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– In hot environments, cooling will 
take longer.
– The engine is air cooled.  When it is 
shut off, cooling air is no longer 
drawn across the cylinder and the 
engine temperature will rise for 
several minues before starting to 
cool.
After the saw has cooled appropriately, 
follow the safety instructions in this 
chapter for removing the cap.  Never 
remove the cap by turning it directly to 
the open position.  First check for 
residual pressure by turning the cap 
slowly to the vent position, 
approximately 1/8 turn counter-
clockwise.  Use only good quality fuel 
that is appropriate for the season 
(summer v. winter blends).  Some 
blends of gasoline, particularly winter 
blends, are more volatile and can 
contribute to fuel spraying.
Removing the Toolless Fuel Cap:  Turn 
Slowly and Stop in the Vent Position
WARNING
Removing the cap on a pressurized fuel 
tank can result in gasoline, vapors and 
fumes being forcefully sprayed out from 
the fuel tank in all directions.  The 
escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes can 
cause serious personal injury, including 
fire and burn injury, or property damage.
After allowing the chain saw to cool, 
remove the fuel filler cap slowly and 
carefully to allow any remaining 
pressure build-up in the tank to release:
– Flip up the grip and press the cap 
down firmly (1).
– While maintaining steady, 
downward pressure, turn the cap 
slowly counter-clockwise to the vent 
position (2), approximately a 
1/8 turn of the cap.
– If any significant venting occurs, 
immediately re-seal the tank by 
turning the cap clockwise to the 
closed position.  Allow the saw to 
cool further before attempting to 
open the tank.
– Turn the cap to the open position (3) 
only after the contents of the tank 
are no longer under pressure.  In the 
open position, the exterior 
positioning mark (4) on the cap will 
line up with the "unlocked" 
symbol (5) on the fuel tank housing.
– Never remove the cap by turning it 
directly to the open position without 
first allowing the saw to cool 
adequately and then letting it 
release any residual pressure at the 
vent position (2).
– Never attempt to remove the cap 
while the engine is still hot or 
running.
Installing the Toolless Fuel Cap
WARNING
An improperly tightened fuel filler cap 
can loosen or come off and spill 
quantities of fuel. To reduce the risk of 
fuel spillage and fire from an improperly 
installed fuel cap, correctly position and 
tighten the cap in the fuel tank opening:
– Raise the grip on the top of the cap 
until it is upright at a 90° angle. 
Insert the cap in the fuel tank 
opening with the exterior positioning 
mark (1) lined up with the 
"unlocked" symbol (2) on the fuel 
tank housing.
– Using the grip, press the cap down 
firmly while turning it clockwise to 
the closed position (approximately 
1/4 urn). In the closed position, the 
interior (4) and exterior (1) 
positioning marks will align with the 
"locked" symbol (3) on the fuel tank 
housing.
– Fold the grip flush with the top of the 
cap and check for tightness.
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