Fitting The Bar And Chain - Craftsman 358.382000 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain
A WARNING! Switch off the engine before
carrying out any checks or maintenance.
The stop switch automatically returns to
the start position. In order to prevent
unintentional starting, the spark plug cap
must be removed from the spark plug
when assembling, checking and/or
performing maintenance.
Always wear gloves, when working with
the chain, in order to protect you r hands
from injury.
Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position
by moving the front hand guard towards the front
handle. (25)
Unscrew the bar nut and remove the clutch cover
(chain brake). Take off the transportation guard (A).
(18)
Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its
rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive
sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on
the top edge of the bar. Make sure that the edges of
the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of
the bar. (19)
Fit the clutch cover (chain brake) and locate the chain
adjuster pin in the cut-out in the bar. Check that the
drive links of the chain fit correctly on the drive
sprocket and that the chain is in the groove on the bar.
Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw clockwise using the combi-tool. The chain
should be tensioned until it does not sag from the
underside of the bar. (13)
The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag
from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned
easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar
nuts with the combi-tool. (14)
When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be
checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the
chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain
ensures good cutting performance and long life. (11)
and all fasteners are secure.
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