Craftsman 358.350600 Instruction Manual page 7

KNOW
YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
erence.
Chain
Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard Front Handle
(Bar Tool) _ r_ __._€/ Starter Rope
I/I
Switch
Chain Muffler J"l_ __'_ Primer
Bulb
Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder/Cover
Throttle ;/-_ _'] _,_} Chain
Lockout _ /--.__ /J ..... \ _, ! 4 - / Direction
Hear L _ f_A_l;l_o/ _ .... ' _._ i'_;i,: J of Travel
Handle _ .%. /_ ] _u,_vv
L..._/--_'_ ............. ,.,_=_._
Throttle Ch0ke/ Chain Chain Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar _ Bar
Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher Sprocket
Lever
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THRO7-FLE LOCKOUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out
fully for cold or refueled starting. The
choke provides additional fuel to the
engine during cold starting.
Hole
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-
signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-
curs. The chain brake activates auto-
matically in the event of kickback. The
chain brake activates manually if the
front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pull-
ing the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 15 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
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