Craftsman 358.34021 Operations Instructions

__A/RSoperator's rmanual '• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair PartsMODEL NO.358.34021 - 2.0/12"358.34031 - 2.0/14"RS.z_WARN

USING YOUR SAWA. CONTROL DEVICESUnderstanding the control devices on your saw [san Important part of learning how to properly andsafely operate the un

USING THE POWER SHARP ®SYSTEM(MODEL 358.34031 )Model 358.34031 is equipped with a Power Sharp® Sys-tem that will perform approximately 80% of the shar

_wr=AP=_ r =L|NI,t M Hequiredafter every 3rdto5thtime thePowerSharp® Systemis usedto correcttheside l_latesand depth gauges.NOTE: If abrasive material

TYPES OF CUTTINGA. BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE1. IMPORTANT POINTSa. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, prastics,masonry, non-wood, building materials; etc.b

14a. Ify0iJ know the direction of fall:1.) Make a single felling cut on the side awayfrom the direction of fall.2.) Cut alt the way through.3.) Stop t

C. BUCKINGBucking is the term used for cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.1. IMPORTANT POINTSa. Cut only one log ata time.b. Cut shattered w

.SUPPORT (Fig ure 31):a. In area A:1.) Undercut ; 13of the way through the log.2.) Finish with an overcut.b. Inarea B:t,) Overcut, 1/3 of the way thro

MAINTENANCEA good maintenance program of regular inspec-tion and care will increase the service life andhelp to maintain the safety and performance of

lingthechain;Thechaincanbesharpenough tocut you even though it may be too dull to cutwood.1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE• Sharpen the chain when:Wood chips are

C. CHAIN REPLACEMENT1.) Replace the chain when cutters or linksbreak.2.) See your Sears Service Centerto replaceand sharpen individual cutters to matc

FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW(Excluding Bar & Chain) :_For one year from date of purchase, Sears will repafr defects in material or w

GRASP THRUST WASHER WITH PLIERSBEVELEDWASHERCURVES"_ .4_. AWAY FROM POWERHEADPOWERHEADFlgure 47 Figure 48D. STORAGEWhen your saw is to be stored

F. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTRead and follow all safety rules and precautions{pages 3, 4 and 5)before servicing your saw.TROUBLEOil inadequate for barand

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Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and OperaUng Instructions.Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury, pageSAFETY RULES AND P

MODEL NO.358,34021-2.1_2"358.34031-2.1/14"PSHow to OrderRepair PartsSEARS SERVICEIS AT YOUR SERVICEThe Model Number will be found under the

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTIONREDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACKGUARD AGAINST KICKBACKKickback Is a dangerous reaction that can lead toser[o us perso hal Injury, D

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)I !hWARNINGBecause a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions mustbe observed to redu

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,improperly adjusted, or not completely andsecur

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWA, INTRODUCTION• Yoursaw hasbeen designedwithsatetyin mind andincludes the following features as standardequipment:-- Reduced-Kickb

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USEA. GETTING READY1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARE-FULLY.YourOperator's Manual hasbeen developedto helpyou prepar

• Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-KickbackGuide Barand a Low-Kickback Chain designed tohelp reduce kickback.• Always use the Reduced-Kickback Guid

_- /t_WARNINGI Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the sawI from the power source before adjusting chainI tension.1, Hold the tip ofthe Guide Bar