Sears C944.414460 On/Stop Switch, Chain Brake, Throttle Trigger, Throttle Lock--Out

ON/STOP SWITCH	CHAIN BRAKE
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop	The CHAIN BRAKE is a device de-
the engine.	signed to stop the chain if kickback oc-
	curs. The chain brake activates auto-
THROTTLE TRIGGER	matically in the event of kickback. The
	chain brake activates manually if the
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.	front hand guard is pushed forward.
	The chain brake is disengaged by pull-
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT	ing the front hand guard back toward
	the front handle as far as possible.
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the	CHAIN TENSION
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
	It is normal for a new chain to stretch
you from accidentally squeezing the
	during first 30 minutes of operation. You
trigger.
	should check your chain tension fre-
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER	quently. See CHAIN TENSION under the
	SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
The choke and fast idle are set by pull-	WARNING: Muffler is very hot
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out
fully for cold or after refueling. The	during and after use. Do not touch the
choke provides additional fuel to the	muffler or allow combustible material
engine during cold starting.	such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	line must be mixed with a good quality
WARNING: Be sure to read the	synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
	We recommend Craftsman brand syn-
fuel handling information in the safety	thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
rules section of this manual before you	of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
begin. If you do not understand the	ing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gal-
fuel handling information do not at-	lon (4 litres) of unleaded gasoline. In-
tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from	cluded with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95
someone that does understand the in-	ml) container of Craftsman brand oil.
formation or contact your Sears Ser-	Pour the entire contents of this container
vice Centre.	into 1 gallon (4 litres) of gasoline to
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL	achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO NOT
The chain oiler provides continuous	USE automotive oil or marine oil. These
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.	oils will cause engine damage. When
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you	mixing fuel follow the instructions printed
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 fl. oz.).	on the container. Once oil is added to
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and	the gasoline, shake container momen-
chain. Too little oil will cause overheat-	tarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
ing shown by smoke coming from the	mixed. Always read and follow the safe-
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.	ty rules relating to fuel before fueling
For maximum guide bar and chain life,	your unit.
we recommend you use Craftsman	IMPORTANT
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil	Experience indicates that alcohol
is not available, you may use a good	blended fuels (called gasohol or using
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to	ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output	ture which leads to separation and
is automatically metered during opera-	formation of acids during storage.
tion. Your saw will use approximately	Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel	tem of an engine while in storage.
mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when	To avoid engine problems, the fuel
you fill the fuel tank.	system should be emptied before stor-
FUELING ENGINE	age for 30 days or longer. Drain the
WARNING: Remove fuel cap	gas tank, start the engine and let it run
	until the fuel lines and carburetor are
slowly when refueling.	empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
This engine is certified to operate on un-	See STORAGE instructions for addition-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-	al information.
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