Craftsman 358.362181 Operator's Manual page 9

line engines. Use ofalternative fuels w ill
cause problems such as: i mproper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor
lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency,
deterioration offuel lines, gaskets and
internal carburetor components, etc. Al-
ternative fuels c ause h igh m oisture ab-
sorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading
to
oil and fuel separation.
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
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling 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 han-
dle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to
warm up before squeezing the throttle
trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material
with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL
CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the
full extent, the correct throttle setting for
starting is set automatically.
Choke/Fast Idle
Lever
1,
2,
ON/STOP Switch
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Choke/Fast Idlt Lo_
FULL HALF OFF
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times
with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.
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