Craftsman 358.352181 Operator's Manual page 18

TROUBLE SHOOTING C HART-Continued
TROUBLE
Chain moves
at idte speed.
Chain does
not move
when engine
is accelerated.
Chain clatters
or cutsroughly.
Chain stops
within the cut.
Chain cuts at
an angle.
CAUSE
• Idle speed requires
adjustment.
• Clutch requires repair.
• Chain tension too
tight.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
, Guide bar rails
pinched.
• Clutch slipping.
• Chain tension incorrect.
• Cutters damaged.
• Chain worn.
• Cutters dull, impropedy
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
• Sprocket worn.
• Chain installed
backwards.
• Chain cutter topsnot
j filed fiat.
• Guide bar burred or
bent; roils uneven.
• Clutch slipping
;""Cutters damaged on
one side,
° Chain dull on one side,
• Guide bar bent or worn.
REMEDY
• See "Carbureto/Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Chain Tension."
• Soot"Carburetor Adjustments."
• Rep&ir or replace.
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Chain Tension."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Resharpen or replace chain.
• See =Sharpening Chain."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Install chain in right direction.
• See "Sharpening Chain."
° Repair or replace guide bar.
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Sharpe'ni'ng Chain."
• See =Sharpening Chain."
• Replace guide bar.
Ifsituations occurwhichare not coveredinthis manual, usecare and good
judgement.If you need assistance,contact Sears Serviceor theCUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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