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CS-355T
1.
instruction manual
- Included with unit. Read be-
fore operation and keep for future reference to learn
proper, safe operating techniques.
2.
Safety manual
- Describe operating and safety
instructions for this chain saw.
3.
Chain Brake lever/Front hand guard
- Guard
between the front handle and the saw chain for pro-
tecting the hand from injuries and aiding in control
of the chain saw if the hand slips off the handle.
4.
rear handle
(for the right hand)
- Support handle
located on the top of the engine housing.
5.
Muffler cover
- Cover the muffler to protect opera
-
tor from hot surface of muffler.
6.
Chain Brake/Clutch cover
- Protective cover for
the
chain brake
, guide bar, saw chain, clutch, and
sprocket when the chain saw is in use.
7.
Chain tension adjuster
- Device to adjust chain
tension.
8.
Chain catcher
- A projection designed to reduce the
risk of the operator’s right hand from being hit by a
chain which has broken or derailed from the guide
bar during cutting.
9.
Spiked bumper
- Device, fitted in front of the guide
bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when in con-
tact with a tree or log.
10.
guide bar
- The part that supports and guides the
saw chain.
11.
Saw chain
- Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
12.
Bar tip guard
- Anti-kickback device attached on
the bar nose.
13.
Fuel tank cap
- For closing the fuel tank.
14.
Oil tank cap
- For closing the oil tank.
15.
Starter handle
- Pull handle slowly until starter en-
gages then quickly and firmly. When engine starts,
return handle slowly. Do not let handle snap back or
damage to unit will occur.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
16.
Cleaner cover knob
- Device for installing the air
cleaner cover.
17.
air cleaner cover
- Covers air cleaner.
18
Purge pump
- When starting engine, push purge
pump 3 or 4 times.
19.
Throttle trigger
- Device activated by the opera-
tor’s finger, for controlling the engine speed. Also
releases fast idle throttle latch when squeezed and
released immediately after starting engine.
20.
Throttle trigger lockout
- A safety lever which
must be depressed before the throttle trigger can
be activated.
Prevents accidental operation of
the throttle trigger.
21.
Control lever
- Device for connecting and discon-
necting the ignition system and allowing the en-
gine to be started or stopped. Lever also activates
choke.
22.
Front handle (for the left hand)
- Support handle
located at the front of the engine housing.
23.
Safety Lanyard
- If working off the ground the op-
erator must be trained in safe climbing techniques
and use of all recommended safety equipment.
CHain Saw TErMS
1.
Fast idle -
Throttle setting that causes engine to
operate at a faster speed for easier starting.
2.
Throttle Latch -
Device that sets idle speed to fast
idle when choke control is operated.
3.
Chain Brake -
Stops the saw chain.
4.
Drive Sprocket -
Drives saw chain.
5.
Clutch -
Turns drive sprocket when engine rpm is
fast enough to provide the power needed for cutting.