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iMPORTANT

MANUAL

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Operator's
Manual

Model No.
358,351140
358.351060

- 14"
- 16"

Always Wear Eye Protection

CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
1-800-235-5878

2.2 cuo in,/36cc 2oCYCLE
GASOLi
CHAI
SAW

WARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FA LURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS i
1NJURY_

o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts

=Table of Contents Inside Back Cover

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.Ao
530-082530-5

01/28/95

SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE

CHAIN

SAW

HIGH-SPEED

WOOD-CUTTING

TOOL,

SPECIAL

SAFETY

IMPROPER
USE MUST
OF THIS
CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS THE
INJURY.
PRECAUTIONS
BETOOL
OBSERVED
TO REDUCE
RISK OF ACCIDENTS_ CARELESS OR
Hearing
Protection ....=_.._j

Safety Hat

Snug
Fitting
Clothing

Eye Protection

Heavy

Gloves

Safety Chaps

Safety
Shoe_,,_

Figure I

KNOW YOUR SAW
,

Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit.
o Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructionsfound in this manual,

PLAN AHEAD
.

Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use steeltoed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers--ear
plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing, Regular users
should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw
noise can damage hearing.
o Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is runntng.
° Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work area. Do
not allow other people or animals to be near the chain
saw when starting or operating the chain saw,
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, Iit, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work isstrenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated
by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw,
- Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, ice,
etco,or at night°
o Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do not start cuttinguntil you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
Improperly adjusted, or not completely
and
securely
assembled.
Always
replace the
handguard Immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken, or is other wise removed.
o Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
o With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw
with the muffler away from your body, and the guide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a
scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
o

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work that couid
cause sparks. Al!ow engine to cool before refueling
. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground;
store fuel in a coot, dry, well ventilated place; and use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes,
- Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
o Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling site
before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
• Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a noncombustible area, not on dry feaves, straw, paper, etc_
Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
- Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc

SAFETY NOTICE

re to vibrations
through prolonged
use of gasoJine powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the t
hands, and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swellings
Prolonged
use in cotd weather has been J
to blood vessel damage in olherwise healthy people, If symptoms occur such as numbness
pain loss of strength, change J

Jin skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints,discontinuethe use el this toot and seek medical attention, l
j An anti-vibration system does net guarantee the avoidance of these problems, Users who operate power tools on a continual and J
Lregularbasis must monitor closely theirphysicalcondition and the condition of thisunit,
]

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL
IT MEANS--ATTENTION!tl

TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
BECOME ALERTIrt YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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SAFETY RULES
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.

Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious
injuryto the operator, helpers, bystanders or any cornbination of these persons may result from one-handed
operation, A chain saw is intended for two-handed use,,
• Operate the chain saw only In well.ventilated outdoor areas,
° Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless
specifically trained to do so_
° Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the chain when the engine is running.
• Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove
away limbs, roots, or other objects.
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine. Never try to start the
saw when the guide bar is in a cut or keff_
. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the chain
and be whipped toward you or puli you off balance.
o Be alert for sprtngbackwhen cutting a limbthat is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw
when the tension in the wood fibers is released,
- Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
Applying pressure can cause you to Iose control when
the cut is completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened,

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GUARD AGAINST

MAINTAIN
ORDER

YOUR

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Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears
Service Center with the exception of the items listed in
the maintenance section of this manual For example, if
improper tools are used to remove or hotd the flywheel
when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.
• Make certain the chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger Is released. For correction, refer to
"Carburetor Adjustments."
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object,
Inspect unit and repair or replace parts as necessary,
° Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments,,
o Never modify your saw in any way, Use only attachments supplied or specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.

TRANSPORTING

AND STORAGE

- Stop the unit before transporting.
o Aitow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and
secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty fuet tank before storing or transporting the unit,,
Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run until it stops_
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc
o Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury.
o Store the unit out of the reach of children_
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- Kickback is a dangerous

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reaction that can lead to serious injury.

WARNING

KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
MOVING
CHAIN
CONTACTS
AN
OBJECT AT THE UPPER PORTION OF
THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN
THE WOOD CLOSES tN AND PINCHES
THE CHAIN IN THE CUT. CONTACT AT
THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE
CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT,
WHICH STOPS THE CHAIN FOR AN
INSTANT. THE RESULT IS A LIGHTNING
FAST, REVERSE REACTION WHICH
KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP AND BACK !
TOWARD THE OPERATOR.
IF THE
CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP
OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR
CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK
TOWARD THE OPERATOR, EITHER OF
THESE REACTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF SAW CONTROL
WHICH
CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT
RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY DEVICES
PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS A
CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO
HELP KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS
FREE FROM ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

SAW tN GOOD WORKING

•

H , =l H= = =,l,

KICKBACK

.......

Kickback
Path

Figure 2

Avoid
Obstructions

Clear The
Working Area
Figure 3

SAFETY RULES
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Never Reverse
Hand Positions

MAINTAIN

Stand To
The Left
Of The Saw

t
t
!

Elbow
Locked
Thumb On
Under Side Of
Handlebar

Figure 4

REDUCE THE CHANCE

OF KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen, With a basic
understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element
of surprise which contributes to accidents.
* Never let the moving chain contact any object at the
tip of the guide bar. Figure 2.
, Keep the working area free from obstructions such
as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc
Figure 3. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your
chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular
fog or branch.
, Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A
toose or dut! chain can increase the chance of kickback
to occur. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions° Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine
running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely
tightened after tensioning the chain°
o Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater
chance for kickback to occur,
, Cut one log at a time.
o Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut.
Do not attempt plunge cuts.
. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close
a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
* Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and LowKickback Chain specified for your saw°

KICKBACK

SAFETY

o
*
,

UNDERSTANDING

FEATURES

•

THE
WARNgNG
FOLLOWING
FEATURES ARE INCLUDED ON YOUR SAW TO HELP REDUCE
THE HAZARD OF KICKBACK; HOWEVER,
SUCH FEATURES WILL NOT TOTALLY
ELIMINATE THIS DANGEROUS REACTION.
AS A CHAIN SAW USER, DO NOT RELY
ONLY ON SAFETY DEVICES. YOU MUST
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
INSTRUCTIONS, AND MAINTENANCE IN
THIS MANUAL TO HELP AVOID KICKBACK
AND OTHER FORCES WHICH CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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 stopping
of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation, Either reaction can result in Ioss
of control and possible serious injtJry.
o Ptnch-Klckback
occurs when chain on top of guide bar is suddenly
stopped,
rapidly drives saw straight back toward operator.
, Pull-In
occurs whenthe chain on the bottom of the guide bar
is suddenly stopped.
pulls the saw rapidly forward.

CONTROL

Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure
4oA firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand
encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar
Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle
whether you are right handed or left handed, Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked°
Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it
is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear
handle when making bucking cuts° Figure 4 Never
reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cut_
ting.
Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both
feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your
body from being in e direct line with the cutting
chain. Figure 4_
Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off
balance and lose control of the saw,
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to
maintain control of saw above shoulder height,

•

sample of chain sawsbelow 3,8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI S17&I-1991
Handguard, designedto reducethe chance of your left hand
contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar,
Position of front and rear handlebars designed with dis_
tance between handes and "in*line" with each other., The
spread and "in-line"position of the hands prov dad by this design work together to give balance and resistance incontrollingthe pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback
OCCURS,

•

ANSI B175.1-1991 - Safety requirements for gasoline powered chain
saws as set by the American National Standards Institute, Inc, Standard ei75.1-1991.
Cohtogfed

,_*

Depth G4_uge

._"

_ongstQe

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar,designed witha small radius
tip which reduces the size of the kickbackdanger zone on the
guide bartip, Figure5. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar isone
which hasbeen demonstratedto significantlyreducethe number and seriousness of kickbackswhen tested in accordance
withANSl B175,1, 1991
Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth
gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow
woodto gradually ride intothe cutter Figure5. Low-Kickback
Chainis chain whichhas met kickback performance requirementsof ANSI B175.1-!991 when tested on a representative
-4-

G*Jerd

Reduced K_ckbeck
Symmetrical Guide BBr

Smelt
Red}_J_ _p

ck
Ch_irt

L_tlk

l°°'°°"
Kl_kb_¢k

Fot_

And Allr_ws Wood
TO Gradually Rllfe

Snto Cu{_er

'_"'_
Symmetrical
G_Ido Bar

t_tr_e
Red,us Tip

Chrtirl Wi_h H$£h
Kickback P otetllle$

Figure 5

on Obsltucl
Mste_tal

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saw. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit°
Please read and retain this manual., The instructions wilt
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES,"

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GUIDE BAR:
351140 ......................

14" (36cm)

351060 ...........................
CHAIN: ...............................

16" (40cm)
Low Profile 3/8" Pitch
Chrome Cutters

DISPLACEMENT: ................ 2.2 Cubic Inches (36cc)
ENGINE: .........................
FUEL MiX:
.......................
OILER: ................................
IGNITION: .......................

2-cycle Air Cooled
40:1 (3 2oz oil per gallon gas)
Automatic, 6.8 oz Tank
Solid State
(Air gap 0t0"-.014")

IGNiTiON TIMING: .............

r
i MODEL NUMBER:

35&351140358,351060-

DATE CODE/SERIAL

14"
16"

Non-Adjustable,

Fixed

SPARK PLUG TYPE: ......... Champion CJ-7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP: ............. 025" (65ram)
MUFFLER: ...........................

NO,

Spark Arresting Screen

ENGINE RPM: ...................... 12,600 RPM Maximum

DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND
ON THE PRODUCT°
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance
Agreement is available on this producL Contact your nearest Sears Store for details°

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILmES

•

Read and observe

the safety rules,

•

Follow a regular schedule
and using your uniL

Fellow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage' sections of this Operator's Manual°

in maintaining,

caring

for,

SPECIAL

Your sew is equlppedwlth a temperature limiting muffler
end spark arresting
screen
which
meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All US,
forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Washington, and Oregon require
many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen by law.
If you operate a chain saw In a state or locale where such
regulations exist, you are legatty responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so Is a violation of the law. Refer to the
Spark
Arrestor
section
under
"Customer
Responslblllt|es" for maintenance,
MANUFACTURED
OTHER

FULL

1 YEAR

WARRANTY

NOTICE

UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING

U.$,AND FOREIGN

ON GAS

PATENTS

CHAIN

PATENTS: 4,_40,02B

PENDING,

SAW

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated, and
tuned up according to the owner's manual Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
']'his warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for 30 days from the date of purchase
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER iN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gives you specific tegat rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179

NOTICE_ : Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.266,
safety cedes when using a chain saw for producing income.

ANSi

B175.i-1991;ANSt

Z133.1;an'd

state

Bar Toot

FueVOi! Mix
(Bar Oil not included)
Purchase Craftsman Bar
and Chain Oil Separately

358-351060

Operator's Manual

- 16"

Bar Tool
Chain Saw

Extra Chain

TOOLS REQUIRED

Fuel/Oil Mix
(Bar Oil not included)
Purchase Craftsman Bar
and Chain Oil Separately

Carrying Case

FOR OPERATION

TO REMOVE CHAIN SAW
FROM CARTON

. Torque Wrench (optional) - Reference torque values
are provided throughout this manual for tightening
hardware
, Bar Too!

• Remove loose parts bag included with Chain Saw,
• Remove your saw from the packing material
• You may use the opened packing material as a work
surface

NOTE: tt is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty
fuel tank,,
NOTE: Check chain tension using instructions
Service and Adjustment Section:
= Before first use
. After t minute of operation,

Operator's Manual

NOTE: Models 358,351140 and 358.351060 come fully
assembled, Chain is sharp; unpack with caution.

in the

After removing the contents from the carton, check
parts against the Carton Contents list.
* Examine the parts for damage Do not use damaged
parts,
. Notify your SEARS store immediately ff a part is missing or damaged
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OPERATION
'

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KNOW YOUR

'11

lilt

CHAIN

lU,,I

II1'

SAW (See Fig. 6)

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the
illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments, Save this manual
for future reference.
1

FRONT

HAND GUARD _!_

,H,,ANDLE

STARTER

ARoO,
L
/
FUELM,X
LL
P
STARTER
FILL CAP'f

FAST IDLE

"_...

Drive

LOCK
THROTTLE
LOCKOUT

ADJUSTING
SCREW

REAR
HANDLE

THROTTLE
TRIGGER

CHAIN TRAVEL
DIRECTION

CHOKE
KNOB

BAR CLAMP

1'
CHAIN
CATCHER

GUIDE BAR
NUTS

Figure 6
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine,
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starling the engine,

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed
The GUIDE BAR is designed to carry the chain,

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide additional
fuel to the engine when starling a cold engine
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THROTTLE TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally

The CUTTERS are designed to cut the wood,
The BAR CLAMP NUTS are designed to hold the guide bar
after adjuslmenls have been completed,
The ADJUSTING SCREW is designed to tension the chain on
the guide bar,
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor,

The FAST _DLELOCK a_lowsfor _aslerengine speeds during
starting.
*7"

OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR
STOPPING

CHAIN

SAW

YOUR ENGINE

, Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position,
o If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully.

CHAIN OILER (Fig. 7)
= The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the
chain and guide bar Be sure to fill the bar oii tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6,8 fl oz°),
- Your chain saw wilt consume approximately one tank
of bar oil for each tank of fuel used,,
° Your chain oiler is automatic and requires no adjustmont.

FAST IDLE LOCK
= The fast idle lock allows for faster engine speeds during starting°
, The fast idle lock is engaged by the following steps:
- Grasp the rear handle and depress the throttle lockout,
- Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold,
- Depress the fast idle lock with your thumb and hold,
- Release your grip on the throttle trigger and throttle
lock while continuing to hold the fast idle lock,,
NOTE: Verify the throttle trigger stays in the advanced
position,
tJ[. t'_

Fast Idle

Lookout

Front Handle
"_.,_., Fuel Mix Cap

Bar _
Oil Fill
Cap

Throttle

.....

'q_

Trigge r

Figure 8
Figure 7

THROTTLE

CONTROL

GROUP (Fig. 8)

THROTTLE LOCKOUT
o The throttle lockout disables the throttle trigger.
o The throttle lockout prevents unintentional actuation of
the throttle trigger°

CHOKE
° The
cold
o The
, The

(Fig. 9)

choke provides additional fuel when starting a
engine,
choke is actuated by pulling the blue choke knob,
choke has two positions: partial and full,

Primer_
Bulb

THROTTLE TRIGGER
o The throttle trigger atlows for variable control of
engine speed.
= The throttle trigger is actuated by the index finger on
your right hand

STOP
Choke Positions

Off Partial

Full
Figure 9

-8 _

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING

ENGINE:

WARNING:

FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor, You do not have to drain
the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycte engine oil (AIR*COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman
No. 33500) to your fuel tank.

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING|
INFORMATION
IN THE SAFETY RULES|
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL|
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE
FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE
AT
1-800-235-5878_

2-CYCLE

OIL:

CRAFTSrv_AN 40:1 2-cycte engine oil (AIR_COOLED) is
specialty blended with fuel stabilizers if you do not use
this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as
Craftsman No. 33500) to your fue! mix See "Gasoline
and oil mixture" instructions below..
if CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)
is not available, use a good quality 40:1 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) that has a recommended fuet mix ratio
40:1.
IMPORTANTt Do not use:

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend
you use Craftsman chain saw bar oif, If Craftsman bar oil
is not available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil
until you are able to obtain Craftsman brand The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Your saw
will use approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank
of fuel mix_ Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill
the fuel tank.

o AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA. etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle (AIRCOOLED) engines and can cause engine damage.

GASOLINE
GASOLINE

The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mixture
of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 40:t 2-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bearings and
other moving parts. The correct fue!!oil mixture is 40:1 (see
Fuel Mixture Chart)° Too little oil or the incorrect oil type will
cause poor performance and may cause the engine to overheat and seize.

AND OIL MIXTURE

MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS:
° Consult chart for correct quantities.
o Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
.

Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon
gasoline container°
= Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap.
Shake the container momentarily.
° The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can
be added at this time if desired; follow mixing instructions on the label

Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved fuel
container Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline,

IMPORTANT:
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels called gasohot (or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to oil/gas separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor_
age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, then run the fuel out of the carburetor and
fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it
stops. Use fresh fuel next season
See STORAGE
instructions for additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur1

FUEL MIXTURE

CHART

40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio

1 gal!on

3.2

2°5 gallons

NOTE; Measure fuel correctly Fuel containers can hold
more than the manufacturer's specified amount, tf too
much gasoline is in the container, the resulting gas-to-oil
ratio will not be correct for proper engine operation
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OPERATION
STOPPING

YOUR

ENGINE

- Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position.
* if engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fully
STOP

WARNING:

Positions
Choke .....

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES; SAFETY FOOTWEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING; AND
EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD PROTECTION
DEVICES WHEN OPERATING A CHAIN
SAWo

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THE CHAIN MUST NOT MOVE WHEN THE
ENGINE RUNS AT IDLE SPEED. REFER
TO THE "CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS"
SECTION FOR CORRECTION.
NOTE: Check chain tension using instructions
Service and Adjustment Section:
, Before first use.
o After 1 minute of operation_

STARTING

A WARM ENGINE
Move on/stop switch to the "ON" position.
Be sure choke is in the "OFF" position.
Activate fast idle lock=.
With saw on ground, grip front handle with Ieft hand
and place right foot through opening in rear handle.
o Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to return engine
to idle speed

,
o
°
o

in the

BASIC STARTING PROCEDURE

Right Hand
on
Starter Rope Handle

(Fig.10 & 11)
COLD ENGINE/WARM
ENGINE AFTER
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

STARTING POSITION

Left Hand

', Fuel engine with 40:1 fuei mix.
, Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.Your saw will use approximately one tank of bar oil for each tank of fue! mix
o Prime engine by pressing primer bulb six times.
= Turn on ignition by moving on/stop switch to the "ON"
position.
° Actuate choke by pulling blue choke knob fully out.
Then set the saw on the ground Grip the front handle
with your left hand and place your right foot through
the opening in the rear handle.
o Set fast idle by depressing the throttle lock with your
right hand. Then squeeze throttle trigger and hold
With your thumb, press the fast idle lock down and
hold. Next, release the throttle trigger.
o IF THROTTLE TRIGGER IS SQUEEZED ACCIDENTALLY DURING STARTING IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO RESET THE FAST IDLE LOCK.
NOTE: When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full
extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break
Do not let the starter snap back hold the handle and let
the rope rewind slowly.
° Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until the
engine attempts to start Then push the blue choke
knob in to the partial position. Resume pulling handle
until engine starts.
° Above 40 degrees, allow engine to run for approximately 5 seconds, push the choke knob in to the OFF
position, then squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to idle.
° Below 40 degrees, allow engine to warm up 30 seconds - 1 minute with choke at partial position, Push
choke knob in to the OFF position, then squeeze and
release throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
• To stop engine, move onfstop switch to the "STOP"
position

Front Handle

Right Foot through Opening in Handle
Figure 11

DIFFICULT

STARTING/FLOODED

ENGINE

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has
not started after 20 pulls,
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:
o Activate the fast idle lock.
o Push the choke knob to the "OFF" position
,, Verify that ontstop switch is in the "ON" position..
o With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand
and place right foot through opening in rear handle°
,, Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
Starting could require pulling starter rope handle many
times depending on how badly unit is flooded,
If engine stilt fails to start, refer to "TROUBLE SHOOTING" chart or call the 1-800 number listed on the front
page of this manual

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TREE FELLING

WARNING
!

IFTHETRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING,
THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND
CAUSE SERIOUSINJURY.

THE NATURAL

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Figure t2

FALL DIRECTION

Wind - A tree evenly balanced will fal! in the same direc tion the wind is blowing.
. Lean - Use a carpenter's level or plumb bob to determine if tree has a natural lean. A leaning tree will tend to
fall in direction of leano
o Shape- A tree wilt tend to fall towards side that is more
heavily branched.
, Other Factors- Contacting or nearby trees, buildings, or
wires can influence the direction the tree will fall.

PROCEDURE

(Fig. 12)

If your chain saw binds in the felling cut, you have three
options:
o If the wrong direction of fall is acceptable, carefully remove the felling wedge. Cut deeper in the notch side of
the tree until tree starts to fall.
o tf the wrong direction of fall is not acceptable, attempt to
use one or more felling wedges to force the tree in the
original direction of fall. Do so by driving the wedges
deeper into the felling cut°
• Keep everyone away from the tree in all directions and
then seek professional help!

OPERATION

After determining the Natural Fall Direction, the tree should
be cut as follows:
IMPORTANT: BEFORE FELLING A TREE, MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE AT LEAST 3 FELLING WEDGES AND A MAI)L
(HAMMER) AVAILABLE FOR USE IF NEEDED°
•

12"

Buttress
Root

•

CUTTING

Cut

AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF
THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING,
THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE
WRONG DIRECTION. IMMEDIATELY STOP
THE SAW AND USE A FELLING WEDGE
AND MAUL (HAMMER) TO FORCE THE
FELLING CUT OPEN. THE WEDGE WILL
HOLD THE FELLING CUT OPEN
ALLOWING YOU TO REMOVE THE SAW.
KEEP EVERYONE AWAY FROM THE
TREE IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

DETERMINE

Felling

Top
Notch _

Use some means to visually mark the Natural Fall
Direction°
o Mark your notch cut on the Natural Fall Direction side of
the tree approximately 18-24 inches above the ground..
. Cut top of the notch first at a 45 degree angle. Saw
through 1/3 of the width of the tree.
o Cut bottom of the notch at a 45 degree angle until you
meet the top notch cut. Remove notch of wood.
• On the side of the tree opposite the notch cut, make the
felling cut. The felling cut should be 2 inches above the
center point of the notch cut. Before the felling cut is
complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary
to control the direction of the fail Use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron, to avoid kickback and
chain damage.
• Cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, movement
in the upper branches are all signs that the tree is ready
to fall.
. As tree begins to fall, turn off saw, and move quickly
away from direction of fall

USFJTIPS

o Clear the work area of debris where you can have secure footing°
o Make sure there is enough room forthe tree to fal!, Maintain a distance of 21/2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects, Engine noise can drown out a
warning call,
° Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire
from the tree where cuts are to be made.
o Plan to stand on the up-hitl side when cutting on a slope.
• Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the
line of fall
• Large buttress roots should be removed prior to notch
cut.
o Use a wedge if there is any chance that the tree will not
fall in the desired direction,
. We recommend you cut branches below shoulder height
before fetling tree_ (See Limbing and Pruning).
Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
. Cracking sounds.
o Widening of the felling cut.
• Movement in the upper branches,

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OPERATION - GENERAL
OPERATION

o Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the log
- Keep engine at full throttle during cutting procedure.
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure° If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or engine can result°
• Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut iscompleted, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the unit
at fuii throttle without cutting, unnecessary wear can
occur to the chain, bar, and engine.
° To avoid losing control when completing the cut, do
not put pressure on the saw during the end of the cut.
o Stop engine before setting unit down after operation.

USE/TIPS

Cut wood only_ Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; nora
wood buifding materials; etc
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect
the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary.
o Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small
amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase
the possibility of kickback.
To get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation, practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique:
, Accelerate engine to full throttle before entering cut
by squeezing the threttte trigger.
,

Never cut with engine at partial speeds

OPERATION SAFETY = GENERAL
AVOID REACTIVE

GENERAL SAFETY
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PINCH FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pu_lqn occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contact*
ing a foreign object in the wood. This sudden stopping of
the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite
direction of the chain rotation Pinch-Kickback drives
the saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.. Either reaction can result in loss of control and possibly serious injury.

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WARNgNG
IF SAW BECOMES

PINCHED OR HUNG IN A
LOG, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT OUT. YOU
CAN LOSE CONTROL
OF THE SAW
RESULTING tN INJURY ANDIOR DAMAGE
TO THE SAW, STOP THE SAW, DRIVE A
WEDGE OF PLASTIC OR WOOD INTO THE
CUT UNTIL THE SAW CAN BE REMOVED
EASILY.
RESTART
THE
SAW
AND
CAREFULLY
REENTER THE CUT. TO
AVOID KICKBACK AND CHAIN DAMAGE,
DO NOT USE A METAL WEDGE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO RESTART YOUR SAW WHEN
IT IS PINCHED OR HUNG IN A LOG.

TO AVOID PINCH-KICKBACK:
• Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that
can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise
stop the chain_
= Do not cut more than one log at a time_
o Do not twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawn from an
under-cut when bucking.

KICKBACK
CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT
AT THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD
CLOSES IN AND PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN
IN THE CUT. CONTACT AT THE UPPER
PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR
CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE
OBJECT 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 tS
PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF THE GUIDE
BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN
RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR.
EITHER OF THESE REACTIONS
CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

TO AVOID PULL-IN:
= Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the saw housing against wood.
, Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to hold the cut open

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OPERATION SAFETY - GENERAL
FELLING SAFETY
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS

Check the wind m
Don't cut down wtnd
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Check the lean-Don't cut on lean side

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WARNING
DO NOT CUT:
-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR
BUILDINGS.
-IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DIRECTION OF TREE FALL.
-AT NIGHT.
-DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN,
SNOW, STRONG, WIND, ETC.

Look for decay and rot, If the trunk ts rotted, it
can snap and fafI toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which can
fall on you while cutting.
Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees
that may be poorly supported.
When a tree
doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and putt
down the tree with a cable winch, block and
tackle, or tractor, To avoid injury, do not cut down
a partially fallen tree with your saw°

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Check the balance-Don't cut on weighted side

BUCKING

Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size,

Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be usect as
supports when bucking°
• Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log,
- Finish with an overcut.
Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the logo
- Finish with an undercut,

TYPES

OF CUTTING

(Fig. 13)

° Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with
the bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert
light pressure downward,
° Undercutting - begin on the under side of the log
with the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert
light pressure upwar& During undercutting, the saw
will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this
reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.

USING A SUPPORT

(Fig. 15& 16)

Overcut
Figure 15

1st Cut

Cut

Saw Chassis

BUCKING
ONTHE
GROUND
(Fig. 14)
o Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut,
• Roll log over and finish with an overcuL
Another Log
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OPERATING

USE/TIPS

= Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefullyo Sharp pieces of wood
could be flung toward the operator.
= Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never altow another
person to hold the log while cutting and never hoId the
log with your leg or foot.
o Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as in a bfown down area. Drag the logsinto
a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.,
o 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 on the log

Figure 14

OPERATION-SAFETY
BUCKING

SAFETY

o Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting,

WARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING
CUT. ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL.
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN
TO UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE
CONTROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
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Use Common Sense
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Maintain Secure Footing

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LIMBING

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port the tree as you work.

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Second
Pruning Cut /

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OPERATING

(Fig. 18 )

Small branches - smaller than width of guidebar_
Large branches - larger than width of guidebar.
• Remove small limbs with one cut.
° Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3- 2/3
cutting techniques described in the bucking section.

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First- Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near
the trunk of the tree_
o Second - Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk until the limb falls.
• Third - Cut the remaining stump flush near trunk of
the tree,

(Fig. 17)

PRUNING

Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top,
Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree tosup-

Figure 17

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PruningProcedure

Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree_
Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree.

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ipij}irunlingOui

USE/TIPS

Work s}owiy, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the
saw, Maintain secure footing and balance.
, Keepaclearworkarea,
Frequentlyclearbranchesoutof
the way to avoid tripping over them.
o Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work_
o Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the
top.
- Keep the tree between you and the chain° Cut from the
side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting
. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below.
o Keep out of the way of the falling limb.

PRUNING AND LIF,/IBING SAFETY
Watch out for springpoles.
Use extreme caution
when cutting smalt size limbs. Slender material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.

WARNING
NEVER CLIMB INTO A TREE TO LIMB OR
PRUNE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED
TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,
PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION
WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
BALANCE OR CONTROL OF THE SAW.

Be alert for spdngback. Watch out for branches that
are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid
being struck by the branch orthe saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is reteased

BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING
CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER
BRANCHES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE
OF THE GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR
PRUNING. ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER
THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFESSIONAL TO DO THE JOB, THIS MAY RE*
SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSUBRLITUES
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MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE
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Fill in dates as you complete regular service

After
Use

Before
Use

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Every
5 hrs.

Every
25hrs.

Yearly

Service Dates

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Clean Unit and Labels
p.,

Check for Damaged or Worn "l=arts

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Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts
Ch,eck,Chain Sha[pness

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Guide Bar,Maintenance

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Check Vibration Mounts (i! ,s,oequipped)

p,,

Check Clutch Drum Sprocket
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Clean Air Filter

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Replace
Spark
Plug
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Clean/Inspect Spark Arrestor screen and Inspect,,Muffler
Check Gulde Bar Lube

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Tilter in Fuel Tank
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GENERAL

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BEFORE EACH USE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fuji value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodicafiy to
properly maintain your uniL

CHECK

FOR DAMAGED/WORN

PARTS

The following damaged/worn parts should be referred to
your Sears Service Center.,
NOTE; It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear um
der the saw after engine stops,, Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank
= On/Stop Switch - ensure on/stop switch functions properly by moving the switch to the "Stop position and as_
sure that engine stops, then restart your engine and continue_
o Fuel Tank - discontinue use of chain saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
o Oil Tank - discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks_
° Chain Catcher - replace chain catcher if bent, cut, or
damaged in any way.

All adjustments in the "Service and Adjustments" section
of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air fiIter element and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new
spark ptug and a clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better
and last Ionge_
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual°

LUBRICATION

CHART

(Fig, 19)

WARNING
Q

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE
PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE
EXCEPT
FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

BAR OIL
FILL CAP

INSPECT THE ENTIRE UN_
REPLACE
DAMAGED
PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL
LEAKS AND MAKE SURE ALLFASTENERS
AREINPLACEANDSECURELYFASTENED,

CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

Figure 19

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off the unit with a clean dry clotho

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Craftsman chain saw bar oil

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CHECK

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FOR LOOSE OR WORN PARTS

= Bar Clamp Nuts
. Chain
.Mufffer

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Move on/stopswitch to the "STOP" position.

o Adjust chain for proper tension. (See Chain Tension),
= Position the file holder level (90 °) so that it rests on the
top edges of the cutter and depth
,,, _,auge •

I SIDEV'{EW
'

o Cylinder Shield
, Air Filter

FRONT VIEW J

File Holder

° Throttle Trigger/Lockout
. Handle Screws

GUIDE BAR LUBRICATION

(Fig. 20)

For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you
use Craftsman chain saw bar oil, tf Craftsman chain saw
bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil
until you are abte to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil output
is automatically metered during operationoYour saw will use
approximately one tank of bar oii for every tank of fuel mix
Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.

Cutter
Ali

Depth Gauge
....
& ,Chain
Figure 22
the 30 ° file holder marks parallel with the bar,
30° File
er Marks

I TOP V!E w I
Cutter

Bar Of}
Fill

Cu_er

Figure 23
File from inside toward outside of cutter, straight across
on forward stroke in one direction only. Use 2 or 3
strokes per cutting edge.
Cutter
Figure 20
SHARPENING

CHAIN

(Fig. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,26, 27 & 28)
Marks

WARNING
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Figure 24
Keep ali cutters the same length when filing.
File enough to remove ar y damacje to cutt!ng edges_
Cutters Same

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IMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING
TECHNIQUES AND/OR DEPTH GAUGE
MAINTENANCE WILL INCREASE THE
CHANCE OF KICKBACK WHICH CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

R_,ove

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING THE CHAIN. THE CHAIN CAN

Side Plate

Damage

Top Plate

BE SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT YOU EVEN
Figure 25
File chain to meet specifications shown be{ow.

THOUGH IT IS TOO DULL TO CUT WOOD.

85 °

{ FULL VIEW ]
30 °
Figure 21

Figure 26
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P ace depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge,
le until it is level w th the top
of the

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= Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position
- Remove bar and chain from saw.
o Clean all saw dust and any other debris from the guide
bar groove and guide bar oil lubrication ho{e.
o Lubricate guide bar nose sprocket after each use,
,, Burring of bar rails is a normal process of guide bar rail
wear Remove these burrs by filing guide bar rail side
edges square with a flat file,,
Remove Sawdust
From Guide Bar Groove

Figure 27
Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat
file, The very top of the depth gauge should be flatwith
the front half rounded off with a flat file.
025"

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Squared
Off Cornel

Rounded
Corner

o
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Figure 30

CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 31)

Wrong Way

Right Way
Figure 28

CHECK

GUIDE BAR (Fig. 29 & 30)

A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting
difficult, Check the condition of the _tuidebar each time the
chain is sharpened. Conditions include:
= Chain saw cuts to one side or at an angle_
o Chain saw has to be forced through the cut°
= Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain.
If replacement is necessary, use only the replacement reduced kickback guide bar specified for your saw, Replace
the guide bar when:
o the inside groove of the guide bar rails is worn.
• the guide bar is bent or cracked,
excess heating or burning of the rails is noted,

A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the
engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
Always clean your air filter after 25 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever is tess. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions_ A used air filter can never be
completely cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air tilter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or
annually, whichever is less..
° Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover
= Remove air filter.
° Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with
clean cool water, and air dry completely prior to reinstalling
° Lightly oil air filter prior to installing. Use 2-cycle engine
oil or motor oil (SAE 30). Squeeze excess oil from filter
This will improve the efficiency of the air filter.
o Reinstall air filter
o Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lbs)
Cylinder
Cover

Air
Filter

Correct
Groove

Worn Grooves

File Edges
Squa re
Cylinder
Cover

Figure 29

Figure 31

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REPLACE

SPARK PLUG (Fig. 32)

REPLACE
FUEL FILTER (Fig. 34, 35 & 36)
Thefuelfiltershoutd be reptaced aftereach season Never
operate your saw without a rue! filter, Be careful not to
damage fuel Iine while removing the fuel filter,

The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the
engine starts easier and runs better.
Spark Plug gap should be o025"o
• Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
- Remove cylinder cover
o Twist, then pull off the spark plug boot,,
o Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard_
= Replace with correct spark plug and tighten with 3/4"
socket wrench (10-12 Ib4t)
• Reinstall spark plug boot,,
,, Reinsta!! CYlinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lb).

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Screws

Plug Boot-_--._

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Run fuel tank dry of fuel before replacing fuel fifter
Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position.
Remove the fuelcap,
Pull out fuet cap retainer using a small patr of pliers
Bend a piece of wire,
Insert the bent wire into the fuel tank and hook the fuel
line. Carefully pufl out the fuel line and grab either the
fuel filter or the fuel line with your fingers°
Remove fuel filter from the tank.
Remove fuel filter from the fuel iineo
Either clean the fuel filter or replace it with a new one°
To clean, submerge in warm soapy water for 10 minuteso A very Iight dish washing liquid is recommended_
Agitate fuel filter until it is clean,_ Rinse thoroughly in
warm water and air dry.
Reverse process for installation.

Spark
Pliers
Figure 32
Fuet Cap

INSPECT MUFFLER AND
SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (IF INSTALLED)
(Fig. 33)
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler
and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine
performance.

Fuel Mix!
Fitf Cap

Required cleaning is every 25 hours of operation or annually, whichever is less,

Figure 34

Replace the spark arrestor screen if breaks occur.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN
• Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover screws.
° Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps into muffler
body)
. Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly_ Notice the orientation of these parts for reassemblyo
• Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replace if breaks are found in the screen.
, Replace any broken or cracked parts°
= Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly
with round holes facing up and towards muffler cover
• Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws (7-8 ft-lbs),

Figure 35

..Muffler Diffuser/
Spark Arrestor
Screen
Fuel Filter

Muffler
Cover
Screws

M
Body

Fuel Line

Fuel Filter

Filter Neck /
Cover
Figure 33

Figure 36
-19-

"-_2j.

SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHAIN

REPLACEMENT

(Fig. 37,38,

39 & 40)

handling chain, The chain is sharp and
AUTION: Wear protective gloves when t
can cut you even when it is not moving,

o Move on/stop switch to the "STOP" position.
o Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged.
. Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified in the "Product Specifications"
• See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters for matching your chain.
• Loosen and remove the 2 bar clamp nuts.
= Remove bar damp°
- Remove the old chain,
o Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until
adjusting pin just touches the stop
• Carefully remove new chain from package, Hold chain
with the drive links as shown in Fig 38
, Place chain over and behind the clutch,
o Fit bottom of drive links between teeth in sprocket
nose.
° Fit chain drive links into top of guide bar Fig 39.

Figure 40

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

(Fig. 41, 42, 43 & 44)

= Roll chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not
exist (rotates freely).
o Loosen bar clamp nut&
o Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain just barely
touches the bottom of guide bar.

_-'--___

j_A/djusting
Screw

, ....
Bar Clamp Nuts
Bar CI_

__Bar

Clamp Nuts
Figure 37
_ Cutters

Guide Bar

Figure 41
o Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag, release tip of
guide bar, then turn adjusting screw t/4 turn clockwise. Repeat this step until a sag does not exist.
o While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nuts
with the bar tool (provided), Torque 10-15 ftqb&

Depth Gauge

Adjusting Screw

Figure 38
• Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar
grooves.
o Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is
positioned in the lower hole {n the guide bar.

Bar Tool-,---_
Figure 42
'1"ocheck chain tension:
o Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain
around the guide bar (Fig 44).
o If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen
bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
= If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar
(Fig 43).

Bar Clamp

Figure 39
° Install bar clamp nuts and finger tighten only Do not
tighten any further at this point.
, Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment" section
-20.

Figure 43

SERVgCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
- If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment?
Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn clockwise. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Retighten bar damp nuts

Pulley

Starter
Rope
Handle j

Pulley
Nuts

Screw

I_____-_pulley

Ratche t

Figure 46
• Remove the rope retainer screw and remove any
remaining rope.
o Move away from the fuel tank and melt the end of the
new rope to be installed. Allow the melted end to drop
once.Then, while the rope is still hot, pull the melted
end through a rag to obtain a smooth pointed end.
Feed rope through starter rope hole in starter housing.
• Guide the rope inside the pulley, then up through the
pulley hole. It may be necessary to push the rope
through with a small Phillips screwdriver inserted into
the small hole on the underside of the pulley.
• Wrap rope counterclockwise around the pulley ratchet
and tuck loose end back under rope, leaving a 1" tail
between the retainer rib and screw post°
o Pull rope to tighten.
= Instatl the rope retainer screw and tighten until snug
Do not over-tighten.
, Rewind at! the rope onto the pulley in a clockwise
direction.

Tool

Figure 44

STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT
(Fig. 45, 46, 47, 48 & 49)
ALWAYS WEAR
EYE PROTECTION
WARNING:
WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER ROPE,
THE RECOIL SPRING BENEATH THE
PULLEY IS UNDER TENSION. IF THE
SPRING POPS OUT, SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESUET.
Replace a broken starter rope or one that is badl
frayed.
NOTE: A recoil spring lies beneath the pulley and is
under tension If the recoil spring is disturbed, considerable time and effort will be required to reinstall.
For this reason you may want to let your Sears Service
Center handle this repair If you try to repair the starter
rope and the recoil spring pops out, take the unit to your
Sears Service Center.

Starter.
Housing "_

o Remove the four fan housing screws and toosen the
two screws on the cyiinder cover
° Remove fan housing from the unit

Fan
Housing
Screw

Starter
Rope
Hole

Fan Housin
Screw

Figure 47
, Twist and push pulley into starter housing.
o Replace and tighten the pulley screw.
Rope
Retalner

Starter Rope Pulley
(Inside Fan Housing)
.... ii

Figure 45
• To take out rope tension, putl out 10" of rope. While
holding down pulley ratchet witl_ thumb, push several
inches of rope back intofan housing and catch in notch
Either hold pulley ratchet with thumb or hold starter
rope handler Retain rope in the notch and slowly allow
pulley to turn counterclockwise until tension is gone.
, Remove the pulley screw in the center of the pulley
• Gently twist and lift pultey while rotating counterclockwise

Pulley j
o

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Tab
Figure 48

Screw

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
o Pull out !0" of rope and catch rope in tab in the pulley,
o Carefully turn the pulley two complete turns clockwise,
keeping the rope against the tab to wind the spring,,
. While holding the pulley ratchet, pull the excess rope
through the starter rope hole.White holding tension on
the rope, let rope slowly rewind into the housing.

_;T__.___/

.............

Wind Up Spring

R_ent;dfne r

Figure 49 .....

_22_

o Reinstall fan housing by aligning the fan housing to
the chassis,, "Then while holding the fan housing
against the chassis, pull the rope handle out until you
feel the fan housing drop into place against the chassis, Slowly, let the rope rewind into starter housing.
- Reinstall the 4 fan housing screws and tighten the 2
cylinder cover screws. Fig 45,

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CARBURETOR

ADJUSTMENTS

Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the
carburetor. Please read all instructions and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual before
beginning this process, if the engine does not operate according to these instructions after repeating the
adiusting steps, do not use the unit. For further assistance, please call our customer assistance hottine at
1-800-235-5878.
tf engine does not start, it may be flooded, if in doubt,
read the section on flooded engine in the starting sec..
tion of this manual prior to beginning any adjustments.
The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory for sea
level conditions. Adjustments may become necessary if
the saw is used at significantly higher altitudes or if you
notice any of the following conditions:
, Chain moves when the engine runs at idle speed. See
"1die Speed Adjustment."
, Saw witl not idle. See "idle Speed Adjustment" and
"Low Speed Mixture Adjustment."
, Engine dies or hesitates when it should accelerate..
See "Acceleration Adjustment."
o Loss of cutting power which is not corrected by air filter cleaning. See "High Speed Mixture Adjustment°"
NOTE: There are three adjustments on the carburetor.
• The Idle Speed Adjustment is marked with the letter
?T?
= The two remaining adjustments on the carburetor
are the mixture adjustments. One is marked "U' for
tow speed, and the other "H" for high speed.

WARNING:
THE CHAIN WILL BE MOVING DURING
MOST OF THIS PROCEDURE. WEAR
YOUR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

CARBURETOR

PRESETS

(Fig. 50)

If your engine will not start due to suspected improper
carburetor adjustment, the following presets may be required. If used, it is recommended that all steps within
the adjustment procedure be completed in order to
assure a properly set carburetor. If presets are not needed, proceed to section "Idle Speed Adjustment"
When making adjustments, be careful not to force the
plastic fmiter caps beyond the stops or damage wilt
Occur,

Very smal adjustments can affect engine performance.
it is important to make slight adjustments and test performance before proceeding. Each adjustment should
be no more than 1/16 of a turn°
o Turn both of the mixture adjustments counterclockwise untit they stop.
o Turn the idle speed adjustment clockwise until it
stops Now turn counterclockwise 4-t/2 turns.
o If engine fails to start after performing carburetor presets, the unit may be flooded. Review the "Difficult
Starting" section of the manual. If problems continue
call the 1-800 number listed on the front cover of this
manual for further assistance.
= Start the engine and operate for three (3) minutes to
warm up. Go to "Adjusting Procedure."
Idle Speed Adjustment

IN "LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT" RECHECK IDLE SPEED AFTER
EACH ADJUSTMENT.THE CHAIN MUST
NOT MOVE AT IDLE SPEEDr

p r,

Mixture

i/!llll_MJ J /,..3",PE:= "_
[_"_
t% o _'2__
_
=="_"
i

Figure 50

-23_

_'_"-'_,_.

t-I1

HighSpeed
Mixture
Adjustment

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING

PROCEDURE

HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H"

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T"
o Allow the warm engine to idle_
= Adjust the Idle Speed until the engine continues to run
without stalling and without the chain moving,
-Tum clockwise to increase engine speed ff engine
stalls or dieSr
- Turn counterclockwise to slow engine down and/or
to keep the chain from turning,,
= No further adjustments are necessary if chain does
not move at idle speed and if performance is satisfactory,
LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT"U'
, Allow engine to idle,
• Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly clockwise until the RPM starts to drop. Note the position°
= Turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment slowly counterclockwise until the RPM speeds up and starts to
drop again,, Note the position,
, Set the Low Speed Mixture at the midpoint between
the two positions,

-24-

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL
THROTTLE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHILE
MAKING HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENTS AS DAMAGE
TO THE ENGINE CAN OCCUR
° Make a test cut,
- Based on performance of the saw while cutting, adjust
the high speed mixture in 1/16 turn increments as follows:
- Clockwise if saw smokes or loses power in the cut,
Do not adjust for best power by sound or speed, but
judge by how welt the saw performs in the cut.
- Counterclockwise if the saw has speed while out of
the cut, but dies in the cut or lacks power while cutting,
• Repeat the test cuL
, Continue with 1/16 turn adjustments until the saw performance is acceptable while cutting_
• After completing adjustments, check for acceleration.
ACCELERATION CHECK
• tf the engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating,
turn the Low Speed Mixture Adjustment 1/16 of a turn
at a time counterclockwise until you have smooth
acceleration.
= Check the idle speed for stability and no chain movement, Adjust as necessary,
• Recheck for smooth acceleration and stable idle
Repeat process as necessary for acceptable performance

STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING
OR TRANSPORTING iT IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL tN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM
WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS
OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN
PLACE. POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT SUCH AS THE CHAIN CANNOT
ACCIDENTLY
CAUSE
INJURY
TO
PASSERS BYo
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
..............

GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly prior to storage Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.

ENGINE
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occurto fuet system components.
Follow these instructions:
1, Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved
fuel container.
2. Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storage
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel line, or tank during storage° Also,
experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called
gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois ture, which leads to oil/gas separation and formation of
acids during storage which will damage your engine, To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage of 30 days or Ionger_
Fue! stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuef gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container, Always follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Craftsman 40:1 2-cycte engine oil is specially blended with
fuel stablltzers_ If you do not use this SEARS oil, you can
add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman #33500) to your
fuel tank.
,

= Clean the entire unit.
,Ctean

air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities",

Inspect the bar clamp area and dean any dirt, sawdust,
grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide
bar and chain; replace a guide bar that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Re..
place a damaged or worn chain.
•

Lightly oi! external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.

handling
chain Isgloveswhen
sharp and
AUTION:chain.
Wear The
protective
can cut you even when it isnot moving.

= Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the gu{de
bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper, cloth, or plastic.

=
,
o
o

Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1 oit mix
through the spark plug opening. Slowly pu!t the starter
rope 8 to !0 times to distribute oil to inner engine surfaces
Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended type and heat range. Refer to "Product Speci*
fications"o
Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities".
Reinstall alt covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten alt screws and fasteners
Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginning of the next season.

OTHER
° Do not store gasoline from one season to another
, Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust°
Rust and/or dirt in your fuel system will cause problems.
• Store your unit in a wet1ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will induce condensation and eventua{ rust or corrosion
IMPORTANT: Never cover unit while engine and exhaust
areas are still warm

Be sure atl handles and guards are in place end are securely fastened_ Replace any damaged parts.

_25_

TROUBLE SHOOTUNG POINTS
.................

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

CHART
REMEDY

CAUSE

SYMPTOM
Engine will not start
or will run only for
a few seconds after starting.

....

1,
2.
3.
4o
5,
6,
7t

ii,

i,,,,,,,,

,,i

Fuel tank empty.
Engine flooded.
Spark plug not firing_
Fuel not reaching carburetor,
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Stop Switch off.
None of the above.
..........

t, Fill tank with correct fuel mixture
2o See "Starting Instructions,"
3, Install new plug/check ignition system,

See "Carburetor Adjustments"
'
S _
See 41Carburetor Adjustment.
Contact your Sears Service Center/Depto
Contact your Sears Service Center/DepL
Contact your sears serv!ce Center/Dept.

Adjustments,
i See
Clean"Carburetor
fuel filter; inspect
fuel line_
Move switch to the "START"position.
71 Contact your Sears Serv!ce Center/Dept.

Engine will not idle
properly°

1.
2o
3o
4.
5.

Idle speed set too fast or too stow,
Low speed mixture requires adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn_
Compression low,
None of the above.

1,
2o
3_
4_
5.

Engine will not
accelerate,lacks
power, or dies
under a load.

1.
2.
3.
4,,
5o
6.

Air filter dirty,
Spark plug fouled,,
Carburetor requires adjustmenL
Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged°
Compression low,
None of the above.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

1,
2o
3.
4.
5,

Air filter dirty_
Fuel mixture incorrect.
High speed mixture requires adjustment°
Choke partially on_
Crankcase leak.

1o
2.
3.
4.
&
6.
1,
2.
3.
4,
5.

Clean or replace air filter,
Clean or replace spark plug and re-gap1
See "Carburetor Adjustments,"
Contact your Sears Service Center/DepL
Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto
Con!ac!...yo..u.r
Sears Service Center/Dept... '
Clean or replace air filter.
Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
See"Carburetor Adjustments."
Push Choke knob in.
Co,n!ac,t,.yourSea.rs..Service CentedDept.

1,
2,
3o
4,
5.
6.
7.

Fuel mixture incorrect,
High speed mixture set too low (Lean)
Spark plug incorrect.
Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged,
Carbon buiLd-up on muffler outlet screen
Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty.
None of the above.

t,
2,
3.
4_
5
6.
7.
1o
2.
3.

See "Fueling Your Unit."
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Replace with correct piug
Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto
Clean spark arrestor screen..
Clean area..
Contact your,Sears Service Center/DepL
Fill oil tank,
Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Remove bar and clean_

lu,

nu,,

Engine runs hot.

lu, m

i,,i,,

,ulJ,,J

,,,u

Oil inadequate for
bar and chain
lubrication.

1, Oil tank empty°
2. Oil pump or oil filter clogged_
3, Guide bar oil hole blocke&

Chain moves at Idle
Speed.

1. Idle speed requires adjustment.
2o Clutch requires repam

Chain does not move
when engine is
accelerated_

1o
2,
3..
4.
1.
2_
3o
4..

,Hi,

i,,,,,,,

Chain clatters
or cuts roughly.

i ill

i i i,,lu

t_ See"Carburetor Adjustments."
2. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
,, ,, ,,

,,,,,,,

1,
2.
3,
4.
!,
2o
3,
4_

Chain tension too tighL
Carburetor requires adjustment°
Guide bar rails pinched,
Clutch slipping. ,..............
Chain tension incorrect,
Cutters damaged
Chain wom._
Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or
depth gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
6. Chain installed backwards.
,

,,, ,,,,,,,,,,

........

,,Ji Jl

,,,,,,u

See "Chain Tension."
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Repair or replace,
Contact ,your ,Sears Service Center/Dept.
See "Chain Tension."
Contact your Sears Service Center/Depto
Resharpen or replace chain.
See the chain sharpening instructions_

5_ Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto
6 Install chain in right directlono
,,,,

Chain stops within
the cuL

1. Chain cutter tops not flied flat.
2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.
3o Clutch stipping,

1_ See the chain sharpening instructions.
2, Repair or replace guide bar.
3, Contact your Sears Service CentedDepto

Chain cuts at an
angle.

1. Cutters damaged on one side

1, Resharpen until all cutters have equal
angles and lengths.
2. Resharpen until all cutters have equal
angles and lengths
& Replace guide bar.

2.. Chain duli on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgemento
If you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
_26-

2O
48

\22

Ref_
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
"'-

Part

No.

530-0t570t
530-037809
530-037803
530-015917
530-037805
530-083406
530-037794

9
I0

530-0f5701
530.047061

II
12
13
t4
15
16
I7
18
I9
20
21
22.

530-015611
530-014949
530-038227
530-016095
530_0474-40
530-015922
530-029850
530-015905
530-015907
530-015826
530-038593
530-016110

Included

in Gasket

Description

ReL

Part No,

Trigger - Throttle
Pin
Wire - lhrottle
Cover - Clutch
Nut - Bar Mounting
Lever- Choke
Grommet - Choke Knob
Assy - Chassis
incl, 36,37.38.40.4f
62 63,64 [29& 3[
from page 281)
Pin
Assy - Clutch Drum
wtBrg
Washer - l'hmst
Assy - Clutch
Lever - Kill Switch
Spring - Switch
Lock-out
Clip - Cyl Shield Screw
Chain Catcher

23
24

530-038238
530-069698

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

530-038546
530-038543
530-Ol9216
530-O37818
530-016097
530-019206
530-038241
530-038373
530-03782I
530-030189
530-0t5775
530-069216

37
38

530-023877
530-047192

39
40
4t
42
43
44
45.

530-019212
530-016133
530-038278
530-016020
530-016132
530-015905
530-016138

Screw

Washer - Clutch
Pin - Bar Adjusting
Retainer _ Bar Adjusting
Screw. Bat Adjusting

Description
Hate - Bar Mounting
Kit Oil Pump
(incl 25-30 & 45)
Plug - Dust*
Plunger - Gear Assy
O_Ring*
Body - Oil Pump
Screw - Oil Pump
Block _ Seal
Fitting - Elbow
Pick-Up Tube
Filter- Oil
Plug - Oil Filter
Screw
Kit - Fuel Line
(Large Dia )
Fitting - Fuel Line
Assy - Fuel Cap
w/Retainer (inc[ 39)
O-Ring*
Bolt - Bar
Insert - Chassis
Screw

Bolt
Screw
Pin - Cam

Set 530-069608

_27-

Re['.

Part No.

Description

46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58

530-037820
530-037799
53%038224
530-015940
530-037485
530-069232
530-015892
530-037816
530-027531
530-0378t7
53%047534
530-400897
530-092322

59
60
6I
62
63
64

530-0t6134
530-015920
530-016080
530-026119
530-038264
530-010846

65
66

530-019143
71_3617
7V3629
7f-36365
71-36366

Worm Gear
Handle - Front
Hand Guard
Screw
Handle * Starter
Kit - Rope
Screw
Hsg • Fan
Spring o Recoil
Pulley - Starter
Assy - Flywheel
Washer - Flywheel
Lock Washer.
Hywhee[
Nut - Flywheel
Screw - Pulley
Screw - Rope Anchor
Check Valve
Plug - Oil Vent
Assy - Oil Cap
(incl 651
O-Ring Oil Cap*
Chain- 14'
Chain- 16
Bar- 14"
Bar * 16"

........

,,,

,....................

,,,

ii..........

,...........

,,,.,,

.......

REPAUR PARTS
,,,,,

,,,,,i......

.......

,, :,

...........

..............

,,,,,i ........

,,,,

,,,.,,,, ........

....

Ref,]

Part No.

Description

Ref_ ] Part No.
.......

I
2
3

! 530-082530
i 530-037793
1 530-016101
530-037804
530-035343
530-019217
530-015810
530-037806
530-016094
530-016102
530-037798
530-038318
530-038317
530-038340
530-047213

6
7
8
9
l0
tl
12
t3
14
15.
ii

,, i:1_,

Operator's Manual
Air Filter - Foam
Nut - Carb Screw
Hsg - Air Filter
Carburetor
Gasket +Carb*
Screw
Adapter - Carb
Screw
Screw
Shield - Cyl
Limiter Cap - High
kimiter Cap - Low
Grommet - Carb Adjust
Assy Air Purge

,,,,,

Ref.

Description

Part No.

Description

530-069247

30
31
32
33
34
35

530-047502
530-014362
530-0.37652
530-019221
530-038237
530-047207

36
37
38,
39
40
4t,

530-037245
530-036103
530-016132
530-039167:
530-015905
530-047442

Fuel Line Kit
(Small Dia)
Assy 7 Wire Harness
Fuel Filter Assy
Insulator - Heat
Gasket - lvluffler*
Back Plate - Muffler
Assy - Muffler (incl
36, 37 & 38)
Diffuser - Muffler
Screen - Spark Arrestor
Screw
Ignition Module
Screw

I 530-069247

1 530-0192t0

18
19
20
21

I 530-030154
I 530-019208
1 530-069606
I 53%069604

22
23
24
25
26
27
28.

I 530-029805
I 530-015697
I 530-038507
I 530-047t79
I 530-037935
I 530-016136
1530-016090

Fuel Line Kit
(Small Dia)
Seal .. Air Box*
Spark Plug
Gasket - Carb Adapter*
Cylinder- Machined
Piston Kit lind 22, 23.
Piston & Wrist Pin)
Ring - Pistoa
Retainer - Piston Pin
Assy * Crankshaft
Assy - Seal & Bearing
Cap - Crankcase
Clip - High Tension Leac
Screw
_,

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REPAIR PARTS
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_EARS

M ODE__L,___3_5_,351140,358,351060

Carburetor Klt #53_

Part No.
t
2
3
4,
5
6

8
9,
10,,
11,,
12
t3,
14.
154
16,
17,
18o
19.

530-035383
530-035384i
530-035295
530.-035162
530-.-035299
530-035165
5.30-035014
530-035028
530-035016
530--035301
530-038318
530-038317
530-035399

20,
21

530-035302
530-069703

]

530-035296
530-.035303
530-035164
530-O35166
530-035300
530-035293

Description
..............
_dle Adv Screw Kit
Metering Lever
Fuel Pump Gasket
Fuel Pump Diaphragm
Fuel Inlet Screen
Needle Spring
(Low Speed)
Low Speed Needle-WT 324
High Speed Needle-WT 324
Needle Spring (High Speed)
Welch Plug (5/16)
Cup Plug
Metering Diaphragm Gasket
Metering Diaphragm
Metering Lever Pin
Metering Lever Pin Screw
Inlet Needle Valve
Limiter Cap - High
Limiter Cap - Low
Carburetor Repair Kit
(Inci 1-20)
Metering Lever Spring
Carburetor Kit
(tncl, Carb, 17 & 18)

Not Shown
530-031157

Limiter Cap Remova_
Tool
530-433t161 Limiter Cap Insertion
Tool

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19,

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NOTES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safety Rules ....................................................................................
2
Storage .................................................................................25
Product Specification ................................................................
5
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................
26
Warranty ................................................................................................
5
Repair Parts ....................................................................................
27
Operation .....................................................................................
7
Accessories ...................................................................................
31
Customer Responsibilities ...................................................
16
Repair Parts Ordering/Service .............................................
32
Se_ice and Adjustments ........ 1,'-"......... ,............,.:.:.:.:,:.:..20

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INDEX
,

A
K
Know Your Chain Saw ..............................................................
7
Accessories ...................................................................... 31
L
Air Filter .................................................................................18
B
Limbing ..............................................................................................
15
M
Bar and Chain Oil ..................................................................9
Maintenance Schedule .........................................................
16
Bucking ....................................................................................
14
C
Model Number ................................................................................
5
Muffler ..............................................................................................
19
Carburetor Adjustments ......................................................
23
O
Chain Oiler .....................................................................................
8
Chain Sharpening ............................................................. 17
Operation ..................................................................................
7
Ordering Repair Parts .................................................
32
Chain Adjustment ........................................................... 20
P
Customer Responsibilities ............................................. 16
P runing ..........................................................................................
15
Spark Plug
19
R
E
Repair Parts ...............................................................................
27
Engine
FueVOil ....................................................................... 9
S
Service and Adjustments ......................................................
20
Spark Plug ...................................................................19
Spark Arrestor Screen ..................................................... 19
Starting ...................................................................... 10
Storage ...................................................................... 25
Specifications ..................................................................... 5
F
Starter Rope .................................................................................
21
Fuel Filter ................................................................................
19
Starting .................................................................................................
10
Storage .....................................................................................
25
Fueling
9
T
G
Guide Bar and Chain Oil ................................................... 9
Tree Felling .....................................................................................
11
Guide Bar Lubrication .................................................... 17
Trouble Shooting ............................................................... 26
H
Throttle Control Group ......................................................... 8
W
Hardware Contents ........................................................................
6
How To Use Your Chain Saw .............................................8
Warranty ..............................................................................................
5
.............................................................

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ACCESSORRES
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was originally purchased° They are also available at
most Sears retait outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model
number of your unlto
PERFORMANCE
Bar Oil

Air Filter

2-cycle
Engine
Oil

Spark Plug

3.2ozo
8oz.
16oz.

lqt.
I gal.

MAINTAINENCE
Carrying

Gloves

Guide Bar

Safety
Goggles

-31-

Chain

Hearing
Protection

Chain
Sharpener

2,2 cu. in./36¢c 2=CYCLE
GASOLmN CHAroN SAW

Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.351140
358,35106G

- 14"
- 16"
Each Gasoline Chain Saw has its own model number. The model
number for your unit witi be found on a decal attached to the unit.

aF YOU NEED REPAIR
SERVICE OR PARTS:

All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and
Co, Sewice Centers and most Retail Stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

REPAnR
SERVICE
1-8O0o4=REPAIR
(1-800=473=7247)

o PRODUCT - "GASOLINE CHAIN SAW"
o MODEL NUMBER - 358.351140 - t4"
358351060 - 16"

ORDERING PARTS
lo8O0-FON=PART
(1=800-366o7278)

• PART NUMBER
° PART DESCRIPTION
Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that
Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained techniciansoo, professional technicians specifically trained on Sears
products, having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that
we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell.

CUSTOMER
ASSBSTANCE
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1-800-235-5878
HOURS
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Mort-

Sat 7am-Tpm

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