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Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

2.5 HP Motor

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358.341240 - 14 in. Bar

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

Jl!_ 'For answers to your quest!ons about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon-Sat, Sun, 10 am-7 pm

I1"

• 1-800-235-5878

Sears,Roebuckand Co., HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 USA

530.-O87622 08/24/98

2Service and Adjustments 13

Storage 15

Trouble Shooting 15

Spanish 18

Parts Ordedng Back

If this

chase,

and

If this

In _aw.fails to perform pmpedy due to a

wdhin (1) year fromthe date of pup

it, free of charge.

chain, which are expendable parts

is used for commercial purposes,

from the date of purchase. If this

for rental purposes, this warranty

'date of purchase. This warranty ap-

in use in the Un=ted States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN

ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth-

er rightswhich vary from state to state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

WARNING: When usingan electdc

chain saw, basic safety precautions, in-

cludingthe following,should always be

followedto reduce the dsk offire, elec-

tdc shook, and injuryto persons. Read

all instructions.

WARNING: Alwaysdisconnectpower

sourcewhen makingrepairs.Becausea

chainsaw is a high.speedwoocbutting

tool,carelessor ,'nproperuse of thistool

can cause seriousInjury.

PLAN AHEAD

.. Rastrict_e use of yours_v to adult

userswho undemtandend cen fdllow

thes_fstyroles,precautions,andopor-

Iear or mufflers)to pro-

tect

have headng checked regular-

ly as chain saw noise can damage

hearing.

Hearing ._. _ Safety Hat

Protection _" iu_-----

Snug

Duty

instructionsfoundIn this manuaL

• Ksepchgc_enawey. Do nct ist vldtom _

correctchainmor extenskmcord.All

vlsitomshould10eic_ st is_t aOfsat • Bacure hair aboveshoulderisngth. Do

(10 rnetm) away fromwork area. not wear looseclothingorjewelry;,they

• Dress properly.Wear protective gear. can get htin

Always use steel-toed safety footwear • Keep allpaC_ of your _way from

with non-shpsoles; snug-fitting cloth- the chain when saw ls running.

ing; heavy-duty, non-slipgloves, eye • Do not handle or.ope.ra__a chainsaw

protectionsuch as non-fogging, when you are fatigued,dl,upset,or if

vented goggles or face screen; an ep- you have taken alcohol, drugs,or me-

_on... Youmustbe ingcodphysical

ndlticnandmsntailyaierLIfyouhave

_ny cond_cothatmightbe aggravated

y strenuouswork,checkwithdoctor

before operating.

Watch what you are doing. Use com-

mon sense.

• Do not startcutting untilyou have a

clear work area, secure footing_and

especially if you am felling a tree, a

rstreat path. Keep work area dean.

Cluttered areas inviteinjudes.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

•Do not operate with one hand. Sed-

ous injurytothe oparator, helpem, or

bystandem may result from one-

handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended for two-handed use.

•Do not operate saw from a ladder or

in a tree.

•Make sure the chain will not make

contact with any object while starting

the saw. Never start the saw when the

guide bar is in a cut.

•Don't tome chain saw. It willdo the job

better and safer at the rate for which it

was intended.

•Do not putpressure on the saw, es-

pecially at the end of the cuL Doing

so can cause you to lose control

when the cut is completed.

•Stop the saw before setting it down.

•Hand carry sew only when motor is

stopped. Cany the cha_ saw by the

fronthandiswith_e saw stopped,_-

gsr offthe switch,the guidebar and

saw chaintothe rear.

•Use the dghttool, cut wood only.

Don't use chain saw for purpose not

intended; for example, don't use

chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry,

non-wood buildingmaterials.

•Use extreme cautionwhen cutting

small size brush and saplingsbe-

cause the tender matedaJmay catch

the saw chain and I_ewhipped toward

you or pullyou off balance.

•When cutting a limb that is under ten-

don be alert for spdng back so you

will notbe struck when the tension in

the wood fibers is released.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

•Have all chain saw service performed

by a Sears Service Center except the

items listedin the maintenance sec-

tion ofthis manual.

•Make certain sew chain stopsmoving

when tdgger switch is released.

•Keep the handles dryand dean and

•free from-oiland grease.

Keep oilcap andfastenem securely

tightened.

•Nonconform g compo-

nentsorthe removalofsafsty devices

may cause damageto the unitand

possiblestarpos_/em.iniurytotheoperatoror by-

UseonlyCraftsmsnaccesso-

rissandreplacam_ pertsas recom-

mended. Neverrood@.,yoursew..

• Maintainchainsew with_are.

•Keep unitsharp and dsan for better

and safer performance. .

•Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand

changinga.cc.essofies.

•Unplugthe chainsew from the power

sourcewhen not in use, beforeservin-

_g,andwhencha_ng_

andsttschments, suchas sew chain

• ed pads. Beforefur-

theruse of the chain sew, a guardor

otherpartthat is damagsdshouldbe

carefullycheckedto determinethat it

will operateproperlyand performits in-

tendedfunction.Checkfor alignmentof

moving per__biting ofmovingparts,

breakage_pads, mountingand any

otfterconditionsthat may affectitsop-

eration.A guardor otherpartthat is

damagsdsho dbepropedyrep=red

or replacedby aSears Service Center

unlesso_erwiseindicatedelsewherein

the operator'smanual.

•Do notoperate a chain saw that is

damaged, improperlyadjusted, or is

notcompletely and securely as-

sembled. Inspectchain sew cords pe-

d_ically, and if damaged have re-

paired by a Sears Service Center.

• When notin use, chain sews should

be storedin a dry, high or locked-up

place outof the reachof children.

•When stodng sew, unplugand use a

barsheath orcarrying case. Store idle

chainsaw.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•Usaa voitsgssupplyesshownonunit.

Avoidd,_..,gerou..s,environments. Don't

," use al_hanses m damp_orwet loca-

tions. Donl u_e Inrain.

•Avoiddangeroussituations. Do not

use in the presence of flammable liq-

uidsor gases to avoid creating a fire

or explos'mnand/or causing damage

to unit.

•To reducethe dsk of electricalshock, saw cords pedodk:aUyand if

thisappl'Bncehas a polarizedplug aged, have repaired by aSe'g_S-Sdt-

vice Center.

(one blade iswider thanthe other)and

willrequirethe use of a polarizedex- GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

tens n Thaappr nca w= Fo owal to =,o d ck-

intoa polarizedextensioncordonly backand otherforceswhichcan resultin

Oneway.ifthe.p_gdosenot_tfuUy serous_=y.

intothe extans_ cord, roversethe

plug.If the plug alill does not fit,obtain

acorrect polarizedextensioncord. A

poladzedexmndoncordwillrequirethe

useofa peladzedwalloutJet."l'hisplug

willfit Intothepeladzedwalloutletonly

onsway.Ifplugdoesnot_funyInto

thewallcotlet,roversetheplug.ifthe

plugstilldoes notfit, contacta qualified

electddanto Installthe properwall out-

let Donotchangethaequ_omantplug,

extensioncord receptacle,or extension

•use

extensioncordsspecificallymarkedas

suitablefor outdoorapprBnceshaving

electricalratingnot less thanthe rating

of unit.Cord mustbe markedwithsurf's<

"W'. Make sure yourextensioncordis

in goodconcrdion.Inspectextension

cord beforeuse and replaceif dam-

aged. An undem'rpedextensioncord

willcause a dropin Finevoltageresult-

ing in lossof power and overheating.If

in doubt,use the next heaviergauge.

The I_v.e.rthe gauge number,the

heavierthe cord(see "Selectan exten-

sioncord3.

•Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

unit bythe extension cordor yank ex-

tensioncord to disconnectunit.

•Secure extensioncord to powercord

to preventdisconne_i.'onfrom unit.

•Do not use the unit if the swdch does

not tum the unit on and offproperly,or

if the lockoutdoes not work. Repairs

tothe switch must be made by a

Sears Service Center.

•Keep extensionco_ clear of operator

and obstaclesat all times. Position

cord so that it will not be caught on

branches. Do not expose cords to

heat, oil,water, or sharp edges.

•To avoidthe possibilityofelectric

shcok_avoid body contact with any

groundedconductor, such as metal

fences or pipes.

•Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protectionshouldbe provided

on circuitor outletto be used. Recep-

tacles are available having built-in

GFCI protectionand may be used for

this measure of safety. Inspectchain

Clear The WorkingArea

WARNING: Rotational Kickbackcan

occur when the moving chain contacts

an objectat the upper portionof the tip

ofthe guide bar. Contactat the upper

portionof the tip of the guide bar can

cause the chain to dig into the object,

whichstops thb chain for an instant.

The result is a lightningfast, reverse

reactionwhich Idcksthe guide bar up

and back toward the operator.

Pinch-Kickbackand PuIHn occurwhen

the chain is suddenly stoppeclby being

pinched, caught, or by contactinga for-

eign object in the wood. This sudden

stopping of the chain resultsin a rever-

sal of the chain force used to cut wood

and causes the saw to move inthe op-

positedirectionof the chain rotation.

Pinch-Kickbackdrives the saw straight

backtoward the operator. PuN-Inpulls

the saw away from the operator.

IOCKBACK WARNING:

IC._kbackcan occurwhenthe moving

chaincontactsan objectat the upper

porUonofthetipoftheguidebarorwhan

the wcoddosas inand pinches the saw

chaJninthe cut.The CompuledW.K:kback

Angle (CKA) listedOn yoursaw and r_ed

inthe folowingCKA Tabla represen__e

an_._0f Idckba_ yourbar andcha_

_will=havewhentested in

accordancewithCSA and ANSI stan-

dards.Computedariesrsprasantedin

the CKA cclumnindicate totalanergy and

angleassodaledwithoutachain'brake.

Whenpurch_ngrep_camants,condd-

erationsshouldbe givantothe lower

CKAvalues.In all cases, lowerCKAval-

uesrepresenta _operatingenviron- CKArequirementsper standard.

meritfortheuser. REDUCE-THE CHANCE OF

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety KICKBACK

devices built intoyour.saw. The _precautionsshouldbe fol-

• Either ofthase feastions may cause lowedto minimizel_kbadc

you to lose controlof the saw which • G.dpsaw firmly.Hold chain.saw

. couidresult in serious,injury.. . withbothhandswhenmotorIs nmrmg.

•Pinching.thesaw cnmn along me tip Use a finn.gripwiththumbsand falgem

of the guide bar may push the guide endrcEngchainsaw handk_

bar rapidlyback toward the operator. Do not over rea_.".

• TIp cohtad in some casesmay cause ."_properfootingand balance at

a lightningfastRFJ,.CnON,kiddng the ail timas.

g_debarupandbacktowardoperetor.•Don't let the nose of the guide bar

CKA TABLE contact a log, branch, ground or other

BAR CHAIN

.OOEL _,_ L.,_! e_. c_

358341240 71-3_g4 16" 71-3617 16o

CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE

WARNING: Theeffectivenessofa

chainbrake in redudngoperat,_injuries

has not yet been fubj dsterminsd.We

cannotrepresentUlat a chainbrakeis an

effoclivesafetydevicetopreventor re-

duce thehazardof_judasresu_ngfrom

Idcld)ack.DONOTASSUMETHATTHE

CHAINBRAKEWILLPROTECTYOUIN THE

EVENTOF A KICKBACK.instead,use

saw properlyand carefullyto avoidkick-

back.ReducedKickbackbars and Low

Kickbackchainsreducetha hazard of

_and are rocommended.Repa_

on a chainbrakeshouidbe made by a

Sears Sewice Center.Takeyour unitto

the pisceof purchaseifpurchasedfrom

a ServicingCenter,or to the nearest

Seam ServiceCe_t..er,

WARNING: Computedkickbackangle

(CKA) Estedon your saw and listedinthe

c|<._taUerepresents.a_e of_ckback

yourbarand chaincombinsltons_1

l-_vewben te_edinaccorde_ewilh

CSA andANSI standan:b. When.pur-

..cccccccc ..rep cem barandcha con-

sideraUonsshouldbegivenIo'd_elower

CKA valuas.LowerCKA valuesrepre-

sentsaferanglastothe user,higherval-

uesincicaternoreangleandhigherkick

energiss.InallcaseslowerCKAvaltm

.representa safer op_ enviromnent

forthe user.

The guide bar and chain combinatlen(s)

shown in the CKA Table meet kictd_ck

requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, &

ANSI B175.1 when used onsaw(s) listed

inthismanual. Use of barand cl_aincom-

binationsother than those listed is not

recommended and may not meet the

obstruction.

•Don't cut above shoulder height.

• Use devicessuch as low kickioack

chain, guide bar nose guards, chain

brakes, and..,specialgu!de bars..,that

reduce the nsks associatedwith kick-

back.

• Only use replacement bars and

chains spec.ifiedby the manufacturer

or the equwalent,

Avoid Pinch-IQcid)adc

•Be extremely aware of situationsor

obstructionsthat can cause matadal

to pinchthe top of or otherwise stop

the chain..'

Do nct cutmore thanons logat a time.

:Do nottwistthe saw as the bar is

withdrawnfrom an undercutwhen

bucking.

Avoid PulHn:

•Alwaysbegin cuttingwith the saw at

full speed and the saw housing

against wood.

•Use wedges made of plasticor wood.

Never use metal to holdthe cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL:

The followingprecautionsshouldbe fol-

lowed to minimize kickback.

• A good, firm gdp on the saw with bath

handswill helpyou maintain control.

Don't let go. Grip the rear handle wi_

your right hand whether you are right

or left handed.

,Right,__Left Hand

• Wrap the ringers of your left hand

over and aroundthe fronthandlebar,

and your left thumb underthe front

handlebar.

_(_ •Low 1<3ckbackChain has m__k-

back performancerequl_ _vhen

tested on,the representative sample

of these chain saws specified inANSI

B175.1.

LowK)ckbackChain

•When making bucking or pruning _Contoured Depth Gauge

cuts, position your left hand on the /calif.,P--- Elongated Guard Unk

_, _ DeflectsKickback Force

'_ And/_ows Wood To

Gradually Ride Into Cutter

front handlebarso it is in astraight

line with your dght hand on the rear

handle. Stand slightlyto the left side

ofthe saw to keep yourbody from be-

ing in a direct line with the cut_ng

chain. Keep your left arm straightwith

the elbow locked.

•Stand withyour weight evenly bal-

anced on both feeL

• Do notoverreach.Youcouldbe drawn

or thrown off balanceand lose contrd.

• Do notcut above shoulderheight. It is

d'_cuit to maintain controlofsaw

above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features are

included on your saw to help reduce

hazard of kickback;however, such fea-

tureswill nottotally eliminate thisdan-

ger. Do not rely onlyon safety devices.

Handguard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting

the chain if your hand slips offthe

front handlebar.

• Positionof front and rear handlebars:

designed with distance between han-

dles and "in-line"with each other.The

spread and "in-line"positionof the

hands provided by this design work

together to give balance and re=s-

tance in controllingthe pivotof the

saw back toward the operator if kick°

back occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar:.de-

signed with a small radiustip which

roducsathe size of the kickback dan-

dgerzone. This typebar has been

ernonstratedto significantlyreduce

the number and sedousnese of kick-

backs when tested in accordance

with ANSI B175.1.

_"_ SmallRadius

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to

vibrstions_through prolongeduse of

hand tools couldcause blood vessel or

nerve damage in the fingersrhands,.

and jointsof people prone to circulatmn

disoidersor abnormal swelling.

Prolongeduse incold weather has

been linked to bloodvessel damage in

otherwisehealthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, lossof

strength,change inskin color or

texture, or loss of feeling/in the fingers,

hands, or joints, discontinuethe use of

this tool and seek medical attention. An

anti-vibrationsystem does not

guarantee the avoidance of these

problems. Usf_m- who operate power

toolson a continualand regular basis

must closelymonitortheii" physical

condition and the condition of this tool.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

This unitis Dot._le Insulatedto hsip pro.

tectagainstelectricshock.Doubleinsula-

_on _ condstsof two ssparate

"1_ of eisctfica]insul_on insteadof

ingmsemisprovidedana-isur_t.nor

shouldamsansof groumingbe added

toUlis ur_

whanSafstYopen nganyPrsCau °mmustba°bseved

elec_cai tcoLThe

addedpfo c ega t re dng

froman intemalaiecMcal Insulation

fanuro.

STANDARDS: This product is listed by

UnderwritersLaboratodes, Inc. in ac-

cordance.withaL Standard 1662 and

CSA Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and

ANSI B175.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Model358.341240

ChainSaw(fullyassembled)

"BarSheath

ExtraChain

Examinepartsfor dam_e. Do notuse

damaged parts.

NOTE: ffyou needass.stanceorfind

partsmissingor damaged,pleasecall

1-800-235-5878

ASSEMBLY

Yoursawisfullyassembled;no

assemblyis necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize

yourseffwith the location of the variouscontmis and adjustments.Save this

manual for future reference.

OilerActuator/

BarOilCap

Lockout

Butt'on

ChainAdjustmentScrew

Tdgger Switch

Recessed Rug

°t .Bar ChsJn

TRIGGER SWITCH

The _gger switchis used to tom on the

unit. Squeeze the triggerswitchto oper-

ate the unit after Iockc;utbuttonhas

been pushed in. Release the tdgger to

turnthe unit off.

LOCKOUT BUTTON

The Lockout Buttonis acontrolfeature

designedto prevent the motorfrom be-

ing accidentlystarl.ed. When the mar

handle is gripped m a normal cutting

position,the-10ckout buttoncan be

pu,?hedin by the thumb, permittingthe

index finger to squeeze the rigger. It is

not necessary to maintain pressure on

the lockoutbutton once the tdgger has

been engaged.

BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR

The oil cap is used to access the bar oil

tank and pressed to supply oil to chain.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

The chain adjustment screw is used to

adjustthe chain tension.

RECESSED PLUG

The recessed plug is used to connect

the saw to an approved extensioncord.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

dudng first30 minutes of operation. You

shouldcheck your chain tensionfre-

quently. Readjustchain after every 15

minutes of 0peration.sae Chain Ten-

sion underthe Service and Adjust-

mentssection.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

orCyavo gesumy

on youruniL

Extensionscrdsare avanaBlefor _is unit.

Sacureextendoncordto pov_.r. cordto

preventdsconnsc_n_omun_L

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD •Stop the saw If the ch_n_Idksa a for-

eign object. Inepectthe s_v and re-

MINIMUMWlREe_UGE I pairpartsas necass___:

RECOMMENDATIONS |•Keep the chain out ofdirt and sand.

vo=I100, orl,=100 to150 I

12o I14. 12 |

IAW.G. AW.G."l

•/k'aed,:_W_ Ga,_le

BEFORE STARTING SAW

WARNING: Be sure to read the elec-

trical safety informationin the safety

rulessection of thismanual beforeyou

begtn. If you do not understandthe

electrical safety Informationdo notat-

tempt to usa your unit.Seek help from

someone that does understandthe in-

formationor callthe customerassis-

tence help line at 1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The _ope_. chainoilerpro-

vides_tothe chin and gtJde

bar.Be sure to fillt'_e baroiltankbefore

Even asmallamount of dirt ..willquick-

ly dull a _aln and increase me possi-

bility of kickback.

•Practice cuffinga few small logsusing

the following steps. Thin will help you

get the "feel" ofualng your saw before

you begin a major sawing operation.

• Sq.u_ze the trigger switchand allow

unitto roach full _ before cutting,

• Begin _-'ut_g with the saw frame

againstthelog.

• Keep the motor at fu!l spsad-tbe en-

tire time _u are cutting.

•Release tngger switchas soon as cut

is complet_l, allowing motorto stop.

•To avoid losingcontrolwhen cut is

complete, do not putpressure on saw

at end ofcut.

eachcuttingsesdon. The olierscllvator/

bar c_1cap mustbe used regularlyand

ollen enoughto maintainathinfilmof _

on the bar andchab whilesaw is cut_ng.

Itis recommendedthstthe oileractuator/

bar o=1csp be operatedsix.(6)_'ms per

minuteand heklfor approximatelythree

(3) secondseach time it is prsased. For

maximumguidebarand chainIde,we

recommendyou use Craftsmanchain

saw bar='L If Craftsmanbar oilis not

_, youmay use a gcodgrade

SAE 30 _untl youare able to chtain

Craftsmanbrand.The olioutputis manu-

allymetereddurbg operaJon. Usa a fun-

nelto fll the tank. Replaceoacep sa-

_mly. Check olilev_ aiter eve_ 15

rrmutesdi opera,on.

STOPPING YOUR SAW

Release the triggerswitch.

:If motor does not step, olsconnectthe

extensioncord.

STARTING YOUR SAW

•Connect the saw toa power source

usingthe proper size extensioncord;

see SELECTAN.EXTENSIONCORD.

•Pushin switchlock out button.

•Squeezeandhdd thetdggerswitch.

OPERATING TIPS

•Stopmotorbeforesetting saw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

Checkfor brokenor dsad _

whichcan fali whilecurlingcausingsed-

ousinjury.Do notcutnearb_lcingsor

electricalwiresifyou do notkncwthe di-

recticoof tree ,b!l,nor cutat n_ht since.

youwill notbe ableto see well,nor dur

ingbadwsathersuchas rain,snow,

strongwinds,etc. II thetree makes con-

tactwithany ufirltyline,the utT_ compla-

nyshouUbenot ed

•Carefullyplanyoursavangoperationin

advance.

•Cle_ the workar_ Youneed adsar

area all aroundthe trse so youcan

have securefoot_9.

•Stay the_ coedHk_s_ can

causa U_etree to faliin a padJcular

direclJon,such as:

•The winddirection and speed.

• The lean ofthe tree.The Isanof a treo

mightnetbe epperentduetouneven

orslopingterrain.Use eplumborlevel

to determinethe directionof tree lean.

•Weight and brancheson one side.

•Surroundingtrees and obstacles.

•Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is

rotted,If can snap and fall toward the

operator.

•Check chain tension before firstuse •Make sure tlzere is..enough.r_m for

and after 1 minute of operation. See the tre_ to fall. Maintain a distance of

Chain Tension in the Maintenance 2-1/2tree lengthsfrom the nearest

sectionand Service end Adjustment personor other objects. Motor noise

section, can drown out a warning call.

•Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-

tics, masonry,non-woodbulidingma-

terials, etc.

• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, higherthan the horizontalnotchingcut

nails,staples, and wire from the tree as illustrated.Keep the fellingback cut

where cutsare to be made. parallel to the horizontal notchingcut.

Plana clearretreatpath Make the felling back cut so enough

wood is left to act as a hinge...Thehinge

wood helps the tree from twisUngand

fallingin the wrong direction.Do not cut

.... _ ._"_" Directionof Fall throughthe hinge.

As the fesl_g cut gets dsse ot the hinge

_p_'/ the tree shouldbe_n to falLIf them is

any chance thst the ires may notfagin

A retreat path shouldbe planned and

cleared as necessary before cuts are

staded. The retreat path should extend

back and diagonally to the rear of the

expectedlineof fall as illustratedabove.

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method Is used to fell large

trees. A notch is cut on the side of the

tree in the desired directionof fall. After

a felling cut is made on the opposite

side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in

the direction of the notch.

NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,

remove them before making the notch.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE

•Make notch cut by cutting the top of

the notchfirsL Cut through 1/3 ofthe

diameter of the tree. Next complete

the notch by cuttingthe bottom. See

illustration.Once notch is cut, remove

the dsslred d'_Dcliono[ it may rcokI_ck

andbindthesawchalh,stT0pcuit_ be-

forethe feting back cut is cumpiste and

usewedgssofwcod,ples_or¢uminum

toopenthecutanddropthetreesiong

the dssiredrmeot falL

When the tree beginstc feE,removethe

chein sawfrom the cut,stopthe motor,

putthe chainsaw down, then use the re-

beat pathplanned.Be alert for overhead

limbsfallingand watch your fooling.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

controlfall.

Opening

offelling

Closingof

notch

•the wedge of wood from the tree.

After removingthe wood, make the NOTE: Before fellingcut is complete,

fellingcut on the oppositeside of the use wedges to open the cut when

notch. This is done.by making a cut necessary to controlthe d'.m_.'.'onof fall.

about two inches higherthan the can- To avoid Idckbaokand chain damage,

ter ofthe notch.This will leave use wood or plasticwedges, but never

enough uncut wood between the fell- steel or ironwedges.

ing cut and the notch to form a hinge. • Be alert to signs that the tm.e is reedy

This hinge will help prevent the tree to fall: crasldngsounds,widening of

frem fsilmgin the wrong direction, the fellingcut, or movement in the up-

Rrstcut r Finalcut hem per branches.

/• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it

Notch ""_', _down, and get away quicklyon your

Oirection"_ _! "-- ,.P'.t...=,. pisnnedretreetpath.

otfall )/_._, .._._. • Be extremolycautlous with partially

fallen trees that may be poody sup-

// _mnd_ ,_.. ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-

,cut,....j /\ X,_ge pletely,set the _...waside and pull

,v,,.,y._ <f__ .._---_ • down the tree with.a _winch

Notching Undercut- Make the notch block and tackle, or ba_0r. Do not

1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendic- use youreew to cut down aparUally

uler to the direction offall as illustrated, fallen tree.

Make the lower horizontal notchingcut CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

fi.mLThis will helpto avoid pinchingof (BUCKING)

either the sew chain or the guide bar Bucking is the term used for cutting a

when the second not_Hh= is being made. fallen tree to the desired logsize.

Felling Bsck Cut Make the felling WARNING: Do not stand on the log

back cut at least2 inches (50.8ram) beingcut. Any portioncan rollcausing

lossof footingandcontrol.Donotstand ingin injuryand/ordamageto _ ,.

downhillof the log being cut+ utop the saw;,ddve a wedge of pl_,uc

IMPORTANT POINTS or wood Into cut untilthe saw can be

•it is importmltto m_. sureyourfooting removed easily. Rastart saw and care-

is firmand yourweightis evenlydistffS, fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal

uted on _feeL..Whenposalde,the wedge. Do notattempt to restartyour

logshouldbe raisedand suppodedby sew when it is pinched or hung in a log.

use of _logs, or blocks.. Use a wedge to remove plndled saw

• o+onelog=.m..

•Cut shattered Woodvery carefully;,

sharp pieces of wood could be flung

•towardoperator.

Use a sawhorseto cutsmall logs.

Never allow _..._r parasnto hold -_m _OFF __Al)las_cor

the logwhile cuttingand never hold

the log with yourleg or foot. eof

• Do notcut b an area wherek_s,

•When "cuffing through', to mainta.!n I

completecontrol,release the cutting

pressure near the end of the cut with-

out Icosen,ngyour gripon the chain

saw handles.

•Don't let the .chaincontactthe ground.

•After completing the cut, walt for the

sew chain tostop before you move

the chain sew.

•Alwaysstop the motorbefore moving

from tree totree.

Standonuphlflside

whencuffingbecause

_may_.

Undercutting Involves cuttingon the

undersideof the log with top of saw

against the log.When undercuttinguse

lightupward pressUre. Hold saw firmly

and maintaln.dontmLThe saw willtend

to push back toward you:

WARNING: Never tum saw upside

down to undercut. The sew cannot be

controlled in this position.

When the log is supported along its en-

tire length as illustrated below, it is cut

from the top (overbuck).

The chain saw operatorshould keep On ^-,'_'_'_w_-wa_-_'_a

Always make your firstcut on the corn-

the uphillside of the terrain as the tree pressionside of the log.

ls likelyto roll or slide downhillafter it is _.= ,,_j._. _

felled. . :-_' .: .....

Whon buddng on aslope always stand _. -_- :r,,:i" --

ontheUl_lll_leofllmlog, asi_,mtreted "_,s_+, +: ,- _;V"

ahove.Whon"coflJngthrough',to main- Secondcut

tainCOmldeteonntn_ reloasethe cut6ng Secondcut

Rrstcutoncompressionsldeoflog

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

• Ovemut through 1/3 of the diameter of

the log.

•Rollthe log over and finishwith a sec-

ond overcut.

pressureneartheendof thecutwithout

raiaxingyour griponthechainsew han-

die_ Don't_ the cha_ contactthe

ground.Aftercomplel_ the oJt,wait for

the saw che_ to stophofore you move

c n.m. stop rnotor

fore mov_ fromthe trse totrco.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: If sew becomes pinched

or hung ina log, don'ttry to force it out.

You can lose control of the saw, result-

• Watch for logs with acompression. • Frequentlyclear branches outof the

side. See illdstrationabove for oumng way to avoid trippingover them.

logswith a compression side. UMBING

u Qalogtorsuppo f2 Cut

_ . r ---- --dr-- Remove Small Umbs WHhOne Cut

__ 1_

BUCKING USING A LOG OR

SUPPORT STAND

• Remember yourfirst cut is always on

the compression side of the log.

(Refer to the illustrationbelow for your

firstand second cut)

• Yourfirst cut shouidextend 1/3of the

diameter of'the log.

•Finishwith yoursecond cut.

Umbing isremovingthe branches from

afallen tree. When lirnDing; leave larg-

er lower limbs to supportthe log offthe

ground. Remove the small limbs in one

cut as Illustratedinthe figure above.

Branchesunder tensionshouldbe cut

from the bottom up to avoid bindingthe

chain saw.

:Limba tree only after it is cut down.

Leave the larger limbs undemeath the

felled tree to support the tree as you

work.

•Start at the base of the felled tree and

work toward the top,-cuttin_ branches

and limbs. Remove small limbswith

one out.

•Keep the tree between you and the

chain. /

•Remove la_jer, supporUngbranches

with the 1/3,2/3 cuttingtechniquesde-

scdbed in the bucking section.

•Alwaysuse an overcutto cut small

and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-

ting couldcause limbsto fall and

pinchthe saw.

__ ptCut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Neverclimbintoatreeto

limb or prune. Do notstand on .ladders,

platforms, a log, or in any position

which can cause you to lose yourbal-

ance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

•Watch outfor spdngi_les.

Spdngpolas are small size limbs

which can whip toward you or pullyou

offbalance. Use extreme caution

when cutting small size limbs.

•Be alert for Spdngback.Watc_ out for

branchesthat are bent or under pres-

sure. Avoid being struck by the

branch or the saw when the tension in

the wood fibers is released.

PRUNING

WARNING: Umit pruningto limbs

shoulder heightor below. Do notcut if

branches are higher than your shoul-

der. Get a professionalto do the job.

•Make yourF_'t out 1/3 of _e way

through the bottomof the limb.

•Next make a second cut all the way

through the limb.

•Finish-thepruningoperationby using

an overcutso that the stump of the

limbprotrudes I to 2 inches from the

trunk ofthe tree.

i Secondcut

_',, _1_1 _21n.

l_'n _ tree

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

RII in dates as youcomplete

regular service

Check for damaged/worn parts

Check for loose festenem/parts

Check chain tension

Check chain sharpness

Check guide bar

Clean unit & labels

Before Afteri Every Every Yearly Service

Use Use 15min. 5hm. Dates

k., p.,

p., p*

k" v"

:p.,

p.,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does notcov-

er itemsthat have been subjectedto

operatorabuse or negligence. To re-

calve full value from the warranty, the.

operator mustmaintain unit as instruct

ed in this manual. Various adjustments

will need to be made periodicallyto

propedy maintainyour unit.

• Once a year, check guide bar and

chain for wear.

WARNING: Disconnectthe power

sourcebeforeperformingmaintenance.

LUBRICATION

1 Bar 2 BarOil

Sprocket RII Cap

1 Use sprocketlubrication

2 Use Craftsman chaln saw bar oli

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Replacement of damage_wom parts

should,be referredto your Sears Ser-

vice Center.

NOTE: It is normal for a smallamount

ofoil to appear under the saw after mo-

tor stops. Do not confuse this _,ith a

leakingoiltank.

•Td_.gerSwttc.h - Ensure the trigger

switch funotionspropedyby squeez-

ing and holdingthe tdgger switch.

Make sure motor starts and stops.

•Oil Tank Discontinueusa of chain

saw ifoiltank shows signsof damage

or leaks.

• ExtensionCord - Discontinueusa if

chain saw extensioncord shows

signs ofdamage or wear.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Bar Clamp Nut

•Chain

•Bar AdjustingScrew

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

•Use the screwdriverend of the bar

tool to move chain around guide bar

toensure kinksdo not exist."[he

chain should rotatefreely. ,

\r,=

BarC_np Nuts

•Loosenbar clamp nuts untilthey are

finger tightagainst the bar d.amp..

• Ium adjustingscrew untilchain Dare-

ly touches the bottom ofguide bar.

•Usingbar tool,rollchain aroundguide

bartoensore all linksam in bar_aroove.

•Liftup tip of guide berto check'for

sag. Release tip ofguide bar, then

turn adjusting screw until sag does

notexist.

•While liftingtip ofguide bar, tighten

bar clamp nutswith the bar tool.

Torqueto 10-15 ft-lbs.

• Use the screwdriver end of the bar

.toolto move chain around.guide .bar.

•If chain aces not rotate, it s too tigm.

Slightlyloosen bar clamp nuts and

loosen chain by fuming the adjusting

screw. Retightan bar ola_m,p nuts.

• Ifcnain is too lOOSe,it w,, sag below

the guide bar. DO NOT operate the

saw ifthe chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A

dullchain makes a sawdust powder

and cutsslowly.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening requires special

tools. You can pumhase sharpening

toolsat Sears or go to a professional

chain sharpener.

CHECK GUIDE BAR

Conditionswhich require guide bar

maintenance:

Saw cutsto one aide or at an angle.

Saw has to be forced through the cut.

Inadequate supply of oilto the bar

and chain.

Check the conditionof the guide bar

each time the chain is sharpened. A

wom guide bar will damage the chain

and make cuttingdifficulLTo maintain

guide bar:.

• Disconnectthe chain saw from the

i_r source. See Instructionsunder

nReplacement'.

• Remove bar and chain from saw.

•CI.asnall sawdust and any other

debns ,'ore the guide bar groove and

sprockethole after each use.

RemoveSawdustFromGuide

BarGroove_

•Add lubricantto sprockethole after

each use.

•Burringof guidebar mils is a normal

process of railwear. Remove these

burrswith a fiat file.

•When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file

to restoresquare edges and sides.

File Edgesand

sidesSquare

WornGroove CorrectGroove

Replace the guidebar when the groove

is wom, the guide bar is bent or

cracked, or when excess heating or

burringof the railsoccurs.If replace-

ment is necessary,use onlythe guide

bar specifiedfor yoursawin the repair

pads listor on the decal locatedon the

chain sew.

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

•Clean the unitand labals uaing a

damp clothwith a milddetergent.

• W';)e off the unitand labels with a

dean drycloth.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Avoidaccidentalstinting.

Alwayste¢_gsawfrompowerscurce

beforebstar_ a bar andi'orchab.

CAUTION: Wear protectivegloves

when handlingchain. The chain is

sharp and can cut you even when it is

notmoving.

It is normalfor a new chain to stretch

duringthe first30 minutes of operation.

You shouldrecheck your chain tension

frequently and adjust the chair_tension

as required. See "Check Chain Ten-

sion"in the Maintenance section.

• Turn the uqit upside down on a flat

surface. Straighten out chain, then lay

it on a flat surface.

• Remove bar mountingnuts, bar

clamp plate, and old chain.

•Tum adjustingscrew on the bar to

move the tension!ngr_k as far as it

will go toward thefront {)fthe bar.

Tendor_ng Rack

REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN

•See "CustomerServiceable Parts'. A

chain must complywith the Iddd_ck

performancerequirementsof ANSI

S175.1 when tasted wlththls saw.

• Hold chain with cuttersfacing as

shown.

Tip of Chain

Bar Saw

CUTTERS MUST FACEIN

DIRECTIONOF ROTATION

•Slide the chain between the housing

and the sprocket. Place chain around

the sprocket and f'dthe drive links into

the guide bar groove and then around

guide bar nose.

Sprocket

Bar

•Hold the guide bar against the saw

frame and installthe bar clamp plate.

Be sure the tab on the bar clamp

plate is toward the mar of bar.

AdjustingPin Slot

• Secure.the guide bar end ba_lamp

plate _ the bar nuts;_ghten finger

tight on_.,

CAUTION: If saw chain is installed

backwards, the saw willvibrate exces-

sively and will not cut wood.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See "Check Chain Tension"in

Maintenance section.

CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS

WARNING: Use of any other acces-

sory or attachment might present arisk

of injuryt6 theopemtor.

REPLACEMENT PART -PART NO.

He:<Nuts

O, Cap

GuidePlate

SafetyLockButton

BarA_usUngScrew

Bar_ Pin

Spacer

Spacer,Screw

File(5/32"dia.)TwinPal(

FileGuide(FileHolder)

DepthGauge.Tool

XtraGUARD®Chain-14"

Lo-Wuc_GuideBar- 14"

Bar& ChainLubricant-1qt

Bar& ChainI.ubricant-1 gal

53OO153O3

53O029282

530025873

530015514

53O023492

530015832

5,3OO15835

71-36524

71-36565

71-36557

71-3617

71-36594

71-36556

71-36554

Prepareyourunitforstorageat the end

ofthe season or if it will not be used for

30 days or more.

WARNING:

• Allowthe motor to cool, then secure

the unit before atodng or transporting.

• Storechain sew and extensioncord

in a well ventilated area

•Store chain sew with _1 guards in

place and positionchain sew so that

any sh.arpobject cannot accidentally

cause injury.

•Store chain saw unplugged, well out

of the reach of children.

EXTERNAL SURFACES

if yonrchainsaw ls to be storedfor a

ps d oi , oug y

.beUlahstorage.Storeina desnd#Yare_

Ughtly oilexternal metal sudases and

guide bar.

•Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy

ToPaperor cloth. .

prevent chain oilseepage dunng

storage, storethe se_das Tollows:

•upside down if stored on a shelf, or

•hung on a hook or nail through the

holein the bar

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Chain does not

move when

trigger switch

is engaged.

Chain clatters

or cuts

roughly.

Chain stops

within the cut.

Oil inadequate

for bar and

chain

lubrication.

Chain cuts at

an angle.

•Chain tensiontoo tight.

• Guide bar rails

pinched.

•Tdgger Switchfailure.

•Circuit breaker

tripped/fuse blown.

•Chain tension incorrect.

• Cutters damaged.

•Chain wom.

iuttersdull, improperly

sharpened, or depth

gauges too high.

Sprocket wom.

•Chain cuttertops not

filedfiat.

•Guide bar burred or

bent; railsuneven.

•Oil tank empty.

•Oil outletdogged.

•Guide bar oilhole

blocked.

• Cuttersdamaged on

one side.

• Chain dull on one side.

•Guide bar bent or wom.

•See =Chain Tension."

•Repair or replace,

•Contact Sears Service.

•Reset circuitbreaker/

replace fuse.

•See =ChainTension."

Rasharpan or replace chain.

iResharpen or replace chain.

See "Chain Sharpening"

instructions.

•Contact Sears Service.

• See the chain sharpening

instructions.

•Repair or replace guide

bar.

•RII oiltank.

•Contact Sears Service.

•Remove bar and dean.

•See'Sharpening Chain."

•See'Sharpening-chain."

•Replace guide bar.

If situationsoccur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good

judgement. If you need ass_ance, contactSears Service or the CUSTOMER

ASSISTANCE HELPUNE at 1-800-235-5878.

Left Side Front Handle

Saw Chain.

Guide Bar

Power Cord

Manual Oiler Control

Switch Lockout

Rear Handle

Right Side o.cap- _

t_ -- /'_" "- GuldeBarMountlngPad

Sprocket J_- Spocket Guide

Bar Tip Guide - An attachmentthst Guide Bar- A s()lidrailedstructurethat

may be providedonthe end ofthe guide

barto preventthe chain atthe end of the

wood.

cldng The process of crosscutting

a felled tree or log into lengths.

Chain Brake - A device used to stop

the chain saw.

Chain Saw Powerhead - A chain saw

withoutthe saw chain and guide bar.

Clutch - A mechanism for connecting

and disconnectinga driven member to

end from a rotatingsource of power.

Drive Sprocket or.Sprocket-The

toothedpert that dnvas the saw chain.

Felling -The prnce_, of cuttingdown a

tree.

Felling Back Cut -The final cut in a

tree fellingopemUonmade on the op-

posite of the tree from the notchingun-

dercut. '

Front Handle - The support handle lo-

cated at or toward the frontof the chain

saW.

Front Handle Guard - A structural bar-

der between the front handle of a chain

saw and the guide, t_.._callylocated

close to the hand positionon the front

handle and sometimes employed as an

activatinglever for a chain brake.

supportsand guides the saw chain.

Kickback- The backward or upward

motion, or both of the guide bar occur-

dng when the saw chain near the nose

of the top area of the guidebar contacts

any object such as alog or branch, or

when the wood closes in and pinches

the saw chain in the cut.

Kickback, Pinch - The rapidpush-

back of the saw which can occur when

the wood doses in and pinches the

movingsawchaln in the cut alongthe

_°c°f the guide bar" _

kbaok, Rotutional The rapid up-

ward and backward motionof the saw

which can occurwhen the movingsaw

chain near the upper portion of the tip of

the guide bar contacts an object,such

as a logor branch.

Low--Kickback Cheln - A chain that

complies with the kickbackporfor-

manos requirementsof ANSI

B175.1-1991 when tested on a repre-

sentative sample of chain saws.

Normal Cutting Poaltlon - Those

positionsassumed in performingthe

buckingand felling cuts. '

Notching Undercut -A notchcut in a

tree that directsthe tree's fail.

Continued on next page

OilerControl- A systemfor oilingthe thatis ddvenby_motor and is sup-

the guide bar.

guide bar and saw chain. SpllmBporteddbYumper

Rear Handle-The support handle Io- (Spike) The pointed

ceted at or toward the rear of the saw. toothor teeth for use when felling or

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A bucldngto pivotthe saw and maintain

guidebar which has been demon-

stratsd to reduce Idckbecksignifican,tly.

Replacement Saw Chain -A chain

that complies withthe Idckbackperfor-

mance requirementsof ANSI

B175.1-1991 when tested with specW_c

chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI

performance requirements when used

with other saws.

Saw Chain - A loop of chain having

cuttingteeth, that cut the wood, and

_i_'eon while sa..wing.

h - A de,neethat when operated

willcomplete or interruptan electrical

power circuitto the motor of the chain

,SAW.

Switch Unkage' The mechanism g'mt

transmits motion from the_trigger to the

sw't,_h.

Switch Lockout - A movable stop that

preventsthe unintentionaloperationof -

the switchuntilmanually actuated.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Cali7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

nnformat,on:

• Product Type • Part Number

• Model Number • Part Description

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