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The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Chain moves at idle. See IDLE
SPEED-T adjusting procedure.
• Saw witt not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure.
Idle Speed-T
Atlow engine to idte. If the chain moves,
idle is too fast. If the engine starts, idle is
too slow. Adjust speed until engine runs
without chain movement (idle too fast) or
stalling (idle too slow). The idle speed
screw is tocated in the area above the
primer bulb and is _abeled T.
• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
• Turn idle screw (T) counterc}ockwise
to decrease engine speed.
tf you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
call our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
WARNING: Perform the follow-
ing steps after each use:
• Allow the engine to cool and secure
the unit before storing or transporting.
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well
ventitatad area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store chain saw with al_ guards in
place and position chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach
of chitdren.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the
end of the season or if it wilt not be
used for 30 days or more,
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time:
• C_ean saw thoroughly before storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightty oil external meta_ surfaces
and guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-
per or ctoth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Empty the fue} system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuet }ines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual see mes-
sage tabeIed IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptabIe alter-
native in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fueI
tank or fuel storage container,
Follow the mix instructions found on
stabilizer containers. Run engine at
least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
coo_ed) is blended with fue_ stabilizer, tf
you do not use this oil, you can add a
fuel stabilizer to your fueI tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark pIug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycSe engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark piug open-
ing. S_owly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark p_ug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fue_ 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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