Craftsman 358.350820 Instruction Manual page 7

Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Hand Guard
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
erence.
Front Handle
_ Starter Rope
Chain Muffler
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Pastldle
Lever
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Starter Housing Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Chain
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle
Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTi-LE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THRO]q-LE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to
the full extent for cold starting or after
refueling. The choke provides additional
fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
Guide Bar
Catcher
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed
to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The
chain brake activates automatically in
the event of kickback. The chain brake
activates manually if the front hand
guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under
the MAINTENANCE section.
,_WARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
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