Craftsman 358.362181 Operator's Manual page 18

TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Check chain for proper tension.
Adjust chain tension if necessary.
See CHAIN TENSION section.
3. Sharpen cutters.
• To sharpen the cutters, position
the file holder level (90 °) so that
it rests on the top edges of the
cutter and depth gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left
and right hand cutters.
File Holder
Cutter
Depth Gauge
• Align the 30 ° file holder marks
parallel with the bar and to the
center of the chain.
_ Cutter ,
File Holder Line
• Sharpen cutters on one side of
the chain first. File from the inside
of each cutter to the outside.
Then, turn the chain saw around
and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain.
• File on the forward stroke only.
Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting
edge.
• Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
• File enough to remove any dam-
age to cutting edges (side plate
and top plate of cutter).
All Cutters Remove Damage
Same Length / \.
T-
Top"P,ate
-4 "-J ",4 I Side Plate
File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as shown.
Hook Angle
0.025 inch
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Right Corner
Too Much Hook Angle Squared Off
Corner
Wrong
_WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufac-
turer's specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will
increase the chance of kickback which
can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool _/__ File
_,,__- Depth Gauge
• Place gauge tool on cutter.
• If the depth gauge is higher than
the deNh gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
• Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
call our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
'_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-
tion. Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only the
Low-Kickback replacement chain spe-
cified in the repair parts list. The cor-
rect replacement bar and chain is also
specified on a decal located on the
chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
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