Operation; Know Your Saw; Chain Tension - Craftsman 358.360180 Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THiS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of the various controls and ad ustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
Chain Front Hand Guard "_
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain Muffler
Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
Throttle Chain
Adjusting Direction
Rear of Travel
Handle
Throttle Choke '}
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts
Brake Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine,
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THROTTLE LOCKOUTmust be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger,
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle
trigger in the starting position. Activate
the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle
lockout and squeezing the throttle trig-
ger. With the throttle trigger squeezed,
press the fast idle lock. Release the
throttle lockout and trigger while holding
the fast idle lock button.
Brake
Sprocket
Hole
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine dur-
ing cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULBcirculatesfuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed
to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
The chain brake activates automatically
in the event of kickback, The chain
brake activates manually if the front
hand guard is pushed forward, The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front
handle as far as possible,
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 15 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section,
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