Before Starting - Craftsman 358.350260 Operator's Manual

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
handling information in the safety rules
section of this manual before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the fuel
handling information do not attempt to
fuel your unit. Seek help from some-
one that does understand the informa-
tion or call the customer assistance
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
fill 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 fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). 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.
Always 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 addi-
tional information.
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move On/Stop switch to STOP.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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.
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
handle 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. Do not cut material with the
choke/fast idle lever at the FULL posi-
tion.
Starter Rope Handle
I
/ (kl_ I_'_ _1/ Left Hand
V ' I,/ ' i)/--In_ on Front
Right Foot Through Near Handle
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 set-
ting for starting is set automatically.
_ On/Stop
Switch
Primer
Bulb