Craftsman 358.341180 Operator's Manual page 13

CHECK
FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after
motor stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeez-
ing and holding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
• Oil Tank - Discontinue use of chain
saw if oil tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
• Power Cord - Discontinue use if
chain saw power cord shows signs
of damage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Knob
• Chain
• Housing Screws
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially
true during the first few times you use
your saw. Always check chain tension
each time you use your saw.
1. Unplug unit from the power source.
2. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should ro-
tate freely.
3. Lift lever on bar knob and turn
counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen
bar clamp.
4. Turn adjusting wheel (downward
direction) to tension chain until
chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail. Lift tip of guide bar
while adjusting tension.
Tighten _ Loosen
chain _c_ j_
5. Using screwdriver, move chain
around guide bar to ensure all links
are in bar groove.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar knob securely (clockwise).
Hand tighten only!
7. Push lever on bar knob down to re-
turn lever to closed/locked position.
A_,WARNING: Failure to push lever
on bar knob down to closed/locked
position could result in serious person-
al injury or damage to your chain saw.
8. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar.
9. If chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Loosen bar knob 1 turn
(counterclockwise); then, loosen
chain by turning the adjusting
1
wheel /4 turn (upward direction).
Retighten bar knob.
10. If chain is too loose, it will sag be-
low the guide bar. DO NOT operate
the saw if the chain is loose.
_b WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could
jump offthe guide bar and result in se-
rious injury.
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