Quick Reference Page - Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual

QUICK REFERENCE PAGE
Read and follow all Warnings and Safety lnstructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 3, 4 &s
PREPARATION .............................................. ................. 4
1. Wear pers_na_ pr_tec_ve gear_gfoves; safe_yf_twear; snug _tting c_thing;and eye_ headngand
head protection.
2. Check saw for worn, ioose missing or damaged parts and repair or replace if necessary.
3. Check the chain for sharpness and tension.
4. Keep chi{dmn,bystanders and anima/sa minimumof30 feet away from theworkare_.
5. Plan yoursawing operation carefully in advance.
FUEL AND OIL ............................................................. 9&1o
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame where fuel fs mixed, poured, or stored.
2. Use16 part..s r egutar, unleadedgasol{ne to l partair.cooled, 2-cycleen_ne oil.
3. Use gasoline not over 2 months old.
4. Mix and pour fuel in an approved,marked o0ntsinerand in an outdoorarea.
5. Move a minimum of 10 feet away from fuel and fueling site beforestarting engine.
6, Fillthe oiltank each timethe fueltank isrefueled.
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................................... it
1; Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn without making contact with any object.
2. Push saw away from you with your right hand while pulling the starter rope with your left hand.
3. Use tess than the rub extent of the starter rope per pull.
4. Pull rope no more than 5-6 times.
5. Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine to idle.
OPERATING THE SAW ......................................................... 11
1. Cut wood only.
2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cut,
3. Begin cutting with the saw frame up against the tog.
4. Cut only at full throttle,
5. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed.
6. Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting.
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 18
1. Adjust or have the carburetor adjusted if the chain moves when the engine idles.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.
3. Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened.
4. Clean the air filter frequently and always after i0 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation,
whichever is less.
5. Orain fuel tank in a safe manner beforestoringthe unit for 3Oor more days.
6, Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children.
WATCH OUT FOR ,
.... !CK BAcK ,
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NOT USE
THE SAW WHEN
IT NEEDS REPAIR
NEVER USE THE SAW
WHEN TIRED
USE A FIRM GRIP
WITH BOTH HANDS
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