15 STORING A CHAIN SAW
Caution: never store a chain saw for longer than 30 days without performing
the following procedures. Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days
requires storage maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are followed,
fuel remaining in the carburettor will evaporate, leaving gum-like deposits.
This could lead to difficult starting and result in costly repairs.
▪ Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pressure in tank. Carefully drain the fuel
tank.
▪ Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to remove fuel from carburettor.
▪ Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
▪ Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
▪ Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly
several times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug.
Note: store the unit in a dry place and away from possible sources of
ignition such as a furnace, gas hot water heater, gas dryer, etc.
Removing a unit from storage
▪ Remove spark plug.
▪ Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber.
▪ Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap.
▪ Prepare unit for operation.
▪ Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See fuel and lubrication section.
16 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Incorrect starting procedures.
Incorrect carburettor mixture
adjustment setting.
Fouled spark plug.
Empty fuel tank.
Primer bulb was not pressed
enough.
Follow instructions in the user manual.
Have carburettor adjusted by an
authorized service centre.
Clean/gap or replace plug.
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel.
