Craftsman 358.341010 Operator's Manual page 15

Prepare your u nit f orstorage atthe end EXTERNAL SURFACES
ofthe season orifitwill n ot b eused f or
30days o rmore.
WARNING:
• Allow the motor tocool, then secure
the unit b efore storing ortransporting.
• Store c hain s aw and
extension cord
in a well ventilated area
• Store chain saw with all guards in
place and position chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store chain saw unplugged, well out
of the reach of children.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly
before storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
To prevent chain oil seepage during
storage, store the saw as follows:
• upside down if stored on a shelf, or
• hung on a hook or nail through the
hole in the bar
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Chain does not • Chain tension too tight. • See "Chain Tension."
move when • Guide bar rails • Repair or replace.
trigger switch pinched.
is engaged. • Trigger Switch failure. • Contact Sears Service.
• Circuit breaker • Reset circuit breaker/
tripped/fuse blown, replace fuse.
Chain clatters •
or cuts •
roughly. •
Chain stops •
within the cut.
Oil inadequate •
for bar and •
chain •
lubrication.
Chain cuts at •
an angle.
Chain tension incorrect.
Cutters damaged.
Chain worn.
Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
Sprocket worn.
Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Oil tank empty.
Oil outlet clogged.
Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
Cutters damaged on
one side.
Chain dull on one side.
Guide bar bent or worn.
• See"Chain Tension."
• Resharpen or replace chain.
• Resharpen or replace chain.
• See "Chain Sharpening"
instructions.
• Contact Sears Service.
• See the chain sharpening
instructions.
• Repair or replace guide
bar.
• Fill oil tank.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Remove bar and clean.
• See"Sharpening Chain."
• See"Sharpening Chain."
• Replace guide bar.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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