Felling Trees
Starting the Saw
NOTE:
The Shindaiwa 357 Chain Saw is equipped with a sliding trigger exten- sion to improve comfort when operat- ing the saw in a variety of hand grip positions. When not needed, keep the extension retracted.
Trigger Extended
Trigger Retracted
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| Direction |
Escape 45 | ° | of Fall |
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Path
45°
Before Felling a Tree
1. Determine the direction of fall by |
inspecting: |
■ Tree shape and angle of lean. |
■ Size, shape and placement of |
limbs. |
■ Location of nearby trees or other |
obstacles. |
■ Condition of the tree (damage, |
disease, etc.). |
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| ■ Prevailing wind direction. |
2. | Clear a safe work area around the |
| tree. Be alert for loose or dead limbs |
| overhead. Clear an appropriate |
| escape path approximately 45° from |
| the direction of fall. |
3. | Notify nearby workers of your |
| intentions! |
1.Place the saw on the ground.
2.Secure the saw firmly as shown.
3.Grip the starter handle with your right hand, pull the starter cord slowly until you feel the starter engage, thenÉ
4.Start the saw by pulling the starter cord upward rapidly.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily damaged by abuse!
■Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
■Always engage the starter before cranking the engine.
■Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
When the engine starts:
1.Push the choke control all the way in (choke is open).
2.If the engine did not continue to run, pull the recoil again.
3.As the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion area by revving the engine several times.
WARNING!
The saw chain will move as the engine accelerates!
4.Operating the throttle will automati- cally disengage the
If the engine does not start:
Repeat the appropriate starting procedure for a hot or cold engine. If the engine still will not start, follow the ÒStarting a Flooded EngineÓ procedure (next page).
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