Craftsman 358.381700-16 in. Bar Operator's Manual page 20

4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level
to the top of the depth gauge tool.
S 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:
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
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only the
Low-Kickback replacement chain spe-
cified 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 re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move
ON/STOP
position.
2. Loosen and remove the bar nuts
and the clutch cover from the saw.
3. Remove the old chain.
File
Depth Gauge
Wear protective
section.
switch to the
STOP
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
4. An adjusting pin and screw is used
to adjust the tension of the chain. It
is very important when assembling
the bar, that the pin located on the
adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. Turning the screw will move
the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before
you begin mounting the bar onto the
saw. See following illustration.
Adjustment located on clutch cover
5. Turn the adjusting screw by hand
counterclockwise until the adjust-
ing pin just touches the stop. This
should allow the pin to be near the
correct position.
6. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until
guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
Bar bolts
7. Carefully remove the chain from the
package. Hold chain with the drive
links as shown.
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Inside
view of
clutch
cover
Guide bar