Craftsman 35088 Operation Manual
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Operator's Manual 2,6 cu.in./42cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Model No. 358.350880 - 18 in. Bar • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol, p, 27 CRRFTSMRN* WReAaRdNINanGd: follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. FCoarll - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 2
17 Parts & Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS CHAIN SAW When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product falls due to a defect in matedal or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 3
part that is damaged shouM be properly repaired twhheeentnhgeignueNi.deebveatrriystionsatcaurtth.esaw or replaced by a Sears Service Center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere • Donotputpressuorenthesawat in the operator's manual. theendofthecutA. pplyinpgressure • When not in use, chain saws - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 4
a branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it. • Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned, A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback, Fol- low manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals, but - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 5
the place of purchase ff purchased from a servicing dealer, or to your nearest Sears Service Center • Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide bar up and back toward Tip Guide Bar operator. • Pinching the saw chain along the top _& Smail Radius of - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 6
system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual 350880 • Chain saw (fully assembled) • 2-cycle engine oil • Carrying case • Bar and chain tube Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. If you need assistance or find that parts - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 7
OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the ittustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controts and adjustments. erence, Save this manual for future ref- Front Hand Guard Chain Muffler Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever CRAFTSMAN° Bar - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 8
in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin, tf you do not chain and/or discoloration of the bar. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 9
witt put the operator at risk of serious injury due to loss of controI of the chain saw. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When puIIing the starter rope, do not use the full extent of on how badly the unit is flooded, If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-235-5878. - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 10
brake must be replaced if any part is worn to tess than 0.020" (0.5 ram) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your Sears Service Center. Take your unit to the piace of purchase or to the nearest Sears Service Center. • This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 11
in advance. • Ctear the work area. You need a ciear area nil around the tree so you can have secure footing. • The chain saw operator shoutd keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. • Study - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 12
and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT • Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log. • Roll the Iog over - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 13
untdssheocuolendcxdutet)n1d/3ofthe diametoefrthelog. • Finiswhithyousr econcdut. Usinaglog for support 2r_dCut " -:'_ ]StCu t Using a support stand 2 nd Cut _ 1st Cut L • Watch out for springpoles. SpringpoIes are smalt size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 14
To receive futt vatue from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual, Various ad- justments wilt need to be made periodicaHy to propedy maintain your unit. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new spark plug and - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 15
does not cause it to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting in an upright position), but the chain still moves freely around the guide bar. _I_WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the operator and - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 16
, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs, tf replacement is necessary. use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL • See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION CHECK - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 17
muffler parts. 6. service, or adjustments except for carburetor adjustments. CHAIN SHARPENING ,d_ WARNING: Improper chain chain gets duller until it becomes more like a powder than a chip, Note that dead or rotted wood will not produce a good chip. • Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. • Saw - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 18
operation. You shoutd recheck your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TENSION section. Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified in the repair parts list. 18 - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 19
correctly may result in permanent damage to your chain saw. 4. Stide guide bar on bar boIts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Guide bar Bar bolts _ 5. Remove the otd chain. 6. Carefully remove the chain from the package. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. view of - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 20
manual see mes- sage tabeIed IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptabIe alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fueI tank or fuel storage container, Follow the mix instructions - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 21
screen 6. Clean starter housing area. 7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover) Oil inadequate for bar and chain lubricaflon. 1. Oil tank empty. 20i_ pump or oil filter clogged. 3. Guide bar oi_ hole blocked. 1. Fill oil tank. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 3. Remove bar and clean - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 22
. 2 Repair or replace guide bar 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section 2. See 'Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section 3. Replace guide bar tf situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 23
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Sears Service Center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Sears may be tiable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 24
at 1-800-469-4683. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shatt be provided at att Sears Service Centers. CaIt 1-800-469-4683. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part ranty maintenance or repair on emission related - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 25
_3oL described in the Operator's Manual pelfolmed pe_sonne!. by qualified must be Bentice Fief Part No 1 530071927 2 545011906 3 50 71 8619 51 71 36638 52 530071945 Assy A_ustSorew Pin BarAd}ust Chain 18 _ Bar18" Kit CIutchWasher Spring Screw B_ffle Starter 53 530016432 54 530016443 - Craftsman 35088 | Operation Manual - Page 26
REPAIR PARTS 12 42 SEARS CHAt NSAW MODEL 358350880 1 i- I / 8 ¢o ! 17 8 7 6 21 39 38 WARNING All repairs, ad}ustments maintenance not described and in the Operator's M_nual pelfolmed by qualified pe_sonneE
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Operator's
Manual
2,6 cu.in./42cc
2-Cycle
GASOLINE
CHAIN
SAW
Model
No.
358.350880
-
18 in.
Bar
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts
List
•
Espar_ol,
p, 27
CRRFTSMRN
*
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
<Hoo,olisted areCentraITime)
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
545186811
Rev. 1 6/15/08
BRW