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Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts

MODEL

NO.

358-356280-2.8/18
358.356330-3.3/20"

SF_/_RS / I:RRFTSMRN_
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'228/i8" ' 3.3/20"
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

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Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are located _n the starting instructions
decal.

,_WARNING:
Carefully read and follow
Safety Rules, Precautions
and Operating Instructions.
Failure to do so can result
inserious personal injury.
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Model No.

Serial No.
Retain "th_se numbersforfuture

reference:

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Sears,
53 0-067180-5.-01t30/90

Roebuck

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Co., Cl_ea__,o_),

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Ill. 60684

U.S.A.
@Seats, Roebuck and

C0.,

1990

F_NT
(Excluding

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ON GASOLINE
Bar,. Chain,

Sparl<

pfu 9, Air Filter

CHAIN
and

SAW

Starter

Rope)

For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up this chain saw according to tf_. opeta_.:ng
maintenance instructiorts irt the operators m._nual, Sears will repair-defects in mate.r.ial or work:mansnip in mis ga.._,o_ne
chain saw at no ¢hatge.
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This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug, air filter, and" starter rope which are e._endabie parts and become worn
during normal use_
If this chain saw is used for commercial er renlat pulposes, this warranty sppliek; for only 30 days from date of pumhase.
WARRANTY S_-J_VICE IS AVAILABLE BY RE't'URNI_IG THE CHAIN SAW TO THE N_REST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/
DEPAFTTMENT IN THE UNWED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary"from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., _ears Tower, Dept. 698F/3_A, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE
Sl_lflmitlons
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SI=IECIAL._FEI_ SECTION... .......
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Know Your:Chaln Saw ........................
Preparing .your saw For Use ...................
A. GettingReady ..............................
B. Attaching The Handguard ....................
"C. Attaching The Spur .........................
D. /k_'mchingTheBarandOhain ..................
E. ChainTension .............................
:E FuelingYour Engine; ........................
G. Bar and_hain Lubricant ....................
Accessories .................................
Using Your Saw ............................
A. Control

Devices

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B. Starting Instruclions

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OF CONTENTS
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Types

of Cutting

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A, Basic Cutting Technique ..................
B. Tree Fel|ing Techniques . ..................
C. Bucking ............
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O. Debranching and Pruning .................
Mal(,_mance ...............................
A. Guide Bar and Chain ....................
R Spark Arrestor ...........................
C. Starter Rope ...........................
D, CarburetorAdjustments...................
E. CILr_ch
_u'(d
Drum ISprocket .................
F, Air Filter ...............................
G. Storage ...............................
I-f. Trouble Shooting Chart ...................
I. Maintenance Chart ......................
Repair Parts .................................
Quick Reference Page ........................

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SPECIAL

SAFETY

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KIC KBACK
REDUCING

KickbackJsa
dangerous reaction that(an le_d tosedous
personal injury. Do not reJy only on the safety devtces ptovided withyoursaw. As a chain saw user, you must take
special safety pre_utions
to help keep your cutting jobs
free from accident or injury.

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_I_KICKBACK

WARNING

Kickbackcanoccurwhenthe
moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip of thegu Ide bar
or whenthe wood closes Inand pinches thesewchain
l n the cut _Contact at the upperportion
of tim tip ot the
guideba_can cause thechain to dig tntothe object and
stop the_haln foran Instant. The_result Is a lightning
fast, teVetse reaction,whlch kicks the guldebar up and
back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched
along th_ top of the guide bai; the guide bar can be
driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of
these reactions can cause loss of saw control which 1
can msult in serious injury,
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KICKBACK PATH

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7.
8.
9.
10.

K,ICKIM, CK

Recognize that kickback can happen. With a
basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
Ne_r let the moving chain contact any object at the
tlpof the guide bar. Figure 1.
Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you
are cutting through a particular log or branch.
Keep your saw chain stzarp and properly tensloned. FotlowSears chain sharpening and maintenance in_rucg0ns:(3heck tension at regular intervats
with the engine stopped, neverw_ththe engine running.
Make sure the bar cJampnuts are securely tightened
after tensicningthe chin. A loose or duli chain can
increase the chance of kickback.
Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the
chain-is movi_'_ga'_a slow_, speed, there is greater
chance for kickback,
Cut only one log at a time.
Use extremecaution
when re-entering a cut,
Do not attempt piunge cuts,
Watch forshifting logs orotherforcesthat
could
close a cut and pinch or Pall into the chain.
Use only the Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and
Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw.

Figure 1
MAINTAINING
AVOID
OBSTRUCTIONS

" CLEAR"
,.

WORKING

AREA

2.
_ " _

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STAND

LEFT OF

,\ THESAW
iE_LOW
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TO THE

3.
4.

T_raMB"ON
INDERSIDE
OF HANDLEBAR

Figure 3

5.
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CONTROL

Keepa good firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go.
Fig_.3.
A fi;_mgrip ,can neutral!ze kickback and
help you maimain control of the saw, Keep the
fingers of your left hand encircling
and your left thumb under the front h_,ndlebar. 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 soit
is in a straight line with your right ha nd on the rear
handle when making bucking cuts. Figure 3. Never
reverse right and left hand positions for any type of
Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw, to keep
'_'pur body from being.,in a direct line'with
the
cutting, chain..Eigure 3 ..............
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 the saw above shoulder height.

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SAFETY

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Because a chain saw is a hlgh-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
De ooserved to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can
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c_use serious injury.

DO not attempt to use your chain Saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
etc. or at night.
5. Plan your sawingoperation carefullyin advance. Do
not startcuttingur_ityouhavea clear work area, secure
footing,andifyouarefal(ingtrees,aplanned retreat path.

HEAVY DUTY GLOVES

AVOID

REACTIVE

FORCES

Pinch-Kickback
and PuIFin occur when the chain is
suddenty-stopped
by being_pinched,
caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This results in a
_
ofthe chainfor_e used tocut wood ar_lcausesthe saw
to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. PinchKickback drives the saw slraight back toward _ operator.
Pull*inpul/s_esawawayfromtheoperatOr.
Either reaction
can result in loss ofc_r_ol and poss_te sedous injury.

Figure4
KNOW

YOUR

SAW

Read yourOperator's Manual camfuflyuntil youcorm
ptetely
_mde,'_d andfolk_w
all
s_atyroles
_,_d
opera,rig
instruotionsbefore'attemptingtooperatethe unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adultuserswho under.stand .and follow the safety rules, precautions,and
operatinginstructionsin this manual.
PLAN

AHEAD

Wear protective gear. Figure 4, Alwaysusesteel.toed
safetYfootwearwithpoP_p.sot_; snug.#__!n
9 clothing;
t_eav_-duty non-slip g_oves; eye protections_Jchas
non-.f_j_
ping, _ented goggles or face screen; an approvedSafetyhard hat, and soundbarriers_ ear plugsor
mufflersto protectyour hearing. Regu]_ usePsshould
have hearingchecked regularlyas chainsaw noisa can
damage hearing°
2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets out of the work
' area -- a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do notallow
other people oranimals to be near the chainsaw when
startingor operating the chain saw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, ii|, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition.that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, checkwith yourdoctor
- before operating-a:chain-saw: ............_.........: .......

To avoid Pinch,Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can _se mate,_ial _opinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1.
2.

Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the spur against the wood.
Usewedges made of plasticor _,
(_er Of metal)
to hotd thecut open.

HANDLE
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3,
4,
5.
6.

FUEL

WiTH

CAUTION

Etiminate all sources of spad(s or flame in theareas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should
• be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks.
Mix and pourfuelin an outdoor area_ on bateground;
store fuel in a coot, dry, well-vent,.ated place;,and use
an approved, marked container for fuel.
Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters} away from fuel and
fueling site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while opereting
the saw.
Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a noncombustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, p_er, etc.
SLOWLY remove the fuel tank cap and refuel the unit
-'St_'r:e-t_"a_J_;__K
_;_vV_e_e
fuel_rS
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
etectric motors or switches, _urnaces, etc.

OPERATE

YOUR

SAW

SAFELY

1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operate the chain saw only In outdoor areas.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree,
4. Position_8!!parts of your body to the left of cut and
away froth'the saw chain when the engine Is
• running.
5. Cutwood onty.Do notcutmetal,plastics,masonry,nonwoodbuildingmated_lso
etc.Do not useyour sawto pryor
shoveaway limbs,rootsor otherobjects.
6. Ma_stzre.the chain willnot mai_ €_XttactWithar_ object while_arting the engine. Ne_rtryto startthe saw
when the guide bar isina-cut or kerr.
7. Use extremecaution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is
under tension so you witl not be struck by the limb or
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
9. Do not put.pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN
WORKING

YOUR SAW
ORDER

Keep the vlbr_ion isolators in good condition.
Periodically
inspectisolators fortea_,dpsor separationof
the rubber p_on fromthe metalmountings.Haveyour
Sears Service Center replace the isolatorsif wornor
damaged,if vibrationincreasesorifmountsde.top an_ut
ofroundorswollenshapefromexposuretOgasolineand/or
oil itis recommended thatall isol_torsbereplacedwhen
a failure toone occur_

CARRY

AND

S_RE

YOUR

SAW

SAFELY

.1..Hand carrytheunit with the engine stopped,Ihe muffler away from yourbody, and theguide bar and.c%_into
tlie rearcoveredpreferablyv_h a scabbard.
2.

Before transporting in any vehicle orstodng in any
enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely,cover
the bar and chain and properly secure _o avoid
turnover,fuel spillage or damage.

Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more than
30 days.
Store in a dry area out of the reach of children _nd
away from where fuel vapomcan reach sparks oran
Open flame fromhctwater beaters, furnaces,etc.

GOOD
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

t..Have all chai_ saw service performed byyour Sears
Service Center .Withthe exception0fthe itemslistedin
the ma;'t_*enance._-ct_on
of this manual, Forexample,if
improper ta0fs are used to felt'roveor hold the flywheel
when servicing.the clutch, st_'Ucturaldamage to the
flywheetcan occur andcause the flywhe!l toburst.
2. _ Keep fuel and oil caps, screws: and fasteners
securely tightened.
3 Keep the_handles dry, Clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture..
4. Make certain the sawchainstops
moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to
page 19.for.carburetor idle adjustment instructions,
5. Stop fhe saw ff the.chaln strikes aforeign object. Inspect the unit and repairor replace parts as necessary.
6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
m_t_..,.ten_ncee_ce_ fo,_ca,_bur_or a_t,.st ,m_nts.
-7. Never modify ,your saw in any way, Use onlyattachments suppliedor specificallyrecommendedby Sears,
8. AlWays replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is Otherwise
removed;
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NOTE_-Exposureto vibrations through prolonged use of
chain saws may produce Whtteflnger disease
(Raynaud's phenomenon ). This phenomenon
_edu_-'_ the hatld's ability to fie_| _
i_julate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and clmulation
damage andttssue necrosis.
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An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
engine vibration is recommended for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained b_sis and is
provided on this saw. However, an antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
Whitefinger disease, Continualand regular users
must monitor closely their use of chain saws and
phy_ca_ cop_d_mn.

Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,Section
1910.266(5);2_1 of American National Standard
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0_1-19"78;and relevant state safety codes when
using a chainsaw for logging purposes.

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A. INTRODUCTION
Yoursaw has been designed with safety in mind and
includesthe following f_atumsas standard equipment:
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