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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
SAllow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
SStore chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
latedarea where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparksor open flames from water heaters,
electric motors ors witches, furnaces, etc.
SStore chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
SStore chain saw well out of the reach of
children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepareyour unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
Ify our chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
SClean saw thoroughly before storage.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces and
guidebar.
SOilthe chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see mes sage
labeledIMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuelstabilizer is an ac ceptable alternative in
minimizingthe formation of fuel gum depos-
itsduring storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-
linein the fuel tank or fuel stor age container.
Followthe mix ins tructions found on stabiliz-
ercontainers . Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycleengine
oil(air cooled) is blended w ith fuel stabilizer.
If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
Duringstor age of your gas/
oilmixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsure proper blending of
the gas and oil.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthe starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
SReplace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommendedty pe and heat range.
SClean air filter.
SCheck entire unit for loose scr ews, nuts,
andbolts. R eplace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
SAt the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another.
SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.