Preoperation Checks - Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual

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E. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
• The guide bar and cutting chain require con-
stant lubrication in order to remain in
operating condition. Lubrication is provided
by the automatic oiler system when the oil
tank is kept fitled.
-- Lack of lubricant will quickly ruin the bar and
chain.
--Too little lubricant will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or
discoloration ofthe guide be#mi!_
• Use Sears Bar and Chain Lubricant (#71-36554--
I qt. or 71-36556 -- 1 gal.) or clean SAE 30W oil.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making
it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount of Diesel Fuel #1 or
Kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flow-
ing for the oil system to pump enoughoil for ad-
equate lubrication.
1. USE THE FOLLOWING:
30°F or above--Lubricant--undiluted.
• 30°F- 0°F --95% Lubricant to
5% Diesel Fuel #1
or Kerosene.
Below OOF _90% Lubricant to
10% Diesel Fuel #1
or Kerosene.
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2. HOW TO FILL THE OIL TANK
a. Turn saw on its side with oil cap up. Figure
13.
b. Loosen cap slowly; wait for pressure in the
tank to be released before removing the
cap.
c. Fill the oil tank.
d. Reptace the oil cap securely.
3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a. Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel
tank to ensure there will be sufficient oil for
the chain whenever you start and run the
saw.
b. It is normal for a small amount of oil to ap-
pear under the saw after the engine stops
due to oft draining from the bar and chain,
CAP
Figure 13
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USING YOUR SAW
A. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Each time before operating your saw, always:
1. ,,-Check over safety rules and precautions in
this manual. Make certain YOu completely/
understand and can apply each one.
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6. ,_Check the fuel tank and oil tank. Both tanks
shoutd be filled.
2. ,f Check personal protective gear. Atways useeye,
hearing,and headprotection devices;safety footwear;,
protecEvegloves;and snug-fitting clothing.._
3. ,,-Checkthe saw for loose bolts, nuts, or fitUngs.
Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary.Too_s
requiredare listedin the '_.ssembly"
4. _,,Check the air filter. Cleanthe filter, i f dirty,before
startingthe engine. For ioca_on, see the '_'r Filter"
section.
5, ,,-Check the saw chain. The chain should be
sharp and at the correct tension.
7. ,--Check the handles. Handles should be dry
and free of fuel mixture and oil.
8. _.-Check weather conditions. Do not use your
saw at night or during bad conditions such
as strong wind, rain, snow, etc.
9. ,_Check the work area. Keep Children,
bystanders, and animats a safe distance away
from the work area when starting or operating
the saw -- a minimum of30 feet.
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