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operator's r

manual '

• Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

• Repair Parts

MODEL NO.

358.34021 -2.0/12"

358.34031 -2.0/14"RS.

z_WARNING:

.3arefully read and follow

Safety Rules, Precautions

and Operating Instruc-

tions. Failure to do so can

result in serious personal

injury.

SEAJ,_SI£RRF1"$MI:1N®l

2.0!12" 2.0f!4"P.S.

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAWS

THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.

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Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial.No. of

your saw. These numbers are located on the starting instructions

decal.

Model No. Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference°

Se___s, Roebuck and Co., Chicag(), IlL 60684 U.S.A.

66572 - 2 ._-26685 - 1 -26685 PRtNTED INU. S. A.

FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

(Excluding Bar & Chain) :_

For one year from date of purchase, Sears will repafr defects in material or workmanship in this elecldc chain saw st no ><:_

charge.

This warranty excludes bar & chain, which are expendable parts and become worn during normat use.

If this chain saw is used for commercial or rentaI purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from date of purchase. WAR RANTY _:_<_

SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED

STATES. -

This warranty gives you specific legal ++_ghts,and you may also have other rights which vary from stale to slate.

Sears,Roebuckand Co.,SearsTower,Dept. 698/731A, Chicago,iL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications ........................ ....... 2

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION ............... 3, 4 & 5

Know Your Chain Saw ........................ 6

Preparing Your Saw For Use ................... 7

A, Getting Ready ........................... 7

B. Power,Source and Extension Cord .......... 7

C. Attach'+,m,+g_:theBar and Chain ................ 8

D. Chain _Tension ............................ g

E. Bar ar_ Chain Oil ........................ g

Using Yours,Saw . . ........................... 10

A. Control Devices .......................... 10

B. Pro-Operation Checks .................... 10

C. Starting and Stopping the Saw, ............. 10

Uslng,the Power Sharp _System .............. 11

Types of "Cutting 13

A. Basic Cutting Technique ............. "..... t3

B. Tree Felting Techniques .................. 13

C. Bucking ............................... 15

D. Debranching and Pruning ................. 16

Maintenance "........ 17

A. Cleaning the Saw .......... ;; ............. 17

B. Guide Bar and Chain ........................ 17

C. Sprocket .............................. 19

D. Storage ............................... 20

E. Maintenance Accessories ................. 20

F. Trouble Shooting Cllart ................... 21

Parts List .................................. 22

Quick Reference Page ....................... 27

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

POWER SUPPLY

RATED CURRENT

MAXlMUM"'M_TOROUTPUT

SPROCKETIOR|VE ...........

CHAINiO_gon"

....G'UIOES_ - Lo._t_o'

OILER

CHA,%NSHARPENiNG'' :_

_zt (Z.O:t23 ;_S.34_ (_-o _4"P.SJ

'" 110_'2_)rolls AC 1t0-_20 Volts AC

50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz

,12 A,m,ps 12 Amps

....2,0 Horsepo wet _2.0 Horsepower

sToo,!_:,St_,pciut_:h, 6rool..s_ipcl_|c.

3,_Pi_ch, LowProfile 3/8 Pitct_, Low Profile,

Ch_omedCu_tms- Power Sharp= Chromed

Manual Manual &,.A.ulomati¢ ....

Manuai'- I Power Sharl_+_ System

Stub Handie

Power

Sharp _

Knob

(Model 358.34031, oni_

Lock.out Button

Td_ger

Low-KickbackChain

(xtr. Guard+ )

"Oil

indicator

Powe!Cord

Motor Housing

(Lo-_Ck+),

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Kickback Is a dangerous reaction that can lead to

ser[o us pe rso hal Injury, Do not rely only on the safety

devices provided with yoursaw. As achain saw user, you

must take special safety precautions to help keep your

cutting jobs free from accident or Injury,

KICKBACK WARNING

Kickback'can occur when the moving chain contacts

an objec,tat the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar

orwhen the wood closes inand pinches the saw chain

In the cut. Contact at the upperportlon of the tipof the

guidebarcan causethe chain to dig into the object and

stop 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 saw chain is pinched

along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be"

driven _apidiy backtoward the operator. Eitherofthesa

reactions can cause loss of saw control which can

result in serious persona/ injur_,

KICKBACK

"_ PATH

Figure I

AVOID

OBSTRUCT|ONS

CLEAR

WORKING AREA

Figure 2

"_"_,_ KEEP A FIRM GRIP

J _U_ . '\ WITH BOTH HANDS

\ _:.-- _ WITH LEFTTHUMB

NDL_:BAR

CORRECT GRIP INCORRECT GRIP

NEVER REVERSE

HAND POSITIONS

LEFT

RIGH

ANI

CORRECT POSITION

Figure 3

1. Recognize that kickback can happen, With abasic

understanding of kickback, you can reduce the ele-

ment of surprise which contributes to accidents.

2. Never let the moving chain contact any object at

the tip of the guide bar. Figure 1.

3. Keep the working area free from obstructions

such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,

stumps, etc, Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any

obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you

are cutting through a particular log or branch.

4. Keep your saw chain sharp _and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the

chance of kickback. Follow manufacturer's chain

sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check

tension,at-regular-intervals with the motor stopped,

neverwith the rnotorrunning. Make surethatbar clamp

nutsaresecurely tightenedafter tensioning thechain.

5: Begin and continue cutting only with the chain

moving at full speed. If the chain is moving at a

slower speed, there is greater chance for kickback

to occur.

6. Cut one log at a time.

7. Use extreme caution wheri reentering a previous

cut.

8. Do not attempt plunge cuts.

9. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could

€losea cut and pinch or fall into the chain.

10. Use the Reduced.Kickback Guide Bar and Low-

Kickback Chain speciffed for you r saw,

MAINTAIN CONTROL

1. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands

when the motor is running and don't let go. F3gure

3. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you

maintaincontrolof the saw;Keep the fingers of your

lefthand encirclingandyourleftthumb underthe front

handlebar.Keepyourrighth_ndcompletelyaroundthe

rear handle whether you are right handed=or left

handed. Keep your ]eft arm straightwith the elbow

locked.

2. Never reverse right and left hand positions. Fig-

ure3.

3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both

feet.

4. Stand stightly to the left side of the saw, to keep

yourbody from being Ina direct line with the cut-

ting chain, Figure 3.

5. Do not overreach. Youcould be drawn orthrownoff

balance and lose control of the saw.

6. Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to

maintain control of the saw above shouider height,

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

I!hWARNING

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can cause

serious Injury.

SNUG

FITTING

.AI.._- SAFETY HAT

HEARING PROTECTION

HEAVY DUTY GLOVES

3. Do not handle or operate achain saw when you

are fatigued, i11,or upset; or if you have taken

alcohol, drags or medication. Youmust be ingood

physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw

work is strenuous. If you have any condition that

might be aggravated by strenuou.swork, check with

your doctor before operating a Chainsaw.

Figure4

'KNOW YOUR SAW

i, Read yourOperator's Manual carefully until you

completely understand and can follow all safety

rules and operating Instructions before attempt-

ing to operate the unit.

2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who

•understand and follow the safety rules, precau-

tions, and operating instructions found in this

manual

PLANAHEAD

1, Wear personal protective gear.

Always use steel-toedsafety footwear

with non-slipsoles;snug-fiRingclothing

with reinforcedcuttingresistantinserts;

heavy-dutInon.slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuchas non-

fogging, ventedgogglesor face screen; an approved

safetyhard hat.andsoundbarriers--ear plugsormuf-

flerstoprotectyourhearing.Regu_r Usarsshouldhave

hearing checked regularlyas chain sawnoise may

damage hearing.

2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the

work area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10meters). Do not

allow other people or animats to be near the chain saw

when startingor operatingthe chain saw.

Do no attempt to use your saw during bad

weatherconditions suchasstrongwind, rain, snow,

etc., or at night.

Plan your sawing operetio ns carefully in advance.

Do notstart cutting until youhave aclear workarea,

secure footing,and if youare felling trees,aplanned

retreat Dath.

Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw

when not in use.

AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is

suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by

contacting aforeign object inthe wood, This resultsin

reversal of the chain forcebeing used to cut wood and

causesthe saw tomove in the oppositedirectionof chain

rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straightback

toward the operator.Pull-in pulls the saw away fromthe

operator.Eitherreactioncan resultin thelossofcontroland

possibleserious injury.

To avoid Pinch-Kickback:

1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions

that can cause materialtopinchthetopoforotherwise

stopthe chain.

2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.

3. Do not twist the saw asthe baris withdrawnfrom an

under-cutwhen bucking.

To avoid Pull-in:

I. Always begin cutting with the chain movlng at fuU

speed and the saw frame against the wood.

2; Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of

metal) to holdthe cut open.

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1. Do not operate achain saw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and

securely assembled.

2. Do not use the saw if the trigger switch does not

tumth e unit on and off pmpedy. Repairsto thetrig-

ger switch must be made by your Sears Service

Centero_

3. DO n0t'operate the saw from a ladder or in atree.

4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut

when:the motor is running.

5. Cut WOodonly, Do not use achain saw forany pur-

pose other than those described in this manual.

6. Make sure the chain will not make contaclwith

any object before starting the motor. Never try to

start the saw when the guide bar is in acut or kerf.

7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size

brushandsaplings. Slender material can catch the

saw chain and be wh!pped toward youor pullyouoff

balance.

8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb thatis

undertensiontoavoid beingstruckby the iimborsaw

when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

9. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light

pressure.only. Pressure on the saw atthe end of a

cut could cause toss of control when the cut is

completed.

10. Avoid body contact with the chain anytime the

saw is plugged into a power source. The chain will

continue to move for a short time after the trigger is

released.

3. Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly

lubricated.

4. Keep oil cap, screws and fasteners tight.

5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.

Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.

Check for alignment, binding,breakage, and mount-

ing of movingparts and any other condition thatmay

affectthe operation ofthe unit.Check guards andall

other parts to see if each will operate°properlyand

perform its intended function. Any partthat is dam-

aged should be pmpedy repaired or replaced by

using the_instructionsin this manual or by seeing

your Sears Service Center.

Becertain the saw chain stop s moving when the

trigger switch is released.

Make certain thatall hand tools are removed from

•the saw before connecting the saw to the power

source.

9. Never modifyyoursawinanyway. Useontyattach-

ments supplied orspecifically recommended by the

manufacturer.

O. Always replace the handguard immediately if it

becomes damaged, broken or otherwise

removed.

CARRY AND STORE

YOUR SAW SAFELY

1. Never carry your saw while climbing. Both hands

are needc-d ,vr _,,,_.,..m,,,,,g.

11.'Avotddangerous s_tuatlons. Do not m'..pose the

saw to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or

explosive locations.

-12. Unplugthepowerconnection whenthesawisnot

in use.

2. • 14=._ !, _d"

Carry the un,. ,.,,p.ugue , by the front handle,

finger offthe trigger switch, and with the guide

bar and chain to the rear.

3. Carry the saw with guide bar and chain covered

by the scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN

GOOD,WORKING ORDER

1. Unplug the saw before servicing or changing

accessories,

2. Have all chain saw service(other than the ser-

,#Ice described In the maintenance section of

this manual)performed by yourSeara Service 8.

Center.

Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in

any enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely,

cover the.bar and chain and properly secure toavoid

turnover or damage.

Drain oil tank before storing your saw for 30 or

more days,

Store In a dry area out of the reach of children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Notice:

Refer to the Cooe of Federa=r_egulat{ons,oection 1910,266(5); 25.1 of Amenu=. _.u=_=_ oL=_d=ruS_ ely Requ,re-

ments for Pulpwood Logging, ANSI 03.1:1978; and relevant state safety codes when using achain saw forlogging

purposes. •5

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

A, INTRODUCTION

•Yoursaw has been designed withsatetyin mind and

includes the following features as standard

equipment:

-- Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Lo-Kick _)

Low-KickbackChain (Xtra-GUARD")

Handguard

Z_ WARNING

Thefollowing features are included onyour saw to help

reduce the hazard of kickback, however, such features

wt!l 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 inserious personal injury.

B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

•-- Red,cad-Kickback Guide Bar,designedwithasmall

radiust;'pwhichreducesthesizeofthekickbackdanger

zone on the bar tip. F=gure5. A Reduced I_ckback

Guide Bar is one which has been demonstratedto

significantlyreduce the numberand seriousnessof

kickbackswhentestedin accordance withthe safety

i;eqUifementsforgasolinep<_weredct'_n sawsasset

by the American National Standards Institute,Inc.,

StandaPd8175.1- 1985.

Low-Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured

" 'depth gaugeandguardlinkwhichdeflectthe kickback

force and allow woodto graduallydde intothe cutter.

Figure 5, LowKickbackSaw Chainis chain whichhas

met the kickback performancerequirementsofANSI

B17_t (Safety Requirementsfor.Gasoline-Powered

ChainSaws)whentestedona mpresentath_sampteof

chain saws below3,8cubic inchdisplacementspeci.

fled in ANSI B175.1.(American NationalStandards

Institute,Inc.,StandardB175ol- 1985).

mHandguard, designedto reducethe chanceofyour!e_t..

handcontactingthechainifyour handslipsoffthefront

handlebar.

--Position of front and rear handlebars, designed

w_thdistance betv,_n handleswhichprovides better

balance and resistance if kickbackoccurs.

.... ::..... Z_WARNING

Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices

ortheirspeclfied replacements are properly Installed

and maintained according to the Instructions in this

manual. Do notuse anyothergutde barand chain com-

bination that Isnot equtvalentto the odglnai equipment

or not certified to comply with ANSI B175.1.Failure

to follow these Instructions can result In serious per-

sonal Injury.

_ _HG_UGE

•KICK_X

At.L •FORCE &_

s_t_l_r K_JUL

¢_LttI_E _U_R

M_T£RIAI_

Figure 5

C. DOUBLE INSULATION

Your Chain Saw is double insulated to help protect

against electric shock. Ad0ubfe insulatedtool is con-

structedthroughout withtwb separate "layers" ofelec-

trical insulation or one double thickness of insulation

.between the operator and the electrical system of the

tool

Tooisbuilt with this insulation system are notintended

to be grounded. As a result, the extensiOn cord used

withyoursawcan be plugged intoany conventional 120

volt electrical outlet without concern for maintaining a

ground connection.

Safety precautions must be observed when

operating any electrical tool. The double insulation

system only supplies added protection against injury

resulting from apossible electrical insulation failure

within the saw.

D. CARTON CONTENTS

After you unpack the carton:

i. Check the contents against the list below.

2: Examine the items for damage.

&NotifyyourSearsstoreimmediate/yifapartismiss-

ing or damaged,

NOTE:, A rattie-like noise in apowerhead with an

empty oil tank is anormal condition caused by the

filter moving against thewail of the tank.

KEY NO.

',_,,_.

CARTON CONTENTS: QTY.

Powerhead 1

Guide Bar 1

Scabbard 1

Chain !

Loose Parts Bag (Not Shown) I

Operator's Manual (Not Shown) 1

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE

A. GETTING READY

1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARE-

FULLY.YourOperator's Manual hasbeen developed

to helpyou prepare your saw for use and to unders-

tand itssafe operation: It is important that youread

:yourman ualcompletely to becomefamiliar withthe

unit before you begin assembly.

2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:

a. Protective Gloves.

b. V=Inch wrench or equivalent.

c. Screwdriver

d. Bar and Chain Lubricant (see page 9).

i,,,,,,,,,,,, _ ....

B. POWER SOURCE AND EXTENSION CORD

1.,POWER SOURCE

Use only an A.C. voltage supply identical to that

shown on thename plate_ofthe sawto power this

•.chain saw.

Z_WARNING

All electrical repairs to this saw, including housing,

switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosedand repaired by

your_Sears Service Center or nearest Sears store.

Failure to do so can cause the double Insulation

construction to become Ineffective andresuit in

serious personal injury,

2. EXTENSION CORD

a. The extension cord used to reach the power

source must be:

1.) Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor

use. The suffix, W-A, must be includedon the

cord label.

2.) Hemty enoughto oarryths current frem the

power source to the distance st which the

saw Is to be used. Otherwise, lossof power

and Dyerheating can occur causing damage

to lhe unit. Refer to Rgure 6for minimumwire

gauge recommendations.

3.) In good condition. Cord insulation must be

intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug

connectors must be undamaged.

_. Suitable extension cords are available at your

Sears Retail or Catalog Store.

I AMP7

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 F_.

120 16 14 12

A.W.G. A.W.G. A.W.G.

Figure 6

3. IMPORTANT POINTS

a._Seeurethe:toolcord to the extension cord as

shown in_FigureT to prevent diseonnection.

borDo not abuse cords. Never carry saw by the

power cord oryank it todisconnect.Keeptoolcord

and extensioncordaway fromheat, oil, and sharp

edges.

<:. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body con*

tact withany grounded conductor,such as metal

pipes and wire fences.

d. Avoid entanglement. Keep cords clear of

operator, saw chain, _nd branches at all times.

e. Avoiddangeroussituations, Donotexposethe

saw to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or

explosive locations.

LInspect extension cords before each use.

Replace before usingthe saw if damaged.

g. Inspect chain saw cord before each use. Donot

use the unit with a damaged cord, Take the unit

to aSears _ervice Center for repairs.

SECURE TOOL CORDTO

EXTEHS{ONCOP,[},

Figure7

_;AVE THES_ iNSTRUCTIONS

• Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback

Guide Barand aLow-Kickback Chain designed to

help reduce kickback.

• Always use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and

low-Kickback chain specified foryour particular

saw, when replacing these parts.

ICAUTION:J Wear protective gloves when hand-

ling oroperaUng your saw. The chain is sharp and

can cut you even when it is not moving!

=___WARNING

Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw

from the power source before installing a bar and/or

chain.

1. Remove the Bar Clamp Nuts & Bar Clamp

Housing.

2, "rum the Adjusting Screw counterclockwise to

•posit_onthe AdjustingPin nearlyas far as it will go

to the rear. Figure 8.

3. Place the Guide Bar onthe saw byfittingthe long

slotinthe Guide Bar overthe two mountingstuds,

Figure 9,

NOTE: Besurethe GuideBar ispositionedwiththe

round hole below the largeslot.

4. Hold chain with cutters facing as'shown in

Figure 10.

5. Place the chain around the sprocket and fit the

drive links intothe Guide Bar grooves-- firstthe

top and then the bottomgroove. Figure 11.

6. Slidethebarforwardandfittheadjustingpin into

the round hold in the Guide Bar.

7. Hold the Guide Bar againstthe saw frame and

install the Bar Clamp Housing. Figure 12.

8. Secure the BarClamp Housingwiththe BarClamp

Nutsfinger tighton/y.

NOT.E:The BarClamp Nuts must be slightly loose

for:the chain" tobe-tensioned propejrt_'......

9. FolTow Chain Tension Instructions on page 9.

D. CHAIN TENSION

TURN AOJfJST{NGSCREW_K_'_II '_

COUNT_RCLGCK_/9_ISE _

ADJUS_"ING PIN }iDLE EIARCLAMP NUTS

Figure 8

MOUNT G_]IDE BAR

ON THE MOUNTING

STUDS

Figure g

Ngute 10

SPROCKET AND

GUIDE BAR

Figure 11

SECUR_

BAR C_AMP NUT_

Figure 12

,,,,,, ,,,, j ,,,,,,,,u,,, i

•8

•Chain tenslonis very Important:

--A loose chain will wear the bar and itself.

•_A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are

cutting

L- A tight chain can damage the saw andlor break.

• Chain tension is correct when the chain:

_-; can be liffedabout 1t8" from the Guide Bar at a

point near the middle of the bar, and

wi!l move freely around the bar.

•The Bar Clamp Nuts must be loosened to propedy

tension the chain.

• The chain stretches during use, especial|y when

new. Check tension:

each time the saw is used

more frequently when the chain is new

_as the chain warms up to normal operating

temperature.

_- /t_WARNING

IAvoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw

Ifrom the power source before adjusting chain

Itension.

1, Hold the tip ofthe Guide Bar up and turn the Adjust-

ing Screw clockwisejustuntilthe chain does notsag

beneath the Guide Bar. Figure 13.

NOTE: Totighten tension, turn the adjusting screw

clockwise _ .Toloosentension, turn the adiust-

ing!screw counterclockwise _.

2. Check the tension byliftingthe chain from the Guide

Ba_"at the center of the bar. Figure 14.

3: C_ntinueturning the AdjustingScrew until the ten-

sion is correct,

4, Hold the tipof the Guide Bar upand tighten the Bar

Clamp Nuts with awrench.

5. Recheck tension.

AOJUSTING

TURN TUR_

TO T_HTIEN TO LOOSEN

TENSION TF3415_ON

Figure 13

Figure 14

Ell BAR AND CHAIN OIL

• The guide bar and cutting chain require con-

tinuous lubrication in order to remain in

operating condition.

--Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and

chain.

--Too little oil will cause overheating shown

by smoke coming from the chain and/or

discoloration of the guide bar raits.

e_0se Sears Bar and Chain Lubricant #71-

36554 to fill the oil tank. Clean SAE 30W oil

may also be.used. Never use waste oil for this

,purpose.

1. IMPORTANT POINTS

a.;Fill the oil tank every time you use the saw.

b. Wipe off surfaces before filling with oil to

avoid sawdust or debris accidently falling

into the tank and causing damage.

c. Use a funnel to fill the tank and wipe up all

spills. Do not use the saw until it is wiped

clean an_3is completely dry fr_omspil+iedoil.

.d, Reptace the oil c=,p securely to ensure

proper operation of the oiler.

e, Check the oil level indicator frequently

during use. Locate the indicator in the saw

frame just betow and behind the front han-

dle. Figure 10. If oil is not visible in the slot

when saw is upright on a level surface, the

tank requires filling,

_fJ,_bet-.saw stand unplugged for 15 minutes

before stodng. It is normal for asmall

amount of oil to drip off the bar and chain

when the saw is not in use. The excess oil

should be wiped from the saw before stor-

ing.

2. USING THE MANUAL OILER

(Model 358.34021)

Model 358.34021 is equipped with an oiler ac-

tivator which manually suppfies oil to the bar and

chain,

The oiler activator must be used regularly and

oftenenough to maintain a thin filmof oil on the

-barand chain w'nile the sawis cutting, Itis recom-

msnded that the oileractivater be operatedsix (6)

times a minute and held for approximately th me

(3) seconds each time itis pressed.

a. Operate the offer by pressing down on the

oiler activator with your right thumb. Figure

10.

b. Be sure that you continue to grip handles

firmly while using the oiter activator.

USING THE AUTOMATIC OILER

(Model 358.34031)

Model 358.34031 is equipped with an automatic

and manual oiler. The automatic oiler supplies

lubrication to the bar and chain at all times.

The manual oiler can be used to prime or sup-

plement the automatic oiler, it may be neces-

saw to prime the automatic oiler when the saw

is new, after the oil tank has been emptied, or

after a storage period.

a. Operate the manual oiler by pressing down

on the oiler activator with your right thumb.

Figure 10.

b. Be sure that you continue to grip handles

firmiy while using the oiler activator.

c. Prime the oiler by holding clown the button

for about 3-seconds with the sawrunning,

d. Supplement the automatic oiler:

--dudng a long letting cut.

--when cutting a tree or log which is

greater in diameter than the guide bar.

_anytime an additional supply of oil is

desired.

OlLERf

AC 1"1VATO R

.... Figure 10 9

USING YOUR SAW

A. CONTROL DEVICES

Understanding the control devices on your saw [s

an Important part of learning how to properly and

safely operate the unit. Figure 16.

OIL

FRONT HANDLE ACTWATOR LOCKOUT

BUTTON

TRIGGER

,,,,,i =ll

Figure 16

REAR

HANDLE

The Trigger Switch startsor stops the motor and is

located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is

designed to be used with the Lockout Button.

2. TheLockout Button isacontrolfeature designed to

prevent the motor from being acefdently started.

When the rear handle isgdpped in anormal cutting

position,the LockoutButtoncan be pushed inby the

thumb permitting the index finger to squeeze the

Trigger. It is notnecessary to maintain pressure on

the Lockout button once the Trigger has been

engaged.

3. The Front and Rear handles _'e the supports which

allowyoutogripthesawin the normalcuttingposition.

Yourgrip on the handles,is most important because

proper gdpgivesyoumaxfmumabilitytocontrolthesaw

for safe operation,See page3 Figure3for propergrip.

_._._,.

B. PRE=OPERATION CHECKS

Before operating your unit always:

1..-Check over safety rules and precautions in

this manual. Make certain you completely

understand and follow each one.

2. ,,-Checkpersonal protective gear, Always use eye,

hearing,and head ptotectfondevices;safetyfootwear,

protectivegloves,and snug titling clothfng.

3. _-'Check the work area. Keep children,

bystanders,andanimals a safedistance awayfrom

the work area when starting or operatingthe saw.

-- aminimumof3Ofeet(10 meters).

|. ,.-Check weather conditions. Do not use your

saw in bad weather, such as strong wind, rain,

snow, etc., or at night.

5. _-Check the unit for loose bolts, nuts or fit-

tings. Tighten, repair, or replace parts as

necessary.

6. -P,, Check tool cord and extension cord. In-

spect all wire insulation w{thcare. Oo not operate

with cracked or deteriorated insulation. Take the

saw to your Sears Service Cente r for all electrical

repairs.

7. ,.-Check the saw chain. The chain should be

sharp and at the correct tension.

8. ,,-Check the oil tank. The tank should be filled

each time the saw is used.

9. ,.-Check the handles.Handles should be dry

and free of _i!

C. STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW

.1. Connect the saw to a proper electric, power

source.

2. Start the saw by pushing the LOckout Button

with your right thumb and squeezing the Trig-

ger Switch with your right index finger.

NOTE: it is not necessary to continue pressing

the Lockout Button once the Trigger Switch

can be operated.

3. Stop the saw by re_easlng the Trigger Switch,

4, Unplug the connection to the power source.

!CAUTION:J Damage to the tdgger switch can

occur if the switch is turned on and off while the

saw Is cutting: Operate the tdggerwith firm and

decisive action. The saw must be running at full

-speedbefore starting the cut and turned off only

afterleavingthe material to avoid damage.

USING THE POWER SHARP ®SYSTEM

(MODEL 358.34031 )

Model 358.34031 is equipped with a Power Sharp® Sys-

tem that will perform approximately 80% of the sharpening

necessary for the saw chain. The Power Sharp® System

uses a built-in gdnding stone to sharpen the cutter top

plates:_.nd set depth gauges. As the built-in sharpener is

used, the cutter side plates gradually wilt be altered_ About

every:3rd to 5th time the Power Sharp® System is used,

hand filing is required to correct the cutterside platesand

depth • gauges.

jCAUTION:JAIways wear gloves when handling

the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut

you easily, even when it is not moving.

•_Sharpen the saw chain when:

--wood chips become small and powdery.

Wood chips made by the chain should be

about the size of the teeth of the chain.

--saw cuts to one side.

--saw has to be forced through the cut.

• Replace the sharpening Stone when a new

Power Sharp '_chain is installed. The sharpen-

ing stone will wear to the shape of the worn chain

and will cause excessive wear to a new chain if not

replaced. Replacement Power Sharp,_ Chain.

Stock No. 71-3618, comes supplied with a Shar-

pening Stone Replacement, Refer to replacement

instrucUons in thissection.

• Remove the sharpening stone if a standard or

conventional, chisel-type chain is substituted

'for the P0wer Sharp '-_Chain. See instructions for

removing the sharpening Stone below, Use as re-

placement chain Stock No. 71-3623. Follow stan-

dard chain,sharpening instructions,page 18.

A. AUTOMATIC SHARPENING

1. Disconnect the saw from the Dower source.

2._Pt'ace the saw on asolid, flat surface and

make sure that the chain will not contact any

object.

3. Adjust the chain for proper tension. Refer to

Chain Tension, page 9.

NOTE: The Power Sharp ® System will not

sharpen correctly unless the chain is property

tensioned.

4. Connect the power cord and run saw during

steps "5", "6", and "7".

SPARKS ARE SEEN HERE

pOWER SHARP® KNOB

•Figure !?

, ,,,L,

Turn the Power Sharp ®Knob clockwise, one

click at a time, whilepushing down on the

knob. Figure 17.

NOTE: Sparks should be visible on top of the

chain as thechain comes out of the bar clamp

a_'ea.

Release knob and turn 1 or 2 more clicks.

Depress knob for 8-10 seconds and release.

Disconnect saw and inspect cutters.

NOTE: A propedy sharpened cutter will show

grinding marks across its entire width. Figure

18. if cutters do not appear to be sharpened,

repeat step "7" for another 5-10 seconds.

GRINDING MARKS

TOP VIEW OF CUTTER

F{gure 4.8

_w r=AP=_ r =L|NI,t MHequiredafter every 3rdto 5th

time thePowerSharp® Systemis usedto correctthe

side l_latesand depth gauges.

NOTE: If abrasive materials such as rocks, nails,

sand, or.dirt are contacted by the chain, the side

plates should be checked more often. Damage

to the cutters caused by abrasive materials

usually results in discoloration spots where the

chrome has been Worn away. Side plates should

be filed until these spots are removed.

Items Required: Gloves, 5!32" round file, File

holder, flat file, screwdriver, Vise.

1. Disconnect your saw from the power source.

2. Adjust the chain for proper tension, page 7.

3.'Clamp the bar in a vise to hold the chain

steady. Do not clamp the chain.

4. Support file holder with 5/32" round file on

cutter top plate and depth gauge. Figure 19.

NOTE: Work at the midpoint of the bar, mov-

ing the chain forward with the slotted end of

a screwdriver as each side plate is filed.

5. HoJd.{he file holder feve!iwith the 22° guide

mark:parallel to guide bar. Figure 20.

6. File_.,{rom inside toward outside of cutter in

one direction only -- 2or 3 strokes per side

plate should be enough Figure 20.

NOTE: Avoid hitting the top edge of the cut.

ters when filing the side plate.

.:T.:Maintain a 1/32" side plate projection. Figure

21.

8. Ble.depth gauges according to instractions on

page l&

suPPoRT FLATSiDE ................ -

OF FILE HOLDER

ONTOP OF _-X_ i ROUND FILE

DEPTHGAUGE

TOP PLATE- ,/_

SIDE PLATE "_

Figure 19

CENTER OF

THEGUIDE

BAR

Figure 20

S!DE

PLATE is StDE PLATE

\ --_ L<---11._P,, , ':pROJECTION

.... 1132"

Figure 21

C. IMPORTANT POINTS

1. Check the contact between the stone and

chain before advancing the Power Sharp •

Knob. If stone is contactin.g the chain, the

chain can be sharpened without advancing 4.

the knob.

2, Do not advance the Power Sharp® Knob

more than one or two clicks at any one

sharpening. Otherwise, excessive wear to 5,

the chain and sharpening stone can occur.

.3. No_re. the flow of =.sparks visi.b!e during 6.

automatic sharpening:

-.Ai,_ight flow of sparks indicates proper

sharpening.

--A heavyflow of sparks or no sparks in-

dicates improper sharpening.

Keep all cutters the same length, The aide

plates should always be kept approximately

t/32 of an inch longer than the top plate.

Figure 21.

Preserve the origina! cutter angles carefully

and uniformly,

Avoid hand filing into the bottom.of the top

plates.,Keep guide lines on file guide aligned

with the chain and guide bar.

D. REPLACING OR REMOVING

THE SHARPENING STONE

-12

1. Remove the two Bar Clamp Nuts and Bar

Clamp Housing.

2. Remove the two screws holding the Slone

and Carrier Assembly on the saw. Figure 22.

3. Unscrew Knob as shown in Figure 22.

4. Remove Clicker Ring and Spring.

5. Discard old assembly.

6. Install your Clicker Ring, Spring; and Power

Sharp ® Knob into new Stone and Carrier

Assembly.

7. install entire assembly on your saw with the

two screws.

8. Reinstall BarClampHousingandBarClampNuts.

9. Place stone in the operating position by turn-

ing the Power Sha_p_Knobcounterclockwise

,_ until it stops. .--

SPRING STONE AND

CARRIER

ASSEMBLY

TYPES OF CUTTING

A. BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE

1. IMPORTANT POINTS

a. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, prastics,

masonry, non-wood, building materials; etc.

b. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

object. Inspectthe unit and repairorreplace parts

as necesary.

c_:Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

small amount of dirt will quickly dull achain and

_tbus,increase the possibility of kickback.

Z_ KICKBACK WARNING

Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts

anobjectatthe upperportionofthetip oftheguidebar

orwhen the wood closesin and pinches the saw chain

inthe cut. Contact at the upper portion of the b'pof the

guidebarcan cause the chain to dig into the object and

stop the chain for an instant. The result isa lightning

fast, re_erae reaction which kicks the guide bar upand

back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched

along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be

ddvenrapidlybacktowardthe operator. Either of these

BEGIN CUTT[NG WITH THE SAW

FRAME UP AGAINST THE LOG.

Figure 23

FCAU'I'ION;J Do not stall the chain'in the cut. This

will overheat the motor and cause damage.

3. PROCEDURE

Practice.cutting a few small logs usingthe following

technique,to get the."feel'" of using your sa_wbefore

you begin amajor sawing operation

a. Assume the proper cutting stance described in

•reactions can cause loss of saw control which can

result in serious petsonal injury.

2. UNDERSTAND REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch,Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain

Is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught,

or by contacting a foreign object In the wood. This

results in areversat of the chain force used to cut

wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite

direction ofchain rotation.Either reaction can result

the section,Special Safety Section:'page 3,-firm

gdp- on front :and rear handles, weight evenly

batanced on both:feet, and body stightly to the left

side of the saw.

b. Make sure the extension cord is completly

away from the saw and your body so the cord •

cannot be cut or become wrapped around your

feet or legs

c. Press the trigger to start the chain moving

before beginning the Cut

in loss ofcontroland possibleserious personalinjury.

, Pinch-Kickback;

occurswhen the chain, ontopof the bar,issud.

deniy stopped when the topof the bar is used

d. Begin-cutting with the saw frame up against

the log. Figure23.

e. Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light

downward pressure. Ifyouforce the cut,damage

to the bar, chain or motor can result.

for cutting.

--ddves the saw straightback towardthe operator.

occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar

is suddenly stopped

_pults thesaw forward.

f. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of

the cJ.'t to _void losing contro!when t,he cut is

complete.

g. Release the trigger sw_tch as soon as the cut

Is €ompleted.

h. Unplug the unit after each cutting operation.

B. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

I_:PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION CAREFULLY

tNADVANCE

a, Clear the work area. You need a clear area aJf

around the tree where you can have secure

footing.

b. Study the natural conditions that can cause

the tree to fall In a particular direction,

1.)The WIND direction and speed

2o)The LEAN of the tree

3.)WEIGHTED withBRANCHES on one side

4.)Surrounding TREES and OBSTACLES

c. Look for decay and tot. If the trunk is rotted, it

could snap and fall toward the operator,

d. Check for broken or dead branches whichcould

fall on you while cutting.

e. Make sure thereis enough room for thetree to

fall. Maintaining adistance of 2Vz tree lenghts

from the nearest person or other objects. Motor

noise may drown out warning call.

f. Removedtrt, stones, loosebark, nails, staples,

and wire from the tree where cuts are to be

made.

g. Plan to stand on the up-hill side when cutting

on a slope.

•h, Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and

diagonal to the lin e of fall, Figure 24. 13

a. Ify0iJ know the direction of fall:

1.) Make asingle felling cut on the side away

from the direction of fall.

2.) Cut alt the way through.

3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away

quickly on your planned retreat path.

b. If you are not sure which way the tree will fall,

use the notch method described for felling

large trees.

L_,WARNING

Do not cut a tree in any manner that would en-

danger people, cause property damage, or strike

a utility line. Notify the utility company im-

mediately if a tree makes any contact with a utility

line. _

.FELLING LARGE TREES-- 6" DIAMETER

OR MORE

The _notch method is used to cut large trees. A

notcl_!:_scut on the sideofthe tree in the desired

direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the

opp0_ite side of the tree, the tree will tend to fag

intotildenotch.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, re*

move before making the notch. Cut into the but-

tresses vertically, then horizontally. Figure 25.

a. Make the notch cut. Figure 26.

1.) Cut the bottom of the notch first, through

1!3 of the diameter of the tree.

2.) Complete the notch by making the slant

cut.

3.) Remove the notchofwood.

b. Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the

notch about 2" higher than the bottom of the

notch.

c. Leave enough uncutwood between the felling

cut and the notch to form a hinge. Figure 27.

NOTE.."The hLnge heJps.tokeep t,hetree from

twistingand falling in the wrongdirection.

•d. Usea wedge if there is ar,ychance that the

tree will not fall in the desired direction.

• j

OFFALL "_-j:J

,_, 45

F{gure 24 Figure 25

CLOSING

HINGE HOLDS THE TREE ON STUMI_

_o CO.TROLST_E_J..

Figure26 . Figure27

.!_WARNING

Stay on the uphill s{de of the terrain to avoid the

tree rolling or sliding downhill,after it is felled.

NOTE: Before the felling cut is complete, drive

wedges to open up the cut when necessary to

controlthe-directionof fa!l, Use wood, plasticor

light alloy wedges but never steel or iron, to

avoid kickback and Chaindamage.

e. Be atert for signs that the tree is ready to falt:

1.) cracking sounds

2.) widening of the felting cut

3.) movement inthe upper branches.

f. As the tree starts to fa_l, stop the saw; put it

down, and get away.quickly on your planned

retreat path.

g. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen

trees that may be poorly supported. When a

b_eedoesn't fat{compieteiy, set the saw aside

and pull down the tree with acable winch,

block and tackle or tractor. Do not cut it down

with your saw to avoid injuq/.

DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS

Checkthe wind.

Don'tcutdownwind. fCheck the tean.

O0n't cut on lean side,

Check the balance.

Don'tcutonweightedside,

C. BUCKING

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen

tree to the desired log size.

1. IMPORTANT POINTS

a. Cut only one log ata time.

b. Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp

pieces of wood could be flung toward the

operator.

c. Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log while cut-

ting andnever hold the log withyour leg orfoot.

d. Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs and

roots are tangledsuch as in a blown down

area, Drag the logs intoa clear area before cut-

ting by pulling out exposed and cleared logs

first.

e. Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way

through thelog and finish with a 2/3 cut on

the opposite side. As the log is being cut, it

will tend to bend. The saw can become

pinched or hung in the log if you make the first

cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

f. 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 onthe log. Figure28.

ISTCUTPRESSURESIDE

2ND CUT

.---+

Figure28

OVERCUT

UNDERCUT

Figure 29

2. TYPESOFCUTTING USED(Figure29)

Ow_-cutting - begin on the top side of the log

with the bottom of the saw against the log;

-exertlightpressuredownward.

Undercutting - begin on the under side of the tog

with the top of the saw against the fog; exert light

pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw

will tend topush bac k at you, Be prepared for this

reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain con-

troL

ii" 1

Never turn the saw upside down to undercut. The

saw cannot be controlled In this position,

Figu re 30

.Z._WARNING

If saw becomes ptnched or hung in alog, don't try to

fome it out. Youcould lose control of the saw resulting

in pensonal injury andlor damage to the saw, Stop the

saw and drive awedge of plastic or wood Into the cut

I untltsawc_nberemovedeasii¥- Figure24. Restartthe

Isaw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal

•lwedge to avoid klckbackand chain damage,

3, BUCKING_WITHOUTA SUPPORT

a. Overculwitha t/3diametercut.

b. Roll log ove_ and finish with an overcut.

Figure 31

2ND CUT IST CUT

1ST 2ND 1ST

CUT CUT CUT

Figure 32 15

SUPPORT (Fig ure 31):

a. In area A:

1.) Undercut ; 13of the way through the log.

2.) Finish with an overcut.

b. Inarea B:

t,) Overcut, 1/3 of the way through the log.

2.) Finish with an undercut.

BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 32):

a. In area A:

1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way throughthe log.

2.) Finishwithan overcut.

b. in area B:

1.) Overcut 1/3of the way throughthe log.

2.) Finish withan undercut.

/_.kWAHNIN_

DO not stand on the log being cut. The cut potion t

will roll down hill. I

USECOMMONSENSE MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING

D. DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING

•W0rk!sfowly, keeping, both hands on the saw

wit.ha firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-

ance_

oWatch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution

when cutting small size limbs. Slender material

may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward

you or pullyouoffbalance.

=Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches

that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting

to avoid being struckby the branch orthe saw when

the tension inthe woodfibers is released.

• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear bran-

ches out ofthe way to avoid trippingover them.

_WARNING

Never climb into a tr_e to debranch or prune. Do not

stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position

which can cause you to lose control of the saw.

1. DEBRANCHING

a. Always debranch a tree after it Is cut down,

.,0nly{hen can debranching be done safelyand

.... :properly.

b.Leave the larger lower limbs to support the

:tree as you work,

c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work

towards the top, cutting branches and limbs.

Remove small limbs with one cut. Figure33,

d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch youare cutting.

e. Remove larger, supporting branches with

the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in

the bucking section.

1.) Start with an overcut

2.) Finish with an overcut

f. Always use an overcut to cut small and freely

hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause

limbs to falt and pinch the saw.

2. PRUNING

a_ Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or

below. Do not cutif branches are higher than

your shoulder. Get a professional to do the

job.

b. Refer to Figure 34 for pruning tech-

nique.

1.) Undercut 1/3 of theway through the limb

near the trunk of the tree.

2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the

trunk.

3.) Keep out of the way of theialting limb.

4.) Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the

tree.

Z_WARNING

Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not atiow

the moving chain tocontact any other branches or

objects at the nose of the guide bar when debranch-

Ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in

serious personal Injury,

REMOVE SMALLLIMBS

FWiTH ONE

CUT

Figure33

luJ,

i/.27" _'//"

[_t__{I Ill " SECONDPRUNINGCUT

1, THIRD ¥_ ..

PRUN|NG _!_#

RRST PRUNINGCUT

•Figure34

MAINTENANCE

A good maintenance program of regular inspec-

tion and care will increase the service life and

help to maintain the safety and performance of

your saw.

Z_WARNING

All electrical repairs to this saw, including] hous-

ing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and

repairedby your Sears Service Center or nearest

Sears store. Failure to do so can cause the

double insulation construction to become inef-

fective and result in serious personal injury.

Inspect all wire insulation carefully before each

period of use. Donot operate or try to repai r the

.saw if wire insulation Js cracked or deteriorat.

cal.Take the unit to your Sears Service Center

for repair.

Check the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts, and

fittings daily when the saw is in use. Loose

fasteners_ca,qcause an unsafe condition as wetl

as damage to your saw. Tighten,. repair, or .......

replace as necessary.

I , Z_WARNING -]

Avoidacmdental starting, Alwaysunplugthe sawfrom|

the power source befor_ cleaning or performing any]

maintenance to the saw or when not in use. |

•Check and retighten screws holding front han-

dle at least once for every five (5) hours of opera-

tion. Make sure the handguard i's securely

clamped between the front handle and housing

after tightening screws. Figure35.

CHECK HANDLEBAR

SCREWSFREQUENTLY

A. CLEANING THE SAW

Clean and inspect the saw after each day of use.

1. Remove the bar and chain from the saw.

NOTF_: A/ways c/ean the Guide Bar and

Chain when the chain is sharpened.

2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a

vacuum cleaner to clean debris and sawdust

from the air inlet and exhaust slots on hous-

ing. F3gure36.

3. Wipe saw clean with rags. Make sure there is

•no.oil.film on the handles or saw housing.

CLEAN AIR INLET

AND EXHAUST

SLOTS .

!CAUTION:I Do not use water, gasoline,

kerosene or any type of cleaning fluid to clean

the :housing. Moisture can. :cause. short cir-

cuits. Hydrocarbons will attack and dete-

riorate the housing.

4. Remove all sawdust and oil from the drive

sprocket and bar-mounting pad area of the

saw. Figure37.

Figure36 Fig ure 37

B, GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN

• increase the service life of your Guide Bar and

Chain by:,

--Using the saw properly and as recom-

mended in this manual.

--Maintaining the correct Chai n Tension,

page 9,

--Proper lubrication, page 9.

--Regular maintenance as described in this

section.

• Remove the Guide Bar from the saw for all

maintenance.

lingthechain;Thechaincanbesharpenough to

cut you even though it may be too dull to cut

wood.

1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE

•Sharpen the chain when:

Wood chips are small and powdery, Wood

c_ips made by the saw chain should be

about the size of the teeth of the chain.

-- Saw has to be forced through the cut.

-- Saw cuts to one side.

a. CLEAN TREE SAP FROM THE CHAIN

BEFORE IT IS SHARPENED:

1.) Soak chain in apetroleum based solvent

or a detergent and water solution

2.) Dry chain thoroughly,

3.) Immersethecleanchalnin tightoiluntiloil

seeps into the rivet holes,

NOTE: Do notrun achain which has been

cleaned without lubricating it first.

b, SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS

Items required:

Gloves Depth Gauge Tool

5/32" file Screwdriver

6" file holder Vise

Rat file

5.) Sharpen cutters.

a.) Support the square rod onthe file holder

(with 5/32" round file) on cutter top plate.

Figure 38.

b.) Holdthe fileholderleveiwiththe30o guide

mark paralle! to the center of the chain.

Figure 39.

c.) File from inside toward outside of cutter,

straightacross, on forwardstrokeonly.Use

2or 3 strokesper cutting edge. Figure 39.

d.) Keep all cutters the same length. Figure

40.

e.) File enough to removeanydamage to cut-

ting edge (side&top plate)ofcutter.Figure

40.

f,) File91SGchaintomeetspecificationsshown

in Figure 41,

/_WARNING

Maintain the proper hook angle according to the

manufacturer's specification for the chain you are

Using. Too much hook angle will lncrese the chance of

kickbeck which can result In serious personal Injury,

Figures 41 and 43.

6.) Correct Depth Gauges

a.) Place depth gauge tool (Catalog No.

71.36557) over each cutter depth gauge.

Figure 42,

•b.) File level withthe flat fife if depth gauge is

higher than the depth gauge toot.

c.) Maintain rounded front corner of depth

gauge with afiat file. Figure 42 &43.

NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge

should be flat with the front half rounded

off with a flat file,

OF FILE HOLDER

ON TOP OF CUTTER

-___OUN D FILE

DEPTH

GAUGE

T?_P"'-

PLATE !_b

SIDE PLATE

Figure 38

KEEP 30 °MARK

PARALLEL TO L_K..//'/

THE CENTER OF 30°///

THE GUIDE BAR_/

Figure39

CUTTERS

SAME t.ENGTif REMOVE DAMAGE

SIDE PLATE TOP PLATE

Figure40

JFigure 41

iAUGE TOOL

DEPTH GAUGE

Fiaum 42

HOOK TOO MUCH SQUARED [

ANGLE HOOK ANGLE_, OFFCORNER _

*......... 0;Z,_ . ---- |

Figure43

Z_WARNING I

Depth gauge tool ts mqutred to Insure proper depth

gauge. RIIng the depth gauge too deep will Increase

the chance of kickback which can result In serious

personal Injury.

C. CHAIN REPLACEMENT

1.) Replace the chain when cutters or links

break.

2.) See your Sears Service Centerto replace

and sharpen individual cutters to match

your chain.

3.) Always replace aworn sprocket when

installing a new chain to avoid excessive

wear to the chain.

2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

•Conditions which can require guide bar

maintenance:

saw.cuts to one side

saw has to be forced through a cut

inadequate supplyof oiltobar and chain.

,, Check the condition of the guide bar each

time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide

REMOVESAWDUST " _ ""'_

FROM GUIDE BAR GROOV_j_/"

Figure 44

C. SPROCKET

•Clean the sprocket and surrounding area

daily during heavy use of the saw.

•Inspect the sprocket regularly for wear. A

worn sprocket will cause the chain to run er-

•ratically and will shorten the life of the bar

and chain, Figure46o

• Replace the sprocket whenever a new chain

iS_installed. The sprocket matches the pitch

of the chain. If both the chain and sprocket

are replaced at the same time, they will wear

together. A worn sprocket will be out of pitch

with the new chain and thereby can cause un-

necessary wear.

WEAR IS

' g re46

bar will damage the chainan dmake cutting

more difficult,

Replace the guide bar when:

-- the inside groove of the guide bar rails is

worn,

the guide bar is bent or cracked.

Remove the guide bar to service.

Clean oil holes at least once for each

five hours of operation.

Remove sawdust from the guide bar

groove periodically with a putty knife or

a w_re. Figure44.

d. Remove burrs by filing the side edges

of the guide bar grodves square with a

fiat file. Figure45.

e. Restore square edges to an uneven rail

,top by fiiing with a flat file. F_gure45 .

GUIDE BAR WORN GROOVES FILE EDGES

GROOVE SQUARE

Figure 45

Items required:

Pliers

7116"or adjustable wrench

1/2_wrench, or equivalent

a. Remove the bare|amp nuts andthe bar clamp

.housing:

b. Grasp_the sprocket with pliers as shown in

Figure 47,

c. Remove the outer nutfrom the end of the shaft

with a 7116"or adjustable wrench.

d, Slide washer from shaft. Figure48.

e. Slide sprocket off the shaft.

f. Reverse procedure to instal{ sprocket.

g. Tighten the end nut securely with a 7116"or

• adjustable wrench while holding sprocket with

pliers.

GRASP THRUST WASHER WITH PLIERS

BEVELEDWASHERCURVES

"_ .4_. AWAY FROM POWERHEAD

POWERHEAD

Flgure 47 Figure 48

D. STORAGE

When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days

always:

1. Drain oil tank.

2. Remove, clean, and dry the bar and chain,

3. S tqre.the chain in a container fitted with oil to

prevent rust.

4. Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of

the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth, or

plastic.

5. Wipe off the outside, surfaces of the unit.

6. Store the. saw in adr_y place out of the reach

of children,

E, MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES

Available th rough yournearest Sears Store, Catalog Sales Office,orService Center, but may not be furnished

with you_ saw.

Key Part

No, No. Catalog No.

1 55004 71-36524

2 55046 71-36565

3-- 71-36557

m m 71-36554

451192 71-3623

-- 51t16X 71-3618

m 44245 71-36365

44244 71-36462

Description

File (5/32" dia.) Twin pack

File Guide

Depth Gauge Tool

Bar and Chain Lubricant

Xtra GUARD "-Chain 35834021

Power Sharp" Chain 35824031

Lo-Kick': Guide Bar- 14" -35834031

Lo-Kick-*Guide Bar - t2" - 35834021

F. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Read and follow all safety rules and precautions{pages 3, 4and 5)before servicing your saw.

TROUBLE

Oil inadequate for bar

and chain lubrication

Chain does,not move

when trigger switch is

engaged.

Chain clatters or cuts

roughly

Chain stops within the

cut

Chain cutsat an angle

CAUSE

1, Oil tank empty,

2. Oil pump clogged.

3. Guide bar 0il hole blocked.

1. Chain tension too tight.

2. Guide bar rails pinched.

3. Clutchslipping(2.0 HP models

only)

4. Trigger Switch failure.

I. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters dull, improperly sharp-

ened; depth gauges too high.

3. Sprocket worn.

4. Chain wear due to contactW:ith

dirt, sand, or frozen wood.

5. Cutters damaged'after striking

foreign material,

1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat.

2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails

uneven.

1. Gutters damaged on one side.

2. Chain dull on one side,

3. G_,_de bar.bent, or worn°

REMEDY

1. Filloil tank, page 8.

2. Contact Sears Service Center.

3. Remove bar and clean, page 6 & t9.

1. See Chain Tension, page 7.

2. Repairorreplace, page6& 19.

3. Contact Sears Service Center.

4. Contact Sears Service Center.

1. See Chain Tensiop, page7.

2. See Chain Sharpening Instruc-

tions, page 18.(page 11*12for

.. Power:Sharp® ).

3..Replace, page 19.

A.Resharpen or replace Chain,

page 18 (page 11-12 for Power

S harp _.)

5. Sharpen aft.cutters evenly and

uniformly or replace chain. See

chain sharpening instructions,

page 18. (page 11:12 forPower

Sharp _.)

1. See Chain. Sharpening instruc-

tions, page18. (page11-12for

Power Sharp ®.)

2. Repair or replace guide bar, page

6&19.

1. Resharpenuntil all cutters have

equal angles and lengths, page

t 8. (page 11-12 for Power Sharp -_)

2. Resharpen until all cutters have

equal angles and lengths, page

18. (-page11-12 for Power Sharp'_).

3. Replace guide bar, page6& t9.

358.34021-2.0/12"

358.34031-2.0/14"PS

MODEL (3583403_)

33 co.l_

MODEL

-_ ,_,_. _53

SEARS CHAIN SAW PARTS LIST--- MODEL NO.

358.34021-2.1/12"

•358.34031-2.1 [14"PS

KEY

NO.

KEY PART

PART QTY. DESCRIt:q'ION NO. NO.

NO.

26448

25458

• 28567

89752

25B73

25518

89764

25644

28566

15491

15485

15488

25517

5t t 92

51116)(

442z1_4

44245

92062

15502

25463

STD582031

10718

10719

15541 .

15542

26455

26456

31104

2_55O8

15504

15251

25546

_5465

26119

10511

63456

25461

15274

Housing-Motor 35

Drive- C_utch 36

,Drum-Clutch 37

Assembly- Motor 88

SafetyLock Button

Switch w/SafetyLock Button 39

Cordset- 2 Prong(1,6-2Wire) 40

Scabbard

S£mcket-6Tooth 44

Washer- Inner 42

Washer-Thrust 43

.Washer- Beveled 44

Collar - Retainer 45

Chain. Oregon® 46

35824021 -Xtra-Guard _

35834031 -'Power Sharp _

B_r * Lo-Kick_47

35834021 -12"8.N. 48

358.34031 - 14"8.N. ,-49-

Washer-Outer 50

Nut - Sprocket 51

Gear- Pinion

F_Jng- Retain|rig(Motor Shaft) 52

Assembly-Main Housing (incl. 42) 53

35834021 54

35834031 •55

Screw-Motor Ass'y. to Main Hag. 56

(#t0 - 24 x JB75_,.T_,ew/washer)

Screw- Motor Ass y.to Main Hsg. 57

(//10- 24 x .625 l"aptite w/washer)

Bar Clamp Housing 58

&5824021

35824031 59

Tool-Gaug'e (oil Pump) Decals

A._sembty-Odve Gear "10I

•W_sher-ThrUst 102

Nut .Bar Clamp

OilCap

.AcbJater- Oiler 103

-Check Valve

Oil TankAssembly 104

(Incl. line,filterand 80) 105

Spring- Oil Une 106

Grommet - OII Lines(35834031 }

Washer .Oil, Pump Mtg, (35834031)

15496

21048

10525

15494

15495

10526

23535

15503

15494

25451

25457

15499

25458

23492

.....25466

15514

3t06-3

52O73

25524

25462

25543

69107

15495

69098

66572

26458

26985

••26986

255_

26457

2_4_

26884

26885

QTY. DESCRIPTION

Screw-Oil Pump Mtg, (35834031)

Line - Pump to Bar Pad (35834031)

Oil Pump Assembly

Screw - Motor Hsc3.to MainHag,

(#10x1,50)

Screw (For Main Housing)

Assembly-Oil Pump Bodyw/line

Spacer -Chain Catcher

Bolt- Bar Stud

Screw-Chain CaP,her.

Handguard ,

.-Har|diebar -Wl'aparound (358.34031)

Screw- Handlebar

358,34031

35834021

Handlebar - Stub Type(35824021)

Pin -Bar Adjusting

,Rate,- Keeper (Bar Adjusting)

Screw -Bar/_usfing

-.Wrench- Bar w/Screwdriver

(Optional)

Chain Repair _Jt °358,34021only

Adjustment Knob (35824031)

Clicker Ring (358_34031)

Spring -(358.34031)

atone and Cartier Assembly

• (_&34031) "

Screw °PowerSharp ®Assembly

(35834031)

WJt-PowerSharp ® ASS'y.

(35824o31)0ncL5._-_

Opemfor's Manual

1Decal - MetorHous_ng

IDecal -Specifica'don

-358.34021

-- 35834031

' 1 .D_- Sharpening Instru_ons

35824031

1Decal -Bar Clamp Housing

1Decal - Handguard

1 Decal - Rep{anementBar and Chain

-35824021

-- 3582403t

Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and OperaUng Instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury, page

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ............... -....... ................... 3, 4&5

PREPARATION ............................................................ 3, 4& s

1. Wear personal protective gear --gloves; safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; and eye,

hearing, and head protection.

2. Check for worn, loose, or damaged parts and repair or replace before using the saw.

3. Check the chain for sharpness and tension.

4. Keep children;bystandersand animalsout ofthe workarea-- a minimum of.30 feet (10meters)away.

5. Plan your sawing operation carefully !n advance.

BARAND CHAIN OIL .......................................................... 9

t. Fill the oil tank with clean oil each time the saw is used.

2. Use afunnel to fill ihe tank and wipe up all spills.

3. Replace the oil cap securely.

4. Operate the oiler activator,six times aminute and hold down for approximately three seconds each time the

activator is pressed, (Model 358,34021)

OPERATING THE SAW ........................................................... 10

1. Connect the saw to a.proper power source.

2, Make sure the exte.nsioo°cord iscompletely away from the saw and cannot be:cut.

3. Start the saw by pushing the lockout button and squeezing the trigger before.entering the cut,

4. Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.

5. Allow the chain to cut, for you; exert only light downward pressure.

6. Release the trigger,switch as soon as the cut is completed.

7, Unplug the unit after each cutting operation.

MAINTENANCE -. ........................................................... 17

1, Take your saw to aSears Service Center forall electrical related repairs,

2. Check and retighten screws holding front handle at least once for each five hours of operation.

3, Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened.

4. Install a new sprocket each time anew chain is installed,

5, Let saw stand unplugged for 15 minutes and wipe oll from saw and bar before storing,

6. Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children.

COMMON CHAIN SAW TERMS

10.

11.

:12.

13,

14,

.15.

16.

!7.

Front Handle -- The support handle located at or toward the front of the chain saw.

RearHandle -- The support handle located at or-toward the rear of the saw,

TrtggerSwitch -- A device that when operated witl complete or interrupt an electrica! power cir.

cubit to the motor of the c.h_n saw.

Lockout Button _ A movable stopthat prevents.the unintentional operation,of the switch until

manually actuated,

Oiler Activator _ A system' for oiling the guide bar'and saw chain.

Guide Bar -- Asolid, railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain,

Saw Chain,-- A loop of chain having cuttir_g teeth (that cut the wood) that is driven by the motor

and supported by:the guide bar.

Sprocket -- The toothed part that drives the saw chain,

Clutch -- A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a

rotating source of power,

Spiked Bumper (Spike) -- The pointed tooth or teeth for, use when felling or bucking to pivot the

saw and maintain posttlon while sawing.

Kickback -- The backward andlor upward motion of the guide bar occuring when the saw chain

near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts:anyobject such as another log or

branch; or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw _ohain in the out,

Normal Culling Position -- The position assumed in performing the bucking and felling cuts.

Felling -- The process of cutting down a tree.

Notch Cut -- A notch out in a tree that directs the fall of the tree,

Felling Cut--The final cut in a,tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tree from

the not_;h cut.

Bucking -- The process of cross-cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.

goring -- The process involved in cuing with the saw chain at ti_enose (tip) of _qe guide bar, in order

to make a hole. !.WARNING: Sears does not recommend performing plunge or boring cuts due

tothe dangers of kickback. 27

MODEL NO.

358,34021-2.1_2"

358.34031-2.1/14"PS

How to Order

Repair Parts

SEARS SERVICE

IS AT YOUR SERVICE

The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial

Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service

or repair parts for your Chain Saw.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center

and most Sears Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST.

1. The PART NUMBER

2. The MODELNUMBER

358.34021 -- 2.0112"

358.34031 -- 2.0/14"PS

3, The PART DESCRIPTION

4. The NAME OF ITEM--

Chain Saw

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be etec-

tronically transmitted to a Soars Repair Parts Distribution center for

expedited handling.

When you buy merchandise from

Sears you get an extra something

that nobody else can offer. Sears

Service.

Across town or across thecountry,

Sears Service follows you, pro-

viding trustworthy, competent ser-

vice technicians using only Sears

specified factory par_s.

BAR .AND CHAIN

LUBRICANT

Available in Gallons (#71.36554)

and inQuarts (#71.36556) at your

nearest Sears Store, Catalog

Sales Office, orService Center.

S(:aI_, Roebuck and C<)., Chie_E,_), Ill. 60684 U.S.A.

66572 - 2-26685 -1 - 26685

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