To Replace Chain - Craftsman 358.350980 Operator's Manual

4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool _/_/-- File
"'_,,,L/ 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 flat 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 becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback
replacement chain specified 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 replace and
sharpen individual cutters on your chain.
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE CLUTCH
COVER CAN BE REMOVED OR RE-
INSTALLED ON THE CHAIN SAW,
TO DISENGAGE CHAIN BRAKE,
PULL THE FRONT HAND GUARD
BACK TOWARD THE FRONT HAN-
DLE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE
ILLUSTRATION).
Disengaged,
.::' Engaged
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Disengage chain brake.
3. Remove bar nuts.
4. Remove clutch cover.
NOTE: If clutch cover can not be
easily removed from the chain saw,
ensure chain brake is disengaged by
pulling the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible.
5. Remove the old chain.
Clutch Cover
\
Bar
Nuts
6. Turn adjusting screw by hand
counterclockwise to loosen chain
tension.
7. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until
guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
Clutch _'
Drum Bar j
Bolts
Guide Bar
8. Carefully remove the chain from the
package. Hold chain with the drive
links as shown.
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Bar
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
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