Craftsman 35182 Operation Manual - Page 20

_WARNIN_I:

Perform

the follow-

ing steps

after each use:

• Allow the engine to cool, and secure

the unit before

storing or transporting.

• Store

chain

saw

and fuel in a well

ventilated

area where

fuel vapors

cannot

reach sparks

or open

flames

from water

heaters,

electric

motors

or

switches,

furnaces,

etc.

• Store

chain

saw with

all guards

in

place

and

position

chain

saw so that

any sharp

object

cannot

accidentally

cause

injury.

• Store

chain

saw

well out of the reach

of children.

SEASONAL

STORAGE

Prepare

your

unit for storage

at the

end of the season

or if it will not be

used for 30 days

or more.

If your

chain

saw is to be stored

for a

period

of time:

• Clean saw thoroughly

before

storage.

• Store

in a clean

dry area.

• Lightly oil external

metal surfaces

and guide

bar.

• Oil the chain

and

wrap it in heavy

pa-

per or cloth.

FUEL

SYSTEM

Empty

the fuel system

before

storage

for 30 days

or longer.

Drain the

gas

tank,

start the engine

and

let it run until

the fuel lines and carburetor

are empty.

Use fresh

fuel next season.

Under

FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section

of this

manual,

see mes-

sage

labeled

IMPORTANT regarding

the use of gasohol

in your chain

saw.

Fuel stabilizer

is an acceptable

alter-

native

in minimizing

the formation

of

fuel gum

deposits

during

storage.

Add

stabilizer

to the

gasoline

in the fuel

tank

or fuel storage

container.

Follow

the mix instructions

found

on

stabilizer

containers.

Run

engine

at

least 3 minutes

after adding

stabilizer.

Craftsman

40:1,2-cycle

engine

oil (air

cooled)

is blended

with fuel stabilizer.

If

you do not use this

oil, you can add

a

fuel stabilizer

to your

fuel tank.

ENGINE

• Remove

spark

plug and pour 1 tea-

spoon

of 40:1,2-cycle

engine

oil (air

cooled)

through

the spark

plug open-

ing. Slowly

pull the starter

rope 8 to

10 times

to distribute

oil.

• Replace

spark

plug with new

one of

recommended

type and

heat range.

• Clean air filter.

• Check

entire

unit for loose

screws,

nuts, and bolts.

Replace

any dam-

aged,

broken,

or worn

parts.

• At the

beginning

of the next season,

use only fresh

fuel having

the proper

gasoline

to oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store

gasoline

from one sea-

son to another.

• Replace

your

gasoline

can if it starts

to rust.

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