Chain Brake - Craftsman 358.350982 Manual Del Operador

reduces the size of the kickback dan-
ger zone on the bar tip. This type of
bar has been demonstrated to signifi-
cantly reduce the number and serious-
ness of kickbacks when tested in
accordance with ANSI B175.1.
Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar
• Low--Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8
cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1--2012.
Low-Kickback Chain
Contoured Depth Gauge

CHAIN BRAKE

• Chain Brake, designed to stop the
chain in the event of kickback.
WARNING:
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
Kickback is a lightning fast
KICKBACK.
action which throws the bar and rotat-
ing chain back and up toward the op-
erator. Kickback can be caused by al-
lowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also be caused by
pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar. This action may push
the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator. Either of these events may
cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or
even death.
DO NOT RELY UPON ANY
OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR
SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
Reduced--kickback guide
KICKBACK.
bars and low--kickback saw chains re-
duce the chance and magnitude of
kickback and are recommended. Your
saw has a low kickback chain and bar
as original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an au-
thorized Sears Service Center. Take
your unit to the place of purchase if
Large Radius
Tip Guide Bar
Elongated Guard Link
deflects kickback
force And allows
wood to gradually
ride into Cutter
WE DO NOT REP-
purchased from a servicing dealer, or
to your nearest Sears Service Center.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a lightning fast reverse
kicking guide bar up and back toward
operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
• Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon devices built into
your saw.
This unit is equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: To comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed
or otherwise disabled.
SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN: 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, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal com-
bustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen. If you operate
a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat-
ing condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to
the Customer Responsibilities chart in
the
MAINTENANCE
7
,
REACTION
section.