User manual CRAFTSMAN 358-353660-2-3-14

[. . . ] [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. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. [. . . ] 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. coMake sure there is enough room for the free to fall. 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. DO NOT CUT · --near electdcal wires or buildings. --if you do not know the direction of tree fall. --at night since you will not be able to see well. --during bad weather--strong wind, snow, rain, etc. FELLING SMALL TREES--LESS THAN 6" DIAMETER . a. 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. 2. ) Complete the notch by making the slant cut. 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. [. . . ] Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance. FUEL AND OIL . . . 8-9 of:sparks or flame where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. Eliminate all sources 5. 6. 7. Use1 part air-cooled;:2_cycle engine Oil _to, :16parts: !e_ded or unleaded r_egular::gaso!!n_. Mix and store fuel in an approved; marked container. Mix and pour fuel in a well-ventilated area. [. . . ]