Instruction Manual

I CRAFTSMAN°I2.4 cu.in./40cc 2-CycleGASOLINE CHAIN SAW

Model No.

358,360130 - 18 in, Bar

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Safety

Assembly

OperationMaintenance

Parts List

Espa6ol

For Occasional Use Only ®WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530164090 8/1/03

Warranty 2 Storage 18Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 19Assembly 6 Emissions Statement 20Operation 7 Parts List 22Maintenance 13 Spanish 24Service and Adjustments 16 Parts & Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS CHAIN SAW

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw ismaintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instruction manual, Searswill repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which areexpendable parts, and become worn during normal use.If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warrantyapplies for 30 days from the date of purchase.WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THENEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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rot, WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire when making repairsexcept for carburetor adjustments. Be-cause a chain saw is a high-speedwoodcutting tool, special precautionsmust be observed to reduce risk of ac-cidents. Careless or improper use ofthis tool can cause serious injury.PLAN AHEAD• Restrict tile use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can fol-low the safety rules, precautions,and operating instructions found inthis manual.

Hearing ,_L_J Safety HatProtection _ _ EyeSnug I u'ur_-_ ProtectionPitting _--_, ,_ Heavy Duty

Clothing'_T GlovesSafety Safety Chaps

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• Wear protective gear. Always usesteel-toed safety footwear with non-slipsoles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty,

non-slip gloves; eye protection suchas non-fogging, vented goggles orface screen; an approved safety hardhat; and sound barriers (ear plugs ormufflers) to protect your hearing. Reg-ular users should have hearingchecked regularly as chain saw noisecan damage hearing.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Donot wear loose clothing or jewelry; theycan get caught in moving parts.

• Keep all parts of your body awayfrom the chain when the engine isrunning.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)away from the work area when start-ing and using the saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain sawwhen you are fatigued, ill, or upset, orif you have taken alcohol, drugs, ormedication. You must be in goodphysical condition and mentally alert. Ifyou have any condition that might beaggravated by strenuous work, checkwith doctor before operating.

• Do not start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, andespecially if you are felling a tree, aretreat path.

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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-

ous injury to the operator, helpers, orbystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is in-tended for two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder orin a tree.

• Make sure the chain will not makecontact with any object while startingthe engine. Never try to start the sawwhen the guide bar is in a cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-pecially at the end of the cut. Doingso can cause you to lose controlwhen the cut is completed.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.• Hand carry saw only when engine is

stopped. Carry with muffler awayfrom body; guide bar & chain project-ing behind you; guide bar preferablycovered with a scabbard.

• Do not operate a chain saw that isdamaged, improperly adjusted, or notcompletely and securely assembled.Always replace bar, chain, handguard, chain brake, or other parts im-mediately if they become damaged,broken, or are otherwise removed.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDER• Have all chain saw service per-

formed by a qualified service dealerexcept the items listed in the MAINTE-NANCE section of this manual.

• Make certain the saw chain stopsmoving when the throttle trigger isreleased. For correction, refer toCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, andfree from oil or fuel mixture.

• Keep caps and fasteners securelytightened.

• Nonconforming replacement compo-nents or the removal of safety devicesmay cause damage to the unit andpossible injury to the operator or by-standers. Use only Craftsman acces-sories and replacement parts as rec-ommended. Never modify your saw.

• Maintain chain saw with care.• Keep unit sharp and clean for better

and safer performance.• Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

• Check for damaged parts. Before fur-ther use of the chain saw, a guard orother part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignmentof moving parts, binding of movingparts, breakage of parts, mounting andany other conditions that may affect itsoperation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repairedor replaced by a Sears Service Centerunless otherwise indicated elsewherein the instruction manual.

• When not in use, chain saws shouldbe stored in a dry, high or locked-upplace out of the reach of children.

• When storing saw, use a scabbard orcarrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the saw.• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame in areas where fuel is mixed orpoured.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor areaand use an approved, marked con-tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe upall fuel spills before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) fromfueling site before starting.

• Turn the engine off and let saw coolin a non-combustible area, not ondry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowlyremove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, drywell ventilated space where fuel va-pors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoidkickback and other forces which canresult in serious injury.

x_'_', ._.._ Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

A411 WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickbackis the backward, upward or sudden for-ward motion of the guide bar occurringwhen the saw chain near the upper tipof the guide bar contacts any objectsuch as a log or branch, or when thewood closes in and pinches the sawchain in the cut. Contacting a foreignobject in the wood can also result inloss of chain saw control.• Rotational Kickback can occur

when the moving chain contacts anobject at the upper tip of the guidebar. This contact can cause thechain to dig into the object, whichstops the chain for an instant. Theresult is a lightning fast, reversereaction which kicks the guide bar upand back toward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when thethe wood closes in and pinches themoving saw chain in the cut along thetop of the guide bar and the saw chainis suddenly stopped. This suddenstopping of the chain results in a re-versal of the chain force used to cutwood and causes the saw to move inthe opposite direction of the chainrotation. The saw is driven straightback toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the movingchain contacts a foreign object in thewood in the cut along the bottom ofthe guide bar and the saw chain issuddenly stopped. This sudden stop-ping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom the operator and could easilycause the operator to lose control ofthe saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACK• Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can reduce the element ofsurprise which contributes to acci-dents.

• Never let the moving chain contactany object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep working area free from obstruc-tions such as other trees, branches,rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminateor avoid any obstruction that your sawchain could hit while cutting.

• When cutting a branch, do not let theguide bar contact another branch orother objects around it.

• Keep saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain canincrease the chance of kickback. Fol-

low manufacturer's chain sharpeningand maintenance instructions. Check

tension at regular intervals, but neverwith engine running. Make sure chainbrake nuts are securely tightened.

• Begin and continue cutting at fullspeed. If the chain is moving at aslower speed, there is greater chanceof kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when reenteringa cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with thetip of the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other forcesthat could close a cut and pinch or fallinto chain.

• Use the specified Reduced-KickbackGuide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:• Be extremely aware of situations or

obstructions that can cause materialto pinch the top of or otherwise stopthe chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at atime.

• Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawnfrom an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Putl-ln:• Always begin cutting with the engine

at full speed and the saw housingagainst wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left of the saw

Thumb on \[underside tt

Elbowlocked

Never reverse hand positions

• A good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands will help you maintain control.Don't let go. Grip the rear handle withyour right hand whether you are rightor left handed. Wrap the fingers ofyour left hand over and around thefront handlebar, and your left thumbunder the front handlebar. Keep yourleft arm straight with the elbow locked.

• Positionyourlefthandonthefronthandlebarsoitisinastraightlinewithyourrighthandontherearhandlewhenmakingbuckingcuts.Standslightlytotheleftsideofthesawtokeepyourbodyfrombeinginadirectlinewiththecuttingchain.

• Standwithyourweightevenlybal-ancedonbothfeet.

• Donotoverreach.Youcouldbedrawnorthrownoffbalanceandlosecontrol.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.Itisdifficulttomaintaincontrolofsawaboveshoulderheight.

KICKBACKSAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reducehazard of kickback; however, such fea-tures will not totally eliminate this danger.Do not rely only on safety devices. Fol-low all safety rules to help avoid kick-back and other forces which can resultin serious injury,• Front Hand Guard: designed to reduce

the chance of your left hand contact-ing the chain if your hand slips off thefront handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars:designed with distance between han-dles and "in-line" with each other. The

spread and "in-line" position of thehands provided by this design worktogether to give balance and resis-tance in controlling the pivot of thesaw back toward the operator if kick-back occurs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-signed with a small radius tip whichreduces the size of the kickback dan-ger zone on the bar tip. This type barhas been demonstrated to significantlyreduce the number and seriousness ofkickbacks when tested in accordancewith ANS! B175.1.

__ Small RadiusTip Guide Bar

Large Radius [_ "_Tip Guide Bar

• Low-Kickback Chain: has met kick-

back performance requirements whentested on a representative sample ofchain saws below 3.8 cubic inch dis-placement specified in ANS! B175.1.

Low-Kickback ChainContoured Depth Gauge

_._,_ longated Guard Link

deflects kickbackforce And allowswood to graduallyride intoCutter

CHAIN BRAKE• Chain Brake: designed to stop the

chain in the event of kickback.

,_& WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WiLLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AKICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fastaction which throws the bar and rotat-

ing chain back and up toward the op-erator. Kickback can be caused by al-lowing contact of the bar tip in thedanger zone with any hard object.Kickback can also be caused bypinching the saw chain along the topof the guide bar. This action may pushthe guide bar rapidly back toward theoperator. Either of these events maycause you to lose control of the sawwhich could result in serious injury oreven death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANYOF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOURSAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAWPROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOIDKICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guidebars and low-kickback saw chains re-

duce the chance and magnitude ofkickback and are recommended. Yoursaw has a low kickback chain and baras original equipment. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an au-thorized Sears Service Center. Takeyour unit to the place of purchase ortoyour nearest Sears Service Center.• Tip contact in some cases may cause

a lightning fast reverse REACTION,kicking guide bar up and back towardoperator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the topof the guide bar may push the guidebar rapidly back toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may causeyou to lose control of the saw whichcould result in serious injury. Do notrely exclusively upon safety devicesbuilt into your saw.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornervedamageinthefingers,hands,andjointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisordersorabnormalswell-ing.Prolongeduseincoldweatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldamageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmedicalattention.Ananti-vi-brationsystemdoesnotguaranteetheavoidanceoftheseproblems.Userswhooperatepowertoolsonacontinualandregularbasismustcloselymonitortheirphysicalconditionandtheconditionofthistool.CHAINBRAKE:Ifthissawistobeusedforcommerciallogging,achainbrakeisrequiredandshallnotbere-movedorotherwisedisabledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegulationsforCommercialLogging.

SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: Yoursaw is equipped with a temperature lim-iting muffler and spark arresting screenwhich meets the requirements of Califor-nia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. for-est land and the states of California, Ida-ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,Oregon, and Washington require by lawthat many internal combustion enginesbe equipped with a spark arrestingscreen. If you operate a chain saw in astate or locale where such regulationsexist, you are legally responsible formaintaining the operating condition ofthese parts. Failure to do so is a viola-tion of the law. Refer to Customer Re-sponsibilities chart in the MAINTENANCEsection.

STANDARDS: This chain saw is listedby Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in ac-cordance with American National Stan-dards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

Saws Safety Requirements (ANSIB175=1-2000).

,_ WARNING: Before using chainsaw, ensure all fasteners are secure.CARTON CONTENTSCheck carton contents against the fol-lowing list.Model 358.360130• Chain saw (fully assembled)• Chain adjustment tool (Bar tool)• 2-cycle engine oil• Carrying caseExamine parts for damage. Do not usedamaged parts.

If you need assistance or find that partsare missing or damaged, please call1-800-235-5878.NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter

rattle in an empty fuel tank.Your unit has been factory tested andthe carburetor precisely adjusted. As aresult you may smell gasoline or find adrop of oil/fuel residue on the mufflerwhen you unpack the unit.ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; noassembly is necessary.

KNOWYOURSAWREADTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURCHAINSAW.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.

Chain FrontHandGuard''-_r_ t_,t/- Front HandleAdjustment Tool I II I It- Starter Ro e/BarToo,/ IX.,--, / P

,1_ _ kNI L._F-'_,,,,_ / ON/STOPI_ ====_==_;_ _:_ F/_ _ 2_ Switch'_ Chain Muffler /]J ItJ.-J.b,.to_'_./

• -i._,_ J_/|||||X_ ---4_ Y_I Primer

Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Fast Idle

Throttle ChainLockout Adjusting Direction

of Travel

Throttle ChokeTrigger Knob Chain Chain

Brake Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stopthe engine,THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THRO]q-LE TRIGGER controls enginespeed,THROTTLE LOCKOUTThe THRO3-I-LE LOCKOUT must bepressed before you can squeeze thethrottle trigger. This feature prevents youfrom accidentally squeezing the trigger.FAST IDLE LOCKThe FAST iDLE LOCK holds the throttletrigger in the starting position. Activatethe fast idle lock by pressing the throttlelockout and squeezing the throttle trig-ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,press the fast idle lock. Release thethrottle lockout and trigger while holdingthe fast idle lock button.

Guide Bar Bar SprocketChain Brake HoleNuts

CHOKE KNOBThe CHOKE KNOB activates the choke toprovide additional fuel to the engine dur-ing cold starting.PRIMER BULBTile PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to thecarburetor to provide quicker starting.CHAIN BRAKETile CHAIN BRAKE is a device designedto stop the chain if kickback occurs.The chain brake activates automaticallyin the event of kickback. The chain

brake activates manually if the fronthand guard is pushed forward. Thechain brake is disengaged by pulling thefront hand guard back toward the fronthandle as far as possible.CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a new chain to stretchduring first 30 minutes of operation. Youshould check your chain tension fre-quently. See CHAIN TENSION under theSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

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z__ WARNING:Mufflerisveryhotduringandafteruse.Donottouchthemufflerorallowcombustiblematerialsuchasdrygrassorfueltodoso.BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

_ WARNING:Besuretoreadthefuelhandlinginformationinthesafetyrulessectionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudonotunderstandthefuelhandlinginformationdonotat-tempttofuelyourunit.Seekhelpfromsomeonethatdoesunderstandthein-formationorcallthecustomerassis-tancehelplineat1-800-235-5878.GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILThe bar and chain require lubrication.The chain oiler provides continuouslubrication to the chain and guide bar.Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when youfill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheat-ing shown by smoke coming from thechain and/or discoloration of the bar.For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommend you use Craftsmanchain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oilis not available, you may use a goodgrade SAE 30 oil until you are able toobtain Craftsman brand. The oil outputis automatically metered during opera-tion. Your saw will use approximatelyone tank of bar oil for every tank of fuelmix. Always fill the bar oil tank whenyou fill the fuel tank.

FUELING ENGINE

,t'tmlWARNING: Remove fuel capslowly when refueling.This engine is certified to operate on un-leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-line must be mixed with a good qualitysynthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We recommend Craftsman brand syn-thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratioof 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-ing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon ofunleaded gasoline. Included with thissaw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil.Pour the entire contents of this con-tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline toachieve the proper fuel mixture.DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.These oils will cause engine damage.When mixing fuel follow the instruc-tions printed on the oil container.

Once oil is added to the gasoline,shake container momentarily to assurethat the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-ways read and follow the safety rulesrelating to fuel before fueling your unit.IMPORTANTExperience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract mois-ture which leads to separation andformation of acids during storage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of anengine while in storage. To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should beemptied before storage for 30 days orlonger. Drain the gas tank, start the en-gine and let it run until the fuel lines andcarburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelnext season. See STORAGE instructionsfor additional information.Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.See the STORAGE section for additionalinformation.

CHAIN BRAKEEnsure chain brake is disengaged bypulling the front hand guard back to-ward the front handle as far as pos-sible. The chain brake must be disen-gaged before cutting with the saw.

,411_WARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idlespeed. If the chain moves at idlespeed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-MENT within this manual. Avoid con-tact with the muffler. A hot muffler cancause serious burns.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP

position.STARTING POSITION• To start the engine, hold the saw

firmly on the ground as illustrated.Make sure the chain is free to turn

without contacting any object.Starter Rope Handle

Right'Foot Through Rear Handle

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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do notuse the full extent of the rope as thiscan cause the rope to break. Do notlet starter rope snap back. Hold thehandle and let the rope rewind slowly.NOTE: DO NOT attempt to cut materialwith the fast idle lock button in the

locked position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or awarm engine after running out offuel)1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON posi-

tion.2. Pull choke knob out to the full ex-

tent.3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6

times.

Primer Bulb ___._

Switch _'

cHOKEPOB, IONSChoke _'_-' _,

Knob [_J ,',Off Full

4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger.With thumb press fast idle lockdown; then release throttle trigger.

5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle5 times with your right hand. Then,proceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it istrying to start before the 5th pull, stoppulling and immediately proceed to thenext step.6. Fully push in choke knob (to the

OFF position); pull the starter ropeuntil the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approxi-mately 5 seconds. Then, squeezeand release the throttle trigger to al-low engine to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE1. Fully push in choke knob (to tile

OFF position).2. Move ON/STOP switch to ON posi-

tion.3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger.

With thumb press fast idle lockdown; then release throttle trigger.

5. Sharply pull starter rope with yourright hand until the engine starts.

6. Squeeze and release the throttletrigger to return engine to idlespeed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine)Tile engine may be flooded if it has notstarted after 10 pulls.Flooded engines can be cleared of ex-cess fuel by following the warm enginestarting procedure listed above, insurethe ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.Starting could require many pulls de-pending on how badly unit is flooded.If engine still fails to start, refer to theTROUBLESHCOTING TABLE or call1-800-235-5878.CHAIN BRAKE

_lJ WARNING: If tile brake band is

worn too thin it may break when thechain brake is triggered. With a brokenbrake band, the chain brake will not stopthe chain. The chain brake must be re-

placed if any part is worn to less than0.020 inch (0.5 ram) thick. Repairs on achain brake should be made by yourSears Service Center. Take your unit tothe place of purchase or to the nearestSears Service Center.

• This saw is equipped with a chainbrake. The brake is designed to stopthe chain if kickback occurs.

• The inertia-activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard ispushed forward, either manually (byhand) or automatically (by suddenmovement).

• If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling the front handguard back toward the front handleas far as possible.

• When cutting with the saw, the chainbrake must be disengaged.

Disengaged

: Engaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must be

checked several times daily. The enginemust be running when performing thisprocedure. This is the only instancewhen the saw should be placed on theground with the engine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip therear handle with your right hand and thefront handle with your left hand. Apply

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full throttle by fully depressing the throttletrigger. Activate the chain brake by turn-ing your left wrist against the hand guardwithout releasing your grip around thefront handle. The chain should stop im-mediately.

Inertia activating function control

_ WARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine mustbe turned off.

Grip the rear handle with your right handand the front handle with your left hand.Hold the chain saw approximately 14inches (35 cm) above a stump or otherwooden surface. Release your grip onthe front handle and let the tip of theguide bar fall forward and contact thestump. When the tip of the bar hits thestump, the brake should activate.OPERATING TIPS• Check chain tension before first use

and after 1 minute of operation. SeeCHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCEsection.

• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal,plastics, masonry, non-wood buildingmaterials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes aforeign object. Inspect the saw andrepair parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.Even a small amount of dirt willquickly dull a chain and increase thepossibility of kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs us-ing the following steps. This will helpyou get the "feel" of using your sawbefore you begin a major sawing op-eration.• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-

low the engine to reach full speedbefore cutting.

• Begin cutting with the saw frameagainst the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed theentire time you are cutting.

• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exertonly light downward pressure.

• Release the throttle trigger as soonas the cut is completed, allowingthe engine to idle. If you run thesaw at full throttle without a cuttingload, unnecessary wear can occur.

• To avoid losing control when cut iscomplete, do not put pressure onsaw at end of cut.

• Stop engine before setting saw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_,WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall whilecutting causing serious injury. Do notcut near buildings or electrical wires ifyou do not know the direction of treefall, nor cut at night since you will notbe able to see well, nor during badweather such as rain, snow, or strongwinds, etc. If the tree does make con-tact with any utility line, the utility com-pany should be notified immediately.• Carefully plan your sawing operation

in advance.• Clear the work area. You need a

clear area all around the tree so youcan have secure footing.

• The chain saw operator should keepon the uphill side of the terrain as thetree is likely to roll or slide downhillafter it is felled.

• Study the natural conditions that cancause the tree to fall in a particulardirection. These conditions include:

• The wind direction and speed.• The lean of the tree. The lean of a

tree might not be apparent due touneven or sloping terrain. Use aplumb or level to determine the di-rection of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk isrotted, it can snap and fall toward theoperator.

• Make sure there is enough room forthe tree to fall. Maintain a distance of2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearestperson or other objects. Enginenoise can drown out a warning call.

• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,nails, staples, and wire from the treewhere cuts are to be made.

'_z',,. e Plan a clear retreat path

.... _..._--_'- Direction of fall45 _

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell largetrees. A notch is cut on the side of thetree in the desired direction of fall. Aftera felling cut is made on the opposite

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sideoftree,thetreewilltendtofallinthedirectionofthenotch.NOTE:Iftreehaslargebuttressroots,removethembeforemakingthenotch.Ifusingsawtoremovebuttressroots,keepsawchainfromcontactinggroundtopreventdullingofthechain.NOTCHCUTAND FELLING TREE• Make notch cut by cutting tile top of

the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of thediameter of the tree. Next completethe notch by cutting the bottom. Seeillustration. Once the notch is cut, re-move the wedge of wood from tree.

Felling cut here

First cut } =,. /

Notch _. _/_ ._.. ......"" "_--- 2"

Secol_cJcut_/ \'''_" _ge

• After removing the wood from thenotch, make the felling cut on the op-posite side of the notch. This is doneby making a cut about two incheshigher than the center of the notch.This will leave enough uncut woodbetween the felling cut and the notchto form a hinge. This hinge will helpprevent the tree from falling in thewrong direction.

Hinge holds tree onstump and helpscontrol fall

Closingof notch

Opening offelling cut

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,use wedges to open the cut whennecessary to control the direction offall. To avoid kickback and chaindamage, use wood or plastic wedges,but never steel or iron wedges.

• Be alert to signs that the tree isready to fall: cracking sounds, widen-ing of the felling cut, or movement inthe upper branches.

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put itdown, and get away quickly on yourplanned retreat path.

• DO NOT use your saw to cut down apartially fallen tree. Be extremely

cautious with partially fallen treesthat may be poorly supported. Whena tree doesn't fall completely, set thesaw aside and pull down the treewith a cable winch, block and tackle,or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is tile term used for cutting afallen tree to the desired log size.

_WARNING: Do not stand on the

log being cut. Any portion can rollcausing loss of footing and control. Donot stand downhill of the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTS• Cut only one log at a time.• Cut shattered wood very carefully;

sharp pieces of wood could be flungtoward operator.

• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs.Never allow another person to holdthe log while cutting and never holdthe log with your leg or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs,limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag logsinto a clear area before cutting themby pulling out exposed and clearedlogs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FORBUCKING

_b WARNING: If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don't try toforce it out. You can lose control of thesaw resulting in injury and/or damageto the saw. Stop the saw, drive awedge of plastic or wood into the cutuntil the saw can be removed easily. Re-start saw and carefully reenter the cut.Do not use a metal wedge. Do not at-tempt to restart your saw when it ispinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side ofthe log with the bottom of the sawagainst the log. When overcutting uselight downward pressure.

, Overcutting Y /

%:_>- Undercuttin_, _.

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Undercuttinginvolvescuttingontheundersideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthelog.Whenundercuttinguselightupwardpressure.Holdsawfirmlyandmaintaincontrol.Thesawwilltendtopushbacktowardyou._. WARNING:Neverturnsawup-sidedowntoundercut.Thesawcan-notbecontrolledinthisposition.Alwaysmakeyourfirstcutonthecom-pressionsideofthelog.Thecompres-sionsideofthelogiswherethepres-sureofthelog'sweightisconcentrated.

Firstcutoncompressionsideoflog

tTJ Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter

of the log.• Roll the log over and finish with a

second overcut.

• Watch for logs with a compressionside to prevent the saw from pinch-ing. See illustrations above for cut-ting logs with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STAND• Remember your first cut is always on

the compression side of the log. (Re-fer to the illustrations below for yourfirst and second cut).

• Your first cut should extend I/3 of thediameter of the log.

• Finish with your second cut.

Using a log for support2 nd Cut

I st Cut

1st Cut

Using a support stand

/if 2 nd Cut

__Cut

1st/C ut _.,..,_

LIMBING AND PRUNING

_' WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the mov-ing chain to contact any other branchesor objects at the nose of the guide barwhen limbing or pruning. Allowing suchcontact can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a

tree to limb or prune. Do not stand onladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-sition which can cause you to loseyour balance or control of the saw.IMPORTANT POINTS• Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles

are small size limbs which can whiptoward you, or pull you off balance.Use extreme caution when cuttingsmall size limbs.

• Be alert for springback from anybranches that are bent or under pres-sure. Avoid being struck by the branchor the saw when the tension in thewood fibers is released.

• Frequently clear branches out of theway to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING• Limb a tree only after it is cut down.• Leave the larger limbs underneath the

felled tree to support the tree as youwork.

• Start at the base of the felled tree

and work toward the top, cuttingbranches and limbs. Remove smalllimbs with one cut.

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• Keepthetreebetweenyouandthechain.

• RemovelargerbrancheswiththecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCKINGWITHOUTASUPPORT.

• Alwaysuseanovercuttocutsmallandfreelyhanginglimbs.Undercut-tingcouldcauselimbstofallandpinchthesaw=

PRUNING

'_ WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

shoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoul-der. Get a professional to do the job=• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb. Thiscut will make the limb sag so that itfalls easily on the second cut.

• Next make the second cut an over-cut all the way through the limb.

• Finish the pruning operation by usingan overcut so that the stump of thelimb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from thetrunk of the tree.

lSecond First cut

out

1/3 of way

/_ hird cut 1 to 2inches from trunkof tree

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenanceexcept for carburetor adjustments=

Fill in dates as you complete Before After Ever Every Serviceregular service Use Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly Dates

Check for damaged/worn parts _,,

Check for loose fasteners/parts _"

Check chain tension _"

Check chain sharpness _"

Check guide bar _"

Check fuel mixture level _"

Check guide bar and chain oil _"

Inspect and clean unit & decals _"

Check chain brake _"

Clean guide bar groove _"

Clean air filter _"

Clean/inspect muffler and sparkarresting screen _"

Replace spark plug and fuel filter _,'

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this unit does not cov-er items that have been subjected tooperator abuse or negligence. To re-ceive full value from the warranty, theoperator must maintain unit as instruct-ed in this manual. Various adjustmentswill need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your unit.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,air filter element, and check guide barand chain for wear. A new spark plugand air filter element assures properair-fuel mixture and helps your enginerun better and last longer.

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CHECKFORDAMAGEDORWORNPARTSContactSearsServiceCenterforre-placementofdamagedorwornparts.NOTE:Itisnormalforasmallamountofoiltoappearunderthesawafteren-gine stops. Do not confuse this with aleaking oil tank.• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP

switch functions properly by movingthe switch to the STOP position.Make sure engine stops; then restartengine and continue.

• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fueltank shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tankshows signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSEFASTENERS AND PARTS• Chain Brake Nuts• Chain• Muffler• Cylinder Shield• Air Filter• Handle Screws• Vibration Mounts• Starter Housing• Front Hand GuardCHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handling chain. Thechain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen it is not moving.Chain tension is very important.Chains stretch during use. This is es-pecially true during the first few timesyou use your saw. Always checkchain tension each time you use andrefuel your saw.1. Use the screwdriver end of the

chain adjustment tool (bar tool) tomove chain around guide bar toensure kinks do not exist. Thechain should rotate freely.

t__, Guide

Chain Brake Adjusting TootNuts Screw (Bar Tool)

2. Loosen chain brake nuts until theyare finger tight against the chainbrake.

3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise un-til chain solidly contacts bottom ofguide bar rail.

4. Using bar tool, roll chain aroundguide bar to ensure all links are inbar groove.

5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check forsag. Release tip of guide bar, thenturn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-wise. Repeat until sag does notexist.

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tightenchain brake nuts securely with thebar tool.

yZ_ji'i / Chain Brake _[_f!m,"_o( Nuts _ .,A" "

7. Use the screwdriver end of the bartool to move chain around guidebar.

8. If chain does not rotate, it is tootight. Slightly loosen chain brakenuts and loosen chain by turningthe adjusting screw 1/4 turn coun-terclockwise. Retighten chainbrake nuts.

9. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-low the guide bar. DO NOT operatethe saw if the chain is loose.

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain couldjump offthe guide bar and result in se-rious injury.CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. Adull chain makes a sawdust powderand cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-MENTS section.

CHECK GUIDE BARConditions which require guide barmaintenance:• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.• Saw has to be forced through the cut.• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.

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Checktheconditionofguidebareachtimechainissharpened.Awornguidebarwilldamagethechainandmakecuttingdifficult.Aftereachuse,ensureON/STOPswitchisintheSTOPposition,thencleanallsawdustfromtheguidebarandsprockethole.Tomaintainguidebar:• MoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOP.• Loosenandremovechainbrake

nutsandchainbrake.Removebarandchainfromsaw.

• Cleantheoilholesandbargrooveaftereach5hoursofoperation.

RemoveSawdustFromGuideBarGroove

\

• Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove theseburrs with a flat file.

• When rail top is uneven, use a flatfile to restore square edges andsides.

_1"__r7_ File Rail Edges_r] r}and Sides I U I

square I I

Worn Groove Correct Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove isworn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,or when excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs. If replacement is nec-essary, use only the guide bar speci-fied for your saw in the repair parts listor on the decal located on the chainsaw.

CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL• See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-

ERATION section.

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil "_

Fill Cap _

• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-der the OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDDECALS• After each use, inspect complete unit

for loose or damaged parts. Cleanthe unit and decals using a dampcloth with a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.CHECK CHAIN BRAKE• See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION

section.

CLEAN AIR FILTERA dirty air filter decreases the life andperformance of the engine and in-creases fuel consumption and harmfulemissions. Always clean your air filterafter 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op-eration, whichever comes first. Cleanmore frequently in dusty conditions. Aused air filter can never be completelycleaned. It is advisable to replace yourair filter with a new one after every 50hours of operation, or annually, which-ever comes first. To clean filter:

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylindercover.

2. Remove cylinder cover.3. Remove air filter.

4. Clean the air filter using hot soapywater. Rinse with clean cool water.Air dry completely before reinstalling.

5. Lightly oil air filter before installing toimprove the efficiency of air filter.Use 2-cycle engine oil or motor oil(SAE 30)= Squeeze excess oil fromfilter.

6. Reinstall air filter.

7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3screws. Tighten securely.

_ - Cylinder CoverAir Filter Screws

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKAR-RESTING SCREENAs the unit is used, carbon depositsbuild up on the muffler and spark ar-resting screen, and must be removedto avoid creating a fire hazard or af-fecting engine performance.Replace the spark arresting screen ifbreaks occur.

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_,/j\ /MufflerDiffuserSparkArrestingScreen

I_ 1_,,,,.___iA_I _"_._4_ / Y Muffler

Body - _ MufflerCover

CLEANING THE SPARKARRESTING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours ofoperation or annually, whichevercomes first.1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler

cover screws.2. Remove the muffler cover (cover

snaps off muffler body).3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark

arresting screen assembly. Noticethe orientation of these parts forreassembling.

4. Clean the spark arresting screenwith a wire brush. Replace screenif breaks are found.

5. Replace any broken or crackedmuffler parts.

6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrest-ing screen assembly with roundholes facing up.

7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2

screws. Tighten securely.

REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replacedeach year to ensure the engine startseasier and runs better. Ignition timingis fixed and nonadjustable.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder

cover.2. Remove the cylinder cover.3. Pull offthe spark plug boot.4. Remove spark plug from cylinder

and discard.5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y

spark plug and tighten securelywith a 3/4 inch socket wrench.Spark plug gap should be 0.025inch.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

Screws 'linderCover

Plug Boot

SparkPlug

REPLACE FUEL FILTERTo replace fuel filter, drain your unit byrunning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel capand its connected retainer from tank.Pull filter from tank and remove from

line. Replace and reassemble.

_i WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance,service, or adjustments except for car-buretor adjustments.CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening requires specialtools. You can purchase sharpeningtools at Sears or go to a professionalchain sharpener.CHAIN REPLACEMENT

AWARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handling chain. Thechain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during the first 15 minutes of operation.You should recheck your chain tension

frequently and adjust the chain tensionas required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-tion.

Replace the old chain when it be-comes worn or damaged. Use onlythe Low-Kickback replacement chainspecified in the repair parts list. Thecorrect replacement bar and chain isalso specified on a decal located onthe chain saw.

See your Sears Service Center to re-place and sharpen individual cutterson your chain.TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. Move ON/STOP switch to tile STOPposition.

2. Remove chain brake nuts.3. Remove chain brake.4. Remove the old chain.

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ChainBrake

\ Clutch Drum

Chain Brake@@_ --_Nuts

NOTE: An adjusting pin and screw isused to adjust the tension of the chain. Itis very important that the pin located onthe adjusting screw aligns into the lowerhole in the guide bar. Turning the screwwill move the adjustment pin up anddown the screw.

Inside view of

,_._ hain Brake

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

5= Turn adjusting screw by handcounterclockwise until adjusting pinjust touches the stop.

6= Slide guide bar behind clutch drumuntil guide bar stops against clutchdrum sprocket.

7= Carefully remove new chain frompackage. Hold chain with the drivelinks as shown.

Tip of

Bar

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links8= Place chain over and behind

clutch, fitting the drive links in theclutch drum sprocket.

9= Fit bottom of drive links betweenthe teeth in the sprocket in thenose of the guide bar=

10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is

snug in guide bar groove. Ensureall drive links are in the bar groove.

12. Install chain brake making sure theadjusting pin in positioned in thelower hole in the guide bar.

ChainBrake

Lower

Adjusting Pin HoleGuide Bar

13. Install chain brake nuts and fingertighten only. Do not tighten any fur-ther at this point. Proceed toCHAIN ADJUSTMENT

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCEsection.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

mlWARNING: The chain will be

moving during most of this procedure=Wear your protective equipment andobserve all safety precautions. Thechain must not move at idle speed.

The carburetor has been carefully setat the factory. Adjustments may benecessary if you notice any of the fol-lowing conditions:• Chain moves at idle. See IDLE

SPEED-T adjusting procedure.• Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T

adjusting procedure.

Idle Speed-TAllow engine to idle. If the chain moves,idle is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle istoo slow. Adjust speed until engine runswithout chain movement (idle too fast) orstalling (idle too slow). The idle speedscrew is located in the area above theprimer bulb and is labeled T.• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.• Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise

to decrease engine speed.If you require further assistance or areunsure about performing this procedure,contact your Sears Service Center orcall our customer assistance help line at1-800-235-5878=

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WARNING:Performthefollowingstepsaftereachuse:• Allowtheenginetocool,andsecure

theunitbeforestoringortransport-ing.

• Storechainsawandfuelinawellventilatedareawherefuelvaporscannotreachsparksoropenflamesfromwaterheaters,electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.

• Store chain saw with all guards inplace and position chain saw so thatany sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury.

• Store chain saw well out of the reachof children.

SEASONAL STORAGEPrepare your unit for storage at theend of the season or if it will not be

used for 30 days or more.If your chain saw is to be stored for aperiod of time:• Clean saw thoroughly before stor-

age.• Store in a clean dry area.• Lightly oil external metal surfaces

and guide bar.• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-

per or cloth.FUEL SYSTEMUnder FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-TION section of this manual, see mes-sage labeled IMPORTANT regardingthe use of gasohol in your chain saw.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter-native in minimizing the formation offuel gum deposits during storage. Addstabilizer to the gasoline in the fueltank or fuel storage container. Followthe mix instructions found on stabilizercontainers. Run engine at least 5 min-utes after adding stabilizer.Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (aircooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. Ifyou do not use this Sears oil, you canadd a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.ENGINE• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-

spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (aircooled) through the spark plug open-ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to10 times to distribute oil.

• Replace spark plug with new one ofrecommended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.• Check entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-aged, broken, or worn parts.

• At the beginning of the next season,use only fresh fuel having the propergasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one sea-son to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it startsto rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

A_. WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperation of the unit.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

1. ON/STOP switch in 1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.Engine will notstart or will run

only a fewseconds after

starting.

Engine willnot idle

properly.

Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power.or dies undera load.

Enginesmokes

excessively.

Engine runshot.

STOP position.2. Engine flooded. 2.

3. Fuel tank empty. 3.4. Spark plug not firing. 4.5. Fuel not reaching 5.

carburetor.

6. Carburetor requires 6.adjustment.

See "Difficult Starting" in theOperation Section.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

Install new spark plug.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.Check for kinked or spilt fuel tine;repair or replace.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

7. None of the above.

1. Idle speed set too highor too low.

2. Low Speed Mixturerequires adjustment.

3. Crankshaft seals worn.

4. Compression low.5. None of the above.

1. Air fitter dirty.2. Spark plug fouled.3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.4. Exhaust ports or muf-

tier outlets plugged.5. Compression low.6. Chain brake engaged.7. None of the above.

1. Choke partially on.2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

3. Air filter dirty.4. High Speed Mixture

requires adjustment.5. Crankcase leak.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.3. High Speed Mixture

set too tean.

4. Exhaust ports or muf-tier outlets plugged.

5. Carbon buitd-up onspark arresting screen.

6. Starter housing dirty7. None of the above.

7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

1. Clean or replace air filter.2. Clean or replace plug and regap.3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).6. Disengage chain brake.7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

1. Adjust choke.2. Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

1. See "Fueling Engine" in the Operationsection.

2. Replace with correct plug.3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

5. Clean spark arresting screen.

6. Clean starter housing area.7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Oil h3adequate 1. Oil tank empty. . Fill oil tank.

for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).chain clogged.lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.

blocked.

Chain moves at

idle speed.

Chain does notmove when en-

gine is acceler-ated.

Chain clatters

or cuts roughly.

Chain stopswithin the cut.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. Chain tension too

tight.2. Carburetor requires

adjustment.3. Guide bar rails

pinched.4. Clutch slipping.5. Chain brake engaged.

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters damaged.3. Chain worn.

4. Cutters dull, improperlysharpened, or depthgauges too high.

5. Sprocket worn.6. Chain installed

backwards.

1. Chain cutter tops notfiled flat.

2. Guide bar burred or

bent; rails uneven.3. Clutch slipping.

. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

. See "Check Chain Tension" in theMaintenance Section.

2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

3. Repair or replace.

4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).5. Disengage chain brake.

. See "Check Chain Tension" in theMaintenance Section.

2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).3. Resharpen or replace chain.4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).6. Install chain in right direction.

. See "Chain Sharpening" in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Repair or replace guide bar.

3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

Chain cuts at 1. Cutters damaged on . See "Chain Sharpening" in thean angle, one side. Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Chain dull on one side. 2. See "Chain Sharpening" in theService and Adjustments Section.

3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good

judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMERASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ-mental Protection Agency and Sears,Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleasedto explain the emissions control systemwarranty on your year 2002-2004 smalloff-road engine. Sears must warrantthe emission control system on yoursmall off-road engine for the periods oftime listed below provided there hasbeen no abuse, neglect, or impropermaintenance of your small off-road en-gine. Your emission control system in-

dudes parts such as the carburetor andthe ignition system. Where a warrant-able condition exists, Sears will repairyour small off-road engine at no cost toyou. Expenses covered under warrantyinclude diagnosis, parts and labor.MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYCOVERAGE: If any emissions relatedpart on your engine (as listed underEmissions Control Warranty Parts List) isdefective or a defect in the materials or

workmanship of the engine causes thefailure of such an emission related part,

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thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbySears.OWNER'SWARRANTYRE-SPONSIBILITIES:Asthesmalloff-roadengine owner, you are responsible forthe performance of the required mainte-nance listed in your instruction manual.Sears recommends that you retain allreceipts covering maintenance on yoursmall off-road engine, but Sears cannotdeny warranty solely for the lack of re-ceipts or for your failure to ensure theperformance of all scheduled mainte-nance. As the small off-road engineowner, you should be aware that Searsmay deny you warranty coverage if yoursmall off-road engine or a part of it hasfailed due to abuse, neglect, impropermaintenance, unapproved modifications,or the use of parts not made or ap-proved by the original equipmentmanufacturer. You are responsible forpresenting your small off-road engine toa Sears authorized repair center assoon as a problem exists. Warranty re-pairs should be completed in a reason-able amount of time, not to exceed 30days. If you have any questions regard-ing your warranty rights and responsibili-ties, you should contact your nearestauthorized service center or call Searsat 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTYCOMMENCEMENT DATE: The warran-ty period begins on the date the smalloff-road engine is purchased. LENGTHOF COVERAGE: This warranty shall befor a period of two years from the initialdate of purchase. WHAT IS COV-ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTOF PARTS. Repair or replacement ofany warranted part will be performed atno charge to the owner at an approvedSears servicing center. If you have anyquestions regarding your warranty rightsand responsibilities, you should contactyour nearest authorized service centeror call Sears at 1-800-469-4668.WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warrantedpart which is not scheduled for replace-ment as required maintenance, or whichis scheduled only for reqular inspection

to the effect of "repair or replace as nec-essary" shall be warranted for 2 years.Any warranted part which is scheduledfor replacement as required mainte-nance shall be warranted for the periodof time up to the first scheduled replace-ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:The owner shall not be charged fordiagnostic labor which leads to the de-termination that a warranted part is de-fective if the diagnostic work is per-formed at an approved Sears servicingcenter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:Sears may be liable for damages to oth-er engine components caused by thefailure of a warranted part still underwarranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED:All failures caused by abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance are not covered.ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: Theuse of add-on or modified parts can begrounds for disallowing a warranty claim.Sears is not liable to cover failures ofwarranted parts caused by the use ofadd-on or modified parts. HOW TOFILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-tions regarding your warranty rights andresponsibilities, you should contact yournearest authorized service center or callSears at 1-800-469-4668. WHERE TOGET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warrantyservices or repairs shall be provided atall Sears service centers. Call1-800-469-4668. MAINTENANCE,REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OFEMISSION RELATED PARTS: AnySears approved replacement part usedin the performance of any warrantymaintenance or repair on emission re-lated parts will be provided withoutcharge to the owner if the part is underwarranty. EMISSION CONTROL WAR-RANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Igni-tion System: Spark Plug (covered up tomaintenance schedule), Ignition Module.MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: Theowner is responsible for the perfor-mance of all required maintenance asdefined in the instruction manual.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

[] Moderate (50 hours)

[] Intermediate (125 hours)

[] Extended (300 hours)

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REPAIR PARTS

SEARS MODEL 358.360130

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Ref. Part No. Description Ref Part No.

1 530071305 Kit-Trigger & Lockout 23 530056402(includes Pin) 24 530069232

2 530038227 Lever-Switch Kill 25 5300275313 530016149 Spring-Switch 26 5300378174 530015775 Screw 27 5300160805 530069216 Kit-Fuel Line (Large) 28 5300716666 530023877 Fitting - Fuel line 29 5300108467 530047192 Assy-Fuel Cap 30 5300161338 530015922 Nut-Speed 31 5300298509 530047989 Lever-Choke 32 530015814

10 530038406 Grommet-choke lever 33 53003823811. 530037809 Wire-Throttle 34 530053520

12 530014949 Assy.-Olutch13 530015611 Washer-Clutch 35 53001591714 530047061 Assy-Drum W/brg. 36 53001582615 530015907 Washer - Thrust 37 53003859316 530058876 Assy-Ohassis 38 53006961117 530039187 Assy- Flywheel18 530015127 Washer- Flywheel 39 71 3637419 530016134 Nut- Flywheel 40 71--361920. 530015920 Screw 4t 53001613221 530053519 Fan Housing 42 53001581422 530015892 Screw 43 530056798

Description

Starter Handle

Kit-RopeSpdng-StarterPulley- StarterScrewKit - Oil Vent 48Assy-Oil Cap 49Boff - Bar 50Chain CatcherScrew 51

Plate-Bar Mounting 52Assy -Chain Brake

(]ncl 88)Nut-Bar MountingPin-Bar AdjustRetainerKit-Bar Adjust

Ref. Part No. Description

44 530015940 Screw

45 530071259 Kit-Oil Pump(inct 46,47,49)

46 530037820 Gear-Worm Spring47 530049477 Elbow-Off Pickup

530016064 Screw530019206 Seal Block530047663 Assy-Oi_-Pickup

(Incl 51 & 52)530038373 Oiler Pickup530056533 Oil Filter

Not Shown

530164090 Manual- Operator530049246 Decal-Start Inst.

(inck 36,37)Bar- 18"Chain-18"ScrewScrewHandle-Front

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REPAIR PARTS

SEARS MODEL 358.360130

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1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.

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Champion530016136530071412530049870530069608530037804530071620

Repair kits aM

Description

Screw

Shield-CylinderKit-Fuel Line (Small)Assy- Air PurgeScrewAssy- Fuel Pick-upStrap-GroundIgnition ModuleScrew

Assy-Wire HarnessFoam-Aff FilterNutGrommetSeal-Oarb AdapterSpark Plug (RCJ-7Y)Clip-High Tension LeadKit- Cylinder 42ccSackptate - MufflerGasket- Muffler (kit)Housing-Aff FilterKit- Carburetor 0NT- 624)

not available for this carburetor

Ref.

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282930

31

32

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34

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36

37.

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Part No.

530069608

550016386

530049700

530016187

530069608

530071408

530038729

530015697

530069608

530031189

530056363

530037935

530047062

530047207

530037813

530036103

530016132

Description

Carb. Gasket (kit)Screw

Adapter- CarburetorScrewGasket-Oarb Adapter (kit)Kit-Piston 42cc(lncl 28 & 29)Ring- Piston 42ccRetainer- Piston Pin

Kit- Engine Gasket(Inck 19, 22 & 26)

Bar Wrench

Assy-Seal & BearingCap - CrankcaseAssy- CrankshaftAssy- MufflerDiffuser-MufflerScreen-MufflerBolt- Muffler

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