TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Page 2
Safety Rules Pages 3 - 8
Oil and Fuel Information Page 9
Starting/Stopping Instructions Pages 10-12
Operation Pages 13 - 14
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 defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug and air filter, which are expendable parts that can
wear out from normal use in less than one year.
If this Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Maintenance and Repair Pages 15 - 21
Troubleshooting Page 22
Specifications Page 23
Repair Parts Page 24
Spanish Pages 27 - 52
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the
states of Califor
nia, Maine, Or
egon and W
ashington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public
Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal combus-
tion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-cov-
ered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, main-
tained in ef
fective working or
der, or the engine be con-
structed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of
fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regula-
tions per
taining to these r
equir
ements. Failur
e to follow
these requirements could subject you to liability or a
fine.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask a Sears or other
qualified service dealer to install the Spark Arrestor Kit.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Operator’s Manual
55cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No. 316.350850
with
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and oper-
ating instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
9096-31B206(2) date(08/06)