Craftsman 358.341060 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualCRAFTSMAN12 Amp/3.5 HP MotorELECTRIC CHAIN SAWModel No.358.341060 - 16 in. Bar®&WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and

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Using a support stand 2nd Cutl_... 1 st Cut/ _-___LIMBING AND PRUNINGWARNING: Never climb into a tree tolimb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,plat

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIESFillindatesasyoucomplete BeforeAfterEvery Every Yearly Serviceregular service Use Use 15 min. 5 hrs. DatesCheck for damaged/wo

• Recheckchaintension.CHECKCHAINSHARPNESSAsharpchainmakeswoodchips.Adullchainmakesasawdustpowderandcutsslowly.CHAINSHARPENINGChainsharpeningrequiressp

• Holdchainwithcuttersfacingasshown.TipofBarDIRECTIONOFROTATION• Placethechainaroundthesprocketandfitthedrivelinksintotheguidebargrooveandthenaroundgu

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTTROUBLE CAUSEChain does notmove whentrigger switchis engaged.Chain clattersor cutsroughly.• Chain tension tootight.• Guide bar ra

HandGuard- A structural barrier be-tween the front handle of a chain sawand the guide, typically located close tothe hand position on the front handle

Warranty 2 Storage 14Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting 15Assembly 6 Common Chain Saw Terms 15Operation 7 Spanish 17Maintenance 12 Parts Ordering BackServ

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry;theycangetcaughtinmovingparts.•Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfromthechainwhensawisrunning.•

•Avoiddangerousenvironments.Don'tuseappliancesindamporwetlocations.Don'tuseinrain.•Avoiddangeroussituations.Donotuseinthepresenceofflammable

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ducehazardofkickback;however,suchfeatureswillnottotallyeliminatethisdanger.Donotrelyonlyonsafetydevices.•Handguard:designedtoreducethechanceofyourleft

KNOW YOUR SAWREAD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERAT-ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiari

Checkoillevelafterevery15minutesofoperation.STOPPINGYOURSAW•Releasethetriggerswitch.•Ifmotordoesnotstop,disconnecttheextensioncord.STARTINGYOURSAW•Con

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