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Prepareyourunitforstorageattheend
of the season or if itwiU not be used for
30 days or more.
WARNING:
• Allow the engine to ¢ooi, and secure
the unit before stodng or transporting.
• Store chain saw and fuet in a well
ventilated area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, etectric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store chain saw with all guards in
place and position chain saw so t_at
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
° Store chain saw well out ofthe reach
of children.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly be-
fore storage, Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-
per or cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under Fueling Engine in the Operating
Section of this manual, see message
labored IMPORTANT regarding the use
of gasohol in your chain saw,
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna-
rive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits duringstorage. Add stabi-
lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or
fue! storage container. Follow the mix
instructionsfound on stabilizercontain*
ors. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oi!
(air cooled) is especially blended with
fuet stabilizer, ff you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
to Four fuel tank.
ENGINE
• • Remove spark plug and pour I tea-
spoon of40:1,2-cycle engine oi!(air
cooled) through the spark ptug open-
ing. Slowly putlthe starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• C_ean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts,
• At _,hebeginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
° Replace your gasotine can if it starts
to rust.
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