Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Check Chain Tension - Craftsman 358.350480 Instruction Manual

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except for carburetor adjustments.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill in dates as you complete Before
regular service Use
Check for damaged/worn parts i _,.
Check for loose fasteners/parts _"
Check chain tension _"
Check chain sharpness _"
Check guide bar _"
Check fuel mixture level _"
Check guide bar and chain oil _ _"
Lubricate bar sprocket hole
Inspect and clean unit & decals
Check chain brake
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen i
Replace spark plug and fuel filter i
Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
:;After Every Every Yearly i Service
Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Dates
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide
bar and chain for wear. A new spark
plug and air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps
your engine run better and last long-
er.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Chain Brake Nuts
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Chain tension is very important.
Chains stretch during use. This is es-
pecially true during the first few times
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