Check For Damaged/Worn/Loose Parts; Check Chain Tension/Sharpness; Check Guide Bar - Craftsman 358.350180 Operator's Manual

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn p arts
shouldbe referredtoyour SearsSer-
vice Center.
NOTE:It is normal f or a smallamount
ofoil to appearunde_thesawafteren-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions propedy by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank- Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.
•Tum adjusting screw until chain bare-
ly touches the bottom of guide bar.
• Using bar tool, rollchain around guide
bar to ensureall linksare in bar groove.
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjustingscrew untilsag does
not exist.
• While liftingtip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
• Use the screwddver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar.
• If chain does not rotate, it is toe tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and
loosen chain by turning the adjusting
screw. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
• If chain is too loose, it will sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chair_,makeswood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly,
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditionswhich require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supplyof oil to bar/chain.
Check the conditionof guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A wom guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cuttingdifficult.To maintain guide bar:.
• Move On/Stop switchto "Stop."
* Remove bar and chain from sew.
• Clean all sawdust and any other
debds from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
Remove Sawdust From I jr _..,,
Guide Bar Groov_
__ _ Sprocket Hole
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