Craftsman 358.351560 Operator's Manual page 3

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Donot operatewithonehand Seri-
ousinjurytothe operator, h elpers,or
bystanders mayresultfromone-
handedoperation. A chainsaw is in-
tendedfortwo-h.anded u se.
• Operate the ch_unsaQw only-ine,well-
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do co.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object whge starting
the engine NeverW to startthe saw
whenthe guidebar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
peoiailyat the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before seffing saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away from
body;,guide bar & chain projectingbe-
hind you; guide bar preferably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilatedspace where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches,furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help.avoid
kickback and otherforces which can
result in ssdous injury.
k Path
Avoid Obstructions
Qear The Woddng Area
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD ofthe guidebar.Contactat the upper
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
movingwhen the throttle trigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-
buretorAdjustments."
• Keep the handles dry, Clean, and free
from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Use only Craftsman accassodes and
replacement parts as recommended.
Ne'ger modifyyour saw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operatingthe saw.
• Eliminatsallsourcssof sparksor ltame
in arees where fusl is mixed or psured.
• Mix and pourfuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in
' a-nt)rPcombustiblearea, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
portion of th6'tip of the guide bar can
cause the cl'_ainto dig into the object,
which stops the chainfor an instant.The
resultis a lightningfast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinch-K]ckhackand Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the op-
posite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw straight
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• R_ that kickbackcan
With a basic unden_mding 1of k iddoeck,
happen.
you can reducethe element of surprise
which conlrbutesto eccidents.
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep working area free from oi0struc-
tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stump, et_. Eliminate
or avoid any obstructionthat your saw
chain could hit while cutting.
• Keep saw chain sharp and propedy
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can