General Recommendations; Check Chain Tension - Craftsman 358.351210 Operator's Manual

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_i WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug
and air filter element. A new spark
plug and air filter element assures
proper air/fuel mixture and helps
your engine run better and last long-
er.
LUBRICATION
Bar Sprocket Bar Oil _-_
• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-
der the OPERATION section.
• Lubricate bar sprocket hole after
each use.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the STOPposition. Make
sure engine stops; then restart en-
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of chain
saw if fuel tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
• Oil Tank - Discontinue use of chain
saw if oil tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nuts
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle and Housing Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especial-
ly true during the first few times you
use your saw. Always check chain
tension each time you use and refuel
your saw.
1. Use the screwdriver end of the
chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to
move chain around guide bar to
ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Bar Tool
Bar Clamp Nuts
2. Loosen bar clamp nuts until they
are finger tight against the bar
clamp.
3. Turn adjusting screw until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail.
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4. Using bar tool, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in
bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw until sag does
not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
Bar
Clamp
Nuts
7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide
bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Slightly loosen bar clamp
nuts and loosen chain by turning
the adjusting screw. Retighten bar
clamp nuts.
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