Craftsman 358.360170 Parts List page 8

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4BIJWAHNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
41_ WAFINING: Be sure to read the
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 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
Iubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fiIt the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too littIe oil wiII 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 oit
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
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4MLWAHNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-
line must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycte air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand syn-
thetic oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
ing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
untended gasoline. Included with this
saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil.
Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper foet mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil
These oils witI cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel foitow the instruc-
tions printed on the oil container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-
ways read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuet before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohot
blended fuels (called gasohoI or using
ethanot 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 engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine 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 cteaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
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.
ram,WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed, tf the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTwithin this manual. Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as itiustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Right Foot Through Rear Handle