User manual CRAFTSMAN 358-353690-2-3-16 PS

[. . . ] [Sears owner's manual · · · · Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts VlODEL NO. 58. 353660-2. 3/14" 358. 353670-2. 3/16" 358. 353690-2. 3/16"PS CRRFTSMRH 2. 3/14" Z3/16" 2. 3/16"PS. USE ONLY. GASOLINE CHAINSAWS THIS CHA!N SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL WARNING: Carefully read and follow Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. These numbers are located on the starting instructions decal. Model No. Serial No. [. . . ] Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear will occur to the chain, bar, and engine. Stop the engine before setting the saw down BE GII_I_CU'[TING WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE SAW FRAME AGAINST THE LOG Figure 29 after cutting. . 13 Bn TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES 3. Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direc. The tree wilt be likely to fall: 1. ) In the direction the WIND is blowing 2. ) towards the direction of the· LEAN of the tree . 3-) on the side that is the HEAVIEST with branches. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples_ and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. e. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagQnat_to the line of fall. If you know the direction of fall: 1. ) Make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of fall. 3_) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. If you are not sure which way the tree will fall, use the notch method described for felling . large trees. The notch method is used to cut large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of the tree, the tree will tend to fall into the notch. 1. ) Cut the bottom of the notch first, about 1!3 of the diameter of the tree. Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch about 2" higher than the bottom of the notch. Leave enough uncut wood between the fell. !rig cut and the n0tch·. to _form a hinge. NOTE: The hinge helPS to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Use a wedge if there is any chance that the tree will not fall in the desired direction. NOTE: Stop cutting before, the felling cut is complete; use a wedge to open up the cut. Be alert for. signs fall: that the tree is ready to 1. ) cracking sounds 2. ) widening of the felling cut 3. ) movement in the upper branches. As the tree starts to fall, stop the saw;put it down, and get away quickly on your plan. ned retreat path. , , , , · OPENING OF FE LUNG CUT FALL _ , _\ t 45° ÷ CLOSING OF NOTCH HINGE HOLDS TREE ON STUMP AND CONTROLS THE FALL, Figure 30 Figure 31 DON'" Figure 32 PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS t_ - 14 Check the wind Don't cut down wind. · Checkth lean Don'tcut on lean side. Check the balance Don't cut On weighted side. C. BUCKING · Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. · Two types of cutting are used (Figure 33): nOvercutting -- begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert, light pressure downward. [. . . ] Mounting - 5/16 - 18 Flange 1 Decal - Instructions 1 (Left Half) Decal - Instructions (Right Half) Screw - 10-24 x 7/8 Bar Clamp Figure MODEL Key No. Description 1 Decal * Bar Clamp 1 Nut-5/16-t8Bar Mounting 1 Level - Chain Adjust 1 Knob - Chain Adjust · 1 Decal - Instructions (Left Hal0 1 Decal - Instructions (Right Hal0 1 Screw - 10-24 x 7/8 !STD541031 25257 23764 23759 23762 23761 25537 25529 25531 10 11 12 13 25525 STD5t1010 11873 69027 STD511002 69026 3O 14 15 Qty. Description 1: Nut-Bar Mounting - 5/16 - t8 1 Lever - Chain Adjust 1 Knob - Chain Adjust . 1 Knob Sharpening 1 . Spring 1 Washer 1 Decal- Bar Clamp 1 Decal - Instructions (Left Hal0 1 Decal - Sharpening Instructions 1 Decal - Instructions (Right Hat0 1 Screw - 10-24 x 7/8 1 Bar Clamp 1 Arm-Sharpening Stone (IncL 15) 1 Screw -10-20 x 1/4 1 Stone & Carrier Ass'y. [. . . ]