Operating Your - Craftsman 358.350203 Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR S AW
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the
location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture r ef-
erence.
Chain Adjustment Front Hand Guard
Tool \
(Bar Tool) _ I[_ n
Muffler_/_
Bar Sprocket Bar Oil J _
Hole Fill Cap
Front Handle
_/ Starter Rope
________/,,_ ON/STOP
/ Switch
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter Housing
Throttle
Lock-out
Rear
Handle
Cylinder Cover
Adjusting
Direction
of Chain
Travel
Throttle
Trigger
Chain Brake
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THRO'FI-LE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THRO'Iq-LE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed are set
by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
out fully for cold or for refueled starting.
The choke provides additional fuel to
the engine during cold starting.
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-
signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-
curs. The chain brake activates auto-
matically in the event of kickback. The
chain brake activates manually if the
front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pull-
ing the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
_IWARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
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