Storage - Shindaiwa PT262S Manuel D'utilisation

Maintenance and care
Manufacturer:
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
1-7-2 Suehirocho, Ohme, Tokyo 198-8760 JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
CERTIFICATION EXPERTS B.V.
P.O. box 5047, Merwedeweg 2, 3621 LR Breukelen, The Netherlands

Storage

Long-term storage (30 days or more)
 Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks.
You could cause a fire.
When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for storage are carried
out.
WARNING
1. Drain the fuel tank completely outdoors over bare ground.
Do not drain fuel indoors.
2. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number of
times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb.
3. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to a
natural stop.
4. Move the ignition switch (A) to the Stop position.
5. Once the product is sufficiently cool, wipe clean any grease,
oil, dust, dirt and other materials on the outside of the prod-
uct.
6. Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.
7. Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten up
any that are loose.
 Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash
the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat
metal parts with light oil.
8. Remove the spark plug (B) and add the appropriate quantity
(around 10 mL) of clean, new 2-stroke engine oil to the cyl-
inder via the spark plug hole.
9. Place a piece of clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
10. Pull 2 or 3 times on the starter grip to distribute the engine oil
into the cylinder.
11. Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull
the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston reaches the
top of its travel and leave it there.
12. Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap (C).)
13. Install the guide bar cover on the guide bar and saw chain
during storage.
14. Store in a dry, dust-free location out of reach of children.
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