Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Check Chain Tension - Craftsman 35182 - 18 in. 40 CC 2 Cycle Gas Chain Saw Operator's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_/LWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete Before
regular service Use
Check for damaged/worn parts _ _,-
Check for loose fasteners/parts _"
Check chain tension _"
Check chain sharpness _"
Check guide bar _"
Check fuel mixture level _"
Check guide bar and chain oil _ _"
Inspect and clean unit & decals
Check chain brake
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad-
justments will need to be made period-
ically to properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter, and check guide bar and
chain for wear. A new spark plug and
air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture
and helps your engine run better and
last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after engine
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking
oil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly 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 Nuts
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Handle Screws
• Vibration Mounts
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
,_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your
saw. Always check chain tension each
time before you start the chain saw.
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should ro-
tate freely.
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