Craftsman 358.354870 Owner's Manual page 31

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Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................ 3-4
PREPARATION ................................................................................. 3
1, Wear personal protective gear -- gloves; safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; and eye, hearing, and
head protection.
2_ Check for worn, loose, or damaged parts and repair or replace as necessary
3. Check the chain for sharpness and tension.
4. Keep children, bystanders and pets out of the work area
5 Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance
FUEL AND OIL ................................................................ 7
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored°
2 Use 1 part air-cooled, 2-cycle engine oil to 16 parts regular gasoline
3. Use gasoline not over 2 months old.
4 Mix and store fuel in an approved, marked container.
5 Mix and pour fuel in a weN-ventilated area
6. Move a minimum of 10 feet away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine,
7. Fill the oil tank each time the fuel tank is refueled
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................................... 9
1. Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn without making contact with any object
2., Push saw away from you with your right hand while pulling the starter rope with your left hand.
3 Use no more than 15-18 inches of rope per pull
4 Putt _pe no more than 5-6 times
5 Release the trigger after engine starts allowing engine to idle.
OI:ERATING THE UNIT ......................................................... 11
1, Cut wood only
2 Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cuL
3 Begin cutting with the saw frame up against the log,
4. Cut only at full throttle..
5, Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed
6 Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting.
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 16
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1 Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustment
2 Adjust or have the carburetor adjusted if the chain moves when the engine idles
3 Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened.
4. Clean the air filter frequently and always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation, whichever
is less..
Clean ignition, cooling and exhaust systems at least once for each 25-30 hours of operation.
Take the saw to your SEARS Service Center for full clutch inspection after each 100 hours of operation.
Drain fuel tank in a safe manner after each use
Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children,
WATCH OUT FOR
KICKBACK
THE SAW WHEN
IT NEEDS REPAIR
NEVER USE THE SAW
WHEN TIRED
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WITH BOTH HANDS
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