Craftsman 358351240 chainsaw

User Manual - Page 11

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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
. Move on/stop switch to the "Stop" position,.
If engine does not stop, pul_btue choke knob out fully_
CHAIN OILER (Fig. 17)
The chain oiler provides continuouslubrication to the
chainand guide bar_Be sure tofill the bar oi]tank when
you fillthe fuel tank (Capacity = !0o4fL oz.),,
Your chain saw will consume approximately one tank of
bar oil for each tank of fuel used
Your saw isequipped with an adjustable oiler. It ispreset
at the factory, to maximum output,.
Adjustment may be necessary for the following cutting
situations:
- less oil is required for soft wood or freshly cut wood.
- maximum oil is required for hardwood or wood which
has been cut for a period of time.
ADJUSTING THE OILER
The adjusting screw is located at the bottom of the saw
on the crankcase next to the bar clamp° It can be
adjusted with the screwdriver end of the bar tool
provided.
. To increase the oil flow, turn the adjusting screw coun-
terclockwise.
Todecrease the flow, turn the adjusting screw clockwise,,
Be sure to readjust the oiler before returning to other
types of cutting which require higher Ievels of lubrication,,
Bar Oil _ /_ Fue! Mix
Front Handle
Oil Adjusting Screw
Figure 17
THROTTLE CONTROL GROUP (Fig. 18 & 19)
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The throttle lockout prevents unintentional actuation of
the throttle trigger.
You must depress the throttle lockout with the palm of
your hand before actuating the throttle trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
- The fast idle lock atlows for faster engine speeds during
starting_
The fast idle lock is engaged by the following steps:
- Grasp the rear handle and depress thethrottle lockout.
- Squeeze thethrottletrigger fully and hold.
- Depress the fast idle lock with your forefinger and holdo
- Release your grip on the throttle trigger and throttle
lockout while continuing to hold the fast idle lock,.
NOTE - Verify the throttle trigger stays in the advanced
position.
= Squeezing the throttle trigger wiU release the fast idle
setting,, If the throttle trigger is squeezed accidentally
during starting, it will be necessary to reset throttle
advance,,
Throttle
Lockout
Throttle Fast Idle
Lock
Trigger
Figure 18
CHOKE (Fig. 19)
The choke provides additional fuel when starting a cold
engine,,
. The choke isactivated by pulling the blue choke knob°
The choke has three positions: off, partial and full,
On/Stop
_;N _._sToP
Choke Positions
OFF PARTIAL FULL
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Figure 19
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger allows for variable control of engine
speed.
The throttletrigger isactuated bytheindexfinger onyour
righthand. (After the throttlelockoutis depressed)
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