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2:3 cu: in.i38cc 2-Cycle

GASO UN E C HAl N SAW
Model No.
358.381700
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List

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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
WARNING:
Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
1.800.235.5878
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:Sears Brands Management

Corporation,

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Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Warranty
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments

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Troubleshooting Table
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Parts List
Spanish
Parts & Ordering

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Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT
FOR THE THIRDTHROUGHTENTH YEARfrom date of purchase, the engine crankshaft
in this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With
proof of purchase, a defective engine crankshaft wil! be replaced. This additional
warranty covers only the engine crankshaft, and does not apply to any other engine
component. You must pay the labor cost of crankshaft installation.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the
website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
including but not limited to chain bar, chain, filters or spark plug.
° Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel type, fuel
mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is
designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes;
_J Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
:_-_ Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed
v' Discount of 16% from regular price of service and related installed parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive
maintenance check
_' Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a
Sears representative, Think of us as a "talking operator's manual",
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all
that it takes for you to schedule service. "You can call anytime day or night, or
schedule a service appointment online.
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase, tf you cancel for any
reason during the product warranty period, we wil! provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your
Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S,A, call 1-800-627-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items, For full details call Sears
Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers,
water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call
1-888-331-4569.

Hearing
Protection

WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, special precautions
must be observed to reduce the risk of
accidents. Careless or improperuse of
this tool can cause serious injurY.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.

Snug
Fitting
Clothing

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. Safety Hat
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Protection
Heavy Duty

not completely and securely
° Wear protective gear. Always use '
assemb ed A ways replace bar
steel-toed safety footwear with nonchain, hand guard, or chain brake
slipsoles; snug-fitting clothing; safety
immediately if it becomes damaged,
chaps; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
broken or is otherwise removed.
:eye protection such as non-fogging,
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
vented goggles or face screen; an
WORKING ORDER
approved safety hard hat; and sound
barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro_,WARNING:
Disconnect the
tect your hearing. Regular users
spark plug before performing mainteshould have hearing checked regunance except carburetor adjustments.
larly as chain saw noise can damage
• Have all chain saw service performed
hearing.
by a qualified service dealer with the
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
exception of the items listed in the
not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they
MAINTENANCEsection of this manual.
can get caught in moving parts.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
° Keep all parts of your body away from
moving when the throttle trigger is
the chain when the engine is running.
released. For correction, refer to
° Keep children, bystanders, and aniCARBU RETQR ADJUSTMEi',.IT.
mals a minimum of 30 feet (t0 me° Keep the handles dry, clean, and
ters) away from the work area when
free from oil or fuel mixture.
starting and using the saw.
° Keep caps and fasteners securely
° Do not handle or operate a chain saw
tightened,
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
• Nonconforming replacement compoif you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
nents or the removal of safety devices
medication. You must be in good
may cause damage to the unit and
physical condition and mentally alert. If
possible injury to the operator or byyou have any condition that might be
standers. Use only Craftsman acces _
aggravated by strenuous work, check
sories and replacement parts as recwith doctor before operating.
ommended. Never modify your saw.
° Do not start cutting until you have a
° Maintain chain saw with care.
clear work area, secure footing, and,
• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.,,:
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OPER_,TE :YOUR SAW SAFELY
:'
E01fow instructions for lubricating and
D0:n0teperate acha n saw with one
: : Chang ng accessories.:::
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....hand. Serious injury to the operator,
° Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the chain saw, a guard or
helpers, bystanders or any combinaother part that is damaged should be
tion of these persons may result from
carefully checked to determine that it
one-handed operation. A chain saw
will operate properly and perform its
s ntended for tw0-handed use.
intended function. Check for alignment
° Operate the chain saw only in a wellof moving parts, binding of moving
ventilated outdoor area.
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
* Do not operate saw from a ladder or
any other conditions that may affect its
in a tree.
:
operation. A guard or other part that is
° Make sure the chain will not make
damaged should be properly repaired
contact with any object while starting
or replaced by a Sears Service Center
the engine. Never try to start the saw
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
when the guide bar is in a cut.
in the operator's manual.
o Do not put pressure on the saw at
o When not in use, chain saws should
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
can cause you to lose control when
place out of the reach of children.
the cut is completed.
° When storing saw, use a scabbard or
, Stop engine before setting saw down.
carrying case.
° Hand carry saw only when engine is
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
stopped. Carry with muffler away
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
from body; guide bar & chain projectwhile operating the saw.
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
covered with a scabbard.
flame in the areas where fuel is
° Do not operate a chain saw that is
mixed or poured.
damaged, improperly adjusted, or

• Always have fire extinguishing tools
available if you should need them.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw coot
in a non-combustible area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly
remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in
the carburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
• 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.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
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the top of the guide bar and the saw
chain is suddenly stopped. 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. The saw is driven
straight back toward the operator.
• Putl-ln can occur when the moving
chain contacts a foreign object in the
wood in the cut along the bottom of
the guide bar and the saw chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and
away from the operator and could
easily cause the operator to lose
control of the saw.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
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• 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.
• Keep the working area free from ob_
structions such as other trees,
branches, rocks, fences, stumps,
etc. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting.
• When cutting a branch, do not let the
guide bar contact branch or other objects around it.
• Keep saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
increase the chance of kickback. Fol_
low manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals, but never
with the engine running. Make sure
the bar nuts are securely tightened.
• Begin and continue cutting at full
speed. If the chain is moving at a
slower speed, there is greater
chance of kickback occurring.
° Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Do not attempt cuts starting with the
tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
• Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch o[
fall into chain.
• Use the Reduced-Kickback
Guide
Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
, Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions that can cause material

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The
Working Area

_IbWARNING:
Avoid kickback
which can result in serious injury.
Kickback is the backward, upward or
sudden forward motion of the guide
bar occurring when the saw chain near
the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a
foreign object in the wood can also resuit in toss of chain saw control.
• Rotational Kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper tip of the guide
bar. This contact 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.
• Pinch-Kickback
can occur when the
the wood c_oses in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the Cut along
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topinchthetopoforotherwise
stop
:thechain.
oDonotcutmore
thanonelogata
time.
• Donottwistthesawasthebaris
withdrawn
fromanundercut
when
bucking.
AvoidPull-In:

ing the chain if your hand slips off the
front handlebar,
- Position of front and rear handlebars,
designed with distance between handles and "in-line" with each other. The
spread and "in-line" position of the
hands provided by this design ,work
together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs.
o Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback
danger zone on the bar tip, This type
of bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested
in accordance with ANSl Bt75,1.

• Always begin cutting with the engine
at ful! speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand tothe left of the saw
Thumb on
underside
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Elbow
locked

Tip
Guide
Ba_
Small
Radius

Large Radius I
Tip Guide Bar I
° Low-Kickback Chain, has met kickback performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8
cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175,t,
Low-KickbackChain
Contoured Depth Gauge
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EtengatedGuard Link
_'_--deflects kickback
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force And allows
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wood to gradually
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ride intoCutter
CHAIN BRAKE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.

Never reverse hand positions
- A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands wilt help you maintain control,
Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your left hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. 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.
Never reverse right and left hand
positions for any type of cutting.
• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.
° 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 contro! of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_WARNING:
WE DO NOT REPRESENTAND "YOUSHOULDNOT AS_
SUME THATTHE CHAIN BRAKEWiLL
PROTECTYOU IN THE EVENTOF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact
of the bar tip in the danger zone with
any hard object. Kickback can also be
caused by pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar, This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward
the operator. Either of these events may
cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or
even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY QF
THE DEVICES BUILTINTO YOUR SAW.

WARNING:
The following features are included on your saw to help
reduce the hazard of kickback; however,
such features will not totally eliminate
this danger. Do not rely only on safety
devices, Follow all safety rules to help
avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
*_Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce
the chance of your left hand contact-

YOU SHOULDUSE THE SAWPROPERLY
AND CAREFULLYTO AVOID KICKBACK.
Reduced-kickback guide bars and lowkickback saw chains reduce the chance
and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equip°
ment. Repairs on a chain brake should
be made by an authorized Sears Service Center. Take your unff to the place
of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
- Tip contact in some cases may cause
a lightning fast reverse REACT ON,
kicking guide bar up and back toward
operator.
° Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
. Either of these reactions may cause
you to tose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon devices built into
your saw.
This unit is not equipped with an antivibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints d scont nue the use :of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems, Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool
CHAIN BRAKE: To comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed
or otherwise disabled.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: "Your
saw is equipped with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark arresting
screen which meets the requirements
of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, tf you operate
a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to
do SO is a violation 0fth e law. Refer to
the Customer Respons b t eschart n
the MAINTENANCEsection,
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, tnc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175,1-20t 2).

If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, please call
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oil/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled; no
assembly is necessary.

&WARNING:
Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following list,
Model 358.381700
o Chain saw (fully assembled)
- Chain adjustment tool (bar to0f)
= 2-cycle engine oil
° Carrying case
o Extra 16 in. bar
• Extra t 6 in. chain
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW, Compare the ifiustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment TooI
(Bar Tool)
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Front Hand Guard
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Chain

Bar
Sprocket
Hole

Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever

Muffler

Bar Oii Fill Cap
Starter Hous{_ng

Fuel Mix FillCap Primer Bulb

Cylinder Cover
t

Chain
Brake

Throttle
Lock-out

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Rear
Handle

CRA
Throttte
Trigger

Clutch Cover

/
Bar Nuts

_--- Chain
Catcher

ON/STOP:SWITCH
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The ON/STOPSW TCHis used to stop
the engine.'
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THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLETRIGGERcontrols engine speed,
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLELOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVERout to
the futt extent for cold starting or after
refueling, The choke provides additional
fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
Carburetor to provide quicker starting,

CHAIN BRAKE
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The CHAIN BRAKEis a device designed
to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The
chain brake activates automatically in
the event of kickback. The chain brake
activates manually if the front hand
guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
tt is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first t5 minutes of operation.
"You should check your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw, See CHAIN TENSIONunder the
MAINTENANCEsection.

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3,2 fluid ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container, Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within
30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline
in your unit, This will cause permanent
engine damage and void the limited
warranty. Do not use alternate fuels
such as ethanol blends above 10% by
volume (E-15, E-85) or any methanol
blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and
durability problems.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by
pulling the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible. The
chain brake :must be disengaged before
cutting with the saw.
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'_ WARNING:
If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain
could jump off the guide bar and result
in serious injury to the operator and/or
damage the chain making it unusable.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
3t_WARNING:
Muffler is Very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or aIIow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
d_I, WARNING:
Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If you do not understand the
fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl. oz.),
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil wilt cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil
is not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are abte 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.
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At_ WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at: d e
speed, If the chain moves at idle
speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact
with the muffler, A hot muffler can
cause serious burns,
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object,
Starter Rope Handle

FUELING ENGINE
_t_i_WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
IMPORTANT: This equipment is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline
with a minimum 87 octane (R+M/2 '
method), with ethanol blended up to
I0% maximum by volume (E-10).
Before operation, gasotine must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Craftsman
brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and oit at a ratio of 40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing

Left Hand
on Front
Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle
•_ WARNING:
Do not attempt to
throw or drop-start the chain saw.
Doing so wilt put the operator at risk of
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serious injury due to loss of control of
the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
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 starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and
let the rope rewind slowly. For coId
weather starting, start the unit at FULL
CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material
with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL
CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the
full extent, the correct throttle setting for
starting is set automatically.

IGNITION
i SWITCH
ON

Lever

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. This unit has the Sim-pul
starting
system, "YOUdo not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or briskly.
Using your right hand, pull starter
rope handle 5 times with a controlled
and steady motion. Then, proceed
to the next step.
NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th putl, stop pulting and immediately proceed to the next
step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
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CHOKE/FAST

IDLE

LEVER

OFF
HALF
/
FULL

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6. Pull the starter rope sharply with
your right hand until the engine
starts,
7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze
and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle
speed,
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1, Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2, Pull the chokeitast idle lever out to
the FULL CHOKE position to set the
fast idle, then push the lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
3, Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4, Using your right hand, pull starter
rope handle with a controlled and
steady motion until engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle
speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too
much fuel if it has not started after t0
pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared
of excess fuel by pushing the choke/
fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF
CHOKE position) and then following the
warm engine starting procedure listed
above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is
in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle
many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to
start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE or call t-800-235-5878.
CHAIN BRAKE
,_WARNiNG:
If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the
chain brake is triggered. With a broken
brake band, the chain brake will not

stopthechain.
Thechainbrakemust
bereplaced
ifanypartisworntotess
than0.020"(0.5ram)thick.Repairs
on
a chainbrakeshould
bemadebyyour
SearsService
Center.
Takeyourunit
totheplaceofpurchase
ortothenearestSears
Service
Center.
• Thissawisequipped
witha chain
brake.
Thebrake
isdesigned
tostop
thechainifkickback
occurs.
• Theinertia-activated
chainbrakeis
activated
ifthefronthandguardis
pushed
forward,
either
manually
(by
hand)orautomatically
(bysudden
movement).
• Ifthebrakeisalready
activated,
itis
disengaged
bypulling
thefronthand
guardbacktoward
thefronthandle
asfaraspossible.
- Whencutting
withthesaw,thechain
brakemustbedisengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged

Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this
procedure. This is the only instance
when the saw should be placed on the
ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand.
Apply full throttle by fully depressing
the throttle trigger. Activate the chain
brake by turning your left wrist against
the hand guard without releasing your
grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
:.
Inertia activating

function

control

_IbWARN|NG:
When performing
the following procedure, the engine
must be turned off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand
and the front handle with your left hand.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14
inches (35 cm) above a stump or other
wooden surface. Release your grip on
the front handle and use the weight of
the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall
forward and contact the stump. When

the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
OPERATING TIPS
o Check chain tension before first use,
after I minute of operation, and each
time before you start the chain saw.
See CHAIN TENSION in the MAtNTE*
NANCE section.
o Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc,
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a
foreign object. Inspect the saw and
repair or replace parts as necessary.
tf the chain jumps off the guide bar,
inspect the chain for damaged drive
links before reinstalling. Burrs on
drive links, which prevent them from
entering the groove of the guide bar,
can be removed with a flat file.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will dull a
chain, increase the possibility of kickback, and require chain sharpening or
replacement.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get
the "feel" of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
o Squeeze the throttle trigger and a!*
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
o Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• 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 is completed, aF
lowing the engine to idle. If you
run the saw at full throttle without
a cutting toad, unnecessary wear
can occur to the chain, bar, and
engine. To maximize operating
efficiency, donot run the engine
for longer than 30 seconds at a
time at full throttle.
° To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down after cutting,
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

,_WARNING:
Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you
1t

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donotknow
thedirection
oftreefall,nor
cutatnightsince
youwillnotbeateto
seewell,norduring
badweather
such
asrain,snow,
orstrong
winds,
etc.
Ifthetreemakes
contact
withanyutility
line,theutility
company
should
benotifiedimmediately.
• Carefully
planyoursawing
operation
inadvance.
• Clear
theworkarea.
Youneeda clear
areaallaround
thetreesoyoucan
havesecure
footing.
• Thechainsawoperator
should
keep
ontheuphillsideoftheterrain
asthe
treeislikelytorollorslidedownhill
afteritisfelled.
• Study
thenatural
conditions
thatcan
cause
thetreetofallinaparticular
direction.
Natural
conditions
thatcancause
atree
tofallina particular
direction
include:
• Thewinddirection
andspeed.
• Theleanofthetree.Theleanof a
tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. tf the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator. Make sure there is enough
room for the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2tree 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.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear
and diagonal to the line of fall.

NOTE: if the tree has large buttress
roots, remove them before making the
notch. If using saw to remove buttress
roots, keep saw chain from contacting
ground to prevent dulling of the chain,
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
* Make notch cut by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through t/3 of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete
the notch by cutting the bottom of the
notch. See illustration. Once the
notch is cut remove the notch of
wood from the tree.

After removing the wood from the
notch, make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done
by making a cut about two inches (5
cm) higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut
wood between the felling cut and the
notch to form a hinge. This hinge will
help prevent the tree from falling in the
wrong direction.
: ....
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling

4J_°°

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•

FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large
trees. A notch is cut on the side of the
tree in the desired direction of fall. After
a felling cut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into
the notch ....
....
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Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut if necessary
to control the direction of fall. To avoid
kickback and chain damage, use wood
or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron
wedges.
° Be alert to signs that the tree is
ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen12

ingofthefellingcut,ormovement
in
theupperbranches.
* Astreestartstofall,stopsaw,putit
down,
andgetawayquickly
onyour
planned
retreat
path.
o DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious
with partially fallen trees that may be
poorly supported. When a tree doesn't
fall completely, set the saw aside and
pull down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a
fallen tree to the desired tog size.
_WARNING:
Do not stand on the
tog being cut. Any portion can roll
causing loss of footing and control. Do
not stand downhill of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
. Cut only one log at a time.
- Cut shattered wood very carefully;
sharp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
o Use a sawhorse to cut small togs.
Never allow another person to hold
the log while cutting and never hold
the log with your leg or foot.
* Do not cut in an area where logs,
:limbs, and roots are tangled such as
in a blown down area. Drag the logs
into a clear area before cutting by
pulling out exposed and cleared !ogs
first,

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
x_ Overcutting

Undercutting

"_.':

Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the tog. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw
firmly and maintain control. The saw
will tend to push back toward you.
_WARNING:
Neverturn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log's weight is
concentrated.
Firstcut on compression side of log

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING:
If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to
force it out. You can lose control of the
saw resulting in injury and/or 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.

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Second cut
Second cut

Firstcut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
o Overcut through 1/_of the diameter
of the log.
, Rotl the log over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression
side to prevent the saw from pinch-

ing, See illustrations for cutting logs
with a compression side,
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
= Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for
your first and second cut)
o Your first cut should extend !/3 of the
diameter of the log.
o Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support

i st Cut

Usinga support stand
2nd Cut 'X,

A[_ WARNING:
Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a tog, or in any position which can cause you to lose your
balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Springpotes
are small size limbs which can catch
the saw chain and whip toward you or
pull you off balance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or
slender material.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under
pressure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.
° Keep a clear work area, Frequently
clear branches out of the way to avoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
° Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
° Keep the tree between you and the
chain. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in BUCKINGWITHOUTA SUPPORT,
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting
could cause limbs to fall and pinch the
saw,

PRUNING
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:

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. Atlowing such contact can result in serious
injury.

_1_WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third

overcut leaving a t to 2 inch (2.5 to 5
cm) collar from the truck of the tree.

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CUSTOMER

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Pruningtechnique

RESPONSIBILITIES

A_ILWARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service

Service
Every I Every '
5 hrs. 125 hrs. "Yea!y Dates

Before After'
Use , Us e

' Check for damaged/worn parts
E
' Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness

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Check guide bar
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Check fuel mixture level

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Ch.eck..guid# .bar..and cha!n 0.il

Inspect and clean unit & decals

_ _

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,Clea,n,c,0o,!!ngsystem ..........
Check chain brake

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Clean guide bar groove

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Clean
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air filter
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Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
i apiece spark plug and fuel filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive fufivalue from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual, Various adjustments will need to be made periodical]y to properly maintain your unit.
- Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter, and check guide bar and
chain for wear. A new spark plug and
air filter assures proper air, fuel mixture

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and helps your engine run better and
last longer,
CHECK FOR DAMAGED 0R _i, _:
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after engine
stops, Do not confuse this with a leaking
oii tank,
• ON/STOPSwitch - Ensure ON/STOP
sw_tchfunctions properly by moving
the switch to the STOP position, Make
15

sureengine
stops;
thenrestart
engine
andcontinue.
° FuelTank- DonotusesawffNet
tankshows
signs
ofdamage
orleaks.
° OilTank- Donotusesawifoiltank
shows
signsofdamage
orleaks.
CHECK
FORLOOSE
FASTENERS
ANDPARTS
° BarKnob
° Chain
° Muffler
° Cylinder Shield
° Air Filter
° Handle Screws
. Vibration Mounts
' Starter Housing
* Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION

Guide
Bar

Chain Adjustment
Adjusting
Tool
Screw
(Bar Too{)

Loosen bar nuts until they are
finger tight against the clutch cover.
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail,

!Adjusting
Screw
/

6, While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar nuts securely with the bar tool.

Bar Nuts

WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your
saw. Always check chain tension each
time before you start the chain saw.
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should rotate freely.

Bar Nuts

turn adjusting screw t/4 turn clockwise, Repeat until sag does not
exist.
Adjusting Screw - I/' 4 Turn

Using bar toot, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in
bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
.sag. Release tip of guide bar, then

7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide
bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it istoo
tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and
loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar nuts.
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate
the saw if the chain is loose.
NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly
when the weight of the chain does not
cause it to sag below the guide bar
(with the chain saw sitting in an upright
position), but the chain still moves freely
around the guide bar.
_WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump
off the guide bar and result in serious
injury to the operator and/or damage the
chain making it unusable, tf the chain
jumps off the guide bar, inspect each
drive link for damage. Damaged chain
must be repaired or replaced.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips.
A du!l chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING. ....
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP
switch is in the STOP position, then
16

cleanallsawdust
fromtheguidebar
andsprocket
hole,
Tomaintain
guidebar:
• MoveON/STOP
switch
toSTOP.
° Loosen
andremove
barknobcompletelybylifting
leverandturning
counterclockwise.
° Loosen
chaintension
byturning
adjusting
wheef(upward
direction).
Remove
clutchcover.
° Remove
barandchainfromsaw.
, Clean the oil holes and bar groove
after each 5 hours of operation.

• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these
burrs with a flat file.
° When rail top is uneven, use a flat file
to restore square edges and sides.
i_-_-- File Rail Edges-a- N N
and Sides
IU I
Square
I
I
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is
worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,
or when excess heating or burring of the
rails occurs. Ifreplacement is necessary,
use only the guide bar:SPeCified for your
saw in the repair parts list or onthe decal located on the chain saw_
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CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
• See FUEUNG ENGINEunder the OPERATIONsection.
LUBRICATION

Bar Oil

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. see GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERAT ON section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
° After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and decals using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
, Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
COOLING SYSTEM
To keep the working temperature as
low as possible the machine is
equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system cons sts of:
• Air intake on the starter
° Air guide plate
• Fins on the flywheel
• Cooling fins on the cylinder
• Cylinder cover (directs cold air over
the cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush
after each use, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine
overheating which causes damage to
the piston and cylinder.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to
avoid creating a fire hazard or produc_
ing harmful evaporative emiss ons.
Cleaning the air fitter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and
performance of the engine and increases fuel consumption and harmfut
emissions. Always clean your air filter
after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean
more frequently in dusty conditions.
A used air filter can never be completely cleaned, It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or
annually, whichever comes first.
t. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.
4, Ctean the air filter using hot soapy
water. Rinse with clean coot water.
Air dry completely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover,

Reinstall
screws.

cylinder cover and 3
Tighten securely.

:
Air Filter
Cover

Cylinder
Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
_iL WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
Spark
Exhaust
Arresting Outlet
Screen Cover

Nut
Muffler

1. Loosen and remove the nut from
the exhaust outlet cover.
2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
3. Remove spark arresting screen.
Handle screen carefully to prevent
damage.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen
gently with a wire brush. Replace
screen if breaks are found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked
muffler parts.
6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Tighten
nut securely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch (19 ram) socket
wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0.025 inch (0,6 ram).
6. Reinstalfthe spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Cylinder
Cover

Spark
Plug Boot

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever
comes first.

,Spark
Plug

REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.

x ,

_IbWARNINGI
D:isconnect the
spark plug before performing maintenance, service, or adjustments except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHAIN SHARPENING

Cutter

File Holder Line
o Sharpen cutters on one side of
the chain first. File from the inside
of each cutter to the outside.
Then, turn the chain saw around
and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain,
• File on the forward stroke only.
Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting
edge,
• Keep alt cutters the same length
when filing.
° File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate
and top plate of cutter).
All Cutters
Remove Damage
Same Length
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WARNING:
Improper chain
sharpening techniques and/or depth
gauge maintenance will increase the
chance of kickback which can result in
serious injury.
WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for
chain sharpening:
o Reduction in size of wood chips.
The size of the wood chip will decrease as the chain gets duller until it
becomes more like a powder than a
chip. Note that dead or rotted wood
will not produce a good chip.
° Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.

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Side Plate

o File chain to meet the specifications as shown,

Tools required:
° 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file
and file holder
° Fiat file
° Depth gauge tool
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1, Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Check chain for proper tension.
Adjust chain tension if necessary.
See CHAINTENSION section.
3, Sharpen cutters, :i : i:: :I
• To sharpen :thecutters; position
the file :holder level (90_) so that
it rests On the top edges of the
cutter and :depthgauge,
NOTE: The chain has both left
and right hand cutters.

b_ 80°

/'_'-.\60o

30o,
Hook Angle
\I

0.025 inch

(o.65
ram/
Rounded
Right
Too Much Hook Angle
',

Fite Holder
L

Corner
SquaredOff
Corner

Wrong

_WARNING:
Cutter

Depth Gauge

Align the 30 ° file holder marks
parallel with the bar and to the
center of the chain ..........

Maintain the proper

hook angle according to the manufacturer's specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle wilt
increase the chance of kickback which
can result in serious injury,

Check and lower depth gauges,

•
•

Place gauge tool on cutter.
If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level
to the top of the depth gauge tool.
° Maintain rounded front comer of
depth gauge with a flat file,
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
call our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878,
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
,I_ WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves when handling chain, The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving,
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation,
You should recheck your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw and adjust the chain tension as
required, See CHAIN TENSION section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the
Low-Kickback replacement chain specified in the repair parts list.
The correct replacement bar and chain
is also specified on a decal located on
the chain saw,
See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain,
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1, Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position,
2. Loosen and remove the bar nuts
and the clutch cover from the saw.
3. Remove the old chain,

Chain adjustment tool f___,_

(BarTool)

4. An adjusting pin and screw is used
to adjust the tension of the chain, It
is very important when assembling
the bar, that the pin located on the
adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. "Fuming the screw will move
the adjustment pin up and down the
screw, Locate this adjustment before
you begin mounting the bar onto the
saw, See following illustration.
lnside
view of
dutch
cover
Adjustment located on clutch cover
5. Turn the adjusting screw by hand
counterclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This
should allow the pin to be near the
correct position.
6, Slide guide bar on bar bolts until
guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket,

Carefully remove the chain from the
package. Hold chain with the ddve
links as shown.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE
section.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
_

Cutters

Gauge

Drive Links
8. Place chain over and behind clutch
retainer, fitting the drive links in the
clutch drum sprocket.
9. Fit bottom of drive links between
the teeth in the sprocket in the
nose of the guide bar.
10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is
snug in guide bar groove. Ensure
all drive links are in the bar groove.
12. Now, install clutch cover making
Sure the adjusting pin is positioned
in the lower hole in the guide bar,
Remember this pin moves the bar
forward and backward as the
screw is turned.

Adjusting Pin

AgikWARNING:
The chain will be
moving during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. The
chain must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the following conditions:
• Chain moves at idle. See IDLE
SPEED-T adjusting procedure.
* Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure,
Idle Speed-T
Allow engine to idle. if the chain moves,
idle is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is
too stow. Adjust speed until engine runs
without chain movement (idle too fast) or
stalling (idle too slow). The idle speed
screw is located in the area above the
primer bulb and is labeled T.
° Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase engine speed.
- Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise
to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
call our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-58"78.

i
Lower
Hole
/

Guide Bar

13. Install bar nuts and finger tighten
only. Do not tighten any further
at this point. Proceed to CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT.

,_WARNING:
Perform the following steps after each use:
° Allow the engine to cool, and secure
the unit before storing or transporting.
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well
ventilated area where fue_vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store chain saw with atl guards in
place and position chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach
of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the
end of the season or if it will not be
used for30 days or more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time:
• Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
o Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces
and guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
FU EL SYSTEM
Empty the fuel system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty,
Use fresh fuel next season.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATiON section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohot in your chain saw.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer tothe gasoline in the fuel
tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on
stabilizer containers, Run engine at
least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer, tf
you do not use this oil, you can add a
fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
ENGINE
* Remove spark plug and pour t tea*
spoon of 40:t, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
, Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
* Clean air filter.
° Check entire unit for loose screws.
nuts, and bolts, Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
, At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fue! having the proper
gasotine to oil ratio,
OTHER
o Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
o Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust

TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE

WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation
TROUBLE
Engine wilI not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting,

of the unit.
CAUSE

13. Fuel tank empty,
i 4, Spark plug not firing.
'5, Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
7, None of the above.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

Engine wiI1not
accelerate.
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

i Engine
i smokes
'excessively.

Engine runs
hot,

for bar and
chain
lubrication.
Chain moves at
idle speed,
'

i REMEDY

1, ON/STOP switch in
STOP position.
! 2. Engine flooded,

1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in the
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
15.
i
i
i 6.
]

Check for dirty fuel fiIter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace,
Contact Sears Service (see back cover),

7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

I. Idle speed set too high
or too low.
2. Low Speed Mixture

1. See "Carburetor Adiustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section,
2, Contact Sears Service (see back cover),

3. requires
Crankshaftadjustment.
seals worn.
14, Compression tow,
! 5. None of the above.

3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

i 1. Air filter dirty.
! 2, Spark plug fouled.
' 3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged.
5, Compression iow,
6, Chain brake engaged.
7. None of the above.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air fiter d rty.
!4. High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
i5. Crankcase leak.
11 • Fuel mixture incorrect.
i
i2. Spark plug incorrect,
i3- High Speed Mixture
i set too lean,
14•Exhaust ports or muf] fler outlets plugged.
Carbon build-up on
5. spark arresting screen.
Starter housing dirty
None of the above.
] . OiI tank empty,
12. Oil pump or oil filter
I
clogged,
13. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
i 1• Idle speed requires
adjustment.
!2. Ctutch requires repair,

I !. Ctean or replace air fiiter.
i 2, Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
[

i 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)•
6. Disengage chain brake,
7. Contact Sears Service.(see b_a:ct_,.€over),.:
....
• Adjust choke.
Empty fue_ tank and refilt with
2. correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
t. See
"Fueling Engine" in the Operation
section.
i 2, Replace with correct plug.
3, Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
i 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Clean spark arresting screen,
6. Clean starter housing area.
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
1, Fill oil tank,
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
3. Remove bar and clean•
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
i 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

TROUBLESHOOTING
I TROUBLE

[ o;s

TABLE - Continued

CAUSE

not

I move when engine is accelerated.

Chain clatters
or cuts roughly.

Chain stops
within the cut.

Chain cuts at
an angle,

REMEDY

t. Chain tension too
tight.
2. Carburetor requires
t
adjustment,
E
F3. Guide bar rails
i
pinched.
i 4, Clutch slipping.
i 5, Chain brake engaged,

t. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section,
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

i 1. Chain tension incorrect.

1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
! 4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
i
Service and Adjustments Section.

3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Disengage chain brake.

2. Cutters damaged,
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high,
5. Sprocket worn.
15. Contact Sears Service {see back cover).
6. Chain installed
16. install chain in right direction,
backwards.
!, See "Chain Sharpening" in the
1. Chain cutter tops not
filed fiat.
Service and Adjustments Section,
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
i 2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
13. Clutch slipping. ................ 3. Contact Sears Service .(see back cover).
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
1, Cutters damaged on
one side.
Service and Adjustments Section.
Chain dull on one side,
2. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adiustments Section.
Gu idel_ar be.nt or- wor n. 3. Replace guide bar.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.

IMPORTANT:
This product
is compliant
with U.S, EPA Phase
3 regulations
for exhaust
and evaporative
emissions.
To ensure
EPA Phase 3 compfiance,
we recommend
using only genuine
replacement
parts. Use of
non-compliant
replacement
parts is a violation of federal taw.
YOUR WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS:
The U.S. Environmental
Protection
Agency, California
Air
Resources
Board, Environment
Canada and Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
U,S.A.
(Sears)
are
pleased
to explain
the emissions
control
system
warranty
on your year 2014 and later off-road
engine,
In
CaIifornia,
alt small off-road engines
must be designed,
buiIl, and equipped
to meet the State's
stringent
antismog standards.
Sears must warrant the emission control system on your sma[J off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided
there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance
of your small off-road
engine. 'four emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor,
the ignition system and the fuel tank,
line, and cap. Where a warrantable
condition exists, Sears will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you,
Expenses
covered under" warranty
inctude diagnosis,
parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY
COVERAGE;
If any emissions
related
part on your engine (as tisted under
Emissions
Control Warranty
Parts List) is defective
or a defect in the materials
or workmanship
of the engine
causes the failure of such an emission
related part, the part wilt be repaired or replaced by Sears.
OWNER'S
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the smai_ off-road
engine owner, you are responsible
for the
performance
of the required
maintenance
listed in your instruction
manual. Sears recommends
that you retain aI_
receipts covering
maintenance
on your small off-road engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty
soteIy for the _ack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance
of all scheduled
maintenance,
As the small off-road
engine owner, you should be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a
part of it has faited due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved
modifications,
or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equipment
manufacturer.
You are responsible
for presenting
your smal_ offroad engine to a Sears
authorized
repair center as soon as a problem
exists. Warranty
repairs
should be
completed
in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions
regarding
your
warranty
rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center.
Please
call Sears at 1-800,469-4663
or send e-maif correspondence
to emission.warranty@us,hvwan.net.
WARRANTY
COMf,/IENCEMENT
DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the small off-road
engine is
purchased,
LENGTH
OF COVERAGE:
This warranty
shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase,
or
untit the end of the product warranty
(whichever
is longer).
WHAT IS COVERED:
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement
of any warranted
part
wiII be performed
at no charge to the owner at an approved
Sears servicing
center. If you have any questions
regarding
your warranty rights and respensibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center,
Please cat] Sears at 1-8004694663
or send e-mai_ correspondence
to emission.warranty@us,hvwan.net.
WARRANTY
PERIOD: Any warranted
part which is not scheduled
for replacement
as required
maintenance,
or
which is scheduled
only for regular inspection
to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary"
shall be warranted
for 2 years. Any warranted
part which is scheduled
for replacement
as required maintenance
sha[I be warranted
for the period of time up to the first scheduled
replacement
point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shatF not be charged
for diagnostic
labor which [eads to the determination
that a
warranted
part is defective
if the diagnoslic
work is performed
at an approved
Sears servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES:
Sears may toe liable for damages
to other engine components
caused by the
failure of a warranted
part still under warran%_
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
At] faifures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered.
ADD-ON
OR MODIFIED
PARTS:
The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disaflowing
a warranty
claim. Sears is not fiable to cover failures of warranted
parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts,
NOW TO FILE A CLAIM:
If you have any questions
regarding
your warranty
rights and responsibilities,
you
shoutd contact your nearest authorized
Sears service center,
Please ca[_ Sears at I`8004694663
or send e-maiJ correspondence
to emiasion.warrsnty@ue.hvwan.net.
WHERE
TO GET WARRANTY
SERVICE:
Warranty
services
or repairs shall be provided
at all Sears service
centers.
Please catt Sears at 1-800469-4663
or send e-maiI correspondence
to emission.warranty@us.hvwan.net.
MAINTENANCE,
REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR
OF EMISSION
RELATED
PARTS: Any Sears approved
replacement
pad used in the performance
of any warranty
maintenance
or repair on emission refuted parts wilt be
provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
EMISSION
CONTROL
WARRANTY
PARTS LIST', Carburetor,
air filter (covered
up to maintenance
schedu;e),
ignition system; spark pIug (covered
up to maintenance
schedule),
ignition module, muffler including
catalyst (if
equipped),
fuel tank, line, and cap.
MAINTENANCE
STATEMENT:
The owner is responsible
for the performance
of all required
maintenance
as
defined }n the instruction
manual.

•

: The information
on the product tabe{ indicates
Example:
(Year) ERA and/or CAUFORN
IA,

which standard

your

engine is certified.

EmSSiON
CONiROLI.mRMAnO_"

THISENGINE
MEETS
EXHANDP/P EMISSION
REGULATIONS
FOR20XXUS EPA/CALIFORNIA
SHALLOFFROAD ENGINES
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FAMILYiDISP
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