Craftsman 358.360681 - User Manual

Operator's Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
2.2 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358,360681 - 16 in, Bar
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p. 25
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.
545079799 9/12/06

Summary

WARRANTY STATEMENT

SAFETY RULES

Essential safety guidelines for operating the chainsaw.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Procedures and warnings for safe fuel handling.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Preventing dangerous kickback incidents.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

Avoid Pinch-Kickback

Avoid Pull-In

MAINTAIN CONTROL

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

Features designed to reduce kickback hazards.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

FUELING ENGINE

Instructions for safely fueling the chainsaw.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Steps for stopping, starting position, and starting the engine.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

Procedure for starting a warm engine.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

CHAIN BRAKE

Further information on chain brake maintenance.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

FELLING LARGE TREES

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING)

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

Techniques for bucking logs without external support.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

Methods for bucking logs with support.

LIMBING AND PRUNING

LIMBING

PRUNING

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE CHECKS

CHAIN SHARPNESS AND GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

CHECK GUIDE BAR

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN SHARPENING AND REPLACEMENT

CHAIN AND CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting engine idle speed and mixture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Table listing common problems, causes, and remedies.

U.S. EPA;CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

WARRANTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY CLAIMS AND EMISSION INFORMATION

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM AND GET SERVICE

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS AND MAINTENANCE

Craftsman 358.360681 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cycle
Bar Length	18 inches
Weight	10.8 lbs
Type	Gas Chainsaw
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch
Chain Gauge	0.050 inches