Craftsman 358.341180 User Manual

Operator's Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
13 Amp/4.0 Peak HP Motor
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341180 - 18 in. Bar
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espa6ol, p. 17
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
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For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun
• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are CentraITime)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545097795 9/12/06

Craftsman 358.341180 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	358.341180
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY STATEMENT

SAFETY RULES

PLAN AHEAD

Preparation and general safety precautions for using the chain saw.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Guidelines for safe operation of the chain saw to prevent injury.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Ensuring the chain saw is kept in proper working condition for safety.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Critical safety warnings and precautions related to the electrical components.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Information on preventing kickback, a dangerous chain saw reaction.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

Methods and techniques to minimize the risk of kickback.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

CHAIN BRAKE

OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

CHAIN TENSION

STARTING YOUR UNIT

Braking function control

Inertia activating function control

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

Methods and safety considerations for felling trees.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING)

Techniques for cutting fallen trees into manageable sizes.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

LIMBING AND PRUNING

Procedures for safely removing branches and limbs from trees.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Instructions for inspecting the unit for damaged or worn components.

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

Detailed steps for checking and adjusting chain tension.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

How to determine chain sharpness and when to sharpen.

CHECK GUIDE BAR

Inspection and maintenance procedures for the guide bar.

LUBRICATION

CHAIN SHARPENING

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

TO REPLACE CHAIN

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT