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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
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,I_WAEINING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin, tf 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 catt 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 fitt the bar oit tank when you
filI the fuet tank (Capacity = 8.8 fI. oz.).
Lack of oil wiIi quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oi$witl cause overheat-
ing shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil
is not available, you may use a good
grade SAN 30 oit unti_ you are abie to
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output
is automatically metered during opera-
tion. Your saw will use approximately
one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuei
mix. Always fill bar oil tank when you
fill the fueI tank,
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap
s_owly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unIeaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasotine must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycte air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline. Included with this saw is a
3.2 ounce container of Craftsman
brand oil Pour the entire contents of
this container into 1 gallon of gasotine
to achieve the proper fueI mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil
These oils wilt cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow the instruc-
tions printed on the oit container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughIy mixed. At-
ways read and fo$low the safety rules
relating to fuel before fue}ing your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (caIled gasoho_ or using
ethanot or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separatbn 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 sys-
tem shou}d be emptied before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and tet it run until
the fuet tines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See STOR-
AGE instructions for additional informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
manent 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.
_I'WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at id}e
speed, ff the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffIer can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
To start the engine, hotd the saw firmly
on the ground as illustrated below.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not
use the fu$l extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break. Do not
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