Craftsman 358.351910 Operator's Manual page 14

• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under
pressure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently
clear branches out of the way to avoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain. Cut from the side of the tree op-
posite the branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting
could cause limbs to fall and pinch the
saw.
PRUNING
_kwARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a )rofessional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5
cm) collar from the truck of the tree.
Collar tit_
"_l! j _ First cut
_/' Pruning technique
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
,_kWARNING: 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
Clean cooling system
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 Everyi i
2E5v_Y _; Yearly i Service
Use Use 5 hrs.i Dates
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