Craftsman 358.360830 Instruction Manual page 13

• Keep thetree between youand the
chain.
• Remove larger branches withthe
cutting t echniques described in
BUCKING WITHOUT ASUPPORT.
• Always u se
an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. 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
/3 of way
_, Third cut 1 to 2
inches from trunk
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 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
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 cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive 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 bar
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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