Before Starting Engine; Guide Bar And Chain Oil; Fueling Engine; Starting Your Engine - Craftsman 358.350270 Operator's Manual

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If 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 call the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
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 SAE 30 oil until you are able 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 fuel
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle 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). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the
container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid en-
gine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See STORAGE instructions
for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
'_& WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS within this manual. Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
Right'Poot Through Rear Handle
Important points to remember
When using the starter rope, do not
use the full extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break. Do not
let starter rope snap back. Hold the
handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
NOTE: DO NOT attempt to cut material
with the fast idle lock button in the
locked position.
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
• Move ON/STOP switch to ON position.
• Pull choke knob out to the full extent.
• Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times=
Primer Bulb
On/Stop _@_
Switch