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BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
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,I_WAEINING:
Be sure to read the
fuel handling
information
in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin, tf you do not understand
the
fuel handling
information do not at-
tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone
that does understand
the in-
formation
or catt the customer
assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication
to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fitt the bar oit tank when you
filI the fuet tank (Capacity
= 8.8 fI. oz.).
Lack of oil wiIi quickly ruin the bar and
chain.
Too little oi$witl cause overheat-
ing shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration
of the bar.
For maximum
guide bar and chain life,
we recommend
you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman
bar oil
is not available,
you may use a good
grade SAN 30 oit unti_ you are abie to
obtain Craftsman
brand. The oil output
is automatically
metered during opera-
tion. Your saw will use approximately
one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuei
mix. Always fill bar oil tank when you
fill the fueI tank,
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
s_owly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unIeaded
gasoline.
Before operation,
gasotine
must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycte air-cooled
engine oil.
We recommend
Craftsman
brand oil
Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained
by mixing 3.2
ounces
of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline.
Included with this saw is a
3.2 ounce container
of Craftsman
brand oil
Pour the entire contents
of
this container
into 1 gallon of gasotine
to achieve the proper fueI mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil
These oils wilt cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow the instruc-
tions printed on the oit container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container
momentarily
to assure
that the fuel is thoroughIy
mixed. At-
ways read and fo$low the safety rules
relating to fuel before fue}ing your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (caIled gasoho_ or using
ethanot or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separatbn
and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-
tem shou}d be emptied before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and tet it run until
the fuet tines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See STOR-
AGE instructions for additional informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
manent damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional
information.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged
by
pulling the front hand guard back to-
ward the front handle as far as pos-
sible. The chain brake must be disen-
gaged before cutting with the saw.
_I'WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at id}e
speed,
ff the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual
Avoid con-
tact with the muffler.
A hot muffIer can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING
YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING
POSITION
To start the engine, hotd the saw firmly
on the ground as illustrated below.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting
any object.
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not
use the fu$l extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break.
Do not
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