Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 35088 - 18 in. Gas Chainsaw Operator's Manual

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_ll, WARNING: Muffter is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffIer or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
_LWARNING: 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 can 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 fueI tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil win quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will 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 oiI until you are aMe 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. Atways fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuet tank.
FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unteaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasotine must be mixed with a good
quatity synthetic 2-cycIe air-cooIed en-
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and
oit at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with
1 gailon of unleaded 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 fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil
These oils wiit cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel fottow the instruc-
tions printed on the oil container. Once
oil is added to the gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuet is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat-
ing to fueI before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-
blended fueis (called gasohol 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. Never use engine or car-
buretor cteaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur,
See the STORAGE section for additionai
information
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by
pulling the front hand guard back toward
the front handle as far as possible. The
chain brake must be disengaged before
cutting with the saw.
_ WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual. Avoid contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
• To start the engine, hold the saw
firmly on the ground as iitustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
on Front
_ Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle