Craftsman 358.351210 Operator's Manual page 8

the full e xtent, the correct throttle set-
ting forstarting isset a utomatically.
1
= Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2= Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent.
3= Pull starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine attempts
to start, then fully push in the
choke/fast idle lever.
4= Pull the starter rope quickly with
your right hand until the engine
starts.
5= Allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately five seconds. Then,
squeeze and release throttle trig-
ger to release the fast idle, allowing
the engine to idle.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent; then, fully push in
the lever. This will set the fast idle
lock to the start position.
2= Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
3= Squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to release the fast idle, al-
lowing the engine to idle.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of ex-
cess fuel with the following the warm
engine starting procedure listed above.
Insure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Starting could require many pulls de-
pending on how badly unit is flooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE
section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal,
plastics, masonry, non-wood building
materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a
foreign object. Inspect the saw and
repair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will
quickly dull a chain and increase the
possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs us-
ing the following steps. This will help
you get the "feel" of using your saw
before you begin a major sawing op-
eration.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing
the engine to idle. If you run the
saw at full throttle without a cutting
load, unnecessary wear can occur.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_IL WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while
cutting causing serious injury. Do not
cut near buildings or electrical wires if
you do not know the direction of tree
fall, nor cut at night since you will not
be able to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong
winds, 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 conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction,
such conditions include:
• The wind direction and speed.