Craftsman 358.35181 manual Guide BAR and Chain OIL, Fueling Engine, Stopping Your Engine

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

_ll, WARNING: Muffter is very hot

during and after use. Do not touch the muffIer or allow combustible material

such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

_LWARNING: 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 can 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 Iubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fiIt the bar oil tank when you fill the fueI tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).

Lack of oil win 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 oit

is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oiI until 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. Atways fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuet tank.

FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING:	Remove fuel cap

slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on unteaded gasoline. Before operation, gasotine must be mixed with a good quatity synthetic 2-cycIe air-cooIed en- gine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oit at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with

1 gailon of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of

oil Pour the entire contents of this con- tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil These oils wiit cause engine damage. When mixing fuel fottow the instruc- tions printed on the oil container. Once

oil is added to the gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuet is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relat- ing to fueI before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol- blended fueis (called gasohol or using ethanot or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or car- buretor cteaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,

See the STORAGE section for additionai information

CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw.

_ WARNING: 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 contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

•Release the throttle trigger.

•Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.

STARTING POSITION

•To start the engine, hold the saw

firmly on the ground as iitustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn

without contacting any object. Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand on Front Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle