Quick Reference - Sears Craftsman 358.356091 Important Manual

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Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS .................................. .. ......... 3-5
PREPARATION 3-5
1. Wear personal protective gear -, gloves; safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; and eye,
hearing and head protection•
2. Check for worn, loose; missing or damaged pads and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Check the chain for sharpness and tension.
4. Keep children,bystanders and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) awayfrom the w0rkarea.
5. plan your sawing operation carefully in advance. -.
AND OIL 9 lo FUEL
1. Eliminate all sources of sl_arks or flame where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored,
2. Use 16 parts regular, unleaded gasoline to 1 part air-cooled, 2-cycle engine oil.
3. Use gasoline not over 2 months old.
4. Mix and pour fuel in an approved, marked containerand in an outdoor area. _
5• Move a minimum of 10feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
6. Fill "" " _" ,,.,e O_1 ta..._ each time the fuel tank is refueled.
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................ 11
1. Set saw on flat ground with the saw chain free to turn without making contact with any object.
2. Hold front handlebar with left hand and place right foot through rear handle to stabilize saw.
3, Use less than the full extent of the rope per pull.
4. Release the throttle detent button afterengine starts, allowing engine to idle.
• OPERATING THE SAW ......................................................... 14
1. Cut wood on!y.
2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle before entering the cut.
3. Begin cutting with the spur up against the logo
4. Cut only at full throttle.
5. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed•
6. Stop the'engine before setting the saw down after cutting.
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 18
1. Adjust or have the carburetor adjusted if the chain moves when the engine idles.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustment, r
3. Check the guide bar for wear each time the chain is sharpened.
4. Clean the ai_ filter frequently and always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation,
whichever is less.
5. Clean spark arrestor at least once for each 25-30 hours of operation•
6, Take the-saw to your Sears Service Center for full clutch inspection after each 100 hours
of operation.
7. Drain fuel tank in a safe manner before storing the unit for 30 or more days.
8. Store saw in a dry place out of the reach of children.
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WATCH OUT FOR
KICKBACK
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NOT USE
THE SAW WHEN
•IT NEED_EPAIR
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NEVER USE THE SAW
WHEN TIRED J
USE A FIRM GRIP
WITH BOTH HANDS
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