROEBUCK AND CO_, Chicago, IL 60684 UoS A,
FORM NO 380223 PRINTED IN U,S A
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN
SAW CHAIN SHARPENER _--_._
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will reptace this Crafts-
man Saw Chain Sharpener, free of charge, if it falls to work properly_
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE
CRAFTSMAN SAW CHAIN SHARPENER TO THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE 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 & COo
SEARS TOWER
DEPT. 6981731A
CHICAGO, IL 60684
INTRODUCTION
WE SUGGEST YOU TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING YOUR CRAFTSMAN SAW CHAIN SHARPENER THIS WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN THE FULL
BENEFITS OF THE QUALITY AND CONVENIENCE BUILT INTO THE TOOL
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ AND SAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
1_ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN -- Cluttered areas
and benches invite injuries
2 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT -- Don't
expose tools to rain Don't use power tools in damp
or wet Iocations. Don't use power tools in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases. Avoid chemical
or corrosive environments. Keep work area well lit.
3 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces. For example;
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY -- Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord All visitors should
be kept away from work area_
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS -- When not tn use, tools
should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place-
out of reach of children_
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL _ it will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL -_. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool Don't
use tool for purpose not intended - for example -
don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
8 DRESS PROPERLY _ Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry., They can be caught in moving parts.
Non-skid footwear is recommended when working
outdoors_ Wear gloves to prevent cutting your fingers
when ,touching or rotating chain. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES -- Also use face or dust
mask tf cutting operation is dusty.
10. DON'T ABUSE CORD -- Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11_SECURE WORK _ Use clamps or a vise to hold
work., It's safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool
12_ DON'T OVER-REACH -- Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
13 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE _ Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Fotlow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged_ Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS _ When not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters.
15 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and ad-
justing wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on_
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING _ Don't
carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch_ Be sure
switch is off when plugging ino
17 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS _ When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
intended for use outdoors and so marked
18. STAY ALERT _ Watch what you are doing Use
common sense.. Do not operate tool when you are
tired Don't use power tools after taking drugs,
alcohol or medications..
!9,. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS -- Before
further use of the tool, check for damaged parts,
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center before
further use of the tool Have defective switches
replaced by authorized service center. Do not use
tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
PAGE 2
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This too! shou}d be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electricshock, Thetool is equipped
with a three-conductor cord and three-prong
grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) con-
ductor in the cord is the grounding wire, Never
connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a
live terminal. Your unit is for use on less than 150
volts, and it has a plug like that shown in Figure A,,
An adapter, Figures B and C, is available for con_
necting Figure A plugs to two-prong receptacles°
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc,., must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box, Adapters are not allowed in
Canada by the Canadian electrical code..
Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole
receptacles which accept the toot's plugo Replace or
repair damaged or worn cords immediately_
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING _._ "',_ GROUNDING
BLADE _..f_ MEANS
TEMPORARY
ADAPTER IFigure C
REPLACEMENT PARTS--When servicing use only
identica! replacement parts,
POWER SUPPLY_Tool operates on 115V, AC,
60-Hz,
READ AND SAVE ALL THE PRECEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 4
ADJUSTING SHARPENER ........................................................................................... 4-5_6
SHARPENING CHAIN .................................................................................. 6
SETTtNG DEPTH GAUGES ....................................................................................... 8
SHARPENED CUTTER EXAMPLES ..................................................................................... 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................ 9
PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATION .................................................................................... 11
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS .............................................................................. 12
PAGE 3
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS -
Check to see that the carton contains the following
items illustrated on pages 4 and 5.
One Chuck Cap - Part Number 660113
One Co!let - Part Number 480
One Chuck Wrench - Part Number 500045
Two Spacers
One Guide Gauge
Three Grinding Stones -
Part Numbers 36581, 82 & 83
Sharpener - Part Number 36578
IMPORTANT: If any of these parts are missing,
please IMMEDIATELY notify the Sears retail or
catalog store from which you purchased the sharp-
ener so corrective action can be taken as quickly as
possible,,
Read this manual carefully, It will help you use your
tool correctly and help you select the correct
accessory for your job
Your Craftsman Saw Chain Sharpener will sharpen
nearly all popular sizes of chain if you follow these
simple instructions
ALWAYS UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHANGING
GRINDING STONES OR SERVICING YOUR TOOL.
CHUCK--Consists of a chuck cap and collet. To
loosen, first unplug the sharpener from the power'
supply, then depress the chuck lock pin and rotate
the shaft by hand until the lock pin engages the shaft
preventing further rotation. NOTE: Do not depress
pin while the tool is running. With the lock pin
depressed, use the chuck wrench to loosen thechuck
cap Insert shank of grinding stone into colteL With
the lock pin depressed, tighten the chuck cap with
the wrench until the shank is gripped by the collet.
Avoid excessive tightening of the chuck cap.
CHUCK LOCK PIN -_J"
. I _'_ A'_ CHUCK
CHUCK j___j_-_,.,--_ _"_'_--- CAP
WRENCH /-- _
TO LOOSEN \COLLET
CAUTION--Any servicing of this tool (including
brush replacement) should be performed by an
authorized Sears service representative,
MAINTENANCE--The brushes in this tool are self-
limiting. This means that when the brushes are worn
out, they stop making contact with the commutator
and the toot wilt stop running This is done to
e_iminate the possibility of a piece of the brush
and/or the spring getting loose inside the toot when
the brushes are worn out.
Read before using.Chain Saw Sharpener
Just prior to the tool stopping it wdl start to run
sporadically, it will lose power and it may run at a
reduced speed and make unusual noises
BALANCING GRINDING STONES--It is important
that all grinding stones be in good balance (much
the same as the tires on your automobfle)_ To true
up or balance a grinding stone, slightly loosen chuck
cap and give the grinding stone or cotter a ¼turn,
Retighten chuck cap and run the tool, You should
be able to tell by the sound and feel if your grinding
stone is running in balance.. Continue adjusting in
this fashion until best balance is achieved.
BEARINGS--Your tool is equipped with oil impreg-
nated sleeve bearings. Under normal use not more
than 2 drops of SAE No 5 or lighter, non-detergent
otl can be added to each oil hole for each 100 hours
of use,
STONE DIAMETER--Do not use grinding stones
other than the 3 listed in the chain identification
chart.
SAFETY--Protect your eyes when grinding with the
tool .... always wear an approved type of safety
glasses.
ADJUSTING SHARPENER
1, First, determine the type or pitch of chain on your
saw Most chains are marked with a number on the
drive link, see Figure 1 tf your chain is not marked,
refer to your Chain Saw Owners Manual for the rec-
ommended chain number.
Figure 1 _\CUTTING EDGE TO BE SHARPENED
© ©
c
2,, Refer to chart for the correct grinding stone Many
chains in use in the US,, today are Oregon® chains
so you may find your chain number in the Oregon®
column rather than the column under your chain saw
manufacturer,
3 When you have determined the correct grinding
stone for your chain from chart, assemble attach-
ment as shown in Figure 3,
If you use the _" dia (pink) stone, assembte both
spacers between the guide and the clamp.
rB]lf you use the ¾_"dia. (orange) stone, assemble
with only one spacer betweeh the guide and the
clamp
[_ If you use the _" alia (blue) stone, no spacers
are needed
PAGE 4
F}gure 2
Figure 3 SHARPENER ASSEMBLY
SCREWS
GUIDE
When using
!the 7/_ *° die,
sharpening
]stone(_nk),
assemble with
Ibolh spacers
between
guide and
clamp,,
[]
When using the %="
die, sharpening
itone (blue) no
spacers are needed.
(AS assembled at
factory.)
When using
He" dim,
sharpening
stone
(orange),
assemble with
one spacer
between
guide end
clamp,
CLAMP
IMPORTANT
Use of any accessories or attachments other
than those supplied by Sears may be hazardous
4 Securely mount the correct grinding stone in your
tool with approximately Y," of the shank exposed
between the chuck cap and thestone, Figure2 Using
the appropriate side (see column 2 of chart) of the
guide gauge furnished, check to see if the guide is
properly positioned with repect to the grinding stone,
see Figure 4. If it is not, use a screwdriver or the end
of the guide gauge to loosen the two guide mounting
screws just enough so the guide can be moved It has
elongated holes to allow for adjustment, Adjust the
guide with respect to the grinding stone using the
guide gauge and tighten the screws. If you should
find the elongated holes do not provide enough
adjustment, loosen the clamp knob and rotate the
clamp a quarter of the way around the nose of the
tool. Tighten the cJamp knob and make the adjust _
ment,
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Slzck end of g_uge can be uled
when top of gauge ts to be altgne(_
with top of Irene
PAGE 5
10_Tilt
Grinding Guide Depth
Stone Gauge Gauge Yell
Side Seffing or
No
CHAIN IDENTIFICATION CHART
7'
SherpenlngAngle=,Oregon_ Csdton Homet'lte McCulloch Poulan Sabre Stthl Windsor (Ref)
1,025 Yes 30='
..........' "D25 " Yes " 30°
Blue ' ,025 Yes 30"
Cat No • 025 Yes 30"
36581 1,025 NO 30"
1.025 NO 30°91SG
I ,025 Yes 30" 1gAP
025 Yes 30° 20AP KtC
1.025 Yes 30Q2lAP
2030 Yes 30=76LG
L2,030 Yes 30 ° 77LG
2.030 Yes 30_' 78LG
2i 030 Yes 35°28
I
2.030 Yes 35 =' 27
',' 2..............030 Yes 35'_ 28 r.....
2.025 Yes 30 =50LP B3LR
'_030 No 35 _, 50CP BtSE
2025 Yes 30 ° 51LP
030 No 35 _' 5tCP
Oral
Cat
365
2SAP SM250 t6 13M 50K
33LG 325
34LG .325
35LG .325
!,............ I ...... ......
91G 375N50 MM370 P100 .375
375C50 MP370 P101 350 50R ,375
_325
325 23M 50J .325
58J .325
.375
.375
B2S, E
,375
SM408 .404
SM403 P27 46M .404
43M .404
SPR400 .404
P50 50B 404
SPR408 404
F......
PM408 45C 585 ,404
Pink
Cat No
36583
025 Yes 30°52LP SPR403 485 .404
I
PM403 IP52 240 63B A04
SPM370G 335 .375
PM370G 18 33M 50A .375
,025 Yes 30_72LG
38C58
SPR378G 355
PM378G 48 35M
SPR373G 365
PM373G 36M
2 025 Yes 30 ° 73LP A2L
2_025 No 35 =73DP A2CE,S
2,025 Yes 30" 73LG
I 2 025 Yes 30 °75LP A3L
- 2 ........ 025 ..... NO 35 ° 75DP A3C.E,S
I T 30" 75La
" TOp of guide to be aligned with top of stone See Figure 4
375
375
58A ,375
375
.375
63A ,375
,375
SHARPENING CHAIN
IF YOUR SAW IS ELECTRIC, BE SURE IT IS
UNPLUGGED! IF GASOLINE POWERED, BE
SURE THE SWITCH IS OFF AND/OR THE
SPARK PLUG LEAD IS DISCONNECTED.
Set your saw on aflat solid surface so it wil! not slip
while you are sharpening the chain The chain ten-
sion should be adjusted as specified in the Chain
Saw Owners Manual,. If it is too loose, the teeth will
move, resulting in a poor sharpening job, The saw
should be positioned so that you are looking at the
side of the guide bar with the motor or engine to your
righ[ Cutter teeth on the near side of the chain are
sharpened, as shown in Figure 5. The guide should
be laid flat on the tooth with the proper index line
aligned by eye with the guide bar, See column 5 on
chart on page 6 for proper index line. Some chains
are sharpened with the grinding stone held horizon-
talty and some are sharpened with the stone tilted
slightly (10°)._ See column 4 of chart on page 6 and
Figure 7 for identification of cutter teeth and tilt
angle Two or three light strokes across the chain
are usually enough unless the cutters have been
damaged_ if the cutters have been severely damaged.
it may be necessary to take the chain to Sears Service
Department for machine grinding. Keeping the chain
saw in the same position, sharpen the teeth on the
far side of the c|_ain with the tool positioned, as
PAGE 6
SHARPEN CUTTER TEETH
ONLY _NOT THE
DEPTH GAUGE
35° LINE
GUIDE
ONE OF THESE LINES TO BE
PARALLEL WITH CHAIN
GUIDE BAR
SEE COLUMN 5
OF CHART
F_gure5
CHECK CHAIN TYPE(FIGURE 11) OR
COLUMN 4 OF CHART. FOR PROPER TILT
TO BE USED WHEN SHARPENING.
35°LINE
SHARPEN CUTTER TE£TH
ONLY -- NOT THE
DEPTH GAUGE
GUIDE
EDGE OR LINE TO
BE PARALLEL WITH CHAIN
GUIDE BAR. SEE COLUMN 5
OF CHART. (EDGE tS AT 35=)
CHECK CHAIN TYPE (FIGURE 11)
OR COLUMN 4 OF CHART FOR PROPER
TILT TO BE USED WHEN SHARPENING°
FigureS
GASOLINE POWERED, BE SURE THE SWITCH IS OFF AND/OR
THE SPARK PLUG LEAD IS DISCONNECTED,
shown in Figure 6, in this position, the angular edge
of the guide or other index fine should be aligned
with the guide bar,
When all of the teeth on the top of the bar have been
sharpened, advance the chain, using a glove or rag
to protect your hand, by pulling the chain toward the
end of the bar, Repeat this until all the teeth have
been sharpened., CAUTION: IT tS IMPORTANT TO
TRY TO SHARPEN ALL TEETH EQUALLY. UNEVEN
TEETH MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE
BAR AND A ROUGH CUT.
PAGE 7
CUTTER CONFIGURATION -- END VIEW
CHISEL MICRO CHISEL
THESE TWO SHAPES OF CUTTER TEETH ARE SHARPENED
WITH THE GRINDING STONE TILTED AS SHOWN_
10°
NEAR SIDE TOOTH
GRINDING STONE
SEMI CHISEL CHIPPER
&
MICRO BIT
THESE TWO SHAPES OF CUTTER TEETH ARE SHARPENED
WITH THE GRINDING STONE HELD HORIZONTAL.
NEAR SIDE TOOTH
-r
GRINDING STONE
FAR SiDE TOOTH
Figure i'
AFTER EVERY THIRD OR FOURTH SHARPENING, THE DEPTH GAUGES OF YOUR CHAIN SHOULD BE
CHECKED WITH YOUR SEAR'S DOUBLE ENDED DEPTH GAUGE FILE GUIDE (CATALOG NO. 32-36557) AND
FILED IF NECESSARY. ONE END OF GAUGE IS FOR .025 SETTINGS AND THE OTHER END IS FOR .030
SETTINGS. REFER TO THE CHART ON PAGE 6 FOR THE PROPER SETTING FOR YOUR CHAIN IF FILING
1S NECESSARY, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE SHOWN IN FIGURE 8
NOTE: FILE GUIDE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO.. 572.36577 SAW CHAIN SHARPENER,.
Depth Gauge Setting FIGURE 8
2. if depth gauge projeclJk
ttle It lard, 3, Round off Iro!! comer to
maintain odglnel ihepe.
PAGE 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
IF YOUR SAW DOES NOT CUT AS WELl. AS IT SHOULD AFTER SHARPENING OR tT DOES NOT CUT
STRAIGHT, YOU MAY HAVE A WORN OR DAMAGED GUIDE BAR, A WORN SPROCKET, OR DAMAGED
LINKS IN THE CHAIN THIS CAN BE CHECKED AND REPAIRED FOR YOU AT YOUR SEARS SERVICE
DEPARTMENT HOWEVER, BEFORE DOING THIS, CHECK FOR CUTTER PROBLEMS,
SHARPENING ERRORS_IF YOUR CUTTERS LOOK LIKE THESE, RE-SHARPEN THEM.
Top plate angle not 35 °
caused by holding
sharpener at wrong angle.
/
/
Hook in side plate--
caused by pressing
sharpener down too hard.
or holding sharpener too
low
\\\
Backslope in side plate--
caused by holding
sharpener too high Chain
won't feed properly; cutters
wear fast at heel
Most chain problems are caused by three things: Incorrect grinding, lack of lubrication, and loose chain tension.
Here are some of the most common signs to look for if your saw chain is not performing right
CONDITION
Hook in side plate cutting
edge
Blunt top plate cutting angle
Top plate angle less than
recommended
CAUSE
Sharpener held too low or
the stone was too small,
Sharpener hefd too high or
stone was tOO large
..........................J ........................................
Sharpener held at less than
recommended angle
Top plate angle more than Sharpener held at more than
recommended recommended angle
Excessive heel wear on
cutters and tie straps
Concave wear on bottom of
RESULT
Rough cutting Chain grabs.
Cutters dull quickly or won't
hold a cutting edge,
REMEDY
Sharpen cutters to
recommended angle, Check
stone size, Hold
sharpener correctly
Cutters cut slow Requires ...... Grind cutters to recom- ..........
extra pressure to cut Will
cause excessive wear on
bottom of chain parts
Stow cutting Requires extra
pressure to cut
mended angle Check stone
size Hold sharpener
correctly
Grind to recommended ..............................
angle
Cutting angle is very sharp. - Grind to recommended
but will dull fast Cutting
action rough and erratic
One or a combination of the Heel of cutter wears off
following: Blunt top ptate rapidly In cold weather
grinding,, Forcing dull chain cracks will appear
to cut, Forcing chain to cut
frozen wood. Low depth
gauges Lack of lubrication
Tight chain tension on hard-
angle
s,arpenu.ers ProPerlY'
Use plenty of lubrication.
Don't forcechain tocut Keep
cutters sharp
concave wear On bottom Of Use SPr0cket--n0se bar
cutters and connecting tie
straps nose bar Heavy undercutting
or boring with hard-nose bar. all parts Reduce amount of cutting
with nose or top of bar
PAGE 9
CUTTER PROBLEMS
What to do if chain cuts slow or won't hold its edge:
1+Remove chain from bar,
2+ Clean chain with solvent to remove pitch and resin,
3. Compare each cutter to these pictures,
tf your chain is not cutting cuts slowly, won't hold an edge, or it cuts crooked, your problem could be caused by
one or more of the fo owmg conditions:
CONDITION REMEDY
Severe damage on either side
of top and/or side plates
Light damage on cutting
edges of top and/or side
plates
Feathered top plate cutting
edge
Backslope on side plate
cutting edge.
CAUSE
Cutters hit or cut material
other than wood. (Possibly
dirt, rock or sand)
Cutters came in contact with
light abrasive material
Sharpener held tow or the
stone was too small
Sharpener held too high, or
the stone was too large
RESULT
Chain won't cut, Chain cuts
crooked if only one side has
damage to the cutters
Very slow cutting_if at arl
Have to force chain to cut
Poor stay-sharp Rapid
dulling Will cut fast for short
time+ then becomes dull
Cutters won't feed into wood
Slow cutting, Have to force
chain to cut Will cause
excessive bottom wear
Grind damaged area out of
all cutters If only one side
is damaged, grind it first,
Grind other side of cutter to
the same length Reset
depth gauges
Grind damaged area out of
all cutters
:Use proper size stone Hold
,sharpener correctly
•Sharpen cutters to recom+
mended angle Check stone
size Hold sharpener
correctly,
HANGER -,..,
STORAGE
Your Craftsman Saw Chain Sharpener includes a
hanger for+convenience and ease ofstorage as shown
in Figure 9,
PAGE 10