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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 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 fl. 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 ban
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
_WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling,
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-
line must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand syn-
thetic oil. Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio
of 40:1, A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
ing 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
oil 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. AI-
ways read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Expedenca 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. See STORAGE instructions
for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor 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 to-
ward the front handle as far as pos-
sible.
The chain brake must be disen-
gaged before cutting with the saw.
£A
_
I_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 mufflen
A hot muffler can
cause serious
burns.
STOPPING
YOUR ENGINE
• 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
on Front
Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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