Operating Instructions; Before Starting; Fuel And Oil; A Word About Chain Oiling - Sears Craftsman 358.352320 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Starting
O Check the chain tension Is the chain sharp?
O Are the handles clean of gas and oil?
O Did you fill the fuel AND oil tanks?
FUEL and OIL
Fuel Mix: 16 parts gasoline to 1 part oil (1/2 pint oil to one
gallon gasoline) Use air cooled two cycle engine oii for fuel
mix
CAUTION:
When preparing fuel mixture, mix only the amount needed for
the job you are to do.. Do not use fuet mixture that has been
stored tonger than two (2) months. Fuel mixture stored longer
than this will cause hard starting and poor performance of
your saw If fuel mix has been stored in your saw longer than
this time it should also be removed and filIed with a fresh
mixture before using
Chain Oil: For cold weather operation, above 30 ° F, use
straight Craftsman Bar and Chain Lubricant 30 ° F to 0 ° F,
use 5% diesel fuel #:1 or kerosene and 95% Lubricant; below
0 ° F, use 10% diesel fuel if' I or kelosene and 90% Lubricant
If Bar and Chain Lubricant is not diluted adequately, ti_e oil
system of the chain saw will not pump enough oil for adequate
lubrication of Bar and Chain
A WORD ABOUT CHAIN OILING
I Fill the oil lank each time you fill the fuel tank Lack of
oit on the chain will quickly ruin the bar and chain
2 You wilt use at least 1/3 tank of oil for each tank of gas If
you use less, check for a plugged oil hole in the guide bar
4. Hold the starter handle in your left hand.
5, Push the saw away from you while pulling the starter
quickly
HOLD THE SAW FIRMLY Do not let the starter snap
back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly
6 After a few puIls, the engine will fire
7 Return the choke to its original position
8, Pull until the engine starts, Allow 8 to 10 pulls for a new
unit or one which has been stored for time,
The chain must not move when the engine idles., See main-
tenance section
9. If engine does not fire after 5to 6pulls, it may be flooded
Push choke off (clockwise) and pull starter several times
while holding trigger at wide open throttle If saw has run
out of fuel 8 to 10 puns with choke on may be required
to restart engine When restarting a hot engine, or one
which has just been refueled, you may have to choke the
engine for one or two pulls
10 To stop engine, move switch back to "stop" position The
engine may also be stopped by pushing the choke lever to
the right (counter clockwise)
Use clean oil Do not let sawdust or dirt into the oi! tank
Clean the oil cap and the area around it before removing,
A little oil will pump out after the engine stops Oil on
the_oar and chain will drip off after use Let the saw
stand and cool off Wipe the bottom clean before storing
STARTING
Move bystanders and obstructions well out of reach! Release
the trigger after the engine starts
1 Move ignition switch forward to "start"
2 Push choke lever "on" (to right)
3 Hold the rear handle in your right hand and squeeze the
trigger
CUTTING TIPS
_' Read the safety tips in the front of this manual. Always
keep your chain sharp,
Plan
Ahead
Check The Wind - If it is strong enough to move the top of
the tree, DONT CUT! Come back another day!
Check The Lean-Tie a weight to a piece of string about 3 feet
long. Hang the weight in your line o_ sight The string is a
good vertical line to help you iudge the lean of the tree
The tree witl try to fall the way it is leaning.
Check The Weight Distribution - A tree is heavier on the side
with the most limbs. It will try to fall on its heavy side
Trim a few limbs to "balance" the tree
Clear The Work Area - You need a clean area all around the
tree for good footing Get everything out of the area where
the tree will fall People, pets, cars, etc
Find a Retreat Path - Know which way you are going when
the tree starts to fall Make sure it is clear.
Push the saw away from you while pulling the starter quickly
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Direction of Fall'
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