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_IL WARNING: Muffler.isvery hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible matedal
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
,_ WARNING: 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 call 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 fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will 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 SAE 30 oil until you are able 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 fuel
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when
you fill the fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine 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 the instruc-
tions printed on the oil container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Al-
ways read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (called gasoholor using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separationand
formationof acids dudngstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel systemof an
engine while in storage. To avoidengine
problems, the fuel system shouldbe
emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, startthe en-
gine and let itrun untilthe fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.Use freshfuel
next season. See STORAGEinstructions
for additionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGEsection 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.
Z'L __ _____
dtSWARNING: 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
Left Hand
Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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