Craftsman 358352181 Gasoline Chainsaw

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
"shouldbe referred to your Sears Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amount
ofoil to appear under the'_sawafter en-
gine stops. Do not confuse th_swith a
leaking oil tank.
On/Stop Swifch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functionspropedy by moving
the switchto the "Stop"position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
Fuel Tank- Do not use saw iffuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
Oil Tank- Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS "
Bar Clamp Nut
Chain
Muffler
Cylinder Shield
° Air Filter
Clutch Drum/Sprocket
Handle Screws
Vibration Mounts
Starter Housing
Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Bar Clamp Nuts
Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
linger tight against the bar damp.
Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
_" Ad}u.ng /
Using bar tool, tell chain around guide
bar toensure all linksare in bar groove.
AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn
* Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tipof guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw 1/4turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
* While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clam_ nutswith the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft.lbs.
clamp _ _'_
Nuts
Use the screwdriver end ofthe bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
° If chain does not rotate, itis too tight.
S_ighttyloosen bar clamp nuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 rum counter-
clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
° Ifchain is too loose, itwillsag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR .... _
Conditions Whichrequire guide bar
maintenance:
° Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
* Saw has to be forced through the cut.
, Inadequate supply of oil to barlchain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar willdamage the chain and make
cutting difficult.To maintain guide bar:
* Move On/Stop switch to =Stop."
Remove bar and chain from saw.
, Clean all sawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
RemoveSawdustFrom iJ _,_,
GuideBarGr__
V SprocketHole
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