Maintenance; Guide Bar And Chain - Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual

1. DEE=RANCHING
a. Always debranch a tree after it is cut down.
Only then can debranching be done safelyand
properly.
b. Leavethelargerlowerlimbstosupportthe
tree as you work,
c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
towards the top, cuffing [0ranches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. Fig-
ure32.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting_
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 113,2/3 cutting techniques described in
the bucking section.
1.) Start with an undercut.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbsto fall and pinchthe saw.
2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder he_ht or
below. Do notcut if branches are higher than
your shoulder. Get a professional to do the
job.
b. Refer to Figure 33 for the pruning tech-
nique.
1.) Underc0t 1/3 of the way'through the limb
nearthe trunkof the tree.
2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk.
3.) Keep out of the way ofthefallinglimb.
4.) Cut the stump flush near the trunkof the
tree.
Remove small limbs
with one cuL
Figure32
It FIRSTPRUNINGCUT
Figure33
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MAINTENANCE
:A.
A good maintenance program of regular inspec-
tion and care wil_ increase the service life and
help to maintain the safety and performance of
your saw.
• Check the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts
and fittings reguladyo Loose fasteners cari
cause an unsafe condition as well as damage
to your saw.
e Mpke all adjustments or repairs (except car.
buretor adjustments) with:
.spark plug wire disconnected
--engine cool as opposed to a unit that has
JUst been run.
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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
_IIbWARNING
Have all chain saw service (otherthan the items listed
inthemaintenanco section of this manual) performed
by your Sears Service Center.
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_CAUTtON:} Always wear gloves when handling
• increase the service life of your Guide Bar and
Chain by:
_Using the saw properly and as recommended
in this manual
-- Maintaining correct Chain Tension. See "Chain
• Tension" section.
--Proper lubrication. See "Bar and Chain Lubd-
cant:'
--I_egular maintenance as described in this
section.
1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE
e Sharpen the chain when:
--wood chips are small and powdery. Wood
chips made by the saw chain should be
about the size of the teeth of the chain.
--saw has to be forced through the cut.
•--saw cuts to one side.
the chain. The chain is sharp enough to cut you
even though it is too dull to Cut wood,
a. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS -
Model 358.355061 (for Model 358.355071, see
"Using the Power sharp s System.")
Items required:
Gloves Flat file.
5/32" dia. file Depth Gauge Tool
6" file holder
1.) Stop engine.
2.) Adjust the chain for proper tension, see
"Chain Tension"section.
3.) Work at the midpoint of the bar, moving
the chain fol'ward by hand aS each cut-
ter is filed.
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