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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
J _/AJRS
Operator's
Manual
Model No
358.351240
ASSISTANCE
WARNING:
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL
WARNINGS
AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS,
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT
IN
SERIOUS
INJURY.
CRAFTSMAN"
Always
Wear Eye Protection
(:RAFTSMAN o
3.7 cu. in./60cc 2-CYCLE ENGINE
24 Inch Guide Bar
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-083882-2-08/03/95
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away J _/AJRS Operator's Manual Model No CRAFTSMAN" 358.351240 Always Wear Eye Protection (:RAFTSMAN o ASSISTANCE 3.7 cu. in./60cc 2-CYCLE ENGINE 24 Inch Guide Bar GASOLINE CHAIN SAW • Assembly • Operation WARNING: • Customer Responsibilities...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
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 A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVEDTO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. - Page 3 SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY ORDER . Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.Serious injury • Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of Service Center with the exceptionof the itemslistedin the these persons may result from one-handed operation.
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN CONTROL Thumb On Never Reverse . Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands Under Si when the engine is running and don't let go. Figure4. Of Handlebar A firm gdp can neutralizekickback and help you maintain control of the saw.
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Page 5: Product Specifications
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the owners manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ................... Customer Responsibilities .............. Product Specifications Service and Adjustments ............24 ..................Warranty ....................Storage ..................Accessories....................Trouble Shooting Points ..............Assembly ....................Repair Parts ..................Operation ....................Repair' Parts Ordering/Service ........Back Cover INDEX Accessories Know Your Chain Saw ............... -
Page 7: Assembly
Bucking Spike Illllllll Chain Saw _,.m+ FueI/Oil Mix (Bar Oil Not included) _Chain Purchase Craftsman Bar and Chain Oil Separately Operator's Manual ASSEMBLY • After removing the contents from the carton, check parts TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY against the Carton Contents list. - Page 8 = Mount guide bar with slotted end over both guide bar mounting bolts. Insert adjusting pin into the lower hole in the guide bar. Install the bar with "Craftsman" logo in up position (see Fig. 8)_ - Carefully remove chain from bag. Position chain with the drive links as shown Fig,.9.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Move guide bar forward by turning the adjusting screw clockwise until chain is snug in guide bar grooves. o Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is Guide Bar positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar, Install two (2) bar clamp nuts finger tight ,_ Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment section.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION KNOWYOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. 16) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illus- trations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference Starter Rope Handte Air Fi}ter... -
Page 11: Chain Oiler
OPERATION FAST IDLE LOCK HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW - The fast idle lock atlows for faster engine speeds during starting_ STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • The fast idle lock is engaged by the following steps: . Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position,. - Grasp the rear handle and depress the throttle lockout. -
Page 12: Fueling
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you strongly recommended. This oil is specially blended with use Craftsman chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil is not fuel stabilizers for increased fuet stability (extends fuel life available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil until you up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke,. -
Page 13: Starting
OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE On/Stop • Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position_ ON _ STOP ° If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fuily. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, SAFETY FOOT- Choke Positions WEAR, SNUG-FITTING CLOTHING, PARTIAL FULL EYE, HEARING, AND HEAD PROTECTION DEVICES WHEN OPERATING A CHAIN SAWn... - Page 14 OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION TIPS * Never cut with engine at partial speeds. • Begin cutting with the saw chassis against the logo • Cut wood only. Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; non- * Keep engine at full throttle during cutting procedure_ wood building materials;...
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Page 15: Tree Felling
OPERATION TREE FELLING Felling Direction WARNING: IF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING, THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IF THE SAW APPEARS TO BE BINDING, THE TREE IS STARTING TO FALL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. - Page 16 OPERATION SAFETY FELLING SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF INTHESE POSITIONS Check the wind - Check the balance - Check the lean - Don't cut down wind Don't cut on down side Don't cut on weighted side DO NOT CUT: ARNING: - NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILDINGS.
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Page 17: B Bar And Chain Oil 12 B Ucking
OPERATION BUCKING BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26) Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size,, as supports when bucking,, • Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log, TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. -
Page 18: L Limbing
OPERATION PRUNING PROCEDURE PRUNING AND LIMBING - Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree, the trunk of the tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree° •... -
Page 19: Customer Responsibilities
• Handle Screws AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED. • Starter Housing • Handguard LUBRICATION CHART (£ Bar Oil Fill Cap @ Sprocket O Craftsman chain saw bar oil ® Craftsman bar sprocket lube -19-... -
Page 20: Chain Sharpening
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CHAIN TENSION CHAIN CUTTER PART NAMES o Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain Top Plate Gullet around the guide bat: _--_ Depth ° If chain does not rotate, it is too tight - slightly loosen bar Side Plate ., "_ _- clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-... -
Page 21: Guide Bar Maintenance
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES .030" Squared Off Corner Rounded f====_r_" Corner Holder Figure 35 Wrong Way Right Way Cutters Same Remove Damage Figure 32 Length . To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level (90°) so that it rests on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. -
Page 22: A Accessories 6 Air Filter
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Replace the guide bar when: _.,=_ Air Filter Cover . the inside groove of the guide bar rails is worn. • the guide bar is bent or cracked Retainer Screw - excess heating or burring of the rails is noted° Air Filter If replacement is necessary, use only the replacement... -
Page 23: F Fuel Filter
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBaLITIES YEARLY IFuel Cap REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 42) IRetainer The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensurethe engine starts easier and runs better. Spark plug gap should be .025". = Loosen and remove 4 screws on cylinder cove[. - Remove cylinder cover. -
Page 24: Chain Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN Now proceed to the "Chain Adjustment"section, REPLACEMENT (Fig. 46, 47, 48 & 49) CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when han- dling chain.The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. It is normal for a new chain to stretch.Because of this initial stretch during the first 15-30 minutes of operation you should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain... -
Page 25: Starter Rope
SERVICE AND ADJ USTM ENTS • If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment? Loosen Pultey bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- •Screw wise, Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.,Retighten bar clamp nuts. Starter Rope Handle... - Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - Pull out 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in the pulley - Reinstall fan housing by aligning the fan housing to the • Carefully turn the pulley two complete turns clockwise, chassis_ Then while holding the fan housing againstthe keeping the rope against the notch to wind the spring.
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Page 27: C Carburetor Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR PRESETS (Fig. 59) If your engine will not start due to suspected improper car- Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improper- buretor adjustment, the following presets may be required, ly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. - Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H" ADJUSTING PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T" THROTI'LE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHILE MAK- • Allow the warm engine to idle._ ING HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENTS AS DAMAGE TO THE •...
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Page 29: Storage
CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE INJURY TO PASSERS BYo CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is specially blended with fuel stabilizer.r If you do not use this STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting Points
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION t Fill tank with correct fuel mixture, Engine will not start or 1._Fuel tank empty. will only run only for a 2_ Engine flooded. 2. See "Starting Instructions`" few seconds after 3.