Check Chain Tension - Craftsman 358.360260 Instruction Manual

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chain for wea£ A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine
run better and last longer.
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 ifoil 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
you use your saw, Always check
chain tension each time you use and
refuel your saw.
1. Use the screwdriver end of the
chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to
move chain around guide bar to
ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Guide
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_"-/_ / Chain Adjustment
Chain Brake Adjusting Tool
Nuts Screw (Bar Tool)
2. Loosen chain brake nuts until they
are finger tight against the chain
brake.
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise un-
til chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail
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4. Using bar tool, rcll chain around
guide barto ensure all links are in
bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag, Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw until sag does
not exist,
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
chain brake nuts securely with the
bar tool.
Chain Brake
o Nuts
7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Slightly loosen chain brake
nuts and loosen chain by turning
the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise. Retighten chain brake nuts.
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-
low the guide bar. DO NOT operate
the saw if the chain is loose.
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aWARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could
jump off the guide bar and result in se-
rious injury,
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly, See CHAIN SHARP-
ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-
MENTS section,
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply ofoil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
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