Craftsman 360.352001 Operator's Manual page 10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FIGURE 22
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m <c
X
3hack for Io_;e fasteners & parts
X
3hack for_d.amaged or worn pads
3beck chaJ_tansion X
X
3heck chain sharpness
Flefillbar and chain o_1 EX !
X
inspectbar
_lean engine cooling fins X
X
"lean air filler & I_re-filter
Replace spark plug X
Clean fuel filter X
inspect muffler ',_ X
X
Clean spark arrestor
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS & PARTS
Check all fasteneR, includingnuts, bolts, screwsand
Clamps, to insure that they are tight and secure. If not,
make all necessary adjustments priorto using chain
saw.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged or wom parts shouldbe
refen"ed to your Sear Service Center
• On-Off Switch - Check functionof the switch by
runningthe saw then tuming the switchto the "off"
position.The engine should stop; then turnto the
"on" positionand restad.
• Fuel Tank & Oil Tank - Do not usa the saw if oil or
fuel leaks from the unit. NOTE: It is normalfor a
small amount of oil to ddp from the bar and the
side where the chain adjustment pin is located.
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
If the chain is too loose it can come off the bar and
possiblycause injury. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose. To set your chain to the proper tension
refer to Chain Tension in the Service and Adjustment
section.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips.A dull chain makes
a sawdust powderand cuts slowly.Chain sharpening
requiresspecial tools.You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sear or go to a professionalchain sharpener.
REFILL BAR AND CHAIN OIL
Your saw will use approximatelyone tank of bar oil for
every tank of fuel mix. Always fillbar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank, For maximum bar and chain life,we
recommend you use Craftsmanchainsaw bar oil. If
Craftsman bar oilis not available,you may use a high
quality bar and chain oil. CAUTION: Only use bar and
chain oil; do not use motoroil. Motor oil willdamage
the saw.
INSPECT BAR
Keep bar rails squareand fiat. Check for inside groove
wear as follows.Place a straightedge (Fig. 23, A)
against side of bar and one cutter. If there is clearance
(Fig. 23, B) between bar and straightedge, the bar
railsare good. If the chain leans (Fig. 24) and there is
no clearance between bar and straightedge (Fig. 24,
B), the bar rails are worn. Straighteningworn bars,
under certain circumstances,can only be done by
service technicians.Replace bar if un-repairable.
IMPORTANT: To preventone-sidedwear of the bar,
flipthe bar over after each chain sharpening.
RGURE 23
ii
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U Good
RGURE 24
I Worn
WARNING: Be sure chain is properlytensioned. A
saggingchain (F'_. 25) can jump out of the bar groove
and even break,
RGURE25
Sagging chain
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