Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN 3.0 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN Model No. 358.341020 SAW - 16 in. Bar ® & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530084932 and Co.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments 2 2 7 8 13 14 Customer Serviceable Storage Trouble Shooting Spanish Parts Ordering Parts 15 16 16 19 Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAINSAW. If this Craftsman Electric Chain Saw fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
beaggravated bystrenuous work, • Make certain sawchain stopsmoving check withdoctor before operating. when thetrigger switch isreleased. Watch what youaredoing.Usecom-• Keep thehandles dryandcleanand monsense. freefromoilandgrease. • Donotstartcutting untilyouhavea • Keep oilcapandfasteners securely clear workarea, secure footing, and tightened. especially ifyouarefelling atree,a • UseonlyCraftsman accessories and retreat path.Keep workareaclean. replacement partsasrecommended.
Kickback Path useofa polarized walloutlet. Thisplug willfitintothepolarized walloutlet only oneway. Ifplugdoes notfitfullyinto thewalloutlet, reverse theplug. Ifthe plugstilldoes notfit,contact aqualified electrician toinstall theproper walloutlet.Donotchange theequipment plug, Avoid Obstructions extension cordreceptacle, orextension cordpluginanyway.
• Either ofthese reactions maycause Never Reverse I Keep a firm grip with both hands, youtolosecontrol ofthesawwhich mb under couldresult inserious injury. handle • Pinching thesawchainalong thetip oftheguide barmaypush theguide barrapidly backtowards theoperator.Hand_ • Tipcontact insome cases maycause alightning fastREACTION, kicking theguide barupandback toward the Correct Position Correct Grip Incorrect Grip operator.
withANSI B175.1. ._& back performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. Low-Kickback Chain Small Radius _J _-_ Large Radius Tip Guide Bar Low Kickback ......... Contoured Depth Gauge Deflects Kickback Force Elongated And Allows Guard Wood Link To Gradually Ride Into Cutter Tip GuideBa,_, Chain has met kick- WARNING /_ / X • \ WARNINGr This chain saw can be dangerousr use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Oiler Actuator/ Bar Oil Cap Lockout _ Chain Adjustment _ Screw / Button Trigger Switch Recessed TRIGGER SWITCH The trigger switch is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit after lockout button has been pushed in.
bar.Besure tofillthebaroiltankbefore • Toavoidlosing control whencutis each cutting session. Theoileractivator/ complete, donotputpressure onsaw baroilcapmust beused regularly and atendofcut. often enough tomaintain athinfilmofoil • Stopmotor before setting sawdown. onthebarandchain while sawiscutting.
(6inches indiameter orlarger) complete and use wedges of wood, Thenotch method isusedtofelllarge plastic or aluminum to open the cut and trees. Anotch iscutonthesideofthe drop the tree along the desired line of treeinthedesired direction offall.After fall. afelling cutismade ontheopposite When the tree begins to fall, remove the sideoftree, thetreewilltendtofallin chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, thedirection ofthenotch.
• Cutshattered wood verycarefully; your saw when it is pinched or hung in sharp pieces ofwood couldbeflung a log. toward operator. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw • Useasawhorse tocutsmalllogs. Never allow another person tohold thelogwhile cutting andnever hold thelogwithyourlegorfoot. • Donotcutinanarea where logs, limbs, androots aretangled. Draglogs Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or intoaclear areabefore cutting them. wooden wedge to force cut open.
• Watch forlogswithacompression• Frequently clear branches side.Seeillustration above forcutting way to avoid tripping over logswithacompression side. LIMBING Using a log for support _ 2 nd out of the them. Remove Small Limbs With One Cut Cut cut 1 st Cut _d BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND • Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your first and second cut) • Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fillindates asyoucomplete Before A fterEvery regular service Use Use 15 min. Check for damaged/worn parts _., Every Yearly 5 hrs. _., Check for loose fasteners/parts _.- _.- Check chain tension _." _." Check chain sharpness _." _." Check guide bar _., _., Clean unit & labels _., _., _.- GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
NOTE: Totighten thechain, turnthe adjusting screw clockwise; toloosen thechain, turntheadjusting screw counterclockwise. Adjusting Screw • Check thetension bylifting thechain fromtheguidebar.Remove some of thestiffness inthechainbypulling down andletting goofthechain severaltimes. • Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain. Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
• Turntheunitupside down onaflat surface. Straighten outchain, then layitonaflatsurface. J Screw Bar Nuts • Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp plate. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the bar; also, be sure the tab on the bar clamp plate is toward the rear of bar. • Secure the guide bar and bar clamp plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger tight only. Adjusting Pin Slot __,_,_jj _ Tab l- • Remove bar mounting nuts, bar clamp plate, and old chain.
Prepare yourunitforstorage attheend EXTERNAL SURFACES oftheseason orifitwillnotbeused for If your chain saw is to be stored for a 30daysormore. period of time, clean it thoroughly WARNING: before storage. Store in a clean dry area. • Allow themotor tocool,thensecure • Lightly oil external metal surfaces and theunitbefore storing ortransporting.guide bar. • Store chain sawandextension cord • Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy inawellventilated area paper or cloth.
Front Handle Left Side Saw Chain Manual Oiler Control Switch Lockout Rear Handle Guide Bar Switch Trigger Power Cord Right Side Oil Ca Guide Bar Nose Guide Bar Mounting Sprocket Pad Spocket Guide Bar Tip Guide - An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking - The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake - A device used to stop the chain saw.
Kickback, Pinch- Therapidpushback ofthesawwhich canoccur when the woodcloses inandpinches themoving sawchaininthecutalong thetopofthe guide bar. Kickback, Rotational - Therapidupward andbackward motion ofthesaw which canoccur when themoving sawchainnear theupper portion ofthetipof theguide barcontacts anobject, suchasa logorbranch. Low-Kickback Chain- Achain thatcomplies withthekickback performance requirements ofANSIB175.1-1991 when tested onarepresentative sample of chainsaws.
