Craftsman 358.350203 Instruction Manual page 13

LIMBING
• Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own.
• Leave the larger limbs u nderneath
felled t ree 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 t ree between you and the chain.
• Remove larger branches with the
cutting techniques described in
BUCKING WITHOUT ASUPPORT.
• Always use anovercut tocut s mall
and freely h anging limbs. Undercut-
ting could c ause l imbs t ofall a nd
pinch s aw.
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
falls 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.
lSecond First cut
cut
1/3 of way
//_. 3rdcut 1 to2in. from trunk of tree
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill 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 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
Before After
Use Use
v,"
Ever Every
5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly
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Service
Dates
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
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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