Check Fuel Mixture Level; Inspect And Clean Unit And Decals; Check Chain Brake; Clean Air Filter - Craftsman 358.360180 Instruction Manual

After e ach use, e nsure O N/STOP
switch ISintheSTOP p osition, then
clean allsawdust from theguide bar
andsprocket hole.
Tomaintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch toSTOP.
• Loosen a nd remove c hain brake
nuts andchain brake. R emove bar
and chain from saw.
• Clean t heoilholes andbargroove
after e ach 5 hours o foperation.
Remove Sawdust From_,,1_
OiIHoles ."
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these
burrs with a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file
to restore square edges and sides.
_ File Rail Edges--_r] r_
end Sides IU I
Square I
Worn Gr_ve Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is
worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,
or when excess heating or burring of
the rails occurs. If replacoment is nec-
essary, use only the guide bar speei_
fled for your saw in the repair parts list
or on the decal located on the chain
Saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
• See FUEUNG ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
BarOil _I
{
Fill Cap_ f
• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un_
der the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged pads. Clean
the unit and decals using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
• See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty a ir filter decreases the life a nd
performance of the engine and inn
creases fuel consumption and harmful
emissions. Always clean your air filter
after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op_
eration, whichever comes first. Clean
more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your
air filter with a new one after every 50
hours of operation, or annually, which-
ever comes first. To clean filter:
I. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder
cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove a_rfilter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy
water. Rinse with clean ccol wateE
Air dry completely before reinstalling.
5. Lightly oil air filter before installing
to improve the efficiency of air filter.
Use 2-cycle engine oil or motor oil
(SAE 30). Squeeze excess oil from
filter.
6. Reinstall air filter.
7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
!inder Gov_r
Air Filter
INSPECT MUFFLERAND SPARKAR-
RESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark aF
resting screen and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af_
fecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
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Spark
f_"!'///_ / Arresting
t
Lr"I>. 1/ Muffler
. screws
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