Aftereachuse,ensureON/STOP

switchisintheSTOPposition,then cleanallsawdustfromtheguidebar andsprockethole. Tomaintainguidebar:

MoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOR

Loosenandremovebarnutsand clutchcoverRemovebarandchain. fromsaw.

Cleantheoilholesandbargroove aftereach5hoursofoperation.

CHECK CHAIN BRAKE

See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gaso- line or other flammable solvent to

avoid creating a fire hazard or produc- ing harmful evaporative emissions.

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in- creases fuel consumption and harmful

Burringofguidebarrailsisanormat processofrailwearRemovethese. burrswithafiatfile.

Whenrailtopisuneven,useaflat filetorestoresquareedgesand sides.

and Sides

rT_ File SquareRailEdges _ _]__

Worn Groove

Correct Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs, tf replacement is necessary. use only the guide bar specified for your

saw in the repair parts list or on the de- cal located on the chain saw.

CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL

See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section.

LUBRICATION

emissions. Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op- eration, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A used air filter can never be completely cleaned, tt is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50

hours of operation, or annually, which- ever comes first.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove cylinder cover.

3.Remove air filter cover and air filter.

4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water.

Air dry completely before reinstal- ling.

5.ReinstaII air fitter and air fitter cov- er.

6.Reinstall cytinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

CyIinder

Air FilterCover

Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un- der the OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

After each use, inspect compIete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

_WARNING:

The muffler on this

product contains chemicats known to the State of California to cause cancer.

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar- resting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af- fecting engine performance.

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358.35181 specifications

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