Craftsman C944.411364 Instruction Manual page 9

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_WARNING: 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 chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fi[I the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fL 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 fi[I the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING: 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 at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 95 ml ofoil with 4
litres of unleaded gasoline, Included
with this saw is a 95 ml container of
Craftsman brand oil. Pour the entire
contents of this container into 4 [itres of
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture. 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. Al-
ways 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 engine problems, the fuel sys-
tem 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 STOR_
AGE instructions for additional informa-
tion.
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.
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,
_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 con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
• To start the engine, bold the saw
firmly on the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object,
Starter Rope Handle
Rigl Foot Throu
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.
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