Craftsman 358.341250 Instruction Manual page 7

KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future ref-
erence
Oiler Actuator/
Bar Oil Cap
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Lockout
Button '-....
Chain Adjustment Screw
Chain
Bar
Trigger Switch
Power Cord
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn
on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch
to operate the unit after lockout btAon
has been pushed in, Release the trig-
ger to turn the unit off.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
The LOCK-OUT BUTTON is a control
feature designed to prevent the motor
from being accidently started, When
the rear handle is gripped in a normal
cutting position, the lockout button can
be pushed in by the thumb, permitting
the index finger to squeeze the trigger,
It is not necessary to maintain pressure
on the lockout button once the trigger
has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR
The OIL CAP is used to access the bar
oil tank and pressed to supply oil to
chain.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension
POWER CORD
The POWER CORD_is used to connect
the saw to an approved extension cord
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation
You should check your CHAIN TEN-
SION frequently° Readjust chain after
every 15 minutes of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS section
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit°
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension cords are available for this
unit at Sears.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
25 ft, 50 fL 100 ft,
Volts (7.67N) (15.24 M) (30.48 M)
16 I6 !4
120
AoW.G.* A,W.G,* A,W.G.*
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in the following illustration._
*American Wile Gauge
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