Before Starting Engine; Guide Bar And Chain Oil; Fuel Stabilizer; Gasoline - Craftsman 358.356242 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY IN-
FORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SEC-
TION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE
FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTUNE AT
1_800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you
use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is not
avaJlable, you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntil you are
able to obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output is automati-
callymetered during operation. Your saw willuse one tank of
baroil for every tank of fuel mix. Always fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on thisproductrequiresa fuel mixture
of regular unleaded gasolineand a high quality40:1 2.-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bearings and
other moving parts. The correctfueVo_ mixture is40:1 (see
Fuel Mixture Chart). Too t_le oil or the incorrect oiltype will
cause poor performance and may causethe engine to over-
heat and seize.
Gasoline and,oil must be premixed in a clean approved fuel
container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.
Thisengine hasbeen certified to operateon unleaded gaso-
line and Craftsman 40:1 2-cycle engine oil(AIR-COOLED).
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels caIled gasohol (or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture, which leads to oiVgas separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-
age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, then run the fuel out of the carburetor and
fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it
stops. Use fresh fuel next season_. See STORAGE
instructions for additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILiTPR
Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formationof fuel gum depositsdudngstorage.AddstabilLzer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.Always follow
the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 5 minutesafteradding stabilizerto allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor.You do not have to drain
the fuel tank for storage if you are usingfuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
speciallyblended with fuel stabilizers.Ifyou do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman
No. 33500) to your fue! tank,
2-CYCLE OIL:
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)
stronglyrecommended.This oilisspe_a|ly blendedwithfue|
stabilizersfor increasedfuel stabilk'y (extendsfuel rffeupto 5
times longer) and reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2.cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
not available, use a good quality 40:1 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) engine oil thathas a recommendedfuel mix .
ratio40:1.
IMPORTAN'13 Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA. etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 40:1 2-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) engines and can cause
engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS:
• Consult cha.,tfor correctquarr_ies.
• Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
• Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon
gasoline container.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap,
Shake the container momentarily.
o The mixture is now readyfor use. Fuel stabi{izercan
be added at this time if desired;follow mixing ins'mJC-
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
Oil (1'1. o _}
1 gallon 3.2
1.25 gallons 4,0
2.5 gallons 8.0
NOTE: One gallon fuel containers will hold more than one
gallon. Iftoo much gasoline is in the container,the resulting
gas-to-oil fuel mixture wilt not be correct for proper engine
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