Maintenance; Limbing; Pruning; Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 358.341900 Operator's Manual

pull you off b alance. Use extreme cau-
tion when c utting small size limbs o r
slender material.
• Be alert forspringback. Watch out f or
branches that a re bent o runder
pressure. Avoid b eing s truck b y the
branch orthe saw when t he tension
inthe wood f ibers i sreleased.
• Keep aclear work a rea. Frequently
clear branches out o fthe way toavoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the 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 the tree between you and the
chain. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting
could cause limbs to fall and pinch the
saw.
PRUNING
_kwARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a )rofessional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5
cm) collar from the truck of the tree.
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Collar tit_
"_l! j _ First cut
Pruning technique
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
,_kWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete Before
regular service Use
Check for damaged/worn 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
Clean cooling system
Check chain brake
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect muffler and spark
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
::After Everyi Every i
Use 5 hrs.i 25 hrs.;;Yearlyi
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Service
Dates
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