Craftsman 358.341040 Operator's Manual page 13

• When r ail t op isuneven, use aflat
file torestore square edges and
sides.
._ File Rail Edges_ N r_
and Sides
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Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace the guide bar when the
groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or
cracked, or when excess heating or
burring of the rails occurs. If replace-
ment is necessary, use only the guide
bar specified for your saw in the repair
parts list or on the decal located on the
chain saw.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
• Check bar and chain oil before use
and every 15 minutes while operating
the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
OIL under the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit and labels using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off the unit and labels with a
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
'_ WARNING: Avoid accidental
starting. Always unplug saw from pow-
er source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
_1, WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHECK CHAIN TEN-
SION section.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only
the Low Kickback replacement chain
specified in the list of available re-
placement parts. The chain must com-
ply with kickback requirements of ANS!
Bt 75.1 when tested with this saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Turn the unit upside down on a flat
surface. Straighten out chain, then
lay it on a flat surface.
3 Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting
pin almost as far as it will go to the
rear. Do not remove the adjusting
screw from the unit.
5. Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
Tip of
Bar
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CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTfON OF ROTATION
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