Craftsman 358.341040 User Manual

Operator's Manual
2.5 Peak HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341040 - 14 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espar_ol, p. 16
®
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions 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.
530165784 9/12/06

Craftsman 358.341040 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cycle
Weight	10.5 lbs
Bar Length	16 inches
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch
Type	Gas-powered

Summary

Safety Rules

General Safety Precautions

Operating Your Saw Safely

Guidelines for safe operation, including hand usage and cutting techniques.

Maintaining Saw in Good Working Order

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warnings and tips to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Understanding and Avoiding Kickback

Kickback Hazards and Types

Explanation of kickback causes, types (rotational, pinch, pull-in), and prevention.

Reduce the Chance of Kickback

Kickback Prevention Strategies

Tips to minimize kickback by understanding its causes and using proper techniques.

Specific Kickback Avoidance

Advice on avoiding pinch-kickback and pull-in situations.

Maintain Control

Maintaining Saw Control Techniques

Kickback Safety Features

Saw Features for Kickback Reduction

Double Insulation Construction

Electrical Safety Design

Explanation of double insulation and its electrical safety benefits.

Operation

Know Your Saw Components

Operating Instructions and Cord Selection

Before Starting Saw

Pre-Start Safety and Lubrication

Essential checks before starting, including electrical safety and lubrication.

Operating Tips

Safe Saw Operation Guidelines

Tips for safe cutting, chain tension, and cord management.

Tree Felling Techniques

Planning and Preparing for Felling

Steps for planning, clearing the area, and assessing tree conditions.

Felling Large Trees and Notching

Techniques for felling large trees using the notch method.

Felling Safety and Wedge Use

Cutting a Fallen Tree (Bucking)

Bucking Safety and Important Points

Bucking Techniques and Saw Pinching

Limbing and Pruning

Overcutting and Undercutting Techniques

Bucking Methods and Support Use

Limbing and Pruning Safety Warnings

Check Chain Tension

Chain Tension Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide to properly tension the saw chain.

Check Chain Sharpness

Identifying Chain Sharpness

Check Guide Bar

Guide Bar Maintenance and Cleaning

Service and Adjustments

Chain Replacement Procedure

Troubleshooting Table

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifies common problems, their causes, and recommended remedies.