Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Lubrication - Craftsman 358.341060 Operator's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill i ndates asyou complete Before A fter
Every Every Yearly Service
regular service Use Use 15 min. 5 hrs. Dates
Check for damaged/worn parts _,, _,, _,,
Check for loose fasteners/parts _,- _,-
Check chain tension _," _,"
Check chain sharpness _," _,"
Check guide bar _,, _,, _,,
Clean unit & labels _"
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad-
justments will need to be made period-
ically to properly maintain your unit.
Improper maintenance may cause
damage to the unit and possible injury
to the operator or bystanders.
WARNING: Disconnect power source
before performing maintenance.
• Extension Cord - Discontinue use if
chain saw extension cord shows
signs of damage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nuts
• Chain
• Bar Adjusting Screw
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
° Chain tension is correct when chain
does not sag below the bar but still
can moved around the bar.
LUBRICATION
Bar
Sprocket
2 Bar Oil
--ill Cap
1 Use sprocket lubrication
2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
should be referred to a Sears Service
Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after
motor stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeez-
ing and holding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
• Oil Tank - Discontinue use of chain
saw if oil tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
° With your unit unplugged, check
your chain to make sure it is
properly tensioned.
° When your chain needs tensioning,
use the following procedure:
° Unplug unit from the power source.
° Loosen bar nuts until they are only
finger tight.
° Turn the adjusting screw until the
chain does not sag below the bar.
Adjusting Screw
• Hold up the tip of the guide bar until
chain is properly tensioned and the
bar nuts are tightened.
• Continue turning the adjusting screw
until the tension is correct.
• Tighten bar mounting nuts with a
wrench.
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