Sears 358.357182 - Manual (Page 16)

1. 0E8RA^CHiNG
a. Ahmys dab»ncii ■ tme wfter it is cut cktwn.
Oniy Bwi caa detxancfting be done saiety and
prroefly.
b. Leave the larger limbs underneath the telled
tree to supporrthe tree asycuworic.
c Start at the base of the felied tree and wdHc
toward the top, cutting bnnchesand Hmba.
Remove small limbs with one cut* Figure 26.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the SK3e of the tree opposrte the
branch you are cutting,
e. Remove larger, supporting toinches with
the 1/3, Zi3 cutting te^niquea desctibed In
the bucking section.
1) Start with an undercut
2 .) Fintshwifhanovercui.
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and
freeiy hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do nof cur if branches are higher than
your Shoulder. Get a professmtiai to do the
job.
b. Refer to Figure 27 for the pruning tech­
nique.
1 . } Underetrt 1/3 0# the way througa the lime
neardie trunk of the tree.
2. ) Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk.
3. } Keep out of die way of the filing limb.
4. ) Cut die stump flush near the mink of the
tree.
Figw»26
|i f I* IÜ SECOND PRUNING CUT
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PRUNiNaCUT M
FIRST PRUMNGCUT
F^weST
MAINTENANCE
A good maintenance program of regular inspec­
tion and care will increase the service fife and
help to maintain the safety and performance of
your saw. • Cheek the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts,
and fittings reipiiaily. Loose fasteners can
cause an unsafe condition a$ well as damage
to your saw.
e Make all adfustments or repairs (except car­
buretor adjustments^ with:
_epark plug wire ^sconneeted
—engine cool as opposed to a unit that has
just been nm.
A w ARNING
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aUlDC BAR AND CHAIN
Increase the senrice Hie of your Guide Bar and
Cham by:
—Using the saw property and as leeommeiidwj
in this manual
—Maintaining eorraet Chain Tentten. Set "Chafat
Tension'' lertlnn
—Proper lubrteation. See “Bar and Chain Lubri­
cant”
—Re^lar maintenance as described in this
section.
1. CHAIN MAINTENANCE
9 Sharpen the chain whtfc
— wood chips am smalt and powdery. Wood
Chips made by the saw chain sitcutd be
about the size of the teeth of the chain.
—saw has to be forced through the cut
—saw cuts to one side.
iCAunoN:! Mways wear gloves when handling
the chain. The chain is sharp enough to cut you
evan though it is too dull to cut wood.
a. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS “
items require±
Gloves
SGTdbLlBe
6" tile holder
FlatSe
Depth Gauge "^oot
1.) St^ engine.
24 Ac^ust Hit chain for proper tension. See
"Chain Tension” section.
3.) Work at the midpoint ot the b*r - cv i ng
the chain fonward by hand as «acr cut­
ter is filed.