Using Your Saw; A, Control Devices; Pre-Operation Checks; Starting And Stopping The Saw - Craftsman 358.34160 Operator's Manual

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USING YOUR SAW
A. CONTROL DEVICES
Understanding the control devices on your saw is
an Important part of learning how to properly and
safely operate the unit. Figure 16.
OIL
FRONT HANDLE ACTIVATOR LOCKJOUT
OIL REAR
LEVEL HANDLE
INDICATOR
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The Trigger Switch startsor stopsthe motorand is
located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is
designed to be used with the LockoutButton.
The Lockout Button is a controlfeaturedesignedto
prevent the motor from being accidently started.
When the rear handle isgripped in a normalcutting
position,the LockoutButtoncan bepushed in bythe
thumb permitting the index finger to squeeze the
Trigger.It is not necessary to maintain pressure on
the Lockout button once the Trigger has been
engaged.
The Front and Rear handles are the supportswhich
allowyou to gripthe saw inthe normalcutting position.
Yourgriponthe handles,ismost important b ecausepro-
pergripgivesyou maximum ability tocontrol t hesawfor
safe operation.See Figure3 for propergrip.
B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before operating your unit always:
1. ,-Check over safety rules and precautions in
this manual. Make certain you completely
understand and follow each one.
2. ,--'Checkpersonal protective gear. Alwaysuseeye,
hearing, and head protection devices;safetyfootwe_
protectivegloves,and snug tiffingclothing.
3. ,.- Checkthe workama. Keep children,bystanders,
and animals a safe distanceaway from the work area
when startingor operatingthe saw -- a minimum of
30 feet.
4. ,,,,Check weather conditions. Do not use your
• saw in bad weather,such as strongwind, electrical
storms,rain, snow,etc., orat night.
5, .,,-Check the unit for loose bolts, nuts or fit-
tings. Tighten, repair, or replace parts as
necessary.
6. _ Check tool cord and extension cord. In-
spect all wire insulationwith care. Do not operate
with cracked or deteriorated insulation.Take the
saw to your Sears Service Center for all electrical
repairs
7. ,.,Check the saw chain. The chain Should be
sharp and at the correct tension.
8. ,.-Check the oil tank. The tank should be.filled
each time the saw is used.
9. ,.-Check the handles. Handles should be dry
and free of oil.
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C. STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
1.Connect the saw to a proper electric power
source.
2. Start the saw by pushing the Lockout Button
with your right thumb and squeezing the Trig-
ger Switch with your right index finger.
NOTE It is not necessary to continue pressing
the Lockout Button once the Trigger Switch
can be operated,
3. Stop the saw by releasing the Trigger Switch.
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4. Unplug the connection to the power source.
ICAUTION---_. Danmge to the trigger switch can
occur tf the switch is turned on and off while the
saw Is cuffing. Operate the trigger with firm and
decisive action. The saw must be running at ful!
speed before _rtlng the cut and turned off only
after leaving the matedsi to avoid damage.
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