Craftsman 35088 - 18 in. Gas Chainsaw User Manual

Operator's Manual
2,6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.350880 - 18 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p, 27
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545186811 Rev. 1 6/15/08 BRW

Craftsman 35088 - 18 in. Gas Chainsaw Specifications

General

Bar Length	18 in.
Displacement	42cc
Weight	Not available
Chain Gauge	0.050 in.
Engine Type	2-Cycle
Fuel Capacity	10.1 fl. oz.
Oil Capacity	6.8 fl. oz.
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.1 fl. oz.
Oil Tank Capacity	6.8 fl. oz.

Summary

Safety Rules

Plan Ahead

User preparation and planning before operating the chain saw.

Protective Gear

Essential protective gear for safe chain saw operation.

Operating Safely

Maintain Saw in Good Working Order

Guard Against Kickback

Strategies to prevent dangerous kickback incidents.

Reduce Kickback Chance

Avoid Pinch-Kickback

Specific advice to prevent pinch-kickback situations.

Avoid Pull-In

Techniques to avoid pull-in during cutting operations.

Maintain Control

Kickback Safety Features

Chain Brake

Explanation of the chain brake's function and operation.

Operation

Chain Brake Operation

Detailed explanation of the chain brake mechanism and usage.

Chain Tension

Before Starting Engine

Fueling Engine

Starting a Cold Engine

Starting a Warm Engine

Difficult Starting

Chain Brake

Braking Function Control

Inertia Activating Function Control

Tree Felling Techniques

Felling Large Trees

Techniques for felling large trees using the notch method.

Notch Cut and Felling

Step-by-step process for making felling notches and cuts.

Cutting a Fallen Tree (Bucking)

Types of Cutting for Bucking

Limbing and Pruning

Maintenance

Check Chain Tension

Chain Sharpening

Check Chain Sharpness

Cleaning Spark Arresting Screen

Chain Sharpening

Information on conditions requiring chain sharpening and tools needed.

To Sharpen Chain

Hook Angle and Depth Gauges

Adjusting hook angle and depth gauges for proper chain sharpening.

Chain Replacement

To Replace Chain

Chain Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the carburetor for optimal engine performance.

Storage

Fuel System Preparation

Troubleshooting Table

Engine Will Not Start or Run

Causes and remedies for engine starting or immediate stopping issues.

Engine Will Not Idle Properly

Diagnosing and fixing problems with the engine's idle speed.

Engine Lacks Power or Dies

Troubleshooting engine performance issues like lack of power or stalling.

Engine Smokes Excessively

Engine Runs Hot

Troubleshooting Table Continued

Chain Does Not Move

Causes and remedies for the chain failing to move when accelerated.

Chain Clatters or Cuts Roughly

Diagnosing and fixing issues causing rough chain operation.

Chain Stops Within Cut

Reasons why the chain might stop unexpectedly during a cut.

Chain Cuts at an Angle

Identifying causes for the chain cutting unevenly or at an angle.