Craftsman 358.351580 Operator's Manual page 3

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operatewithonehand.Sed-
ousinjuryto the operator, h elpers,or
bystanders may
result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain sa3vonly in.a wail-
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the and of the cut. Doing
so san cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting sew down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-
hind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle tdgger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to =Car-
buretor Adjustments."
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accessodes and
replacement parts as recommended.
Nev_e_r_modifyyour saw.
HANDLE FUEL WIT.[-I CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminme_I sourcasofspsrksor tiame
in areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let sew cool in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
"le, a _e_, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow.all safety rules to help avoid
Idcld0ack and other forces which can
result in sedous injury.
_ _ KickbackPath
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Worldng Area
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar. Contact at the upper
portion of the tiP of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant.The
resultis a lightningfast, reverse reaction
which kicksthe guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickbeckand Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
posite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickbackdrives the saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kJdd:_ck can happen.
With a basis understanding of k_k,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw
chain could hit while cutting.
• Keep saw chain sharp and propedy
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
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