Craftsman 358.351440 Operator's Manual page 3

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injuryto the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may resultfrom one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
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 stad the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body;guide bar & chain projectingbe-
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
movingwhen the throttletrigger is re-
leased. For correction,refer to =Car-
buretorAdjustments."
• 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.
Never modify your saw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Elirnina_ _ soun_ of s_ks or flan_
in areas where fuel ls 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 saw cool in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dr_
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electdc
motors or switches, fumacas, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other fomes whichcan
result in sedous injury.
_ 10ckback P ath
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Are_
WARNING: Rotational Kickback
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 _e guide bar can
cause the chain to d,g intothe 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-Kickback and PulHn 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-Kickback ddves the saw stndght
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognizethat kic.Id__a_..can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickbeck,
you can reducethe element of surprise
whichcontributes to accidents.
i Never let the movin_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 properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can
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