3.Sharpencutters.

Tosharpenthecutters,position

thefileholderlevel(90°)sothatit restsonthetopedgesofthecut- teranddepthgauge.

NOTE:Thechainhasbothleft

andrighthandcutters.

Too Much Hook Angle

Squared Off

 

Corner

Wrong

File H!_

_

File_

 

CLltter_o

 

_, ,'_

! _/

_'_

Depth

Gauge [

Align the 30" file holder marks

parallel with the bar and to the center of the chain.

30 °

File Holder Lille

Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. Fite from the inside of

each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw around and re-

peat the process for the other side of the chain.

File on the forward stroke only. use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge.

Keep all cutters the same length when filing.

File enough to remove any dam- age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of cutter).

All Cutters

Remove Damage

SomeLeni

File chain to meet the specifica- tions as shown.

b.. 85°

/"., 60°

30°'

Hook Angle

k_ O025inch

------_ (0.65 ram)

_Rounded

Right Corner

_k WARNING: Maintain the proper

hook angle according to the manufac- turer's specifications for the chain you

are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which

can result in serious injury.

4.Check and lower depth gauges.

Place gauge tool on cutter.

If the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge toot, file it level to the top of the depth gauge toot.

Maintain rounded front corner of

depth gauge with a flat file. NOTE: The very top of the depth

gauge should be flat with the front half rounded off with a fiat file.

tf you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center or catt our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

_.WARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handIing chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even

when it is not moving.

It is normaI for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You shouId recheck your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TENSION section. Reptace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain specified in the re- pair parts list. The correct replacement

bar and chain is also specified on a decal located on the chain saw.

See your Sears Service Center to re- place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1, Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position,

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Craftsman 358.35161 manual Chain Replacement, To Replace Chain

358.35161 specifications

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