Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations - Craftsman 358.360180 Instruction Manual

• Keep thetree between youand the
chain.
• Remove larger branches withthe
cutting t echniques described in
BUCKING WITHOUT ASUPPORT.
• Always u seanovercut tocutsmall
and freely hanging l imbs. U nderout_
lingcould cause limbs t ofalland
pinch thesaw.
PRUNING
_WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shouF
def. 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 the second cut an over-
cut all the way through the limb.
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
First cut
1I3 of way
_, Third cut 1 to 2
inches from bunk
of tree
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Every Service
regular service Use Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Yearly Dates
Check for damagedHcorn 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 _"
Check chain brake _"
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter _"
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter _,,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cow
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re_
calve full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct_
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide par
and chain for wear. A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine
run better and last longer.
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