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YOU SHOULDUSE THE SAWPROPERLY
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
AND CAREFULLYTO AVOID KICKBACK.
joints d scont nue the use :of this tool
Reduced-kickback
guide bars and low-
kickback saw chains reduce the chance
and magnitude of kickback and are rec-
ommended. Your saw has a low kick-
back chain and bar as original equip°
ment. Repairs on a chain brake should
be made by an authorized Sears Ser-
vice Center. Take your unff to the place
of purchase if purchased from a servic-
ing dealer, or to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
- Tip contact in some cases may cause
a lightning fast reverse REACT ON,
kicking guide bar up and back toward
operator.
° Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
. Either of these reactions may cause
you to tose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon devices built into
your saw.
This unit is not equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
and seek medical attention. An anti-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems, Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool
CHAIN BRAKE: To comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed
or otherwise disabled.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: "Your
saw is equipped with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark arresting
screen which meets the requirements
of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal com-
bustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, tf you operate
a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat-
ing condition of these parts Failure to
do SO is a violation 0fth e law. Refer to
the Customer Respons b t eschart
n
the MAINTENANCEsection,
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, tnc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175,1-20t 2).
&WARNING:
Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list,
Model 358.381700
o Chain saw (fully assembled)
- Chain adjustment tool (bar to0f)
= 2-cycle engine oil
° Carrying case
o Extra 16 in. bar
• Extra t 6 in. chain
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, please call
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oil/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled; no
assembly is necessary.
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