Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR manual Engine, Fuel System, Other

Prepareyourunitfor storageat the end tire in minimizingthe formationof fuel of the seasonor if it will not be usedfor gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabi-

30 days or more.	lizer to the gasolinein the fuel tank or
WARNING:	fuel storagecontainer. Followthe mix
	instructions found on stabilizercontain-
• Allow the engine to coot,and secure
	ers. Run engineat least 5 minutes after
the unitbeforestoring or transporting.
• Store chainsaw and fuel in a well	adding stabilizer.
	CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
ventilated area where fuel vapors
	(air cooled) is especially blended with
cannot reach sparks or open flames
	fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.	Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
• Store chainsaw with all guards in	to your fuel tank.
place and position chain saw so that	ENGINE
any sharp object cannot accidentally • Remove spark plugand pour 1 tea-
cause injury.	spoonof 40:1, 2-cycleengine oil (air
• Storechainsaw well out ofthe reach	cooled) through the spark plug open-
of children.	ing.Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
EXTERNAL SURFACES	10 times to distribute oil.
	• Replace spark plug with new one of
Ifyourchainsaw is to be stored for a
	recommended type and heat range.
periodof time, clean itthoroughlybe-
	* Cleanair filler.

fore storage.Store in a clean dry area. • Check entireunitfor loose screws,

• Lightlyoilexternalmetal surfaces and nuts, and bo_ts.Replace any dam-

guide bar.	aged, broken,or wornparts.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-
	. At the beginningof the nextseason,
per or cloth.
	useonly fresh fuel havingthe proper
FUEL SYSTEM	gasolineto oll ratio.
	OTHER
Under FuelingEngine in the Operating
Section ofthis manual, see message	• Do not store gasolinefrom one sea-
labeled IMPORTANTregardingthe use	sonto another.
ofgasohol in yourchain saw.	• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
Fuelstabilizerisan acceptablealtema-	tOrust,

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