Background
The Craftsman Chain Saw 358.356242 is a gasoline-powered chainsaw designed for a variety of cutting tasks. Manufactured by POULAN/WEEDEATER for Sears, this chainsaw is equipped with a 2.5 cubic inch (40cc) engine that is air-cooled and operates on a 2-cycle system. The chainsaw operates with a fuel/oil mix ratio of 40:1, meaning it requires 3.2oz of oil per gallon of gas.
This chain saw features an 18-inch (45.7cm) guide bar and a low profile 3/8" pitch chain with chrome cutters. It has an automatic oiler with a 10.4oz tank, and a solid-state ignition system with an air gap of .010"-.014". Other features include a spark-arresting screen, a Champion CJ-8Y spark plug with a gap of .025" (.65mm), and a temperature-limiting muffler. The chainsaw can reach a maximum RPM of 12,300-13,200. This chainsaw is designed to offer dependability and performance for cutting tasks.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 358.356242
- Product Type: Chain Saw
- Guide Bar: 18" (45.7cm)
- Chain: Low Profile 3/8" Pitch Chrome Cutters
- Displacement: 2.5 Cubic Inches (40cc)
- Engine: 2-cycle/air Cooled
- Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio: 40:1 (3.2oz oil per gallon gas)
- Oiler: Automatic, 10.4oz. Tank
- Ignition: Solid State (Air gap .010"-.014")
- Ignition Timing: Non-Adjustable, Fixed
- Spark Plug Type: Champion CJ-7Y/Autolite 2974
- Spark Plug Gap: .025" (.65mm)
- Muffler: Spark Arresting Screen
- Engine RPM: 12,300-13,200 RPM Maximum
Warranty
The document does mention the warranty of the Craftsman Chain Saw 358.356242. The warranty is a full 1-year warranty on the gas chain saw. It covers any defect in material or workmanship when the chainsaw is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operator's manual. The warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are considered expendable parts and may become worn during normal use. If the chainsaw is used for commercial purposes, the warranty applies for 30 days from the date of purchase. To claim the warranty, the chainsaw needs to be returned to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States. It is important to note that this warranty provides specific legal rights, and there may be additional rights depending on the state.