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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
4_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 cati the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fitI the bar oil tank when you
flit the fuet tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oit
is not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil untit you are aMe 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 oit tank when
you fill the fueI tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unIeaded gasoIine. 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 gailon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the
container.
Once oiI is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and foltow the safety ruIes
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohoI
blended fuels (catied gasohoI or using
ethanol or methanoI) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine white in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-
tem should be emptied before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and _etit run until
the fuel tines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See STOR-
AGE instructions for additional informa-
tion.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
mLWARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed, if the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTwithin this manual. Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffIer can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
To start the engine, hoid the saw firmly
on the ground as illustrated. Make
sure the chain is free to turn without
contacting any object.
Important point8 to remember
When pulting the starter rope, do not
use the fut[ extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break. Do not
let starter rope snap back. Hold the
handle and [et the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to
warm up before squeezing the throttle
trigger. Do not cut material with the
choke/fast idle lever at the FULL
CHOKE position.
Starter Rope Handle
/ ('k_l_-_.k _ Lett Hand
_ _ on Front
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
NOTE: tn the following steps, when
the choke/fast idte lever is pulled out to
the fuit extent, the correct throttIe set-
ting for starting is set automatically.
_ On/Stop
Switch
Primer
Bulb
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