Craftsman 360.352001 Operator's Manual page 6

STARTING WARM
1. Pullchoke knob out.
2. Pushchoke knobback into open position,red
indicator pin on choke button remains visible.
3. Crank engine and allow to run briefly.
4. Depress throttle lever to allow engine to run at idle
speed (indicatorpin disappears).
If you are unsuccessful[ i n starting the engine, consult
the Troubleshooting guide in your Craftsman chain
saw handbookor contact a Bears Service Center.
RGURE 6
Beforefelling a tree, survey it carefully and answer
these questions:
1. In which directiondoes the tree lean?
2. Is the condition of the trunk sound, hollowor
partiallyrotten?
3. From which directionis the wind blowing?
4: What is the wind velocity? CAUTION: Wind
directionand velocitymay change. Be alert!
Fellingshould not be attempted in high winds.
5. Isthe crown (top) of the tree more dense and
heavieron one side?
These are factors and forces which will influencethe
line of fall and escape routes.
Survey the area; make sure that felled trees cannot
strikeany objectssuch as power lines, buildings,cars
and blockroadways or railroad tracks. Insure that
neither persons nor animals are within the danger
zone (measured distance away from tree that is 21,_
timesthe tree height).
NOTE: These basic rules apply to felting a single tree
or many. However, end additional organizingis
requiredwhen felling several trees. Preliminary
preparationmust be done outside the danger zone. Be
sure othersknow where you are and what you are
doingat all times.
CAUTION: Do not try to fell a tree along a line different
from its natural line of fail unlessyou have
considerableexperience.
Determinecarefully the correct line of fall. Clear two
safe exitpaths to the rear (clear away escape routes
for each member of the felling team). Do not place
toolsand equipmentin the path. Make your escape
routeat a 45 ° angle back and away from the line of fail
(Fig. S).
Clear escape route by removingundergrowth likelyto
intedere with es_c_....Be sure to warn othersby
shouting"TIMBER when e tree is about to fall. Bdef
each team member on properescape proceduresand
signals. Have visualcontactwith team members prior
to and during fellingoperation.Practice a "dryrun"
escape! Prior to fellingprepare the immediatesite and
the base of the tree by clearingaway undergrowthwith
an axe, not the saw. Undergrowthcan tangle up or
snag the saw chainresultingin serious injuryor saw
damage. Clean the trunkof brush and remove small
branches from the lower trunkwith a small axe.
Remove large buttressrootsfirst.Start by cuttingthe
largest buttressrooL Remove each by cuttingit
verticallyfirst,then horizontally(Fig. 7). Sina!! buttress
rootscan be removedwhen fellingis complete unless
they hamper the fellingprocess.
RGURE 7
When felling, assume a balanced bodyposition(Fig.
8). Positionthe feet paralleland apart to obtain a
steady stance and stand at the side of the tree. Lower
the point of gravityby bendingthe knees (comfortably
arch your back). Keep the saw near the body, hold it
firmly with both hands,and lockthe thumbs under the
handlebar at all times.