Choke Knob; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.350260 Operator's Manual

• Move O n/Stop switch toON position.
Choke Knob
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• Pull out choke/fast idle to the full ex-
tent.
• Slowly press primer bulb six times.
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand 5 times; then push the
choke/fast idle lever in completely (to
the OFF position).
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
• Allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately five seconds. Then, squeeze
and release throttle trigger to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent, then push the lever
back in completely (to the OFF posi-
tion).
• Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
• Squeeze and release throttle trigger,
allowing 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 by following the warm engine
starting procedure listed above. Insure
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Starting could require pulling the start-
er rope handle many pulls depending
on how badly the unit is flooded. If en-
gine still fails to start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING chart 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 engine before setting saw
down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
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. These conditions include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to
uneven or sloping terrain. Use a
plumb or level to determine the di-
rection of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
• Make sure there is enough room for
the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of
2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest