Check Chain Tension; Chain Sharpening - Craftsman 358.352181 Operator's Manual

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
"shouldbe referred to your Sears Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a sma}l amount
of oil to appear under the'_sawafter en-
gine stops. Do not confuse th_swith a
leaking oil tank.
• On/Stop Swifch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions propedy by moving
the switch to the "Stop"position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank- Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank- Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS "
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
° Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Bar Clamp Nuts
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
linger tight against the bar damp.
• Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
_" Ad}u.ng /
• Using bar tool, tell chain around guide
bar to ensure all linksare in bar groove.
Adjusting Screw- 1/4 Turn
* Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
* While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clam_ nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft.lbs.
clamp _ _'_
Nuts
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
° If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
S_ighttyloosen bar clamp nuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 rum counter-
clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
° If chain is too loose, it will sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR .... • _
Conditions Which require guide bar
maintenance:
° Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
* Saw has to be forced through the cut.
, Inadequate supply of oil to barlchain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult. To maintain guide bar:
* Move On/Stop switch to =Stop."
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
, Clean all sawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
Remove SawdustFrom iJ _,_,
GuideBarGr__
V SprocketHole
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