14 in. bar 2.5 peak hp motor electric chain saw (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.341080
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Operator's Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 12 Amp/3.75 HP Motor ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.341080 - 16 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espar_ol, p. 17 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur- chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty...
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Use only Craftsman acces- retreat path. Keep w ork area clean. sories and replacement parts as rec- OPERATE...
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oncircuit oroutlet tobeused. Re- tension cord. The appliance plug w ill f it into apolarized extension cord o nly ceptacles are available having built- one way. Ifthe plug d oes n ot f itfully inGFCI protection and may beused into the extension cord, reverse the forthis measure ofsafety.
• Pull-In c an occur when t he moving • Do not twist the saw as the bar is chain c ontacts aforeign object inthe withdrawn from an undercut when wood i nthe cut a long t he bottom of bucking.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or tex- _WARNING: The following fea- ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, tures are included on your saw to help hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
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CARTON CONTENTS NOTE: If you need assistance or find Check carton contents against the fol- that parts are missing or damaged, lowing list, please call 1-800-235-5878 Model 358.341080 ASSEMBLY • Chain Saw (fully assembled) Your unit is fully assembled; no assem- •...
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Craftsman complete, do not put pressure chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is saw at end of cut. not available, you may use a good • Stop the saw before setting it down. grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to...
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• Study the natural conditions that c an First cut Felling cut here cause the tree tofall i naparticular direction; such c onditions include: • The wind direction and speed. Notch • The lean ofthe tree. The lean ofa tree might not b eapparent due to uneven orsloping terrain.
IMPORTANT POINTS sion side of the log is where the pres- • Cut o nly one logatatime. sure of the log's weight is concentrated. • Cut s hattered wood v ery carefully; First cut on compression side of log sharp p ieces ofwood c ould b eflung toward operator.
LIMBING 1st Cut • Limb a tree only after it is cut down. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. L_ / 2 nd Cut • Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Service 15 rain. Dates regular service Check for damaged/worn parts v" Check for loose fasteners/parts v" Check chain tension v" Check chain sharpness v"...
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6. Lift u ptop ofguide b ar t ocheck for • Clean the oilholes a nd bar g roove sag. R elease tipofguide b ar, then after e ach 5hours o foperation. turn adjusting screw clockwise until Remove Sawdust From sagdoes n ot e xist.
CHAIN S HARPENING Chain s harpening requires special tools. You can purchase sharpening tools a tSears orgotoaprofessional chain s harpener. _, WARNING: Avoid a ccidental Tensioning Rack starting. Always unplug saw from pow- 5. Slide g uide b ar t oward the drive ersource before installing abar a nd/or sprocket until guide b ar s tops...
PARTS AVAILABLE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the WARNING: Use of any other ac- MAINTENANCE section. cessory or attachment will present a risk of injury to the operator. REPLACEMENT PART PART NO. Hex Nuts 530015917 530053072 Oil Cap Chain Catcher 530029850 Screw 530016269...
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source be- fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in not move Maintenance section.