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Operator’s Manual
55cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No. 316.350840
with
CAUTION: Before using this • SAFETY
product, read this manual and
• ASSEMBLY
follow all safety rules and oper-
• OPERATION
ating instructions.
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
9096-31B202 date(12/04)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Page 2 Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21 Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8 Troubleshooting Page 22 Oil and Fuel Information Page 9 Specifications Page 23 Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12 Repair Parts Pages 24 Operation Pages 13 - 14 WARRANTY STATEMENT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHAIN SAW For one year from the date of purchase, when this Chain Saw is used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, Sears will repair any d
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- SYMBOL MEANING tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves Failure to obey a safety DANGER: eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they warning will result in give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention serious injury to yourself or to others. Always measures. follow the safe
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position • When a chain saw is being used, a fire extinguisher whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit should be available. must be in a stable position while starting. See • Always move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site Starting/Stopping Instructions. before starting saw. • Before you start the engine, make sure the area around • When re-fueling, turn the engine off and allow the saw to the saw
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free using the saw. from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar • Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction leave the engine running unattended. that could be hit while you are operating the saw. • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build- • Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully ing where fumes may
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • ON/OFF CONTROL • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ON / START / RUN Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • ON/OFF CONTROL OFF OR STOP •
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 6 KNOW YOUR SAW 17 4 1 2 3 12 15 22 13 14 23 5 8 10 9 16 11 20 18 19 21 15 SAFETY FEATURES CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS 10. STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine 1. GUIDE BAR when pushed up. Stop switch must be pushed 2. SAW CHAIN down to start or restart engine. 3. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW 19. THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. 4. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN 11. SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental ® 5. CHAIN BRAKE LEVER /HAND GUARD acceleration of the engine. Th
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KICKBACK SPECIFICS KICKBACK SPECIFICS Pinch Kickback Kickback can lead to WARNING: dangerous loss of Pinch kickback can occur when the saw chain is pinched control of the chain saw and result in serious along the bottom or top of the guide bar. or fatal injury to the saw operator or to any- When pinched on the bottom of the guide bar, it may pull one standing close by. Always be alert. the saw forward, away from the operator Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are Wh
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix: OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel than 60 days old) clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instruc- tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing tions car
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated Experience indicates that alcohol blended with fuels WARNING: outdoor area. Carbon (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a attract moisture which leads to separation and forma- confined area. tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine when in storage. To avoid Never operate the saw engine problems, the fuel system should
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to F the idle speed. C E 2. Move the STOP switch to the STOP position (Fig. 4). NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the lever of the chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and move the STOP switch up (Fig. 3, 4). D STARTING A COLD ENGINE B A 1. Slide the STOP switch down (Fig. 4). The red choke lever (H) has 3 positions: Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 6). Fig. 3 2. Fully press and release the
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Activate the CHAIN WARNING: BRAKE® slowly and deliberately. Keep the chain from touching anything; don’t let the saw tip forward. L If chain does not WARNING: stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center for service. CHAIN BRAKE TEST 1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface. 2. Start engine. (Refer to previous page) 3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Fig. 10). 4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FELLING Never walk in front of WARNING: a tree that has been Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up notched. When felling, keep at least 2 tree to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a lengths away from your fellow workers. single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall. Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. 1. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (over- buck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground (Fig. 17). 2. Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom (underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 18). 3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diame- ter of log to avoid splintering. Second, underbuck
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE sion control devices and system may be per- Perform these required maintenance procedures at the fre- formed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. quency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may only be To prevent serious WARNING: performed by a S
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Always use protective To ensure the bar and WARNING: CAUTION: gloves when handling chain receive oil, ONLY the saw chain. USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated in Fig. 21. 1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (E) NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 24). saw chain. 2. Slip the chain around the sprocket
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT A new saw chain CAUTION: stretches, requiring Always use protective adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal WARNING: gloves when handling with a new chain, and the interval between the saw chain. future adjustments will lengthen quickly. Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important and If saw chain is TOO must be checked before starting, as well as during any CAUTION: LOOSE or TOO cutting operation. TIGHT, the spro
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Check a Sears Service Center for replacement of dam- aged or worn parts. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after the engine stops. Do not confuse this B with a leaking oil tank. • STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure the engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if f
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OIL FILTER SPARK PLUG NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug must be kept clean and properly gapped. 1. Use a wire with a hook (A) and pull oil filter (B) from 1. Push STOP switch up. reservoir. Remove old filter and replace. 2. Remove top Cover. Disconnect the wire connector 2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the bo
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Sprocket Tip Lubrication STORING A CHAIN SAW Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requires stor- The sprocket tip on age maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are fol- CAUTION: your new saw has lowed, fuel remaining in the carburetor will evaporate, been pre-lubricated at the factory. Failure to leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead to difficult start- lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as ing and result in costly repairs. explained below
