Craftsman 358354830, 358354870 Owner’s Manual

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® Assembly ® Operation

• Maintenance ® Repair Parts

MODEL NO.

358.354830.3.7/18"

358.354870-3.7/18"P5

WARNING:

Carefully read and follow Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions°

Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.

3.7/18" 3.7/18"PS CHAIN SAWS

Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No,,of your saw, These numbers are located on the starting instructions

decal,

Model No Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference

64754-3-08383-1-(}8383

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Cl_ioa_o, Ill. 6068.4 U.S,A.

PRINTED IN U, S. A,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON GASOLINE CHAIN SAW

(Excluding Bar, Chain, Spark Plug, Air Filter and Starter Rope)

For one year from date of and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears wtlt repair defects in material or workmanship in this gasoline

chain saw at no charge _:_ This warranty excludes the bar, chain, spark plug, air filter, and starter rope which are expendable parts and become worn

during normal use if this chain saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CHAIN SAW TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stale

Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Tower Dept 698/73tA Chicago IL 60684

TABL OF ©@NT NT$

Specifications ................................. 2

Safety Rules and Precautions .................... 3

Know Your Chain Saw ......................... 4

A, Introduction ........................... 4

B, State and Local Ordinances ............... 4

C. Carton Contents ....................................... 4

Preparing Your Saw For Use ..................... 5

A., Getting Ready .......................... 5

B, Attaching the Handguard ................. 5

C, Attaching the Spur ............................. 5

D, Attaching the Bar and Chain ................... 6

E. Chain Tension ............................ 7

Fo Engine Fuel Mixture ...................... 7

G. Bar and Chain Oil ......................... 8

Using Your Saw .................................. 9

A. Control Devices ........................... 9

B, Starting Instructions ..................... g

C Controlling Kickback ........................... 10

SPE©WFU©ATla@N$

MODEL

CU_iN_DISPLACEMENT

GUIDE BAR--LO KICK CHAIN,GUARD LINK

SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG GAP

IGNrflON MODULE AiR GAP

FUEL MIX

MUFFLER OILER SYSTEM FUEL TANK CAPACITY OIL TANK CAPACITY

POWER SHARP ADJUSTING

KNOB (MODEL °354870)

AIR FILTER 3UARD

COVER

THROTTLE CHAIN TENSION

LOCKOUT

CHOKE"

LO KICK GUIDE BAR

THROTTLE TRIGGER

FRONT CHAIN CATCHER

' ' ' Spark Arresling Temperature Li"'iting,, " '

GUARD LINK CHAIN

Using The Power Sharp System ................... 11

Types of Cutting ...................................... 13

Ao Basic Cutting Technique .................... 13

B. Tree Felling Techniques .................. 13

C. Bucking ................................. t4

Dr Debranching and Pruning ...................... !5

Maintenance .................................. 16

A. Guide Bar and Chain ..................... 16

B. Ignition, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems ..... 18

Co Starter Rope Repairand Replacement ...... 19

D. Clutch, Drum and Sprocket ................. 20

E. Carburetor Adjustments ..................... 21

F. Air Filter ..................................... 22

G, Counter-Vibe TM Vibration System ............. 22

H, Storage ...................................... 22

1, Maintenance Accessories ................ 22

J, Trouble Shooting Chart .................... 23

Parts List ...................................... ..... 24

Quick Reference Page ........................... 31

358.354830 (3.7118") 358.354870 (3.71i8" P.S.)

3.7 cu. in.t60 cu.cm. 3,7 cu. tn,160 cu,cm, 18" Sprocket Nose 18" Sprocket Nose

318 Extended Pitch 318 Extended Pitch Chrome Cutters Power Sharp

Champion CJ,8Y

.023 to ,027

Solid Slate

,008 to ,0t4

Gasoline/Oil Mixture 16:1

Aulomatic Manual

Chrome Cutters

_9OZ.562cu:Cm:

12 OZ. 355 cu. cm.

HANDGUARD

STARTER HANDLE

SPUR

OIL

MANUAL OILER

THROTTLE LATCH

SWITCH

P REAR HAIN

CATCHER

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

Failure to observe the following Safety Rules and Precautions could result in serious personal injury.

KNOW YOUR SAW

1. Read your Owner's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can apply all safe-

ty rules and operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit.

Restrict the use of your saw to users who understand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found

in this manual.

PLAN AHHAD

1 Wear personal protective gear. Always use

safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and appropriate eye,

hearing and head protection devices.

Keep children, bystanders, and pets out of the work area. Do not allow other people to be

near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw.

Do not handle or operate a chain saw when

you are fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have

taken alcohol or drugs/medication. You must

be in good physical condition and mentally

alert1

Do not attempt to use your saw during bad

weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,

snow, etc. or at night since you would not

have good visibility.

Plan your sawing operation carefully in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a

clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree

HANDLE FUI=L WiTH CAUTIOH

1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks.

2 Mix and store fuel in a well-ventilated area.

3.. Mix and store fuel in an approved, marked container,

4 Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your

saw.

5, Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting the

engine_

6 Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

7 Turn the engine off and let your saw coo!

before removing the fuel tank cap and refuel- ing the unit.

8. Let the saw cool in a non-combustible area,

not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc

WARNING!

GUARD AGAnNST KUCKBACK

Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con.

trol of the chain saw and possibly cause

serious personal injury. Kickback is the up- ward and backward motion of the guide bar that

occurs when the moving chain contacts an ob-

ject at the nose of the guide bar To reduce the

hazard of kickback: 1_ Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands.

2o Do not overreach.

3. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact

the ground, a log, a branch, or any other obstruction.

4o Cut only with the engine running at full throt.

tie.

5 Do not cut above shoulder height.

6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

7. Use the Guard Link Chain, and Lo Kick Guide Bar that are designed for your saw to reduce the possibility of kickback.

OPI=RATI_ YOUR SAW' SAFELY

1_ Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and

securely assembled.

2 Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a

tree,

3_ Keep all parts of your body away from the saw

chain when the engine is running. 4 Cut wood only. 5 Make sure the saw chain is not touching

anything before you start the engine.. 6 Use extreme caution when cutting small size

brush and saplings_ Slender material may

catch the saw chain and be whipped toward

you or pull you off balancer

7. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb

that is under tension so you will not be struck

by the timb or saw when the tension in the

wood fibers is released 8 Shut off the engine before setting the saw

down.

IMAIlNTAIIIR YOUR SAW ltN GOOD WORKI|NG ORDER

t Have all chain saw service performed by your

Sears Service Center, other than the service

listed in the maintenance section of this

manual° 2 Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners

tight. 3 Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or

fuel mixture.

4_ Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. If it does

not, refer to page 21 for correct carburetor

idle adjustment instructions..

5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob- ject. Inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary

G= CARRY AHD STORE YOUR SAW

SAFELY

1 Never carry your saw while climbing. Both

hands are needed for safe climbing

2. Carry the unit with the engine stopped, the Guide Bar and Chain to the rear, and the Muf-

fler away f_om your body.

3 Carry the saw with Guide Bar and Chain

covered, preferably with an appropriate scab- bard°

KNOW YOUR CHAroN SAW

A. INTRODUCTmON

The information found in this manual will help

you properly prepare your chain saw for use,

understand how to operate your saw safely, and perform maintenance required to keep your unit in good working condition.

Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includes the following safety features as

standard equipment:

Handguard Lo Kick Guide Bar

Guard Link Chain

The chain saw should never be operated unless these devices are properly installed on the unit. The Lo Kick Guide Bar and Guard Link Chain

have been designed to reduce the incident of kickback. You should thoroughly read and understand the section,"Controlling Kickback," on page 10.

Bm STATE AND LOCAL ORDSNANCE

R_QUmREM_NTS

Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California

Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Maine, Washington and

Oregon require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen and a temperature limiting muffler by

law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale

where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condi-

tion of these parts. Failure to do so could sub. ject you to liability or to a finer Muffler and spark

arrestor maintenance is found on page 18.

C. CARTOH CONTENTS

After you unpack the carton:

1. Check the contents against the list below

2. Examine the items for damage.

3. Notify your Sears Store immedia tely if a part is

missing or damaged,

4 Allow your saw to cool completely before

transporting in any vehicle or storing in any enclosure.

5. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more than 30 days.

6 Store in a dry area out of the reach of children

and away from where fuel vapors can reach an open flame from hot water heaters, fur.

nances, etc.

KEY NO. CARTON CONTENTS:

I Power Head

2 Guide Bar 3 8 oz, can, 2-Cycle Engine Oil

-- Loose Parts Bag (not shown) LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:

-- Owners' Manual (not shown)

4 Handguard 5 Cap-Handguard

6 Screws-Handguard

7 Spur 8 Screw-Spur

9 Chain

10 Scrench

QTY

1 1 1 3

1 2 1 1

PREPARmH@ YOUR SAW FOR USlE

A. GETTmNG READY

READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL CARE. 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: FULLY. a. Protective gloves

Your Owner's Manuat has been developed to help you prepare your saw for use and to

understand its safe operation_ tt is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you

begin assembly.

B, ATTACHING THE HANDGUARD

Do not use the saw without the handguard in

The Handguard is a protective device designed to help prevent your hand from coming in con-

tact with the cutting chain should your hand slip off the handlebar. It wilt not eliminate the

possibility of injury from kickback or loss of con- trol of the saw,

place°

® Lift and carry the chain saw by the handlebar

e Keep the handguard securely fastened at all

b° Approved, marked fuel container c. One gallon leaded or unleaded, regular

gasoline

d. Bar and Chain Lubricant (See page 8). e. Scrench--provided with your unit No other

tool is necessary for assembly. The tong end of the tool can be used as a slotted

screwdriver. The small pipe end can be us- ed as a socket wrench., The larger pipe end can be used to remove the spark plug

WARNING! 1

or rear handle, not by the handguard°

times_ Check the handguard screws each time the saw is used

CAP HANDGUARD

/'J_ PIt'_

Figure 1

C. ATTACHING THE SPUR

The spur is a special piece of equipment de-

signed to assist the cutting operation. When assembfed to the saw, the spur will dig into the

tree or tog and:

--relieve contact pressure adding ease to the sawing operation.

--allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted into the cut.

To Install:

To install:

1 Align the Handguard and Handguard Cap

around the handlebar as shown in Figure !

2 Fit the mounting pin on the Handguard into

the hole in the handlebar Figure 1

3 Insert the 3 mounting screws into the 3 holes

on the Handguard Cap Turn each screw a little at a time clockwise,

until the Handguard Cap and Handguard meet and there is no gap between the two

parts-

1_ Remove Bar Clamp nuts, Bar Clamp and Guide

Bar Plates,,

2. Align the spur over the two holes on the bar clamp side of the saw. Figure 2,

31 Insert the two screws and tighten evenly and

securely,

Figure 2

D, ATTACHRN@ THE BAR AND CHAnN

!CAUTION:IWear protective gloves when han-

dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp

and can cut you even when it is not moving!

e Your saw is equipped with a Control Tip

Guide Bar and a Low.Kick chain designed to help reduce kickback.

e Always use the Control Tip Guide Bar and

Low-Kick Chain designed for your chain saw model, when replacing these parts=

WARNING!

Do not start engine without guide bar and chain

completely assembled. Otherwise the clutch can come off and serious personal injury could

result.

ao Install the Inner Guide Plate over the bar

mounting studs Figure& NOTE: Be sure the Inner Guide Plate curves

or flanges toward the saw frame away from the Guide Bar, Figure 4.

b. Mount the Guide Bar with the slotted end

over the bar mounting studs, Figure 5. NOTE: Be sure the Guide Bar is positioned

with the round hole below the large slot,

c,. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in

Figure 6

d Place chain over and behind the clutch

drum onto the sprocket.,

e_ Slide Guide Bar to the rear of the saw as far

as possible..

f Fit the bottom of the drive links between

the teeth in the sprocket

g, Start at the top of the bar and fit the chain

drive links into the groove around the Guide Bar. Figure 6.

h, Pull the Guide Bar forward until the chain is

snug in the guide bar groove, Figure 7o

i, install the outer guide plate,

NOTE: Be sure both the inner and outer guide bar plates curve or flange outward

from the Guide Bar. Figure 4,

j, Install the Bar Clamp by sliding the bar

clamp over the mounting studs and fitting the bar adjusting pin into the round hole on the Guide Bar_ Figure 8,

k, Replace the Bar Mounting Nuts and tighten

finger tight only NOTE: The Bar Clamp nuts must be slightly

loose to tension the chain correctly.

Io Follow "Chain Tension" instructions, page 7_

Figure 3

Figure 6

OUTER f_

PLATE {0

(1 Slot) tt

s °s

INNER \_,

PLATE I_.

Figure 4

iTCH

BAR MOUNTING

STUDS

GUIDE BAR

Figure 5

Figure 7

BAR ADJUSTING PIN

Figure 8

ADJUSTING PIN HOLE

Ell

CHAMN TENSUON

e Correct chain tension is very important:

--a loose chain will wear the bar and itself,

--a loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting_

--a tight chain can damage the saw andtor break,

--a chain, either too loose or too tight, can cause injury,

Chain tension is correct when the chain:

--can be lifted about 1/8" from the Guide Bar

at a point near the middle of the bar, and

--will move freely around the bar.

The chain stretches during use, especially when new. Check tension:

--each time the saw is used

--more frequently when the chain is new

The Bar Clamp Nuts must be slightly loose to tension the chain correctly.

Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and turn the Adjusting Screw just until the chain does not

sag beneath the Guide Bar, Figure 9.

2 Check the tension by lifting the chain from

the Guide Bar at the center of the bar, Figure 10,

3, Continue turning the Adjusting Screw until

the tension is correct.

4, Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and tighten

the Bar Clamp Nuts with the Scrench

5, Recheck tension,

TURN

TO LOOSEN

TENSION

ADJUSTING SCREW

Figure 9

CHAIN CAN BE

LIFTED 1/8" WHEN

TENSION IS CORRECT,,

TU RN

TO TIGHTEN

TENSION

118"

NOTE: Turn screw clockwise to tighten ten- sion, Turn screw counterclockwise to loosen

tension.

F, ENGgNE FU_L MSXTURE

e Your chain saw is powered by a two-cycle

engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially made for 2.cycle, air.cooled

engines. The internal design of the 2-cycle engine requires lubrication of moving part&

Lubrication is provided when you use the

recommended mixture of gasoline and oil,

Gasoline must be clean and not over two months old. After a short period of time,

gasoline begins to chemically break down and will form compounds that can cause hard

starting and damage in 2-cycle engines°

The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important.

--Too much oil in the mixture wilt foul the

spark plug.

--Too littte oil will cause the engine to over-

heat resulting in damage.

Mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not try to mix fuel directly in the fuel tank,,

Figure 10

1, USE THE FOLLOWING FUEL MIXTURES:

SEARS #32-36555

! GALLON

REGULAR

GASOLINE

4- --OR-- =

16:1 :_

ENGINE OIL

ANY GOOD GRADE I_

16:1

AIR-COOLED, 2-CYCLE

ENGINE OIL

2. DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING IN FUEL

MIXTURES:

Does not have proper addi.

._ AUTOMOTIVE

Oi L

ETHYL GASO LI NE

PREMIUg/f or

GASOHOL

fives for 2-cycle engines and

could cause damage

Burns too hot for 2-cycle

engines; will shorten spark plug life and could damage your engine

Alcohol absorbs moisture causing acids to form

which wil! damage metal and rubber parts

3. HOW TO MIX FUEL

4. IMPORTANT POINTS

a,. Pour one-half of the gasoline into an ap-

proved, marked container Do not try to mix oif and gasoline directly in the fuel tank

b Add entire measure of 2-cycle Engine Oil

c. Mix, d Add remainder of gasoline

e, Mix thoroughly for one minute.

Figure 11

G. RAR AND CHAIIN OliL

e The guide bar and cutting chain require con-

tinuous lubrication in order to remain in operation condition. Lubrication is provided

by the automatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled.,

--Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and

chain.

--Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or

discoloration of the guide bar rails

Use SEARS Bar and Chain Lubricant #36554 or clean SAE 30W oil.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a

small amount of Diesel Fuel #1 or Kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the

oil system to pump enough oiI for adequate

a Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b, Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should be no smoking, open flames or work that could cause sparks

c Mix and store fuel in an approved, marked

container.

d. Mix and pour fuel in a well-ventilated area.

Gasoline vapors are harmful to your health and are a serious fire hazard

e. Avoid over filling the fuel tank. Allow 3/4

inch for expansion. Tighten Fuel Cap

securely Figure 11

f. Wipe up all fuel spills. Wipe off any fuel

spilled on the saw, Completely dry the saw before using,,

g. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting the engine,

1. USE THE FOLLOWING: 30°F or above -- Lubricant -- undiluted,

30OF . 0OF _

95% lubricant to 5% Diesel

Fuel #1 or Kerosene,

Below O°F --

90% lubricant to 10%

Diesel Fuel #I or Kerosene

2, HOW TO FILL THE OIL TANK

a. Stop the engine. bl Turn saw on its side with oil cap up Figure

CoLoosen cap slowly and wait for pressure in

the tank to be released before removing the cap.

d. Fill the oil tank°

Replace the oil cap securely,

Figure 12

3, IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank to ensure there wil! be sufficient oil for

the chain whenever you start and run the

saw,,

The saw will use about t/2 tank of chain oil for each tank of fuel mixture. If less oil is

used, check for a plugged oil hole in the

guide bar,

It is normal for a small amount of oil to ap- pear under the saw after the engine stops.

This is due to oil draining from the bar and

chain when not in use

USBN@ Y@UR SAW

A= COHTROL DEVBCES

Understanding the control devices on your saw is an important part of learning how to properly and safely operate the unit, Figure 13

t The Ignition Switch is a toggle switch which

is moved up for the "Start" position and mov- ed down for the "Stop" position,

2, The two-position Choke helps to start the

saw by controlling the air flow to the fuel system

3, The Trigger accelerates and controls the

speed of the engine and is designed to be used with the Throttle Lock..

4 The Throttle Lock is a control feature which

prevents the Trigger from becoming accident-

ly engaged, The Throttle Lock must be press-

ed before the Trigger can be activate&

5,, The Throttle Detent Button holds the Throttle

Lock and Trigger in position while the engine is being started, Release the Throttle Detent

Button after the engine is started by lightly squeezing the trigger°

g, STARTBNG BNSTRUCTIGN$

1. IMPORTANT POINTS a, Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to

turn without contacting any object. Figure

Pull starter rope quickly, using no more than 15,18 inches of rope per pull. Using

the full length of the starter rope, may cause it to break. Do not let the starter rope

snap back, Hold the handle and tet the rope rewind slowly

THROTTLE

DETENT

BLITTON

.CHOKE

/THROTTLE

LOCKOUT

MANUAL

OILER

PSTA RT/STOP

START

SWITCH

HALF OFF

FULL-!

TRIGGER

Figure 13

6. The Manual Oiler is placed to be operated by your right thumb, Use the manual oiler to sup- plement the automatic oiler:

--during a long felling cut

--when cutting into a log or tree which is

greater in diameter than the length of the guide bar.

wanytime an additional supply of oil is de-

sired,

WARNING!

Always wear gloves; safety footwear; snug-

fitting clothing; and appropriate eye, hearing, and head protection devices when operating a

chain saw.

TO START - HOLD FRONT HANDLE-

BAR AND PLACE RIGHT

FOOT THROUGH HANDLE,

CHOKE

Putl starter rope no more than 3-5 time&

Otherwise the engine may flood

Release the throttle detent button after engine starts, allowing the engine to idle.

The chain must not move when the engine

Figure 14

runs at idle speed, If correction is required, refer to"Carburetor Adjustments." page 21

e Stop engine by moving the ignition switch

to the "STOP" position (Figure 13)

Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when starting

a warm engine, The muffler can become very hot

f WARNING! 1

and can cause serious burns,

2. STARTING PROCEDURE

Pullc)lake kno_ Pfe._ thrD_le P_es_thretlte p_?_S1_nollope P_I_ choEekaeh Pull _t_te_ _epe Sq'aeezotri_jL_r

1oTuIIch_ErJ t_k _nd _lenl butl0a unt_e_gine I_{_s _ until en_l_ ru_ t{_l_I_asc

x ×

X × × 35 _imes × X ×

choke oil × )_ 12 times X

X × × 3.5 limes X X X

a Cold Engine

b Warm Engine

c.. Refueled Engine after running

t_ove igeili0n

sw_t_hla stud

out of gas d Flooded Engine e Cold Weather starting

choke oil X X

X X X 35 _imes (out Ot CU_)

hall choke'

* Allow engine to warm-up thoroughly on half-choke, then move choke to the "Off" position, Do not cut with the

choke at the "On" or "Half" position, Figure 13 g

C= CONTROU- NG KmCKBACK

Kickback is a dangerous chain saw reaction that can cause serious personal injury. Carefully study this section before you make the first cut with your new saw. You must understand what causes kickback, how you can reduce the chance of kickback, and how you can remain in

the best control of the saw if kickback does

OCCUr

WHAT CAUSES KICKBACK

Kickback can happen when the moving chain

contacts an object at the tip of the guide bar while the saw is being operated This contact causes the chain to dig into the object and stops the chain for an instant. The result is a

lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the saw tip up and back at the operator The operator can lose control of the saw and the cutting chain can cause serious injury if it contacts any part of the body,

HOW YOU CAN REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

a. Recognize that Kickback can happen. By

understanding and knowing about kick- back, you eliminate the element of sur- prise.

b. Avoid Setting the moving chain at the tip of

the guide bar contact any object. Figure 15

c_ Keep the working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Figure 16 Eliminate or

avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit white you are cutting through a particular log or branch

do Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-

crease the chance of kickback

KICKBACK PATH

e Operate the engine at full throttle foi" all

cutting. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance for kickback

to occur.

f Use the Lo Kick Guide Bar and Guard Link

Chain designed for your particular saw.

These devices have been designed to

reduce the possibility of kickback.

g. Use extra caution if your saw is equipped

with the Power Sharp System. The Power Sharp saw is equipped with a Lo Kick

Guide Bar and a Guard Link Chain_ However, due to the chain requirements of

the built-in sharpening mechanism, the kickback force from the Power Sharp chain

may be greater than that from other Guard Link chains.

&HOW YOU CAN MAINTAIN THE BEST

CONTROL

a, Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both

hands. Figure17 A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw, Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the

front handlebar, Keep your right hand com- pletely around the rear handle Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked

b Position your left hand on the front

handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle. Figure 18

Never reverse right and left hand positions

on the saw handles..

c° Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

dr Stand slightly to the left side of the saw, to

keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. Figure 17

e Do not overreach, You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the saw..

f, Do not cut above shoulder height, it is too

difficult to maintain control of the saw if you try to cut above shoulder height,

CLEAR WORKING AREA

Figure 15

AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS

Figure 16

THUMB ON ' UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE-

BAR

Figure 17

STRAIGHT

Figure ! 8

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