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reduce the risk of damage to the unit an personal injury from fire. Use
compressed air, at 40 PSI or lower, to blow debris from the cylinder
fins (Fig. 41).
Always wear safety goggles/glasses when cleaning the cylinder fins with
compressed air. Use a small wire brush to dislodge stubborn debris. Do
not use water or solvents on the cylinder fins. If there is a significant
amount of debris that remains after cleaning, have the cylinder fins
cleaned by an authorized service dealer.
6. Spray the guide bar and chain with corrosion inhibiting oil.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the unit when it is not in use.
Please take this into consideration when storing then unit.
Follow the cleaning instructions listed above
2. Attach the scabbard to the guide bar and chain.
3. Store the unit in a dry, high and/or locked location, out of the reach
of children and other unauthorized persons. Always store the unit and
fuel in a cool, well-ventilated space where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etx. Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Long-term storage instructions
In addition to the standard storage instructions described above, perform
the following steps when storing the unit foe 30 days or more:
1. Drain the fuel tank by running the unit dry. Alternatively, tip the engine
housing/fuel tank over to pour the fuel mixture into a suitable container and
then run the engine until it stops in order to remove fuel from the carburetor.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Remove the spark plug. Refer to inspecting/ Adjusting/Replacing
the spark plug.
4. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combustion chamber (Fig. 42).
Pull the starter rope slowly several times to coat the internal components.
