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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each u se:
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannotreach
sparks oropen flames from waterheaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injur y.
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitfor storageat theend ofthe
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:
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paperor
cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain sa w.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternativein
minimizing theformation of fuel gum depos -
its duringstorage. Addstabilizer to thegaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container .
Follow the mix instructions foundon stabiliz-
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
Poulan/WEED E ATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuelstabilizer .
If you do not use t h is oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oil m ixture, the oilwillsepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthe starter rope 8to 10 tim es todistrib-
ute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended ty pe and heat range.
S Clean air filter .
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. R eplace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline fr om one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.