Craftsman 358.360850 Instruction Manual page 14

CHECKFOR DAMAGEDOR
WORNPARTS
ContactSearsServiceCenter
for re-
placement of damagedor worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
line 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 STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - D_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
• Chain Brake
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain, The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretchduring use. This is especially
true duringthe first few times you use
your saw. Always check chain tension
each time you use and refuel your saw
or when any sag in the chain is noted.
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should ro-
tate freely.
Adjustment Knob Screwdriver
2. Lift handle of adjustment knob and
turn counterclockwise 2 turns to
loosen bar. Chain will tighten auto-
matically.
_ Handle of
Adjustment
LOOSEN
3. While lifting tip of guide bar, turn
handle of adjustment knob clock-
wise to clamp bar. Tighten until bar
is clamped securely.
TIGHTEN
4. Using screwdriver, roll chain around
i_uide bar to ensure all links are in
groove.
5. Return handle of adjustment knob
to original position.
_WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could
jump off the guide bar and result in se-
rious injury.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-
ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-
MENTS section.
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