Craftsman 358.350210 Operator's Manual page 9

For c old w eather starting, start the unit
atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to
warm upbefore squeezing the throttle
trigger.
NOTE: Donot c utmaterial with the
choke/fast idle lever attheFULL
CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: In tile following steps, when
the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to
the full extent, the correct throttle set-
ting for starting is set automatically.
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE
position).
3. Pull starter rope quickly with your
right hand a maximum of 10 times.
Then, proceed to the next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is
trying to start before the 10th pull, stop
pulling and immediately proceed to the
next step.
4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to
the HALF CHOKE position.
5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
6. Allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze
and release throttle trigger to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the HALF CHOKE position.
3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
4. Squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of ex-
cess fuel by following the warm engine
starting procedure listed above, insure
the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many pulls de-
pending on how badly unit is flooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN BRAKE
A
WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the
chain brake is triggered. With a broken
brake band, the chain brake will not stop
the chain. The chain brake must be re-
placed if any part is worn to less than
0.020 inch (0.5 ram) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by your
Sears Service Center. Take your unit to
the place of purchase or to the nearest
Sears Service Center.
• This saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed to stop
the chain if kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually (by
hand) or automatically (by sudden
movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
_
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. Tile engine
must be running when performing this
procedure. This is the only instance
when the saw should be placed on the
ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand and
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