Craftsman 358.351810 - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combina­
tion of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw
is intended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
can cause you to lose control when
the cut is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar & chain project­
ing behind you; guide bar preferably
covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely as­
sembled. Always replace bar, chain,
hand guard, or chain brake immedi­
ately if it becomes damaged, broken
or is otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
k WARNING;
Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte­
nance except carburetor adjustments.
• Have ail chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the
exception of the items listed in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
• Keep the handies dry, dean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
lightened.
• Nonconforming replacement compo­
nente or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and
possible injury to the operator or by­
standers. Use only Craftsman acces­
sories and replacement parts as rec­
ommended. Never modify your saw.
• Maintain chain saw with care,
• Keep unit sharp and dean for better
and safer performance.
• Foilow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
• Check for damaged parts. Before fijr-
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in the operator's manual,
• When not in use, chain saws should
be stored in a dry, high or boked-up
place out of the reach of children,
• When storing saw, use a scabbard or
carrying case.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate a!i sources of sparks or
flame in the areas where fuel is
mixed or poured,
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con­
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
ail fuel spiils before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool
in a non-combustible area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly
remove fuel cap and refue! unit.
• Empty the fijei tank before storing or
transporting the unit Use up fuel ieft in
the carburetor by starting the engine
and tetting it run until it stops.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open fiâmes from water
heaters, eiectric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAÎNST KICKBACK
Follow all safety rules to help avoid
kickback and other forces which can
result in serious injury.