Craftsman 358.351210 Operator's Manual page 11

LIMBING AND PRUNING
dl_ WARNING: Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-
sition which can cause you to lose
your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles.
Springpoles are small size limbs
which can whip toward you, or pull
you off balance. Use extreme cau-
tion when cutting small size limbs.
• Be alert for springback from any
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.
• Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping on them.
LIMBING
• Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
• Leave larger limbs underneath felled
tree to support 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 tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in SUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting
could cause limbs to fall and pinch
Saw.
PRUNING
_IL 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 a second cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut 1 to 2 inches from the trunk
of the tree.
Second cut
First cut
1/3 of way
_ 3rdcut 1 to2in. from trunk of tree
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Every Service
regular service Use Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly Dates
Lubricate bar sprocket hole _,'
Check for damaged/worn parts _"
Check for loose fasteners/parts _,"
Check chain tension _"
Check chain sharpness _"
Check guide bar _"
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Clean air filter _"
Clean/inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler _"
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
Check fuel mixture level _"
Check guide bar and chain oil
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