Shindaiwa 35701 - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATION
35714
Starting the Saw
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, then…
4. Start the saw by pulling the starter
cord upward rapidly.
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 fast-idle setting.
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
“Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure
(next page).
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.
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OPERATION
35717
Felling Trees
Escape
Path
CHN-10
Direction
of Fall 45°
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.).
■ 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!
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