Operating Tips; Tree Felling Techniques - Craftsman 358.341240 Operator's Manual

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD • Stop the saw If the ch_n_Idksa a for-
eign object. Inepectthe s_v and re-
MINIMUMWlREe_UGE I
pair parts
as necass___:
RECOMMENDATIONS |
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
vo=I100, orl,= 100 to150 I
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BEFORE STARTING SAW
WARNING: Be sure to read the elec-
trical safety informationin the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begtn. If you do not understandthe
electrical safety Informationdo not at-
tempt to usa your unit.Seek help from
someone that does understandthe in-
formationor call the customerassis-
tence help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The _ ope_. chainoilerpro-
vides_ to the chin and gtJde
bar.Be sure to fillt'_e bar oiltank before
Even a small amount of dirt ..will q uick-
ly dull a _aln and increase me possi-
bility of kickback.
• Practice cuffinga few small logs using
the following steps. Thin will help you
get the "feel" ofualng your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Sq.u_ze the trigger switchand allow
unitto roach full _ before cutting,
• Begin _-'ut_g with the saw frame
against t he log.
• Keep the motor at fu!l spsad-tbe en-
tire time _u are cutting.
• Release tngger switchas soon as cut
is complet_l, allowing motorto stop.
• To avoid losingcontrol when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on saw
at end of cut.
each cuttingsesdon. The olierscllvator/
bar c_1 cap mustbe used regularly and
ollen enoughto maintain a thinfilmof _
on the bar and chab whilesaw is cut_ng.
Itis recommended thstthe oileractuator/
bar o=1 c sp be operatedsix.(6) _'ms per
minuteand heklfor approximately t hree
(3) secondseach time it is prsased. For
maximumguidebar and chainIde,we
recommendyou use Craftsmanchain
saw bar ='L If Craftsmanbar oil is not
_, you may use a gcod grade
SAE 30 _ untl you are able to chtain
Craftsmanbrand.The olioutputis manu-
ally metereddurbg operaJon. Usa a fun-
nel to fll the tank. Replaceoa cep sa-
_mly. Check olilev_ aiter eve_ 15
rrmutesdi opera,on.
STOPPING YOUR SAW
Release the trigger switch.
: If motor does not step, olsconnectthe
extension cord.
STARTING YOUR SAW
• Connect the saw toa power source
using the proper size extensioncord;
see SELECTAN.EXTENSION CORD.
• Push in switchlock out button.
• Squeezeand hdd the tdggerswitch.
OPERATING TIPS
• Stopmotorbeforesetting saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
Checkfor brokenor dsad _
whichcan fali whilecurling causingsed-
ous injury.Do notcutnearb_lcingsor
electrical w iresifyou do notkncwthe di-
recticoof tree ,b!l,nor cutat n_ht since.
you will not be ableto see well,nor dur
ingbad wsathersuchas rain,snow,
strongwinds,etc. II the tree makes con-
tact withany ufirlty line,the utT_ compla-
ny shouU benot ed
• Carefullyplan yoursavangoperationin
advance.
• Cle_ the workar_ You need a dsar
area all aroundthe trse so you can
have securefoot_9.
• Stay the_ coedHk_s_ can
causa U_etree to faliin a padJcular
direclJon, such as:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean ofthe tree.The Isanof a treo
might n etbe epperent d uetouneven
orslopingterrain.Use e plumborlevel
to determinethe direction of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surroundingtrees and obstacles.
• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
rotted,If can snap and fall toward the
operator.
• Check chain tension before first use • Make sure tlzere is.. e nough.r_m for
and after 1 minute of operation. See the tre_ to fall. Maintain a distance of
Chain Tension in the Maintenance 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest
sectionand Service end Adjustment person or other objects. Motor noise
section, can drown out a warning call.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood buliding ma-
terials, etc.
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