Craftsman 358.351340 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMRN
2.0 cu.in./33cc2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
ModelNo.
358.351340 - 14 in. Bar
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WARNING:
i_ Read and Safety Rul..es Operating
followall and
Instructionsbeforefirstuse of this product.
Foranswersto yourquestionsaboutthis product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
•1-800-235-5878
Sea_,-Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA
530-08761706/08/98

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ®GAS
CHAII_,'SAW I i i ;.
For one y_earfrom_thede, of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
mamteined, I,ul_.dcatedlanditur_dupaccoro_,ngto the owner's manual, Sears will
ofchame,py inmatan-'orwor ansh p.
This warranty_exclude_the;bar, chain, sp.arkplugand air tilter,which am
expendable p._rts,_andbecomelwom dunng normal use.
Ifthis GadChain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for 30'days fromthe date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other dghts
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck end Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estetds, !L 60179
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plugwire when making repairs except
forcarburetor adjustments. Because a
chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting
tool,careless or improper use of this
toolcan cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
•Restrictthe use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op-
_'e_ating instructionsfound inthis
manual.
Hearing _ _._ SafetyHat
Protection_ I _ Eye
i=,or,,--- Protection
Snug . HeavyDuty
Clothing fGloves
dNIm
_,_Vear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slipsoles; snug-fittingclothing;heavy.
duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat;and sound barriers (ear
plugs or mufflers)to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have
hearing checked regularlyas chain
saw noise can damage headng. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
•Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
•Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals at least 30 feet (10 meters)
away from the work area when start-
ing and usingthe saw.
•Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you am fatigued, ill, or upset, or
If you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication.You must be in good
physicalcond'_ionand mentally alert.
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuouswork,
check with doctorbefore ope.rating,
• Do not start cuttinguntilyou have a
dear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreatpath.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injurytothe operator, helpers, or
bystanders may resultfrom one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in-a well_
•ventilated outdoor area.
•Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
• trained to do so.
•Make sure the chain will not make
contactwith any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
•Do not put pressure on the saw, es-
Pecially at the end of the cut. Doing
so can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
•Stop engine before setting saw down.
•Hand carry saw onlywhen engine is
stopped.Carry with muffler away from
body; guide bar & chain projecting be-
hindyou; guide bar preferably cov-
ered w,th a scabbard.
•Store the unitand fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
porscannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Follow all safety roles to help avoid
kickback and other forces whichcan
result in sedous injury.
AvoldO_
Clear The Working Area
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion ofthe tip
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD ofthe guidebar.Contactatthe upper
WORKING ORDER
•Have all chain saw service Performed
by a qualified service dealer except
the items listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
•Make certain the saw chain stops
movingwhen the throttletrigger is re-
leased. For correction, refer to "Car-
buretor Adjustments."
•Keep _e handles,dry,clean, and free
from odor fuel mixture.
•Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
•Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacej_ant parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
portion of the/tip of the guide bar can
cause the ctiain'to dig into the object,
which stopsthe ch_,nfor an instant.The
resultisalightningfast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when
the chain issuddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a for-
eign object in the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a rever-
sal of the chainforce used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move In the op-
posite directionof the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw stndght
back toward the operator. Pull-In pulis
the saw away from the operator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
fueling site before starting., rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
•Turn the-engine off and let _aw cool in or avoid any obstructionthat your saw
a non-oombuatible area, not on dry chain co_J_dhitwhile cutting.
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re- • Kee_)saw chain sharp andpropedy
move fuel cap and refuel uniL tans,oned. A loose or dullchain can
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAI_I'ION
_•Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
•. or=ma •
in aress where fuel is mixedor poursd. VT_ a basic cnde_am_
yousan re.ca thee_. _t. ofscrpr_e
"- Mix and Peur fuai in an outdoor arsa which_tc _
and use an approved, marked con- •Never letthe movingchain con...tect
teiner for allfuel purposes. Wipe up •any object at the tip Ofthe guide bar.
all fuel spills before starting saw. Keep woddngarea free from obstnx>
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from tons such as other trees, branches,

incmaeethechanceof kickback.Fol- keepyour body.from I_.ing in a direct
low man.utactumr's chain sharpening line with.the cutting chron.
and maintenance instructions.Check •Stand with your weight evenly bai-
tension at regular intervals, but never anced on both feet.
with engine mnnlng. Make sure bar • Do notoverreach. You could be drawn
clamp nuts am eecurel..y,tightened, or thrown offbalance and lose conVol.
•Begin and continue cuttin_lat full •Do not cut above shoulder height. It is
sp_:l, ff the ct3a,nis.m0_g at a difficultto maintain control of saw
slower speed, _here is greater chance above shoulder height.
of Idcld0ackoccu_ng. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
•Use extreme caution when reentering WARNING: The following features are
aout.
• Do not attempt cuts startingwith the
tipof the bar(plunge cuts).
•Watch for shiftinglogs or Otherforces
that could close a cut and pinch or fall
intochain.
•Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar end Low-WackbackChain.
Avoid Plnch-K]okbaok:
•Be extremely aware of situationsor
obstructionsthat can cause matedai
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
*Do not cut more than one log at a
time.
•Do not twist saw as bar is withdrawn
from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
ilways begin cutting with the engine
at ful/speed and the saw housing
against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to holdthe cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the leftofthe saw
Thumbon \_
.o ,w
locked
Neverreversehandposltlons .
• Agood, firm gdp on the saw with b.oth
hands will help,y_., maintain control.
Don't let go. Gdp the mar handle w_.
your dght hand whether you are dgm
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your left hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your leftthumb
under the front handlebar. Keep your
leftarm straight withthe elbow locked.
•Positionyour left hand on the front
-handlebar so it is in a streight linewith
your righthand on the rear handle
when making bucking cuts. Stand
slightlyto the left side of the saw to
includedonyour saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fea-
tures will nottotally eliminate this dan-
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.
•Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting
the chain ifyour hand slips offthe
front handlebar.
•Positionoffront and rear handlebars:
dask3nedw'dh.,distance between han-
dles and "in-l,ne"with each other. The
spread and "in-line" position of the
hands prowded by this design work
together to give balance and res,s-
tance in controllingthe pivot ofthe
saw back toward the operator ifkick-
back occurs,
•Reduced-W_kback Guide Bar: de-
signed with a small radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback dan-
_er zone. This type b.arhas been
emonsb'eted to significantlyreduce
the number and eenousness of kick-
backs when tested In accordance with
ANSI B175.1.
_.__ SmallRadius
TipGuideBar
TipGuideBar
•Low-I_ckback Chain:has met Idckback
performance.r_uirernents when tested
on a representalivesample of chain
saws below 3.8 cubic Inch
displacementspecifiedIn ANSI B175.1. "
Low-KickbackChain
ContouredDepthGauge
.. ongatedGuardUnk
DeflectsK]ddoack
ForceAndAllows
WoodToGmdua_y
RldeIntoCutter
S.AF_Y. NOTICE: Exposure to
vibreUons through prolonged use of
gasoline power_:l hand tools could
cause bloodvessel or nerve damage in
the fingem, hands, and joints of people
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prone to dmulation di,_.rders.or .
abnormal swelling. Prol.o.ngea use in .
cold weather has been linked to blcoa
vessel damege in otherwise h.salthy
people. If symptoms occur sucn as
numbn .e:ss,pmn, loss of strengm,
change in skin color or t.e'4u.m, or I.o_.-
of feeling in the fingers, nanas, or joims,
"discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not
• guarantee the avoidance of these
problems Users who operate power
tools on a continual andregular barb
must closely monitor their physical
conditionand the condition of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE If this saw is to be used
for commercial logging, you must order
and installa chain brake to comply with
Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging. Contact your Sears
Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is
equipped with a temperature limiting
mufflerand spark8rrastingscreen
whichmeetsthe requirementsof
CalifomlaCodes4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by.law that many int.emal
combustion engines be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. Ifyou operate a
chain sew in a state or localewhere
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsiblefor maintaining the
operating condition ofthese parts.
Failure to do so is a violationof the law.
Refer to Customer Responsibilities
chart in the MAINTENANCEsection.
STANDARDS: This chain saw islisted
by Underwriters Labomtorias, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws Safety Requirements (ANSI
B175.1-1991).
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.351340
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Bar tool
•2-cycle eng!ne oil
(Bar oil not ,ncluded)
•Examine parts for damage Do not
use damaged pads
•If you need assistance or find that
pads are missing or damaged, please
call 1-800-235-5878
NOTE: It is n9rmai to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unithas been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
resultyou may smell gasoline orfind a
drop of oil/fuai residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw isfully assembled; no
assembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAW
READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERAT-
ING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize
yourseffwith tb_ location ofthe various controlsand adjustments. Save this
manual forfutu_ reference. ,
BarTool FrontHandle
_=_===_ StsrterRope
ON/STOP
Chain Muffler
Bar Oil RII Cap Housing
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
Lockout Adjusting
,Screw
Rear
Handle
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix RII Cap
Chain
Direction
ofTravel
ThrottJe Choke Chain Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
Trigger Knob Bar Clamp _er
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP Switch is used to stop
•e engine.
THROTrLE TRIGGER
The throttletrigg-_rcbntrolsengine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The throttle lockoutmust be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttlerig-
ger. This feature prevents you from ac-
cidentailysqueezing the rigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The.fast idle lock holds the throttie tdg-
ger in the starting position.Activate the
.fastIdle lock by preying the throttle
|oekout and squeezJng the throttle rig-
ger,Wlth the _rottie rigger squeezed.
press the fast idle lock. Release the
throffielockoutand rigger while holding
the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The Choke Knob activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine
dudng cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The Pdmer Bulbcirculates fuel tothe
carburetor to provide quickerstarting.
CHAIN TENSION
It ts normal for a new chain to stretch
dudng first30 minutesof operation. You
should check your chain tension fm-
quentty.See Chain Tension under the
Service and Adjustments section.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Besureto readthefuel
handlinginformationinthesafetyrules
sectionofthis manuel before you begin.
If you do not understand_e fuel han-
. dlinginformationde notattempt to fuel
.your unit.Seek help fromsomeone that
does understandthe informationor call
the customerassistance help lineat
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chainoiler providescontinuouslu-
bricationto the chain and guide bar. Be
suretofiHthe bar oiltank when you fill
the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we .recommend.y.ou.use Craftsman
chainsaw bar o,L If Craftsman bar oil is
notavailable, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil untilyou are able to
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output
isautornaticailymetered duringopera-
tion.Yours_w willuse approximately
one tank of bar oil for every tank offuel
mix. Always fillthe bar oil tank when
youtillthe fuel tank.
FUEUNG ENGINE
This engine iscertified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.Before operation,
gasolinemust be mixed with a good
quality2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Craftsman brand oH.Mix
gasolineand oil at a ratio of40:1 (A
40:1 ratiois.obtai.'nedby mixing3.2
ounces of o,I with I gallon ofunleaded
gasoline). DO NOTUSEautomotive oil
or boatoil.These oilswill cause engine
damage. When. mbdngfuel followthe
instru_'o_nspnntedon the co._ner.
Once _>rb-,_dded to the gasoline,
shake container momantejily to assure
thatthe fuel is thoroughly _
Always read and follow the safety rules
relatingto fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
_3de_ indcmes that aicohol blended
methanoi)sanat_actmoisturewhich
,nesand_,_ator arees_ty.Usa_
fuel nextseason.Sce STORAGEins_nx>
tions foraddilion_ information.
Never useengine or carburetorcleaner
productsinthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Bee the STORAGEsaotion for additionai
information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE,
• Move On/Stop switchto STOR'
• Ifsogine does notatop, pullchoke
knobout fully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
•Fuel engine with40:.1fuel mix.
•R]I ber oil tenk with ber oil.
•Move On/Stop switchto ON.
Primer Bulb
g _/-',,_,/ CHOKEPosmoNs
• Actuate choke by pullingchoke keob.
fullyout.
• • Primaengine by slowlypressingpdrn-
er bulbsix times.
•Set saw onthe ground.Grip front
handle withyour left hand and place
rightfoot throughmar handle.
StarterRopeHandis
LeftHand
onFroot
Handle
FootTtw_ RearHancne
•Betlestidk)bycispms_=gthemrotUe
iseds to eml:_nlionand tormaiion of Iocl_with )_Jr right _ _,
acUsdungaior_e._ geecan sque.eze..andhoUthrot,eV_gur.W_h
damamthefu¢symmofanenCne
ToV_'_ , your mume, pinesthe faat idlelock
downand hoid.Ne:d, ndeese the
ToFppe.. sys- t omeger.
_ns_x_.beeml__ befomstm'agefur • DoNOTsqueszethmt_tflggerdur
30 days or k_lger. Dramtbe ges tenk, .. ing atartlng; atherwlsa, it will be nso-
sta_ the engine sod bt it ron ur_l the fuel e_W te mest the fast Idk)lock.

NOTE:Whenpullingthestarterrope,
donotusethefullextentoftherope.
Donotletstarterropesnapback.Hold
handle.Letroperewindslowly.
• Pullstarterrope handlefirmlyand
quicklywith yourdght hand untilthe
engine attempts to start,but no more
than 5 polls."Fherk pushln Choke
knobfully.Resume pollinghandleun-
til enginestarts,
• Above 40°F, allow engineto runfor
approximately5 seconds.Then
squeezeand releasethrottletdggerto
OPERATING TIPS
•Check Chaintension before firstuse
and after,1 minuteof opereticn. See
Chain Tensionin the Maintenance
section.
•Cut wood only.Donot cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non--woodbuildingma,_,-
•tedals, etc.
•Stop the saw ifthe chainstrikesafor-
eign object. Inspect the saw andre-
pair parts as necessary.
•Keep the chainout of dirtand sand.
Even asmallamount of dirtwill quick-
allow engine to Idle. lydull achainand Increase the possl-
•Below40°F, allow engineto warm up bllityof kickback.
for 30 seconds to I minutewith Choke • Practice cutting a few small logs using
at parital position.Pushchoke knob in the followingsteps. This will help you
tothe OFF position;then squeeze end get the "feel"of usingyoursaw before
release throttletrigger toallow engine you begin amajorsawing operation.
to idle. lowthe engine to reaChfull speed
•Tostop engine, move On/Stop switch • Squeeze the throttlerigger and al-
tothe STOPposition, before cutting.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOTuse the Choketo start awarm
engine or floodingand hardstarting
may occur.
•Move On/Stop switchtoON.
•Set fast idle lock.
• Be sure choke b Inthe OFF position.
•• W.ithsaw on ground, gdpfront handle
with lefthand and place your rightfoot
throughrear handle.
• Pullstarter rope handle untllengine
starts.
•Squeeze and release throttletdgger
to rstum engine to idleapsed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not
startedafter 10 pulls. Rooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the
follovAngprocedure:
_,-Engage the fast Idle lock.
•Verifythat the On/Stop switchis inthe
ON position. - :
•Pushchoke knob tothe OFF position.
•WR..hsaw on ground, grip fronthandle
with left hand and place dgM foot
throughrearhandle.
•Pullstarterropehandleuntilengine
stads.
• Startingcould require many pugsde-
pending on how badlythe unitis
flooded. If engine stillfails to start, re-
fer tothe TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or
call 1-800-235-5878.
Begin cuttingwith the saw frame
against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
•Allowthe chainto cut for you. Exert
onlylight _lownward pressure.
•Release'the_throttlerigger as soon
asthe cut Is completed, allowingthe
engineto Idle. If you runthe saw at
fullthrottlewithouta cuffingload,
unnecessarywear can occur.
•Toavoid losingcontrolwhen cut is
complete, donot put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
•Stopenginebeforesettingsaw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
brancheswhichcan failwhile curling
causingeedous injury. Do not cut near
bulldlngsor electrical wires ifyou do not
know the directionof tree fall, nor cut at
nightsince youwig not be able to see
well, norduflngbad weather such as
rein, snow,or strong winds,etc.
•Carefully ptenyoursawing operation
in advance.
•Ctsar the work area. Youneed a clear
area all around the tree so you can
havesecureleo'ring.
• Studythenaturalconditionsthatcan
causethetreetofallIna particular
direction.These conditionsInclude:
•The wind directionand speed.
•The lean ofthe tree. The lean of a
tree mightnotbe apparent due to
uneven or slopingterrain, use a
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plumborleveltodeterminethedi-
rectionoftreelean.
: Weightandbrancheson oneside.
Surroundingtreesandobstacles.
• Lookfordecayand roL If the trunk is
rotted,itcan snap and fail toward the
operator. -_ .......
• • Make sure there isenough room for
- the tree tofail Maintain a distance of
Dwillhelp prevent the tree
in the wrong direction.
Hingeholds_ee on
ab_td,_fv_'incheshigher than the can- or hung in alog, don't tryto force itout.
tar of the notch. This will leave You can lose control of the saw result-
enough uncutwood between the fell- ing in injury end/or damage to the saw.
ing cut andthe notch to form a hinge. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic
Rnalcuthere : Cut onlyone logat a time.
Rrst !._r / _- Cut shattered wood very carefully;,
-,_ !,-,,- sharp pieces of wood couldbe flung
_._. toward aperator.
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Notch_ ...... r•Use a sawhorse to cut smail
Never allow another person tl°ghhoid
_v._ /...__, the log whiis cutting and never hold
"S ge the log with your leg or fool
__..,. _,_ • Do not_ut inan area where logs,
limbs, and rootsare langbd. Drag logs
•After removing the wood, make the intoa cleararea before curlingtilem.
fellingcut on the opposite side of the BUCKING TECHNIQUES
notch.This is done by maldng a cut WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
2-1/2trea lengths from the nearest.
person or other objects. Engine norse
can drown out a warning call. NOTE: .Beforefailingcut iscomplete,
•Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, use weagea to open the cut when
nails, staples, and wire from the tree necaesanj to controlthe dirocdon offail.
where cuts are to be made. To avoid .kJcid_ckend chain damage,
treat use _or p.la_c wedges, but never
Plana clearmpath steel or iron weages.
• Be alert to sigr_ that the tree is ready
to fall:cracking sounds, wk_..ningof
_,--_- --,ill_- DirectionofFall the felling cut, or movement znthe up
_// per branches.
•As tree startsto fail,stap saw, putit
down, and get away quicklyon your
planned retreatpa..th. .
FELLING LARGE TREES • Be extremely cautious with partially
(6 inches in diameter or larger) fallen trees that may be poorlysup-
The notchmethod isused to fell large ported. When a tree doesn't fallcorn-
trees. A notch is cut on the side of the pletely,eat the saw aside and pull
tree inthe desired directionof fall. After down the tree Witha cable winch,
a fellingcut is made on the opposite blockend tackle, or tractor.Do not
side oftree, the tree will tend to fall in use your sew to cut down a partially
the directionofthe notch, fallen tree.
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots, cu'n'ING A FALLEN TREE
remove them before making the notch. (BUCKING)
NOTCH CUT AND FELMNG TREE Bucking ksthe term used for cuttinga
•Make notch cut by cuttingthe top of fallen tree to the desired log size.
the notch first.Cut through 1/3 ofthe WARNING: Do not stand on the log
diameter of the tree. Next complete .beingcuL ..Anyportioncan rollcausing
the notch by cuttingthe bottom. See loss of footing and control. Do not stand
illustration.Once the notch is cut, re- downhillof the logbeing cut.
move _e_wedge of wood from tree. IMPORTANT POINTS

orwcodintothecutunt_thesew cen be
r_ I'ly. REtitlt |lnd carefully
manterthem_. Do not_a met_
w_e. Do n_ at_.__mmrt your
sew whan it b pinchedor hungin a log.
Usea wedgetoremovepinchedsaw
Turn ssw OFF and usa a piastlc or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins onthe top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutling use
lightdownward pressure.
OvercutUng Undercutting
Undercutting involvescuttingon the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercuttinguse
lightupward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintaincontrol. The saw will tend
to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
downto undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the
compressions:de of the log.
Rrst cut on com_sslon side of log
I_ -- .-
_#Secondcut
Rrstcuton compressionsideof log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overout through 1/3of the diameter of
the log.
•Roll the log over and finishwith a sec-
ond overcut.
-Watch for logswith a compreslon
side. See illustrationabove for cutting
logswith a compression side.
U@ngs log
forsupport 2_Cut
Io,
_t= Cut
1stCut
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
•Remember yourfirst cut is always on
the compressionside ofthe log. (Re-
fer to the iilustratlonbelow for your
first and second cut).
•Yourfirst cut should extend 1/3 ofthe
diameter ofthe log.
•Finishwith your second cut.
uslog c=
L.,, . .
-_1 stCut
2n cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb intoatree to
limbor prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
•Watch outfor spdngpoles.
Spdngpolss m small size limbs
whichcan wh:p toward you, or pull
you off balance. Use extreme caution
when cuttingsmall size limbs.
•Be alert for spdngback. Watch outfor
branches that am bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the
branch orthe saw when the tension in
the wood fibersis released.
•Frequentlyclear branches out of the
way to avoid trippingoverthem.
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