Craftsman 358.350600 Instruction Manual

Instruction ManualI CRRFTSMRN°I2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAWModel No.358.350600 - 18 in. Bar• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Pa

•Whencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrakemustbedisengaged.DisengagedBraking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. Th

•Makesurethereisenoughroomforthetreetofall.Maintainadistanceof2-1/2treelengthsfromthenearestpersonorotherobjects.Enginenoisecandrownoutawarningcall.•R

BUCKINGTECHNIQUESZ_WARNING: If saw becomespinched or hung in a log, don't try toforce it out. You can lose control of thesaw resulting in injury

LIMBING AND PRUNING,_L WARNING: Be alert for andguard against kickback. Do not allowthe moving chain to contact any otherbranches or objects at the no

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenanceexcept for carburetor adjustments.Fill in dates as you compl

1, Use the screwdriver end of thechain adjustment tool (bar tool) tomove chain around guide bar toensure kinks do not exist. Thechain should rotate fr

CHECKFUELMIXTURELEVEL•SeeFUELINGENGINEundertheOP-ERATIONsection.LUBRICATIONBar Oil __Fill _• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-der the OPERATION section.

Screws CylinderCoverSparkPlug BootSparkPlugREPLACE FUEL FILTERTo replace the fuel filter, drain your unitby running it dry of fuel. Remove fuelcap and

CARBURETORADJUSTMENT'_WARNING: The chain will bemoving during most of this procedure.Wear your protective equipment andobserve all safety precaut

,_ WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:• Allow the engine to cool, and securethe unit before storing or transport-ing.• Store chain saw

Warranty 2 Storage 19Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 20Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 21Operation 7 Parts List 23Maintenance 14 Spanish 26Service

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEWARNING:Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperform-ingalloftherecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireoperation of

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - ContinuedTROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYOil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank.for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Conta

theperformanceoftherequiredmainte-nancelistedinyourinstructionmanual.Searsrecommendsthatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmalloff-roadengi

OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY•Donotoperatewithonehand.Seri-ousinjurytotheoperator,helpers,orbystandersmayresultfromone-handedoperation.Achainsawisin-tendedfort

Z_WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickbackis the backward, upward or sudden for-ward motion of the guide bar occurringwhen

Standslightlytotheleftsideofthesawtokeepyourbodyfrombeinginadirectlinewiththecuttingchain.•Standwithyourweightevenlybal-ancedonbothfeet.•Donotoverreac

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-linepoweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornervedamageinthefingers,hands,andjointsofpeople

KNOWYOUR SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize your

m_WARNIN_I:Mufflerisveryhotduringandafteruse.Donottouchthemufflerorallowcombustiblematerialsuchasdrygrassorfueltodoso.BEFORESTARTINGENGINE,_WARNING: B

Starter Rope Handle(k_'?l_ _1_, Left HandI I, _I'Y(,_ _TI I on FrontIMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do notuse the