Craftsman 358.352680 - Manual (Page 12)

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement of damaged/worn parts
should be referred to your Sears Ser­
vice Center.
NOTE: If is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en­
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions property by moving
the switch to the “Stop” position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel 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 Clamp Nut
• Chain .
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
» Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Adjust’ng Screw -1/4 Turn
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw i/4 turn clock­
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
Bar Tool
Bar Ciamp Nuts
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar damp.
• Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
tool to move chain around guide bar.
• If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar damp nuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter­
clockwise. Retighten bar damp nuts.
• If chain is too loose, it will sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to
be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oii to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficuil, To maintain guide bar:
• Move On/Stop switch to “Stop.”
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean all sawdust and any other
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Using bar tool, roil chain around guide
bar to ensure alt finks are in bar groove.