Craftsman 358.356280 Important Manual page 5

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im-
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operate the chain saw only In outdoor areas.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree,
4. Position_8!!parts of your body to the left of cut and
away froth'the saw chain when the engine Is
• running.
5. Cutwood onty.Do notcutmetal,plastics,masonry,non-
woodbuilding mated_lso e tc.Do not useyour sawto pryor
shoveaway limbs,rootsor otherobjects.
6. Ma_stzre.the chain willnot mai_ €_XttactWithar_ ob-
ject while_arting the engine. Ne_rtryto startthe saw
when the guide bar isina-cut or kerr.
7. Use extremecaution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is
under tension so you witl not be struck by the limb or
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
9. Do not put.pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
t..Have all chai_ saw service performed byyour Sears
Service Center .With the exception0fthe itemslistedin
the ma;'t_*enance ._-ct_on of this manual, Forexample,if
improper ta0fs are used to felt'roveor hold the flywheel
when servicing.the clutch, st_'Uctural d amage to the
flywheetcan occur andcause the flywhe!l toburst.
2. _ Keep fuel and oil caps, screws: and fasteners
securely tightened.
3 Keep the_handles dry, Clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture..
4. Make certain the sawchainstops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to
page 19.for.carburetor idle adjustment instructions,
5. Stop fhe saw ff the.chaln strikes aforeign object. In-
spect the unit and repairor replace parts as necessary.
6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
m_t_..,.ten_ncee_ce_ fo,_ca,_bur_or a_t,.st ,m_nts.
-7. Never modify ,your saw in any way, Use onlyattach-
ments suppliedor specifically recommendedby Sears,
8. AlWays replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is Otherwise
removed; ............. :.............................................
Keep the vlbr_ion isolators in good condition.
Periodically i nspect i solators fortea_,dpsor separationof
the rubber p_on fromthe metalmountings. Haveyour
Sears Service Center replace the isolatorsif wornor
damaged,if vibration increasesorifmountsde.top an_ut
ofround orswollen shapefromexposure tO gasoline and/or
oil itis recommended thatall isol_tors bereplaced when
a failure toone occur_
CARRY AND S_RE YOUR SAW SAFELY
.1..Hand carrytheunit with the engine stopped,Ihe muf-
fler away from yourbody, and theguide bar and.c%_into
tlie rearcoveredpreferablyv_h a scabbard.
2. Before transporting in any vehicle orstodng in any
enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely,cover
the bar and chain and properly secure _o avoid
turnover,fuel spillage or damage.
3. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more than
30 days.
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children _nd
away from where fuel vapomcan reach sparks oran
Open flame fromhctwater beaters, furnaces,etc.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE_-Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
chain saws may produce Whtteflnger disease
(Raynaud's phenomenon ). This phenomenon
_edu_-'_ the hatld's ability to fie_| _ i_julate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and clmulation
damage andttssue necrosis.
, An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
engine vibration is recommended for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained b_sis and is
provided on this saw. However, an antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
Whitefinger disease, Continualand regular users
must monitor closely their use of chain saws and
phy_ca_ cop_d_mn.
Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,Section
1910.266(5);2_1 of American National Standard
r
0_1-19"78; a nd relevant state safety codes when
using a chainsaw for logging purposes.
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