Craftsman 358.341950 User Manual

Operator's Manual
JCRRFTSMRN°I
2.6 cu. in./42cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.341950 - 18 in. Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_ol, p. 28
TECHNOLOGY
CRRFTSMAN
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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
115488427
Rev. 2 7/26/12 BRW

Craftsman 358.341950 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cycle
Engine Displacement	42cc
Bar Length	18 inches
Oil Capacity	6.8 fl oz
Type	Gas
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 oz
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch

Summary

WARRANTY STATEMENT

CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Covers defects in material or workmanship for two years.

SAFETY RULES

PLAN AHEAD FOR SAFE OPERATION

Prepare for safe operation by following user, gear, and area guidelines.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Guidelines for safe chain saw operation and positioning.

SAW MAINTENANCE AND FUEL HANDLING

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Safety precautions for fuel mixing, pouring, and storage.

KICKBACK HAZARD PREVENTION

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Understanding and avoiding kickback risks.

KICKBACK REDUCTION AND CONTROL

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

Techniques to minimize kickback risk.

MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE SAW

Proper grip and stance for saw control.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES AND CHAIN BRAKE

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

Features designed to reduce kickback hazards.

OPERATION - INITIAL STEPS

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

Familiarize with controls and adjustments before operating.

OPERATION - CONTROLS AND LUBRICATION

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

OPERATION - STARTING PROCEDURES

FUELING THE ENGINE

Instructions for safely fueling the chain saw.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure for starting a cold engine.

OPERATION - STARTING AND BRAKE

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION

OPERATION - SAWING TECHNIQUES

OPERATING TIPS

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

Planning and executing tree felling safely.

OPERATION - FALLEN TREE CUTTING

FELLING LARGE TREES

OPERATION - BUCKING AND PRUNING

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - CHAIN SHARPENING

CHAIN SHARPENING

Step-by-step guide for sharpening chain cutters.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - CHAIN AND CARBURETOR

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting idle speed and mixture for optimal performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE ISSUES

ENGINE STARTING AND IDLING ISSUES

Common problems and remedies for engine starting and idling.

POWER AND SMOKE ISSUES

TROUBLESHOOTING - CHAIN ISSUES

CHAIN MOVEMENT AND CUTTING ISSUES