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BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_IkWARNING:
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 call 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 fill 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 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 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
,_IkWARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled
en-
gine oil. We recommend
Craftsman
brand synthetic
oil. Mix gasoline
and
oil ata ratio of 40:1. A40:1
ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces
of oil with
1 gallon 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 will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow 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. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat-
ing 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 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 cleaner 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 toward
the front handle as far as possible. The
chain brake must be disengaged
before
cutting with the saw.
_ILWARNING:
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 illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting
any object.
Starter Rope Handle
• I
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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