Craftsman 358.360830 Instruction Manual page 17

4_WARNING: Disconnect thespark
plug before performing maintenance,
service, oradjustments except forcar-
buretor adjustments.
CHAIN
SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
,_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-
tion.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only
the Low-Kickback replacement chain
specified in the repair parts list. The
correct replacement bar and chain is
also specified on a decal located on
the chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Remove chain brake nuts.
3. Remove chain brake.
4. Remove the old chain.
Chain
Brake
Clutch Drum
NOTE: An adjusting pin and screw is
used to adjust the tension of the chain. It
is very important that the pin located on
the adjusting screw aligns into the lower
hole in the guide bar. Turning the screw
will move the adjustment pin up and
down the screw.
_,_, Inside view of
__hain Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
5, Turn ad usting screw by hand
counterc ockw se unt ad ust ng p n
just touches the stop,
6, Slide guide bar behind clutch drum
until guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
7, Carefully remove new chain from
package. Hold chain with the drive
links as shown.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
8, Place chain over and behind
clutch, fitting the drive links in the
clutch drum sprocket.
9, Fit bottom of drive links between
the teeth in the sprocket in the
nose of the guide bar.
10, Fit chain drive links into bar
groove,
11, Pull guide bar forward until chain is
snug in guide bar groove, Ensure
all drive links are in the bar groove,
12, Install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin in positioned in the
lower hole in the guide bar.
Adjusting Pin o e Guide Bar
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