Chain Replacement - Craftsman 358.350990 Operator's Manual

• File on the forward stroke only.
Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting
edge.
• Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
• File enough to remove any dam-
age to cutting edges (side plate
and top plate of cutter).
All Cutters Remove Damage
Same Length _
_ Top Plate t'_; 0"2-]
"_ "_ "" S de P ate
• File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as shown.
85° //_",\ 60°
,_.
30*' -
Hook Angle
'_ 0.025 inch
: (0.65 mm)
_RRounded
Right Corner
Too Much Hook Angle Squared Off
Corner
Wrong
_WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufac-
turer's specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will
increase the chance of kickback which
can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool _--/_z File
_._ Depth Gauge
• Place gauge tool on cutter.
• If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level
to the top of the depth gauge tool.
• Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a fiat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
call our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw and adjust the chain tension as
required. See CHAIN TENSION section.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only the
Low-Kickback replacement chain spe-
cified in the repair parts list.
The correct replacement bar and chain
is also specified on a decal located on
the chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Loosen and remove bar knob com-
pletely by lifting lever and turning
counterclockwise.
3,
LOOSEN
Loosen chain tension by turning
adjusting wheel (upward direction).
Remove clutch cover.
Clutch Cover
Bar
Knob
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