Operator`s manual

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
WARNING:Besuretoreadthefuel
handlinginformation inthe safetyrules
section ofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.
ffyoudo notunderstandthe fuel han-
dlinginformationdonotattempttofuel
yourunit.Seekhelpfrom someonethat
doesunderstandthe informationorcall
thecustomerassistancehelplineat
1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous lu-
bricationto the chain and guide bar. Be
sure tofill 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
isautomatically 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 iscertified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed witha 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 oi!
or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructionsprinted 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
relatingto fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experienceindicatesthat alcohol blended
fuels(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract moLoture which •
leadsto separation and formation of
acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
whilein storage.
Toavoid engine problems,the fuel sys-
tem shouldbe emptied before storagefor -
30 days or longer.Drain the gas tank,
startthe engine and let it rununtilthefuel
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lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See STORAGEinstruc-
tionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
ee the STORAGEsection for additional
information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move On/Stop switch to STOP.
• If engine does not stop, pull choke
knob out fully.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
• Fuel engine with 40:t fuel mix.
° Fillbar o_1tank with bar oil.
• Prime engine by pressing primer bulb
six times.
° Move On/Stop switch to ON.
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• Actuate choke by pulling choke knob
fully out.
• Set saw on the ground. Grip front
handle with your left hand and place
rightfoot through rear handle.
Starter RopeHandle
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ligl FootThroughRear Handle
Set fast idle by depressing the throttle
lock with your right hand. Then,
squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
your thumb, press the fast idle lock
down and hold. Next, release the
throttle trigger.
DO NOTsqueeze throttle trigger dur-
ing starting;otherwise, it will be nec-
essary to reset the fast idle lock.
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