Craftsman 358.351191 Operator's Manual

Do Not Throw AwayIMPORTANT MANUAL,, ,,,SEARSOperator'sManualModel No.358.351191Always Wear Eye Protection®d_b WARNING:READ THE OPERATOR'SMAN

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig, 16)READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare theillustrations with

OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAWSTOPPING YOUR ENGINE- Move on/stop switch tothe "STOP" position,- If engine does not stop, pull blue choke

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING ENGINE:WARNING:BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLINGINFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULESSECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUALBEFORE YOU BEG

OPERATIONSTOPPING YOUR ENGINEo Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position. If engine does not stop, pull blue choke knob out fullyWARNINGALW

OPERATIONGENERAL OPERATION TIPS. Cut wood only, Do not cut metal; plastics; masonry; non-wood building materials; etc.• Stop the saw ff the chain stri

OPERATIONTREE FELLING_ ARNINGIF THE TRUNK OR LIMBS ARE ROTTING,THEY CAN FALL UNEXPECTEDLY ANDCAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.,AS YOU MAKE YOUR FELLING CUT, IFTHE

OPERATION SAFETYFELLING SAFETYDON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONSt_Check the wind--Don't cut down windCheck the lean--Don't cut on le

OPERATIONBUCKINGBucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired tog size.LTYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)• Overcutting - begin on the tep side of the tog w

OPERATIONPRUNING AND LIMBINGPruning is removing branches from a standing tree,Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree.LIMBING (Fig. 27)',

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFill in dates as you complete regutar serviceCheck chain tensionCheck chain sharpnessCheck guide bar cond

SAFETY RULESWARNING:ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiESSHARPENING CHAIN(Fig. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37)_ ARNINGIMPROPER CHAIN SHARPENING TECH-NIQUES AND!OR DEPTH GAUGE MAIN-T

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESI FULL VIEW ]SIDE VIEW ]File HolderCutter Depth GaugeFRONT VIEW ]Guide Bar& ChainFigure 33Outside_ ""_ '--

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN PARTSThe following damaged/worn parts should be referred toyour Sears Serv{ce Center,NOTE: It is norma

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBRLITIESREPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 43_ 44 & 45)The fuel filter should be replaced after each seasonNever operate your sawwithoula

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCHAIN REPLACEMENT (Fig. 46, 47, 48 & 49CAUTION: Wear protective gloves whenhandling chain. The chain is sharp andcan cut yo

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• If chain is too loose, refer to "Chain Adjustment?Loosen bar clamp nuts; then, turn adjusting screw 1/4turn clockwise Li

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• Pull out 10" of rope and catch rope in notch in thepulley.. Carefully turn the puiley two complete turns clockwise,keepi

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCARBURETOR PRESETS (Fig. 59)CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSCarburetor adjustment is critical and if done improp-erly can permanently dam

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING PROCEDURE HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H"IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT "T""Aliow the warm engine t

STORAGEImmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more._ ARNING:ALLOW THE ENGINE &apos

SAFETY RULESOPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY- Do not operate a chain saw with one hand, Seriousinjuryto the operator, heipers, bystanders or any com-bination o

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTSTROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTSYMPTOMEngine will not startor wilt run only fora few secondsafter starting.Engine will not idleproperlyE

SAFETY RULESNever ReverseHand PositionsThumb OnUnder Side Of_HandlebarElbowStand ToThe LeftOf The SawIt!Figure 4REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACKi Recogni

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a SearsCraftsmanGasolineChainSaw.Ithasbeendesigned,engineered and manufactured to give you the best pos-sible dependa

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ASSEMBLY_ ANGER:DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUTTHE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN COM-PLETELY ASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE,THE CLUTCH CAN COME OFF ANDSERIOUS INJURY CAN

ASSEMBLYo Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide barqroovesi low, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin ispositioned in the low