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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING
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ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING
OR TRANSPORTING iT IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL tN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM
WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS
OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN
PLACE. POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT SUCH AS THE CHAIN CANNOT
ACCIDENTLY CAUSE INJURY TO
PASSERS BYo
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN. ..............
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain saw isto be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly prior to storage Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
= Clean the entire unit.
,Ctean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities",
Inspect thebar clamp area and dean any dirt, sawdust,
grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide
bar and chain; replace a guide bar that isbent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Re..
place a damaged or worn chain.
• Lightlyoi! external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
[_ AUTION: Wear protective gloveswhen
handling chain. The chain Is sharp and
can cut you even when it isnot moving.
= Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the gu{de
bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper, cloth, or plastic.
ENGINE
Never use engineor carburetorcleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occurto fuet system com-
ponents.
Follow these instructions:
1, Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved
fuel container.
2. Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storage
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the car-
buretor, fuel filter, fuel line, or tank during storage° Also,
experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called
gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture, which leads to oil/gas separation and formation of
acids during storage which will damage your engine, To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage of 30 days or Ionger_
Fue! stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuef gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container, Always follow the mix instructions found on sta-
bilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after ad-
ding stabilizer to allow stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Craftsman 40:1 2-cycte engine oil is specially blended with
fuel stablltzers_ If you do not use this SEARS oil, you can
add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman #33500) to your
fuel tank.
, Remove spark plug and pour 1teaspoon of 40:1 oit mix
through the spark plug opening. Slowly pu!t the starter
rope 8 to !0 times to distribute oil to inner engine sur-
faces
o Replace spark plug with a new one of the recom-
mended type and heat range. Refer to "Product Speci*
fications"o
= Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities".
, Reinstall alt covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten alt screws and fasteners
o Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Re-
place any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
o Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginning of the next season.
OTHER
° Do not store gasoline from one season to another
, Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust°
Rust and/or dirt in your fuel system will cause prob-
lems.
• Store your unit in a wet1ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will in-
duce condensation and eventua{ rust or corrosion
Be sure atl handles and guards are in place end are se-
curely fastened_ Replace any damaged parts.
IMPORTANT: Never cover unit while engine and exhaust
areas are still warm
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