Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR Alwaysmake yourfirst cut on the compressionside of the log

Page 10

orwood into the cut until the saw can be

removed easily. Restart saw and carefulJy reenter the cut. Do not use a metal

wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinchedsaw

Usinga log 2n d for support

1stcut

1stGut

"rumsaw OFF and use a plastic or woodenwedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.

OvercuttlngUndercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use

light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control, The saw will tend

to push back toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be

controlled in this position.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

•Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Re- fer to the illustration below for your first and second cut).

•Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

•F3nishwith your second cut.

Using a_2

naCut

__lStCut

Alwaysmake yourfirst cut on the compressionside of the log.

	First cut on compression side of log
		LIMBING	AND PRUNING
		WARNING:	Never climb into a tree to
		limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
	Second cut	platforms, a Iog, or in any position
		which can cause you to lose your bal-
		ance or control of the saw,
		IMPORTANT POINTS
		* Watch out for spdngpoles.
		Spriogpoles are small size limbs
	Firstcut on compressionside of log	which can whip toward you, or pull
		you off balance. Use extreme caution
	BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
		when cutting small size limbs.

•Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be atert for springback. Watch out for

•	the log.	branches that are	bent or under pres-
•	Roll the log over and finish with a sec-	sure. Avoid being	struck	by the
	end overcut,	branch or the saw when		the tension in
•	Watch for logs with a compresion	the wood fibers is released.

side. See illustration above for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the

logs with a compression side,

way to avoid tdpping over them.

10

Image 10

Contents CRRFTSNRNo Parts List Plan AheadMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Operate Your SAW SafelyGuard Against Kickback Handle Fuel with CautionKickback Safety Features Maintain ControlCarton Contents AssemblyPrimer Bulb Carburetorto providequicker startingIf you do not understandthe fuel han Before Starting EngineSectionofthis manual beforeyou begin Customerassistancehelp lineatStarting a Warm Engine Release throttle trigger to allow engine to idleOperating Tips Keep the engine at full speedAfter removingthe wood, make Notch.This is done by making a cutLimbing Pruning Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandAlwaysmake yourfirst cut on the compressionside of the log Important PointsGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication Check Chain Tension Check for Damaged or Worn PartsCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check Guide BARCleaning the Spark Arrestor Screen Clean Unit & LabelsClean AIR Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor ScreenSee Chain Tensionin Maintenance section Chain AdjustmentChain Replacement Carburetor Presets Clean Fuel FilterCarburetor Adjustment Adjusting ProcedureFuel System EngineOther Hot Trouble Shooting ChartEnginewUl not idle properly RemedyGuide bar rails pinched Trouble Shooting ChartNot move tight An angleRepair Parts LUlnlIIIIIIIHII IIIn Repair Parts Piense Antes DE Proceder Siempreel calde de la bujfa al repararHeridas As/ada GuantesdeManeje EL Combustible CON FuncionamientoProtejase Contra LAS Reculadas Mantenga EL Control Redlizca LAS Probabilidades DE ReculadaNo de meted,para mantenerabiertoel code Tocones, etc. El!mine o evite todaDispositivos DE Seguridad Contra I.AS Reculadas Entumecimiento,el dolor,la falta deContenido DE LA Caja MontajeManualpard usofuturo Conozca EL AparatoEodes y= Abastecimiento DEL Motor Aceite Para Barra Y LA CadenaPara Parar EL Motor Para Poner EL Motor ENSugerencias Para EL USO AceleradaCorrecto DEL Aparato Tecnicas Para Tumbar Arboles Planue unarata X,Ppredetermhladaydespejada De retmcesoLaCafda Para Tumbar Arboles GrandesAdvertencia No se pare encima Corte DE UN Arbol TumbadoPuntos importantes Forma Seccionamiento UsandoAdvertencia Para Cortar Ramas Y PodarUsar Gasdas Vedfiqueque nohayafijdores/pie- e Zassueltas Para PodarResponsabilidades DEL Usuario Cambie ia bujiaVerirque QUE no Haya Rjadores O Piezas Sueltas Verifique QUE no Haya Piezas DAtADAS O GastadasVerirque LA Tension DE LA Afilaci6n Verifique SI LA Cadena Esta AfiladaArlacion DE LA Cadena Limpie EL Aparato Y LAS PlacasEstandoen movimiento Muy filosa y puede cortaraun noEs normal que las cadenas nuevasse Quedar sin combustible,luego retire el Ajuste DE LA CadenaMmpie EL Filtro DE Combustible Ajustes AL CarburadorPuntos DE Precalibracion No Haga Funcionar EL MotorOtro Superficies ExternasMotor Empiezaa oxidarTabla DIAGNOS1TCA Problema MotorestahogadoSolucion Cdrnbielaparla bujlacotrectaVea AjustesalCazbwador AceiteparePage Page Part Americas Repair Specialists