Background
The Craftsman Chain Saw 358.350980, manufactured by Poulan/Weedeater for Sears, is a gasoline-powered chainsaw designed for various cutting applications. It features a 3.1 cubic inch (50cc) 2-cycle engine, a 20-inch bar, and is equipped with an ignition system, carburetor, air filter, muffler with catalyst (if equipped), and fuel tank. The chainsaw also includes a front hand guard, front handle, chain brake, starter rope, and ON/STOP switch. Additional components include a choke/fast idle lever, muffler, primer bulb, throttle lockout, and rear handle.
This chainsaw is designed to meet the 2010 US EPA/CALIFORNIA SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES emissions regulations, and is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.1-2000). The chainsaw's emission compliance period is certified for moderate use (50 hours). This model has been factory-tested and the carburetor precisely adjusted before distribution.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 358.350980
- Product: Craftsman Chain Saw 358.350980
- Product Type: Chain Saw
- Engine: 3.1 cu.in./50cc 2-Cycle gasoline engine
- Bar length: 20 inches
- Carburetor: Included
- Air filter: Included
- Ignition system: Spark plug, ignition module
- Muffler: Includes catalyst
- Fuel tank: Included
- Emissions: Compliant for moderate use (50 hours), intermediate use (125 hours), or extended use (300 hours)
- Fuel type: Requires minimum 87 octane gasoline. Ethanol blends E15, E20, E85 are not approved.
- Chain brake: Must disengage before cutting
- Engine stop: Stop by releasing throttle trigger and moving ON/STOP switch to STOP position
- Engine start: Start by setting choke/fast idle lever to FULL choke, priming bulb 6 times, slowly pulling starter rope 5 times, then moving choke lever to HALF choke and pulling starter rope until engine starts
Warranty
The warranty for the Craftsman Chain Saw 358.350980 is a two-year full warranty from the date of purchase. It covers any defects in material or workmanship. If the product is found to be defective, it will receive free repair or free replacement if repair is not available. To claim the warranty, you can visit the website www.craftsman.com for more details on warranty coverage and how to obtain repair or replacement. However, it is important to note that the warranty does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as the bar, chain, filter, or spark plug. It also does not cover product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair, repairs necessary due to accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to instructions, preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel. The warranty is void if the product is used for commercial services or rented to another person.