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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMRN 2.2 cu. in ./36cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.350160 -- 16 in. Bar Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is malntai0ed, lubdcated and tuned up according to the owner's manual, Sears will repalr_free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
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• Use only Craftsman accessodas and posite direction of the chain rotation. replacement parts as recommended. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight Never modify your saw.
increasethe chanceof kickback.Fol- keep your body from being in a direct lowmanufacturer'schainsharpening line with the cutting chain. and maintenance instructions. Check • Stand with your weight evenly bal- tension at regular intervals, but never anced on both feet. with engine running. Make sure bar •...
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muffler and spark arresting screen proneto circulationdisordersor abnormal which meets the requirements of swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood California Codes 4442 and 4443. All vessel damage in otherwise healthy U.S. forest land and the states of people.
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KNOW YOUR SAW READTHIS OPERATOR'S MANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERAT- INGYOURCHAINSAW.Comparethe illustrationswith your unitto familiarize yourseffwith the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. • ,_.." FrontHandle ,u_, Hand Guara.--.b_ Start, Rope ,-"= g o=o, Chain Muffler"'"='1 _'_ _J/_ Primer Starter...
• Fill bar oil tank with bar oil. we recommend you use Craftsman • Prime engine by pressing pdmer bulb chain saw bar oil. if Craftsman bar oil is six times. not available, you may use a good • Move On/Stop switch to ON.
NOTE:When pullingthe starterrope, OPERATING TIPS do not usethe full extentof • Check chain tension before first use the rope. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold and after I minute of operation. See Chain Tension in the Maintenance handle. Let rope rewind slowly. section.
plumbor level to determinethe di- This hinge will help prevent the tree rectionoftree lean. from falling in the wrong direction. • Weight and branches on one side. Hinge holds tree on • Surrounding trees and obstacles. stump and helps control fail •...
or woodintothe cutuntil the saw can be L_,;_ ,_ log removed easily. Restart saw and carefully for support _ 2nd Cut ,,_ reenter the cut. Do not use a metal wedge. Do not attemptto restartyour saw when it is pinchedor hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw I st Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or...
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter element, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new spark plug 1 Use sprocket lubrication and air filter element assures proper 2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil air-fuel mixture and helps your engine...
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED • Using bar tool, roll chain around guide WORN PARTS bar to ensure all linksare in bar groove. • Lift up tip of guide bar to check for Replacement of damaged/_wom parts sag. Release tip of guide bar, then should be referred to your Sears Ser- vice Center.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK • Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each use. ARRESTOR SCREEN • Burring of guide bar rails is a normal As the unit is used, carbon deposits process of rail wear. Remove these build up on the muffÊerand spark burrs with a flat file.
• Replace with Champion RCJ7Y spark Cylinder plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket Cover wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark plug gap Plug Boot should be .025 in. • Reinstall the spark plug boot. • Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in-lbs).
REPLACE FUEL FILTER Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and Toreplacefuel filter, drain your unit by proceed to the adjustment section. If runningdry of fuel, removefuel cap/re- engine does not start, refer to trouble- tainerassemblyfromtank. Pullfiller shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878. fromtank andremove from line.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after the unit before storing or transporting. adding stabilizer. • Store chain saw and fuel in a well CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil ventilated area where fuel vapors (air cooled) is especially blended with cannot reach sparks or open flames fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not • Ignition switch off. • Move Ignition switch to ON. start or will run !, See =Starting Instructions." • Engine flooded. only a few I, Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. •...
gine owner, you are responsible for the shall be warranted for the period performance of the required mainte- of time up to the first scheduled replace- nance listed in your Owner's Manual• ment point for that part._ SEARS recommends that you retain all DIAGNOSIS receipts covering maintenance on your ....
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS MODEL _160 WARNING 53 52 143536 55 54 2642 2 15 D,.,=r_ao. o_eee Ref.i Part No. Ref. Part No. DeecrlptJon Fief. Part No. Screw 530015940 53OO69724 Oil Pump Kit Trigger&Lockout Kit 530071259 StaderHandle 5300_7485 (Incl. 30, 31 & 45) (IncludesPin) 5300_9232 RopeIGt...
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