Operation; Know Your Saw - Craftsman 358.350270 Operator's Manual

KNOW Y OUR S AW
READ THIS O PERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit t ofamiliarize yourself with the
location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save t his manual forfuture r ef-
erence.
Bar Tool
Chain
Muffler
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer
Bulb
ThrottIe
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle Choke _ Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
Trigger Knob Bar Clamp Chain
Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle
trigger in the starting position. Activate
the fast idle lock by pressing the
throttle lockout and squeezing the
throttle trigger. With the throttle trigger
squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease the throttle lock-out and trigger
while holding the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke
to provide additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under
the MAINTENANCE section.
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