Before Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel handlinginformationin the safety rules

lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE instruc- tions for additionalinformation.

sectionofthis manual beforeyou begin.	Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
If you do not understandthe fuel han-	products in the fuel tank or permanent

dlinginformationdo not attemptto fuel your unit. Seek helpfrom someonethat does understandthe informationor call

the customerassistancehelp lineat 1-800-235-5878.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The chain oiler provides continuous lu- brication to the chain and guide bar. Be

damage may occur.

See the STORAGE section for additional information.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

•Move On/Stop switch to STOP.

•If engine does not stop, pull choke knob out fully.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl. oz.). 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

COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

•Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix.

•Fill bar oil tank with bar oil.

•Prime engine by slowly pressing prim- er bulb six times.

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 el! for every tank of fuel mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank,

.... FUEUNG ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good

quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix

gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:i (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gatlon 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 oil is added to the gasoline,

•Move OntStop switch to ON. PrimerBulb

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CHOKE POSITIONS

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I Off Full

•Actuate choke by pulling choke knob fulfy out.

•Set saw on the ground. Grip front handle with your left hand and place right foot through rear handle.

Starter RopeHandle

shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicatesthat ak:ohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separationand 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 should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel

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RightFoot ThroughRear Handle

•Set fast idle by depressing the throttle lock with your right hand. Then, squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With dYourthumb, press the fast idle lock

own and hold. Next, release the throttle trigger.

•DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger dur- ing starting; otherwise, it will be nec- essary to reset the fast idle lock.