Craftsman 358.352681 Operator's Manual page 12

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
should be referred to your Sears Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• On!Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
o Fuet Tank - Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oii tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
- Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Fitter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
° Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist The
cha;n shoutd rotate freely
BarTool
Bar Clamp Nuts
° Loosen bar ciamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.
° Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar
Adjusting
/
Screw
Adjusting Screw - t/4 Turn
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
° While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ff-lbs. t
Clamp _ b_.
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
• If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
SIightly loosen bar cTampnuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-
clock'wise_ Retighten bar clamp nuts.
° If chain is too loose, it wilt sag befow
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
duff chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar
maTntenanee:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle
• Saw has to be forced through the cut
° Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened, A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult To maintain guide bar:
• Move OnlStop switch to "Stop."
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean all sawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
Remove SawdustFrom iJ -
GuideBar Grc_,_
V Sprocket Hole
• Using bar tool. roll chain around guide
bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.
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