Craftsman 358.352161 Operator's Manual page 3

SAFETY RULES
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
° Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combi-
nation of these persons may result from 0ne-handed oper-
ation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
- Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor
areas.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless
specifically trained to do so.
• Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the chain when the engine is running.
• Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove away
limbs, roots, or other objects.
° Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine, Never try to start the
saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerr.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER ,
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• Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears
Service Center with the exception of the items listed in
the =Customer Responsibilities" section of this manual. For
example, if improper tools are used to remove or hold the
flywheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to
the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.
• Make certain the chain stops moving when the throt-
tle trigger is released. For correction, refer to "Carburetor
Adjustments."
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Inspect unit and repair or replace parts as necessary.
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
• Never modify your saw in any way. Use only SEARS
accessories and replacement parts as recommended.
and saplings. Slender material can catch the chain and .
TRANSPORTING:AND STORAGE
be whipped toward you or pull you off balance .... : .. -: Stopthe unitbefore.transporting.
• Be alert for springback whencutting a limb that is under ...... ° Allow engine to,cool,-c0ver the guide bar and chain, and
tension so you.will not be struck by the limb or saw when secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
the tension in the wood fibers is released.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the
cut is completed.
* Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners secure-
ly tightened.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use
up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and
letting the engine run until it stops.
° Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, _ectric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.
_ KICKBACK WARNING:
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-
ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE
UPPER PORTION OFTHE TIP OFTHE GUIDE
BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT. CONTACT
AT THE UPPER PORTION ()F THE TIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN
TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT, WHICH STOPS
THE CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT.THERESULT
IS A LIGHTNING FAST, REVERSE: REACTION
WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP AND
BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. IF THE
CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF
THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE
DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE
OPERATOR. EITHER OFTHESE REACTIONS
CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL
WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY
DEVICES PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS
A CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP
KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM
ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
Avoid
Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
Figure 3
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