Craftsman 358.34160 Operator's Manual page 5

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled.
2. Do not use the saw if the trigger switch does not
turn the unit on and off properly. Repairstothe trig-
ger switch must be made by your Sears Service
Center.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut
when the motor is running.
5. Cut wood only. Do notcut metal, plastics,masonry,
non.vKx_ building materials, e tc. Do notuseyoursaw
topryor shoveawaylimbs,rootsor otherobjects.
6. Make sure the chain will not make contact with
any object before starting the motor. Never try to
start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.
7. Use extreme Caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slender materialcan catch the
saw chain and be whipped tov;ardyou or pul!youoff
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cuttinga limb that is
under tension to avoid being struck bythe limb or saw
when "the tension in the wood fibers is released.
9. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light
pressure only. Pressure on the saw at the end of a
cut could cause loss of control when the Cut is
completed.
Avoid body contact with the chain anytime the
saw is plugged into a power source. The chain will
continue to move for a shorttime afterthe trigger is
released.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do notexposethe saw
to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or explosive
locations.
Unplug the power connection when the saw is not
in use.
10.
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MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER
I. Unplug the saw before servicing or changing
accessories.
2. Have all chainsawservice,(other than theservice
described in the maintenance section of this
manual) performed byyour Sears Service Center.
3, Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly
lubricated.
4. Keep oii cap, screws and fasteners tight.
5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
6. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Check for alignment, binding,breakage,and mount-
ingof moving partsand anyotherconditionthat may
affectthe operationof the unit.Check guardsand all
other pads to see if each willoperate properly and
perform its intendedfunction. Any part that is dam-
aged should be properly repaired or replaced by
using the instructionsin this manual or by seeing
your Sears Service Center.
7 Be certain the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger switch is released.
8. Make certain that alrhand tools are removed from
the saw before connecting the saw to the power
source.
9. Never modify your sawin any way.Use onlyattach.=
ments supplied or specificallyrecommended by the
manufacturer.
Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken or otherwise
removed.
CARRY AND SI"ORE
YOUR SAW SAFELY
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3.
Never carry yoursaw while climbing. Both hands
are needed for safe climbing,
Carry the unit unplugged, by the front handle,
finger off tWetrigger switch, and with the guide
bar and chain to the rear.
4.
5.
Carry the saw with guide bar and chain covered
by the scabbard.
Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in
any enclosure, allow yoursaw to cool completely,
cover the bar and chainand propedysecure to avoid
turnover or damage.
Drain oil tank before storing your saw for 30 or
more days.
6. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children.
NOTE
Exposuretovibrations throughprolonged use of this tool may produce Whitefingerdisease (Raynaud's phenomenon)
This phenomenon reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce engine vibration is recommended for those using power tools on a
regular or sustained basis. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of Whitefinger disease,
Continual and regular users must monitor closely theii- use of power tools and physical condition.
THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
Notice:
Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,Section 1910.266(5); 2.5.1 ofAmerican NationalStandard Safety Require-
ments for Pulpwood Logging, ANSI 03.1-t978; and relevant state safety codes when using a chain saw for logging
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purposes.