CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

_WARNING:

 

Disconnect the

spark plug before performing

maintenance

except

for carburetor

adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

Filt in dates

as you complete

Before

After

Ever

Every

 

Service

regular service

 

 

Use

Use

5 hrs

25 hrs.

Yeady

Dates

Check

for damaged/worn

parts

.,I

 

 

 

 

 

Check

for

loose fasteners/parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

chain

tension

 

i_"

 

 

 

 

 

Check

chain

sharpness

 

_'

 

 

 

 

 

Check

guide

bar

 

 

_'

 

 

 

 

 

Check

fuel

mixture

leveI

 

_'

 

 

 

 

 

Check

guide

bar and chain oit

_'_

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect

and

ctean

unit &decaIs

 

_"

 

 

 

 

Check

chain

brake

 

 

 

 

/I

 

 

 

CIean

guide

bar groove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean air filter

C_ean/inspect muffler and spark arresting screen

Replace spark plug and fueI filter

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive futt vatue from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual, Various ad- justments wilt need to be made period- icaHy to propedy maintain your unit.

Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A new spark plug and air fitter assures proper air-fue_ mixture

and helps your engine run better and last _onger.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact your Sears Service Center for reptacement of damaged or worn parts. NOTE: It is norma_ for a smalt amount of

oiI to appear under the saw after engine

stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oit tank.

ON/STOP Sw_tch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

/-"

_'_

_-

Fuet Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank

shows signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

Bar Knob

Chain

Muffler

Cylinder Shield

Air Fitter

Handle Screws

Vibration Mounts

Starter Housing

Front Hand Guard

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

_WARNING:Wear protective

gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

Chain tension is very important, Chains stretch during use. This is especiatty true during the first few times you use your saw. A}ways check chain tension each time before you start the chain saw.

1.Use a screwdriver to move chain

around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The chain should ro-

tate freeSy.

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Craftsman 358.35161 manual Responsibilities

358.35161 specifications

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