Congratulations on your purchase of our new Craftsman gas chain saw. It is the finest gas chain saw available on the market today for the price you have paid. We ask that you take a few minutes to read the following instructions so you can enjoy the use of this new chain saw for many years to come.
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GUARANTEE During the first ninety days, we will repair the Chain Saw, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.. If the Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, the guaratttee applies for thirty days. This guarantee service is available by simply returning the Saw to any Sears...
Once the chain is over the clutch drum, turn the chain so the drive link tangs engage the sprocket teeth. Figure 2. On Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) and model 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) engage chain drive links in groove of rim sprocket teeth. Chain • Fig. 2 travels in direction arrow indicates in Figure 2.
(CONT'D.) Model 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Model 358-350870(Craftsman 2.1 PS) Model 35.8-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PSFVL) Slide bar forward and:fit adjustment hole in bar over adjusting pim if you have trouble fitting the adjust- ..ing pin into the hole, use a small ended screwdriver to : guide the pin into the hole.
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358-350880 (Craftsnmn 2.3 PS/VL) Sears Models 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) and 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) equipped with both automatic and manual oiler for lubd,eation of the guide bar and chain. The , automatic oiler operates when the saw is running and may be assistedby pushing the manual oiler button if additional oil is required for extreme cutting cond'xtions, •...
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Model. 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Model 358.350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) Model 358.350880(Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) "live maintenance. Shoutct your saw develop trouble that Follow these helpful hints on care and maintenance to _, you are not prepared to handle, take it to a Sears Store get the best possible service from your saw, to prevent for service.
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Fig. 9 FAN HOUSING REMOVAL Model 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) Model 358.350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) Remove the three screws holding the fan housing] to the saw. See Figure 10. Clean out any loose sawdust in fan housing.
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Modei_358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2-1 PS) Model 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) If the spark plug is not clean and properly gapped, the engine will be hard to start and will not deliver best performance. The spark plug should cleaned and gapped every 25 hours.
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(Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) The rubber,vibration" mounts are designed so that a failure Craftsman 2.1 PS and Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL are equipped of one of the mounts will not affect the safety of the saw. with a sprocket nose bar. The sprocket nose does not re- Operation of the saw With a broken rubber mount quire grease.
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HOW TO REPLACE YOUR SHARPENING STONE Model_358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) Only Model 358-350880 (Craftsman.2.3 PS/VL) Only Figure 16, Remove guide'bar screw and bar clamp; Loosen chain tension adjusting screw to relieve chain tension. Slip bar off adjusting pin and slide bar back towards sprocket as far as possible and remove chain.
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2 or 3 tanks of fuel have been consumed. Fig. 19 FILING INSTRUCTIONS Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PSI - 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) Only 1/4" PITCH TYPE 89 (For use on chain saws with power sharp systems) This chain was so designed that approx.
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I_ILING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D.) Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) - 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) Only TO SHARPEN SIDE PLATES Tension chain so it will=be snug, won't rock wobble on the bar. Figure Place file and guide on top of chain, allowing...
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FILING INSTRUCTIONS Model 3581350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Your wood cutting chores will be a lot easier if the chain sideways in the cut, this is a good indication that the is always properly sharpened and tensioned. If you notice chain is dull and needs sharpening. Keep in mind that if...
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STORING YOUR CHAIN SAW Model 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1) Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS} Model 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) Once you have finished using the saw and it is to be idle for several months, follow these steps before _oring the saw.
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CUTTING TIPS (CONT'D) ,Just as the chain completes the cut, Jet off of the throttle and let the engine idle. Cutting should always be done at futl throttle. Do not, however, run the engine at full throttle out of the cut. Remember to push the oil button every 5 to t0 seconds white cutting with model 358-...
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BUCK ING _(CONT'D) This witl keep log from pinching the bar and chain. Be careful when undercutting that the chain does not cut into the ground. Make sure that have good footing can get out of the should log begin roll when finishing...
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CHAIN MODEL 358-350842 Craftsman 2.1 MAINTENANCE ITEMS AVAILABLE • FURNISHED WITH YOUR Available through nearest Sears Service Center. PART DESCRIPTION 55003 File Holder (includes file) 5/32"' File 55004 55005 Jointer Depth Guage 3157 Wrench - Spark Plug Accessories available through your nearest Sears Store or Catalog outlet.
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CHAIN SAW MODEL NOS. 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS) 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL) MAINTENANCE ITEMS AVAILABLE FURNISHED WITH YOUR Available through nearest Sears Service Center. PART DESCRIPTION 55015 File Holder (includes file) 55004 5/32" File 3157 Wrench - Spark Plug Accessories available through your nearest Sears Store or Catalog outlet.
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