Craftsman 358.351042 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
2.1 cu.in./36cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351042 - 14 in. Bar
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_ARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of thksproduct.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pro, Mort-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
•1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 USA
53OO8429412/29/99

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ShootingChad 17
5 EndssionsStatement 18
Opera,on 6 Parts Ust 20
Mal_ 11 Spanish 23
Service and Adjusbnents 14 Parts&Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ®GAS
CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
malntaln_ lubricatedend bated up accordingtothe owner'srnanuaJ,Seres_11
repak',free of charge,any defectin mater_ orworkmans_.
This warrantyexdudas the bar,chain, sparkplug and airfilter,which are
expendablepads, end besomeworn duringnormal use.
ifIbisGas _Saw isusedfor commercialor rentalpurpoees,this warranty
applfasfor 30 daysfromthe date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This wan'antygivesyou specificlegal rights,end you may alsohave otherrights
wtdchvary fromstateto state.
Seam, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire when making repairs except
for carburetor adjustments. Because a
chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting
tool, careless or Improper use of this
tool can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• RestriCt the use of your saw to adutt
users who understend and cen follow
the safety rules, precauUens, end op-
erating i_ns found in this
manual.
-Prote_on
Snug
F_ _ / HeawDuty
C ing G=ov
• Wear protective geer. _ways use
steel-toed safety footwear wilh non-
_ 8_; mJg-m_ doa_g; hee_-2
duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-foggfng, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear
plugsormufgers)toprotestyour
hearing.Regular users should have
hearing checked regularly as chain
saw no_se can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
• Keepallpartsofyour bedyawayfrom
the chain when the engele IS running.
• Keepchildren,bystanders, and
realsat least 30 feet (10 meters)
away from the work area when start-
ing and using the saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you am fatigued, ill, or upset, or
if you have taken atcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be In good
pr_rs_alcond:,tionandmanta_ aiert.
If you have any condition that might
be aggjave_l by strenuous _rk,
check wifh doctor befom operaUng.
Do not start cutting untlt you have ,_
dear work area, sacure footing, and
especially ifyou are felling a free, a
rstn_ path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Oo nof operate with one hand. Sed-
ousINurytotheopera_, hek_ or
byatanCW_mayrNu_ fromone-
handed operation. A chain saw Is in-
tended lot two-handed use.
•Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor ama.
- DO not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you am spec_aily
bained to do soo
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object wh,e staring
the engine. Never W to start the saw
when the guide bar is In a cut.
• Do not pin pressure on the saw, es-
peda,yatthee._ oft_ cuLDo_
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
•
•Handcamj saw onlywhen eng'meis
stopped.Ca.y w_ muf_ awayfrom
body; guide bar & chain proiecting be-
hind you; guide bar preterably cov-
ered with a scabbard.
MNNTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Store the unit and fuai In a cool, dry
wail ve_ilated spaoe whem fuel va-
pom cannot reach spad_ or open
lk_rm _om wa_ heatm, ele_
motom or switd_, fumaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Foaowa. safatyru_stoh_p avo_
kickback and other forces whtch can
_,uR _ seriousk_ury.
ClearThe WoddngArea
WARNING: Rotational I_ckback can
occurwhen the movingchain contacts
an object at the upper portionofthe tip
of_e gu_ bar. Con_ at me upper
pOrtionof the tip ofthe guide bar can
• Have air cha'_ sa_ serv_ pedormed c_e the chainto dig intome object,
by a quelilled servicedealer except
the _ Ik_d i. the mak_l_-e
section of this manual.
• Maim cmlam the saw d-,a_ stops
movlng when the throttle frlgger Is m-
leased. For cormotion, refer to "Car-
burator Adjustments. _
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or fuel m_lure.
•Keep caps and fasteners securely
.ghtened.
•Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Nevermodifyyoorsaw.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
o Do notsmoke while handlingfuel or
while operatingthe saw.
iEltn'dnnateail sourc_ _sp_b_ or 'N_jno
i. _oas wl'_ fuel is _ or ix.xed.
MIx and pourfuel In an outdoorarea
and usean approved,marked con*
tainerfor ell fuel purposes.Wipe up
ailfuelspr_sbeforestaring saw.
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw co_ in
a non-combustible area, not on dry
leave_ skaw, paper, atc. Slewiy m_
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
whichotops the chain for an instanL The
resu_ Isa llghlning f_l_, m_rse reactk_
which kicks the guide bar up and back
Pinch-Wlckback and PUtHn Occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched,caught,orbycontactingafor-
eignobject in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the d'=ain resdls in a fever*
sal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw tO move in the op-
pos'rle direction of the chain rota_on.
Plnch-IOcld_ackdrivesthesawstrelght
back toward the operator. Puff-In pulls
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
•Recog,_._ I_ck canhappen.
With a basic und_,anding of _
you _reduco the elemeht of surpdse
which conUtbut_ to acddent._
• Never tat the moving chain contact
a_y objeot at the tip of the guide bar.
•Keep working area free from obs_'uc-
tk)ns such as other trees, _,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eltmlr_te
or avok_ any obsUuction that your saw
chain could hit while cuffing.
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can

increasetm _ of Iddlback. For .Ifeep ..__. I:_ly trom bebg in a dlmd
low _ B cimin sharpening L_ wHh the cumng chain.
•
tens_ at regu_r intmva_ but never
_ sec_ tightane_L orthrownolf l:_ian,:_ and losa cora_ol.
• =H)gmand_Unue cumngatf., • _j c.t aZx_ s_o_r he_. __
speed,_thechi _movlngataabove_ _.
_.__ gmatorc_ance toma_ta_cunt_ ofsaw
._L W_: The_ _ea_ am
• Do npt attempt cuts s_zrt_g with the .l_uded on your saw to he_ reduce -
,po__bar._ge c.ts), r_=rdofk_c, however,_<_lea.
• Watch tot"shifting logs or other forces tures w}]_not totally eliminate this dan-
thatcould€osea cutandrdr_ orfall get.Donotratyonlyonsafetydevices.
Jmocha_. • Ha_;_uard: deigned to r_ ttm
•u_,, spec,_P._d_ _m_i ._pur_ _ cor,_-,,_
Avoid Pinch-K]ctd)ack:
•Be e_mmety aware of _ua_tons or • Pos#bn of front and rear _:
obstructions that can cause material dissand _w#heacho4J_a'.The
spread and "in-line" pos_on of the
• Do not cut more than one log at a narms provided by this desig_ work
_no- _ to _e ba_nce an_ res_,-
• Do not twlst saw as bar is wlthdrawn mnce in €onVolllng the plvot of the
born an unden_rt whe_ bucking, saw ba_ Joward t}_ op_ator if kick.
Avoid Pulldn: back occurs.
at _11 spee_ and the saw housing signed with a small radius tip which
agmnst wood. re_lu_)s me _ze of the kk:kbac_ dan-
Use wedges made of plastic or wood. _er zone, This type bar has been
Never u_e met_ to hotd _cut open. .,oemone_ratedto s_lnf_an_ reduce
MAINTAIN CONTROL me number and sarlousnes_ of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with
Stand to me lef_of U_esaw ANSi B175.1.
Thumb on i
undersk_
Bbow
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prone to drcutatton disordem or
vessetdamage_ _ heaW.J
people. If symptoms occm such as
dmnge in skin color or texture, or lops
rnumere.dsp_ a.em_g_
wl1_ rne_ thereqtmmlenlsof
Callfornla Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. fom_ land and thestat_ of
Cal_rn_ Idaho,Mak'le,krmneSOta,
NewJemey,Oregon,andWash_jton
_bylawthal many l.temal
combustionenginesbe equippedwith a
seek medicalattemion.An sparkamestorsc_erL _fyouoperatea
chainsaw in a state or localewhere
antl-v_aUon systemdoesnot
guarantee_e avoidanceoft_ese suchreg_ exist,you are leg_ly_
pr_lems. Usersvd_oopera_ power res_e t_ ma_ U_e
tools on a continualand regularbasis operatfngcon(gtionofg,,eseparts.
mustdosely mor_or thelrphyslcal Fagureto do soi8a vlolationofthe law.
cond'dlonand the conditionof thistool. Refer to CustomerResponsibilities
CIf/_l $R,4M_i ffIh_ _nvi8 tobe used cha_ttng_e_ se_k3n.
for ¢ommerclallogglng,you mustorder S'rANDARDS: Thls chain saw Is Usted
a_l l.sta_ a ¢hai. l_ke t_ _rnlW wgh by'_ _Inc. k_
Federal OSHA RegulationsforCorn- - _¢cordance withAmerican National
merdM Logging.ContactyourSears Standardsfor Gasollne-PoweredChain
8ewlce Center or cal 1-800-235-5878. Saws Safety Requirements(ANSI
SI_RK_ Yon'saw _B17S._-199t).
equlppedwith a temperature llm_ng
CARl"ONCONI"ENI_
Check carton contents agadnstthe foI-
_4ng,sL
Model 358,351042
.cha_saw(_ _
• Bar tool
• 2-cycle engine oil
(Baro, not}nck.,ded)
•Examine parts for damage. Do not
usedamagedparts.
• If you need assistance or find that
pextsarem_sl_gordamaged,please
call 1-800-235-5878.
NOT_ It _snormal to hear the fuel _er
ratUe In an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor predsely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oilfiuei mskkm on b'_ muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Yoursaw is fugyassembled;no
assemblyIsnecessary.

1010W YOUFI_I_W
READ THIS OPEP_TOR_ MANUAL. AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPEP_T-
ING YOUR CI,'tAINl_t_W.,P_mpam the ilu_lndl_ ¢dth youTunit to fan_lladze
youmeifwflh the IocaUonofU_evariouscontrolsand acre, Save th_
manualfor fumm reference.
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BarOHFi, Cap Housing Fuel Mix RII Cap
CylinderCover
Fast Idle
Lockout Chain
[7_recOon
Rear ofTravel
Handle
Thro_tle Choke
Trigger Knob BarClamp Chain Bar ClampNuts GUkle Bm
Catcher
ON/STOPSWITCH
TheON/STOPSw_h _usedtostop
the engine.
THROT/1.E TRIGGER
T'ne throttle trigger controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
cidentallysqueezing_e uigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The fast Idle lock holds the throttle fig.
,_in the m+_inOposition._ me
Idle lock by pressing the throttle
lockout and _the throttle trig-
get. With the thro_e Vlgger squeezed,
press the fa_ Idie lock. _ the
i
throttle lockout and tdgger while holding
Itle fast tdle Io_k button.
CHOKE KNOB
The Choke Knobactivatesthe choke to
provideadditionalfuel to the engine
duringcold sta_ng.
shouldcheckyourchaintensionfre-
quently. See Chain Tensionunderthe
Sen_ce and_sect_n.
CHAIN TEN_IN
It is norm_ for a new chain to _
during first 30 minutes of operation. You
Tt_ throme lockoutrnustbe pressed
before you cansqueeze the throttletrig- PRIMER BUlB
g_r.Thi_fe_um pmvent_you from_The Pz_r_ Bulbd_ulat_ fueHo the
carburetorto providequickerstarling.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE IlrmsandCafobreexare enNW-Usefresh
WARNING: Be sum to read the fuel fuel ned season. See STORA(_ insltuc-
Jw_,ingIr,formaUmi.._e safe, roles tions_ _ _
Nev_ use engl.e or cerburetor dean_
saction of this manual before you begin. _in the fuel tank 0r permanent
If you do not undersland U1efuel ban- damage may occur.
dl_g Information do not attempt to fuel See the STORAGE sacBon f_r additlona/
your unit. Seek help from someone that Informa_on.
does understand _k'_a'n'_on or call
the customer assistance help line at STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
1-800-235-SB78.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous lu-
brlcatk)n to the chain and guide bar. Be
sum to fill the bar oil tank when you fill
_fu_tank(Capac_=6.aft.oz.).
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we mcommend you usa Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is
notavailable,youmy usaa good
_tade SAE 30 oil un_ you am abte to
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output
rs meteredcu+ngot a-
tion. Your saw will use approximately
one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuoi
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This e_ine b cer_ to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoiinemustbemixed'w_ agood
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine og. We
recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix
gasoilne and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio Is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces o__with I gaJJonof unJea(:h_
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or bcet oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel follow the
Instruct_w pdnted on the container.
Once o, _sadded to the gasoi_e.
shake container momentarily to assure
thaHhefu_ Isthoroughlymlxed.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relatingto fuelbeforefuelingyourunit.
• Move On_ switch to STOR
• it engine does not stop, pull choke
knob out fully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COU) ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNleNG OUT OF FUEL
• Fuel enginew#h40:1 fuel mix.
• Fillbaroil tankwith bar oil.
•Primeengine byslowlypressingprim-
er bulbsixtimes.
• MoveOn/St_ switchto ON.
Prkn_ Bulb
__ CholB Podtimm
• Actuate chokeby pullingchoke knob
fu,y out.
• Set saw on the ground.Grip front
handlewithyourleft hand and place
rightfootthroughrear handle.
Starter Rope
tHand
on Front
Handle
IMPORTANT
Expeden_indk_s tha_a_ohoibk_ded
_._,ls(_led gaso_ orusingehand or
methanoi) can a,ract _ which
k_ds to sepera_n and tonnatJonof
ad_ do_restor_e. A_d_ 0as_n
damageS_e_el systemof _nengine
_-_ _ storam.
To avoid engine probkx_ the fuel sys-
FoCX-nvoughRearHan_e
•Set fast idleby depressingthe l_ro_e
k)ckw_hyourdolorhand."rhen,
_eeze andho_ thromeV,,gger.W_
yourthumb,pressthe fast idlelock
downand hokt Next, release the
throttletdgger.
t_rnst_.k_be empU_bek_, storagefor - oO Nor squeezethrometdg_r dur-
30 days or Io_ler, Drain the gas tank, ing starting; oths_utce, it will be nec-
sin1 the en_ne and _t _tmn unblthe rue eesary to reeet H'mfast _te lock.
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_rr.: Whenp.mngtheetarterrope, OPERATINGTmS
do notuse the full extent of the rope. •Cheok chain tenalea before first uea
DonetletS_llar ropeImapba_L HoM
hand_.Letropemw_d ¢ow_.
- Pt¢letarterropehandleP_Jy and
quicidy with your right hand unbl the
eng_ ettemm to start,butnomore
than 5 pu,s. Then, push in choke
knob to the partial position. Resurne
pumnghand_unaengineet=ts.
•Above 40°I, allow engine to run for
_ sseconds.Push._e
choke knob in to tha OFF positk_;
then squeeze and release throttle tdg-
get to altow eagle to k_e.
•Below 40OF, allow englne to warm up
for 30 seconds to I minute with choke
at partial position. Push choke knOb in
to the OFF position; then squeeze and
releasethroBetriggertoallowengine
to idle.
•_stopeng*_, moveOn/Stop_
to the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOT USethe choke to start a warm
engine or flooding and hard starling
may occur.
• Move On_ switchto ON.
• Set fast Idle lock.
• Be mxe choke is in tha OFF potion.
•With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place your right foot
through rear handle.
• Pultsts,ter ropehandle unmeng_e
starts.
- Squeaze and re_easetrwotlfetdggor
to returnengineto Idlespeed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Theenginemaybefl0odedif ithasnot
s_stedafter10raJs.Flooded_O_nes
canbeclearedofexcessfualwiththe
_o_ procedure:
_e_r 1n-_nu_of _ _
Chain Tension in the MeJ'4enanou
section.
• Cutwoodonly.Donotoutmetal,plas-
tisa, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
eign object. Inspect the saw and re-
parr parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. -
Even a small amount of dirt will quick-
ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
bility of kickback.
• Practice cuffing a few small logs using
me._ steps.n,_ w_he_pyou
get the "feel" of using your saw before
youbeg_amajorsaw_-eoperatk_.
•Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
•Begin cuffing with the saw frame
atta_ttJek_g.
•Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you am cutting.
• AitowUle chaJn to out for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
• Release the #_oftle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to k_. If y0u run the saw at
II g,4"offiewithout a cutting load,
_wear can occur.
•To avoid losing control when cut is
_mplete, do net put _o.
saw at end of cut.
•_entre_-e suff__=
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for brokenor dead
brancheswhich can fag whik)cumng
causingsedous Injury,Do notcut near
building=or electricalwires if you donot
knowttm directJ0n of line fall, nor cut at
nightsince youwiUnotbe able to sae
**Engage the fast idle lock. well, nor duringbad weather suchas
Vertfythatthe On/b'topowitch i_In the rain, enow, or strong,#_ds, e_.
ONposition. • Carefully planyour sawing operaUon
Pushchokeknobto the OFFposition, in advance.
W_ saw onground,gripfront hendk) - Clear the work am_LYouneed a ctee_
with left hand end place dght toot
thrOugh mar handle.
•Pull starter rope handle until engine
starts,
• Starting could require many puls de-
pending on I_)w badiy the unit is
flooded. If engine sti|l fags to s_t, re-
fer to lhe _11NG chart or
call 1-800-235-5878.
area all mound the bee soyou can
have secure footing.
• Studythe nafuralconditionstha_can
_mse the tree to falt in ape_lcular
direction.These conditionsinclude:
•The winddirec_on andspeed.
•The lean of the tree. The leen of a
tme mlg_ net be apparem due to
uneven or slopingterrain. Use a
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plumbor level to determinethe dl-
rectk_ oftree isan.
• Weight and branchesonone side.
• Surroundingtrees and obatade_
.Lookfordeoay and roL Ifthe bunk is
rotted,itcansnap and falltowardthe
• _ thore is enough room for
the tree tofall. Maintaina distanceof
2-1/2 tree lengths _rom the nearest
person or other objects. Engine noise
can d_own out a warr_g call.
•Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,
nails, stapl_ and wire from the uee
where cuts are to be made.
Plan a dear retre_ pa_
_----0--=,,_- C_recuonofFa, -
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 Inches in dlarneter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large
t_}es. A notch is cut on the side of the
tmo in _e dosJroddL.'oc_0n of fall. After
a felling cut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree wiE tend to fall In
the direction of the notch.
NOTE: ff tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FIELUNG TREE
•Make notch cut by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the
dtameter of the tree. Next complete
the nol_ by cuffing the bo_r_ See
illustration. Once the notch is cut, re-
move the wedge of woed from tree.
F'lnaJcuthere
Firstcut\
Notch-.__==
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_Bcond
•Alter removlng the woed, make the
felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. Thb b done by maldng a c_t
two indles higher than the cen-
ter of the notch. This will leave
enough uncut wood between the fell-
ing cut and the notch to form a hinge.
Th_ hk_ _, h_p praventthe tres
Hingeholdstree on
saJmpand helpa
€ommlfa,
NOTE:Beforefeaingcutis_, -
use wedges to open the cut when
necessary to control the direction of fall
To avoid kickback and chain damage,
usewoodorplestlcwedges,butnever
steel or iron wedges.
•Be alert to signs that the tree is reedy
tofa_=addngsounde,w_en_gof
the felling cut, or movement in fire up-
per branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quiddy on your
planned retreat path.
•Be extremelycaul_us withpartially
fallen tress ttmt may be poorly sup-
ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletety, set the saw aside and pull
down the b-ee with a cable winch,
block and taclde, or tractor. Donor
use your saw to cut down a partiaJly
fallen tree.
CU'i'I1NG A FALLEN TREE
_UcCKING)
ng is the term used for cutting a
fallen tree to the desired log size,
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
beingcut.AnyperUoncanrollcausing
loss of footing and control. Do not stand
downhill of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
•Cut onlyone logata time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully;
shmp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
• Use a sawhorse tocutsmalllogs..
Never allow another person to ho_d
the log while cutting and never hold
thelogw#hyourtogorfoot.
•Do not cut in an area where logs,
r_, androo_are=rigid. Dragbgs
Into a dea_ .area before curling them.
BUCKING TECHMQUES
WARNING: If saw hocomes pJr_l_l
or hung In a log, don't try to force It out.
You can lose q=ontrol of the saw resuit-
ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop Itm saw, drive a wedge of plestlc
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or woodintothe cut ur_ _=esaw_be
removedea_. ResWtsawa.d.cpxeUh/
reem_ the cuL Do not use a me_
wed_ Donotetten_ _orestmtyour
ssw w_n _ _ l_ncl_ orhung _a Io_
tJsea wedgetoremovepln_ed ssw
Turn stay OR: a_l u_ a _c or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
t
1_Cut
Overcuttlng beans on Ulet_p side of BUGKING USING A LOG OR
the Ing w.h the bot_n of gw saw SUPPOITr STAND
_dow_,_ whe,_ _, . Rememberyourr_ cut_a_'ay__
pressure the compres._on side of the ;og _He-
Undemumng involvescuUJngon the
undersideof the logwith top ofsaw
againstt_e log. When undercuttinguse
lightupwardpressure.Ho_dsaw firmly
and maintaincontrol.The saw wilttend
to push becktowardyou.
WARNING: Never turnsaw upside
dewn to undercut.The saw cannotbe
controlledin this position.
fer tothe glusb'atlonbelowforyour
first and second cut).
• Your first cut should exterld 1/3 of gle
d_._tefofthe_g.
• Rn_h w_hyoursecondcut.
l_Cut
Always make your flint cut on the
compression side ofthe log.
SecondoJt
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Ovemutthrough1/3 ofthe d_neter of
me log.
•Rollthe _0goyer and finishwith ase_
orldoverctlL
• Watch for logswitha compresion
side See ib.skation above forcutlk_ . Frequentlyclem _out ofthe
logsw_tha compre_sionside. way toavoid ldpping overthem.
UMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, alog, or in any position
which can _ause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
IMPoFrrANT POINTS
•Watchoutforspdngpo_.
Springpoles are small size limbs
w_dchcan M1dptoward you, or pull
you off balance. Use extreme caution
when culling small size limbs.
•Be alert for _. Watch out for
_that _te bent or und_ pres-
sure. Avoidbeing smJck by_e
branch or b_ saw when the terudon In
1hewood fibers is released.
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