Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR manual Check for Damaged or Worn Parts, Check Chain Tension

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Replacementofdamaged/wornparts shouldbe referredto yourSeam Ser- vice Center.

NOTE: It is normalfor a small amount ofoil to appear underthe saw after en- gine stops.Do not confusethis with a leakingoiltank.

o On/Stop Switch- EnsureOn/Stop switchfunctions propedyby moving the switchto the "Stop"position. Make sure enginestops;then restart engine and continue.

•Fuel Tank- Do not usesaw iffuel tankshows signsofdamage or leaks.

•Oil Tank- Do not use saw ifoil tank shows signsof damage or leaks.

Adiu_ng Screw - 1/4 rum

•Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock- wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.

•While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool. Torque to 10-15ft-lbs,

•Use the screwdriver end of the bar

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

°Bar Clamp Nut

• Chain

• Muffler

•Cylinder Shield

•Nr Filter

•Clutch Drum/Sprocket ° Handle Screws

•VibrationMounts

•Starter Housing

° Handguard

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

°Use the screwdriver end of the bar

tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The chain should rotate freely.

Bar Tool

Bar Clamp Nuts

•Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are finger tight against the bar clamp.

•Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain barely touches the bottom of guide bar.

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°Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.

tool to move chain around guide bar.

°If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter- clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.

•If chain is too loose, it will sag below

the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening requires special tools. You can purchase sharpening tools at Sears or go to a professional chain sharpener.

CHECK GUIDE BAR

Conditions which require guide bar maintenance:

•Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

•Saw has to be forced through the cut.

•Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chaln.

Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difficult, To maintain guide bar:

•Move On/Stop switch to "Stop."

•Remove bar and chain from saw,

•Clean all sawdust and any other debris from the guide bar groove and

sprocket hole after each use. RemoveSawdust From

Guide BarGroo_,_

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Contents CRRFTSNRNo Parts List Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Guard Against KickbackMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionKickback Safety Features Maintain ControlCarton Contents AssemblyPrimer Bulb Carburetorto providequicker startingBefore Starting Engine Sectionofthis manual beforeyou beginIf you do not understandthe fuel han Customerassistancehelp lineatRelease throttle trigger to allow engine to idle Operating TipsStarting a Warm Engine Keep the engine at full speedAfter removingthe wood, make Notch.This is done by making a cutBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Alwaysmake yourfirst cut on the compressionside of the logLimbing Pruning Important PointsCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsLubrication Check for Damaged or Worn Parts Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsCheck Chain Tension Check Guide BARClean Unit & Labels Clean AIR FilterCleaning the Spark Arrestor Screen Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor ScreenChain Adjustment See Chain Tensionin Maintenance sectionChain Replacement Clean Fuel Filter Carburetor AdjustmentCarburetor Presets Adjusting ProcedureEngine Fuel SystemOther Trouble Shooting Chart EnginewUl not idle properlyHot RemedyTrouble Shooting Chart Not move tightGuide bar rails pinched An angleRepair Parts LUlnlIIIIIIIHII IIIn Repair Parts Siempreel calde de la bujfa al reparar HeridasPiense Antes DE Proceder As/ada GuantesdeFuncionamiento Maneje EL Combustible CONProtejase Contra LAS Reculadas Redlizca LAS Probabilidades DE Reculada No de meted,para mantenerabiertoel codeMantenga EL Control Tocones, etc. El!mine o evite todaDispositivos DE Seguridad Contra I.AS Reculadas Entumecimiento,el dolor,la falta deContenido DE LA Caja MontajeConozca EL Aparato Manualpard usofuturoEodes y= Aceite Para Barra Y LA Cadena Para Parar EL MotorAbastecimiento DEL Motor Para Poner EL Motor ENAcelerada Sugerencias Para EL USOCorrecto DEL Aparato Planue unarata X,Ppredetermhladaydespejada De retmceso LaCafdaTecnicas Para Tumbar Arboles Para Tumbar Arboles GrandesCorte DE UN Arbol Tumbado Advertencia No se pare encimaPuntos importantes Seccionamiento Usando AdvertenciaForma Para Cortar Ramas Y PodarPara Podar Responsabilidades DEL UsuarioUsar Gasdas Vedfiqueque nohayafijdores/pie- e Zassueltas Cambie ia bujiaVerifique QUE no Haya Piezas DAtADAS O Gastadas Verirque QUE no Haya Rjadores O Piezas SueltasVerirque LA Tension DE LA Verifique SI LA Cadena Esta Afilada Arlacion DE LA CadenaAfilaci6n Limpie EL Aparato Y LAS PlacasMuy filosa y puede cortaraun no Estandoen movimientoEs normal que las cadenas nuevasse Ajuste DE LA Cadena Mmpie EL Filtro DE CombustibleQuedar sin combustible,luego retire el Ajustes AL CarburadorPuntos DE Precalibracion No Haga Funcionar EL MotorSuperficies Externas MotorOtro Empiezaa oxidarTabla DIAGNOS1TCA Problema MotorestahogadoCdrnbielaparla bujlacotrecta Vea AjustesalCazbwadorSolucion AceiteparePage Page Part Americas Repair Specialists
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