Safety; General Tips - Sears Craftsman 358.352320 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
DON'T
O Don't use the saw when you are tired
O Don't start cutting until you have a clear work area
secure footing, and a planned retreat from a falling
tree
O Don't use a saw that is damaged or poorly adjusted
O Don't touch a moving chain
O Don't use the saw in an enclosed area
O Wear safe footwear, snug-fitting clothing, and eye, hear-
ing. and head protection
O Be careful handling fuel
C) Hold the saw firmly with both hands
O Carry the saw with the engine stopped the bar and
chain to the rear, and the muffler away from you
O Shut off the engine before setting it down
O Keep the handles free of o1] and fuel
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DO NOT USE
WATCH FOR THE SAW WHEN
KICKBACK IT NEEDS REPAI R
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O Keep others out of the work area when the saw is
running
BE CAREFUL
O Don't climb in a tree with a saw - it is very dangerous
Get professional hetp.
O Be careful cutting small branches and bushes -smail
limbs may catch the chain and be whipped toward you
[] LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK
O When the moving chain at the nose of the bar touches
an object, the bar and chain can be thrown upward
with consldelabte force. This is KICKBACK!
O Hold the saw firmly with both hands
O Don't overreach
O Don't let the nose of the bar contact a log.. branch, etc,
O Cut only at high engine speeds
O Don't reach above shoulder height to cut - the chain is
too close to your face in this position
O Keep your chain sharp
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NEVER USE THE SAW
WHEN TIRED
USE BOTH HANDS
WHEN OPERATING
GENERAL TIPS
Safety First
Dress Safely - Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts.
It's A One Man Job - Keep others out of the work area when the
engine is running
LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK - Don't let the tip of the bar
touch anything while the engine is running.
Take care of your saw
Keep the Chain Out of the Dirt -- Even a small amount of dirt
on the log will dull the chain quickly
Keep the Chain Sharp - A dull chain is unsafe and will cause
excessive wear to other parts
Don't Force the Saw Out of a ,Jam - Use a wedge, an axe, a
crowbar, or another saw, but don't force it out
What is good performance?
Wood Chips Tell You A Lot - The chips should , e about the
size of the chain teeth. If they are small and powd • Hke, your
chain is dull. Get it Sharpened!
Don't Press Hard - Light pressure is enough Heavy pr, sure can
cause unsafe conditions Check for a dull chain or _ rn bar
(See Guide Bar Maintenance and Chain Sharpening).
Cut Only At High Speeds - Keep the throttle wide open when
cutting Don't run the engine at high speed when not cuttingl
It Should Cut Smoothly - if the engine stalls or bogs with light
pressure, check the carburetor setting and the air filter
Performance and Safety - Keep your saw running well and your
work wiH be easier and safer
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For' 90 days from date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or work-
rnanship in this gasoline chain saw at no charge,
If the chain saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty applies for
only 30 days from the date of purchase,
Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Seats store or Service Center
throughout the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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