Operation - Craftsman 358.381700-16 in. Bar Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
CHAIN SAW.
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
erence.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Throttle
Lock-out
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Clutch Cover
Trigger
ON/STOP SWITCH
The
ON/STOP SWITCH
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The
THROTTLE TRIGGER
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK- -OUT
The
THROTTLE LOCK- -OUT
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents you
from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-
ing the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
the full extent for cold starting or after
refueling. The choke provides additional
fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The
PRIMER BULB
carburetor to provide quicker starting.

OPERATION

Front Hand Guard
Muffler
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Starter Housing
Cylinder Cover
Bar Nuts
is used to stop
controls en-
must be
out to
circulates fuel to the
Front Handle
Starter Rope
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Chain
Brake
Adjusting Screw
Chain
Catcher
CHAIN BRAKE
The
CHAIN BRAKE
to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The
chain brake activates automatically in
the event of kickback. The chain brake
activates manually if the front hand
guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
each time before you start the chain
saw. See
CHAIN TENSION
MAINTENANCE
8
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Primer Bulb
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Guide Bar
is a device designed
under the
section.