Craftsman 358.350060 Operator's Manual page 8

NOTE:Whenpullingthe starterrope,
do not usethe full extentofthe rope.
Do notlet
starter rope snap beck. Hold
handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Pull starter rope handle firmlyand
quicklywith your dght hand untilthe
engine attempts to start, but no more
than 5 pulis. Then, push in choke
knobtothe Full Positiorr :Resume
pulling handle untilengine starts.
• Above 400F, allow engine to run for
approximately 5 seconds. P_h the
choke knob In to the OFF position;
then squeeze and release throttle trig-
ger to allow engineto idle.
• Below 40•F, allow engine to warm up
for 30 seconds to I minute with choke
ASt partialposition. P.ushchoke knob in
pproximatb_ 1/2 outthen squeeze and
release throttle trlgger to allow engine
to idle.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOPposition.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DONOT use the choke to start a warm
engine or flooding and hard starting
may occur.
• Move On/Stop switch to ON.
• Set fast Idle lock.
Be sure choke is in the OFF position.
" With saw on ground, gnp front handle
with left hand and place your rightfoot
through rear handle.
• Pull starter rope haqdle untilengine
starts.
• Squeeze and release throttletrigger
to return engine to idlespeed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls. Rooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel withthe
--.Jollowing procedure:
Engage the fast Idle lock.
• Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
ON position.
• Push choke knob to the OFF position.
• With saw on ground, gap front handle
with left hand and place rightfoot
through rear handle.
• Pull starter rope handle until engine
starts.
• Starting could require many puPsde-
pending on how badly the unitis
flooded. If engine stillfails to start, re-
_fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING chart or
call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after J minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance
section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-woodbuilding ma-
tadals, etc..
•, Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
algn object. Inspectthe saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirtand send.
Even a small amount of dirt will quick-
ly dull a chain and Increase the possi-
bilityof kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using
the followingsteps. This will help you
get the "feel"of using your saw before
you begin a major sewing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and ak
low the engine to reach fullspeed
before cuffing.
• Begin cuttingwith the saw frame
againstthe log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only lightdownward pressure.
• Release'the throttle rigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowingthe
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
fullthrottlewithout a cutting load,
unnecessarywear can occur. .
• To avoid losingcontrol when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cuL
• Stop enginebefore settingsaw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting
causing sedous injury.Do not out near
buildingsor electdcel wires if you do not
know the directionof tree fall, nor cut at
nightsince you will not be able to see
well, nor duringbad weather such as
rain, snow, or strongwinds, etc.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation
In advance
• Clear the work area You need a clear
area all around the tree so you can
have secure footing
• Study the natural condftlonsthat can
cause the tree to fall in.a particular
direction.These conditions include:
• The wind directionand speed.
The lean of the tree. The loan of a
tree might not be apparent due to
uneven or slopingterrain. Use a
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