Attach The Extension Cord To Your Chain Saw; Guide Bar And Chain Oil; Stopping And Starting; Tree Felling Techniques - Craftsman 358.341160 Operator's Manual

A'I-FACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in the following illustration.
Power. _ Cord
Extension Cord
BEFORE STARTING SAW
_IbWARNING: Be sure to read the
electrical safety information in the safe-
ty rules section of this manual before
you begin. If you do not understand
the electrical safety information do not
attempt to use your unit. Seek help
from someone that does understand
the information or call the customer as-
sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides lubrication to
the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill
the bar oil tank before each cutting ses-
sion. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar
and chain. Too little oil will cause over-
heating shown by smoke coming from
the chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is
not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to
obtain Craftsman brand. Use a funnel to
fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely.
Check oil level after every 15 minutes of
operation.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
• Release the trigger switch.
• If motor does not stop, disconnect
the extension cord. Discontinue use
of unit until repaired by a Sears Ser-
vice Center.
STARTING YOUR UNIT
1. Connect the saw to a power
source using the proper size exten-
sion cord (see SELECT AN EXTEN-
SION CORD in the OPERATION sec-
tion).
2. Grip both handles firmly.
3. Push and hold the trigger lock-oat
button with your right hand thumb.
4. Squeeze and hold the trigger
switch.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the SER-
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 trigger switch and allow unit
to reach full speed before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the motor at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
• Release the trigger switch as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
motor to stop.
• Keep the cord away from the cutting
area. Position cord so it will not be
caught on branches and the like dur-
ing cutting.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the saw before setting it down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
A't _
I_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. If the tree does make con-
tact with any utility line, the utility com-
pany should be notified immediately.
• 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.
• The chain saw operator should keep
on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.