Maintenance - Craftsman 358.350200 Instruction Manual

LIMBING
• Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own.
• Leave the larger limbs u nderneath
fetted tree tosupport tree as you work.
• Start atthe base o fthe felled t ree
and work t oward the top, c utting
branches and limbs, Remove small
limbs w ith one cut.
• Keep tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger branches with the
cutting techniques described in
SUCKING WITHOUT ASUPPORT.
• Always use anovercut tocut s mall
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting
could c ause l imbs tofall a nd pinch
saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der, Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
fatts easily on the second cut.
• Next make the second cut an over-
cut all the way through the limb.
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
First cut
1/3 of way
_ 3rdcutlto2in. from trunk of tree
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Filt in dates as you complete
regular service
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 oit
Lubricate bar sprocket hole
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Check chain brake
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive fulI
value from the warranty, the operator
Before After Ever Every \, ,_ Service
Use Use 5 hrs 25 hrs, Teany Dates
/1-
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit.
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