Craftsman 358.354871 - User Manual

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• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
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MODEL NO.
358,354831-3.7118"
358.354871-3.7/18"PS
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WARNING:
Carefully read and follow
Safety • Rules, Precautions
and Operating Instructions.
Failure to =do so can result
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Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
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Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill. 60684 U.S.A.
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64983-3-24483-1-24483 PRINTED IN U. S. A.

Summary

Safety Rules and Precautions

Know Your Saw Safely

Understand basic saw operation and safety rules.

Plan Your Sawing Operation

Handle Fuel With Caution

Follow guidelines for safe fuel mixing, storage, and handling.

Guard Against Kickback

Learn causes and methods to reduce kickback hazards.

Operate Your Saw Safely

Use the saw safely, avoiding hazards and improper use.

Maintain Saw For Working Order

Prepare Your Saw For Use

Attach Bar and Chain

Set Chain Tension

How to properly set and check chain tension for optimal performance.

Engine Fuel Mixture

Correct gasoline and oil mixture for the 2-cycle engine.

Bar and Chain Oil

Using Your Saw

Starting Instructions

Procedures for safely starting the chain saw engine.

Control Kickback

Techniques to reduce kickback and maintain control.

Types of Cutting

Tree Felling Techniques

Planning and executing safe tree felling operations.

Felling Large Trees

Detailed method for felling larger trees using a notch.

Bucking Logs

Maintenance

Guide Bar and Chain Maintenance

Ignition, Cooling and Exhaust Systems

Clutch, Drum and Sprocket

Carburetor Adjustments

Storage

Trouble Shooting Chart

Craftsman 358.354871 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cycle
Engine Displacement	42cc
Bar Length	18 inches
Weight	10.8 lbs
Oil Capacity	6.8 oz
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch
Type	Gas-powered