Craftsman 358.350380 Instruction Manual page 3

2.6 cu.in./42cc 2-cycle 18 in. bar gasoline chain saw
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OPERATE
YOUR S AW SAFELY
• Donot o perate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury t othe operator,
helpers, or
bystanders
may result from one-
handed operation.
Achain s aw isin-
tended for t wo-handed
use.
• Operate the chain s aw only inawell-
ventilated
outdoor area.
• Donot o perate saw from aladder or
inatree.
• Make s ure the chain w ill n ot m ake
contact with any object while starting
the
engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw
down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped.
Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar & chain project-
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, chain brake, or other parts im-
mediately if they become damaged,
broken, or are otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
SAW
IN
GOOD
WORKING
ORDER
• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified service dealer
except the items listed in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released.
For correction,
refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners
securely
tightened.
• Nonconforming
replacement
compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use only Craftsman acces-
sories and replacement
parts as rec-
ommended.
Never modify your saw.
• Maintain
chain saw with care.
• Keep unit sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
• Follow instructions
for lubricating
and
changing
accessories.
• Check for damaged parts. Before fur-
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in the instruction manual.
• When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.
• When storing saw, use a scabbard
or
carrying case.
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating
the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame in areas where fuel is mixed or
poured.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved,
marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool
in a non-combustible
area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly
remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilated
space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks
or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.
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Kickback Path
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Avoid Obstructions
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Clear The Working Area

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