Background
The Craftsman Chain Saw 358.351901 is a gasoline-powered tool manufactured by Poulan/Weedeater for Sears. It has a 2.6 cubic inch/42cc 2-cycle engine and comes with an 18-inch bar. The chain saw is equipped with various controls and adjustments including a front hand guard, starter rope, chain, muffler, ON/STOP switch, choke/fast idle lever, bar, bar oil fill cap, sprocket hole, starter housing, throttle lockout, rear handle, fuel mix fill cap, cylinder cover, chain brake, primer bulb, throttle trigger, clutch cover, and knob.
The chain saw is primarily used for cutting and trimming trees and large branches. It operates by rotating a chain around a metal guide bar; the chain has teeth that quickly slice through wood. In addition to tree maintenance, this chain saw can also be used in construction for tasks such as cutting beams or boards to size.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 358.351901
- Product Type: Chain Saw
- Engine Type: 2-Cycle Gasoline
- Bar Length: 18 in.
- Cooling System: Air intake on the starter, air guide plate, fins on the flywheel, cooling fins on the cylinder, cylinder cover
- Ignition Switch: On/Stop Switch
- Fuel Requirements: Minimum 87 octane clean gasoline
- Chain Brake: Front hand guard moved back toward the front handle
- Starting Position: On the ground with chain free to turn without contacting any object
- Air Filter: Cleanable with hot soapy water
- Muffler: Equipped with spark arresting screen
- Carburetor: Factory tested and precisely adjusted
- Certification: Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.1-2000)
Warranty
The warranty for the Craftsman Chain Saw 358.351901 is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in material or workmanship. If the product fails due to such a defect within the warranty period, it can be returned to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible. However, it is important to note that this warranty applies for only 90 days from the purchase date if the product is used for commercial or rental purposes. The warranty specifically covers defects in material and workmanship, and Sears will not pay for expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as bars, chains, filters, or spark plugs. Additionally, repairs necessary due to accident, failure to operate or maintain the product according to instructions, or improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel are not covered under the warranty. To claim the warranty, simply return the product to any authorized Sears or Craftsman outlet in the United States.