Instruction manual

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_ WARNING:Mufflerisveryhot
duringandafteruse.Donottouchthe
mufflerorallowcombustiblematerial
suchasdrygrassorfueltodoso.
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
_ WARNING:Besuretoreadthe
fuelhandlinginformationinthesafety
rulessectionofthismanualbeforeyou
begin.Ifyoudonotunderstandthe
fuelhandlinginformationdonotat-
tempttofuelyourunit.Seekhelpfrom
someonethatdoesunderstandthein-
formationorcallthecustomerassis-
tancehelplineat1-800-235-5878.
GUIDEBARANDCHAINOIL
Thebarandchainrequirelubrication.
Thechainoilerprovidescontinuouslu-
bricationtothechainandguidebar.Be
suretofillthebaroiltankwhenyoufill
thefueltank(Capacity=6.8ft.oz.).
Lackofoilwillquicklyruinthebarand
chain.Toolittleoilwillcauseoverheat-
ingshownbysmokecomingfromthe
chainand/ordiscolorationofthebar.
Formaximumguidebarandchainlife,
werecommendyouuseCraftsman
chainsawbaroil.IfCraftsmanbaroilis
notavailable,youmayuseagood
gradeSAE30oiluntilyouareableto
obtainCraftsmanbrand.Theoiloutputis
automaticallymeteredduringoperation.
Yoursawwilluseapproximatelyone
tankofbaroilforeverytankoffuelmix.
Alwaysfillthebaroiltankwhenyoufill
thefueltank.
FUELINGENGINE
_WARNING:Removefuelcap
slowlywhenrefueling.
Thisengine 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 3.2 ounces of oil with
1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. In-
cluded with this saw is a 3.2 ounce
container of Craftsman brand synthetic
oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container 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 instructions
printed on the oil 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 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 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.
,dl_ 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 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
8
Leff Hand
on Front
Right'Foot Through Rear Handle