Craftsman 358.35181 manual Responsibilities

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.

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•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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