.IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
operator's
manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
MODEL NO.
358.355061-
2.3/16"AV
358.355071-
2.3/16" AVPS
al_ WARNING:
Carefully read and follow
_lfety Rules, Precautions and
Operating Instructions, FailUre
to do so can result in serious
SF_/ -RS RRFT$1qR
2.3/16" AV 2.,3/16" PS.AV
GASOLINE CHAIN SAWS
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of
your saw. These numbers are tocated on the starting instructions
decal.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future•reference.
530-066646-_19688
Sea,_, Ro(_btlok and Cx x, Chicag(), IlL 60684 U.S.A.
- @Sears,RoebuckandCo., 1988,,
ULLONI_Y rARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHA
(Excluding Bar,Chain,Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope)
For one year from date of purchase, when you maintain, lubricate, and tune up your 2.3 AV or 23 RS. AV gasoline chain saw
accOrdingt_ the _pemting maintenan_e Inst_u_ti_ns inthe _perat_r_s manua_ Sears wi_ repair defects in malaria_s _r w_rkmansh ip
in _is gesotine chain eaw at nocharge.
This warranty exc_udesthe bar_cha_n'spark p_ug_ajr _lter_and starter r_e wt_ichare expendabIe pa_rtsand becOme w_m during
normaluse. ._
Ifthis2.3AVor2.,3RS.AVgasolinechainsawisusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesforonly30
L<`-_:__daysfr_mdate_fpurchase_WARRANTYSERV|CE_SAVAILABLEBYRETURN_NGTHF-CHAINSAWT_THE_NEARESTSEARS
SC'-RVICECENTER/DEPARTMENTIN THEUNITEDSTATES.
Thi_ warranty gives y_u sped'_ _egalr_ghts_a.qdy_u m_y afs_ have _ther rights wh_ch_ary _mmstate t_state` -_
TABLE OF CONTENTS -
Specifications ................................ 2
SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION ....................3
Know'(our Chain Saw .......................... 6
Preparing Your Saw For Use ..................... 7
A.GettingReady ...........................7
B.AttachingtheBarand Chain......-,..........7
C. ChainTension............................8
D.FuelingYourEngine .......................9
E. BarandChain Lubr_ant ................... 10
Using YourSaw ..............................10
A.PreOperationChecks .....................10
B.StartingInstructions......................11
Using thePowerSharp e System ................12
Types ofCutting.............................._3
A.Basic Cutting Technique ................... 13
B, TreeFellingTechniques.................... 14
C, Bucking ............................ _5
D. Debranchinga_d Pruning.................. 16
Maintenance ................................ 17 •
A. GuideBarandChain................. ........ 17
B. Air Filter ............. _: .... . ....... 19
_. Spark Arrestor........................ 19
D. StarterRope.. ........................... _0
E. CarburetorAdjustments. : ................. 21
F. Storage ............................... 22
G .MaintenanceAcces,_ries .................. 22
H. TroubleshootingChart..................... 23
I. Maintenance Chart....................... 24
Repair Parts List ............................. 25
Quick Reference Page .........................31
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
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CHAIN-OREGONe
GUARD LINK
SPA_G ..........
SPARKPLUGGAP
M_O-DULEAIRGAP ,',':',',',':,,,,,,,' ...... : ' 'N0:,_,4
•EUEL MIX ; ....... :' -_Gasoline/Oi_Mixtum 16:1 '
Mu_-L_• : l s_"_U=_"g
OILERS_-EM ) _ Aut_,_¢
' _F'r,=,N_c,,,..4=W:..........i ............. "._o='"
O,.TANK { ..........s_o_
(_'6') ..........! _(_'_;P_)
2,3cu.in.
3/8P_c_LowProfile 3/8Pitch_ Pro_te
X_Guar_P Chr_eCt_er_ _rSha_ L"P_eCut_e:
SSOr_elinks 56Ddvel_n_
,._N_7_ _ h'o.7_-._s3_
...................Champk_C,Fa.............
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• _ Throttle Trigger
Throttle L°ck°ut Choke .)__ndguard _:__ F_,etCap
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_Lf._---_I_ _ j _J_ starter Handle
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tjibration Mounts
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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickbackisa dangerous reactionthat can/eadtosedous
injury. Do not rely only on thesafety devices provided
with your saw. As a chain saw user, you must follow
special safetyinstructlonsto helpkeep yourcuttingjobs
free from accident or injury.
_ILKICKBACK WARNING
Kickback can occur when the moving chaincontacts
anobjectat the upperportion ofthetip ofthe guide bar
orwhen the woodcloses inand pinchesthe sawchain
in thecut. Contactattheupperportionofthetipofthe
guidebarcan cause thechaintodigintotheobjectand
stop the chain for an instanL The resultisa lightning
fast,reverse reaction whichIdckstheguide barupand
back toward the operator, ff thesaw chain ispinched
along the top of the guide bar_the guide bar can be
driven rapldiyback towardtheoperator.EitheroTthese
reactions can cause loss of saw control which can
result in serious personal injury. ................
KICKBACKPATH
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REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a
basicunderstandingof kickback, you can reduce
the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
2. Neverletthemovingchaincontact anyobjectatthe
tip oftheguide bar. Figure1.
3. Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any
obstructionthatyour saw chain couldhitwhileyou
are cutting through a particula_log or branch.
4. Keep your saw chain sharp and properly ten-
sioned. Followmanufacturer_chainsharpeningand
maintenanceinstru_ons. Check tensionat regular
intervalsw_ththeengines_opped,neverwiththeengine
running. Makesure the bar clampnutsaresecurely
tightenedaftertensioningthe chain. A looseor-dull
chaincanincrease thechanceofkickbacktooccur.
5. Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. Ifthe
chainismovingat a slowerspeed, there isgreater
chance for kickback to occur,
6. Cut only one log at a time.
7. Useextremecaution when re-entering a previous
cut.
8. Do not attempt plunge cuts.
g. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
.....close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain.
10. Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specified for .yoursaw.
Figure 1
AVOID
OBSTRUCTIONS
CLEAR
WORKING AREA
LEFT _ND
Figure3
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LOCKED
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ON
UNDER SID E
OF HANDLEBAR
MAINTAIN CONTROL
1. Keepa goodfirm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go.
Figure3. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and
help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the
fingers of your left hand encircling and your left
thumb under the front handlebar, Keep your right
handcompletely around the rear handle whether
you are righthanded or left handed. Keepyourleft
arm straight with the elbow locked.
2. Positionyourlefthandonthefronthandlebarsoit
isin astraightline with yourright handon themar
handle when making bucking cuts. Figure& Never
reverseright and left hand positionsduringany type
ofcutting.
3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both fe_.I.
4. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw, to keep
your body from being in a direct line with the
• Cutting chain. Figure 3.
5. Do not overreach. Youcould be drawn or thrown
off balance and/ose controlof the saw.
6. Do not cut above shoulder height. It isdifficultto
maintain control ofthe saw above shoulder height.
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SPECIAL +SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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WARNING
Because a chain is a high-speed w0od-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be
observedtoreducethedskofpersonalaccidenls.Carelessorimpmper useean causesedous
personal injury.
SNUG
FITTING
CLOTHING
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SAFETY HAT
EARING PROTECTION
,HEAVY DUTY GLovEs
SAFETY
SHOES
Figure4
KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operetor's Manual carefuily untJlyoucom-
pletely understandand followall warnings and safety
instructionsbeforeattemptingto operatethetool.
2. Restdct the use of yoursaw toadult userswho under-
stand and followthesafety rules,precautions and oper.
atinginstructionsfoundin-thlsmanual
+PLAN AHEAD +
+1. Wear personalpmtective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafetyfo_wear withnon-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing;heavy-dutynon-slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuch
as non-fogging,vented gogglesor face screen; an ap-
pmvedsafetyhardhat,andsoundban_rs-- earplugsor
mufflers tOprotectyourhearing.Regular users should
havehearingcheckedregutadyas chainsaw no_secan
+ damage hearing.
2. Keep _hiidren, bystanders, and animals Out of the
work area -- a minimum of 30 feet. Do notallowother
peopleoranimalstobe nearthechainsawwhen starting
oroperatingthe chainsaw.
3 o Do .notha.md_eor operate a cha_ saw when _ m_
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You mustbe in good physical
condition and mentally alert: Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condffion that might be
aggravated bystrenuouswork,checkwith yourdoctor
before operating a chain saw.
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4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strongwind,rain, snow,
etc., or at night.
5. Plan yoursawing operation carefullytn advance. Do
notstartcuttinguntilyou havea ctearworkarea, secure
footing,and ifyouarefellingtrees,aplanned retreatpath.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pin0h-Kickback and Pu!!-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. Thisresultsin a
reversalofthechainforceusedtocutwoodandcausesthesaw
to movein the oppositedirectionof chain rotation.Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw straight back towardthe operator.
Pull-inpullsthesawaway from the operator. Eitherreaction
canresultinlossofcontrolandpossiblesedouspersonalinjury.
TOavoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that<:ancause matedal to pinch the top ofor other-
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. DOnot twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawnfrom an
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuffing with the engine at full thmffie
and the saw frame against the wood,
2. Use wedgesmade of plasticor wood, (neverof metal)
toholdthecutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
I. Eliminate all soumes of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel ismixed, poured, or stored, Thereshould
be nosmoking,open flames, or workthatcouldcause
sparks.
2. Mix andpour fuelin anoutdoor area, onbare ground;
storefuel ina cool,dry, well-ventilated place; and use
anapproved, marked containerforatl fuel purposes.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel before starling your saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet away from fuel and fuelingslte
before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handlingfuelor while operating
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, notondryleaves, straw,paper,etc.
Slowly removethe fueltank ca.pandrefuelthe unit.
7. Store tooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches,furnaces, etc.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw thst is damaged, im-
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operatethechainsawonlyinoutdoorareas.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the saw chain when the engine is
running.
5. Cut woodonly. Donotcutmetal, plastics,masonry,non-
woodbuildingmaterials, et_ Do notuseyoursawtopryor
shoveawaylimbs,rootsorotherobjects.
6. Makesurethe_hain willnotmapecontactwithanyc;b-
ject while slatting theengine. Nevertrytostartthesaw
whenthe guidebarisina cutorPerf.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limbthatis
under tensionso you willnot be struck bythe limbor
saw when the tension in the wood fibersisreleased,
•9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed,
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER .
1. Have all chain saw service performed byaqualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed
in the maintenance section of this manual. For
example, ifimpropertoolsare used to removeor hold
the flywheeJ when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
2. Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners
securely tightened.
3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction,refer to
"Carburetor Adjustments:'
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Inspectthetoolandrepairorreplacepartsas necessary.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Never modify your saw in any way. Use onlyatfach-
merits supplied or specifically recommended by the
manufacture[
Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise
removed ÷
Keep the vibration isolators in good condition.
Periodicallyinspectisolatorsfortear,ripsorseparationof
the rubberportionfrom themetalmountings,Haveyour
Sears Service Center replacethe isolatorsif worn or
damaged, ifvibra_onincreasesorifmountsdevelopanout
ofroundorswollenshapefromexposuretogasolineand!or
oil.itisrecommendedthatallisolatorsbereplacedwhen
a failure toone occurs.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Handcarrywith theengine stopped,theMuffler aw_
•from yourbody,andtheGuideBarand Chaintotherear
coveredpreferablywithascabbard.
2, Before transporting in any vehicle orstoring in any
enclosure, allow your saw to coolcompletely, cover
the bar and chain and propedy secure to avoid
turnover,fuel spillage or damage,
3, Emptythe fuel tankbefore storing the tool, Use
up fuelleft in the carburetor by starting the eng-
ine and letting the engine run until it stops,
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
away from where fuel vaporscan reach sparks oran
open flame from hotwaterheaters,furnaces, etc.
THIS SAW IS 'FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY
NOTE: Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useof
chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease
(Raynaud's phenomenon). This phenomenon
reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations andcan cause nerve and circulation
damage and tissue necrosis,
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
enginevibrationis recommendedfor those using
chain saws ona regular orsustained basis and is
provided on this saw, An anti-vibration system
doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofWhitefinger
disease, Continual and regular users must
monitor closely their use of chain saws and
physical condition.
Notice: Refer to theCode ofFederal Regulations,Section
1910.266{5);2.5.1 of American National Standard
Safety Requirements for Pulpwood Logging, ANSI
•03.1-1978;and relevant state safety codes when
usinga chainsaw for logging purposes.
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KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
A. INTRODUCTION
Yoursaw has beendesigned withsafetyin mindand
includesthefoltowingfeaturesasstandardequipment:
--Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Lo-Kick®)
-- Low-KickbackChain(Xtra-Guard®)
Spark Arrestor
Muffler Shield
-- Handguard
-- Anti-VibrationSystem
_IL WARNING
The following feature,sam includedon yoursewto help
reduce the hazardofkickback, however,suchfeatures
will not totally eliminate thisdangerous reaction.Asa
chainsaw user,donot relyonly onsafety devices.You
must follow all safety precautions, instructions and
maintenancein this manual tohelpavoid kiekbackand
other forcaswhichcan resultin serious personalinjury.
B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designedwith a
small radiustipwhichreducesthe sizeofthekickback
danger zone on the bar tip. Figure5. A Reduced-
KickbackGuide Bar isone whichhasbeendemon-
strated to significantly reduce the number and
seriousnessofkickbackswhentestedinaccordance
with the safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain sawsassetbytheAmericanNationalStandards
Institute, Inc.,StandardBt75.1-t985_
-- Low.Kickback Chain, designed with a contured
depthgaugeandguard linkwhichdeflectthekickback
force and allow woodtogradualty rideintothecutter.
Figure5.Low-Kickback SawChainischainwhich has
rnetthe kickback performancerequirementsofANSI
B175.I when testedon a representative sample of
chain saws below 3,8 cubic inch displacement
specifiedin ANSI B175.1-1985.(American National
Standardfor Power Tools.- GasolinePoweredChain
Saves-Safety Requirements).
Handguard, designed toreducethe chance ofyour
left handcontactingthechain ifyourhandslips offthe
fronthandtebar.
Position of front and rear handlebars, designed
withd'_z_ce betweenhandlesand"in line"witheach
other.Thespread and "in line"positionofthehandle-
barsworktogether togive balanceand resistancein
controllingthe saw if kickbackoccurs.
_I, WARNING
Do not operatettie chainsaw unlessthesafetydevices
or their specified replacements are properly installed
and maintained according to the instructions in this
manual. Donot useany otherguide barand chaincom-
binationthatis not equivalent totheoriginalequipment
or not certified to comply with ANSI B175.1.Failure to
follow these instructions canresult inseriouspersonal
injury.
Figure5
C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
Yoursewis equippedwith atemperature limitingrnuf-
tier and spark arresting screen which meets the
-requirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All
Li.S.forest land and the _ of California, Maine,
Washingtonarid Oregon requiremany internalcombus-
tionenginestobeequippedwitha sparkarrestorscreen
bylaw.Otherstatesare enacting similar taws.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulationsexist,you arelegaliy responsib!efor
maintaining the operating condition of these parts.
'Failureto do so isa violation Of the law. Refer tothe
"Spark Arrestor"se_on for maintenance.I
D= CARTON CONTENTS
After you unpack the carton:
1. Check the contentsagainst the tist below.
2. Examinethe itemsfordamage. Donot usedamaged
paris.
3. Notify your Sears store immediately if a part is
missing or damaged.
NOTE: itisnormaltohearthefuelfilterrattJeinanempty
fuel tank.
KeyNo. : Carton Contents: Qty.
1 Powerhead 1
2 GuideBar 1
3 8 oz_can2.cycle Engine Oil 1
Operator'sManual(notshown) t
-- LoosePartsBag(not shown) t
LooseParts Bag Contents:
4 /Chain "1
5 BarAdjusting Tool 1
6 FlexWrench(for fan housing 1
SCrews)
PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
A. GETTING READY'
1. READ YOUROPERATOR'SMANUAL
CAREFULLY.
YourOperator's Manualhasbeendevelopedtohelp
youprepareyoursawforuseandtounderstandits
safe operation.It is important that you read your
manual completelytobecomefamiliarwiththe saw
beforeyoubegin assemb}y.
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2. HAVETHE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
a. Protectivegloves.
b. Approved, market fuel container
c. Onegallon regular unleaded gasoline
d, 8oz. (1/2 pt.), 2-cycle, engine oil
e. Bar and Chain Lubricant.
f. BarM|usting Tool providedw_lhyoursaw.One
end ofthetoolserws asawrench;theothercanbe
usedas ascrewdriver.
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ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
__CAUTION:t Wearprotectivegloveswhen handling
oropemting yoursaw.The ¢hainissharpand cancut
you even when it isnot moving!
• Yoursaw is equipped with a Reduced.Kickback
Guide Bar and a Low-KickbackChain.
• Use only the Reduced-Kickback Guide Barand
Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain
saw model when replacing these parts. See
"Specifications"
,_WARNING
Do not start engine without guide bar and chain com-
pletelyassembled. Otherwise,theclutch cancomeoff
and Serious personal injury can result.
._AUTION:I Wear protective gloves when han-
dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp
and can cut you even when it is not moving!
1. Remove thefollowing partsas shownin Figure 6,
using theBar AdjustingTooland HexWrench pro-
vided with the unit.
a. Bar Clamp Nut.
b. Rear Bar Clamp Screw.
c- Bar Clamp Housing.
2. Turn the Adjusting Screw counterclockwise
to move the Adjusting Pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear. Figure 6.
•3. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in
Figure 7.
4. Place chain over and behind the clutch drum,
onto the sprocket. Figure 7.
5. Placethe Guide Bar onthesawbyfittingthelarge stot
in the Guide Bar overthe Bar Stud.Figure 8.
NOTE: Be sure the Guide Bar is positioned
with the adjusting pin hole below the large
slot.
•6. Fittheadjusting pin intotheround holebelowthelarge
stot;fit thefar_ sJotonthemountson e_d'tersideofthe
BarStud. Figures7 and 9.
7. Fitthe chainintotheGuideBar grooves-- first,thetop
grooveandthen, the bottom groove.
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TURN
ADJUSTING
SCREW
SCREW
| /-.-HOUSZ G -NUT
Figure6
CLUTCH
BARSTUD
Figure7
STU
Figure 8
jCAUTION:JMakesure that the tabon thebottom ofthe
fuel tank isaligned inthe slotprovidedinthefan housing.
See inset, Figure8,
& HoldtheGuideBaragainstthesawframe andinstall
the BarClampHousing.
9. SecuretheBar ClampHousing withtheBar Clamp
Nut, finger tightonly.TightenBar Clamp Nut after
chainistensioned.
10. Replace the Rear Bar Clamp Screw and
tighten securely.
11. Follow "Chain Tension" instructions below.
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C. CHAIN TENSION
-• Chain tension is very important:
--a loose chain wilt wear the bar and i_setf.
ma loose chain can jump off the bar while
you are cutting, : _ .:"
--a _ght chain can break or damage the saw b_
• The chain Stretches during use, especially
when new. Check tension:
-- each timethe_awis used.
more frequently whenthechainisnew•
as thelchainwarmsup tonormaloperatingtem-
perature.
• Chain tensioning procedure:
NOTE: The bar clamp nutsmustbe no more than
finger tight to tension the chain correctly.
1. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and turn the
Adjusting Screw clockwise just until the
chain does not sag beneath the Guide Bar.
Figure 10.
2. Check the tension by lifting the chain from
the Guide Bar at the center of the bar. Figure
11.
3. Continue adjusting the Adjusting Screw until
•the tension is correct.
4. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and tighten
the Bar Clamp Nut with the Bar Adjusting
Tool.
5. Check the Rear Bar Clamp Screw to be sure
it is secure.
6, Recheck chain tension.
ICAUTION_Always wear gloves when handling
the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
.even When it is not moving!
TURN
TO LOOSEN
TENSION
.Figurei0
Chain tension is correct when the chain:
--can be lifted about 118"from the Guide Bar
at a point near the middle of the bar, and"
_will move freely around the bar,
CHAIN CAN BE
LIFTED 118" WHEN
TENSION IS CORRECT
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D. I=UELING YOUR ENGINE
1. FUELSAFETY
a. Useonly recomreended fuelreixtures.
b. Mixand pourfueloutdoorsandwherethereare
no sparks or flames.
c_ Use a container approved forfuel
d. Donot smokeorallowsreokingnearfuelor the
tool Orwhlle using the tool.
e. Wipe up allfuel spills beforestarting engine.
f. Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site
before starting engine.
g. Stop engine before rereovingfuel cap.
h. Ereptythefuel tank beforestoringthetool, itis
recommendedthatthefueltankbe emptiedafter
eachuse. Iffuel isleftintank,storesofuel wiltnot
leak. "
L Storetooi and fuelinanareawherefuelvapors
cannot reachsparksoropenflamesfrom water
heaters,electricmotorsorswit¢he_,furnaces,
etc. ,
2. FUEL MIXTURE
• Your tool is powered by a two-cycle engine
which i_=quiresa fuel mixture of regular un-
. leaded gasoline and a high quality engine
0il specially reade, for 2.cycle, air cooled
engines.The internaldesignoffife2-cycleengine
_ .. requireslubdcationofreovingparts.Lubricationis
provided when the recommended mixture
gasolineandoil isused. r
• Gasoline must be clean and not over two
• reonthsold, Gasolinewiflchereicaltybreakdown
andformcompoundsthatcausehardstartingand
damage in2-cycleengines.
• Thecorrectmeasureofgasolinetooilisvery
importanL Toomuchoilinthemixturewillfoulthe
spark plug.
O ¸
]CAUTION: j Too little oil or incorrect oil will
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Always mix the fuel thoroughly in acontainer
sincegasolineandoildo notreadilycornbine.Do
notmixgaso/ineand oildirectlyinthefue!tank.
FUEL
CAP
Figure t2
3, USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
{16parts gasolineto I partoil.)
RL_-G_
4. DO NOT USE:
• BIA OIL (Boating Institute of Amedca)--
-- Doesnot haveproperadditives for air-cooled
2-cyd,eenginesandcancauseengine damage.
" " AUTOMOTIVE OIL-
--Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle
enginesandcan causedamage."
5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
a. Pour I/2 gallonregular unleadedgasoline intoan
approved, marked container.Donot mixgasoline
and oildimctl_ in thefuel tank.
b. Add entiremeasureofengineoil.
c_ Cover containertigi'_tlyand shakefor one minute.
d. Slowlyremovefuel containercover.
e. Addrernainderof gasoline.
f. Covercontainertightlyand shakeagain.
g. Slowlyremovefuel container cover.
h. Slowlyremovefuel cap.See"Specifications"
forlocation.
L Fillthetankusinga spoutorfunnel. •
j- Reinstallthe fuel capsecurely.
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E. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
• The guide bar and cutting chain require con-
stant lubrication in order to remain in
operating condition. Lubrication is provided
by the automatic oiler system when the oil
tank is kept fitled.
-- Lackof lubricant will quickly ruin the bar and
chain.
--Too little lubricant will cause overheating
shown bysmokecomingfrom thechainand/or
discolorationoftheguidebe#mi!_
• Use Sears Bar and Chain Lubricant (#71-36554--
I qt. or 71-36556 -- 1 gal.) or clean SAE 30W oil.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making
it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount of Diesel Fuel #1 or
Kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flow-
ingfor the oil system topump enoughoil for ad-
equate lubrication.
1. USE THE FOLLOWING:
30°F or above--Lubricant--undiluted.
• 30°F- 0°F --95% Lubricant to
5% Diesel Fuel #1
or Kerosene.
Below OOF _90% Lubricant to
10% Diesel Fuel #1
or Kerosene.
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2. HOW TO FILL THE OIL TANK
a. Turn saw on its side with oil cap up. Figure
13.
b. Loosen cap slowly; wait for pressure in the
tank to be released before removing the
cap.
c. Fill the oil tank.
d. Reptace the oil cap securely.
3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a. Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel
tank to ensure there will be sufficient oil for
the chain whenever you start and run the
saw.
b. It is normal for a small amount of oil to ap-
pear under the saw after the engine stops
due to oft draining from the bar and chain,
CAP
Figure 13
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USING YOUR SAW
A. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Each time before operating your saw, always:
1. ,,-Check over safety rules and precautions in
this manual. Make certain YOu completely/
understand and can apply each one.
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6. ,_Check the fuel tank and oil tank. Both tanks
shoutd be filled.
2. ,f Check personal protectivegear.Atwaysuseeye,
hearing,and headprotectiondevices;safetyfootwear;,
protecEvegloves;and snug-fittingclothing.._
3. ,,-Checkthe saw for loose bolts, nuts,orfitUngs.
Tighten,repair orreplaceparts as necessary.Too_s
requiredarelistedin the '_.ssembly"
4. _,,Check the air filter. Cleanthe filter,ifdirty,before
startingthe engine.Forioca_on, see the '_'r Filter"
section.
5, ,,-Check the saw chain. The chain should be
sharp and at the correct tension.
7. ,--Check the handles. Handles should be dry
and free of fuel mixture and oil.
8. _.-Check weather conditions. Do not use your
saw at night or during bad conditions such
as strong wind, rain, snow, etc.
9. ,_Check the work area. Keep Children,
bystanders, and animats a safe distance away
from the work area when starting or operating
the saw -- a minimum of30 feet.
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B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to "Specifications" for location of controls.)
1, BASIC PROCEDURE
a. Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn
without contacting anyobiect.
b. Move ignition switch to "Start" positionJRgum 15.
c, Adjustchoke accordingto"Starting Procedumfor
Varying Conditions" berow.Figure 15,
d. Squeeze triggerwithyourdght handwhilepushing
saw awayfromyouand pullingthe startermpewith
your left hand. Figure 14.
e. Release thetrlggerafter engine starts,allowingthe
engine to idle.
I ,_.WARN_G
l Thechainmustnotmovewhentheenginerunsatidle
speed. Refer to "Carburetor Adjustments," for
oorreotion,
f. Stop engine by moving the ignition switch to th_
. "Stop" position. Figure 15,
] `&WARNING i
I Always wear gloves; safety footwear; snug-fitting
•J clothing; and eye, hearing, and head protection
[ devices when operating a chain saw.
2. STARTING PROCEDURE FOR VARYING CONDITIONS
NOTE: Be sure to follow"1. Basic Procedure," as
de..scdbed on thispage.
a. COLDENGINE
1.}Pull choke to full choke position. Figure 15.
2JPuli starter rope untirengine, attempts to run.
3.) Push c,_oke until half position is fett. Figure 15.
4=)Putfstarter rope untilengine runs.
5.)After 5 second warm UP, push choke to the
off position.
.o.h.o...,.,,.,,g.,F
handwhilepullingstarter J j_ .,_ { _ )
rope with left hand. __
| Use only fS-18 inches
of rope per pull.
Figure 14
IGNITION sWITCH
STAR_'-,,ir_---a=_ STOP
Figure 15
OKE !
/.°:
- ""
OF_F "': HALF
I¸ I
,&WARNING :
Avoidbodilycontact with the muffler when startingor
using a warm engine to avoidserious burns.
b. WARM ENGINE
1.)Leavechokeat theoffposition.Figure15.
2.)Pul!starterrope untilengineruns.
C. REFUELED WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING
OUT OF FUEL
1.) Pullchoke tofullchokeposition. Figure15.
2.)Pultstarter rope untilengine attemptstorun.
3.)Push_hoke to the off position, Figure 15.
4.)Pull starter rope until engine runs•
3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a. When pulling the starter rope, do notusethefull
extentoftheropeasthiscancausetheropetobreak.
Donotletthestarter rope snap back.Holdthehan-
dleand letthe rope rewindslowly.
b. If engine floods, let the unitsetfora fewminutes,
then repeatstartingprocedureusingthehalf-choke
posifion.
'c. Forcoldweather starUng,allowenginetowarmup
(1-2rain.)atthehalf-chokeposition,thenmovechoke
choketotheoffposition.Donotcutwiththechokeat
the"ful!" or "half" position.
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USING THE POWER SHARP®SYSTEM (MODEL358.355071)
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Mode; 358.355071is equipped witha PowerSharp®
System that willperform approximately 80% of the
sharpening necessaryforthe saw chain. The Power
Sharp _ System utilizesa built-ingrinding stone to
sharpenthecuttertopplatesandsetdepthgauges.As
the buitt-insharpener is used,the cutter side plates
graduallywillbealtered.Aboutevery3rdto5thtimethe
PowerSharp® Systemisused,handfilingisrequired
to correct the cutter side plates and depth gauges,
• Sharpen the saw chain when:
--wood chipsbecomesrnall andpowdery.(Wood
chipsmadeby_ chainshourdbeaboutthesize
oftheteethofthe.chain.)
--saw cuts to-one side.
--saw has to be forced through the cuL
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A, AUTOMATIC SHARPENING
1. Stoptheengine.
2. Placesawonasolid, flatsurface;andmakesurethat
the chainwillnotcontactany object.
3. Adjustthechainwithpmpertenston.Referto"Chain
Tension:'
4. Start engine and operate at half throttle.
5. Press the Power Sharp_ Knob down until
you feel the sharpening stone lightly con-
tatting the chain. Figure 16.
6. Maintain constant, light pressure on the
Power Sharp® Knob while moving the knob
side to side for 5 seconds.
7. Release Power Sharp® Knob and stop
engine,
8. Inspect chain cutters,
NOTE: A proper/y sharpened cutter wil! show
grinding marks across its entire width. Figure
17.
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B., HAND FILING
Sharpen thesideplatesanddepthgaugesbyhandafter
every3rd to5th timethe PowerSharp® S_tstemisused.
• Replace the sharpening stone when a new
Power Sharp® chain is installed. See instruc.
tions, page 13.
Remove the sharpening stone if a standard or
conventional chain is substitutedfor the Power
Sharp® cl_ain. See instructions for removingthe
sharpeningStone and CarrierAssembly, page 13.
Use replacement chain for Model 358.355071
{22116"), Stock No. 71-3629.Followconventional
chainsharpeninginstructionsinthe"Maintenance"
section.
ICAUTION_Always wear gloves when handling
the chain. The chain can cut you even though
it |stoo du!l to cut wood.
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Figure16
TOPVIEW OF CUTTER
INSPECT CUTTERSFOR GRINDING MARKS
........ Figu-re17
Items Required:
Gloves Ratflle
5/32" dimfile Vise
File holder Screwdriver
" EROD
ON FILE HOLDER FLAT "l ,/"'_ _ROUND FILE
• ON TOP OF CUTTER _L..__L_'X_/
__. DEPTH
• TOP [,''"_ "'_._"_,_'." GA UGE
PLATE SIJE-'_"_>
PLATE ...........
Figure 18
NOTE: ifabrasivematerials sucllas rocks,nails,sandor
dirtarecontacted bytheChain,thes deplatesshouldbe
checkedmore often.Damage tothe cutterscausedby
abrasivematerials usuallyresultsin discolorationspots
wherethechromehasbeenwomaway.Cuttersidep!ares
shouldbe fileduntilthesespotsareremoved.
. r12 ,.
Cm
1. Stop the engine.
2. Adjust the chain forproper tension, page8.
3. Clampthebarinavisetoholdthech_nsteady.Donot
clampthechain.
NOTE: Workat the midpoint ofthe bar,movingthe
chainforward withascrewdriver aseachcutterisfiled.
4. Supportthesquarerod onthe fileholder(with 5/32"
round file)oncuttertopplate.Figure18.
5, Heldthe fileholder level (900) withthe220guide mark
paralleltotheguide b_ Figure t9,
6. Filefrom insidetowardoutsideofcutterinonedirection
only-- 2 or 3 strokesper side plateedge should be
enough. Ffgure 19.
NOTE: A_d hittingthetopedge ofthecutterswl_enfil-
ingthesidepl_e.
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REPLACE OR REMOVE THE
STONE AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY
1, Remove bar clamphousing.
2. Remove screw holding Stone and :Carrier
Assembly. Figure 21.
3, Discard old assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install new assembly.
5, Tighten screw securely.
.NOTE: Be careful to not overtightem (Torque
to 20-25 inch pounds.)
6. Reassemble saw,
7. Maintain a 1/32"s_leplateproiection.Figure 20.
8. F_teall side platesononesideofthechain,thenmove
to theother si_eof barand fileremaining sidepJates.
9. Filedepthgauges accordingtoinstructionsonpage 18.
SIDE
PLATE T=l SiDE PLATE
_L_-- ,, PROJECTION "_
_ ,132 1/32" {_"
i ,oPvl w
PLATE/ I _ _Tk_-
Figure20
,_TONE &
CARRIER
Figure21
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TYPES OF CUTTING
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A, BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE
1. IMPORTANT POINTS
a. Cut wood only, Donotcutmeta!,p[_t_cs,masonry,
nonwoodbuildingmaterials,etc.Donotuseyours_v
topryorshove av_y limbs, rootsorotherobjects.
b. Stopthe sawifthechainstrikes aforeignobject.
Inspect the saw and repak or replaceparts as
necessary.
Keep the chain out ofdirtand sand.Evenasmall
amount of dirt wiltquickly dull a chain and thus
increasethepossibilityofkickback.
............... _ KICKBA'_' WARN'iNG ''_
Kickback can oacur when the moving chain contacts
anobjectatthe upper portion ofthetip oftheguidebar
orwhen thewood closes in and pinches thesawchain
inthe cut. Contactat theupperportion of thetip ofthe
guide bar can cause thechain todig intothe objectand
stop the ¢hair_for an ins_rd_ T._eresLdt_sa fighting
fast, reversereaction which Idckstheguide bar upand
back toward the operator. If the saw chain ispinched
along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be
driven rapidlyback towardtheoperator.Either ofthese
reactions can cause loss ofcontrol whichcan resuitin
serious personal injur_.
2. UNDERSTAND RF..ACT|VEFORCES
Pinch-Kickback andPull-In occur when the chain
issuddenlystopped bybeing pinched, caught, or
by contacting a foreign object in the wood. This
•results(narevemaiofthe chainfom.eusedtocutwood
andcausesthesawtomoveintheoppos_ed{rect_onof
chainrotation.Eitherreactioncanresultin loss ofcon-
troland possible seriousinjury.
* Pinch-Kickback
--occurs whenthechain,ontopofthebarissuddenly
stopped whenthetopofthebar isused for cutting.
_rapid/y drives the saw straight back toward the
operator.
_.. , Pull-In
_can Occur when the chain on the bottom of the
bar is suddenly stopped.
pulls the saw rapidfy forward,
3. PROCEDURE
Practicecuttinga fewsmalllogsusingthefollowingtechni-
quetogetthe"feel" ofusingyoursawbeforeyoubegina
major sawingoperation.
a. Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before
entering the cut bysqueezingthe throttletdgger.
b. Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
Rgure 22. .,
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c. Keep theengine at full throttlethe entire timeyou
are cuffing.
d. Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Ifyouforcethecut,damageto
the bar,chain,orenginecanresult.
e. Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is
completed, aJtowingtheenginetoidte.Ifyourunthe
sawatful!throttle withoutacuttingload,unnecessary
wearcanoccurtothechain,bar,andengine.
f. Do notput pressure onthesaw atthe endofthe cut
to avoidlosingcontrolwhenthecutiscomplete.
g. Stop the engine beforesettingthesaw downafter
cutting.
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B. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
1. PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION CARE-
FULLY IN ADVANCE
a. Clear the work area. Youneeda clear area all
around the tree where you can have secure
footing.
b. Study the natural conditions thatcan cause
the'tree to fall in a particular direction:
1.) The WIND direcfionandspeed.
2.) The LEANofthetree.
3.) WEtGHTED withBRANCHES ononeside.
•4.) ,_urroundingTREES andOBSTACLES.
c. Loolcfordecayandrot. Iftheteankisrotted,itcan
snapand fall towardtheoperator.
.d., Check for broken or dead branches which
couldfall on you whilecutting.
e. Make surethereis enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2_/_ tree
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-
jects. Engine noisecan drown out a warning
Call.
f. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
staples, and wire from the tree where cuts
are to be made.
g. Plan to stand on the up-hill side when cut-
ting on a slope.
h. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and
BEGIN CUTTING WITH
THE BOTTOMOFTHE . -
SAW FRAME AGAINST
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Figure22
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diagonaitothelineoffall. Figure23.
WARNING ....
DO NOT CUT:
--=near electrical wires or buildings.
ifyou do not know the direction oftree fall
at night since you will not beable tosee well.
_during bad weather -- strong wind, snow, rain,
etc.
2. FELLING SMALL TREES -- LESS THAN 6"
IN DIAMETER
3.
a. If youknowthe directionoffalh
1.) Make a sing{e felling cut on the side away
from the direction of fall.
2.) Cut _Jfthewaythrough.
3.) Stop the saw, put itdown, and get away
quicklyon your planned retreat path.
b. tf you arc notsure whichway the tree wil!fall,
use the notch method described for felling
large trees.
FELLING LARGE TREES-- 6" DIAMETER
OR MORE
The notch method is used to cut large trees. A
notchis cuton the side of the tree in the desired
directionof fall. After a felling cutis made onthe
oppositeside ofthe tree, the tree will tendto fall
intothe notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, re-
move before making the notch. Cut intothebut-
tressesvertically,then horizontally.Figure24.
a. Make thenotchcut.Figure25.
1:) Cut the bottom ofthe notch first, through
1/.3ofthediameter ofthetree.
2.) Complete the notch by making the slant
cut.
3.) I_emovethe notchofwood.
b. Makethefellingcutontheoppositesideofthe
notchabout 2" higherthan the bottom of the
notch.
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
Check the lean,
Don'tcut on lean side.
Check the balance.
Don't cutonweighted s_de.
c. Leave enough uncut Wood between the felling
cut and thenotchtoform a hinge.Figure 26.
NOTE: The hinge helps to keep the tree from
twisting and falling inthe wrongdirection.
d, Use a wedge if there is any chance that the
tree wiltnot fall inthe desireddirection.
NOTE: Beforethe felling cut iscomplete, drive
wedgestoopenup thecutwhennecessarytocon-
•trolthedirectionoffall. Usewoodorpfasticwedges
but never metal, to avoid kickback and chain
damage
e. Be alert forsigns thatthe treeis ready tofall:
t,) cracking sounds
2.) wideningofthefellingcut
3.) movementintheupperbranches,
f. As the tree starts to fall, stop the saw; put it
down, and get away quickly on your planned
retreatpath.
g.
Be extremelycautiouswithpartiallyfallen treesthat
maybe poodysupported.Whenatree doesn'tfall
completely;s_ the _aside andpundownthe
with acable winch, block andtackle or tracts. To
avoidinjury, do not cut down a partially fallen tree
withyoursaw.
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4_
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Rgure25
Figure26
_WARNING
Stay on the uphill side of the terrain to avoid the
tree rolling or sliding downhill after itisfelled,
C; "BUCKING
Bucking isthe term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired logsize.
1. IMPORTANTPOINTS
a. Cut only one log at a time,
b. Cut shatteredwood very carefully.Sharppieces
of woodcould be flung towardthe operator.
c. Use a sawhorse to cut small 10gs.Never allow
• anotherperson to hold the log while cuttingand
never holdthe log with your leg or foot.
d°
Give special attention to logs under strain to
prevent the saw from pinching. Make the first
cut on the pressure side to relieve the slress on
the log Figure 27.
Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs and
roots are tangled such as in a blown down
area, Dragthe/ogs into a clear area beforecut-
_ingbypuUingout exposedand clearedlogsfirst.
f. Make the first bucking Cut 113 of the way
through the tog and finish with a 2/3 cut on
the opposite side. Asthe logis beingcut, itwill
tend to bend. The Saw can become pinchedor
hung In the log if you make the first cut deeper
than 1/3of the diameter ofthe log.
I _WARNING ! "
Never turn the saw upside'down to undercuL The
saw cannot be controlled inthis position.
•. 2ND CUT
4-----
Figure27
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Figure 8
UNDERCUT
t5
2. TYPES OF CUTTING USED F'_um28.
--Overcutling - beginon thetop sideofthelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log;
exertlightpressuredownward.
Undercutting - begin on the undersideofthe
fogwiththetopofthesaw againstthelog;exert
light pressure upward. During undercutting,
the saw willtend to pushback at you. Be pre-
pared for thisreaction and holdthesaw firmly
tomaintaincontrol.
A WARNING
If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't tryto
force it out. Youcanloose control ofthesawresulting
in serious personal injury and/or damage tothe saw.
Stop the saw,drivea wedge ofplasticor woodintothe
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Figure 29.
Restart thesaw and carefully reenter the cut,Toavoid
ldckbackand chaindamage, do notusea metalwedge.
Do not attempttorestart yoursawwhen itispinchedor
hung in a log.
3. BUCKING-- WITHOUTA SUPPORT
a. Overcutwitha 1/3diametercut.
b. Rolllogoverandflnishwithanovercut.:
4, .BUCKING _ USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT (Figure 30):
_k WARNING
Do not stand on the log being cut. Anyportion can roll
causing loss offooting and control.
a. In areaA:
t.) Undercutl /3 of theway throughthelog
2.) Finishwith anovercut.
b. InareaB:
"{.) Overcut, 1/3of thewaythrough thelog.
2.) F_nishwithanundercut.
5. BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 31):
a. InareaA:
I.) Undercut 1/3oftheway throughthelog.
2.) Finishwithan overcut.
b. in area B:
1.) Overcut 1/3ofthewaythroughthelog.
2.) Finishwithan undercut.
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D.
e Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
• ante.
• • Watch out for springpoles. Use extremecaution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender materia!
can catch the saw chain and be whippedtoward
youor pullyou offbalance.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches
that are bent or under pressure as you are cuing
toavoid beingstruckby the branchorthesaw when
the tensioninthe wood fibe_,_isreleased.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear bran-
ches outof the way toavoid tripping over them.
.j _ WARNING
I Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune, Do not
_ stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position
| which cancause youto tose yourbalance or contrel of
| the saw.
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WEDGE USED TO
HOLD CUT OPEN.
Figure29
B
1st
Cut
USING
ANOTHER
LOG AS A SUPPORT
1st
Figure30
lAI ,B I Al
2nd CUT 1st CUT CUT
1st 2nd 1st
CUT CUT CUT
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Figure31
WARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other branches or
objectsatthe nose oftheguide barwhen debranching
or pruning, Allowingsuch contactcanresult inserious
personalinjury.
USE COMMON SENSE
J
MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING
1. DEE=RANCHING
a. Always debranch a tree after it is cut down.
Only then can debranchingbe done safelyand
properly.
b. Leavethelargerlowerlimbstosupportthe
tree as you work,
c. Start at the base ofthe felled tree and work
towards the top, cuffing [0ranches and
limbs. Remove small limbswithone cut. Fig-
ure32.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch youare cutting_
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 113,2/3 cutting techniques described in
the bucking section.
1.) Start with an undercut.
2.) Finishwithanovercut.
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbstofall andpinchthesaw.
2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder he_ht or
below. Do notcut ifbranchesare higherthan
your shoulder. Get a professionalto do the
job.
b. Refer to Figure 33 for the pruning tech-
nique.
1.) Underc0t 1/3 of the way'through the limb
nearthe trunkof the tree.
2.) Finish with an overcut farther outfrom the
trunk.
3.) Keep outofthewayofthefallinglimb.
4.) Cut the stump flush near thetrunkofthe
tree.
Remove small limbs
with one cuL
Figure32
It FIRSTPRUNINGCUT
Figure33
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MAINTENANCE
:A.
A good maintenance program of regular inspec-
tion and care wil_ increase the service life and
help to maintain the safety and performance of
your saw.
• Check the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts
and fittings reguladyo Loose fasteners cari
cause an unsafe condition as well as damage
to your saw.
e Mpke all adjustments or repairs (except car.
buretor adjustments) with:
.spark plug wire disconnected
--engine cool as opposed to a unit that has
JUstbeen run.
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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
_IIbWARNING
Have allchainsaw service (otherthan the itemslisted
inthemaintenanco section ofthis manual) performed
byyour SearsService Center.
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_CAUTtON:}Always wear gloves when handling
• increase the service life of your Guide Bar and
Chain by:
_Using the saw properly and as recommended
in this manual
-- Maintaining correct Chain Tension. See "Chain
• Tension" section.
--Proper lubrication. See "Bar and Chain Lubd-
cant:'
--I_egular maintenance as described in this
section.
1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE
e Sharpen the chain when:
--wood chips are small and powdery. Wood
chips made by the saw chain should be
about the size of the teeth of the chain.
--saw has to be forced through the cut.
•--saw cuts to one side.
the chain. The chain is sharp enough to cut you
even though it is too dull to Cut wood,
a. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS -
Model 358.355061 (for Model 358.355071,see
"Using the Power sharps System.")
Items required:
Gloves Flat file.
5/32"dia. file Depth Gauge Tool
6" file holder
1.) Stop engine.
2.) Adjust the chain for proper tension, see
"Chain Tension"section.
3.) Work at the midpoint of the bar, moving
the chain fol'ward by hand aS each cut-
ter is filed.
4-/
t#
4 .) Sharpen cutters.
a.)Position fiat side of file holder (with
5!32"roundfile)oncuttertopplateanddepth
gauge.Figure34.
b.) Holdthefileholder level withthe30° guide
mark parallelto the center of the chain.
Figure35-
c. ) Filefrom insidetowardoutside of cutter,
straightacross,onforward strokeonly.Use
2 or3strokespercuttingedge.Figure35.
d. ) Keepal!cuttersthesamelength.Figure36.
e. ) Fi]eenoughtommoveanydamagetocutting
edge(side&topPlate)ofcutter.Figure36.
f.) File91SGchaintomeet_tions shown
inFigure37..
_1_WARNING
Maintain the proper hook angle according to the
manufacturer's specification for the chain you are
using. Improperhookanglewillincreasethechanceof
kickback which can resuRin serious personal injury,
, Figures 37& 39,
5, ) Correct DepthGauges
a.) Placedepthgaugetool(Catalog No.
: 71-36557)overeachcutterdepth
gauge.Figure38.
b. ) Filelevelwiththefiatfileifdepth
gaugeishigherthanthe depthgauge
tool.
c. ) Maintainroundedfrontcomer of
depthgaugewitha flat file. Figure38 &39.
NOTE: The verytopofthedepthgauge should befiatwit_
thefront half rounded offwith a flat file.
,_WARNING
Depth gauge tool is required to insure proper depth
gauge, Filing the depth gauge too deep will Increase
the chance of kickback which can result in serious
personal Injury.
b, CHAIN REPLACEMENT
• 1.) UseonlytheLow.KickChainspecifiedfor
yoursawin"Specificat_ons;, for replace-
ment chain.
2.) Replace the chain when cqtters or links
- break.
3.) See yourSears Service Center to replace
and sharpen individual cutters for match-
ing yourchain.
4.) Always have a worn sprocket replaced by
your Sears Service Center when installing
a new chain toavoidexcessive wear tothe
chain.
2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
• Conditions which can require guide bar
maintenance:
--saw cuts to one side
--saw has to be forced thro.ugha _t
_inadequate supply of oil to 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 cut-
ting more difficult.
': ! Replace the guide bar when:
--the inside groove of the guide bar rails is
worn.
--the guide bar isbentor cracked.
SUPPORT ROUND
FLATs,D ,LE
OF FILE HOLDER _r-l\ ,Y
SIDE PLATE
Figure34
KEEP 30" MARK
PARALLEL TO
THE CENTER OF
THE GUIDE BAR
Figure35
i CUTTERS
• _MELENGt'H
l I t I
I
REMOVE DAMAGE
SlOE PLATE TOP PLATE
Figure36
" {oLol\(,,o oj\
,30
Figure37
Figure 38
HOOK
ANGLE .025 H
ORNER
RIGHT WAY
Figure 39
(REMOVESAWDUST
FROM GUIDE BAR GROOV E
TOO MUCH SQUARED
HOOK ANGLE_.a_ OFF CORNER
WRONG WAY
Figure40
Si
• Use only the ReducediKickback Guide'Bar
specified for yoursaw in "Specifications" for
replacement.
& Remove the guide bar to service.
b. Clean oil holes at least once for eactl
five hours of operation.
c. Remove sawdust from the guide bar
groove periodically with a putty knife or
a wire. Figure40.
d, Remove burrs by tiling the side edges
of the guide bar grooves Square with a
fiat file, Figure 41o
AIR FILTER
• A dirty air filter:.
--reduces cutting power
--increases fuel consumption
• Clean the air filter:
--Frequently, especially under very dusty
conditions.
_Always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5
hours of operation whichever is less.
[CAUTION:INever operate the unitwithout the air
filter in place toavoid engine damage.
1, Clean off the carburetor cover and the area
around it to keep dirt and sawdust from fall-
ing into the carburetor chamber when the
cover is removed.
2. Remove the carburetor cover screws and car-
buretor cover. Figure42.
3. Putt out the air filter.
4. Wash the filter in soap and water.
_J_UT|ONJ: Do not use gasoline 0rother flamma-
ble liquid to clean the fi|ter to avoid creating a fire
hazard.
j
Co.R CT 1 I
GUJOEBA. WORNGROOVES
GROOVE
Restore square edges to an uneven rail
top by filing w_th a flat file. Figure 41,
FILE EDGES
SQUARE
Figure41
NOTE: Be careful when replacing the car-
buretor cover as incorrect placement will
prevent the choke from working properly.
9. Move the choke knob all the way to the right.
10. Check the choke shutter to be sure it is
closed. Figure51.
11. Reinstall the carburetor cover and tighten
the carburetor cover screws.
12. Check the operation of the _hoke.
NOTE: If the choke knob sticks or will not
move, remove the cover and repeat steps
11 and 12 above.
= i =',, ,t,u
P_.ARBURETOR
SCREW
AIR
FILTER
CARBURETOR
COVER
CHOKE SHUTTER
5. Squeeze the filter dry.
6, Add a small amount of oil to coat the filter.
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filter with oil
7. Squeeze out excess oil,
8. Replace filter by tucking in edges and
smoothing it flush with the carburetor hous-
ing.
C, SPARK ARRESTOR
• Carbon deposits build up on the spark ar-
restor,asthesaw isusedand mustberemovedto
avoidcreating afirehazardorcausing engine dam-
age.
• Replace thespark arrestor ifbreaksoccur.
• Keepthesparkarrestorcleanatalltimes.
Clean:
-.as required
--at leastonce foreach 25-30 hoursofoperation
Items required: wire brush, 3t8" wrench
k
Figure42
BAFFLE
SPARK AF_R_,_TOR _;_R _---_N
Rgure43
1.Disconnect thespark #up wire,
2,Remove theMufflerCover.Figure 43.
3.Remove thescreen from thediffuser..
4,Clean thescreen with a wire brushor replace if
5. breaksare found.
Reas.,_mble parts.
k 19
D. STARTER ROPE
• Replace a starter rope that breaks.
_WARNING
Always weareye protection when servic-
ing the starter rope. The recoil spring
beneath the pulleyis undertension. If the
spring pops out, serious personal injury
can result.
1.
2.
3_
4_
5.
&
7.
NOTE: Therecoilspring,locatedbeneaththepulley,
isundertension,ifspring popsout,itwillrequire
considerable timeandeffortto reinstall. Forthis
• reason, you may want to letyour Sears Service
Center handlethisrepair.Ifyoudotryto repairthe
starterropeand therecoilspringpopsout,takethe
saw toyour SeamService Center.
&
9.
10.
11.
•12.
l&
Drain thefueltank,
Removethefan housingscrewon thebottom6f_he
sawandthetwoscrewsonthesideofthefanhOL_Sing,
Usethehexwrenchprovidedwiththetool.Figure45°
Remove the large screw at the rear of the
control handle and the small screw directly
below it, Figure46.
Separate the fan housing from the engine.
Ifthe starterropeisnot broken,releasethespring
tensionbypullingabout10inchesofropefromthe
pulley and catchthe rope in the notchas shown.
Figure47.Removeoldrope.
NOTE: The tension on the starterspring w_l be
reteased ifthe ropeisbroken,
Removescrewandpulleyverycarefully.Figure48.
The recoil spdng which liesbeneath the pulley
must stay in the housing, fiat against the bot-
tom. Ifthespring isdisturbed, itwili requirecon-
siderable time and effort to reinstall. Twistthe
pulleygenttycountemloc_wise_as yoUpullup
to releasethespring.
Move away from the fuel tankwith,theropeto be
instal/_. Useam_dchandmeltboth endsoftherope
to preventfraying.
Pull themelted endsthrough athick, cleanragwhile
the rope isstillhot toobtain smooth,pointedtips.
Insertone end of the ropethrough the handle and
secure with a knot. Leave3/!6" pigtail behind knot.
Figure 47 (inset).
insertthefreeend ofthe ropethrough the mpoexit
hole intotheinsideofthe fanhousing.
Guideropeinside pulley,thenupthrough tl'_ pulley
ratchetsideofpulleyholetothe outsidebypushing
tfie rel_etfirOugh from the holeonthe spring cam
side witha smallPhillips_rewdriver, Figure48.
Wrap rope counterclockwise_ aroundpulley
ratchetand tucklooseendbackunderropeleaving
a 318to3/4 inch tail along the ridgeas shownin
Figure48, Putltightly,
Wind all but about 10 inches of the rope clock-
wise _ aroundthe pulley,
REMOVE
FAN HOUSING
SCREWS
REMOVE CONTROL
HANDLE
Figure45
Figure 46
Figure 47
Figure48
.......,,,,,_ , _. .... .
i i .11 i
14. Repfacepuflayinthe hdusing.Be_urethe pulleyis
allthe waydown andthe spring issecured.
15. Replace andtighten pulfeyscrew. Figure48,
16. Holdthe t0inchslackinthe mpe and catchrope in
pulley"notch.Figure49.
17. Ho_dtheropetautandmake2completetumsofthe
pulley clockwise _ to place tension on the
pulley.Holdthe pulley toretaintension.
lB. Alignpulleynotchwithropeexithole,puUst_ter han-
dtetothe full extentoftheropeand allowtheropeto
slowlywindaround thepulley.
19. Reinstallthefanhousing.
_J .-" i
Figure49
.............. ,,,,,,,, ,,
E. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
• Thecarburetorhasbeenadjustedatthefactoryforsea
/evel€ondi_on_Adjustmentsmay become necessary
ifthesaw isused atsignificantlyhigheraltitudes or if
you notice anyofthefollowingconditions.
NOTE: Be sure to properly prepare the saw as
describedin "1, Preparation;'below beforemaking
anyadjustments.
Chain moves when the engine runs at idle
speed. See"2. Idle Speed Adjustment."
Saw will not idle. See "2. Idle Speed Adjust-
ment" and"3. LowSpeed Mixture Adjustment.
-- Lossofcutting powerwhichisnotcorrectedby
air filtercleaning. "See "5. High Speed Mixture
Adjustment."
Enginedies orhesitateswhen itshould accele-
rate. See "4. Acceleration Adjustment."
tCAUTION: tPermanentdamage willoccurtoany
2-cycle engine if incorrect carburetor adjust-
ments are made.
• Ifthe engine will not operatepropertyaffer mak-
ingthese adjustments, lakethe sawto yourSears
Service Center.
l The chain may be moving during most of this pro-
cedure. Wearyour protectivegearand follow allsafety
instructions,
1. PREPARATION
a. Stopengine,
b. Use a fresh fuel mixturewith proper gasoline/
oilratio,
c, Pl_cethesawonasolid,ftatsurfaceaqd m_',esu_
the chain will notcontact any object.
d. Remove the carburetor cover screws and
•carburetor cover (Figure42) and locate the
three (3)carburetor adjusting screws. Figure 50.
e. Starttheengineandaltowenginetoidle3minutes
to warm UP. The engine must be at operating
temperature for proper adjustments to be made.
CHOKE CLOSED
HiGH SPEED
MIX SCREW
LOWSPEED
IDLESPEED MIX SCREW
SCREW
Figure50
2. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
a. Allowenginetoidle.
b. AdjustIdle Speed Screwuntilenginecontinues:o
run_thout stailing andwff'noutthechaJnmoving,
Turn screw clockwise _ to increa._-e
engine speed ffengine stallsdr dies.
-- Tui'nscrew counterclockwise_ to sk,w
engine down and/orto keep the chain from,
turning.
•c. No further adjustments are necessary if the
chaindoes not moveat idlespeed andifperfor-
mance is satisfactory.
WARNING
Recheckidlespeed aftereach adjustment below.The
chain must not moveatidle speed toavoidseriousper-
sonal injury.
3, LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT
a. Allow engine toidle.
b Turn the Low Speed Mixture Screw sf0wty
clockwise _ untilthe RPM starts to drop
Note the pesition.
c. TurntheLowSpeedMixtureSc rewcounterCtock°
wise _ unti!the RPMspeeds up and sta,'ts
todropagain. Note the position.
d. Set the Low Speed Mixture Screw at the rn,d-
point between the two pesitions.
4. ACCELERATION ADJUSTMENT
ffengine dies or hesitates insteadofaccelerating, turn
the Low Speed Mixture Screw It16ofa turnata time
_unterclockwise _ until you have smooth
acceleration.
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5. HIGH SPEED_MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: i Adjustments as smafl as lf16 of a
turn can affect engine performance, it isimpor-
tanttoturnthescrewonlyi/16 ofaturnperadjust-
ment and test theperfo rmanceof thesaw before
making further adjustments.
a. Makea test cut.
b, AdjusttheHighSpeedMixture Screw 1;t6o_a_urn
asfollows:
-- C_(_ckwise_ ifsawsmokesorIosespoweT
-- Counterclockwise _ if thesaw hasspeed
outof thecutbutlacks powerin thecut
¢ Repeattestcut
d. Continu_ 1/16ofa turn adjustments untilthe saw
runssmoothlyincut.
LCAU]'ION:.] Atoo lea, highspeed setting(clock-
wise _ adjustment)will©auseenginedam-
ageto any 2-cycle engine from overheating and
lack oflubrication. Neverset the highspeed mix-
turescmwso fardockwise _ thatyou have
high engine speed but lack power while cutting.
An effective approach follows:
Turn screw countemlockwise _ until
engine (oses power while cutting.
Then, turn screw clockwise _ in 1/16of a
turn increments only until the engine has
power while cutting.
NOTE: If the saw will hot operate properly after
making theseadjustments,raisethesawtoyour
SearsService Center,
"_":. _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Jl _ " • • ............. • • i/ i illl. i,illi,i i ill iii iiiii iii iiii m ii
F. STORAGE
When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days,
always:
1. Drainfueltankinasafemanner.(See"Fueling Your
Engine:')
2. Startengine_nd aflowtorunat_le speedunttlthe
engine stops.
NOTE; This will remove most of the fuel from
the fue! system.
C__ Wear protective gloves when hart.
dling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving,
G. MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES
,,. ,, Ill ,I,I ,,,.I I I I
I I "L NH H_I IH I
3. Drainoil tank.
4. Remove, clean, and dry,the bar and chain.
5, Store the chain in a container filled with oil
to prevent rust.
6. Apply a coating of oii to the entire surface of
the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth or
plastic.
7. Clean the outside surfaces of the engine.
8. Store the saw in adtyplace, outof the reach
of children, and away from where fuel vapors
can reach open flames from hot water heater,
furnaces, etc.
IlL ...... _ -- . I I ,l!l ,,,i
Avallablethmugh your nearest Sears Store, Catalog Sales Office,or Service Center, but may not be furnished
.with your saw.
Key
•No.
2
3
4
5
Part
No.
STD360946
31059
Catalog
No.
7! -36403
71-36524
71-36565
71-36557
73-3629
71-3631
;f
71-36620
71-36555
7! -36554
71,.36556
71-36366
v 4
p Jg-Champion CJ-8 _ , ,
Spark Plug Wrench
File (5;32"dia,) TwinPack
FileGuide
Depth Gauge Toot
ReplacementXtraGUARD® Chain(358.355061-2.3/16")
ReplacementPowerSharp® Chain{358255071_2.3116"p.S.)-_
incLSt0neand CarrierAss'y.
Carrying Case
2_CycteEngine Oil
BarandChainLubriC_nt _ 1quart
Bar and Chain Lubricant _ 1gallon
Guide Bar- Lo-Kick _
H. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE
ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. IgnitionSwitch off.
2, Fuet tank emptt.
3. SpankPlug notfiring.
4. Engine flooded.
5. Fuelnotreaehingcarburetor,
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
PROPERLY
ENGINE WILL NOT
ACCELERATE. LACKS
POWER OR DIES
tN THE CUT
ENGINE SMOKES
EXCESSIVELY
ENGINE RUNS HOT
OIL INADEQUATE FOR
BAR AND CHAIN
LUBRICATION
CHAIN MOVES AT
IDLE SPEED
C INOOE;NOTMOVE
WHEN ENGINEIS
ACCELEF_TED
CUTS ROUGHLY
CHAIN STOPS WITHIN
THE CUT
......,J ...........J , ,
CHAIN CUTS AT
AN ANGLE
6. Compression few.
I. Idle Speed set too low.
2. IdleSpeedset too high.
& Lowspeed screwrequires adjustment
4. Crankshaft seals worn.
& Compressiohiow.
....., .......................w
I. Air filterisdirly.
2. Spark plugfouled.
3. Carbon build-up on exhaustports.
4. Carburetorrequiresadjustment
5. L_._;Comp,.'Cssfon,
1. Choke partia!lyen,
2, Air filter dirtF
& Oil rich fuelmixture.
4. Hi9hspeed needle requires a_us_ment
5. Crankcase ]'eak,
1. Pea Housing didyt_ylinderfins ditty.
2. Fuel Mixture incorrect
3. Spark Plug incorrect.
4. High Speed Mixture settoo low.
5. Carbon buitd-upon sparkarrestor screen
6. Carbon build-up on exhaust ports.
1. Oil tankempty.
2. Imprepedyadjustedoile_(if$oequlpped.)
3. Oi| pump oroMilter _ed,
4. Guidebaro_lholeblocked,
1. Idlespeedrequiresadjustment.
2, Clutch requires repai_.
1. Chain tensiontootight.
2, Carburetor requiresadjustment.
3. Guide bar rails pinched,
4. Clutch slipping.
1. Chain tension incur/act.
2. Curlers damaged after strikingforeign
material.
3. Chainwearduetoeontactwithdirt. sand
orfrozen wood.
4. Cuttersdulf.impropedysharpened;depth
gauges too high,
[
REMEDY
,,,,,
t. MoveSwitch to "'S_art."
2. Filltank withcOrreCtfuel mixture.
3. Installnew plugloheek ignitionsystem.
4, See Sta_ng Instructions.
5. Check for dir_.,,fuel fil_er:clean_Cheek f0
kinkedor split fuel line: repair Orreplace.
6, ContactyourSears Se_ice Center:
1, AdjuSt idle speed screw cloct_wise to
inccease speed.
2. -Adjustidlespeed screweeunterdockw=s
to reduce speed.
3. See Carburetor Adjustments,
4 Contac't yourSears Sewice Center.
5 Contactyour Sears ServiceCenter.
t "Cleanorreplacea_rfil_er.
2. Ctean or replace Spark Plug and regap
3, Contac_your Sears Service Center.
4. See C_rburetor Adjust ments.
5. ContsctyourSeareServ',,ceCente_
1. PushChoke in.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Empty fuel tank and refilf withcorrect fuel
mixture.
4. See Carburetor Ad!ustments.
5. Contact your Sears ServiceCente_
I, Clean area.
2, See Engine Fue,_Mixture.
3. Replace withcorrect plug.
4. SeeCa_uretorAdjustmenEs
5. See "Spark Arrestor'"
6 Contact your Sears Se_vlCeCente_
1. FIlloiltank.
2. Adjustoiler.
3. ContactyourSearsServioeCenter.
4. Removebar and c_an.
1. Sea Ca_uretor AdjuSt meets.
2. Contact your Sears Service Cente_
1, See Chain Tenmon.
2. SeeCarburetorAdjustments.
3. Repair or'replace.
4. ContactyourSearsServiceCenter.
I, See Chain Tension,
2. Contactyour Seare Service Center.
3. Resharpen or repiace chain.
4. SeeChain Sharpening Instruct{on s
5. Sprocketworn. 5.
............... ,,, ,,
I. Chain cutter lopsnot filed flat. I,
2. Guidebarburredorbenl:railsu_even. 2.
3 Olut_l_s_i_ng, 3.
1. Cutters damaged on one side. 1.
2. Chain duffor=one side.
3. Guide bar bent, orworn.
Contactyour Sears Servlce Center.
SeeChain Sharpening Instructions.
Repair or replace Guide Bar,
C_n_et-_,._' Se_r'_SerVice Center.
Resharpen until all cutters have _='qua!
angles and lengths.
F1esharpenuntilallcuttershave equa[
angles and _engths.
Replace guide bar.
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!. IWAINI"ENA'NCeCHAWr
Complete machine
ThrOtttofrogger,safety IhrottLetock, stop switch
F=iterm fuel tank
Fuel tank
Chain orltank
Chain lubncatlon
Sawcham
Spark plug
: AIJaccessiblescrew_ andnuts
(notadiusting screws)
Visuafinspection (condition, leaks)
Crean
Check operation
C_an Felt
Replecepk:k-up-- when clogged_'dirty
Clean
,!C_ah
' Check
inspect(sharpness, wear,damage)
Check chain tenmon
Sharpen --when dull
Inspect (wear. damage}
Clean
Lubricate sprocket nose
Deburr
Replace--when wornordamaged
Check
Clean
Replace _ when worn or damaged
Clean
Ctean
Check idle a_u_ment-
chain must not turn
Readjust idlei when cha_ turns at.idte
Replace-- when fouledordamaged
i
Re_ghten
Inspect{tear_ rip_ separat_n, out-of-round)
Replace * when necessary
C,_an -- when clOggedor dirty-
Replace -- whenwornor damaged
ti°
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SEARS C_IAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16"AV
3
101
Key Part Description
No. _ No.
1 STD541431 Nut
2 530-015623 Screw
3 530-012131 Bar Clamp Hsg.
4 530=025259 Muffler shield
5 530-015474 Screw
6 530-015463 Screw
Decals
101 530-026864-
102 530-026866
103 530-026868
Bar Clamp Hsg.De-
cal
Lnstructions Decal
(Left Hal o
In_%ructlons Decal
(Right Hal o
SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355071-2.3116"AV PS
101-__ 102 __ _
_10 _--104
".._'7"-__ 103 "_r-'--"Y-101
iI 'Ni2
i
2
Key Part Descr_tion
No. No.
1 STD54143I Nut
2 530-015623 Screw
3 530-023762 Spring
4 530-023761 Washer
5 530--023759 Knob Sharpening
6 530-012132 Bar Clamp Hsg.
7 530-069027 Sharpening Stone Arm
Ass'y. (race #9)
8 STD511002 Screw
9 530-069026 Stone & Carrier Ass'y.
(IncL #8)
10 530-025259 Muffler Shield
11 530-015474 Screw
12 530-015463 Screw
Deca_
101 530-026864
!02 530-026866
103 530-025531
104 530-026869
Bar Clamp Housing Decal
Instructions Decal (Left
Hal0
Sharpening Instructions
Decal
Instruction Deca! (Right
Half)
25
SEARS CHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16"AV ;
is 358.355071-2.3/16"AV PS
20
25
48
I
Clutch Drum
and Sprocket
for Model
358.355071
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61
46
54
63
64
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Repair
Kit
73
Engine
Gasket
Kit
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65
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SEARSCHAIN SAW REPAIR PARTS - MODEL NO. 358.355061-2.3/16" AV
358.355071-2.3/16" AV PS
Key Pan
No. No.
I STD541408
2 530-023492
3 530-015236
4
71-3629
71-363!
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
t6
I7
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
32
36
37
38
39
40
• 41
Description Key Part Description
No. No.
Lockout 42 530-0 t555 ! Screw
Bar Adjust. Pin
43 530-025689 Lower Isolator Bracket
Screw 44 STD551010 Washer
Chain 16" 45 530-015557 Screw
358.355061 46 "530-023535 Spacer
358.355071 47 530-023796 Spark Arrestor Screen
(Ind. Stone &.Carrier Ass'y.) 48 530-010588 Piston SAt(Incl. #38,54 &
71=36366 Bar 16" S.N. Guide pin)
- Clutch Dram & Bearing Kit (Incl. 49 530-0154f_6 Bolt
#23) 50 530-027687 Rear Isolator Bracket
530-069166 358.355061 51 STD522505 Screw
530-069167 358.355071 52 STD51t005 Screw
530-023792 Oil Tank Vent Pin 53 * 530-019139 Cylinder Gasket
530-015642 Bar Mtg. Stud 54 530-02587"6- Piston Ping
530-010469 Crankcase Ass'y. (Incl. # 55 530-024236 Switch Knob Ass'y.
1,2,3,7,8,10,11,12 & 20) 56 530-023786 Switch Ramp
530-069142 Check Valve Kit.Off Tank Pres- 57 STD511007 Screw
s'_'_ (Knot.#!2) 58 530-015499 Screw
"530-019.059 Crankshaft Seal 59 STD551025 Washer
• 530-019089 Check Valve Gasket 60 530-026163 Isolator Cup
530-069193 Clutch Ass'y Kit (Incl. Washer) 61. 530-023797 Muffler Baffle
530-069197 Clutch Washer Kit (Outside) 62 530-023794 Muffler Body
STD510805 Screw 63 530-023787 Switch Clamp
530-023802 Metering Body (;over 64 STD610805 Screw
• 530-019091 Metering Body Gasket 65 530-024256 Isolator
• 530-023801 Oil Filter .66 530-025451 Handguard
530-010195 Metering Body Ass'y. 67 530-015342 Spacer
530-032029 Crankshaft Bearing 68 STD360946 Spark Plug-C J-8
•530-022172 Crankshaft ....
530-021026 Oil Discharge Line .,,,69 530--012065 Cylinder
70 530-015239 Screw
530-032079 Clutch Bearing 71 530-030054 Crankcase Sealant (Op--
530-023519 Clutch Spacer (Inside) tional)
530-032065 Roller Bearing (tad. ,12 bearings) 72 530-031063 " Bar Adjusting Tool
530-023887 Thrust Washer 73 530-052023 Chain Repair Kit
530-031112 Clutch Tool - Optional (358.355061 only)
530-010221 Oi! Cap Ass'y. (Incl. "O" Ring) 74 530-025675 Handlebar w/Insert
STDSll015 Screw 75 530-015531 Washer
530-023795 Muffler Cover 76 530-015343 Spacer
530-023843 Piston Ring Retainer 77 530-069022 Engine Gasket Kit (*Indi-
530-015486 Washer
530--032075 Bearing Rod(Top) cares Contents)
(Incl. 22 Bearings)
530-010474 Connecting Rod Kit (Incl. #39 &
.4O)
Decals
•101 530-026849
- 530-026550
Handguard Decal
Chain Tensioning Decal
.Not Shown
*Indicates Contents of Engine Gasket Kit, Key No. 77.
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358.355071-2.3/16" AV PS
Key Part Description Key Part Description
No. No. No, No.
1 530-015126 Flywheel Key 40 *530-019118 Curb. Hsg. Gasket
2 530-039111 Flywheel Ass'y. (Incl. #15) 41 530-023366 Reed Valve
3 530-003934 Spark Plug Boot 42 530-023367 Washer
4 530-003933 Spark Plug Connector 43 STD610603 Screw
5 530-039116 Switch Lead 44 530-069216 Line Kit
6 530-069202 Ignition Module Kit (Incl. #5 45 "530-023373 Throttle Wire Boot
& 14) 46 ,530-019045 Carburetor Gasket
7 STD510807 Screw 47 530-091878 FueI Pick-up Ass'y.
8 530-025691 Choke Knob 48 530-015528 Washer
9 530-025676 Carburetor Cover 49 530-025683 _Throttle Trigger
10 530-015168 Screw 50 530--025685 Throttle Wire
!1 530-015147 Wave Washer 51 530--010729 Fuel Cap Ass'y. (Incl. "O"
12 530-023806 Choke Lever Ring)
13 STD600603 Screw 53 *530-019093 Seat
14 530-039082 Spark Plug Lead Ass'y. 54 530-010772 FJael Tank Ass'y. (Ind.
(Ind. #3 & 4) #44,47,51 & 53)
15 530-023817 Starter Dog Spring 55 530-026735 Starter Handle
16 STD541131 Nut 56 530-069232 Rope Kit
17 530-015127 Washer 57 530-015650 Screw
18 530-001648 Screw 58 530--015649 Screw
19 530-015524 Screw 59 STD541425 Lock.nut
20 530-025679 Upper Isolator Bracket 60 530-025686 Trigger Spring
21 530-024317 Isolator Pad 61 530-025687 Spring Throttle Lockout Lever
22 STDSt I005 Screw 62 530-015533 Screw
23 530-015123 Washer 63 530-025682 Pear Handle (Right)
24 530-069200 Pulley Replacement Kit (Incl. 64 530-025684 Throttle Lockout Lever
#23,55 & 56) 65 530-025681 Rear Handle (Left)
25 530-042023 Starter Spring 66 530-015495 Screw
26 530-035181 Carburetor-WT-20 68 530-069199 Fan Hsg. Screws Kit (Incl.
27 530-023791 Air Filter #57,58, and 69 this page;
28 STD512507 Screw and #2, page 26.)
29 530-025487 Air Intake Baffle 69 530-031111 Hex Wrench
30 STD600803 Screw 70 530-066646 Operator's Manual
31 530-069251 Fan tisg. Kit
32 530-015342 Spacer
33 530-026163 Isolator Cup
34 530-024256 Isolator Decals
35 530-0152_5 Screw 101 530-026473 Fan ttsg. Decal
36 530-023865 Spacer 102 - Replacement Bar & Chain De-
37 530-023805 ChOke Shutter cal
38 530-015254 Wave Washer 530-026879 358,355061
39 530-025978 . Carburetor Hsg. 530-026880 358.355071
*Indicates Contems of Engine Gasket Kit, Key No. 77, page 27.
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Carburetor Assembly
Part No. 530--035181
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Key Part
i No. No.
t 530-035006
2 530-035015
3 530-035034
4 530-035024
5 53O-O35171
6 530-03502-8
'7 530-O85169
8 530-O35167
9 * 530-085162
10 *580-O35163
11 530-035017
12 530-035159
!3 530-035035
14 530-035168
15 ÷* 530-0351_4
' 30 "
Description
ValveThrottle
Screw
Throttle Shaft Asffy 2 "
Throttle Return Spring
Low Speed MixtureNeedle
Low Speed ML_ure Needle Spring
High Speed Mixture Needle
High Speed Mixture Needle Spring
Plug5/16 Dia. Welch
Plug 1/4 Dim Welch
Screw
FueI Pump Cover
Screw"
IdleSpeed Adjusting Screw Spring
FuelPump Gasket
Key Part
No. No.
16 ÷* 530--035166
17 530-035027
18 530-035007
19 *530-085008
20 • 530-035188
21 *530-035031
22 *530-035028
23 *530--035016
24 4*530-035165
25 +*530-035014
26 530-035003
27 530-035021
28 580-035161
29 580-035173
Description
FuelPump Diaphragm
FuelInletScreen
Throttle Rethiner Ring.
Inlet Needle Valve
Metering Lever Spring
Metering Lever
Metering Lever Pin
Screw
Metering Diaphragm
Gasket
Metering Diaphragm
Metering Diaphragm
Cover
Metering Cover Screw
Ass'y.
Carb. Repair Kit {In-
dudes Parts Marked*)
Curb.Gasket/Diaphragm
Kit (IncludesParts
Marked +)
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QUICK REFERENCE PAGE
Read and follow all Warnings and Safety lnstructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
page
SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 3,4&s
PREPARATION .............................................. ................. 4
1. Wearpers_na_pr_tec_vegear_gfoves; safe_yf_twear; snug_tting c_thing;andeye_headngand
headprotection.
2. Check saw for worn, ioose missing or damaged parts and repair or replace if necessary.
3. Check the chain for sharpness and tension.
4. Keep chi{dmn,bystandersand anima/saminimumof30 feet away from theworkare_.
5. Plan yoursawing operation carefully in advance.
FUEL AND OIL ............................................................. 9&1o
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame where fuel fs mixed, poured, or stored.
2. Use16 part..sregutar, unleadedgasol{netol partair.cooled, 2-cycleen_ne oil.
3. Use gasoline not over 2 months old.
4. Mix and pourfuel inanapproved,marked o0ntsinerand inan outdoorarea.
5. Movea minimum of10feet awayfromfuel andfueling sitebeforestarting engine.
6, Filltheoiltankeachtimethefueltankisrefueled.
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................................... it
1; Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn without making contact with any object.
2. Push saw away from you with your right hand while pulling the starter rope with your left hand.
3. Use tess than the rubextent of the starter rope per pull.
4. Pull rope no more than 5-6 times.
5. Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine to idle.
OPERATING THE SAW ......................................................... 11
1. Cut wood only.
2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cut,
3. Begin cutting with the saw frame up against the tog.
4. Cut only at full throttle,
5. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed.
6. Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting.
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 18
1. Adjust or have the carburetor adjusted if the chain moves when the engine idles.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.
3. Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened.
4. Clean the air filter frequently and always after i0 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation,
whichever is less.
5. Orain fuel tank ina safe manner beforestoringthe unit for 3Oor more days.
6, Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children.
WATCH OUT FOR ,
.... !CKBAcK ,
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NOT USE
THE SAWWHEN
IT NEEDS REPAIR
NEVER USE THE SAW
WHEN TIRED
USEA FIRM GRIP
WITH BOTH HANDS
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MODEL
358.355061-
2.3/16"AV
358.355071-
2.3/16" AV PS
How tO Order
Repair Parts
SEARSSERVICE
The Model Number will be found under the handte with the Sedal
Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting ser-
vice or repair parts for your Chain Saw.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and most Sears Stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST.
,2,
The PART NUMBER 3, The PART DESCRIPTION
The MODEL NUMBER
358.355061-2.3t16"AV
358,355071-2.3/16"AV PS
4. The NAME OF ITEM
Chain Saw
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
center for handling.
When you buy merchandise
from Sears you get an extra
something that nobody else
can offer ... Sears Service,
Across town or across the
country, Sears Service follows
you, providing trustworthy,
competent service technicians
using, only Sears specified
factory parts.
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