Craftsman 358.352680 - Manual (Page 18)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued
T rouble CAUSE REMEDY
Chain moves
at idle speed.
• Idle speed requires
adjustment
• Clutch requires repair.
• See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
• Contact Sears Service.
Chain does
not move
when engine
is accelerated.
• Chain tension too
tight
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Guide bar rails
pinched.
• Clutch slipping.
• See “Chain Tension.”
• See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
• Repair or replace.
• Contact Sears Service.
Chain datters
or cuts roughly.
• Chain tension incorrect
• Cutters damaged.
• Chain worn.
• Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
• Sprocket worn.
• Chain installed
backwards.
• See “Chain Tension.”
• Contact Sears Service.
• Resharpen or replace chain.
• See “Sharpening Chain.”
• Contact Sears Service.
• install chain in right direction.
Chain stops
within the cut.
• Chain cutter tops not
filed flat
• Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
• Clutch slipping
• See “Sharpening Chain.”
• Repair or replace guide bar,
• Contact Sears Service.
Chain cuts at
an angle.
..... •
Cutters damaged on
one side.
Chain dull on one side.
Guide bar bent or worn.
• See “Sharpening Chain.”
• See “Sharpening Chain.”
• Replace guide bar.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manuaf, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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